Podcasts about no longer strangers

We are now in the middle of our series, No Longer Strangers. Talk 3, God Has a Family, affirms that we are not strangers from one another. Every single human being has equal dignity, equal identity, and equal inheritance—because we're all children of God. No exception. Even if we look at the world today, there is so much painful inequality. Which makes us think: “Maybe God loves some more than others.” Sadly, inequality is the undeniable mark of the world around us. But Ephesians says this is not God's Plan. In Ephesians 3, Paul gives a summary of everything he's talked about so far and then prays that we'll be able to understand—just a bit more—the greatest mystery of all— God's awesome Love for us. The key message of Talk 3: We are equally loved.

WELCOME to our brand-new teaching series: No Longer Strangers. For six weeks, we'll take a deep dive into Ephesians. If you were with us last year, we did a teaching series on 1 Corinthians, with the title, MESSY SAINTS. These two letters—1 Corinthians and Ephesians—belong to the same group of letters St. Paul wrote when the early Church was spreading in the first century. Some Bible scholars call Ephesians the Queen of the Epistles, the masterpiece of Paul's theology. Ephesians declares God's cosmic, eternal plan from the very beginning of history to its ultimate completion. And what is that cosmic plan? The unity of everything under Jesus. The key message of Talk 1 is: God Has a Plan.

WELCOME to Talk 2 of our new Feast Talk series: No Longer Strangers. Talk 1 explored the first chapter of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians, where he opened with a majestic hymn of praise celebrating the Father's glorious Plan. He recalled how God wanted to bless the entire world, starting with the family of Abraham. Through Jesus, that small circle has burst wide open. What was once exclusive to one ethnic group—the Jews—has now extended to everyone—Jews and Gentiles alike. That means everyone can now belong to God's House. Talk 2 starts the second chapter of Ephesians. Paul preaches the same message in two parts, with each part looking at the same story but using a different lens. The first part—verses 1 to 10—takes on a more meta view—retelling the entire history of the world from a cosmic perspective. The second part—verses 11 to 22—is more micro—retelling the same history of humanity—but from a Gentile vs. Jewish perspective. The key message of Talk 2: You belong to God's House.

No Longer Strangers // Steve Chick by Hope Church Winchester

Send us a textWhat does it truly mean to belong? Drawing from the powerful story of Michael Oher in "The Blind Side," this powerful message explores our fundamental human need for connection and how the church fulfills that longing as a spiritual family.The speaker unpacks Jesus's remarkable promise in Mark 10:28-31, where followers who sacrifice relationships for His sake receive "a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children." This isn't metaphorical—it's a tangible reality that believers experience through their church family. While following Christ may involve loss and even persecution, the spiritual family gained is worth infinitely more.Looking at the early church model in Acts, we see believers sharing meals, possessions, and lives together, truly becoming "of one heart and mind." This close-knit community stands in stark contrast to our modern tendency toward isolation and independence. The message challenges us to move beyond Sunday-only relationships and create intentional connections that mirror family bonds.The heart of belonging comes through treating fellow believers as family—older members as parents, peers as siblings. Like the Tuohy family who didn't just provide Michael Oher with temporary help but fully embraced him as their own, we're called to fully incorporate others into our lives. When major life events occur—births, deaths, illnesses, celebrations—church family shows up, providing support that reflects Christ's love.Ultimately, true belonging begins with a relationship with Jesus. If you're seeking connection and purpose, take that first step toward the family that will never abandon you. In God's household, as Ephesians 2:19 reminds us, we are "no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people." Welcome home.

The sermon from the Sunday, July 13, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “No Longer Strangers” in the worship series “Grace Next Door - Seeing God in Ordinary People.” Scripture lesson: Galatians 3:23–29 (New Living Translation).Support the show

Guest Speaker Andrew Terrell, RUF International, Vanderbilt University

The final sermon in our 8-week series on biblical hospitality. Matthew 25:31-45Learn more about Redeemer Church by visiting our website: redeemerclt.org

Mark 5:24-34; John 8:11-1; John 4:7-24Week seven in our 8-week series on the theme of biblical hospitality.

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 02/21/2025. Release your faith; speak your Covenant! Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland reminds you that we are no longer strangers from the Covenants of promise. Learn to face and defeat every Goliath in your life by boldly speaking the Covenant promises you have with God!

Believers Voice of Victory Video Broadcast for 02/21/2025. Release your faith; speak your Covenant! Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland reminds you that we are no longer strangers from the Covenants of promise. Learn to face and defeat every Goliath in your life by boldly speaking the Covenant promises you have with God!

Isaiah 58:1-12Week six in our 8-week series on the theme of biblical hospitality. Episode note: We experienced some issues with the microphone input during the recording of this sermon. You may need to turn the volume up more than usual to listen to this episode.

Sermon 5 in an 8 part series about the biblical theme of hospitality.Zechariah 7:8-14 - Jeremy Mancini

Deuteronomy 10:11-22 Week four in our 8-week series on biblical hospitality.

Week three in our series exploring biblical hospitality. Genesis 4:1-16

Genesis 2:1-16 - Jeremy Mancini This is the second in an 8-week series on the theme of hospitality.

The first week in our series No Longer Strangers, which is an introduction to the biblical theme of hospitality. Main text: Ephesians 2:11-22 To learn more about Redeemer Church, visit www.redeemerclt.org

As we come together in unity and faith, let it be our heart's desire to worship the Lord.

Morning Offering, October 22, 2024Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

We all have experienced the awkwardness of standing alone at a social gathering, sitting by yourself at the school lunch table or looking around a room unable to name anyone there. We feel alone without significant connections. Paul teaches that in Christ, we are never strangers. We are citizens in God's nation, embraced by His family and become a temple of collective worship. The grace of God does more than forgive. It shapes us as God's Household. Empowered Living Vol 2: Too many Christians live uncertain of who they are in Christ, or what Christ has made available to them. They feel impoverished despite Christ's riches. They feel powerless despite Jesus' strength. They feel alone and without purpose despite being chosen by God. We are, at times, blind to the resources granted us as God's children. In this series, Dr. John continues his teaching from Ephesians. Paul elaborates on the spiritual blessings promised us and we find that truly, we are enriched beyond expectation. 

    Shaun and Dean from Gay Fathers Worldwide step into the studio to share about connecting men who have kids from past heterosexual relationships. Now reaching almost 1000 members, the global group supports men to talk about their same sex attraction, and unravel what it means to (potentially) start a new life with a queer identity. We talk conversion practices, faith, and coming out to partners and kids.   Follow Michael linktr.ee/muchmoreamusing  Follow Tim instagram.com/beatzradio/   Find Gay Fathers Worldwide on Facebook Connect with Bent Couch Counselling and the Community Couch Conversations Chat with likeminded guys and find resources on DALE dale.org.au/ If you need to talk to someone about your mental health, or suicide ideation contact Rainbow Door MensLine Lifeline 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Men's Line 1300 789 978 Opening Hours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week * This episode originally aired Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 on JOY * Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Image this week supplied by Shaun This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au

This week, Pastor Joe concludes our 7-week series journeying through Ephesians remind us that we are not called to be the saviors of the world, but rather to resist the systems that produce and legitimize rulers and the authorities who put power over people so that we can notice the workings of the Holy Spirit that unites us into Beloved Community. 

When we face the evils of the world, God has already provided the tools we need for protection. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

This week, Pastor Joe continues our journey through Ephesians. Drawing from the context of Ephesians and the movement of the Holy Spirit that unites, Pastor Joe challenges us to live as wise people, knowing the same Holy Spirit that was at work in Ephesus two-thousand years ago is still at work now, uniting us as a people daring to dream of a better world!

How do we spend our days? We should make the most of our time. Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

This week, we welcome our Pastoral Intern, Brian Fu, to continue our journey through Ephesians. He challenges us to posture ourselves in a way of forgiveness and love so that we might all experience the unity of the Spirit.

For  believers, working for peace is not optional. Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2

This week, Pastor Joe continues our journey through Ephesians by challenging us to live with gentleness and humility as we move towards Unity through the Spirit.

Believers strengthen the body of Christ when our lives reflect our calling. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

This week, Pastor Joe continues our series through Ephesians by looking to this four-part prayer that the author lifts up for the community. 

Deacon Lincoln

We marvel at our God who can do more than we can ever hope or imagine. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Recorded on July 21, 2024

This week, we continue on in our journey through Ephesians as we turn to the author's declaration that Christ is our Peace. Together, we wonder how we might go against the empires of today and live into God's preferred future, breaking down the walls that divide us and choosing to accept a "permanent, positive peace". 

Jesus calls us to tear down walls as we reach out to others in love. Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

2 Samuel 7.1-14a, Psalm 89.20-37, Ephesians 2.11-22, Mark 6.30-34, 53-56; What are Sunday school classes for? Where, exactly, is God? Why are we so obsessed with control? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with the special guests of the youth Sunday School class at Raleigh Court UMC in Roanoke, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

This week, we launched a 7-week series journeying through Ephesians under the theme, No Longer Strangers. Pastor Joe began the series looking at how God's belovedness includes all. Rather than allowing our faith and convictions to feel better than the other, perhaps the blessings God promises should inspire us to action in the midst of a broken world!

God has chosen each of us and we in turn can invite others to the family. Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Ephesians 2:19-22

Ephesians 2:19-22

Ephesians 2:14-18

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The most delightful man joins us in Holy Spirit Studios this week. A holy priest, an amateur astronomer, a favored friend of our Saints, and our new favorite karaoke king...Fr. Taylor Reynolds is here with chants, and songs, and silliness we didn't even know we needed. Jesus, we thank you for sharing your son with us! Tune into Fr. Taylor's Podcast, No Longer Strangers, and bond with the Saints in Heaven and on Earth.  https://nolongerstranger.com/✨Verse of the Week✨

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Gregory Coles is the author of Single, Gay, Christian, No Longer Strangers, and the recently released dystopian-ish novel, The Limits of My World. He holds a PhD in English from Penn State and lives in Boise, Idaho, where he works as a writer and speaker. Greg is a Senior Research Fellow at The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender.  In this podcast conversation, we talk about his book The Limits of My World, which includes themes around the philosophy of language, anthropology, gender, and the nature of reality. This leads to a broader conversation around fiction vs. nonfiction literature (including the Bible), the role of genre for determining meaning, and the possibility that fiction helps us see the truth more than non-fiction.  Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw