Does the world need another church? No, it needs a different church! We are different because Jesus was different. He turned the world’s ideas about God upside down, and through love, forever changed the way that humans could relate to God and each other. We're different because there is a person wh…
The Different Church Podcast is truly a gem in the world of podcasts. Hosted by Hannah and Jarrett, this podcast brings a unique and refreshing perspective to the conversation about God and Christianity. As a listener, I found myself drawn to their open-mindedness, inclusivity, and focus on love above all else. The hosts have created a safe space where those who are often pushed to the margins of society can feel seen, heard, and valued. It is evident that they genuinely care about making Christianity more accepting and welcoming for everyone.
One of the best aspects of The Different Church Podcast is the diversity of topics covered. Each episode delves deep into important issues such as social justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, mental health, and racial equality. The hosts approach these subjects with sensitivity and empathy, providing thought-provoking discussions that challenge listeners to question their own beliefs and biases. Additionally, they frequently invite guests from different backgrounds to share their stories and experiences, further enriching the conversations.
Another strength of this podcast is its ability to foster a sense of community among its listeners. Hannah and Jarrett's warm personalities shine through in each episode, creating an atmosphere that feels like sitting down for a chat with dear friends. They have also built an engaged online community where followers can connect with one another, ask questions, and find support. The Different Church Podcast has successfully created a space where people can feel less alone in their faith journeys.
While it is challenging to find any significant flaws in this podcast, one minor drawback could be that some episodes may feel repetitive or overly focused on certain themes at times. However, this can also be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking consistent reinforcement of certain messages or ideas.
In conclusion, The Different Church Podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on Christianity that promotes love, inclusion, social justice, and acceptance. Hannah and Jarrett's commitment to amplifying voices from the margins, creating an open dialogue, and challenging traditional norms make this podcast a valuable resource for people of all faiths or no faith at all. They have truly created a beacon of hope and encouragement for those longing for a church that embraces diversity and love above all else.
Special day! We are ordaining our amazing kids pastor.
Hannah talks about shiny faces and all people.
Our pastor Hannah and our amazing friend Rachel talk about diff, pride, and other things.
This is a weird one, but very meaningful. Enjoy some music, message, and poetry.
On Mother's Day, Hannah talks about one of our most beloved characters, Dorcas.
I couldn't remember what this was about, and instead of listening again, I just released it :)
Check out todays message where Hannah talks about doing less!
We talk about Easter (kinda) way before Easter.
Hannah talks about the woman at the well.
Hannah is joined by Jarrett to talk about the story of the prodigal son.
Hannah's back! And her recent elbow surgery gives her all sorts of stuff to complain about!
Guest Speaker (and our very own associate pastor!) Jordan is here to be radically kind:)
Guest speaker Jarrett argues with himself.
This service is kind of a state of the diff union. Where are we? Where are we going? How do we make decisions as a church? Check it out.
Week 4 of talking about why in the world people go to church.
It's our third week of talking about why anyone would go to church and this week has us talking about trust.
Check out the second week of our discussion about why people should consider NOT giving up on church.
There's this book we like called "Why Would Anyone Go To Church?". It's by Kevin Makins, and we like it a lot. So, we decided to talk about it for a few weeks.
Come for the 9 habits of highly effective complainers, stay for the best things that happened to us all year!
Last week of advent. Let's talk about love.
It's officially Christmas season. Enjoy week 1 of Advent.
It's week three of Be Fruity! This time we're talking about kindness and stuff.
Welcome to the second week on fruits of the spirt. This week, everyone's favorite. Wait for it.....
Check out our new series on the fruit of the spirit!
It's been a really rough week for a lot of people. This service is about being there for each other.
Today's message is based around Psalm 1. Enjoy has Hannah breaks it down.
And now for something completely different - A different story! Hannah takes the stage WITH Jarrett to talk about the origins of Different, and where we're going.
We can't see God, but, we can see the effects of Love. Is that kinda the same thing?
A few weeks ago, Hannah made the statement that when it comes to God, we mostly have no idea what we're talking about. We dove into that a bit more today.
Hannah talks about David for one of the first times in Diff Church history. And maybe.... He sucks?
In this episode, Hannah talks about prophets, and, a surprise!
We are so excited to have Allison, our kids pastor, bring kids church to big church.
In today's message, Hannah talks about what happens, and what we should do, when our faith is forced to change.
Check out a Father's Day message from Hannah.
This is a different kind of service. Not a sermon, but more of like church policy in action. BONUS - We included a song in here for you to enjoy.
We LOVE talking about mental health. It's SO important. But, is it possible we've got too much therapy happening?
Hannah dives into some good ol Bible nerdiness, and wonders what the deal is with The Apocrypha.
What should our relationship be like with our planet? Who are our neighbors? Let's explore together.
Hope you had a great Mother's Day. And if you didn't, this message is for you! It's about viewing God as mother.
Hannah jumps into a talk about the "clobber verses" in the Bible and what we do with these types of verses.
In today's message, Hannah talk about love, community, and what it all means.
In this service, Hannah talks about how the people in Acts shared all they had. How maybe, that wasn't exactly true, AND how we can still strive for real community anyway.
This is our Easter service, where we don't talk about Easter things at all, but, instead, talk about if the Bible matters.
In today's message, Hannah talks about some of the interpretations of Jesus.
In this episode, Hannah talks about the ascension of Jesus.
Sometimes things look impossible. But sometimes we have to try anyway, armed only with all we have.
We take communion sometimes, but it's been a while since we talked about why. Let's get into it!
In Different Church fashion, we have an Ash Wednesday service on a Sunday.
Since we are doing a vision board activity after todays service, Hannah decided to talk about future dreams. Also the title is a Jimmy Eat World lyric.
It's raining outside, so, a great time to talk about baptism.
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