Here's a promise: By the end of this enlightening conversation, you'll have a whole new perspective on the church's approach to sexuality, and perhaps even your own. We're peeling back the layers of the often misunderstood ‘purity culture’ move

Is the Church Worth Saving?

Aug 23rd, 2023 36m 22s

What does the future of the church look like? That's the provocative question we're grappling with in today's enlightening conversation. We're taking inspiration from 1 John chapter four, considering the radical call to love one another and God

What do you have to believe to be a Christian?

Aug 2nd, 2023 11m 14s

Can you still hold on to your Christian faith, even if you question aspects of it like the virgin birth? Does being a Christian necessitate whole-hearted belief, or can actions speak louder than doctrines? We go head-to-head with these existent

What does the Bible say about Eternal Life?

Jul 26th, 2023 40m 19s

Step into a captivating exploration of life's biggest mystery: the concept of eternal life. What do scriptures tell us about eternal life and what happens when we pass on? We venture into the profound depths of this topic, referencing scripture

Bible Questions, part One

Jul 5th, 2023 24m

Ever wondered why the Bible remains a subject of unending debate and discussion? This episode unravels that mystery, taking you deep into the heart of the Bible's complexity. As your hosts, we're inviting you to join us and the rest of our comm

What does it mean to forgive and be forgiven?

Jun 27th, 2023 34m 19s

Ever found yourself wrestling with the burden of resentment, or perhaps, caught in the cycle of refusing to forgive? Our latest discourse is a treasure trove of insights as we explore the depths of forgiveness, drawing wisdom from David's Psalm

Does the Bible define male and female roles?

Jun 21st, 2023 41m 49s

What does the Bible really say about gender roles and relationships? Can women truly hold leadership positions within the church? We tackle these challenging questions as we examine Biblical scripture, discussing passages from Genesis and Ephes

What does it mean to be Presbyterian?

Jun 7th, 2023 25m 48s

Ever wondered what makes Presbyterianism unique and how it has evolved over the years? Join us on a journey to explore the values, traditions, and theologies of Presbyterianism, as we discuss its welcoming and open-minded nature, as well as its

A Rushing Wind

May 31st, 2023 22m 35s

We celebrate Pentecost this week! The Spirit comes into the world!Support the Show.

Salt & Light

May 24th, 2023 15m 55s

We celebrate our high school graduates this week! Jesus calls us to be salt and light in the world. What does that mean? Join Pastor Jasson Schiller for this week's sermon from Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.Support th

The Unknown God

May 17th, 2023 20m 19s

The Apostle Paul travelled to Athens and marveled at the number of statues, temples, and shines to the pantheon of Greek gods. Three for every one person! He stumbled upon a unique marker dedicated to "The Unknown God". Join us as Commissioned

The Baptism of Jesus

Jan 9th, 2023 18m 13s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9Psalm 29Acts 10:34-43This week, Peter gets schooled by God...again...and Jesus changes the meaning of baptism. Join Pastor Jason Schiller for t

Increase Our Faith!

Oct 3rd, 2022 16m 17s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Lamentations 1:1-6Psalm 137Luke 17:5-10God's love and grace is a gift freely given to all, yet God also expects much of us as we seek to follow Jesus. In our

Serving Two Masters

Sep 19th, 2022 16m 23s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Jeremiah 31:1-7Psalm 79Luke 16:1-13Today we tackle the most difficult parable Jesus taught. What does it mean to be faithful with our money? Why is the unfait

Lost and Found

Sep 12th, 2022 16m 20s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28Psalm 14Luke 15:1-10The Pharisees were appalled by the company Jesus kept. They discounted him as a messenger of God based on the sinne

Does Jesus Call Us to Hate?

Sep 8th, 2022 17m 15s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Jeremiah 18:1-11Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18Luke 14:25-33If you approach the Bible from a literal perspective, meaning every word is literally true simply needs to be

Back to Basics: Salvation, Heaven, & Hell

Sep 1st, 2022 22m 7s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Luke 16:19-31Revelation 21:1-8 Titus 3:1-7Jesus came to save humanity, but from what and for what purpose? What about heaven and hell? We have a lot of ideas

Back to Basics: The Christian Life

Aug 25th, 2022 18m 49s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Romans 12:1-2, 9-21 Galatians 5:16-26 Have you ever heard someone described as "a good Christian"? What did they mean by that? What does a good Christian loo

Back to Basics: The Church

Aug 18th, 2022 20m 4s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Ephesians 2:11-22 (The Message)Romans 12:3-8 (The Message)Acts 2:42-47 (CEB Translation) How did the early followers of Jesus apply his teachings to their liv

Back to Basics: The Gospel

Aug 11th, 2022 25m 51s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Isaiah John 3:1-18Luke 4:16-20Jesus came to bring good news to the people. He says so in the first recorded sermon in the Gospel of Luke. But what exactly is

Back to Basics: Grace and Forgiveness

Jul 28th, 2022 20m 34s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Isaiah 55:6-7Psalm 103:1-8Ephesians 2:1-10God's grace through Jesus is the cornerstone to our faith. But the free gift often seems too good to be true, and we

Back to Basics: Sin

Jul 21st, 2022 21m 7s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Genesis 3:1-13Psalm 51Isaiah 59:1-8Humans walked with God in the cool breeze of the evenings, face to face. Everything is going so well for humans in the crea

Back to Basics: Humankind

Jul 14th, 2022 20m 48s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Genesis 1:24-31Psalm 8Galatians 3:25-29What does it mean to be human? What is our value, and how do we see the value of others? These questions are fundamenta

Back to Basics: Holy Spirit

Jun 30th, 2022 18m 56s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Ezekiel 36:26-28Psalm 57John 14:15-31We are in week three of a 12-week summer series at Community Pres called Back to Basics. Each week we will discuss script

Back to Basics: Jesus

Jun 23rd, 2022 16m 9s

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!Today's Readings: Isaiah 9:1-7Psalm 72John 1:1-18We are in week two of a 12-week summer series at Community Pres called Back to Basics. Each week we will discuss scripture arou