Artisan Church Podcast
803 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
One Last Thing
April 28, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutesThree ideas have come to shape Pastor Scott’s understanding of what it means to be a Christian. These ideas combine to be the “last word” from this season of Scott’s ministry. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin
What Is God Creating? [Video]
April 21, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes VideoFrom the message series "Easter" at Artisan Church, Rochester, NY. www.artisanchurch.com
What Is God Creating?
April 21, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutesThe resurrection delivers the bold and beautiful message that God is not done with the world yet. What new thing is God creating in your world, your community, your heart? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin
The Meaning of the Cross
April 14, 2019 18:00 - 33 minutesOne of the most common questions about Christianity is why did Jesus have to die? It may be time to change your mind about how the work of Jesus on the cross saves us, and what that means for us and the world. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Change Your Mind!: A Lenten journey of repentance and evolving faith”
Forget the Past
April 07, 2019 18:00 - 30 minutesThe prophets and apostles warn us that being stuck in the past will keep us from experiencing God fully in the present and make it impossible to forge a new future. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Change Your Mind!: A Lenten journey of repentance and evolving faith”
The End of an Era
March 31, 2019 18:00 - 26 minutesThe story of scripture is a story of change: one day God provides manna, and the next day it stops. But the vision of the Father that Jesus gives us is one of steadfast love: the power that changes everything. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Change Your Mind!: A Lenten journey of repentance and evolving faith”
The Gift of Difference
March 24, 2019 18:00 - 18 minutesIn a sermon delivered at Baber A.M.E. Church, Pastor Scott speaks of the fact that our differences are not something to be hidden or ignored, but something to be celebrated—because they come from the Spirit of God! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Change Your Mind!: A Lenten journey of repentance and evolving faith”
Darkness, Guts, and the Goblet of Fire
March 17, 2019 18:00 - 52 minutesSpecial guest and LQBTQ advocate Kevin Garcia shares about how our evolving understanding of God often begins in the darkest times. Speaker: Kevin Garcia Part of the series “Change Your Mind!: A Lenten journey of repentance and evolving faith”
Giving Thanks For Change
March 10, 2019 18:00 - 24 minutesChange can sometimes be difficult, but it is often a sign of growth in the spiritual life. When the Israelites entered the Promised Land, they celebrated their new life with thanks offerings. Things are changing: thanks be to God! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Change Your Mind!: A Lenten journey of repentance and evolving faith”
Glory Unveiled
March 03, 2019 18:00 - 26 minutesIn the account of the transfiguration of Jesus, we catch a glimpse of the glory of God embodied in a person. But the story is about more than just Jesus; in it, we catch a glimpse of our own potential to reflect God’s glory. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Epiphany: Christ revealed”
Shalom and the Good Gospel
February 24, 2019 18:00 - 39 minutesWe are joined by José Humphreys, pastor of Metro Hope Church and author of Seeing Jesus in East Harlem, for an inspiring message. Copies of the book will be available for the reduced price of $10. Speaker: José Humphreys, Metro Hope Church Part of the series “Epiphany: Christ revealed”
Is [Y]our Salvation Safe?
February 17, 2019 18:00 - 41 minutesA discussion on the physicality of Salvation in our present world. Speaker: Don Schiewer, Dust Church Part of the series “Epiphany: Christ revealed”
Transformational Salvation
February 10, 2019 18:00 - 26 minutesToo often, we think of salvation as a transaction: pray a prayer or do a ritual, and you’re done. But Jesus and the scriptures reveal to us a different model: a lifetime of ongoing transformation. Part of the series “Epiphany: Christ revealed”
Prophetic Boundaries
February 03, 2019 18:00 - 18 minutesAt times, Jesus enraged his religious community, not only by identifying himself with Messianic prophecy, but by reminding the people that God has always been interested in caring for people beyond the strict boundaries that people construct. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Epiphany: Christ revealed”
Faith and Feelings
January 27, 2019 18:00 - 34 minutesHow mad can you be at God? Speaker: Penny Sterling Part of the series “Epiphany: Christ revealed”
The Spirit and the Voice
January 13, 2019 18:00 - 32 minutesAt the baptism of Jesus, the Spirit descended like a dove and a Voice thundered from the sky. We rejoice in the knowledge that the same Spirit and Voice hover over us, and the same God loves us. Do not fear! God is with you. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Epiphany: Christ revealed”
The Mystery of Openness
January 06, 2019 18:00 - 29 minutesWe kick off the season of Epiphany with a reflection the revelation of a great mystery through Jesus: God’s “eternal purpose” to welcome all people. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Epiphany: Christ revealed”
The Adolescent God
December 30, 2018 18:00 - 27 minutesWe often think of Jesus as a baby, but there is something to be learned from the account of Jesus as an adolescent: pulling away from his parents and coming into his own ministry. Part of the series “Christmastide: God, embodied”
The God Who Cries
December 24, 2018 18:00 - 22 minutesA great mystery of the incarnation is that Jesus is both fully God and fully human. At Christmas, we reflect on the messy humanity of the Savior who was born and lived among us. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Christmastide: God, embodied”
The Blessed Mother
December 23, 2018 18:00 - 22 minutesMary the mother of Jesus was declared to be considered blessed by all generations. In Mary, we have an incredible example of obedience, faithfulness, and abiding love. She is blessed indeed! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Advent: Waiting With Jesus”
Fruitless Repentance
December 16, 2018 18:00 - 31 minutesRepentance that is about outward appearance is no repentance at all. True repentance results in fruit, including the surrender of our appetite for material wealth. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Advent: Waiting With Jesus”
You’re Headed In The Right Direction
December 09, 2018 18:00 - 22 minutesThere are times in our lives when we need a sign that tells us we are headed in the right direction, we are in the right lane, we are headed in the right direction? Similarly to the Israelites in the wilderness, we need a sign to guide us through the wildernesses especially considering the current political climate. A sign that gives us hope and assurance. That sign is Jesus Christ and he will lead us in the right direction while we follow the bright and morning star. Have we checked out th...
Waiting in Shame
December 02, 2018 18:00 - 22 minutesAdvent is a season of anticipation and waiting. But waiting is not always joyful; in fact, it can sometimes leave us feeling ashamed and in doubt. These feelings are acknowledged, and reassured, in scripture. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Advent: Waiting With Jesus”
Experiencing Expansion
November 25, 2018 18:00 - 25 minutesSometimes 2D building plans can be confusing. So let’s try to experience the future of our building in 3D—with an interactive tour of the areas to be expanded, led by representatives of our expansion committee! Part of the series “Growing in Faith Together: Revisited”
Together
November 18, 2018 18:00 - 25 minutesIn a growing church that is becoming more welcoming and inclusive, we rejoice in the fact that we will experience God’s Beloved Community together for years to come. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Growing in Faith Together: Revisited”
Welcoming
November 11, 2018 18:00 - 30 minutesWe are dedicated to making Artisan a place of total welcome, and our building can and should be a big part of that welcome. By removing barriers to access and making all spaces more fully inclusive, we can invite all people to Christ’s feast table. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Growing in Faith Together: Revisited”
Growing
November 04, 2018 18:00 - 29 minutesAs our church has grown, our children have grown up around us! This has made Artisan an exciting place to be. As we look ahead to our next decade (and beyond), we contemplate not only how to include our children, but how we turn our church over to them. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Growing in Faith Together: Revisited”
All Saints’ Sunday
October 28, 2018 18:00 - 25 minutesAll Saints’ Day, Artisan style! Note: we are observing this occasion one week ahead of the Lectionary’s schedule. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time - Fall 2018”
Domestic Violence: A Testimony
October 21, 2018 18:00 - 25 minutesA special message recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness month. Special guest speaker Allison O’Malley, CEO of Resolve Rochester, will share a story of her personal experience as a survivor of domestic violence. Speaker: Allison O’Malley Part of the series “Ordinary Time - Fall 2018”
You Lack One Thing
October 14, 2018 18:00 - 26 minutesBased on hard readings from Jesus and the prophet Amos, we must interrogate our lives to see what we lack—and be open to the possibility that the only way to gain what we need is to surrender what we have. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time - Fall 2018”
The Helpers and the Helpless
October 07, 2018 18:00 - 28 minutesIf we are to experience Beloved Community, we must rid ourselves of oppressive hierarchies that are unsupported by scripture and inconsistent with the way of Jesus. One such hierarchy comes from a poor reading of Genesis 2, the story of the creation of woman to be a “helper” to her husband. We will reclaim and redeem this story! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Beloved Community: Loving our neighbors as ourselves”
A Response to Current Events
September 30, 2018 18:00 - 32 minutesIn lieu of a typical sermon, this week included a pastoral reflection and guided meditation on one of the lectionary texts in response to the week’s news. (Content warning: this recording contains generalized references to abuse and sexual violence.) Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Beloved Community: Loving our neighbors as ourselves”
Fighting Words
September 23, 2018 18:00 - 24 minutesJesus taught and lived a life of non-retaliation in the face of violence, echoing the words of the prophet Isaiah. Yet he also taught that our words can do violence, a point powerfully reinforced by the apostle James. Practicing true nonviolence requires a total change of heart. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Beloved Community: Loving our neighbors as ourselves”
A Stumbling Block to All
September 16, 2018 18:00 - 14 minutesOne of the many ways the gospel levels the playing field between groups of people is that it confuses our sense of how the world should be ordered. We are all equally confused in Christ! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Beloved Community: Loving our neighbors as ourselves”
Rich and Poor Alike
September 09, 2018 18:00 - 24 minutesCare and concern for the poor begins with an acknowledgement that we are all equal in the essential human dignity that comes from being made by God. Once we learn this lesson, our care flows from interdependence rather than condescension. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Beloved Community: Loving our neighbors as ourselves”
Stump the Pastor
September 02, 2018 18:00 - 1 hourGot questions about God, the Bible, theology, or life at Artisan? Bring them, ask them, and we’ll talk! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
The House of God
August 26, 2018 18:00 - 31 minutesIf the highest heaven cannot contain God, why are God’s people often focused on buildings? From the Temple of Solomon to modern day church buildings, we would do well to remember to keep perspective about the “houses” we build for God. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
Wisdom and Fear
August 19, 2018 18:00 - 27 minutesThe words of scripture continuously call us to be wise. In fact, there is a whole category of books of the Bible called “wisdom” literature! The wisdom literature of the Bible also calls us to fear God. But what does this mean, and is it consistent with the message of Jesus? Answering these questions will require wisdom. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
Where God Was Not
August 12, 2018 18:00 - 32 minutesWhere we expect to find God, we often find God absent. Sometimes we are left alone in the silence. In times like these, can we do as the Psalmist says and “Bless God at all times?” Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
Craving Proof
August 05, 2018 18:00 - 29 minutesAfter Jesus’ miraculous feeding of 5,000 people, he goes away by himself. The crowd follows him, and when they find him, they question him, revealing their true motivations. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
What happens when there aren’t any sides?
July 29, 2018 18:00 - 23 minutesArtisan member Pete Strub will share from the lectionary about King David, moving past the warfare mindset of Christianity and the struggle to maintain a passion for God/Jesus/faith when that happens. Speaker: Pete Strub Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
Christ our Peace
July 22, 2018 18:00 - 31 minutesIn Mark 6 we see people gather around Jesus to experience the tangible manifestation of God’s kingdom. In our violent, divisive world, what would it mean to offer the tangible manifestation of God’s kingdom to the world? This week we’ll look at Eph. 2:11–22 and consider what it means to be a living representation of the peaceable kingdom of God. Speaker: Kristen Brown Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
Tender Twigs and Strong Cedars
July 15, 2018 18:00 - 16 minutesThe words of the prophet Ezekiel remind us that God can take that which is weak and vulnerable and turn it into something strong and mighty that will provide shelter for others. Take heart and be ready! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
The Reluctant Leader
July 08, 2018 18:00 - 36 minutesA sermon about David being a leader before he ever had the title and our need to take initiative on the things God calls us to do, even when we doubt our human ability to do so. Struggling does not mean we aren’t effective or obedient! Speaker: Carrie Starr Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Summer 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
Church, State, and Power
June 24, 2018 18:00 - 40 minutesGuest preacher Matthew Nickoloff continues to explore the themes of church and state in the epistle to the Romans, making a compelling argument that the church should not surrender its unique power to the governing authorities, because the church has the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaker: Rev. Matthew Nickoloff Part of the series “The Church and the Governing Authorities: A Christian response to family separation”
Subjective Readings
June 17, 2018 18:00 - 33 minutesIn a message that seeks to respond to recent news events, we explore Romans 13. What does it mean to “be subject to the governing authorities” when the governing authorities are acting in a way that seems contradictory to our understanding of God’s will as revealed throughout Scripture? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “The Church and the Governing Authorities: A Christian response to family separation”
Refugee Sunday
June 10, 2018 18:00 - 41 minutesA special liturgy and time of sharing for World Refugee Sunday, led by our Social Justice Team and special guests. Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Spring 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
Sabbath-keeping
June 03, 2018 18:00 - 28 minutesKeeping Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments, but why should we keep it? The Old Testament gives us two different reasons, and Jesus’ teaching offers even more insight. What are we to do? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Ordinary Time – Spring 2018: Continuing our year in the Lectionary”
Stump the Pastor
May 27, 2018 18:00 - 34 minutesFrom the message series "Ordinary Time – Spring 2018" at Artisan Church, Rochester, NY. www.artisanchurch.com
Who Owns You?
May 13, 2018 18:00 - 22 minutesIn the midst of a prayer for the unity of his disciples, Jesus speaks about where the disciples belong, and who they belong to. Before we can consider where to serve God, we have to ask ourselves if we truly belong to God. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Easter: A Season of Resurrection”