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This podcast offers uncomplicated guidance for a spirituality centered on Christ and His teachings. We hope to support you as you tend to your relationship with God and practically live out a faith that impacts every area of life. Join us for interviews, conversations, and direct encouragement all aimed at supporting the practices and perspectives that nourish spiritual growth. With a love for the Bible and ancient Christian wisdom, Melissa Lester and Pastor Nathan Oates invite you to renewed intentionality in your walk with God. Emmaus Footnotes is a production of Emmaus Church Community located in Lincoln, CA. Music provided by Myzica and used with permission.

Melissa Lester, Nathan Oates


    • Jan 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 64 EPISODES


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    Psalm 30: Thankful for Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 8:44


    Psalm 29: Is This the Best We Can Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 7:52


    Psalm 28: What Prayers are In You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 4:52


    Psalm 27: Seek His Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 8:44


    Psalm 26: Unfailing Love and Faithfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 5:26


    Psalm 25: A Prayer for Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 10:49


    Psalm 24: Enter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 6:47


    Psalm 23: Shepherd for Our Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 5:00


    Psalm 22: I Will Fulfill My Vows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 9:12


    Psalm 21: From Duty to Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 8:04


    Psalm 20: Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 7:25


    Psalm 19: Better Than Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 7:25


    Psalm 18: God's Victory God's Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 12:49


    Psalm 17: Honesty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 9:18


    Psalm 16: The Nearness Of You Is My Only Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 8:44


    Psalm 15: Not Me; Also, Me.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 4:46


    Psalm 14: I am a Refugee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 7:21


    Psalm 13: Again, How Long?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 7:10


    Psalm 12: Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 9:05


    Psalm 11: My Refuge is in the Lord and He Loves Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 5:22


    Psalm 10: The Non-sanitized Version of Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 7:24


    Psalm 9: They're Just Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 12:15


    Psalm 8: What is Man?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 7:27


    Psalm 4: Be Silent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 6:48


    Psalm 3: Selah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 7:42


    A daily reflection on the Psalms for the month of January. Emmaus Footnotes Episode #37

    Psalm 2: Take Refuge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 7:10


    A daily Psalm reflection for the month of January. Emmaus Footnotes Episode #36

    Psalm 1: Two Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 9:48


    Join us for a daily reflection on a Psalm for the month of January. Emmaus Footnotes Episode #35

    #34: A Connection Point for THE SOURCE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 6:24


    To listen to message Melissa referenced: https://emmaus.church/sermons/the-source-of-the-good-life/

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    #33 Who are You Cheering For? Lent 2022 Series, Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 26:28


    #32 Who Benefits from Jesus' Temptation, Lent 2022 Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 7:02


    Pastor Nathan Oates continues the discussion on Jesus' Temptation. 

    #31 The Desperate, Difficult Third Temptation, Lent 2022 Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 15:30


    Nathan Oates talks about Jesus' third temptation and the wisdom we can observe from Jesus' example to us! 

    #30 Where Does Temptation Take Place? Lent 2022 Series, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 16:04


    Nathan Oates unpacks the battle that takes place within the mind!

    #29 You Won't Take is Seriously (If You Don't Believe It's Real) Lent 2022, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 32:20


    Why did Jesus tell his disciples about his Temptation? 

    #28. The Identity Question: Lent 2022 Series, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 16:55


    Pastor Nathan Oates discusses what Jesus' wilderness temptation can teach us about Jesus' identity and yours. 

    #27 Hopeful Disillusionment, Part 3: Kathi Gildone's Restoration Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 46:27


    Melissa Lester sits down with Kathi Gildone. They discuss grief, the loss of her child, and walking through the pain of it all with hope and trust in God.

    #26: Hopeful Disillusionment, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 14:01


    Melissa focuses on disillusionment as it relates to the Church.Melissa references this sermon:https://emmauscommunity.org/sermons/your-kingdom/

    #25: Hopeful Disillusionment, Part 1

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 14:17


    Melissa talks about walking through seasons of disillusionment with hope. The ancient prophet Habakkuk walked through disillusionment and  his conversations with God off some uncomplicated guidance for us, too.

    #24: Nathan Oates interviews Muhia Kirianjahi

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 39:43


    Nathan sits down with Muhia Kirianjahi to talk about rites of passage and the wider church community's role in growing up! Enjoy the companion sermon to this episode on Emmaus Church Community sermon podcast from the Sunday gathering on August 29, 2021 available on the major outlets or at emmauscommunity.org

    Restoration Stories: Tony Kirk

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 40:08


    Substance abuse, infidelity, and broken family relationships are not how this story ends.  Tony Kirk shares the story of God's faithful and patient work in his life. 

    Restoration Stories: Dr. Tony Carlile

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 16:20


    Out of restoration comes transformation, even at work.  Dr. Tony Carlile shares his experience as a Hospital Physician.

    Restoration Stories: Jeremy Van Vliet

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 30:11


    Melissa sits down with Jeremy to talk about his journey through anxiety. Jeremy tells the story of his panic attack while flying a helicopter over the mountains.

    Part 5 | Emmaus Road Reflections: Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 3:19


    Part 4 | Emmaus Road Reflections: Food

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 4:29


    Part 4 of Emmaus Road Reflections. For more information about Emmaus Church Community go to emmauscommunity.org

    Part 3 | Emmaus Road Reflections: The Main Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 3:35


    Nathan contines with part 3 in this series on Luke 24, The Emmaus Road Story.

    Part 2 | Emmaus Road Reflections: Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 3:34


    Nathan Oates continues with Part 2 of the Emmaus Road Reflections

    Part 1 | Emmaus Road Reflections: Pursuit

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later May 13, 2021 2:44


    Nate kicks off a short series of reflections on the Emmaus Road account in Luke 24.  Jesus encounters travelers and they are forever changed. We are, too! This is the beginning of 5 short reflections that highlight key insights into the Emmaus Road Story AND, as you might have guessed, was the inspiration for our church name!

    Part 7, Approaching Freedom: The Tomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 8:01


    Rob Elisher shares his reflection on the Tomb and the roll silence plays in our own worship.

    Part 6, Approaching Freedom: The Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 7:03


    Today Christian Wilkins shares her reflections on The Cross. To listen to her song recommendation search for "How Can You Refuse Him Now?" By Hillsong Worship.

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