Artisan Church Podcast

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Epiphany: New year, new revelation”

Speaker: Maria Hartz Part of the series “Epiphany: New year, new revelation”

The wise men who visited Jesus returned to their own country "by another road." So many of us have arrived at a new revelation of God through Jesus and feel disconnected from our past. What if we are called not to abandon our roots, but to return to them from another direction? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin

Ken shares a story of what's saving his faith. Speaker: Ken Tryon Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”

As we ponder in our hearts the search for Christ's peace in a war-torn world, we are asked to reflect on our own willingness to birth Jesus into our own lives. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Advent”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Advent”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Advent”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin

Scott shares a story of what's saving his faith. Speaker: T. Scott Burgess Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Make Peace”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Make Peace”

The Gospels tell us that Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness to pray as he cultivated his own consciousness of God in the midst of his activities. Christian sages and mystics from the past and in the present day have emphasized the link between contemplation and meditation and continuing Jesus’ acts of healing and peacemaking. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Make Peace”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin

What is the difference between “us” and “we”? Well, the answer can be found in English grammar. (Sorry!) Church is not just something we are; it is also something we are called to do. And in order to be effective and successful in pursuing this calling, we need everyone to join in. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Church: Why Bother?”

The message of scripture and the consistent witness of the church are clear: the body of Christ is stronger and more reflective of the image of God when more people (and more types of people!) are part of the mix. We need “you” in order to be the best version of “us.” Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Church: Why Bother?”

Being part of a spiritual community is good for you. Coming together for worship, fellowship, and sacred ritual is restorative to your soul in a way that nothing else is. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Church: Why Bother?”

Diana shares a story of what's saving their faith. Speaker: Diana Tedone Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”

Five inspiring stories from members of the Artisan community. Speaker: The people of Artisan Part of the series “All Are Welcome: Queer Inclusion From a Christian Perspective”

For those who find the "verse by verse" approach unsatisfying or unconvincing, it may be helpful to think instead about the broad principles expressed and implied in scripture. Identifying the moral logic found in the Bible and seeking to apply it consistently to all social issues of our day is a valid method of applying biblical truth. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “All Are Welcome: Queer Inclusion From a Christian Perspective”

The most obvious (if not the most helpful) approach to this topic is to examine the relatively few verses in the Bible that directly address LGBTQ+ matters. Although these verses have traditionally been used to exclude queer folks, it is reasonable to reach a different interpretation after a more careful reading of the text.Recommended article: "Brief Biblical Case for LGBTQ Inclusion" by The Reformation Project Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “All Are Welcome: Queer Inclusion From a Christian Perspective”