Podcast appearances and mentions of kevin makins

Last week we looked at the Confession that anchors us in eternity. This week we shift back to the edges, exploring how the living God meets each of us exactly where we are and draws us towards Him. As we are drawn in, we are afforded opportunities to question and refine the Convictions of our own unique experience.Preached by Kevin Makins and Nina Schuurman-Drenth on May 25 2025, in the Eucharist Church Sanctuary.

Don't let the title fool you, this is a good news sermon. God is merciful. Let's stay humble.Sermon preached by Kevin Makins in the Eucharist Sanctuary, March 23 2025.

The old adage is true.Preached by Kevin Makins in the Eucharist Sanctuary, February 9 2025.

A sermon about prayer. Preached in the Eucharist Sanctuary by Kevin Makins on January 26, 2025.

On maps, spiritual encounter, experience, explanation, and the recognition that "Surely the LORD was in this place and I didn't know it. Preaching by Kevin Makins in the Eucharist Sanctuary, January 19 2025

There's this book we like called "Why Would Anyone Go To Church?". It's by Kevin Makins, and we like it a lot. So, we decided to talk about it for a few weeks.

Kevin Makins returns to the pulpit to explore how we are shaped by the narratives around us. Preached in the Eucharist Sanctuary on January 12, 2025.

The Good Life in Babylon concludes on the other end of the Biblical cannon: The Book of Revelation, like the Book of Genesis, offers us a peek behind the curtain at the patterns that shape reality. This time we spot the inevitable end of the city, and it's rebirth due to Christ's faithfulness. It's a hopeful, terrifying ending to the greatest and grandest story in history. Sermon preached in the Eucharist Sanctuary by Kevin Makins on November 24 2024.

Early Christianity was a distinctly urban movement. Why? Preached by Kevin Makins in the Eucharist Sanctuary, November 17 2024.

On building houses, planting gardens, having children, taking hot showers, making peace with the potential end of the world, and seeking God. Our sermon series "The Good Life in Babylon" takes a more hopeful turn. Preached by Kevin Makins in the Eucharist Sanctuary, October 27 2024.

Sometimes it feels impossible to do the right thing in Babylon. Thank God for grace. Preached by Kevin Makins in the Eucharist sanctuary, October 20, 2024.

What does an ancient command to "tear down high places" offer to modern people attempting to live faithfully in the city? Our sermon series "The Good Life in Babylon" continues with reflections on advertising and idolatry. Preached by Kevin Makins in the Eucharist Sanctuary, October 13 2024.

Once again we're in podcast land. The sermon live recordings aren't working, but it's probably better this way. Two sermons: One is live, if you catch it you catch it, and one is here, at your convenience. Lord Willing, both words will accomplish what they are meant to accomplish. So for this week, our second "podcast exclusive," we look at the story of Exodus in light of our sermon series The Good Life in Babylon. This week: How to Leave a City Preached by Kevin Makins in the Eucharist Sanctuary, September 30 2024.

This Sunday our podcast recording failed (which was so thematically fitting) and so we've had to once again fling this sermon into the heavens, with the hope it will be caught by a high place and sent back down towards the earth where you can listen to it, on your device, whenever it is convenient to you. All that to say, this week we're exploring the Tower of Babel, a story that reveals much to us about the shape of a city, the power that comes with height, and the cost of that power. Hopefully it will offer you a helpful framework for discerning our own times. Preached by Kevin Makins in the Eucharist Sanctuary, September 25 2024.

Kevin Makins on what Names mean.

What does it mean to speak of the spiritual, and why is it so difficult? Kevin Makins preaches on Mark 1:21-28.

Kevin Makins preaches on how the right word at the right time can light an unstoppable fire. Metaphorically.

Kevin Makins closes out our series on "Vice + Virtue" with a reflection on anger, which as he admits, is his default vice. But before that, an update from Pastor Nina Schuurman-Drenth about her present season of life. Pray for her and the whole Schuurman family as they navigate these incredibly challenging times.

Kevin Makins preaches a sermon on the two sides of our faith. May GOD bring us into genuine encounter with both.

January 25, 2023 - Kevin Makins - Why Would Anyone Not Go To Church? by Acadia Divinity College

You should repent. It's the best. - Kevin Makins

Whether we are aware of it or not, we're all searching for something. Jesus and the Psalmist suggest that perhaps it's not something at all, but someone we ought to seek. - Kevin Makins

I never really got the Psalms. They seemed a little dramatic, un-relatable, and unnecessarily emotional. But then I started praying the Psalms regularly, chanting them alone and with others, and I'm realized that it's true: I really didn't understand the Psalms. And now it's time rectify that error. - Kevin Makins

Kevin Makins preaches on a bold decision: To give worth to the One who is Most High.

Kevin Makins reflects on how, together in Christ, we can finally escape the multiverse of madness! Also, Claire P, shares some stories and reflection on 541 Eatery and Exchange.

We live in a time of radical church decline where one-third of religious buildings in Canada will be abandoned in the next 10-years. Christians find themselves listening to pastors' messages through a podcast or YouTube video rather than going to a physical church service. In light of the worldwide pandemic, churches all over the world have moved their services online, begging the question: does church really matter? In a time when the global church is changing to virtual services, Canadian pastor, speaker and author Kevin Makins believes the church still matters – perhaps more than ever. Today on Connections, Pastor Kevin Makins shares why church still matters and how we can continue to make the church grow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Makins explores the heart and mind of Mary, and how she can help us live faithfully.

Patreon Page I DISAGREE WITH DAVE Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. Buckle up! This is such a fun episode. I LOVED talking with Kevin. As you'll hear, I asked him to come on to talk about why we don't talk about money. We did that, but we did so much more. We talk about humility and pride, the role we play in determining our fate, the experience vs the reason of faith, and how to recognize and defeat the powers and principalities in your life. ENJOY! SOME LINKS Why Would Anyone Go to Church?: A Young Community's Quest to Reclaim Church for Good by Kevin Makins Naming the Powers: The Language of Power in the New Testament by Walter Wink Shadkmusic Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music: lowercase people --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nina Schuurman-Drenth did a pastoral internship with us this summer and... we can't let each other go. She sits down with Eucharist pastors Kevin Makins and Jill Trites to share more about her summer with Eucharist and how God tricked her into becoming a pastor when she wasn't looking.

September: Wednesdays at 8pm on Zoom Sunday All Gather September 19 at 11am, Gage Park Sanctuary Prayer Room Sundays from 2-6pm October: Regathering in person Two services, likely 10:30 and 1pm 1 hour each with time for breakouts after No kids programming at this time Zoom stream for 1pm service Kevin's Public Theology Project: Search "The Question Box with Kevin Makins" on Youtube or Podcast App

Kevin Makins continues our series on the fruits of the Spirit, which we're calling Holy Spirit Summer. This week Kevin explores the gift of faithfulness.

Why would anyone go to church? Whats a reason to actually stay and work through the shit? Kevin Makins joins us to discuss this and more themes from his book, "Why Would Anyone Go To Church?" CONNECT: @Kevinmakins

In their fourth episode, the brothers try to make sense of that oh-so-loaded institution and experience called "Church." Recommended and Referenced Resources include: Books: Why Would Anyone Go to Church? by Kevin Makins, Grace in Addiction: What Everyone Can Learn from Alcoholics Anonymous by John Z, Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Janet's Repentance by George Eliot Quotations: Marilynne Robinson on Christmas and Easter (https://mbird.com/2012/04/marilynne-robinson-on-christmas-easter-and-religious-dread/) Paintings: Lift Up Thine Eyes (https://civatthemoa.byu.edu/lift-up-thine-eyes/) by Norman Rockwell Songs: "God Knows" by Donna Eyes, "Shelter from the Storm" by Bob Dylan, "Take Me to Church" by Sinead O'Connor, "Metropolis" by The Church, "Hospital for Sinners" by The Wallflowers, "You Are With Me" by Sandra McCracken, "Like a Ship Without a Sail" by Pastor T.L. Barrett, "Heavy Church" by Three Dog Night, "Church St Soul Revival" by Tommy James, Podcasts: Mockingcast Interview with Atlanta Falcons chaplain Jason Webster (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-episode-the-sports-issue/id1224964658?i=1000501138882) Movies: The Book of Eli, Rome Open City, Letters to Father Jacob, The Bishop's Wife, The Holly and the Ivy, The Apostle, Calvary Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1avwpuAHwUIVqM2BaNtMQ4?si=euSMGQIgQhiKb0l8vYXgWA) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

We sit down with pastor & author Kevin Makins to talk about his new book: “Why Would Anyone Go To Church?”. During our conversation we talk about how church has changed in the Covid Era, and why with all of its faults and issues neither Kevin nor I can give up on church. Huge thanks to our sponsors wesleyandrews.cc, anchor.fm, & elevatingtheglobe.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at The Dissonance Podcast. As well support us on Patreon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

Three fantastic stories told at events in October 2020: Helen Killick goes on safari & faces a dingo; Kevin Makins goes home & faces devastation; Jim Livingstone goes football crazy & has a surprise caller.. Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. It has migrated to Zoom for the duration of the pandemic.

Three fantastic stories told at events in October 2020: Helen Killick goes on safari & faces a dingo; Kevin Makins goes home & faces devastation; Jim Livingstone goes football crazy & has a surprise caller.. Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. It has migrated to Zoom for the duration of the pandemic.

My guest this week is church planter and pastor Kevin Makins. Kevin is the founder of Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ontario, and he recently wrote the book, “Why Would Anyone Go to Church?” The book is a very honest look at how his church came to be and his own personal joys and struggles in that process. We also do some reflections on the state of the church in Canada. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @kevinmakins.

S04 E017: Kevin Makins on Why Would Anyone Go to Church?Pastor and Creative, Kevin Makins is back for the second time on this podcast- the founding pastor of Eucharist Church in downtown Hamilton, Canada. A podcaster, YouTuber, and now author- his first book is called “Why Would Anyone Go to Church?” and our conversation is an honest exploration of the question both in person and now in digital-only church realities.Kevin Makins: https://www.kevinmakins.com and @kevinmakinsJoanna la Fleur: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email: hello@joannalafleur.comJoin the Digital Church Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/wordmadedigital/ Want to say thanks? Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/joannalafleur My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.churchThanks to our Season 4 Partners:Compassion Canada: www.compassion.com/covid Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital

If God is everywhere, why is it necessary to go to a building–or stream church service? If you're struggling with the idea of church, you are not alone. Recent Barna research has shown that one in three practicing Christians has stopped attending. But those same Christians have found themselves more emotionally stressed. Is there something powerful that takes place when we gather together?    Kevin Makins joins Dr.Carol to discuss this and more in today's  episode.  Connect with Kevin Makins on his Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube Find his book Why Would Anyone Go to Church?  Connect with our online community the Fully Alive Group

After a much-needed break, the boys are back with an interview with author Kevin Makins. This podcast was recorded on August 4th, 2020.

I first heard of Kevin Makins through my friend Rielly McLaren. He told me about his college friend that was planting a cool church in Hamilton. I next heard of Kevin as a guest on New Leaf Network podcast where he talked about his ‘Holy Shift’ tour, as he and some of his friends cycled to bars to do stand-up comedy, have conversations about Jesus and have one of his friends perform music on a bicycle. I was not surprised when we first met at Eucharist Church and he showed up on a one-wheel motorized skateboard.So when the opportunity to read his book and interview him for my podcast came up, I knew that this would be time well spent. So, let me share my thoughts on Kevin and his book ‘Why Would Anyone Go To Church?’First of all, there was no stalling out as I read through 150,000 words. You know how you can get bogged down finishing a read? You keep reading because you hope that something profound or insightful is coming and when it does not, you stick a marker in the page and say, “I’ll come back to it.” This was one of the gems that I could not put down. I did not find my mind wandering to other things or set it aside for a nap.Secondly, Kevin is a brilliant communicator with a mix of bratty wit and humble confession of his weakness and mistakes. Now, stir in some deeply profound theological reflection and you have a book that gives great insight into a millennial leader that believes in Jesus and the Church he is building.My third observation is that Kevin is as sincere as he is experimental in hacking liturgy to find relevance and meaning for the urban neighbours he cares deeply for. Anything edgy that Kevin does is deeply rooted in a theological sweet spot. Ten years ago he planted Eucharist Church in downtown Hamilton and the book chronicles how a 23-year-old wrestled through the dynamic tensions of his Lutheran (Missouri Synod) childhood, youth group conversion and choice to become church in one of Hamilton’s toughest neighbourhoods.Possibly I was riveted to his story because of my own youthful church planting experience and the reckless sincerity that took me there in the first place.Finally, the book asks a really great question and draws the reader into the possibility that being part of Jesus’ church may be exactly what our world is missing."Book has been provided courtesy of Graf-Martin Communications and Baker Books in exchange for an honest review. Available through major book sources."

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This week, Kevin Makins joins the conversation to ask the question... why would anyone go to church? When Kevin was 23 and didn't know any better, he founded Eucharist Church with some of his friends.    There are plenty of reasons to criticize, judge, and even walk away from the church. Many of us have been hurt and rejected. We may see church as insular and irrelevant. Despite this, Kevin Makins believes that the church still matters--perhaps more than ever.   If you've been burned or burned out by the church, if you've been silenced or misunderstood, if you've left or never even joined in the first place, this conversation is your invitation to consider what you miss out on when you give up on church--and what the church misses out on when it gives up on you. Enjoy!   RESOURCES: Why Would Anyone Go To Church (Book) KevinMakins.com 

Author / Pastor Kevin Makins talks about why we need church. We all know this year has posed challenges to the way we live out our faith, but we won't experience the true heart of Jesus without... Scott Herrold is known for his interviews. He does a daily radio show on SOS Radio. This postcast is conversations about worldview, faith and culture with famous personalities.

Kevin Makins is founding pastor of Eucharist Church in Hamilton and author of the recently released book "Why Would Anyone go to Church? A Young Community's Quest to Reclaim Church for Good." Find Kevin's book at: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/why-would-anyone-go-to-church/399220

My guest this week is Kevin Makins, pastor of Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ontario. Kevin and I chatted about walking away from God, building communities that are safe for people questioning their faith, and how Jesus shatters the idols we make out of our churches and communities. This conversation presents a hope-filled, loved-centred path forward for the church in secular society. It's full of joy. You'll love it.Order Why Would Anyone Go to Church? A Young Community's Quest to Reclaim Church for Good, by Kevin Makins.Visit Kevin online at kevinmakins.com.Subscribe to his YouTube channel at youtube.com/kevinmakins.Follow Kevin on Twitter and Instagram.Support me and my work at patreon.com/jonathanpuddleFind every book or resource I've talked about on my Amazon storefront, in Canada, the United States or the United Kingdom.

We live in a time of radical church decline where one-third of religious buildings in Canada will be abandoned in the next 10-years. Christians find themselves listening to pastors’ messages through a podcast or YouTube video rather than going to a physical church service. In light of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, churches all over the world have moved their services online, begging the question: does church really matter? In a time when the global church is changing to virtual services, Canadian pastor, speaker and author Kevin Makins believes the church still matters – perhaps more than ever.

“I used to cling to bits of darkness in order to survive but I don’t have to live like that anymore. I am a child of the light and I can begin to live like one."What are the parts of our world need the light of God to shine on them? What about the parts of your life?//Ephesians 5:8-14For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light— for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”//This episode was written and recorded by Kevin Makins. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Button Mushrooms by Podington Bear, Lovely Lonely by YEYEY, Looking for that Moment When Time Stands Still by Will Bangs, and Drifters by Kelly Pratt.Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all five seasons of Be Still and Go.Visit www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice.Kevin Makins is founding pastor of Eucharist Church in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is a podcaster, a YouTuber, and the author of Why Would Anyone Go to Church? Visit www.KevinMakins.com to find out more.This season of Be Still and Go is supported in part by Convergence as they help share each episode with their community. (You should do the same!) Convergence a network that supports the reshaping of organizations, congregations and leaders engaged in an age of movement from “organized religion” to “organizing religion” driven by the values of an inclusive, progressive theological vision for a more just world for all. Visit www.convergenceus.org to find out more.

“I used to cling to bits of darkness in order to survive but I don’t have to live like that anymore. I am a child of the light and I can begin to live like one."What are the parts of our world need the light of God to shine on them? What about the parts of your life?//Ephesians 5:8-14For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light— for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”//This episode was written and recorded by Kevin Makins. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Button Mushrooms by Podington Bear, Lovely Lonely by YEYEY, Looking for that Moment When Time Stands Still by Will Bangs, and Drifters by Kelly Pratt.Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all five seasons of Be Still and Go.Visit www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice.Kevin Makins is founding pastor of Eucharist Church in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is a podcaster, a YouTuber, and the author of Why Would Anyone Go to Church? Visit www.KevinMakins.com to find out more.This season of Be Still and Go is supported in part by Convergence as they help share each episode with their community. (You should do the same!) Convergence a network that supports the reshaping of organizations, congregations and leaders engaged in an age of movement from “organized religion” to “organizing religion” driven by the values of an inclusive, progressive theological vision for a more just world for all. Visit www.convergenceus.org to find out more.

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Makins - a pastor in Hamilton, Ontario - and talk about church, community and creativity. We'll talk about how his church, Eucharist, was started and a little about what that looked like. As well, we'll talk about trying new things, having things that anchor you, and what do when you see a need you may be able to fill.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

Kevin Makins is back after a few weeks away from the pulpit. A sermon about why rules are good, and when they need to be broken.

Kevin Makins tackles a question we should probably ask more often.

-Church planter in downtown Hamilton, ON Canada at Eucharist Church-Preacher, Author, Podcaster, YouTuber, Cyclist, Dad-How they are reaching artists in innovative ways and through creative initiatives-Why church plant versus traditional church-YouTube as a platform for Pastors-How to use a church building to tell a story even when you have no moneyKevin: @kevinmakins and www.kevinmakins.comJoanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com

This week Pete & Jared sit down with Kevin Makins, founding pastor of Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ontario. They talk about community, how he reads the Bible and how it informs the culture of his faith community. http://www.thebiblefornormalpeople.com https://peteenns.com https://www.patreon.com/thebiblefornormalpeople

Kevin Makins is all about bridging the gap between the secular and the sacred and did just that in his one-man-show, Holy Shift.

Davina Japaul talks with Hamilton-based Pastor Kevin Makins about his new free, streamable, 60 minute film called "Holy Shift". Kevin created this talk/sermon/one-man-show that explores the big questions about the bible, progress, and the role we play in the ongoing story of humanity. Watch "Holy Shift": https://youtu.be/sPecE8nuxzU Find Kevin on Faith Strong Today: http://www.faithstrongtoday.com/author/kevinmakins If you smell what Kevin is cookin', would you consider supporting him on Patreon for as little as $2 a month? You'll also get a 1080p downloadable version of the film at: www.patreon.com/kevinmakins Find Kevin Makins: Online: www.kevinmakins.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/kevinmakinsstuff Twitter: www.twitter.com/kevinmakins Instagram: www.instagram.com/kevinmakins Get Connected: Online: www.joyradio.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/myJOYRadio Twitter: www.twitter.com/myJOYRadio Instagram: www.instagram.com/myJOYRadio

Kevin Makins talks about his Youtube comedy sermon Holy Shift.HOLY SHIFT is a free, streamable, 60 minute talk about the big questions modern people have about the bible. Questions like “Why doesn’t it condemn slavery?” “Why is it so violent?” and “What’s up with all the penis laws?”

Kevin Makins talks about his Youtube comedy sermon Holy Shift.HOLY SHIFT is a free, streamable, 60 minute talk about the big questions modern people have about the bible. Questions like “Why doesn’t it condemn slavery?” “Why is it so violent?” and “What’s up with all the penis laws?”

Ok, so the main crisis experienced by both Jeremy and Cole after their year of living in community is that they will now have to drive 15 minutes to see each other, instead of walk down 15 stairs. This episode dives into the pros, cons, challenges and joys of what it's like to live in community with other humans. PRO + CON Video by Kevin Makins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmBvi49z3V4 Musical Feature: Paradise - Titus Haug https://www.facebook.com/titushaug/ https://titushaug.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: @titus_anthony Email us with your adventure stories! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com Follow us on IG: @openroadpod

December 18, 2016 1 Corinthians 15 Kevin Makins 2016 was rough. Where do we put our hope when death seems to be winning? This sermon is mostly honest confession. Enjoy? To download, right click "Download" above and select "save link as..." - or subscribe using your favourite Podcasting App.

What Happened in Kansas - "Forgiveness of Sins" December 11, 2016 Kevin Makins & Jill Trites This sermon is mostly honest confession. Enjoy? To download, right click "Download" above and select "save link as..." - or subscribe using your favourite Podcasting App.