Artisan Church Podcast
800 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWeekly message audio from Artisan Church, an inclusive Christian church in Rochester, NY, seeking to live out our mission: to encounter God, embrace people, and engage culture, in the way of Jesus.
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Episodes
Hearing God During Ordinary Time
June 02, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBPastor Jae prompts us to consider how hearing God often occurs in quiet, everyday moments. Speaker: Pastor Jae Newman Part of the series “Ordinary Time 2024: A sermon series for ordinary time”
Ordinary Time Week 1
May 26, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBA sermon for Ordinary Time. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time: A sermon series for ordinary time.”
Lessons from the Camino
May 26, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBA sermon of lessons that Pastor Scott learned while walking the Camino de Santiago over the past two weeks Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time 2024: A sermon series for ordinary time”
Pentecost Reflections
May 19, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBAn Artisan Church tradition: Pentecost readings from the Bible in many languages, plus devotional reflections from several different Artisan members! Speaker: Various
Either-Or Enclosures: Use of Full Measure Prayers
May 12, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBPastor Jae explores how Psalm 1 sets a narrow path for believers and how we view Jesus is everything in how we process "crossroad" decisions in our faith. Speaker: Pastor Jae Newman Part of the series “Eastertide 2024”
Love, Burdens, and Commandments
May 05, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBThe way of Jesus is centered on loving others, which was his consistent commandment. We are told in scripture that his commandments are not burdensome, but what about when we need to love someone who is unlovable? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Eastertide 2024”
From the Vine: Thoughts on Picking Fruit
April 28, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBPastor Jae explores waiting for the "fruit" inside us to ripen while we abide on the branch. Speaker: Pastor Jae Newman Part of the series “Eastertide 2024”
Walking With the Good Shepherd
April 21, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBPastor Jae explores Psalm 23 and how the Psalter permeates through all Jesus' parables until they become like landmarks of our own faith journey. Speaker: Pastor Jae Newman Part of the series “Eastertide 2024”
Ghosts, Revelations, and Burning Hearts
April 14, 2024 18:00 - 23 minutes - 11.1 MBThe third Sunday in the season of Easter. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Eastertide 2024”
Thomas On His Worst Day
April 07, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBThomas's story in the Bible usually begins and ends with his refusal to believe in Jesus without proof. But his story is much more complicated than that—and so is yours. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Eastertide 2024”
Resurrection Bodies
March 31, 2024 18:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBGuest preacher Becka Fergusson-Lutz joins us for a beautiful reflection on the risen body of Christ. Speaker: Rebeka Fergusson-Lutz Part of the series “Eastertide 2024”
Remembering and Reflecting
March 24, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB"This is the LORD’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes!" What is "it" that is God's doing in this verse from Psalm 118? The truth is, it has been many things over the years—and that's okay. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Lent”
5th Sunday in Lent
March 17, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBSpeaker: Michael Brennan Part of the series “Lent”
Leaving the Wilderness to Discover the Kingdom
March 10, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBThis week's sermon explores how there are many forms of wilderness in our lives, and how those spaces can become grumbling refuges for us that stunt our deeper purpose. As Israel seeks the Promised Land and Nicodemus tries to understand Jesus's instruction on the Kingdom of God, we, too, are invited to explore how to leave the wildernesses of our lives and head home towards home again. Speaker: Pastor Jae Newman Part of the series “Lent”
Ten Words & Temples
March 03, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBSpeaker: Pastor Jae Newman Part of the series “Lent”
Promise Delayed, Promise Kept
February 25, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBGod made a promise to Abram, and 24 years later, it still had not been fulfilled. After many trials and mistakes, and with some pointed reminders, Abram received a new name—Abraham—and a new version of the promise. Abraham is later commended by the Apostle Paul for his faith, which was shaky, messy, and sometimes barely there. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Lent”
Memory and Mindset
February 18, 2024 18:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBIn between two instances of hearing a voice from heaven name him "my beloved son," Jesus experienced much trial, temptation, and suffering. For those of us who are in between our mountaintop transcendent spiritual experiences, we can use Lent as an opportunity to practice the repentance of a transformed mind: trusting God and waiting with hope for the next reassurance. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Lent”
From the Mountaintop: Embracing Mystery on Transfiguration Sunday
February 11, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBHan's Mother had a dream that a man named Jesus had taken her by the hand, and told her it was urgent that she wake up, collect their valuables, and get ready to leave their home… Speaker: Pastor Jae Newman Part of the series “Epiphany: New year, new revelation”
An Urgent Call to Remember
February 04, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBSpeaker: Pastor Barb Bushart, Community of the Savior Part of the series “Epiphany: New year, new revelation”
Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
January 28, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBSpeaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Epiphany: New year, new revelation”
Repentance and Renewal
January 21, 2024 18:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBSpeaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Epiphany: New year, new revelation”
Come and See
January 14, 2024 18:00 - 13 minutes - 6.13 MBSpeaker: Maria Hartz Part of the series “Epiphany: New year, new revelation”
Return By Another Road
January 07, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBThe 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 Part of the series “Epiphany: New year, new revelation”
Ken's Story
December 31, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBKen 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”
Midwives of God
December 24, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBAs 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”
Magnificat: Mary's Righteous Anger
December 10, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBThe Magnificat, Mary's hymn of praise to God, is full of righteous anger at the injustices of her world—and ours. We can easily imagine her with her fist raised in protest! Yet we must not move too quickly toward an unrighteous anger. Following the example of Mary at the Annunciation, we can see two other gestures of Mary that prepared her heart to sing such a song. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Advent”
Advent Anxiety
December 03, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBSome of the biblical texts chosen for the season of Advent are downright apocalyptic! This is because they emphasize the second coming of Jesus. While these passages can cause us to feel some anxiety about the world, if can trust and rely on Jesus, we can still live lives that are marked by joy, prayer, and peace. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Advent”
Scott's Story
November 19, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBScott 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”
Honor Every Living Thing
November 12, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBMaking peace in the world starts in what might seem like an unlikely place: by honoring everything that God made. We look to surprising biblical source for this idea: the flood narrative in Genesis 9. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Make Peace”
Overcome Fear
November 05, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 16.1 MBMaking peace requires us to overcome our fears—and it might be helpful to realize that many of our "phobias" are actually forms of hatred of the Other. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Make Peace”
Cultivate Inner Peace
October 29, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBThe 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”
WE
October 08, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat 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?”
US
October 01, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThe 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?”
YOU
September 24, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBBeing 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's Story
September 17, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MBDiana 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”
Stories from LGBTQ+ Christians
September 10, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBFive 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”
Approach 2: Moral Logic
September 03, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBFor 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”
Approach 1: Verse by Verse
August 27, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBThe 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 Inc...
Ally's Story
August 20, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 8.36 MBAlly shares a story of what's saving their faith. Speaker: Ally Turner Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”
Little Faith
August 13, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBThe story of Jesus and Peter walking on water includes the oft-quoted phrase "You of little faith!" But it is evident from the story that even "little" faith is enough to experience a miracle. What if we celebrated our small moments of faith, rather than feeling belittled and insufficient? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”
Hungry in a Deserted Place
August 06, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 11.2 MBThe miracle of the loaves and fishes is one of the most well-known stories in the entire Bible. But there are details all around the main event of the story that we may not have considered. We take a look at some of those details, wondering about what God might have for us along the margins. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”
Crossing the Jordan
July 30, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBSpeaker: Rebeka Fergusson-Lutz Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”
Corrye's Story
July 23, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 12 MBRoy Kent Is Saving My Faith Speaker: Corrye Van Caeseele-Cook Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”
Seed, Root, and Fruit
July 16, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MBSpeaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”
Laws & Burdens
July 09, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBIn a much-quoted passage in the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul berates himself for doing things he does not want to do. Yet in a much-quoted teaching in the book of Matthew, Jesus says that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. How are we to make sense of these competing narratives within Christianity? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”
Shake Off the Dust
June 18, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBWhen Jesus sent out his disciples, he told them they were some of the few who could speak truth to power among the religious establishment. But he warned them that their message would not be received kindly by all. And then he gave them the ultimate superpower: to walk away in peace from those who would not listen. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”
Jae's Story
June 11, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBJae shares a story of what's saving his faith. Speaker: Jae Newman Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”
Pray With Your Feet
May 21, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 13 MBSometimes, prayer is only one piece of the puzzle. There are moments when we are called not only to prayerful reflection but to prayerful action. In taking action to work toward the world God desires, we can not only participate in the answering of our own prayer; we can also become part of the answer to someone else's prayer. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Recovering Prayer: Prayer for People who Can’t Pray Anymore”