JRCC Podcasts

God has always cared for our mental well being... never stigmatizing, never shaming. But how do we care well for ourselves and others during this unique season of pressure?

Experiencing the deep sadness of grief, and the profound sorrow of loss, are not optional nor elective in our life experience. Their disruption in our lives is a certainty. What is up for grabs however, is how our hearts answer the question...

In a society that often measures us by our possessions and lifestyle, it can be surprising easy to conflate our self-worth and our net worth. But Jesus presents us with another invitation. It's just a tough one to say 'yes' to...

Forgiveness is not just about a change in attitude, it impacts how community is lived out. When we make a clean break with the past, the values of justice, equality and love begin to take root in ways that are not just personal, but they impact the...

Forgiveness is hard work. But if we can put into practice some of the things we see in Philemon, we may be able to find release from some of the things that hold us back"

Sometimes pandemics bring out bad theology. In Jonah 4, we explore the difference between what God appoints and what God allows. This helps answer questions like "Is COVID-19 a judgement from God?" (and other light, happy, Mother's Day...

Biblical history repeatedly records that God is faithful even when we are not. That's because God is the God of second chances...

The heart of a rebel racist within the plans of loving and merciful God. Unfortunately, Jonah doesn't change, but thankfully, God doesn't change!

God calls Jonah and Jonah runs away from the call. Jonah's views on the limits of God's rule allowed him to flee and God revealed to Jonah that his calling and rule covers the whole earth.

Mark's account of the first Easter presents us with a puzzling question: is the empty tomb the end of the story or is it really only the beginning?

A closer look at the events of Palm Sunday shows us not only more clearly who Jesus is, but also about how we can handle things in our own lives when things are not quite as they seem.

During times of crisis, we often feel like isolating and turning inward. But as we deepen our connecting with God, we are invited to move from fear into places of deep compassion and radical generosity.

God is still entrusting his people with his original mission that is built on the cornerstone of Jesus Christ. As the church, we have an incredible opportunity to be God's blessing to all people.

Anxiety consumes much of our energy but the most common command in the Bible is "Do not be afraid." How do we live that out in times like this?

We all know that our words carry weight. But how do we make sure that if / when our mouths get us into trouble, they do so for the right reasons?

What does it look like, for a person and for a church family to look like Jesus?

Are you and I willing to cross religious and social barriers to pass grace on to those who have been excluded from it? Jesus is always about the business of calling and including those who are on the margins and who are considered unloved or unlovely...

Jesus' healing is very different from our human construct of healing. Human expectation is for absence of illness and cure. Jesus always enters deeper into our suffering and offers Shalom, wholeness.

Christians use the term 'gospel' or 'Good News' frequently. But what is the heart of the message of Jesus and how do we respond to it and to Him today?

Generosity is a lifestyle and not an event. But how do we move from viewing it as a transaction to allowing it to touch all aspects of our lives?

What does it mean to think globally and also serve locally? Does global service come at the expense of local service? Join the people of Jericho as we explore the 3rd of our 5 Core Values and discover some not-so-made-up words along the way!

What does it mean to be a transparent, supportive, and loving community of faith?

At the start of a New Year, everyone seems enamoured with becoming a better person. But how exactly does transformation work and what are the steps we need to take to be a healthy participant in what God is doing in us, the church and the world in 2020?

We use the metaphor of doors being closed or open to help us understand if we are welcome to proceed. But at Christmas we are reminded that because of love, God opened a door that remains open (hey, that would make a great song title: "Love is an...

The famous prayer for peace, misattributed to St. Francis of Assisi, helps us understand that peace with God is not merely something private to be enjoyed. If we have come to know peace, this is something that must be shared with others.

Advent is the time of year we remind ourselves of the gifts that God has given to us. The gift of God’s Spirit, the Gift of God coming to take up residence in our lives & the promised gift of God’s peace in our minds and hearts. But how do we...

n a society that tells us it's all about us, we explore the Invitation to be vulnerable before God and to come to Him just as we are. We are invited to the transformation that comes only through brokenness.

Advent is a season of peace and yet it does not always feel like it when we look at the world around us. Peace is something that we have to work at by both receiving and giving.

As we wrap up our fall series in Galatians, we explore four important things that characterizes life together in God's family

There are two currents trying to pull us in life. The flesh and the Spirit. Which current we allow to take us leads us to two very different destinations.

Galatians is written to a group of people who are in danger of going backward into slavery. Not a slavery to other people, but a kind of slavery to wrong ideas and wrong thinking about how we relate to God. In chapter 5, we learn how to maintain the...

Good friends can say hard things to each other. In this passage, Paul talks about two very different ways of being in relationship with God: where each one leads and how to think clearly about our own lives and friendships

Do you know you are loved? Before Jesus' life, death and resurrection, we were slaves to the OT Law. Because of Jesus, God adopts us, calls us his children, and makes us heirs of his reward. Our security comes in being known and loved by God.

Galatians lays out two pathways we can walk down in our lives. But which is the path that leads to blessing and how do you know you are on it?

Every family has certain traits that define and characterise not only it's history, but also it's legacy. The story of Abraham's faith invites us to consider "What's my legacy going to be?"

Paul "flag-jacks" Jewish identity and replaces it with the flag of the Messiah, the identity that matters.

Because human tendency is towards law and away from grace, we establish rules in our groups and churches that end up determining "who's in?" and "who's out?". God is building His Church based on grace and anyone who calls...

Have you ever felt your testimony was inferior because it wasn't dramatic enough? The way Paul tells his own journey story in Galatians 1 gives us four things conversion is and is not (hint: dramatic isn't always one of them)

What are some of the barriers we put up (intentionally or unintentionally) to people becoming part of God's family? #Galatians #FreedomThroughChrist

The fall of Jerusalem is one of the most significant events in Jewish history but its impact and causes have four massive lessons for us today...

Josiah came to the throne at only 8 years old and yet had a heart to follow God. His life shows us that faith can be strong at any age.

Hezekiah's illness and recovery shows both his trust in God and his pride in "his accomplishments" and gives both encouragement and a warning.

How do we know when to "let go and let God" and when, at other times, God is inviting us to step in and be part of the solution? The life of King Hezekiah helps provide some clarity for us as we look at 2 Kings 18 & 19

The exile is perhaps one of the most pivotal events in the Biblical story. But why did it happen and what can we learn from it for our lives today?

God comes to Ahaz with a promise to protection from a coming siege but Ahaz decides to trust in Assyria instead. We look at the things in life that we often put our trust in instead of in God.

Joash's reign started with promise but he ended up in faithlessness. His reign gives some warnings of pitfalls we need to avoid in leadership.

King Jehu executes God's judgment on Ahab's dynasty but only because it also benefits him. We should reflect on the ways in which we can fall into that same trap in our faith.

When he engaged with people who did not share his convictions, Paul uses very different starting places and very different strategies. What can we learn about evangelism and wise relationships with others from this?

Oftentimes, when challenged, our natural instinct is to be defensive and disrespectful. But what does it look like when we respond with dove-like gentleness and respect?

This Pentecost Sunday learn about the work of the Holy Spirit and some fun facts about Mennonite history!

What should we do when we encounter opposition and hardships? Jesus gives his followers a warming but also a promise. Join us as we determine the limitations of WWJD