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Church Life Today
A Very Little Office of Compline, with Bo Bonner

Church Life Today

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 31:58


I'm really tempted to open by saying that this episode it is about teaching your children how to die. Now I'm not saying that; all I'm saying is that I thought about saying that so you know it was an option. Why might I have said that? Because, as my guest will share, guiding your children toward the rest and surrender of sleep is, in the grand view, a preparation for death, and even more, of placing your whole self into the hands of God. So maybe I should start again by saying this episode is about teaching your children to place themselves into the hands of God. That sounds nicer. It is also true because this episode is about introducing children to the basic rhythm of the Church's night prayer, known as compline. And my guest has written for us a profoundly abbreviated and developmentally appropriate little book for just that purpose. My friend Bo Bonner is a teacher, speaker, radio host, poet, husband of one and father of five, but he is also a Benedictine Oblate at Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma. What he and his artist collaborate have created is a book for children to pray with that brings them into the wisdom and the discipline of Church's life, as it is mostly subtly and brilliantly expressed in the monastery, in the keeping of liturgical hours. That's what this episode is about … but it is also really does have to do with teaching your children how to die because it is shaping them in how to live in Christ.Follow-up Resources:A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children, by Bo Bonner, illustrated by Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs“You Gotta Confront What You Are!” by Travis Lacy, article via Church Life JournalThe Church Communications Ecology Program (CCEP) from the McGrath Institute for Church Life, where Bo was a participant in 2022Church Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

River Church - Messages
Church Life

River Church - Messages

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 46:53


We serve a God of order, not chaos... which is why He has set up His church with structure that works. Find out what that looks like and how a Biblically founded church operates. Are you coming to give, or only receive?

Christian Formation
299 - Should Baptism be a Requirement for Church Membership?

Christian Formation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 49:26


In this episode, we address our foundational question for this mini-series: What does baptism have to do with church membership? Should baptism be a requirement for membership? Are baptism and church membership two distinct commitments, or are they linked in the life of the church? How should Christians think of the connection between the two? Join us as we explore how Christians can think biblically about the relationship between baptism and church membership, and what Providence will practice moving forward.ResourcesPodcast Episodes138 - Commitments of Church Members139 - Proclaim and Protect, Contribute, Sacraments089 - Infant Baptism (with Kyle McClellan)090 - Believer's Baptism (with Bobby Jamieson)WrittenCovenantal (presbyterian)Westminster Confession of Faith 28.1“Baptism is a sacrament of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus Christ, not only for the solemn admission of the party baptized into the visible church, but also to be unto him a sign and seal of the covenant of grace…”Book of Order (Presbyterian Church U.S.A.)G-1.0303 - Church Membership"A faithful member accepts Christ's call to be involved responsibly in the ministry of his Church... A person becomes an active member of the congregation through baptism and profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior."Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

Hope Church Utah
Hope Church - Life's Big Questions_ How Can We Be Less Judgy? - 11_9_25

Hope Church Utah

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 34:13


Hope Church - Life's Big Questions_ How Can We Be Less Judgy? - 11_9_25 by Hope Church Utah

Derwood Alliance Church
Masterpiece: Serving in All Seasons

Derwood Alliance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 38:25


Discover how one Sunday school teacher's faithfulness sparked a spiritual legacy leading to Billy Graham! Pastor Mark shares the inspiring story of Edward Kimball and challenges us to step out in faith today—not someday. Learn how to identify your current season of life, understand your spiritual gifts, and take action in serving God right where you are. Whether you're seeking, growing, or guiding others, God has a purpose for YOU today. Stop waiting for the perfect moment and start living out God's design now! This encouraging message will help you embrace your calling and join the great adventure God has planned. Remember: you are God's masterpiece, created for good works. Will you follow Jesus today?#ChristianLiving, #FaithInAction, #SpiritualGifts, #ServingGod, #FollowJesus, #GodsDesign, #ChurchLife, #ChristianMotivation, #PurposeDrivenLife, #Masterpiece

Mt Pulaski Christian Church Sermon Audio
The Gospel Story, The Church: Life Through Death || Galatians 2:11-21

Mt Pulaski Christian Church Sermon Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 28:37


Sermon & Communion Meditation: Casey McCormick

BuddyWalk with Jesus
Christianity in the Present Tense

BuddyWalk with Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 36:00


Send us a text Unity in the Spirit isn't a nostalgic slogan or a distant goal—it's Christianity in the present tense. In this episode, we explore Paul's call to “keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” as a lived, right-now reality we guard rather than a trophy we earn. Drawing on Jesus' prayer in John 17 and the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, we name practical ways unity becomes embodied in everyday church life: slowing our speech, blessing across differences, confessing quickly, sharing the Table, and praying “Come, Holy Spirit” in the space between us. If you're weary of division, this conversation invites you into a hopeful, present-moment apprenticeship with Jesus—where the Spirit stitches diverse people into one Body, today. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson
Feminism, False Idols, and the Fear of Truth

Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 53:38


Today we're discussing the debate between feminists and non-feminists, and why I side with the non-feminists for biblical reasons. Just because women can do some of what men do doesn't mean we should. We'll also continue discussing the Charlie Kirk case, Erika Kirk's strange behavior, why being a widow doesn't automatically make you innocent, and why it's deeply concerning that TPUSA refuses to distance itself from Israel, even as Charlie's final words publicly challenged Israel, Judaism, and the control of figures like Ben Shapiro over the conservative movement.

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Strength to Strength
S2S Sisters: "The Sisters' Role in Intentional Church Life" by Crystal Johnson and Alyssa Wray

Strength to Strength

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 86:37


November 1, 2025Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Crystal Johnson and Alyssa Wray to help us rediscover the vital role of sisters in the Christian community.What are the roles and responsibilities of sisters in Christian community? Because women in many of our churches are not preaching at the Sunday gathering and are not in main leadership roles, it may feel as if their contributions are not as valuable or even necessary. But, is this truly the case? Women in the New Testament and throughout history have served vital roles in the Christian community. Alyssa and Crystal, two women living in community together, will be exploring some of the ways women can serve their churches and communities through activities like hospitality, prayer, discipleship, and acts of service which are all rooted in Christ's own life of service here on earth.https://strengthtostrength.org/the-sisters-role-in-intentional-church-life/

Church Life Today
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the Devotion to the Sacred Heart

Church Life Today

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 49:18


Every fall, the McGrath Institute for Church Life hosts the wildly popular “Saturdays with the Saints” lecture series. For one hour on the morning of Notre Dame home football games, a scholar typically from Notre Dame delivers a public lecture on a saint. The room is always full and, in fact, there are auxiliary rooms to hold the overflow crowd. People who gather on campus for football games apparently also really want to learn about the saints. We've been hosting this series for 15 years now, and this year we focused on “Saints of the Sacred Heart.”I want to offer you, our dear listeners, a little taste of this series through our humble podcast. In episodes to come, I'll talk with some of the lecturers from the 2025 series about the saint of the Sacred Heart that they themselves spoke on. But it is hard to do that with the presenter from the first lecture in this year's series because that lecturer is me. So, here's what I'm doing today. I am going to deliver my lecture here, on our podcast. I'll link in the show notes the few slides I included, but otherwise you will hear what the audience at Saturdays with the Saints heard. My saint was St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, specifically as the saint who ushered in the rebirth of the devotion to the Sacred Heart in the modern world. I hope you enjoy.Follow-up Resources:The slides that accompanied this lecture are available here.Learn more about the “Saturdays with the Saints” series: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/events/saturdays-with-the-saints/“Dilexit Nos – Part 1, a conversation with Joshua McManaway and Melissa Moschella” (about Pope Francis's encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus), podcast episode via Church Life Today“Dilexit Nos – Part 2, a conversation with Brett Robinson and Abigail Favale” (about Pope Francis's encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus), podcast episode via Church Life TodayChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Hope Church Utah
Hope Church - Life's Big Questions_ What About Politics? - 11_2_25

Hope Church Utah

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 35:51


Hope Church - Life's Big Questions_ What About Politics? - 11_2_25 by Hope Church Utah

Sermons
Priorities of Church Life: Teaching

Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025


Christian Formation
297 - Baptism and the Covenants

Christian Formation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 57:00


In this episode, we explore the covenantal argument for baptism. Throughout Scripture, God makes covenants with His people, and baptism is often viewed as the sign of initiation into that covenant relationship. But how do these two ideas connect? How does a biblical understanding of God's covenants shape the way we think about baptism? We'll argue that, based on our relationship with God under the new covenant, baptism should be administered only to those who profess faith in Christ.Resources156 - The Comfort of Covenants090 - Believer's Baptism (with Bobby Jamieson)089 - Infant Baptism (with Kyle McClellan)Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

The Implanted Word Podcast
Church Life… In an Upside-Down World Part 2

The Implanted Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 25:00


How do you receive God's Word? For many believers, the Bible is a tool used to reinforce their own preconceived notions and the way they want to perceive the world. They wield it recklessly as a sword, ready to take down anyone who disagrees with them. But, as Pastor Bill will point out in the example of the Bereans, this book, this gift from God, is meant to reveal who He is to our hearts. When we study it with humility, he'll reveal His truth and transform our hearts to be more like His.

The Implanted Word Podcast
Church Life… In an Upside-Down World Part 2

The Implanted Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 25:00


How do you receive God's Word? For many believers, the Bible is a tool used to reinforce their own preconceived notions and the way they want to perceive the world. They wield it recklessly as a sword, ready to take down anyone who disagrees with them. But, as Pastor Bill will point out in the example of the Bereans, this book, this gift from God, is meant to reveal who He is to our hearts. When we study it with humility, he'll reveal His truth and transform our hearts to be more like His.

The Implanted Word Podcast
Church Life… In an Upside-Down World Part 1

The Implanted Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 25:00


In today's message from Pastor Bill, we'll encounter a group of Jews who challenge us in our walk. This group was from the region of Berea, and they were known and still remembered for their faithfulness to God's Word. They diligently studied it daily, and when Paul came with the Gospel, they received him eagerly and weighed his words against the Word of God. This is what we need to be doing every time we take in teaching, testing it for ourselves to be sure it aligns with Scripture.

The Implanted Word Podcast
Church Life… In an Upside-Down World Part 1

The Implanted Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 25:00


In today's message from Pastor Bill, we'll encounter a group of Jews who challenge us in our walk. This group was from the region of Berea, and they were known and still remembered for their faithfulness to God's Word. They diligently studied it daily, and when Paul came with the Gospel, they received him eagerly and weighed his words against the Word of God. This is what we need to be doing every time we take in teaching, testing it for ourselves to be sure it aligns with Scripture.

The ThinkND Podcast
True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture, Part 6: Is There a Feminine Genius?

The ThinkND Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 94:31


Episode Topic: Is There a Feminine Genius? Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the genius of women to be “more fully expressed in the life of society as a whole, as well as in the life of the Church” (Letter to Women 10). Throughout his papacy, in fact, he emphasized women's “prophetic character,” calling on them to be “witnesses” and “sentinels” — guardians of the sacred gift of life and the order of love (Mulieris Dignitatem 29; Homily at Lourdes 2004). “Is There a Feminine Genius?” a panel discussion with Deborah Savage, Sr. Theresa Aletheia, Abigail Favale, Sr. Ann Astell, and moderator Melissa Moschella, took place at the McGrath Institute for Church Life conference True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture at the University of Notre Dame in March 2025, developed by Abigail Favale, Ph.D., Professor of the Practice, Theology & Literature, at the McGrath Institute for Church Life.Featured Speakers:Melissa Moschella, University of Notre DameSr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, Sisters of the Little Way of Beauty, Truth, and GoodnessSister Ann W. Astell, University of Notre DameAbigail Favale, University of Notre DameDeborah Savage, Ph.D., Franciscan University of SteubenvilleRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/ae947f.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Cole Mill Road Church of Christ Podcast
Church Life, Living in Relationship?

Cole Mill Road Church of Christ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 34:43


Tim Wood Faith, Love, Hope at Work (2025)

Shade Mountain Christian Fellowship
The Church Tempered Together – Clifford Bontrager (Sun. Morn.) [2025 Revival Meetings]

Shade Mountain Christian Fellowship

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 54:15


Soul Revival Church Podcast
The journey together

Soul Revival Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 36:48


Jai preaches from 1 Peter 2:4–12 on what it means to live as God's people — a community built on Jesus, the living cornerstone.The church is not a collection of the moral elite, but a community of the rescued. We are a royal priesthood and a holy nation, called to serve with humility, love others deeply, and reflect the grace of the One who chose us.When we understand that the God who owns the stars calls us His treasure, it changes how we see church — not as a place we go, but as a people we belong to.

Day by Day from Lifeword
Praying for Pastors' Kids: Navigating Expectations and True Purpose in Church Life

Day by Day from Lifeword

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 3:49


On this episode of Day by Day, Living in the Glass House, Dr. Clif Johnson talks with Noah Johnson as they share insights on how church members can pray for their pastors' families—especially their kids—by focusing on inward spiritual change and genuine motivation, rather than just outward appearances or routine church attendance. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

HeightsCast: Forming Men Fully Alive
Dr. Melissa Moschella on Parental Rights in Natural and Constitutional Law

HeightsCast: Forming Men Fully Alive

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 71:21


What are parental rights? Are they a legal stance—or a philosophical one? In today's conversation, Dr. Melissa Moschella of the University of Notre Dame discusses the profound and practical implications of the parent-child relationship. She then explores how those conclusions operate in the American legal tradition, tracing from natural law to John Locke to historic court cases and the public discourse today. Chapters: 3:46 True rights imply true duties 10:04 Natural law: knowable through reason 15:00 The rights and duties of parents 22:32 Role of the state in the American tradition 28:44 Twentieth-century shift, John Rawls 37:29 Whether schools can be value-neutral 43:34 Parental rights in American courts 46:47 Beyond religious liberty 55:00 School choice as parental choice 1:00:57 Public discourse: how to talk to friends, family, neighbors 1:05:30 Her book on natural law Links: Melissa Moschella, Ph.D., McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame To Whom Do Children Belong? Parental Rights, Civic Education, and Children's Autonomy by Melissa Moschella Ethics, Politics, and Natural Law: Principles for Human Flourishing by Melissa Moschella Democratic Education by Amy Guttman (argued against by Dr. Moschella) Brief of Amica Curiae in Support of Petitioners by Melissa Moschella “Nonreligious Parents Have Rights Too,” WSJ op-ed by Melissa Moschella Also on the Forum: The Mortara Case: Parental Authority and Thomas Aquinas featuring Dr. Matthew Tapie and Dr. Lionel Yaceczko Parents as Primary Educators by Michael Moynihan Featured Opportunities: Fathers' Conference at The Heights School (November 1, 2025) The Art of Teaching Boys Conference at The Heights School (January 7-9, 2026 / May 6-8, 2026)

James Wilson Institute Podcast
Parental Rights from the Natural Law Tradition to Skrmetti and Mahmoud: Foundations and Applications with Professor Melissa Moschella

James Wilson Institute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 53:47


Professor Melissa Moschella of the University of Notre Dame joins us to discuss the contents of her recently published book titled, "Ethics, Politics, and Natural Law: Principles for Human Flourishing." A rich yet cogent articulation of New Natural Law Theory (NNLT), Moschella's work has been described as "the clearest, most readable exposition and defense of contemporary natural law theory yet to appear" by Dr. Robert George. Professor Moschella provides an overview of the ideas in her book with respect to the subject of parental rights and two recent landmark decisions currently shaping its discourse. Melissa Moschella is Professor of the Practice in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame's McGrath Institute for Church Life. Her work spans the fields of ethics, political philosophy, and law, and her areas of special expertise include natural law theory, biomedical ethics, and the family, especially parental rights. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College, earned a Licentiate in Philosophy summa cum laude from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, and received her Ph.D. in Political Philosophy from Princeton University. 

Christian Formation
296 - What Do Christians Believe About Baptism? A Guide to Different Views

Christian Formation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 35:18


What is baptism? This episode seeks to dive into the different views on baptism in Christianity, and then highlight the reformed view we believe at Providence Church. The goal of this episode is to help you understand the different views as well as have humility and charity towards other Christian views. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

Future Christian
Aligning Church Life with the Gospel: Sheryl Johnson on Stewardship, Justice, and Everyday Faith

Future Christian

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 47:35 Transcription Available


What does it look like for a church's budget, bylaws, and building to reflect the values of justice and faith? In this episode of the Future Christian Podcast, host Loren Richmond Jr. speaks with Rev. Dr. Sheryl Johnson, theologian, ethicist, and author of Serving Money, Serving God: Aligning Radical Justice, Christian Practice, and Church Life (Fortress Press, 2023). Together they explore how churches can move beyond good intentions to embody justice through everyday practices—especially around finance, fundraising, stewardship, and administration. They discuss: Why church administration is theological, not just logistical How job postings and pay scales reveal a congregation's real values The pitfalls of donor-centered fundraising and better alternatives Honest communication about money, failure, and hope How churches can make ethical decisions about property and buildings What it means to see the local church as a foretaste of God's reign Sheryl challenges pastors and leaders to re-imagine what “faithful stewardship” truly means in today's world—where economic justice, transparency, and collaboration are essential for credible ministry. Sheryl Johnson (she/her) is a settler on Ohlone land and was born in Treaty 1 Territory in what is colonially known as Winnipeg, Canada. She began teaching at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in the fall of 2020, as she was defending her PhD in Theology and Ethics at Graduate Theological Union. Her dissertation focused on the intersections of social justice (racial, economic, gender, etc) and ecclesial practices (specifically stewardship, finance, and polity). A book based on her dissertation, Serving Money, Serving God:  Aligning Radical Justice, Christian Practice, and Church Life, was published by Fortress Press in 2023. Sheryl is an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada, with dual standing in the United Church of Christ. Sheryl has served several congregations, campus ministries, ecumenical advocacy organizations (especially KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives and the Student Christian Movement/World Student Christian Federation), and global church partners (specifically the National Council of Churches of the Philippines and People's Action Forum in Zambia), in addition to her academic work. She completed her M.Div and MPS degrees at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto and also completed a Certificate of Specialization in Theology and Ecology at the University of St. Michael's College during her theological studies. Sheryl is passionate about embodied, participatory, and critical pedagogies and supporting students to make connections between justice commitments and vocational practices.    Mentioned Resources:

Dr. Tom Curran Podcast
October 21 -Our Lady of the Sign: Book Interview w/ Dr. Abigail Favale

Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 54:23


Dr. Tom Curran interviews Abigail Favale, Ph.D, author and professor in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, about her book Our Lady of the Sign: A Novel. (Ignatius Press)

Hope Church Utah
Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - How Do We Get Along? - 10_19_25

Hope Church Utah

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 35:14


Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - How Do We Get Along? - 10_19_25 by Hope Church Utah

Draw Near
Hot Takes and Life Updates

Draw Near

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 68:52


In this episode, we're giving you a peek behind the curtain with real-life updates and our unfiltered takes on everything from reality shows and parish bingos to social media, smartphones, and DIY projects. We even get serious for a moment about how we use technology, faith, and the “thoughts and prayers” culture online. If you've ever wondered what we're like when the mics aren't scripted—this one's for you. Fun, honest, and a little unpredictable, this episode mixes laughter with reflection on living faith in everyday life. Writing projects mentioned: "The Surrender Journal (https://www.drawnear.me/drawnearshop/p/the-surrender-journal)" "Near to You: (https://www.drawnear.me/drawnearshop/p/near-to-you-a-10-date-marriage-retreat-at-home-pre-order)" Marriage retreat at home Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Click here (https://www.patreon.com/c/drawnear/membership) to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fredandkara/)! Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

The ThinkND Podcast
True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture, Part 5: Rethinking Complementarity

The ThinkND Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 41:36


Episode Topic: Rethinking Complementarity“Rethinking Complementarity,” was presented by Abigail Favale, Ph.D. This discussion took place at the McGrath Institute for Church Life conference True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture at the University of Notre Dame in March 2025. The conference was developed by Favale, who is Professor of the Practice, Theology & Literature, at the McGrath Institute for Church Life.Featured Speakers:-Abigail Favale,Professor of the Practice, Theology & Literature, at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/6bac46.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

The Implanted Word Podcast
Church Life Together Part 2

The Implanted Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 25:00


Text, email, messenger, facetime, skype… you could go on and on with the various means we have to communicate with others in our world. And of course, there's still the option of meeting face-to-face. As Pastor Bill will remind us in today's message, we have an amazing privilege and responsibility before us in this life. We've been given new life in Christ, and we're surrounded by people who are drowning in their sin and sorrow. We need to get out there and share the hope we've found.

The Implanted Word Podcast
Church Life Together Part 2

The Implanted Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 25:00


Text, email, messenger, facetime, skype… you could go on and on with the various means we have to communicate with others in our world. And of course, there's still the option of meeting face-to-face. As Pastor Bill will remind us in today's message, we have an amazing privilege and responsibility before us in this life. We've been given new life in Christ, and we're surrounded by people who are drowning in their sin and sorrow. We need to get out there and share the hope we've found.

Hope Church Utah
Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - How Do We Handle the Mystery of Evil? - 10_12_25

Hope Church Utah

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 36:33


Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - How Do We Handle the Mystery of Evil? - 10_12_25 by Hope Church Utah

The Implanted Word Podcast
Church Life Together Part 1

The Implanted Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 25:00


You're called to prophesy to the world around you. That doesn't mean you need a pulpit and a congregation. This means you need to share the Good News of the Gospel with the people in your community through your words and deeds. As Pastor Bill will point out in today's message, some in the Church make themselves busy in every other way possible, and the work they do is wonderful, but those activities and programs are only part of the picture. The focus needs to be on sharing Jesus. 

The Implanted Word Podcast
Church Life Together Part 1

The Implanted Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 25:00


You're called to prophesy to the world around you. That doesn't mean you need a pulpit and a congregation. This means you need to share the Good News of the Gospel with the people in your community through your words and deeds. As Pastor Bill will point out in today's message, some in the Church make themselves busy in every other way possible, and the work they do is wonderful, but those activities and programs are only part of the picture. The focus needs to be on sharing Jesus. 

The Theology Mill
Melissa Moschella / The New Natural Law

The Theology Mill

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 56:25


KEYWORDS: - new natural law – moral philosophy – ethics – Aquinas – Aristotle – subsidiarity – political philosophyBIO: Melissa Moschella is a professor of the practice in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame's McGrath Institute for Church Life. She is the author of To Whom Do Children Belong? Parental Rights, Civic Education, and Children's Autonomy (2017) and Ethics, Politics, and Natural Law: Principles for Human Flourishing (2025). PODCAST LINKS:- Ethics, Politics, and Natural Law (book): https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268209261/ethics-politics-and-natural-law/ NEWSLETTER:Subscribe to our podcast newsletter and get ***40% OFF*** any Wipf and Stock book: ⁠http://eepurl.com/cMB8ML⁠. (Be sure to check the box next to “Podcast Updates: The Theology Mill” before hitting Subscribe.) CONNECT:Website: ⁠https://wipfandstock.com/blog/category/podcast/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Wipfandstockpublishers⁠X/Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/TheologyMill⁠ *The Theology Mill and Wipf and Stock Publishers would like to thank Luca Di Alessandro for making their song “A Celestial Keyboard” available for use as the podcast's transition music. Link to license: ⁠https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/⁠.

Christ Community Church of Pembroke Pines
Church Life, “Are You a Good Berean?

Christ Community Church of Pembroke Pines

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 46:17


Church Life, “Are You a Good Berean?”                                     (Acts 17:10-15)  The Right Mind (vv. 10-11)Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. - Charles Spurgeon -  Heb. 5:12-14 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, 13 for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. 14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.  Ro. 15:4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. The Right Heart (v. 12) The Right Mission (vv. 13-15)How to Develop Wisdom and Discernment (through God's means of grace):1.     Seek God in the word (be a good Berean)2.     Seek God in prayer (Ja. 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.)3.     Seek God in the fellowship of the local church (‘iron sharpens iron')

Faith Over Breakfast
#6003 Kickball, Board Games & Brotherhood

Faith Over Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 56:24


Send us a Text Message - include your name!In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Andy and Eric completely let loose. They talk baseball. They talk board games. They talk about their two churches teaming up for a baseball, kickball, and board-gaming extravaganza. It's friendship, laughter, and chaos all wrapped into one conversation.Honestly, they're just having a blast. This episode is pure fun, one you'll want to hear more than once. If this description doesn't convince you to listen, I'm not sure what will.Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS1. CASH APP2. Justgive"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each episode, the pastors delve into thought-provoking topics and offer inspiring insights and practical guidance for those seeking to deepen their relationship with Jesus. With occasional guests joining the conversation, "Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" provides a unique perspective on what it means to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.Support:https://www.buzzsprout.com/97804/support

Church Life Today
What is College Really for? Notre Dame's Experiment in Holistic Education, with Bill Mattison

Church Life Today

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 49:00


What if a university included among its common learning goals for its students, cultivating the practice of disciplined attention and becoming active participants in your holistic formation? That would mean, I suppose, that such a university would be interested and invested in not just what their graduates could do or produce, but also in who they become. Such an education would value the education of the heart alongside and integrated with the education of the mind. This would go a long way toward giving a fresh, persuasive response to the increasingly pressing questions of what is college really for and is it really worth it.These two learning goals – cultivating the practicing of disciplined attention and becoming active participants in your holistic formation – are in fact the stated goals of the newly launched first-year seminar at the University of Notre Dame. This is a course that every single Notre Dame student takes in their first semester of college, in a seminar setting comprised of 19 students, one instructor, and one peer leader. It is called the Moreau First-Year Seminar, named after the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Blessed Basil Moreau. The seminar seeks to give students a common entry point for their collegiate education, an education that takes seriously the responsibility and privilege of pursuing a life well-lived.Joining me today to talk about this vision of education and the challenging project of creating a common yet substantive seminar for all undergraduate students is my friend and colleague, Professor Bill Mattison. Bill serves as the academic director of the Moreau Program, in addition to his role as Wilsey College Professor of moral theology and ethics.Follow-up Resources:Learn more about the Moreau First-Year Seminar at https://moreaufirstyear.nd.edu/ “In Search of a Full Life,” podcast episode via Church Life Today“Forming an Intentional College Culture, with Joe Wurtz,” podcast episode via Church Life Today“Becoming the Adult in the Room, with Sarah Pelrine,” podcast episode via Church Life Today“There is no such thing as winning at life, with Elizabeth Klein,” podcast episode via Church Life TodayChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Hope Church Utah
Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - Why do I sin? - 10_5_25

Hope Church Utah

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 34:30


Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - Why do I sin? - 10_5_25 by Hope Church Utah

Silverdale Baptist Church
Serving the Master, Building His Church | Life in the Body of Christ - Romans 15:1-13 | Ben Schoening (9/28/2025)

Silverdale Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 37:42


ABOUT SILVERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH Silverdale exists to lead people into an authentic relationship with Christ so they will worship God, grow in their faith, and serve the Lord in our community and world. Silverdale's Lead Pastor is Tony Walliser. FIND US ONLINE Website http://silverdalebc.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/silverdalebcInstagram https://www.instagram.com/silverdalebcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverdalebc

Hope Church Utah
Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - What Happens Next? - 9_28_25

Hope Church Utah

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 35:35


Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - What Happens Next? - 9_28_25 by Hope Church Utah

Hope Church Utah
Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - Who am I? - 9_21_25

Hope Church Utah

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 36:49


Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - Who am I? - 9_21_25 by Hope Church Utah

Church Life Today
Emotional Holiness, with Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB

Church Life Today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 36:24


Have you ever considered the divine plan for your emotions? We might think God's plan would be for us to get rid of our emotions or ignore them, but the wisdom of the Christian tradition says otherwise. So, too, does the Son of God, who took on our human emotions when he took on our flesh. The key to the divine plan for our emotions lies in integration and alignment, working to direct all parts of ourselves toward the good God intends for us. But how do we do that? My guest today has spent a considerable amount of time thinking such things, practicing such things, even teaching and preaching on such things. He is Abbot Austin Murphy, a Benedictine monk of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle, Illinois, who holds a Ph.D. in theology from Notre Dame. His new book, Emotional Holiness: Discovering the Divine Plan for Your Human Emotions, offers guidance on how to reckon with and direct our emotions, into concord rather than discord with our mind and our will. It is a practical book that is filled with insight.Follow-up Resources:Emotional Holiness: Discovering the Divine Plan for Your Human Emotions, by Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB.“Monastic Life and Human Ecology, with Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB,” podcast episode via Church Life TodayChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Hope Church Utah
Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - What do we do with Evil? - 9_14_25

Hope Church Utah

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 31:36


Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - What do we do with Evil? - 9_14_25 by Hope Church Utah

Campus Bible Church
Enjoying the Abundant Life of Jesus: Church Life

Campus Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 38:08


Hope Church Utah
Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - Are You Sure? - 9_7_25

Hope Church Utah

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 32:28


Hope Church - Life's Big Questions - Are You Sure? - 9_7_25 by Hope Church Utah

MCC Sermons
How the Gospel Affects Church Life (Romans 12:3-8)

MCC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025


Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano's Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
Artificial Intelligence and the Compatibility of Faith and Science

Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano's Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 56:11


Heather Foucault-Camm, Program Director of the Science & Religion Initiative at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, speaks with Bishop Caggiano about: space ethics, the implications of artificial intelligence, the question: "What do you believe more: science or theology?", and more. Email List: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ Other shows The Tangent: https://thetangent.podbean.com/ Daily Gospel Reflections https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/  The Frontline With Joe & Joe: https://thefrontlinewithjoeandjoe.podbean.com/ Restless Catholic Young Adults: https://restlesscatholicmedia.podbean.com/  

Church Life Today
Hoops, Hope, and Holiness, with Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C.

Church Life Today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 40:39


Hoops, Hope, and Holiness, with Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C. Everybody at Notre Dame knows Fr. Pete. He's the director of campus ministry, who's responsible for leading a team that cares for the spiritual needs of our student body. He lives in a Notre Dame residence hall, where about 250 young men share life – and pranks – together. He's the chaplain of the Notre Dame men's basketball team, where he helps guide student-athletes through the privilege and challenges of balancing very busy lives. He's even the sometimes-DJ for campus events, including live on College Game Day when the show visited campus a couple years ago. But at the heart of it all, he is a Holy Cross priest, dedicated to his prayer and ministry, and to his religious community in the Congregation of Holy Cross.Fr. Pete and I have been close friends for over 20 years. He joins me today to talk about ministry to our students, chaplaincy to the basketball team, his own vocation, and being fully alive.Follow-up Resources:Story about “Fr. Pete” in the Notre Dame Magazine.Learn more about Campus Ministry at Notre Dame.Church Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.