Podcasts from NewChurch in Katy, Texas
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The NewChurch Live podcast hosted by Pastor Chuck Blair is dedicated to spirituality and community. We aim to be an anytime, anywhere destination for regular inspiration. It is our goal to meet you where you are on your spiritual journey. The mission of NewChurch Live is to provide an accepting space where everyone belongs. To help fit worship and spiritual inspiration into your life, not the other way around. On this podcast we will share our Sunday messaging as well as interviews with peop ...
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Love That Changes Things | Rev Frank Hart | 6-15-25
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32:10Your voice is more powerful than you think. This message isn’t just for dads, but it might challenge a few of us to stop weaponizing the silent treatment and start loving people like we actually want them in our lives. 😬 If you’ve ever struggled to connect with your kid, your spouse, your dad—or God—this one's for you.…
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How to Keep Your Soul Intact
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1:05:12How to Keep Your Soul Intact Ever feel like everything is unraveling - like even your soul is coming apart at the seams? Maybe it’s time to pause, breathe, and find our way back to the touchstones that bring peace, clarity, and a sense of wholeness. From the service aired on 6/8/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our po…
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"Vehicle, Suffering, and Job" | Kemper Crabb | 6-8-25
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30:06Is God your sugar daddy in the sky? Your cosmic Uber driver who exists to make your life comfortable—as long as you keep Him happy? Kemper Crabb, our Head Elder at NewChurch, preached a mind-bending, soul-stretching Pentecost sermon that tackles Job, suffering, and that creepy 70s song “Vehicle”… and somehow ties it all together with spiritual warf…
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Control or Connection
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1:00:19Control or Connection In our most important relationships, we face a simple but profound choice: do we want control, or do we want connection? True connection requires effort and vulnerability. It can be hard, even painful, to let go of control. But the rewards are deeper trust, greater love, and a closeness that can't be forced. Let’s talk about w…
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With All My Heart | Angel Hart | 6-1-25
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24:17🎙️ This week’s sermon was preached by Angel Hart. That’s right—Pastor’s kid, fresh off graduating college and on his way to seminary, got up and gave the message at NewChurch. So if you’ve ever wondered what it would sound like if Pastor Frank was younger, and more emotionally intelligent… you should probably give this one a listen. 😏 He tackles wh…
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What "Jesus Christ" Really Means
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53:52What "Jesus Christ" Really Means The name "Jesus Christ" is more than just a way to refer to God. It's actually a signpost pointing to powerful truths about how we should live, the nature of life, and what it really means to call on the name of God. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 5/25/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscri…
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Acts 15:22–29 “Stop Justifying Yourself” | Rev Frank Hart | 5-25-25
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29:38🍦 “It’s not gluttony if it’s Blue Bell.” 🛑 False. Also—nice try. This week we’re talking about the sneaky ways we justify our sin—especially the ones that feel totally normal (like sexual sin, cohabitation, and... queso addiction). It’s a sermon about tape, temple prostitutes, blood sausage, and why God’s design for sex is more than just outdated r…
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When to Let Go: The Gift of Moving Forward
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54:31When to Let Go: The Gift of Moving Forward There comes a moment when holding on no longer serves us, and the only path is forward. In that surrender, guidance will come. One step at a time, we will be led. From the service aired on 5/18/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is…
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Galatians | Rev Frank Hart | 5-18-25
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34:54This week, we’re tackling the entire book of Galatians in one message—yep, the whole thing. Six chapters. One sermon. No pressure. It’s the first time we’ve done a Making Sense of the Bible message from the New Testament, and Galatians does not hold back. Paul is spicy. The Gospel is clear. And the bottom line? Jesus plus nothing. If you’ve ever fe…
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When to Let Go of a Relationship
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1:02:43When to Let Go of a Relationship There are times in life when we must release relationships we once held dear. Sometimes this happens gradually, with time softening the transition. Other times, it arrives with suddenness and sorrow. In either case, how can we meet these changes with the grace that God gently calls us to embody? From the service air…
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ACCEPTED | Rev Frank Hart | 5-11-25
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35:00Please… for the sake of humanity… listen to this message. I’m serious. If we don’t figure out how to talk with each other—how to deal with conflict without setting everything on fire—then we’re just going to keep ruining Thanksgiving dinners, blowing up text threads, and unfollowing each other over pineapple pizza and politics. We are living in the…
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When to Let Go of a Mindset
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51:21When to Let Go of a Mindset Spiritual growth means stepping beyond familiar patterns of thought. Sometimes, the mindsets that once felt safe become barriers to the life God is calling us toward. Letting go opens the door to the new, living path that God continually offers — a path full of adventure, renewal, and true freedom. From the service aired…
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A Bedrock of Trust We live in an age where trust feels elusive—slipping through our fingers just when we reach for it. How do we return to a deeper, steadier, bedrock trust in God, and rediscover the peace of being gently held in His care? From the service aired on 4/27/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast whe…
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Easter Sunday Easter is the eternal story— A story of death, silence, and rising again. A story of divine love shining through human darkness. A story that reminds us that even in our lowest moments, love is stronger than fear, stronger than death—stronger than anything. Come join us as we celebrate the promise of new life, and the unshakable power…
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"Good Friday in 4 Acts" | Rev Frank Hart | 4-18-25
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16:24Some stories are too heavy to carry alone. This is one of them. In this Good Friday message, Pastor Frank walks us through four acts of the crucifixion—through the eyes of Scripture, the sound of nails being driven, and the haunting beauty of grace that doesn’t make sense. Jesus didn’t just die for us—He died instead of us. And somehow, mysteriousl…
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The First Happy Ending | Rev Frank Hart | 4-20-25
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25:00Before the first Easter, there was no such thing as a happy ending. Every story ended the same way—death, loss, heartbreak. But then Jesus rose from the dead… and everything changed. In this joyful and thought-provoking Easter message, Pastor Frank Hart explores how the resurrection of Jesus turned tragedy into triumph and gave humanity something i…
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Join The Parade "Philippians 2" | Rev Frank Hart | 4-13-25
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24:49Most of us are watching life from the sidelines—scared to jump in, unsure if we belong. But Jesus didn’t come to be admired from a distance. He came to be followed. On Palm Sunday, He started a parade. Not the kind with candy and confetti—but one that leads to the cross… and beyond. No spectators. No spiritual benchwarmers. Just a call to join Him.…
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The Two Ingredients of Happiness
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50:23The Two Ingredients of Happiness Want to be happy? Well, good news! There are only two things you need to be happy. And there's even more good news: those things are easy to find once you know where to look. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 4/13/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get…
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Lessons in Humility At the heart of the Easter narrative is a striking and tender moment: Jesus kneeling to wash his disciples’ feet—a task typically reserved for servants. And that was precisely the point. In this quiet act, he offered a profound lesson in humility—one not only to be admired, but to be lived. From the service aired on 4/6/25 If yo…
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Acts 14:23 - 15:21 "Picking and Choosing" | Rev Frank Hart | 4-6-25
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34:03Do Christians just pick and choose what Bible verses they like? Like, why do we still care what Leviticus says about sex—but ignore the stuff about bacon, tattoos, or polyester blends? Isn’t that just religious hypocrisy with a side of shrimp cocktail? 👀 In this message, we’re going to tackle one of the biggest accusations against Christianity: inc…
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A Place for It All One of the most beautiful and moving aspects of the Easter story is how, through His journey of death, waiting, and resurrection, Jesus creates space for all of it—the sorrow, the uncertainty, and the hope. He faces the fullness of human pain with clear, humble acknowledgment. Yet even in that darkest night, there is a quiet anch…
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Acts 14:8-22 "Worshiped then Stoned" | Rev Frank Hart | 3-30-25
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31:21What if people thought you were a god? In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle—and the crowd tries to worship them. It's tempting to enjoy the spotlight, but they tear their clothes and point to Jesus instead. This week’s message is about pride, suffering, and the only path to the Kingdom of God: through many tribulations. 💬 "We want to be …
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When The Good Thing You Wanted Doesn't Happen
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52:34When The Good Thing You Wanted Doesn't Happen There are moments in life when we long for something good, yet it never materializes. Even if we've done everything right, disappointment still finds us. How do we move forward and maintain hope when our best efforts fall short? From the service aired on 3/23/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to S…
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Acts 14:1-7 "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" | Rev Frank Hart | 2-23-25
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27:48Ever had a conversation that seemed to be going great—until suddenly you’re the bad guy? 😳 That’s exactly what happened to Paul and Barnabas in Acts 14. They were preaching the Gospel, people were believing... and then a mob tried to kill them. So, should they stay or should they go? This message is about what to do when sharing your faith gets awk…
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The Big Mistake At times our biggest mistakes can be our biggest teachers. How do we take those lapses and hold them with a rigorous honesty that allows the Lord to help turn us towards a better path? From the service aired on 3/16/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the …
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Acts 13:44–52 "Into the Danger Zone" | Rev Frank Hart | 3-16-25
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31:46Have you ever hesitated to speak up because you weren’t sure how people would react? Maybe you had the perfect comeback five minutes too late, or you thought of the right words after the conversation was already over. What about when it comes to talking about your faith? Ever felt that moment of panic—What if I don’t say it right? What if they ask …
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Hearing the Hard Things Change can sometimes pull us toward a goal, while other times, it pushes us forward—sometimes with help from others. How do we listen to their voices? And how do we offer our own when a push is needed? From the service aired on 3/9/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get y…
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Acts 13:13-43 "It's Just Your Opinion, Man." | Rev Frank Hart | 3-9-25
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33:21We like to think we’ve carefully chosen what we believe—that we’ve weighed the evidence, considered the options, and landed on our opinions deliberately. But what if we’re just sticky cheeseballs rolling through life, collecting random opinions, cultural trends, and half-baked ideas without ever questioning if they’re actually true? What if truth i…
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3 Parables That Will Change Your Life
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57:073 Parables That Will Change Your Life It's a little curious that the God of Heaven and Earth, when he came down as a person, chose to teach us so often through these quaint little stories called "parables." But these little stories have incredible power to change your life, and this week we'll unlock the secrets of 3 of the most impactful of all. w…
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Acts 13:1-12 "Sent, Opposed, and Victorious" | Rev Frank Hart | 3-2-25
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30:13Have you ever tried to do exactly what God wanted you to do—only to run into obstacle after obstacle? You finally commit to growing in your faith, sharing the Gospel, or stepping into what God is calling you to do… and suddenly, everything seems to push back. Yeah. That’s not a coincidence. In today’s message, we’re diving into Acts 13:1-12, where …
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Loving Difficult People We all have difficult people in our lives. How do we "let go of the hard" and learn to be a loving presence and, at the same time, keep ourselves intact? The answer might be the beautiful concept of mercy. From the service aired on 2/23/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you …
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"Finding Hope When Life Hits Hard" | Rev Frank Hart | 2-23-25
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30:31Life doesn’t always go the way we expect. Sometimes, we get blindsided—by loss, by disappointment, by things we never saw coming. So what do we do when life hits hard? Where do we turn when the weight feels unbearable? In this message, we’re going to talk about God’s presence in our hardest moments, His power over the chaos, and His promises that h…
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"Overthinking Prayer?" | Rev Frank Hart | 2-16-25
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32:55Have you ever felt like you’re just bad at prayer? Like you don’t know the right words, or you’re not sure if you’re even doing it “right”? Maybe you start to pray and suddenly remember you need to buy milk—or worse, you fall asleep before you get past “Dear God…” You’re not alone. Prayer is one of those things we know we should do, but most of us …
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Remember This About Trials Life’s trials often leave us searching for answers, but they also shape the most profound parts of our spiritual journey. Trials teach us that peace comes not from solutions but from trusting in the Lord’s providence, moving us beyond the illusion of “deserving” to embracing everything as a gift. From the service aired on…
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"Faith Isn't A Spectator Sport" | Rev Frank Hart | 2-9-25
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33:33Super Bowl Sunday is all about the big game, but what about the bigger mission? Too many people treat church like a stadium—showing up to watch, analyze, and critique—but never getting in the game. Jesus didn’t call us to sit on the sidelines. He called us to step up, play our part, and make disciples. So, are you in the game, or just watching? Joi…
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Traveling With Jesus commanded we both (a) travel light and (b) travel with someone. Faith/ religion/ spirituality are always relational endeavors. How do we learn to travel "two-by-two" in times when solitude feels so much easier? From the service aired on 2/2/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you…
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"Burning Daylight" Kemper Crabb | 2-2-25
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26:07Are You Just Burning Daylight? What if I told you that most of us are wasting our lives without even realizing it? Just burning daylight—going through the motions, caught up in distractions, filling our days with things that don’t really matter. In this powerful message, Kemper Crabb takes us deep into the reality of our culture’s crisis—where hope…
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Embracing the Spirit of Adventure
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52:48Embracing the Spirit of Adventure Steps Toward New Horizons: The Spirit of Adventure Rediscovered We love comfort yet we grow more through challenge. What is a spiritually healthy way to hold the challenge, to move forward with the clear idea that while our plans often fail, the covenant remains? From the service aired on 1/26/25 If you enjoyed thi…
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"Discipleship: Instructions Included" | Rev Frank Hart | 1-26-25
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33:56How hard is it to follow Jesus—in every moment of your life? In this episode, we’re diving deep into discipleship—how to stay teachable, lead by example, and point others to Christ. With humor, real-life stories (including one involving IKEA furniture), and a challenge to take an honest look at how we represent Jesus, this message will inspire you …
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God’s Main Command for Us: Don’t Worry
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1:01:09God’s Main Command for Us: Don’t Worry You might think the most common command in the Bible is to love God or not to do some particular kind of harmful behavior. But curiously, the thing God most often tells us to do is some form of “don’t be afraid.” We’ll look at the spiritual value of not worrying and how to make a habit of it. with Curtis Child…
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"Forgive Your Pastor (And Everyone Else)" | Rev Frank Hart | 1-19-25
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32:16Have you ever been let down by someone you trusted? Maybe they forgot something important, said the wrong thing, or just didn’t show up when you needed them. If you’ve ever felt that sting, this message is for you. Today, we’re talking about forgiveness—what it looks like when we’re the ones holding the grudge, when we’re the ones who’ve messed up,…
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Why is Hell Hell? Self love has two sides. One is positive as we come to humbly see ourselves as beloved by God and able to serve where we are called. The other is negative - a selfishness that is self aggrandizing, manipulative, and corrupting. The former makes heaven heaven. The latter makes hell hell. From the service aired on 1/12/25 If you enj…
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"What’s in It for You? God’s Vision for Church and Your Role in It." | Rev Frank Hart | 1-12-25
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33:33Have you ever felt frustrated with church? Maybe you've struggled to find a place that feels like home, a community that truly gets it. Or maybe you’ve been tempted to just throw up your hands and say, “Forget it—I’ll do this faith thing on my own.” I get it. Kim and I have been there. We’ve wrestled with the disappointment, the awkward visits, and…
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Why is Heaven Heaven? What we think about heaven should create a beautiful image in our minds that we can move our lives towards. Not only that, but something we can embed our lives in right here and right now. From the service aired on 1/5/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. I…
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"New Year, New You—God's Way Part I" | Rev Frank Hart | 1-5-25
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32:37There’s something about starting a new year that makes us think about fresh starts, new goals, and doing life just a little better. But if you’ve ever made a resolution and then struggled to keep it, you know how hard it is to create real, lasting change. What if there’s a reason for that? What if change doesn’t come from sheer willpower or chasing…
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Bending Without Breaking: God's Gentle Touch
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52:10Bending Without Breaking: God's Gentle Touch As the new year approaches, we shift towards thoughts around ways in which we want the new year to be different. Important to remember that God bends but doesn't break - that he gently moves us towards a life that is incrementally better - more of an evolution than a revolution. That approach requires pa…
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Christmas Eve: A Weary World Rejoices
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25:50Christmas Eve: A Weary World Rejoices Join us this Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. In a world that feels weary, let's join together in the Christmas spirit this Christmas Eve. From the service aired on 12/24/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way…
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Surprised That It Is All True
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52:32Surprised That It Is All True We reach for hope and joy, yearning for the biggest of stories to be true. And then we discover—it is true! But even more, it is a living truth, one that unfolds within us as we receive the Lord’s love and wisdom, just as heaven opens through the story of His birth. In that moment, the infinite joins the finite, and di…
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"How God Feels About You" | Rev Frank Hart | 12-15-24
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17:34Christmas is supposed to be the season of joy and peace, but let’s be honest—it doesn’t always feel that way, does it? We try to be on our best behavior, but people push our buttons, plans go sideways, and before we know it, we’re more Grinch than cheerful. What if the real problem isn’t the chaos around us but something deeper? This week, we’re di…
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Surprised by Joy The story of Christmas offers themes of life appearing one way, only to be lovingly interrupted by Divine providence time and again. This is Mary’s story—a call to align human expectations with the higher, often hidden purposes of God. On a smaller scale, it reflects our lives, where interruptions are not obstacles but opportunitie…
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