Tiempo de Gracia ofrece enseñanza bíblica que es clara y relevante para tu vida diaria. Escucha para saber cómo el Pastor Mike Novotny trae la Palabra de Dios a algunos de los problemas más difíciles y revela el asombroso amor de Dios por ti.
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Time of Grace exists to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all.
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Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. New episodes published every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! Find even more questio ...
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Who is God? What is he like? What does he think of you? What exactly was Jesus all about? How do you get “saved”? And what does “getting saved” mean anyway? What can you do if you want to know the answers to these questions? Pastor Mike wants to help you understand who our big, amazing God is. This podcast won’t answer every question you have about God, Jesus, or faith. But it will help you start your journey to understanding the hope and love that can only come from God. You can also downlo ...
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The answer depends on the definition of "be." Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real…
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Trends vs. Truth: "Self-Care"
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28:59"Self-care" simply means to care for one's self. And in today's world where so many people deal with burnout, self-care has become a trending topic. But how do we care for ourselves without falling into the danger zone of thinking of ourselves too much and not honoring God? What does God say about work and rest and how to find a balance? Pastor Mik…
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Especially when it's so hard to stop. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questio…
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Taboo Talk: The Tension Between Christianity and the World
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28:53Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson tackle the sometimes uncomfortable dynamics between Christians and non-Christians. They discuss the balance of engaging with the world while remaining true to your faith. Through personal stories (who were some of Amber's favorite 90s bands? Why did Pastor Mike smash his CD collection?) and biblical insights, the…
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It's amazing how men's and women's views can be on such opposite ends of the spectrum. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Nov…
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The accounts of Jesus and the New Testament writings rely on a critical point that even other revered historical writings don't have. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and y…
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The answer depends. Here's a key question from Pastor Mike: What will be most beneficial? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike …
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Trends vs. Truth: "Who Am I to Judge"
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28:53"Do not judge" is one of the most quoted passages in modern times. Because, culture tells us, who are we to judge others when we're not perfect either? But, Pastor Mike says, as counterintuitive as it seems, the Bible actually tells us to judge. Pastor Mike walks us through the Bible's teaching on judgment, giving us four parts on how to judge the …
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The Bible does not explicitly talk about sports betting, but there are biblical principles to help guide your decision regarding it. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and yo…
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If God is good and all-knowing, then he could have stopped the suffering and pain before it even started, right? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it…
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And if so, should you be working to get to a higher level? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answ…
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Trends vs. Truth: "Love Is Love"
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28:56Just because we feel something doesn't make it right. So when we say that "love is love," what we're really doing is instinctively applying the terms and conditions of what we think love should be. But, Pastor Mike challenges, are we really qualified to define and impose those limits? Pastor Mike opens up the Bible to see what God says about love—t…
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What does the Bible say about cremation? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real ques…
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You read the passage about the unforgivable sin in Mark 3 and think you may have committed it. Are you forgivable? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to …
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Yes, God cares, Pastor Mike says. And here's why. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some …
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Our modern culture proudly tells us to "be you"—because we're all different from one another and should embrace our uniqueness. But what does God think about "be you"? Does he want us to be true to ourselves? To look inside and to live that out? Pastor Mike says according to the Bible, God says, "Be you!" — but with an asterisk. To help you underst…
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Are you altering God's creation if you wear makeup to look like something you're not? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novo…
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In Numbers 15, God ordered a man to be stoned to death for gathering wood on the Sabbath. What exactly does keeping the Sabbath Day holy mean? Can you do chores on Sunday? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? …
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No Dejes a Nadie Atrás: Comienza Joven
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52:30Este mensaje recuerda a los padres lo que más importa: la formación de sus hijos. Dios le dio a Moisés un plan para cómo hacer eso.โดย Mike Novotny
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Taboo Talk: Politics and Religion
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45:39Why do Pastor Mike and Amber want to talk about politics and risk angering half of you? Because not talking is not helping. This isn't a conversation about political topics and policy. Instead, Pastor Mike and Amber have a thoughtful discussion about politics through the lens of the Bible. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but …
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Everyone loves someone. The challenge is loving everyone—that means not limiting your love to just those in your inner circle or who treat you well. Jesus calls you to that standard—to imitate the God who loves different people—and to serve your friends, enemies, and everyone in between. To help you understand how to love like God, we have a new bo…
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No Dejar a Nadie Atrás: La Próxima Generación
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42:05Jesús ama a la próxima generación. Este mensaje enseña la importancia de dar a cada niño una base espiritual en Jesús, y te da una guía para instruir a los niños en el camino que deben seguir.โดย Mike Novotny
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Does the Bible speak on racism? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions fro…
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Is dancing immoral, sinful, and inherently sexual? What does the Bible say? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from T…
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Amar Bien: No Importa Quién
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35:19Jesús nos llama a imitar a Dios, quien ama a toda clase de personas diferentes, incluidos los enemigos.โดย Mike Novotny
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Is it possible for the love for your kid to go a step too far and become a problem? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotn…
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Love Well: And Do What Needs to Be Done
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36:19Love is costly and sacrificial—that's why it's often difficult to experience and give love. So if you want more love in your relationships, Pastor Mike says, there are three important things you need. To help you understand how to love like God, we have a new book called A Better Love: God's Love Transforms You by Dr. Paul Kelm. This book cuts thro…
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Amar Bien: Y Hacer Lo Que Necesita Ser Hecho
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35:20Si quieres más amor en tus relaciones, hay tres cosas importantes que necesitas.โดย Mike Novotny
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Should we be afraid of God? Isn't he supposed to be a God who loves us so much? This doesn't seem to make sense. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it…
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If someone you love has died without repentance and faith in Jesus—which Jesus says is the only way to be saved—how do you cope with that? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—…
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El Pastor Mike enseña cómo la Biblia define el amor y que su definición puede cambiar las relaciones.โดย Mike Novotny
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The big question, according to Pastor Mike, is: Is gender an internal sense of yourself that's different from your biological sex? What gets the final word: your biology or your sense of self? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF,…
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What is love, really? The way we tend to define it may surprise you in its limitations. In this new series, Pastor Mike helps you explore how the Bible defines love and see that its simple definition has the power to change your relationships with your family, your neighbors, and even your enemies. And it starts with knowing that love starts with G…
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Sexpectativas: El sexo es innecesario
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36:34Jesús demuestra que el sexo no es necesario para una vida satisfactoria. Tener una conexión alegre con Dios hace del sexo un buen, pero innecesario regalo de Dios.โดย Mike Novotny
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Even in a state where marijuana is legal, can a Christian smoke weed? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of…
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It's a question many ask in one form or another: "Why, God? Why would you allow this struggle?" Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor…
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Sexpectativas: El sexo es trabajo
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36:56Esperamos que el sexo sea fácil. Dios espera que el sexo sea el resultado del amor y el respeto. Las palabras clásicas del apóstol Pablo a esposos y esposas no son principalmente sobre el sexo, pero son la clave para la verdadera intimidad.โดย Mike Novotny
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You CAN find mercy, grace, and forgiveness. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real q…
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Behind the Series: Love Well
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46:19Get a sneak peek at Pastor Mike's upcoming new message series, "Love Well." He sits down with Amber Albee Swenson—Time of Grace writer, blogger, and podcaster—to talk about the big ideas behind the series. Listen in as they discuss the definition of love, how love can be costly, and the challenges of loving everyone—especially your enemies. We live…
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Sexpectativas: El sexo es bueno
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40:54El sexo fue inventado por Dios mismo. Pero en un mundo donde demasiados han sido víctimas del pecado sexual, necesitamos el recordatorio de que el sexo según el diseño de Dios sigue siendo muy bueno.โดย Mike Novotny
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What does Christian love look like when it comes to nontraditional families? Especially when the Bible doesn't endorse same-sex relationships? Pastor Mike mentions his book, "Gay and God." You can find out how to get your own copy at https://bit.ly/gayandGod. Also, "Gay and God" is part of Pastor Mike's book, "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Tal…
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Pastor Mike talks through two principles at play: You don't have to do everything medically possible when God is bringing life to an end. Just because a life doesn't have a perceived high quality doesn't mean it does not matter to God. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about …
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Un Nuevo Comienzo: Para Tus Emociones
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41:23El apóstol Pablo instó a sus amigos a llevar cautivos sus pensamientos y hacerlos obedientes a Cristo. Con esa misma práctica, puedes calmar tu mente frenética y fijar tus pensamientos en Jesús.โดย Mike Novotny
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Un Nuevo Comienzo: Para Tu Dinero
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45:30Cuando buscas a Dios primero, satisfaciendo tu corazón con la presencia y promesas de Dios, el dinero encuentra su lugar adecuado en tu vida.โดย Mike Novotny
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Un Nuevo Comienzo: Para Tu Cuerpo
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49:34Este mensaje nos lleva de regreso al principio, a la vida física como Dios la intentó. Se nos recuerda al Padre que nos dio la vida y quiere solo lo que es mejor para sus hijos.โดย Mike Novotny
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Este mensaje te ayudará a encontrar y entender tu lugar en los planes de Dios.โดย Mike Novotny
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La buena salud espiritual para el nuevo año significa conocer el propósito de uno. La Biblia te ayuda a encontrar propósito.โดย Mike Novotny
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Taboo Talk: Alcohol and Christianity
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39:18What does the Bible say about alcohol and Christianity? Pastor Mike and Amber take a deep dive and cover whether Christians can drink, whether it's okay for Christians to get drunk, their own experiences with alcohol, the recovery community's transparency with addiction, and—of course—God's grace. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pas…
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To discover your role in God’s goals for you in this new year, you must first be able to answer this question: Who are you? Do you know your part in the mission to share about God's love? This message will help you find and understand your place, while reminding you that the answer to the question, "Who are you?" is actually less about you and more…
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If a medical decision is made for them soon after birth, which pronoun do we use? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny …
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