Each week, we’ll take next steps to grow in our relationship with Christ, to be formed into the kind of people He’s created us to be, and to learn to better love and serve those around us.
The Money Examen Prayer is a resource connected to the Money Talks sermon series. Use this examen prayer to reflect on your heart's relationship to money.
For this season's last podcast episode, Veronica and Michael ask questions that you, listeners wrote in for Charles Yu.Additional resources related to this week's episode:Under Construction Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/resources/under-construction/If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
Navigating the exclusive claims of Jesus can be a complicated and intimidating process. Join Veronica and Michael this week as they share what this process has looked like for them, as well as other bold claims that Jesus made. Additional resources related to this week's episode:Under Construction Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/resources/under-construction/ If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
At some point or another, all of us can find ourselves disbelieving in different parts of the Bible. This week, Veronica + Michael share about their own journey of navigating disbelief, the road to reconstruction that they took, as well as normalizing this process. Additional resources related to this week's episode:Under Construction Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/resources/under-construction/Rooted Message Series - https://blackhawk.church/message/rooted-in-god/ If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
The relationship between faith and science has been a challenge to navigate for many. In this week's episode, Veronica and Michael talk about personal experiences, and then Michael interviews Chris Dolson and Rick Lindroth as they dig deeper into this larger conversation than they were able to during the Sunday message. Additional resources related to this week's episode: Under Construction Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/resources/under-construction/ If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
It's not if we will experience suffering, but when. Join Michael and Veronica as they talk about suffering: How God is with us, the importance of moving towards community in suffering, how to navigate someone else's suffering well, and so much more! Additional resources related to this week's episode:Under Construction Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/resources/under-construction/Related Podcast Episode: Walking With Jesus Through Suffering https://player.captivate.fm/episode/60647804-b1f6-4636-b422-84ff447f3166If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
“What if I Love Jesus but Struggle with Christians?” is a reality that all of us have had to navigate, whether we consider ourselves a part of the Christian “family” or not. Join Michael and Veronica as they talk about what it could look like to move towards health as a Christian family and how hurt is inevitable; but when we choose to love God and love others and navigate hurt intentionally, big things can happen in our lives and in our community.Additional resources related to this week's episode: Under Construction Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/resources/under-construction/ If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
Deconstruction and reconstruction is a natural process that all of us will encounter in one way or another when it comes to our faith. Digging deeper after Sunday's message, join Michael and Veronica as they talk about different areas of deconstruction and reconstruction in their own life, and what it could look like for Blackhawk to go under construction well. Additional resources related to this week's episode: Under Construction Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/resources/under-construction/ If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
On this surprise episode, Tiffany and Chris sit down with Charles Yu as he answers some of the questions you all sent in from our Live This Book series.Want to contact us? Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
We wrap up our Walking with Jesus series by talking to Pastor Emeritus Chris Dolson about his transition from senior pastor to pastor emeritus, what faith has looked like for him in the second half of life, and what it might mean for him to “finish well.”Have a question or want to reach out to us? Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
This week is Holy Week, and Chris is joined by Pastor Anne Kierce and Sarah Stevens to hear more of Sarah's story and what it's looked like on her faith journey to walk through seasons of suffering.If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
This week we're joined by Heather Watts, our Responsive Care Coordinator and a spiritual director in training. We'll talk about common speed bumps on the journey of faith, how to help someone else who's struggling, and ways we can navigate the speed bumps in our lives.Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
Tiffany and Chris talk through some of the different seasons of faith we might walk through on the journey of faith. Listen in as they tell stories about initially following Jesus, hitting walls along the way, and what it's looked like to continue on the path.Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
Pastor Daniel Owen joins Tiffany and Chris to talk about the practices God uses in our lives to form and shape us. Some of them will be really familiar, and others might come as a surprise! Listen in…Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
How do we change and grow? Who brings that transformation? Us? God? And how do we even know if we're growing to become more like Jesus? What would that look like? Join us as we take a deep dive into the topic of spiritual formation this week!If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
This week, Tiffany and Chris kick off the Walking with Jesus mini-series by talking about what's ahead over the next five weeks, including what “spiritual formation” is all about, why this mini-series, and why now. If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Pastor Adam Penning joins Tiffany and Chris this week to talk about the similarities we share with the Israelite exiles who were living in a foreign land and what we can learn from them as we engage with a culture around us that doesn't always share our worldview and values.Additional resources related to this week's episode: Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/ .If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Often when we have conversations about justice, that conversation centers on white majority culture and what WE think about justice, how we can help those around us, etc. And that's really helpful. We SHOULD be talking about how we can love and serve those around us and address the injustice we see. But the conversation around justice is much different when you're talking with those who've been marginalized and disadvantaged in some way. Justice is good news. It brings hope. In this week's episode, Chris and Christian sit down with Pastor Colier McNair to discuss how predominantly black churches might engage with the topic of justice.Additional resources related to this week's episode:Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/ . If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Lent is the season leading up to Easter that Christians have used for centuries to fast, pray, and prepare ourselves for Easter Sunday. This week, Chris and Veronica are joined by Amy Hauptman to talk about the season of Lent, how we've all engaged in that season, and some ideas for how to dive in yourself.Additional resources related to this week's episode:Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/ .If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Chris and Tiffany are joined by Pastor Charles Yu to dig further into the topic of the Ten Commandments, the Law, how God uses the Law to create a new culture for His people, and which laws we should still follow today. Additional resources related to this week's episode:Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/ .If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Chris and Tiffany are joined by Veronica Hummel, our Associate Director of Spiritual Formation, to talk about New Year's Resolutions and some of the rhythms and practices that help them connect with God and be formed by Him.Additional resources related to this week's episode: Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/ .Courses – https://blackhawk.church/coursesIf you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Pastor Charles Yu join us this week to dig deeper into his message on partnership prayer. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!Additional resources related to this week's episode:Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
This week, Christian Eggers, our Associate Director of Young Adults Ministry, and Michael Knapstad, our Pastor of College-Age Ministry and Internships join the podcast to talk about what it's like to be single in the Church, and ways we can better love and include single people in our own community.Additional resources related to this week's episode:Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Rachel Chancellor, our Director of Blackhawk Kids, joins us this week to talk about all things Advent. What is the season of Advent? And what are some ways we can press into this season to prepare our hearts for Jesus' arrival?Additional resources related to this week's episode:Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/Advent Page – https://blackhawk.church/advent If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
In this bonus episode, we're releasing part of the conversation Pastor Chris Dolson had with longtime Blackhawk Church member, Dr. Rick Lindroth, as part of our Science and Faith course. Dr. Lindroth has a PhD in Ecology and has spent most of his career as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this conversation, they discuss what science says about climate change, ways we can make a difference, and whether there's hope for a better future.Additional resources related to this week's episode: Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/ If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Hannah (our Director of Worship Arts) and Will Busse join the podcast to talk about how they've learned about different environmental issues and what their family of five is doing to care for creation.Additional resources related to this week's episode:Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
This week Tiffany and Chris answer questions from this past Sunday, reflect on what's stood out up to this point in our Live This Book series, and give an update on what's ahead on the podcast. Additional resources related to this week's episode:Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
This week, Matt Metzger and Charles Yu join the podcast to answer your questions about marriage, divorce, and singleness. Additional resources related to this week's episode: Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/ If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
This week, Pastor Charles Yu joins the podcast to dig deeper into the idea that we're made in “the image of God.” If that's true, how can we lean into that reality and be renewed and transformed to more fully reflect the image of God to those around us? Additional resources related to this week's episode: Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/ If you have questions you'd like us to answer in the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
This week, Pastor Chris Dolson and Jeff Hardin, a professor in integrative biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, join us for a conversation about science and faith. Additional resources related to this week's episode – Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/ If you have questions you'd like us to answer in the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Pastor Matt Metzger joins the podcast this week to talk more about some of the different ways we can connect with God. Then listen in to the Q & A section at the end as we talk more about the reading plans that are available and how to use them. Additional resources related to this week's episode – Live This Book Resource Page - https://blackhawk.church/live-this-book/ // “Sacred Pathways,” by Gary Thomas If you have questions you'd like us to answer in the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Pastor Charles Yu joins the podcast this week to peek behind the curtain of the Live This Book series – why this series, why now, what we hope God does over the next nine months, and what to do when you disagree with the Bible. Additional resources related to this week's episode – Live This Book Resource Page https://blackhawk.church/resources/live-this-book/ (https://blackhawk.church/resources/live-this-book/) // “Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes” book // “Reading While Black” book // “The Word of God” podcast episode from The Holy Post If you have questions you'd like us to answer in the next episode, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
We're back! And this fall we'll be doing weekly podcasts as we follow along with the Live This Book series. Listen to this preview episode to hear what we'll be up to starting later this week, and be sure to subscribe to the new podcast channel. If you have questions you'd like us to answer about the new series or Charles' message on Sept 11, submit them to podcast@blackhawkchurch.org and we'll answer some of them on the next episode.
This week, Tiffany and Chris are joined by Daniel Owen and Lynne Benik to talk about the ways they're being formed and what books, podcasts, practices, and people God is using in their lives to shape and mold them. Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
Stressed or anxious about finances? Tiffany and Chris talk with guest Tim Schiefelbein about an upcoming group opportunity called “FreedUp” that can help guide and equip us to manage money in healthier ways through Biblical wisdom. To sign up for FreedUp, head to Blackhawk.church/groups. Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
Listen in as Tiffany and Chris talk with Dr. Christopher James, the Associate Professor of Evangelism and Missional Christianity at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. We'll talk about the missional context here in Madison and Dane County, and some of innovative things churches are doing to love their neighbors well. 9:38 – An “ecology of churches” working together in Madison // 16:27 – Madison's “post-Christian” context // 20:46 – What Madison's changing context means for mission // 24:28 – “Come and See” vs. “Go and Be” // 28:29 – The city of Madison compared to surrounding rural areas // 35:13 – Some of the innovative things churches are doing to love their neighbors // 46:42 – What do you hope is true of the churches in Madison 10-20 years from now? // 51:22 – What Tiffany hopes is increasingly true of Blackhawk Church in the future // Visit Dr. James' website at chrisbjames.com.
This week we continue with part two of our conversation with Pastor Matt Metzger and get really practical as we talk about approaches to sharing our faith and what motives us to share the Good News with others. 1:04 – Turning the conversation toward spiritual topics // 7:56 – Practical ways to communicate the gospel and the power of sharing our stories // 12:55 – What motivates you to share your faith? //
Listen in as Tiffany and Chris talk with Pastor Matt Metzger about what it's looked like for him to share his faith and how we can invest in relationships with those around us. Then join us next week for the second half of this conversation. 5:20 – Matt talks about what evangelism has looked like in his own life // 12:08 – Investing in relationships with people in our lives // 18:38 – How we might pursue relationships with people outside the church // Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
In part two of this conversation, Pastors Chris Kopp, Daniel Owen, and Adam Penning talk about some of the reasons they tend to shy away from evangelism, what motivates them to share their faith, and the perception in our culture that it's inappropriate to tell people about Jesus. 1:04 – Reasons we shy away from sharing our faith // 4:52 - Is evangelism inappropriate? // 12:35 – What motivates you to tell people about Jesus? // 20:05 – What is Alpha? // If you would like to be notified when registration opens for Alpha, fill out this form: https://my.blackhawkchurch.org/portal/get_form.aspx?id=5e9fd389-0d30-43fe-a9b0-f4f46b7b5890. Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
The Next Steps podcast is BACK! In part one of this conversation, Pastors Chris Kopp, Daniel Owen, and Adam Penning talk about the idea of evangelism, misconceptions surrounding it, and what it can look like. Join us next week for the rest of the conversation. For more resources, check out https://www.blackhawkchurch.org/resources-tools/ Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
This week, we answer questions about Jesus' return, whether we all need to agree on a specific end times theory, and we wrap up the Rooted series. If you have follow-up questions from today's episode, email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
This week, we answer questions about Heaven and Hell and the shape of eternity. Thanks for sending in your questions! Due to the amount of questions we received, we weren't able to cover all of them, but we'll try to respond to as many of your emails as possible. If you have follow-up questions from today's episode, email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org. If it would be helpful for you to talk with someone from our Care team about the recent loss of a loved one or anything else that these topics have brought up for you, please reach out to us or visit our Care page at https://www.blackhawkchurch.org/connect/care-resources/.
This week, we answer questions about what it could look like not just to know ABOUT God but to know Him relationally, how God molds us and shapes us to more fully love others and care for the poor and oppressed, and what it might look like in 2021 to make disciples in each of our lives.
This week, we answer questions about what it could look like to be “rooted in the Church,” whether gathering with a few friends is the same thing as attending a local church, and what to do to find community in a large church. Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
This week, we answer questions about who the Spirit is in relation to God the Father and Jesus, we talk about how to discern if you're hearing from the Spirit, and what to do in seasons where it's hard to feel the Spirit's presence in our lives. Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
This week, we answer questions about why sin leads to death, why Jesus had to die on the Cross, and how the Cross might impact our lives on a daily basis. Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
This week, we answer questions about what it might look like to live submitted to Jesus' lordship in a sinful world, how to continue to grow in our surrender to Christ, and what helpful accountability can look like.
This week, we answer questions about what it means to be created in the image of God, the extent to which that image has been tarnished in us, and would it could look like to reflect God's image in 2021. Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
This week, we answer questions about the Bible, including what we mean when we say that it's “verbally inspired,” and “without error in the original writings,” and we discuss what to do when we disagree with something in Scripture. For more resources, check out https://www.blackhawkchurch.org/resources-tools/rooted/ Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
This week, we answer questions about the nature of God, including why he chose to create humanity, how nature and science can reveal God to us, and what to do with Old Testament passages linking God to violence and genocide. Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
This week, we sit down with Pastor Chris and his wife Becky to reflect on their 27 years at Blackhawk Church. They tell stories about doing backflips in the middle of the street, how they work on sermons together, and what they're looking forward to in this next season. Don't miss it! Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org
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