Podcasts about sbcc

Jason Miller, Zach Gillis, and team - The arrival of God comes not with shock and awe, not with the overwhelming power of morning, but with the subtle, even vulnerable presence of a candle flame in the darkness. But together, as we carry that light, may it fill the world. We pre-recorded our Christmas Eve gathering so that, wherever you are, you can sing, pray, celebrate and reflect, lighting candles with us as we welcome the advent of Christ this Christmas.  What's Happening Give to our Christmas Offering. Reminder that there will be no gatherings or podcast this weekend, December 28th. RSVP to our New to SBCC Table on January 11. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we're celebrating the good news that God's love isn't love in the abstract; it's love in the neighborhood. This last week of Advent, we're looking at a subtle feature in Luke's story of Christmas, one with powerful implications for where and when we expect to meet God.  What's Happening Join us on Christmas Eve at 4p or 11p. Give to our Christmas Offering. Find the rest of our Holiday schedule on our website! Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miler and Dave Armstrong - As we pursue a vision of love in the neighborhood, we've been continually inspired by a kindred community in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The people of Redeemer Central Church are following Jesus and stewarding a sacred space in the heart of their city, and as we've taken on the call to reactivate the Tribune as a place for the people of South Bend, their story is encouraging us in ours. Our lead pastor, Jason Miller, was with Redeemer in Belfast this week, and he and David Armstrong from Redeemer sat down to share the story of how these two communities are walking together.  To give to the Christmas Offering, which will, in part, go to Redeemer Central Church, click here.

Mark Waltz, Grace Baker, Pam Blair, and Marty McIntosh - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we're celebrating the good news that God's love isn't love in the abstract; it's love in the neighborhood. This week, we're hearing from members of SBCC's American South delegation who recently traveled to New Orleans, Selma, and Montgomery to learn more about our complicated and often unjust history, and to be challenged and inspired by modern day peacemakers who are working for something better.  What's Happening Give to our Christmas Offering. Join us for The Longest Night Liturgy on Zoom (December 21 at 6p) Register your family for Family Dedication, happening on January 25, 2026. Find the rest of our Holiday schedule on our website! Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Advent: Love Lifts All Places - Jason Miller (Guest) Many of us yearn for sacred spaces, believing true purpose lies elsewhere—in a grander city or a different life. But what if the divine arrives not where we expect, but in the ordinary, even out-of-the-way places we inhabit?In this Advent message, Jason reflects on his deeply personal connection to South Bend, Indiana, and how a fresh reading of the Christmas story in Luke's Gospel challenges our assumptions about sacred geography, quietly elevating Bethlehem—an unexpected and unimpressive town—into a place of profound divine significance.Through this lens, we are invited to see how God's presence has the power to transform any place, and any circumstance, into sacred ground when met with love. As Christ enters the world, our everyday “Bethlehems” are lifted up, becoming spaces of meaning, hope, and the tangible presence of God.Chapters/Timestamps:[00:52] Notice: Christmas Compassion Appeal 2025[03:20] Introduction to Jason Miller and South Bend City Church [06:53] Sermon - Jason MillerAbout Jason Miller Jason serves as a pastor at South Bend City Church (IN, USA), a sister church and kindred community to us at Redeemer Central. SBCC are described as 'community of grace & peace for our city and the world', a Jesus-centred community not afraid to wrestle with the tensions of ancient faith in a modern world. He is also the author of When The World Breaks: The Surprising Hope and Subversive Promises in the Teachings of Jesus.

Mentioned in this episode:SBCC Admissions and Records - https://sbcc.edu/admissions/SBCC Forms/Petitions - https://sbcc.edu/forms/SBCC Etrieve electronic forms - https://sbcccentral.etrieve.cloud/Admissions and Records general contact email - admissions@sbcc.eduA&R Petitions email - arpetitions@sbcc.eduNordstrom (customer service model) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NordstromYacht Rock - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht_rockRascal's Vegan - https://www.rascalsvegan.com/Your Choice - https://www.yourchoicerestaurant.com/Masala Spice - https://www.masalaspicesb.com/Shalimar - https://www.shalimarslo.com/Ziggy's Plant-Based Food - https://www.eatziggys.com/My Thai - http://www.mythaislo.com/Homemade Nut Milk - https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2017/03/homemade-nut-milk-flavors.htmlHomemade Granola - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/275749/grandmas-homemade-granola/Chocolate Chip Cookies - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10813/best-chocolate-chip-cookies/Lentil Soup - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016062-red-lentil-soupArmchair Expert podcast - https://armchairexpertpod.com/Flightless Bird podcast - https://www.flightlessbirdpod.com/listenBeth's Dead podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beths-dead/id1842968648The Cormoran Strike by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) - https://robert-galbraith.com/strike-books/Degrassi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DegrassiRupaul's Drag Race - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuPaul%27s_Drag_RaceBridgerton Official Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX5Hl0iWtr5b3Lindsey Stirling - https://www.lindseystirling.com/Dancing on My Own by Robyn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcNo07Xp8aQVundabar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vundabar

Beth Graybill, TaKisha Jacobs, and Corrie Commisso - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we're celebrating the good news that God's love isn't love in the abstract; it's love in the neighborhood. This week, as we light the Advent candle for peace, we're sharing the story of TaKisha Jacobs and her work to intervene in the face of gun violence in South Bend, and the way that Corrie Commisso came alongside Takisha to turn that story into a memoir. To learn more about TaKisha's forthcoming book, visit takishajacobs.com.  What's Happening For more info on the South Bend Pilgrimage, or to sign up for the waitlist, head to our website. Give to our Christmas Offering. View our Advent Art Guide online, or stop by in person for a physical copy. Find our Holiday schedule on our website! Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we're celebrating the good news that God's love isn't love in the abstract; it's love in the neighborhood. What's Happening Give to our Christmas Offering. View our Advent Art Guide online, or stop by in person for a physical copy. Find our Holiday schedule on our website! Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - To celebrate Thanksgiving, we took a few minutes to consider the reasons it's good to give thanks, and then members of our community shared some of the things they're thankful for.  What's Happening View our Advent Art Guide online, or stop by in person for a physical copy. Find our Holiday schedule on our website! Reach out to Karen Grant if you need more information about Kids Sing. Give to our Christmas Offering. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Mentioned in this episode:SBCC Multimodal Lab - https://sites.google.com/pipeline.sbcc.edu/multimodalsbcc/homeTitle V Grants - https://www.sbcc.edu/institutionalresearch/institutionalgrants.phpSBCC Lyricist Lounge and other events - https://sites.google.com/pipeline.sbcc.edu/multimodalsbcc/upcoming-eventsMakerspaces - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HackerspaceZines - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zine Alternative Press Expo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_Press_ExpoOff Register - https://www.offregistersb.org/Riot Grrrl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_grrrl“Industry Rule #4080” - https://genius.com/A-tribe-called-quest-check-the-rhime-lyricsLyricist Lounge - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyricist_LoungeUmoja - https://www.sbcc.edu/umoja/index.phpDream Center - https://www.sbcc.edu/equity/dream-center/Basic Needs Programs - https://www.sbcc.edu/equity/basic-needs-programs/index.phpRaices - https://www.sbcc.edu/raices/Miguel Cruz - https://sbcc-vaquero-voices.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-45-miguel-cruzRed Panda - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Panda_(acrobat)Santa Fe, New Mexico - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Fe,_New_MexicoConcordia College - https://www.concordiacollege.edu/Mexico City - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_CityClaremont Colleges - https://www.claremont.edu/EF Santa Barbara - https://www.ef.com/wwen/ils/destinations/united-states/santa-barbara/Antelope Valley College - https://www.avc.edu/Puente Program - https://www.avc.edu/puenteNational University - https://www.nu.edu/Imposter Syndrome - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome“You're only funky as your last cut” - https://genius.com/Outkast-rosa-parks-a-cappella-lyricsHand wave (for motorcycles in the article, but similar to the car wave) - https://laist.com/news/transportation/moto-wave-in-laBlack Star - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Star_(rap_duo)Sopaipillas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SopaipillaZ Reisz - https://sbcc-vaquero-voices.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-21-z-reiszHotdish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HotdishGanas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ostBQcghsPIFrito Pie - https://thebitenm.com/frito-pie-a-new-mexico-classic/Zona Rosa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zona_Rosa,_Mexico_CityTacos de Mixiote - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MixioteTacopedia by Deborah Holtz and Juan Carlos Mena - https://www.phaidon.com/en-us/products/tacopedia-the-taco-encyclopediaChili fries from The Hat - https://thehat.com/Black Thought - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_ThoughtNotorious B.I.G. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Notorious_B.I.G.Nas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NasTupac Shakur - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupac_ShakurBlack Star - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Star_(rap_duo)Jay-Z - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay-ZAZ - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AZ_(rapper)Brother Ali - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brother_AliWu-Tang Clan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu-Tang_ClanLupe FIasco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupe_FiascoIce Cube - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_CubeMobb Deep - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobb_DeepCommon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_(rapper)Lauryn Hill (L-Boogie) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauryn_HillSnoop Dogg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_DoggChuck D - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_DRakim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RakimResidente - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ResidenteImmortal Technique - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immortal_TechniqueMissy Elliott - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missy_ElliottMC Lyte - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_LyteQueen Latifah - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_LatifahOutkast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OutkastGoodie Mob - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodie_MobRhymesayers - https://rhymesayers.com/Doomtree - https://www.doomtree.net/Eyedea - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EyedeaSlug / Atmosphere - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slug_(rapper)Felt (hip-hop) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felt_(hip-hop_group)Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasiin_BeyAmerigo Gazaway - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amerigo_GazawayYasiin Gaye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgljHfgMQl4Common Wonder - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLI71xx56MgMiseducation of Eunice Waymon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-THq0-EDJrEMixtape vs. Album - https://www.dictionary.com/e/mixtape-vs-album/Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoggystyleKid Frost - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frost_(rapper)Smif N Wessun - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smif-N-WessunRawkus Records - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rawkus_RecordsNative Tongues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Tongues2 Live Crew - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Live_CrewHyphy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyphyXzibit - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XzibitThe Alkaholiks - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tha_AlkaholiksSouthernplayalisticadillacmuzik by Outkast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SouthernplayalisticadillacmuzikBlack on Both Sides by Yasiin Bey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_on_Both_SidesBlack Thought Freestyle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prmQgSpV3fAMichael Eric Dyson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Eric_DysonBetween the World and Me Documentary - https://www.hbomax.com/movies/between-the-world-and-me/db726bb8-8a45-44f9-bf72-01fa55161c7fResurrection by Common - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection_(Common_album)One Day It'll All Make Sense by Common - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Day_It%27ll_All_Make_SenseAhmad Jamal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_JamalSoulquarians - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoulquariansEminem - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EminemSBCC Student Resource Finder - https://www.sbcc.edu/student-resource-finder/SBCC Multimodal Lab Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/multimodallabsbcc/SBCC Multimodal Lab Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MultimodalLabSBCC

Michael Hidalgo - Many of us struggle with the faith we were handed earlier in life. We find it too narrow or exclusionary or harmful. But how to do we pass on something better. Michael is a trusted friend of SBCC, was the pastor of Denver Community Church for 18 years, and joined us this week to share a teaching on how we can give something better to the world.  What's Happening Join our Discord! If you need help getting your account set up, head our website for video and text tutorials. Check out and sign up for our Listener Map. Check out our Advent Art Guide with art and reflections from SBCC community members, friends of SBCC, and historical sources. Or join us in person to pick up a physical copy. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - Jesus chooses to enter Samaria and meet with a Samaritan woman in an act of cultural subversion. While there, his strange conversation with the woman illuminates the surprising ways God might be speaking to us as we seek the beautiful life to which God calls us.  What's Happening View our Quarterly Financial Report (Q1) Check out our conversation with Becky Ykema, our new full-time staff member with a focus on worship and formation. Join our Discord! Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller and Becky Ykema - As SBCC's staff leadership grows, we're excited to welcome Becky Ykema to our team full-time, focusing on the areas of worship and formation. Becky sat down with our lead pastor, Jason Miller, to share some of her story, and for the two of them to think out loud together about the ways SBCC worships and is formed.

Sean Palmer - John the Baptist is confronted with the growth of Jesus' ministry and baptisms, raising questions about John's significance and our relationship to humility.  Sean Palmer is the author of Speaking by the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors, and Communicators (IVP 2022) and 40 Days on Being a Three (Enneagram Daily Reflections). He is also the Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Houston, one of America's most innovative and vibrant multi-site churches, serving a predominance of Millennials and young adults. Sean and his wife, Rochelle, have been married for over 25-years and are parents to two adult daughters. He is also a long-time friend of SBCC, and we're thrilled to have him back. We were also joined by Sharon Irving, a new friend of SBCC. Sharon Irving is a singer, songwriter, worship leader, poet, rapper, actress, and voice over artist. She is an inspiring ‘voice for the voiceless', a passionate wordsmith spewing truth and inspiration, singing songs of life and love motivated by her personal experiences and undergirded by her Christian beliefs.   What's Happening Find our Holiday schedule on our website! Get tickets for INKSTORIES at Stockroom East on November 8th at 7p RSVP to the next New to SBCC Table, happening on November 9th at 12:15p. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - A religious leader whose world has just been threatened by Jesus' cleansing in the temple comes to Jesus in the night in curiosity and confusion. Jesus has a lot to say to Nicodemus, including that he must be "born again". What might Jesus have meant, and what does it mean for us today?  What's Happening RSVP to the next New to SBCC Table, happening on November 9th at 12:15p. Get tickets for INKSTORIES at Stockroom East on November 8th at 7p or submit your storyteller application RSVP to Student Friendsgiving on November 2nd at 5:30p (for students in grades 6-12 and their families) Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Becky Ykema - We are continuing the sermon series looking at the life of Jesus through the gospel of John. Today's teaching is from John 2:13-25 where Jesus turns tables and opens doors.  What's Happening Get tickets for INKSTORIES at Stockroom East on November 8th at 7p or submit your storyteller application RSVP to Student Friendsgiving on November 2nd at 5:30p (for students in grades 6-12 and their families) Join our Discord! Having trouble? Head to the following links for a video tutorial or a text tutorial on how to get set up. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

I feel like almost weekly, I'm meeting people who have been away from church, or far from God, for years. And now, you're looking for a home to come back to. You're wanting to return back to God. If that's you, I believe God is saying “Welcome home!” And I'm not just referring to SBCC, though I would love this to be your home… More importantly, home is where God's heart is. Home is in the arms of your Father. Naomi had been far away for at least 10 years before returning home. Maybe for you it's been your entire life. If you've been far from God, I pray you know that He's waiting in the driveway. The door's been unlocked, and the porch light is on. Naomi turned- turned back to God. Maybe today, it's your turn.

A Inteligência Artificial já está transformando o mundo e também começa a provocar mudanças no campo religioso. Mas afinal: qual é o lugar da IA na fé? Como as Igrejas e as comunidades religiosas podem lidar com essas tecnologias sem perder de vista o humanismo e a esperança cristã?No episódio desta semana do Religare - Conhecimento e Religião, o professor Flávio Senra conversa com Everthon de Souza Oliveira, professor de engenharia elétrica e integrante da Sociedade Brasileira de Cientistas Católicos (SBCC).Entre os temas abordados:✔️ O impacto da inteligência artificial na prática religiosa.✔️ Questões éticas e humanistas no uso da IA.✔️ Como as Igrejas estão respondendo aos desafios tecnológicos.✔️ As oportunidades e riscos da IA generativa para as práticas religiosas.✔️ O papel das políticas públicas e da formação diante das novas tecnologias.Um diálogo necessário entre ciência e fé, olhando para o futuro da espiritualidade em tempos digitais. 

Jason Miller - In what the gospel writer calls the first sign of Jesus' glory, Jesus responds to a shortage of wine at a wedding. It's a beautiful story with plenty of meaning at the basic level, but what happens when we also understand its symbolic levels of meaning?  This week's gatherings also featured an interview of Prashan De Visser, founder and president of Global Unites. To learn more, visit globalunites.org.  What's Happening RSVP to our Student's Friendsgiving happening on November 2nd. Submit an application to share your tattoo story at INK STORIES, happening on November 8th at 7p at Stockroom East. Join us for our Fall Picnic at Leeper Park on October 12 from 11a-1p or sign up to donate blood at the SBMF mobile unit. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Becky Ykema, Beth Graybill, and team - This Sunday, we took an intentional pause from diving into one particular passage in the book of John and hosted a DTR or “define the relationship” with Jesus. The sermon includes three reflection points: noting when we first encountered Jesus in our own lives, when it got complicated, and finally what what we are seeking after in our relationship with Jesus now. We used 3 songs in our reflections, which solely belong to the artists below: Atlantic - Sleeping at Last Moon - Sleeping at Last Ascent, Pt 1 - Hymns for the Architect What's Happening Submit an application to share your tattoo story at INK STORIES, happening on November 8th at 7p at Stockroom East. RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, October 5 at 12:15p. Join us for our Fall Picnic at Leeper Park on October 12 from 11a-1p. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - Our journey through the Gospel of John continues with the question of John the Baptist and the calling of the first disciples.  What's Happening RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, October 5 at 12:15p. Join us for our Fall Picnic at Leeper Park on October 12 from 11a-1p. Register for the South Bend Pilgrimage happening October 31-November 1. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - As we enter the fall season, we're also beginning a new project together: following Jesus through the gospel of John. We begin with the prologue to the gospel, where the writer re-tells the creation story and includes within it a vision of the Word of God that calls us forward to our own best selves.  What's Happening Register for the South Bend Pilgrimage happening October 31-November 1. Join us for our Fall Picnic at Leeper Park on October 12 from 11a-1p. Find more information about, or register for, Raising Kids With a Faith of Their Own While Working Out Your Own Faith with Karen Grant. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - As we enter the fall season, we're also beginning a new project together: following Jesus through the gospel of John. Before we begin in earnest, we took a week to explain why this text might be important for our community right now.  What's Happening Find more information about, or register for, our two Fall Workshops: Recovery from Distorted Images of God, Self and Others with Dale and Juanita Ryan and Raising Kids With a Faith of Their Own While Working Out Your Own Faith with Karen Grant. Check out this year's annual report. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller and Karen Grant - Many of us grew up in one faith tradition or another, and some of us with no church background at all. We have ideas of what we don't want our kids to hear or experience as it relates to God, church, or the Bible. Yet, we want our kids to know God and develop a faith in God. We just need some help. Karen Grant, our Director of Kids and Families, is here to help! Karen has served in a variety of children's ministry settings over the past 18 years and has a B.A. in Bible & Ministry from Bethel University. She is also a freelance artist and has called SBCC home since 2019. In this episode, you'll hear some of Karen's story, and you'll learn more about the vision she leads for kids and families at South Bend City Church. It's an approach that centers the character of God, ensures kids feel seen, safe, and loved, and that sends them home with curiosity and a growing faith.  Karen is also offering a fall workshop for parents, beginning Thursday, September 18. This workshop will include a variety of contemporary voices, a little bit of paint, and group conversations, to explore how to talk about God, and to God, with kids. We'll explore ways to celebrate Christmas and Easter that are meaningful for the whole family. We'll learn ways of reading the Bible that are appropriate for kids of all ages. We'll also talk about SBCC's approach to communion and baptism. You'll go home with some simple tools and reminders -created with your own family in mind- that can encourage a child's faith journey.

Jason Miller - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it's that we don't become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real world spirituality, shared from the experiences of our teachers who are working these things out in real time in their own lives. In our final week, we're talking about bringing those real world experiences back to our intentional spiritual practices.  What's Happening Find more information about, or register for, our two Fall Workshops: Recovery from Distorted Images of God, Self and Others with Dale and Juanita Ryan and Raising Kids With a Faith of Their Own While Working Out Your Own Faith with Karen Grant. RSVP for the Student Kickoff, happening September 7 from 6-8p (students in grades 6-12 only) Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it's that we don't become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real world spirituality, shared from the experiences of our teachers who are working these things out in real time in their own lives. This week, we're talking about money.  What's Happening Find more information about, or register for, our two Fall Workshops: Recovery from Distorted Images of God, Self and Others with Dale and Juanita Ryan and Raising Kids With a Faith of Their Own While Working Out Your Own Faith with Karen Grant. RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, September 7 at 12:15p. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Beth Graybill and Duane Wilson - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it's that we don't become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real world spirituality, shared from the experiences of our teachers who are working these things out in real time in their own lives. This week, we learn from the embodied journey of Duane Wilson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Indiana Corridor (BGNIC). Duane and his team at BGNIC share physical space with SBCC in the Tribune Building as an afterschool club and summer camp site. Beth Graybill, who facilitates this conversation, is not only a part of the South Bend City Church community, but is also a collaborative consultant and storyteller that currently works as the Director of Academic Advancement for Mendoza College of Business & Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate at the University of Notre Dame. What's Happening Find more information about, or register for, our two Fall Workshops: Recovery from Distorted Images of God, Self and Others with Dale and Juanita Ryan and Raising Kids With a Faith of Their Own While Working Out Your Own Faith with Karen Grant. RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, September 7 at 12:15p. RSVP for the Student Kickoff, happening September 7 from 6-8p (students in grades 6-12 only) Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it's that we don't become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real world spirituality, shared from the experiences of our teachers who are working these things out in real time in their own lives. This week, we consider the power of nature to help us connect.  What's Happening RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, September 7 at 12:15p. Keep an eye out for more information on our Fall Workshops, happening on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 later this fall. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Dr. Angela Logan - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it's that we don't become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real world spirituality, shared from the experiences of our teachers who are working these things out in real time in their own lives. Through the use of the Parable of the Sower, along with quotes from Pope Leo XIV, Thomas Merton, and Octavia Butler, Dr. Angela shares how she, and we, can reconnect with our spirituality, and God, through a container garden. What's Happening Join us on Discord! Make sure that your display name is your first+last name and add an “avatar” (profile picture). If you can't see the collective and forum channels, you have not been verified. If you need help, email mariah@southbendcitychurch.com. Check out our volunteer opportunities, ranging from hospitality to communion to Kid's Ministry to safety and everything in between. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it's that we don't become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real world spirituality, shared from the experiences of our teachers who are working these things out in real time in their own lives. This week, we consider the power of reclaiming out attention in the digital age.  This teaching included some reflection questions: How would you describe your current relationship with your smartphone or other digital devices? Are you happy with the amount of time you spend on your phone or other digital devices? Do you think others ever feel that they're competing with your devices for your presence and attention? What's one structural change you could make this week to make it easier to disconnect from the digital crowds and reconnect with God, others, and yourself?  Benediction: So, beloved friends— May the Lord bless you and keep you, and may the Divine's face shine warmly upon you. In the same way that you have been a refuge for me—a place of safety and truth. May you know that same safety in one another's arms, and may you offer it freely to all who enter through these doors. In the same way that you gave me the freedom to be wholly myself—questioning, becoming, belonging. May you continue to be a place where freedom is not feared but nurtured, and where becoming never ends. In the same way that you showed me the goodness and faithfulness of Love—embodied, mysterious, divine. May you carry that good and faithful Love into the world. And may you know this: I have seen the face of God in each of you. I have seen more of God in myself because of you. I leave more healed and whole because of you. May grace and peace be with you, Amen. What's Happening Join us on Discord! Make sure that your display name is your first+last name and add an “avatar” (profile picture). If you can't see the collective and forum channels, you have not been verified. If you need help, email mariah@southbendcitychurch.com. Check out our volunteer opportunities, ranging from hospitality to communion to Kid's Ministry to safety and everything in between. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Mike Goldsworthy - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it's that we don't become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This week we hear from Mike Goldsworthy about how working with our hands could be an act of prayer and meditation. Mike is a speaker, resourcer, and guide with a passion for connecting like-minded churches and leaders. He also has a podcast, space for faith: re-imaginging the church for our current moment, and started the Post-Evangelical Collective. He is also a long time friend of SBCC and currently serves on our board. What's Happening Join our Listener Map. This new tool is intended to help our long-distance community members find others close to them and the opportunity to message and meet up. Make sure to read the details for rules and guidelines. Join us on Discord! Make sure that your display name is your first+last name and add an “avatar” (profile picture). If you can't see the collective and forum channels, you have not been verified. If you need help, email mariah@southbendcitychurch.com. Check out our volunteer opportunities, ranging from hospitality to communion to Kid's Ministry to safety and everything in between. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Mike Goldsworthy - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it's that we don't become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real world spirituality, shared from the experiences of our teachers who are working these things out in real time in their own lives.  Mike Goldsworthy is a speaker, resourcer, and guide with a passion for connecting like-minded churches and leaders. He also has a podcast, space for faith: re-imaginging the church for our current moment, and started the Post-Evangelical Collective. He is also a long time friend of SBCC and currently serves on our board. What's Happening Join our Listener Map. This new tool is intended to help our long-distance community members find others close to them and the opportunity to message and meet up. Make sure to read the details for rules and guidelines. Join us on Discord! Make sure that your display name is your first+last name and add an “avatar” (profile picture). If you can't see the collective and forum channels, you have not been verified. If you need help, email mariah@southbendcitychurch.com. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.  

Jason Miller - This month, we're responding to your questions! These teachings are in response to questions submitted by the members of South Bend City Church. Today's questions come from both kids and adults in our community, and cover everything from church and heaven to play and love.  What's Happening Sabbath Sunday on July 6 (offices are closed June 30-July 6) Find more information about, or fill out the interest form for, the Telos American South Pilgrimage. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - This month, we're responding to your questions! These teachings are in response to questions submitted by the members of South Bend City Church. Today we're responding to questions about sex and abortion.  Resources After Evangelicalism by David Gushee Beyond the Abortion Wars by Charles Camosy What's Happening Sabbath Sunday on July 6 (we are closed June 30-July 6) Find more information about, or fill out the interest form for, the Telos American South Pilgrimage. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving. 

Jason Miller and Zach Gillis - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we're exploring those possibilities. This week, we consider wounds, healing, and love.  If you want to join us in the art practice, check out this supplies and instruction guide. What's Happening Join us for our picnic on June 1st from 11a-1p or find more information. Register for the Art for Everybody Screening and Panel. Submit your question for Ask Me Anything! RSVP to our Student Family Potluck happening on June 8th after the 11a gathering. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Mariah Keener and Jason Miller - We're dropping a special episode of the SBCC podcast to share some news about an upcoming change for our community. We also wanted to make sure the news is paired with the heart and story that's at work behind the change.

Becky Ykema - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we're exploring those possibilities. This week, the experience of Mary Magdalene and the change that comes with resurrection.  What's Happening Save the date for our SBCC Spring Picnic happening on June 1 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park. Register for the Art for Everybody Screening and Panel. Join us on Discord and submit your question for Ask Me Anything! Make sure that your display name is your first+last name and add an “avatar” (profile picture). If you can't see the collective and forum channels, you have not been verified. If you need help, email mariah@southbendcitychurch.com. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving. For a text version of the Quarterly Financial Update, head here. 

Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we're exploring those possibilities. This week, we explore the strange, beautiful story of two men walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, and the hope that Christ might meet us even as we walk away.  What's Happening Save the date for our SBCC Spring Picnic happening on June 1 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park. Join us on Discord! Make sure that your display name is your first+last name and add an "avatar" (profile picture). If you can't see the collective and forum channels, you have not been verified. If you need help, email mariah@southbendcitychurch.com. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we're exploring those possibilities. This week, with the help of a character named Thomas, we consider the surprising relationship between doubt and belief.  What's Happening Find out more, or register for, our South Bend Pilgrimage coming up May 16-18. Save the date for our SBCC Spring Picnic happening on June 1 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we're exploring those possibilities. This week, we consider the relationship between fear and hope.  What's Happening RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, May 4 at 12:15p. Find out more, or register for, our South Bend Pilgrimage coming up May 16-18. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller, Zach Gillis, Mariah Keener, and team - This Easter, as we conclude our journey through the Lord's Prayer, we wrestle with the confrontation between darkness and light, and we search for the hope of the kingdom of God. What's Happening RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, May 4 at 12:15p. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller and Mariah Keener - Join with us in spirit as we mark the story of Good Friday, reflecting on the encounter of our broken world being met with the mercy and love of God. In South Bend, we're gathering for a brief noon reflection to hear the words of Scripture and to come to the table of Jesus. Wherever you are, we invite you to remember Jesus' gift of himself, and to receive the elements of the Eucharist.  What's Happening Join us on Easter at 8:30, 10, or 11:30a. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we hear the invitation to embrace both resistance and surrender.  What's Happening Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings. Take part in Stations in the Street from April 17-19. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we wrestle with the practice of seeking and giving forgiveness. This teaching drew heavily from the work of Dr. Everett Worthington. Learn more about his REACH method HERE. What's Happening Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings. Take part in Stations in the Street from April 17-19. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Sean Palmer - This week, we're taking a break from our Lent series on the Lord's Prayer (Interrupting Our Inertia) to hear from Sean Palmer. Through scripture and the story of To Kill a Mockingbird, Sean helps us consider the consequences of love, for better and for worse.  Sean Palmer is the author of Speaking by the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors, and Communicators (IVP 2022) and 40 Days on Being a Three (Enneagram Daily Reflections). He is also the Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Houston, one of America's most innovative and vibrant multi-site churches, serving a predominance of Millennials and young adults. Sean and his wife, Rochelle, have been married for over 25-years and are parents to two adult daughters. He is also a long-time friend of SBCC, and we're thrilled to have him back.  What's Happening Register for Baptism, happening on Easter (April 20). Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller and Becky Ykema - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we wrestle with what it means to ask God for daily bread, and to live the life imagined by this prayer.  What's Happening Register for the Race and Film Weekend. Register for Baptism, happening on Easter (April 20). Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we explore the meaning of the kingdom of God.  What's Happening Register for the Race and Film Weekend. Register for Baptism, happening on Easter (April 20). Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. Or view our quarterly financial update here. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities.  What's Happening Register for the Race and Film Weekend. Register for Baptism, happening on Easter (April 20). Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. Or view our quarterly financial update here. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving. 

Dr. Angela Logan - Whether personally or on a global scale, in this season, we are all longing for something. This weekend, we unpack the story found in Luke 8 of the woman who was hemorrhaging, who boldly came to Jesus for help. Through this story, we reflect on our own longings, and consider what will we do in the waiting season. What's Happening RSVP to one of our upcoming New to SBCC Tables. The next opportunities are March 9 (in-person) and March 10 (via Zoom). Register for one of the two upcoming Lent Workshops or for the Race and Film Weekend. Join us for our phase 1 Ribbon Cutting on Friday March 7 from 11:30a to 1p. Find more information about Ash Wednesday with our neighbors, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Mike Goldsworthy - In the moments when we're feeling overwhelmed by things that are happening that we can't fix or control ourselves, perhaps there is a way we can ground ourselves and move beyond the reactionary response. This weekend we consider the encounter Jesus and the disciples have in John 9 with a man born blind, as they pose the question of who is to blame. Mike Goldsworthy is a speaker, resourcer, and guide with a passion for connecting like-minded churches and leaders. He also has a podcast, space for faith: re-imaginging the church for our current moment, and started the Post-Evangelical Collective. He is also a long time friend of SBCC and currently serves on our board. What's Happening RSVP to one of our upcoming New to SBCC Tables. The next opportunities are March 9 (in-person) and March 10 (via Zoom). Register for one of the two upcoming Lent Workshops or for the Race and Film Weekend. Join us for our phase 1 Ribbon Cutting on Friday March 7 from 11:30a to 1p. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.