Saving Faith with Eric Sentell of the Backyard Church Blog
243 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsSaving Faith deconstructs Christianity to reconstruct a faith that works. Eric Sentell, regular contributor to the popular Backyard Church blog, tackles tough theological questions and interviews amazing guests. Past interviews include Kristen Kobes du Mez (Jesus and John Wayne), Beth Allison Barr (The Making of Biblical Womanhood), Jared Byas (Love Matters More) John Williamson (The Deconstructionists Podcast), and many more.
Saving Faith was formerly "Metamorphosis: Sharing the Love of Jesus." Contact [email protected] with feedback, suggestions, or guest recommendations.
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Episodes
Devotional, 5-24-20
May 22, 2020 14:48 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBThis week’s devotion from Jessica Sentell was adapted from Ann Voskamp’s recent social media. If there are topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast, then please let us know in the comments. A quick rating and review would be much appreciated, too!
Reading the Bible from the Margins
May 22, 2020 14:36 - 11 minutes - 14.5 MBEric Sentell discusses the work of biblical scholar Miguel de la Torre and what we can learn when we read the bible from the margins. If there are topics you'd like us to discuss on the podcast, please let us know in the comments. A quick rating and review would be much appreciated, too!
Devotional, 5-17-20
May 19, 2020 13:42 - 5 minutes - 4.55 MBThis week, Jessica Sentell presents a devotion adapted from Leah DiPascal’s piece on Acts Ch 1 and Alexandra Hoover’s work on Zechariah 4 for First 5 Plans.
How Does Misinformation Affect Loving Our Neighbor During Covid?
May 09, 2020 14:20 - 9 minutes - 12 MBEric Sentell discusses misinformation surrounding Covid, why Christians are susceptible to it, and how it affects loving our neighbor as Christ commands.
Devotional, 5-10-20
May 09, 2020 14:14 - 4 minutes - 6.18 MBJessica Sentell presents a devotional adapted from Wendy Blight’s devotion on Mark 12 and Lyli Dunbar’s devotion on Proverbs 3 for First 5’s plans. It follows Tadd speaking on the spiritual discipline of giving and stewardship.
The Discipline Of Fasting
May 03, 2020 02:49 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBPastor Tadd Kruithoff created an explainer video on the spiritual discipline of fasting. This is the audio-only version. If you'd like the video, visit Trinity UMC's YouTube channel and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4guZVEkglwu7R2Sm0nF0w
Devotional, 5-3-20
May 03, 2020 02:44 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBJessica Sentell presents a devotional adapted from a piece written by Susan Gregory for Ann Voskamp’s blog. This week, Tadd is talking about the spiritual discipline of fasting as a form of self-denial. So for our devotion, I wanted to explore the hope that can come through practices like prayer and fasting.
Is COVID Part of God's Plan?
April 29, 2020 22:47 - 6 minutes - 8.63 MBEric Sentell reflects on the phrase, "God has a plan." The phrase comforts some and confuses others. How can tragedy be part of God's plan? How can God's plan allow tragic interjections? Or, what if it's more accurate to say that God transforms tragedy?
Devotional, 4-26-20
April 26, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.48 MBJessica Sentell offers a devotional adapted from Whitney Capp’s devotion on 1 Corinthians 2 for First 5 plans.
Devotional, 4-19-20
April 19, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.48 MBJessica Sentell offers a devotional adapted from devotions written by Leah Dipascal, Wendy Blight, and Lysa TerKeurst for First 5 plans and the book, “Jesus Today,” by Sarah Young.
The Easter Before Easter
April 18, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 16.9 MBMatt Umfleet discusses the importance of the resurrection for early Christians and today's Christians.
Devotional, 4-12-20 (Easter)
April 12, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 5.99 MBToday’s devotion is adapted from an opinion piece in the LA Times written by Pastor Mark Davis. You can find it here: https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/opinion/tn-dpt-me-commentary-easter-20180329-story.html
Easter Reflection
April 11, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 23.7 MBResurrection and life are inseparable. Borrow power from Jesus for life and experience the resurrection from the dead in the future.
Devotional, 4-5-20
April 04, 2020 23:11 - 3 minutes - 5.06 MBJessica Sentell presents a devotional adapted from the First Five app and Lysa TerKuerst's recent social media posts. She reflects on the importance of listening for God's voice until we know it intimately.
Sermon: The Discipline Of Prayer - First Steps
April 04, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBPastor Tadd Kruithoff helps us begin learning the discipline of prayer and how to engage in this discipline to take responsibility for our own spiritual formation.
Why Did God Allow COVID?
April 02, 2020 18:46 - 21 minutes - 23.8 MBEric Sentell does a solo episode reflecting on the problem of evil, God, and COVID-19. He reflects on how God's gift of free will helps us make sense of the presence of evil, pain, and suffering in the world, including natural disasters, illnesses, and pandemics. New Online Resources Available from Trinity UMC: Trinity's Website: www.umctrinity.org Trinity's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4guZVE…disable_polymer=1 Trinity's Texts via Remind101: Text "@Lenten2020" to 81010 New...
Interview with Pastor Tadd Kruithoff
March 31, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 25.4 MBEric Sentell interviews Tadd Kruithoff, the senior pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, MO, about his spiritual background, his passion, his calling to Trinity, and the online resources Trinity is offering to help people take responsibility for the spiritual formation. Here are the links and details about those online resources: Trinity's Website: www.umctrinity.org Trinity's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4guZVEkglwu7R2Sm0nF0w/featured?disable_poly...
Devotional, 3-29-20
March 29, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.71 MBJessica Sentell offers a devotional adapted from Ann Voskamp's recent social media posts, in which she helps us reflect on a worshipful response to current events.
Sermon: Submitting to Civil Authorities
March 28, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 19.9 MBPastor Matt Umfleet discusses how Christians are called to honor God first and submit to civil authorities second and how we apply the bible's teaching on submitting to authority to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Sermon: Guided Reflection on John 1: 35-39
March 28, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 15.7 MBPastor Tadd guides us through a reflection on Jesus' question, "what are you seeking"
Sermon: How do we respond as Christians in these uncertain times? (3/22/20)
March 23, 2020 02:58 - 21 minutes - 50 MBSermon: Pastor Matt Umfleet discusses how Christians should respond to the Coronovirus and its disruption of daily life. He details the resources and efforts of Trinity UMC to provide connection, discipleship, and fellowship during social distancing.
Special Announcement: Stryder and Eric Sentell Explain Homeschooling and the Sermon Audio Quality
March 20, 2020 17:39 - 4 minutes - 6.52 MBMy 5-year-old son, Stryder, explains homeschooling and why I couldn't edit the audio quality of the sermon episodes. :)
Devotional, 3-1-20
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.56 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Devotional, 1-12-2020
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.97 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Devotional, 1-26-2020
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.68 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Devotional, 1-5-2020
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.7 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Devotional, 2-16-20
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.88 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Devotional, 2-2-20
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.41 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Devotional, 2-9-20
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.47 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Devotional, 1-19-20
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.14 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Devotional, 3-15-20
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.27 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Devotional, 3-22-20
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.62 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Devotional, 3-8-20
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.95 MBJessica Sentell, member of Trinity UMC, reads devotionals that she adapts from the writing of Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKuerst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, the Five App, and others.
Trinity Podcast Episode 1 Introduction
March 17, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBLearn what to expect from Metamorphosis, the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church of Piedmont, Missouri. The host, Eric Sentell, describes the podcast's purpose, mission, and content. He shares what Trinity UMC believes and how Trinity puts those beliefs into practice. Please subscribe, rate, and review. We're thrilled to connect with you on Sunday morning, at Camp Collision, at Celebrate Recovery, and in your ears.
Try Harder or Realign
March 13, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBTry Harder or Realign by Trinity UMC, Piedmont, MO
Our Greatest Enemy
February 29, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 22.9 MBLent Sermon by Pastor Tadd Kruithoff
Purpose of the Church: We Seek To Serve
February 15, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 30.2 MBPart 3 of Pastor Tadd Kruithoff's series, "The Purpose of the Church."
Purpose of the Church: We Gather To Grow
February 05, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 31 MBPart 2 of Pastor Tadd Kruithoff's series, "The Purpose of the Church."
Purpose of the Church: Light In The Darkness
January 28, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBPart 1 of Pastor Tadd Kruithoff's series, "The Purpose of the Church."
Read The Bible For Obedience (1/26/20)
January 21, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 29.2 MBPart 4 of Pastor Tadd Kruithoff's series, "How to Read the Bible."
Read The Bible For Transformation
January 14, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 28.6 MBPart 3 of Pastor Tadd Kruithoff's series, "How to Read the Bible."
Read The Bible For Relationships (1/12/20)
January 08, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 26.4 MBPart 2 of Pastor Tadd Kruithoff's series, "How to Read the Bible."
Read The Bible Spiritually (1/5/20)
January 04, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 30.2 MBPart 1 of Pastor Tadd Kruithoff's series, "How to Read the Bible."