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Wingfoot Church is a Jesus-centered, neighborhood-focused church existing to renew hope in the Goodyear Heights neighborhood of Akron, Ohio in the name of Jesus. Established September 2020.

Wingfoot Church


    • Apr 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Finish The Story | Mark 16:1-8 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | April 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 27:24


    The resurrection story isn't complete until you encounter the Risen Jesus in your own story.

    The Cross Is Jesus' Throne | Mark 15:21-39 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | April 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 11:33


    Mark depicts Jesus' final moments as an ironic coronation, Christ becoming King through his suffering and death.This teaching was given as part of our Good Friday Tenebrae service.

    The Rebel & The King | Mark 15:1-15 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | April 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 36:40


    At the same time that Jesus is introduced as king we meet a rebel in chains.

    Denying Jesus | Mark 14:66-72 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | April 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 46:43


    Peter's denial in the midst of Jesus' trial invites us to turn our eyes off ourselves and look only to Jesus.

    Jesus on Trial | Mark 14:53-65 | Gospel of Mark | Olivia Noland | March 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 51:09


    Jesus' silence and his confident affirmation of his identity before an unjust trial invites us to stand firm in the face of rejection.

    The Nonviolence of Jesus | Mark 14:43-52 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | March 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 44:09


    Jesus disarms his disciples in the face of armed opposition.

    The Prayer of Relinquishment | Mark 14:27-42 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | March 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 40:29


    Where we often expect and even demand our way, Jesus demonstrates a different way: setting aside his will and trusting God's will.

    The Significance of Communion | Mark 14:12-26 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | March 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 51:49


    Jesus redefines the celebration of God's liberating work at Passover to explain his new liberating work through his death on the cross.

    The Wasted Life | Mark 14:1-11 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | Ash Wednesday 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 16:27


    The only proper response to the beauty of Jesus is to give everything you can to him. This teaching was given as part of our Ash Wednesday worship gathering.

    The End (Part 2) Stay Vigilant | Mark 13:14-37 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | March 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 45:52


    Jesus teaches on what will happen at the end of all things, when these things might happen, and what his disciples are to do as we wait.

    The End (Part 1): Expect Persecution | Mark 13:3-13 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | February 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 42:04


    In Part 1 on Jesus' teaching on the end of all things, he instructs his followers to not be distracted or deceived by manipulative leaders or persecution, but to endure with faithfulness as the end draws near.

    Showy Religion & Care for the Poor | Mark 12:38-13:2 | Gospel of Mark | Darnell Wilson | February 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 44:31


    Jesus condemns showy religion and calls for his disciples to care for the poor and marginalized.

    The Goal is Love | Mark 12:28-37 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | February 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 44:16


    The end destination of the journey of discipleship is to become a person of love, but how does that actually happen? Not thorough our thinking, but through our habits and relationships.

    The Temple & The Glory of God | 1 Corinthians 13:3-7 | Gospel of Mark | Lon Snyder | February 2, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 30:06


    The temple is a critical piece of Jesus' ministry and teaching in his last week. We explore the significance and theology of the temple and how Jesus transforms the true meaning of the temple.

    The Plausibility of Resurrection | Mark 12:18-27 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | January 26, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 43:34


    Jesus identifies two fundamental assumptions you have to hold in order to experience him and his resurrection.

    Making Peace in our Political Divisions | Mark 12:13-16 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | Sept. 22, 2024 (Repost 1/26/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 42:32


    This teaching was originally given as part of our Practice of Peacemaking series in the Fall of 2024, but we are reposting it as part of our Gospel of Mark series. Jesus challenges political idolatry and confronts the injustice that occurs when we miss the image of God in everyone, include our political opponents.

    Jesus & The Prophets | Mark 12:1-12 | Gospel of Mark | Lon Snyder | January 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 41:17


    Jesus understands himself to be the culmination of the ministry of the Old Testament prophets who called out idolatry and injustice in the culture.

    The Problem with Temples | Mark 11:12-33 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | January 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 43:17


    We look for religious or sacred spaces to meet with God, but those places also point out our separation from God. Jesus offers something far better than a temple to connect with God.

    What Kind of King Is Jesus? | Mark 11:1-11 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | January 5, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 41:09


    Jesus subverts the political and nationalistic expectations of the Messiah as a humble, sacrificial servant.

    The Prayer That Moves Jesus | Mark 10:46-52 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | December 29, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 30:07


    The goal of prayer is communion with God. Through the example of one man's prayer, we learn how to communicate with God in a way that pleases him.

    The Purpose of Jesus' Life | Mark 10:32-45 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | December 24, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 20:03


    Jesus explains his purpose in his own words, inviting us to see greatness now in power but in service. This teaching was given as part of Wingfoot Church's Christmas Eve gathering.

    The Danger of Wealth & Status | Mark 10:17-31 | Gospel of Mark | Jordan Finley | December 22, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 32:37


    How our attachments to the satisfaction, security, and sense of self that money and status bring us can prevent us from truly trusting and following Jesus.

    A Secure Attachment to God | Mark 10:13-16 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | December 15, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 46:21


    How our relationship with our parents shapes our relational approach to God, and how Jesus offers us a safe, secure attachment with him.

    Jesus On Marriage & Divorce | Gospel of Mark | Mark 10:1-12 | Jon Ashley | December 8, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 49:23


    Jesus teaches on the meaning and significance of marriage and the weight of divorce and reconciliation.

    How We Treat Each Other | Mark 9:30-50 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | December 1, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 43:09


    The way of Jesus challenges our comparison and competition attitude toward one another, instead inviting us to rest in the secure love of God and to serve and give freely.

    The Power of Faith & Prayer | Mark 9:14-29 | Gospel of Mark | Olivia Noland | November 24, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 50:50


    Prayer brings our attention to God who is able to work in our lives and give us strength when we struggle.

    Jesus' Transfiguration (And Ours) | Mark 9:1-13 | Gospel of Mark | Olivia Noland | November 17, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 49:14


    Jesus' transfiguration shows us his overwhelming glory and gives us a glimpse at the future that's in store for those who place their trust in him.

    Deny Yourself & Follow Jesus | Mark 8:23-38 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | November 10, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 42:30


    The cross of Jesus is the shape of our spiritual formation. The question is whether we will take up Jesus' way or continue on our own.

    When You Add Things to Jesus | Mark 8:1-22 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | November 3, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 32:33


    Leaven is a picture of adding something small that corrupts the whole thing. Jesus warned against adding small old beliefs and ways of living to his way, instead inviting us to leave our old ways behind and trust him to satisfy our souls.

    Scraps From the Table | Mark 7:24-37 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | October 27, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 31:34


    In the seeming offense of Jesus' response to a desperate woman, we discover the secret of access to the goodness and grace of God: not our goodness nor our identity, but only our need grants us a seat at the table of grace.

    How Jesus Makes You Clean | Mark 7:1-23 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | October 20, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 41:31


    We have a sense that there's something wrong with us, and look either to clean up the outside of ourselves or embrace our inner self. But Jesus questions both of these solutions, inviting us instead to look outside of ourselves completely to find peace and goodness.

    When Jesus Does When You Struggle | Mark 6:45-56 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | October 13, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 39:54


    Struggle is a part of life and a part of our journey of discipleship in the way of Jesus. What happens in us when we struggle, and what Jesus does in the midst of our struggle, is what matters most.

    Work & Rest in Jesus' Way | Gospel of Mark | Mark 6:30-44 | Jon Ashley | October 6, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 43:45


    The way of Jesus invites us into both work and rest, trusting Jesus' ability to provide our daily bread.

    The Jesus Way vs. The Herod Way | Mark 6:14-29 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | September 29, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 41:13


    The way of power and privilege tells us that life should get easier as we get more powerful; the way of Jesus tells us we should expect suffering as the place where we experiece God's greatest power.

    Peacemaking Q&R | Making Peace | Jon Ashley | September 25, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 49:50


    Pastor Jon responds to questions we received during our series on The Practice of Peacemaking, along with a few responses from Pastor Duane Crabbs about peacemaking, nonviolence, politics, and justice. To learn more about The Practice of Peacemaking, visit www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

    Making Peace In Our Political Divisions | Making Peace | Mark 12:13-17 | Jon Ashley | September 22, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 42:32


    Jesus challenges political idolatry and confronts the injustice that occurs when we miss the image of God in everyone, include our political opponents. This teaching is part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of six practices in our community rule of life. Learn more, download practice guides, and get recommended readings and resources at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

    Making Peace through Community Development | Making Peace | Jeremiah 29:1-14 | Jon Ashley | September 15, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 45:34


    Making peace means working for the wholeness and flourishing of the city, especially if you feel like an exile or an outsider. This teaching is part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of the six practices in our community rule of life. Learn more, download a practice guide, and find more resources and readings at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

    Making Peace In The Midst of Violence | Making Peace | Matthew 5:21-25; 38-48 | Duane Crabbs | September 8, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 38:39


    Jesus calls us to challenge the prevailing attitude toward violence with nonviolent love. This teaching was given by Pastor Duane Crabbs, founder of South Street Ministries, and. ispart of our series on the practice of peacemaking. Learn more at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

    How To Forgive | Making Peace | Matthew 18:21-35 | Jon Ashley | September 1, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 46:19


    Jesus is realistic about forgiveness: it's hard. But as we understand the heart of God to forgive it releases forgiveness in us toward others. This teaching is part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of the six practices of our community rule of life. Learn more, download a practice guide, and find recommended readings at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

    The Theology of Shalom | Making Peace | Revelation 21:1-5a | Lon Snyder | August 25, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 41:52


    The storyline of the Bible is the story of God making a world of peace and then rescuing and restoring shalom through Jesus. This teaching is a part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of the six practices of our community rule of life. Learn more, download a practice guide, and dig deeper at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

    What Peacemaking Is (And Isn't) | Making Peace | Matthew 5:1-10 | Jon Ashley | August 18, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 26:00


    Peacemaking is not peacekeeping, but rather leaning in and engaging conflict in order to see reconciliation and wholeness like God intends. This teaching was given at our annual outdoor service. This series is part of our community rule of life. Learn more at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

    The Kingdom of God Is Like... | Mark 4:21-34 | Gospel of Mark | Darnell Wilson | July 14, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 49:35


    The kingdom of God is not like what we expect.

    Jesus Teaches in Parables | Mark 4:1-20 | Gospel of Mark | Olivia Noland | July 7, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 47:42


    Jesus' teaching in parables invites us to consider if we are truly listening to him and allowing him to lead us.

    Four Ways We Put Jesus In A Box | Mark 6:1-13 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | August 11, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 45:36


    It's possible to put Jesus in a box of your limited expectations and as a result limit the work of God in your life.

    Jesus In My Desperation | Mark 5:21-43 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | August 4, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 43:39


    Jesus meets us in our desperation with compassion and hope.

    Jesus Delivers From Darkness | Mark 5:1-20 | Gospel of Mark | Mario Hauser | July 28, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 39:50


    Jesus delivers us from darkness to share good news to those still in the dark.

    Even the Storms Obey Him | Mark 4:35-41 | Gospel of Mark | Darnell Wilson | July 21, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 54:51


    Our circumstances may be overwhelming, but we have in Jesus a King who controls the waves.

    Two Surprising Ways to Reject Jesus | Gospel of Mark | Mark 2:20-35 | Jon Ashley | June 30, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 40:56


    In the way of Jesus, those who think they are in are out, while those who are used to being out are welcomed in.

    How Jesus Makes Disciples | Mark 2:7-19 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | June 23, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 41:33


    Jesus makes disciples through the process of being with him and then doing the things that he does.

    Jesus Welcomes Sinners As Sinners | Mark 2:13-22 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | June 16, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 42:58


    Changing your behavior is not a precondition to receiving the love and welcome of Jesus.

    What You Really Need From Jesus | Mark 2:1-12 | Gospel of Mark | Jon Ashley | June 9, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 45:41


    Jesus doesn't want to treat the symptoms in your life; he wants to heal you of your deepest condition.

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