Artisan Church Podcast
800 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 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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Pray With Your Emotions
May 14, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBHave you ever been told that your emotions can't be trusted? That your heart is "deceitful above all things"? This message is for you, and the news is good: God accepts and loves all of you: your brain, your heart, and yes, your emotions. This is actually the more complete message we can receive if we listen to the whole scriptural record rather than just one verse. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Recovering Prayer: Prayer for People who Can’t Pray Anymore”
Pray With Your Community
May 07, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBMany of us have been in places where community prayer was used to manipulate, where expectations felt unbearably heavy, or where the whole thing felt like one more religious performance. As we seek to recover prayer, let us consider how the act of praying together can become beautiful and safe again. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Recovering Prayer: Prayer for People who Can’t Pray Anymore”
Sandy's Story
April 30, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBSandy shares a story of three significant communities in her life that are "what's saving my faith." Speaker: Sandra Hope Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”
Pray With Your Ears
April 23, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBThomas à Kempis said, "It is easier to be silent altogether than to speak with moderation." When we find we lack the words to pray, one option is to engage in silent prayer. In this form of prayer, we abide with Jesus and listen for the voice of God, which may take the form of a word from a friend, an insight from scripture, the awe inspired by nature, or many other forms, Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Recovering Prayer: Prayer for People who Can’t Pray Anymore” ...
Pray With a Script
April 16, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBSometimes you can't find the words to pray—either because the world has left you speechless or because everything feels stale. In times like these, we can turn to pre-written prayers that give voice to our spirits. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Recovering Prayer: Prayer for People who Can’t Pray Anymore”
The Love That Changes the World
April 09, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBWe celebrate Resurrection Day at Artisan with a special guest sermon by Dr. Kristen Brown! Speaker: Dr. Kristen Brown Part of the series “Work of the People (Wholehearted Faith): Artisan Community Read: Wholehearted Faith”
Loving Our Enemies
April 02, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBThis week's sermon will be based on chapter 13 of Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Wholehearted Faith): Artisan Community Read: Wholehearted Faith”
Wilderness
March 26, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThis week's sermon is based on chapter 11 of Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans. Dr. Melody Boyd shares how learning to grieve in the wilderness is saving her faith right now. Speaker: Dr. Melody Boyd Part of the series “Work of the People (Wholehearted Faith): Artisan Community Read: Wholehearted Faith”
The Steady Work of Living Water
March 19, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBA sermon based on chapter 9 of Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans, in which the author writes eloquently about the waters of baptism, which is a sacrament that reminds us that we belong. We conduct an Ignatian reading, imagining ourselves at Jesus's baptism and reflecting on how water reminds us that everything in God's creation is connected. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Wholehearted Faith): Artisan Community Read: Wholehearted Faith” ...
Jonathan Edwards Is Not My Homeboy
March 12, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBA sermon based on chapter 6 of Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans: Can we here at Artisan Church recover a real sense of conviction about our actions and the harm we have done to others and to ourselves without also traumatizing (or re-traumatizing) ourselves with the deeply destructive models of shame-based religion many of us were raised with? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Wholehearted Faith): Artisan Community Read: Wholehearted Faith” ...
The Liberation of the Know-It-All
March 05, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBIn chapter 4 of Wholehearted Faith, Rachel Held Evans reflects on the expectation of knowing the answer to every question, and imagines a faith where we are freed from the weight of this requirement. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Wholehearted Faith): Artisan Community Read: Wholehearted Faith”
On the Days When I Believe
February 26, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBA reflection on the prologue and chapter one of Wholehearted Faith, in which Rachel shares about faith, doubt, uncertainty, and hope. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Wholehearted Faith): Artisan Community Read: Wholehearted Faith”
Dan's Story
February 19, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBDan shares a story of what's keeping his faith going. Speaker: Dan Glading Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”
Life Beyond the Binary
February 12, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBMoses offered the people of Israel a stark choice as they entered the Promised Land: obey God’s commandments and live, or turn away and die. Jesus taught his disciples a new way of thinking, one that was both less simple and more challenging—yet filled with grace. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Epiphany): Epiphany”
How to Read the Bible
February 05, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBThe biblical texts for this week offer us a wonderful opportunity to consider how (and how not!) to read the Bible. What do you do when you can choose from among the prosperity gospel, stringent literalism, social justice, and signs and wonders—all in one week’s texts? We will try to figure it out together. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Epiphany): Epiphany”
The Controversy of God
January 29, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.7 MBThe prophet Micah speaks with eloquence about a “controversy” between the people and God. They want to focus on proper worship, while God wants them to focus on justice and mercy. In his own time, Jesus points the people back to these themes at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Epiphany): Epiphany”
Family and Darkness
January 22, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBIn the story of Jesus, we find frequent reminders that our stories are bound up with the story of our family—and with the entire family of God. And sometimes families walk in darkness. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Epiphany): Epiphany”
Exodus 1 & 2
January 15, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBA special message from Pastor Don Schiewer, of Dust Church and Ancient Jesus/Future Faith. Speaker: Don Schiewer Part of the series “Work of the People (Epiphany): Epiphany”
Spectacular
December 11, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 9.28 MBFrom the sensational imagery of the prophet Isaiah to the miraculous healings of Jesus, the Kingdom of God is a spectacle. But what do we do when real life does not seem to fit that description? James tells us: be patient. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Advent): Advent”
Integrity
December 04, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MBThe prophets of Israel and the apostles of the Church spoke of the work of the messiah as integrated: inclusive of groups typically left on the margins. Christ’s fulfillment of these words crossed boundaries of all kinds, giving us a faith of integrity and wholeness. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Advent): Advent”
Awakening
November 27, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBAs people who want to be prepared for Jesus to show up, our first order of business is to make sure we are not asleep when he gets here. What does it mean to be fully awake to God’s presence and work? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Advent): Advent”
Woe to the Bad Shepherds
November 20, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBWhen religious leaders fail their people, God promises to deal with them—and also promises the people that there will be a good shepherd, that he is the head of the church, and that all will find refuge. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People: Liturgy as Community”
The End (Was) Near
November 13, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBJesus sometimes spoke with the alarming voice of the prior prophets of Israel, predicting calamity and dire circumstances for God’s faithful. It is tempting to assign these predictions to our own time, but there might be a simpler explanation. Speaker: Dr. Kristen Brown, Leadership Team Chair Part of the series “Work of the People: Liturgy as Community”
Ownership and Eternity
November 06, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 14.4 MBWhen some people tried to draw Jesus into their religious debate, he did what he always did: he redefined the question and called them to something deeper. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People: Liturgy as Community”
Clean Slate Sunday
October 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBWhat would happen if we showed up for worship and nothing was prepared? Speaker: ??? Part of the series “Work of the People: Liturgy as Community”
Justice
October 23, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBWe are captivated by the heart of God for hurting people and a suffering creation, seeking to bring compassion to those needs and a just end to their underlying causes. Speaker: Melody Boyd, leadership team member Part of the series “Foundations: The values that define us.”
Awe
October 16, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBWe humbly recognize the sovereign power, reverent mystery, and gracious wonder of God, who is worthy of our worship and full devotion. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Foundations: The values that define us.”
Beauty
October 09, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBWe are inspired by the breathtaking artistry of our creator and seek to reflect that beauty in all we do as we co-create with him. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Foundations: The values that define us.”
Roots
October 02, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBWe are deeply rooted in the historic Christian faith as revealed in scripture and worked out in the life of God's people through the ages. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Foundations: The values that define us.”
What Gives Me Hope
September 18, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBWe conclude the series the way we began: with Artisans sharing their personal stories. But this time, the emphasis is on what is giving us hope. Let’s be inspired by learning what is keeping us all going! Speaker: The people of Artisan Part of the series “World Falling Apart*: *But We’re Staying Together”
Solidarity in Suffering
September 11, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBOne of the deepest callings of being in Christian community is to bear one another’s burdens. In this way, we can all navigate our challenges together. And what’s more: we live into the example of Jesus, who identifies with all humanity in his own suffering. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “World Falling Apart*: *But We’re Staying Together”
Rejoice in Suffering?
September 04, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBThe Bible instructs us to rejoice in our suffering. If we’re not careful with this text, it seems dismissive at best and cruel at worst. Let us look more closely at what this seemingly impossible call might mean. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “World Falling Apart*: *But We’re Staying Together”
In the End
August 28, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBOne of the overly simplistic platitudes we are trying to avoid is the idea that we’ll all be fine “in the sweet by and by,” some future hope. We should seek to find some balance between a real hope in God’s ultimate healing and saving work and the need for peace and relief in the here and now. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “World Falling Apart*: *But We’re Staying Together”
You Are Not Alone
August 21, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBIt cannot be repeated often enough: you are not alone in your sufferings. The Bible is full of examples of good, godly people who nevertheless experienced tragedy and trauma. What can we learn from their example? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “World Falling Apart*: *But We’re Staying Together”
The Struggle is Real
August 14, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.7 MBWe begin our series with an honest look at the way the world is affecting us. We will hear from several Artisans about the heaviness in their world right now, and join in supporting them with empathy and love. Speaker: The people of Artisan Part of the series “World Falling Apart*: *But We’re Staying Together”
Where Do You Direct Your Faith?
August 07, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBArtisan’s most distant member all the way from Finland, Ville Anttila, joins us in person to share a message and a testimony. What should the direction of our faith be, when a "traditional view of faith" can at the same time prop up some people while slowly killing others? Speaker: Ville Anttila Part of the series “The Church in the World: Celebrating the Global Church”
Citizenship Tests
July 31, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBAs we think about the Church in the world, and particularly Artisan Church at work in the world, it's important for us to parse out the aspects of our faith that have been shaped by U.S. culture. In this sermon, Becka will encourage us to consider the cultural lens through which we look at God and the church. How has our narrative of Christianity been influenced by our cultural, political, and economic narratives as citizens and/or residents of the United States? Speaker: Rebeka Fergusson-...
Water
July 24, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 18 MBOur ministry partners from the Ugandan Water Project join us with an exciting and engaging message about the life-saving work that is happening in Uganda, and how it is a natural extension of God’s love. Speaker: Jess Alinaitwe Part of the series “The Church in the World: Celebrating the Global Church”
Footstool
July 17, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBWe are excited to welcome Artisans Carolyn and Ryan Klejment-Lavin (for the first time in several years!) to hear a report about their work supporting missions work in Asia. Speaker: Carolyn and Ryan Klejment-Lavin Part of the series “The Church in the World: Celebrating the Global Church”
Incredulity
July 10, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 12.2 MBThe most famous reaction to the risen Christ comes from Thomas, who refused to believe Jesus was alive unless and until he could feel the holes in his body. Although Thomas earned a pejorative nickname for his skepticism, Jesus did not scold or deride him. This should be an encouragement to doubters everywhere. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Gospel of John: Conclusion (Part Two): Part Two”
Resurrection Reactions, Part Two
June 26, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 15.5 MBWe continue to look at the stories of Jesus appearing to his disciples after the resurrection, wondering what their reactions can show us about ourselves and imagining what Jesus might say to us in our surprise. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Gospel of John: Conclusion (Part Two): Part Two”
Resurrection Reactions, Part One
June 19, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 18.2 MBAfter the resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples and others. The reactions to these experiences were mixed. How might they guide our own response to the seemingly impossible idea that Jesus lives among us? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Gospel of John: Conclusion (Part Two): Part Two”
Mothers & Brothers
June 12, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 13.9 MBIn a touching moment, Jesus looked down from the cross at his best friend and his mother, connecting them to each other. It is a powerful vision of how the family of God is grown and defined through the love of the crucified Lord. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Gospel of John: Conclusion (Part Two): Part Two”
Psalms for Lament
May 29, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 31.1 MBWe pause our study of the Gospel of John to reflect on the many tragedies that have taken place during the past month. Opportunities for personal sharing and response were punctuated with readings and prayers from the Psalms of Lament Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Gospel of John: Conclusion: Part One”
King’s Cross
May 22, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 36.7 MBThe inscription placed above Jesus at the crucifixion identified him as the King. This was the subject of some debate among the powers that put him on the cross, but it proved to be more true than anyone could have expected at the time. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Gospel of John: Conclusion: Part One”
Church & State
May 15, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutesThe sham trial and unjustified conviction of Jesus was a joint effort by the empire of Rome and the corrupt religious leaders of the day. How do we see religion and empire confounding the work of Jesus today? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Gospel of John: Conclusion: Part One”
Betrayal & Denial
May 08, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutesThe story of Jesus’s arrest includes two friends who fail him: Judas, who betrays him to the Romans, and Peter, who denies his friendship altogether. A story like this invites us to imagine what it would like to be failed by our friends—or to be the friend who fails. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Gospel of John: Conclusion: Part One”
The Lord’s Prayer
May 01, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutesJust before his arrest, Jesus prays a prayer on behalf of his disciples, current and future. As we read these words, can we receive them and reflect on our role in making them true all these centuries later? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Gospel of John: Conclusion: Part One”
Recap and Preview
April 24, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutesIt’s been a couple years since we last visited John’s gospel. This week, we will review the book and its key themes and preview the final three chapters, as we consider what it has to offer us as 21st century Christians and spiritual seekers. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Gospel of John: Conclusion: Part One”
Unexpected Voices, Unexpected News
April 17, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutesThe good news of resurrection told at Easter came from unexpected voices. “It was the women,” says Luke. What happens when unexpected people proclaim unexpected news? The gospel goes to all the world. Speaker: Dr. Kristen Brown