Audio Episodes
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Practicing Faith: Introduction
Sep 30, 2020 • 40:36
In this introductory conversation, Pastors Clint and Michael kick off a new series exploring Spiritual Practices called “Practicing Faith.” These Biblical and ancient Christian practices allow Christians to deepen their faith and create a greater awareness of God’s presence in their lives. In this introductory conversation, the pastors help define…
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Practicing Faith: Prayer
Oct 7, 2020 • 40:36
In this conversation about the foundational spiritual practice of prayer, Pastors Clint and Michael discuss how prayer can be much more varied and creative than we often consider. Turning to scripture and the wisdom of the historic church, the Pastors explore how we might all reimagine prayer as an ongoing…
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Practicing Faith: Confession
Oct 14, 2020 • 1:01:40
Join Pastors Clint Loveall and Michael Gewecke as they discuss the difficult and yet necessary Christian practice of confession. The two Pastors discuss how often the spiritual practice of confession is misunderstood as celebrating overwhelming feelings of personal guilt. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation as the Pastors explore…
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Practicing Faith: Forgiveness
Oct 21, 2020 • 58:29
Join Pastors Clint Loveall and Michael Gewecke as they discuss how last week’s conversation about a Christian understanding of confession naturally leads to a fuller conversation about forgiveness. Whether we are talking about receiving forgiveness for ourselves or offering forgiveness to others, most people find forgiveness easy to understand but…
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Practicing Faith: Physical
Oct 28, 2020 • 48:36
Join Pastors Clint Loveall and Michael Gewecke as they discuss how our everyday physical practices can serve as gateways to a growing spiritual awareness. From prayer walks to “normal everyday routines” we can begin to see new signposts to God’s presence in our lives and his love that constantly surrounds…
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Practicing Faith: Reflection
Nov 4, 2020 • 56:18
Join Pastors Clint Loveall and Michael Gewecke as they discuss different ways to grow in the faith through self-reflection and Bible study. Whether you are drawn to a new kind of journaling, scripture study, or the examen, everyone will find a way to practice their faith through more intentional reflection.…
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Practicing Faith: Gratitude
Nov 11, 2020 • 50:47
Join Pastors Clint Loveall and Michael Gewecke as they discuss how gratitude is an essential practice of the Christian life. Though we set aside Thanksgiving as a season to think about the material blessings of our lives, Christian gratitude is rooted much deeper in the life and love of Jesus…
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Practicing Faith: Simplicity
Nov 18, 2020 • 48:19
Join Pastors Clint Loveall and Michael Gewecke as they discuss how pursuing simplicity can help us identify the stuff that threatens to become overly important in our lives. By intentionally pursuing simpler schedules, homes, relationships, etc. we discover a fundamentally important spiritual discipline. Though not always an easy practice, the…
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Practicing Faith: Hospitality
Nov 25, 2020 • 55:45
Join Pastors Clint Loveall and Michael Gewecke as they discuss how Christian hospitality is so much more than just simply hosting others. At it’s core, Christian hospitality invites us to practice loving our neighbor even as we are loved by Jesus Christ. This practice, even more than some others in…
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Practicing Faith: Conclusion
Dec 2, 2020 • 37:53
Join Pastors Clint Loveall and Michael Gewecke as they conclude the Practicing Faith series. In this week’s conversation, you will be encouraged to choose and practice at least one new practice that will help you see God’s presence all around you. Regardless of what practices you will find most helpful…