Bloom Church Denver

**Merry Christmas! In case you need a little extra Christmas Eve, or aren't able to make it to a gathering this year, here's last year's Christmas Eve liturgy to follow along with this year.** It's Christmas Eve, and Seth, David, Dulcy, and Taryn guide you through the liturgy, prayers, scripture, and songs for this special episode. You'll also hear a song called "Christmas is Here," written by the founding pastors of bloom, Michael and Lisa Gungor, and a special message to bloom from Lisa.  For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

On this episode, Taryn, Dulcy, Dave, and Seth guide you through more liturgy and prayers from Advent, as the season comes to a close. You'll also hear a song called "Our Souls Lift Up The Name," written by people within the Bloom community.  For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

On this episode, Taryn, Dulcy, and Seth guide you through liturgy and prayers from the season of Advent. You'll also hear a song called "There's a Light Upon the Mountains," an old hymn rearranged by people within the Bloom community in Denver.  For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

Here's a little update: We're taking a break for summer! We'll be back with new episodes in the fall, but until then, we have 2 new episodes in our feed for you and a new Being Bloom podcast episode, found anywhere you listen to podcasts.  Thank you for listening, and we'll see you in the fall!

On this episode, Taryn, Dulcy, and Seth guide you through liturgy and prayers from the second week of easter. You'll also hear a song called "The Great Thanksgiving" written by people within the Bloom community in Denver.  For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

On this episode, Taryn, Dulcy, and Seth guide you through liturgy and prayers from the service of Palm Sunday. You'll also hear a song called "Christ In Everything" written by people within the Bloom community in Denver.  For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

On this episode, Taryn, Dulcy, and Seth guide you through liturgy and prayers from the season of lent, and discuss the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15 (here is a link to dave's talk on the subject from a few weeks back). You'll also hear a song called "Transfiguration Song" written by people within the Bloom community in Denver.  For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

Today we're rebroadcasting a special episode from 2021 that introduces us to the season of Lent, which begins today when this episode is released on Ash Wednesday. David, Dulcy, Taryn, and Seth guide you through the liturgy of Ash Wednesday and invite you into the observance of a holy Lent. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week, Seth, Dulcy, David, and Taryn guide us through our liturgy, scripture, prayers. You'll also hear a discussion on Jesus calling the disciples, as well as a demo for the song "Most Of All" that was written and recorded by people within the Bloom community. If you're interested in listening to the talk we mentioned in this episode, you can go here or search "Bloom Church Denver talks" wherever you get your podcasts. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

This week, Seth, Dulcy, David, and Taryn guide us through our liturgy, scripture, prayers. You'll also hear a discussion about the account of Jesus' first miracle turning water into wine, as well as a demo for the song "Let It Be So" that was written and recorded by people within the Bloom community. If you're interested in listening to the talk we mentioned in this episode, you can go here or search "Bloom Church Denver talks" wherever you get your podcasts. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

Merry Christmas! It's Christmas Eve, and Seth, David, Dulcy, and Taryn guide you through the liturgy, prayers, scripture, and songs for this special episode. You'll also hear a song called "Christmas is Here," written by the founding pastors of bloom, Michael and Lisa Gungor, and a special message to bloom from Lisa. ***To follow along with the liturgy, go to our website at bloom.church*** For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

This week, Dulcy, David, Taryn, and Seth guide you through the liturgy for the second week of Advent, as well as participate in a discussion about Hope. You'll also hear a song called "John 1," written by people within the Bloom community. We also have special guest Tim Whitaker of the New Evangelicals community on the podcast this week. We had the pleasure of having Tim and his wife Sarah with us at Bloom this past weekend leading a time of listening and answering questions about how to deal with church trauma and  how to move forward as the Church in a new and beautiful way. You can find out more about Tim and what he does, and how you can support him and his team at www.thenewevangelicals.com. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

Advent is here, and we're a little late with the first week's episode, sorry about that! Dave, Seth, and Kristen guide you through the liturgy for the first week of Advent, as well as participate in a discussion about Hope. You'll also hear an old hymn called "There's a Light Upon the Mountains" arranged and reworked by people within the Bloom community. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

This week, Seth, Taryn, Dulcy, and David guide us through our liturgy, scripture, prayers. You'll also hear a discussion on our commitment to Service, as well as a demo for the song "Freely, Freely" that was written and recorded by people within the Bloom community. If you're interested in what we talked about in this episode, you can go to bloom.church/examen to find our commitments and a pdf of the Examen that can be used for self reflection and meditation in your daily life. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

This week, Seth, Taryn, Dulcy, and David guide us through our liturgy, scripture, prayers. You'll also hear a discussion on our commitment to Shared Life and  Hospitality, as well as a demo for the song "Let It Be So" that was written and recorded by people within the Bloom community. If you're interested in what we talked about in this episode, you can go to bloom.church/examen to find our commitments and a pdf of the Examen that can be used for self reflection and meditation in your daily life. You can also search for Being Bloom anywhere you listen to podcasts to hear our other podcast that was mentioned in this episode. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

This week, Seth, Kristen, and David guide us through our liturgy, scripture, prayers. You'll also hear a discussion on our commitment to Prayer, as well as a demo for the song "Our Souls Lift up The Name" that was written and recorded by people within the Bloom community. If you're interested in what we talked about in this episode, you can go to bloom.church/examen to find our commitments and a pdf of the Examen that can be used for self reflection and meditation in your daily life. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

This week, Seth, Dulcy, David, and Taryn guide us through our liturgy, scripture, prayers. You'll also hear a discussion on Worship from Jesus's interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, as well as a demo for the song "Everything Fades" that was written and recorded by people within the Bloom community. If you're interested in what we talked about in this episode, you can go to bloom.church/examen to find our commitments and a pdf of the Examen that can be used for self reflection and meditation in your daily life. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

This week,  Seth, Dulcy,and Taryn guide you through the liturgy and scripture and prayers given to us by the lectionary, as well as a  discussion on our Vision Sunday that happened a few weeks ago. You'll also hear a demo for the song "Turn Our Eyes," written and recorded by people within our bloom community. If you're interested in what we talked about in this episode, you can check out the Vision Sunday related episodes on our other two podcasts, the Bloom Sunday Talks podcast (Spotify, Apple Podcasts) and our topical podcast called Being Bloom (Spotify, Apple Podcasts). For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link. 

David, Seth, and Taryn guide you through this week's liturgy and scripture, and you'll hear an original song from the Bloom community called "Our Souls Find Rest". Instead of a discussion this week, we've decided to let the words of the book of common prayer lead us in prayers and contemplation for the world we I've in. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week, David, Seth, Taryn, and Dulcy guide you through this week's liturgy, scripture, and prayers. We discuss a passage from John chapter 6, and you'll also hear a song called "Christ In Everything" that was written and recorded by folks within the Bloom community. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week, David, Seth, and Dulcy guide you through this week's liturgy, scripture, and prayers. We discuss a passage from John chapter 6, and you'll also hear a song called "Freely, Freely" that was written and recorded by folks within the Bloom community. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week, David, Seth, and bloom kids & family pastor Kristen Hintze talk about John the baptist, the system in power that ordered his death, and the church's response to this passage today. You'll also hear a song that's been a bloom favorite for years called "Transfiguration Song" that was written and recorded by folks within the Bloom community, and features the voice of singer/songwriter and frequent Bloom collaborator David Burchfield. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week, Dulcy and Taryn are back with Seth and David as they talk about the concept of belonging we find in Christ. You'll also hear a new song that debuted last week called "Most of All" that was written and recorded by folks within the Bloom community, and features the voice of singer/songwriter and frequent Bloom collaborator David Burchfield. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week Dulcy and Taryn are out, but Seth and David are joined instead bythe pastor to kids and families at Bloom, Kristen Hintze. Together we go through the liturgy and discuss the idea of family and Christ's vision for the Church. You'll also hear a brand new song called "Most of All" that was written and recorded by folks within the Bloom community, and features the voice of singer/songwriter and frequent Bloom collaborator David Burchfield. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

No guided liturgy this week, but instead we're offering the third and final part of our Being Bloom Depression & Aloneness series, a new podcast from Bloom Church Denver that looks at our community's values and commitments, while exploring meaningful topics and themes through those lenses. On the third and final part of this series, David, Seth, and guest Laurie Marcellin, a licensed mental health therapist, talk about reconnecting and what it takes for us as a community to welcome each other back after what has been a long period of isolation for some. Visit bloom.church for more information about our community. The music featured throughout this episode is the song "Sun Came Up" by David Burchfield, found on any music streaming platform. ***This podcast is not intended to be used for diagnostic purposes. If you feel that you are clinically depressed, please seek help from a clinical mental health therapist or your primary care physician. If you feel that you may harm yourself or others, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

This week, we talk about the gift of the Holy Spirit to the church on Pentecost. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week we're offering you a look at the first two episodes of Being Bloom, a new podcast from Bloom Church Denver that looks at our community's values and commitments, while exploring meaningful topics and themes through those lenses. On the second episode, David and guest Laurie Marcellin, a licensed mental health therapist, talk about connection, while building on what was talked about in part 1. Visit bloom.church for more information about our community. The music featured throughout this episode is the song "Sun Came Up" by David Burchfield, found on any music streaming platform. ***This podcast is not intended to be used for diagnostic purposes. If you feel that you are clinically depressed, please seek help from a clinical mental health therapist or your primary care physician. If you feel that you may harm yourself or others, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

This week we're offering you a look at the first two episodes of Being Bloom, a new podcast from Bloom Church Denver that looks at our community's values and commitments, while exploring meaningful topics and themes through those lenses. On our first episode, David and Seth welcome guest Laurie Marcellin, a licensed mental health therapist, who talks about the psychology of depression, and brings a needed perspective on how those in our community can hold and help each other, especially in light of this past year of quarantine and isolation. Visit bloom.church for more information about our community. The music featured throughout this episode is the song "Sun Came Up" by David Burchfield, found on any music streaming platform. ***This podcast is not intended to be used for diagnostic purposes. If you feel that you are clinically depressed, please seek help from a clinical mental health therapist or your primary care physician. If you feel that you may harm yourself or others, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

This week, we guide you through this week's liturgy, plus a guided scripture meditation of 1 John 4:7-21. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

On this, the fourth week of Easter, David, Dulcy, Taryn, and Seth guide you through the liturgy and scripture from this week's lectionary. You'll also hear a discussion on the gospel passage, where we talk about listening to the voice of the Good Shepherd. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

It's the second week of Easter, and this week we talk about what it means to seek out resurrection in the tangible world. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

We hope you'll enjoy this rebroadcast of last week's Good Friday Guided Liturgy podcast. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

It's Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week and the end of the season of Lent. This week we talk about Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem, the unmet expectations of those around him in the context of this passage, and how we as the church might have misconstrued or missed the true message of Palm Sunday. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

Its the fourth week of Lent, and this week we talk about John 3:14-21, what it truly means for God to love the World, and how we're supposed to respond to and receive it. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week, we continue our Lenten Journey by giving you a special look at the writing process and themes behind the song "Listening For You," written by our people within our community specifically for the season of Lent.  For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week, we continue our journey through Lent, focusing on the spiritual practice of self-denial. You'll also hear an original song called "By Your Very Nature" written and recorded by people within the Bloom community. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week's podcast introduces us to the season of Lent, which began this past Wednesday. David, Dulcy, Taryn, and Seth guide you through the liturgy of Ash Wednesday and invite you into the observance of a holy Lent. For more information about Bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this and past episodes of the podcast, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week's episode includes a discussion on our gospel passage about the Transfiguration of Jesus, guided scripture and prayers, and "Transfiguration Song" that was written and recorded by folks within the Bloom community. For more information about bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this podcast, on this and past episodes, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week's episode includes a discussion on our gospel passage, guided scripture and prayers, and a brand new song called " Let It Be So" that was written and recorded by folks within the Bloom community. For more information about bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this podcast, on this and past episodes, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week, on the fourth week of Epiphany, we guide you through some prayers for our country and government, for those experiencing hardships and depression or grief, and for our families and relationships. For more information about bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this podcast, on this and past episodes, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

It's the third week of Epiphany, and we talk about what it means to follow Jesus in the midst of difficult seasons. For more information about bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this podcast, on this and past episodes, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week, we begin the season of Epiphany at bloom. For more information about bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this podcast, on this and past episodes, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

 This week, we discuss the theme of Love, and guide you through the liturgy for the fourth week of Advent. You'll also hear an original song called "John 1" written and recorded by people within the Bloom community. For more information about bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this podcast, on this and past episodes, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

 This week, we discuss the theme of Joy, and guide you through the liturgy for the third week of Advent. You'll also hear a recording of 'Go Tell It On The Mountain" arranged and recorded by musicians in our community, featuring the voice of Moriah Obrecht, a friend of Bloom. For more information about bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this podcast, on this and past episodes, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

 This week, we discuss finding Peace in this season, and guide you through the liturgy for the second week of Advent. You'll also hear a demo of a song called "John 1," written by people within the Bloom community. For more information about bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this podcast on this and past episodes, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

Advent is here! This week, Seth and Dulcy talk a bit about hope in this season, and guide us through the liturgy for the first week of Advent. You'll also hear a demo of a song called "There's A Light Upon The Mountains," an old hymn arranged with a few lyrical and melodic updates as well as an added chorus by people within the Bloom community. For more information about bloom, please visit our website at bloom.church or email us directly at staff@bloom.church. If you'd like to hear more of the songs that have been featured on this podcast on this and past episodes, you can find a compiled album of all of our latest demos to stream or download for free at this link.

This week, our focus on the Examen comes to and end as we talk about our last two commitments to Service and Generosity. You'll also hear a guided liturgy and "Freely, Freely," a song written by people within the Bloom community. If you'd like to follow along or practice the Examen on your own, or want to know more about our commitments, you can find out more at bloom.church/examen

This week we continue our focus on the Examen and talk about our commitment to Hospitality. You'll also hear our typical guided liturgy and "Breath Of God," a song written by people within the Bloom community. If you'd like to follow along or practice the Examen on your own, or want to know more about our commitments, you can find out more at bloom.church/examen

This week we continue our focus on the Examen and talk about our commitment to Shared Life. You'll also hear our typical guided liturgy and "Turn Our Eyes," a song written by people within the Bloom community. If you'd like to follow along or practice the Examen on your own, or want to know more about our commitments, you can find out more at bloom.church/examen

This week, we continue our conversation on our commitments and the Examen, focusing on our commitment to Prayer. We'll also be guiding you through a liturgy of compline, an ancient practice from the book of common prayer for a service of late evening prayer. To follow along with the liturgy, you'll find a PDF here. You can also reach out to the bloom staff at staff@bloom.church or visit bloom.church to find more information about who we are as an expression of the local church and how you can get involved.

This week begins our new focus on the Examen, an ancient practice that helps us slow down and focus on self-reflection and spiritual disciplines. We'll also be talking about our 6 commitments at Bloom, starting with our commitment to worship.  You can find more information about our commitments and a guide to engage in the Examen at bloom.church/examen. To listen to the bloom demos that have been debuting on this podcast, including this week's recording of "Our Souls Lift Up The Name," use this link to stream or download the whole album. We also started a new podcast feed for the live talks that happen at our weekend gatherings that you can find here or by searching Bloom Church Denver - talks wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to us at staff@bloom.church.