Immanuel Anglican Church

These monthly podcasts are spaces of prayer crafted around the themes and rhythms of Neighborhood Groups, but they are designed to be used individually or in groups. This month, we remember, reflect, and respond prayerfully within the context of the Lenten season.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from John 3 on Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus.

Associate Priest Ginny Seibel invites us into the wilderness with Jesus to learn from him to suffer well.

The Upside-Down Kingdom is a three-part podcast series exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Together, we look at how Jesus redefines blessing, power, and righteousness—calling his followers into a way of life shaped not by success or control, but by mercy, integrity, trust, and love.Discussion Questions — Episode 31. Which spiritual practice feels most difficult to do quietly and unseen?2. How does anxiety reveal what you trust most?3. Why do you think Jesus connects judgment of others with our own spiritual blindness?4. What does “seeking first the Kingdom” look like in ordinary life?5. What small, faithful practice could help you build on solid ground this week?

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Matthew 5 about how we are formed in our relationships with others. 

The Upside-Down Kingdom is a three-part podcast series exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Together, we look at how Jesus redefines blessing, power, and righteousness—calling his followers into a way of life shaped not by success or control, but by mercy, integrity, trust, and love.Head, Heart and Hands... by Dennis P Hollinger: https://shorturl.at/AlE2uDisciplines of the Spirit by Howard Thurman: https://tinyurl.com/4r2zdpd8Discussion Questions — Episode 21. Why do you think Jesus insists he fulfills the Law instead of replacing it?2. Which of Jesus' reinterpretations feels most challenging?3. Where do you notice yourself defaulting to rule-keeping instead of heart change?4. How does moving righteousness inward feel freeing — or frightening?5. What might “enemy love” look like in everyday life, not ideal scenarios?

Guest Pastor Rich Perez preaches from Matthew 5 on how Jesus teaches us the true meaning of righteousness, calling us to live as salt and light through lives formed by God's kingdom.

These monthly podcasts are spaces of prayer crafted around the themes and rhythms of Neighborhood Groups, but they are designed to be used individually or in groups. This month, we remember, reflect, and respond prayerfully with the text of The Beatitudes. 

The Upside-Down Kingdom is a three-part podcast series exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Together, we look at how Jesus redefines blessing, power, and righteousness—calling his followers into a way of life shaped not by success or control, but by mercy, integrity, trust, and love.Show Notes - David Roth Sermon: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e0eb87f- Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle: https://shorturl.at/T4J2ZDiscussion Questions1. When you hear the word blessed, what images or assumptions come to mind?2. Which Beatitude feels hardest to accept as truly “blessed”?3. How does Jesus' definition of blessing challenge cultural ideas of success?4. Where in your life might God be closer than you expected — precisely because of weakness or loss?5. What would change if you believed blessing was about nearness to God rather than comfort?

Associate Priest Ginny Seibel preaches on the Beatitudes, showing how Jesus stands inside the Old Testament story and gathers its deepest hopes into blessing.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from John 1 on Jesus's invitation for us to come and see where he dwells while we invite him into our homes as well.

Associate Priest Ginny Seibel peaches on Jesus' baptism and what it means for his identity and ours.

These monthly podcasts are spaces of prayer crafted around the themes and rhythms of Neighborhood Groups, but they are designed to be used individually or in groups. This month, Community Pastor Karen Guess leads an Epiphany Prayer of Examen with our Neighborhood Group pattern of remembering, reflecting, and responding.

Rector Amy Winkle leads a discussion of Matthew 2 about the Magi looking for and encountering Jesus.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Isaiah 7 on how the promise of Jesus' coming and of God with us broadens our imaginations and leads us out of fear.

Guest Preacher Bobby Gross preaches from Isaiah 35 on the promise of joy found in Jesus even in the midst of a dark world.

These monthly podcasts are spaces of prayer crafted around the themes and rhythms of Neighborhood Groups, but they are designed to be used individually or in groups. This month, Community Pastor Karen Guess leads an Advent Prayer of Examen with our Neighborhood Group pattern of remembering, reflecting, and responding.

Associate Priest Ginny Seibel preaches on the gift of knowing God and being known by God. 

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Isaiah 2 on the Advent invitations to pilgrimage. 

Guest Preacher Patrick Boatwright preaches from Luke 23 on Christ the King Sunday.

Community Pastor Karen Guess preaches on Luke 21:5 - 19. Jesus reminds us that even when things are dark, because he possesses us, we can possess our souls.

These monthly podcasts are spaces of prayer crafted around the themes and rhythms of Neighborhood Groups, but they are designed to be used individually or in groups. This month, Community Pastor Karen Guess leads a Prayer of Examen with our Neighborhood Group pattern of remembering, reflecting, and responding.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Luke 20 on living our lives in the reality of the resurrection.

Associate Priest Ginny Seibel preaches on the story of Zacchaeus and his invitation to live like a son of Abraham.

Worship and outreach pastor Micah Dalton preaches from Luke 18 on Jesus' life-changing gift of mercy.

Associate Priest Ginny Seibel preaches Jesus' parable of the persistent widow and how it reframes faith as endurance under pressure, a radical kind of resilience that mirrors God's own relentless fidelity.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Luke 17 on the practice of gratitude which opens us up to the grace found in Jesus.

These monthly podcasts are spaces of prayer crafted around the themes and rhythms of Neighborhood Groups, but they are designed to be used individually or in groups. This month, Community Pastor Karen Guess leads Lectio Divina with Romans 12.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Luke 17 on how Jesus talks about faith as part of the day-to-day life of his disciples.

Associate Priest Ginny Seibel preaches on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and the warning Jesus gives about how we might spend eternity. 

Rector Amy Winkle describes Immanuel's call to be a discerning church.

Associate Priest Ginny Seibel interprets three parables of Jesus and how they might shape a Christian response to the death of Charlie Kirk.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Luke 14 on Jesus' invitation to count the cost of discipleship while also inviting us to be with him.

Community Pastor Karen Guess preaches from Luke 14. Because God invites us to his table in humility and hospitality, we can come to every table as welcomed and welcoming people.

Guest Preacher Rich Perez preaches from Luke 13 on the narrow way that forms a life of love in us that allows us to resemble Jesus. 

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Luke 12 on how Jesus brings fire and disruption that leads to peace in the family of God.

Associate Priest Ginny Seibel teaches on Jesus' encouragement to consider the Father's care for us.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Luke 12 on living into the abundance of God.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Luke 11 on our posture in prayer toward God and his posture toward us.

Youth Pastor Jon-Michael Shelley preaches from Luke 10 on Mary and Martha and on contemplation in the Christian tradition.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Luke 10 on the parable of the Good Samaritan and Jesus' call to compassion and mercy. 

Dr. Chris Campbell, Senior Pastor of Israel Missionary Baptist Church, gives a two-part sermon from Luke 9. 

Dr. Chris Campbell, Senior Pastor of Israel Missionary Baptist Church, gives a two-part sermon from Luke 9. 

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Luke 7 about allowing our love and gratitude for God to flow out of us.

Worship and Outreach Pastor Micah Dalton preaches about Pentecost, God's masterclass in improvisation—where the Holy Spirit turns disruption into divine transformation. This sermon explores how the Spirit meets us in unexpected moments, inviting us to live with hopeful expectation rather than control.

Community Pastor Rev. Karen Guess preaches about the final words of the Scriptures and how they invite us to a live a life of longing and invitation.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Rev 21-22 about the new heaven and the new earth and the ending that we are all waiting for.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Rev 19 on the marriage feast of the Lamb and God's fidelity toward us.

Guest preacher Rev. Kimberly Deckel preaches from Revelation 7 on how worship and diversity are integral realities in the Kingdom of God.

Guest Preacher Dr. Tim Hartman preaches from Revelation 5 on encountering Jesus as the slaughered Lamb who has conquered death through his life, death, and resurrection.

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Revelation 1 on John's testimony of the resurrected Jesus that gives us hope today.