Podcasts about pastor cheryl

In this episode of the WOVE Inspiration Podcast, Reverend Cheryl Kincaid discusses her latest book, 'A Forgotten Door Called Home,' which explores themes of spiritual and personal empowerment through the stories of six women overcoming abuse and seeking a sense of home. Cheryl shares her own experiences with trauma, the importance of addressing spiritual issues in the context of abuse, and the complexities of forgiveness and healing. She emphasizes the significance of recognizing one's scars and the journey of reclaiming joy amidst pain, while also addressing the challenges faced by Christian women in abusive relationships.  https://revcherylkincaid.com⁠This site contains information on where to buy Pastor Cheryl's books, interviews, sample sermons, and samples from Pastor Cheryl's blog.

For our Easter sermon this year, Pastor Cheryl narrates the story of Mary, imagining her eyewitness account of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. As Mary reflects on the miracles that Jesus performed and her own doubts, she shares about what it meant to her to follow Jesus, and invites us to consider what it means for Jesus to be our Messiah, King, Christ, and risen Lord.

As part of our Spiritual Disciplines series, Pastor Cheryl helps us understand the connections between the imagery of water in scripture, the significance of Christ's Baptism, and our own experience in baptism.

How often do we come to the conclusion that it's just easier to do things on our own? While that might lead to the most immediate satisfaction, there's something about the way that God works to build His Kingdom that requires us to work together. Paul, throughout his letters, addresses the people that he partners with across the various cities he visits. and we, too, can join together for an even greater impact.

As recipients of God's incredible grace and forgiveness, how are we to respond when we are confronted with the reality that brokenness still pervades our relationships? Whether a result of another person's actions against us, or our own actions toward others, the invitation to forgiveness is very real. However, it is almost never easy. Pastor Cheryl shares about the call to forgiveness, and its practical application, especially in hard situations.

When we read a scriptural text that talks about hosueholds, it's easy for us to overlay our 21st century understandings into the text. But, when Jesus talks about the idea of households and families, he's referring to a 1st-century idea called “oikos” in the Greek. As Pastor Cheryl helps us reframe our understanding of the oikos that Jesus invites us to participate in, it will re-shape our understandings of community, family, and the church.

As we turn our focus toward what it means to be a people shaped by our Christian faith, Pastor Cheryl Lavornia speaks about being "Mission Minded." Our call as followers of Jesus isn't to simply receive his grace. Instead, God asks for us to reorient our lives around the values of his kingdom.

We often think of our spiritual lives as having that intangible "spiritual" dimension, something we hope guides us but sometimes feels out of reach. Pastor Cheryl revisits Isaiah 58, inviting us to dive into the tangible, practical parts of our lives. Fasting becomes more than just a ritual; it's a way to bring together our mind, body, and spirit, opening up new ways to connect with God and find healing in a truly holistic way.

As a Covenant church, we approach scripture through five lenses: faithfully, communally, rigorously, charitably, and holistically. Pastor Cheryl invites us to re-consider our understanding of scripture in light of these five approaches in this week's sermon.

Is there more to prayer than asking God to answer the lists of requests we have for him? In this week's sermon, Pastor Cheryl invites us to consider prayer in a deeper way. When we practice God's presence, our hearts are aligned with His heart. And when our hearts are aligned with His heart, our lives become a living witness to His character and His kingdom.

During this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Cheryl encourages us to consider how "inattention blindness" can impact our relationship with God. Ultimately, this a lead us to remain disconnected from the God who loves us. Instead, she encourages us to truly behold Jesus with intentional sight, where we choose to focus on God's goodness, faithfulness, and love for us.

Around Christmas, we often hear the list of names in Isaiah 9 that will be given to the promised savior: Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and, as Pastor Cheryl invites us to reflect on today: Prince of Peace. As she shares about the full picture of peace, or shalom, we consider what it means for Jesus to be the one who brings that kind of peace both to us and through us today.

Waiting is never easy, but during Advent, we are reminded that waiting can be a profound act of faith. In this heartfelt message, Pastor Cheryl dives into the story of Mary, a young girl who responded to God's call with obedience, surrender, and worship despite the uncertainty she faced. Discover how waiting in God's presence can transform anxiety into peace, fear into trust, and hopelessness into worship.This message is a powerful reminder that God's promises remain true, and His presence is with us, even in life's most uncertain moments. Join us as we explore how Advent invites us to wait actively, trust fully, and worship deeply.

Welcome to Eastridge Today. A podcast from Eastridge Church, located in Issaquah, WA. Tune in each week for an inspiring message. To watch or listen to the full service go to: eastridgetoday.com

As we look through the whole of scripture, we see themes and threads of God's call for his people. Pastor Cheryl explores the connections between Matthew 5, Matthew 25, and Hebrews 13, where God's compassionate heart invites us to care for our brothers and sisters as well as those we don't know. As we consider the ways that God is inviting us to hear from him, his call for us will always be to care for people in one or both of these directions.

Revisiting our summer series, "The Good Life," Pastor Cheryl delves into the transformative healing stories in Luke 8, featuring Jairus, a prominent synagogue leader, and a socially marginalized woman suffering from 12 years of bleeding. Despite facing different societal pressures—Jairus with the urgency of his dying daughter and the woman with her prolonged social isolation—both seek Jesus's healing with unwavering faith. Pastor Cheryl challenges us to reflect on the societal pressures that shape our lives and encourages us to actively seek Jesus with faith. She offers practical steps to nurture and grow our faith, empowering us to overcome the challenges we face.

As we close out our series focusing on "The Good Life," Pastor Cheryl shares about what Jesus meant when he talked about the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world." She also shares a number of stories of how God has been at work in the day-to-day lives of our own congregation this summer.

As we read the Beatitudes, we get the sense that Jesus believed that “The Good Life” is something worth pursuing, but how do we live the so-called good life? Pastor Cheryl shares about how this is a life of imitation, and invites us to consider how we might follow Jesus example even in the midst of the difficulties that may arise.

Pastor Cheryl delves into the last triad of the beatitudes with a call from Jesus to be “peacemakers.” This peace isn't just about silent complacency or avoiding confrontation. Instead, we are invited to do the work that will bring about true peace. And as followers of Jesus, we look to him as our example.

Here's the blessing that Jesus lays out for us this week: he says that the pure in heart will see God. But what does "pure in heart" even mean? What was Jesus trying to get at? Are we just supposed to avoid wrongdoing, or could there be a deeper invitation that Jesus has for us here?

Jesus came as the ultimate demonstration of mercy, but how is Jesus' idea of mercy (heed) different from our contemporary cultural understanding? (Does our understanding come from the Christmas classic "The Christmas Story"?) What sort of invitation does Jesus have for us in this call to show and be shown mercy?

As we navigate the Good Life, what does today's passage from Matthew 5 have to say about righteousness? Surely righteousness talks about God and what he hopes for his people, but is there something more that we may be missing? Wht does this righteousness (or right-ness) have to do with living a full life? Let's find out.

Pastor Cheryl reflects on grief and loss as part of the life that allows us to receive the fullness of God's kingdom. Sometimes, this is our own grief, and sometimes it is the grief of those around us. As we experience grief, we experience God's blessing. Find out more as part of our summer series on "The Good Life!"

This week, Pastor Cheryl invites us to consider what Jesus meant when he talked about the "poor in spirit." What kind of poverty was he talking about: a lack of money and resources? A lack of influence? A lack of willpower? As we'll find out, there is a lot that Jesus' audience would have heard - and a new way of life that Jesus was inviting his followers to experience.

What did Jesus mean when he talked about the talked about the people who were "blessed" in Matthew 5? Pastor Cheryl helps us explore a deeper meaning within the Beatitudes as we kick our Summer Series, "The Good Life."

The sermon "What's in Your Name?" by Pastor Cheryl discusses the importance of names in shaping our identities. She uses the story of Abram and Sarai's name changes to demonstrate how God transforms and revitalizes individuals. Pastor Cheryl connects biblical instances of name changes to emphasize the impact of embracing new identities given by Jesus. The congregation is encouraged to release old labels, embrace new names, and live authentically in their identities with God's transformative power.

Let's face it, we want it quick. We want a faith that's quick and easy. We want a God who is also quick to respond and makes it super easy for us to know His will and His ways. Somehow, God both allows for this tendency AND transforms this tendency as we grow in our faith. Faith is something that takes time. It takes both jumping in and sitting back. It takes running fast and crawling forward in obedience. This is the tension of God's call on our lives. What if God allows this tension for a reason?

Do you ever feel disconnected from the "joy" that is supposed to be part of the Christmas season? Where does that disconnect come from? Pastor Cheryl shares what it takes to find that sense of joy again.

Don't miss out on this enlightening episode featuring our guest, Reverend Kincaid. Reverend Kincaid is a highly accomplished author with four captivating books to her name. Among her notable works is "Hearing the Gospel Through Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol," which earned her the prestigious 2013 Independent Christian Publishers Illumination Reward for Bible study. Her other books include "The Little Clay Pot," "The Little Candle That Was Frightened of the Dark," "Karrie's Thorn," and "A Forgotten Door Called Home."Drawing from her twenty years of experience in Christian ministry, Reverend Cheryl Kincaid aims to convey the narrative of God's comforting and redemptive grace within an imperfect world. Her stories are inspired by witnessing the transformative power of God's grace in the lives of wounded Christians, including her own.Tune in to this episode as Reverend Kincaid shares her profound insights and experiences, offering a perspective that illuminates the divine presence amid life's challenges. Prepare to be inspired and encouraged by the stories of redemption and grace that she brings to light.https://revcherylkincaid.comThis site contains information on where to buy Pastor Cheryl's books as well as interviews sample sermons and samples of Pastor Cheryl's blog.Want more from the witnesses podcast? Click the link below https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessespodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us have either read the book and/or watched the movie at Christmastime. But have we truly listened and watched for how Dickens weaves Christianinty into the story of "A Christmas Carol?" If you, like me, have not paid that close of attention, this episode is for you!  Guest Info Reverend Cheryl Kincaid is a Presbyterian Minister who studied Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel Seminary and has a Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Rev. Kincaid seeks to tell the story of God's comforting redemptive grace amid an imperfect world. Pastor Cheryl is now the Head of Staff at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Enfield, Connecticut. Rev. Kincaid is the author of four published books and is the winner of the 2013 Independent Christian Publishers Illumination Reward for bible study.    Visit Pastor Cheryl Kincaid's website at https://revcherylkincaid.com/. Visit her website on Charles Dickens faith journey at http://www.dickensandchristianity.com/

What is the true meaning of Advent? Does it have anything to do with my life today? Let's delve into the mystery of Jesus' second coming and explore how it can help us radically shift our perspective, understand the importance of using our spiritual gifts in community, and lead us toward the joyous and fulfilling life that God has for us.

We are covering a variety of topics today with my guest Cheryl Kincaid: surviving child abuse, spiritual abuse, forgiveness, denial, women's empowerment, being called to preach, and the lesser known golden nuggets of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Join us for an exciting conversation! Biography Reverend Cheryl Kincaid is a Presbyterian Minister who studied Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel Seminary and has a Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Reverend Kincaid is a prolific author of four books, Hearing the Gospel Through Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol (which is the winner of the 2013 Independent Christian Publishers Illumination Reward for bible study), The little Clay Pot, The Little Candle That Was Frightened of the Dark, Karrie's Thorn and A Forgotten Door Called Home. Rev. Kincaid seeks to tell the story of God's comforting redemptive grace in the midst of an imperfect world. Rev. Cheryl Kincaid has twenty years of experience in Christian ministry and she confesses that many of her stories were inspired from witnessing God's redemptive grace unfold in wounded Christian's lives, including her own. Visit her website at Pastor Cheryl Kincaid's website to hear her sermons and hear more about her other books at https://revcherylkincaid.com/. To read about Rev. Kincaid's inspiration for writing Hearing the Gospel Through Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol visit her website http://www.dickensandchristianity.com/ and read about Charles Dickens' faith journey. https://revcherylkincaid.com This site contains information on where to buy Pastor Cheryl's books as well interviews and sample sermons and samples Pastor Cheryl's blog. Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Get quality podcast guests and interviews from PodMatch! Get paid to be a host! Sign up below: https://podmatch.com/signup/faithful Visit my friends at the Heal Thrive Dream Boutique for some cool T-shirts, jewelry and other merch! Simply share the discount code we created just for you and receive a 10% discount on your order!  DIANA98825  https://www.htd-boutique.com/ Bible Study Notebook From Karen Robinson! Check it out!  https://www.htd-boutique.com/products/bible-planner-for-survivors-includes-prayer-requests-sermon-notes-bible-study-notes-and-other-note-pages-to-enrich-your-spiritual-life Karen Robinson's Trauma Coaching https://dswministries--htd.thrivecart.com/healingfromtraumatogether/ Free Healing Coaching Intensive https://dswministries--htd.thrivecart.com/healingfromtraumatogether/64d8efa94c8de/ Rev Cheryl Kincaid [00:00:00] What does abuse and trauma, Christianity, forgiveness, have anything to do with Charles Dickens' beloved book and movie, A Christmas Carol?

God is always trying to get us to lean in. Even when we don't experience Him, He is still there. Walking with Him through our battles is a way for us to grow in Him.

From Victim to Survivor: People of Faith Finding Empowerment after Rape and Incest Reverend Cheryl Kincaid is a Presbyterian Minister who studied Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel Seminary and has a Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Before entering Seminary, she taught preschool for 20 years and was a foster parent. Rev. Kincaid facilitated support groups for women who had suffered abuse for seven years. Rev. Kincaid seeks to tell the story of God's comforting redemptive grace amid an imperfect world. Rev. Cheryl Kincaid has twenty years of experience in Christian ministry, and she confesses that many of her stories were inspired from witnessing God's redemptive grace unfold in wounded Christian's lives, including her own. Pastor Cheryl is now the Head of Staff at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Enfield, Connecticut. She is the author of five books: Hearing the Gospel Through Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol, The Little Candle That Was Frightened of the Dark, The Little Clay Pot, Karrie's Thorn and A Forgotten Door Called Home. 10in10:  1. There's nothing that you have done or has been done to you that is beyond God's grace, and his healing and his redemption 2. Everyone's life has seasons 3. As a person of faith, you have the right to be angry. 4. Learn the difference between forgiveness and denial 5. There's a higher power in this world, and you are not him 6. God's love is there for you, even when everyone else rejects you 7. God will make a way when there seems to be no way to look for alternatives. 8.  You must hand back the responsibility of your abuse to your abuser 9. I want you to forgive yourself for the bad decisions that you've made 10. you have a chance to do things better now that you know better Social Media  https://revcherylkincaid.com/ https://dickensandchristianity.com/ amazon author page https://www.amazon.com/author/dickensandchristianity.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karriesthorn https://www.facebook.com/revkinciad https://www.facebook.com/TheLittleCandleThatWasFrightenedOfTheDark

As women, we have tremendous power and influence over our families, our homes, and our friends. Pastor Cheryl shares about the impact we have through the choices we make and the way we choose to live.