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Resilient Faith

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Welcome to Resilient Faith, a podcast to support your journey to live a fully present life, and a deeper understanding of the resilient power within you. Opportunities to find deeper resilience within ourselves can come when life seems most challenging. This podcast is to help you develop that resilience and connection with God. Being Resilient and having power starts with Faith. Resilient Faith is sponsored by Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA. Our Podcast is Produced by Janice McQueen Ward and Cameron Ward; Music composed by Cameron Ward; Host - Lora East, Associate Pastor Special Thanks - Nancy Reeves, Music Director, and Dave Carpenter, Pastor. You can follow Resilient Faith on Facebook @bpcteam and on Instagram @bpc_usa Please consider supporting our ministry by giving here - https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/

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The Essence of Trust: Embracing Faith's Power to Weave Life's Rich Tapestry

March 21, 2024 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MB

Imagine the profound impact trust can have on our lives, the resilience it builds, and the depth it adds to our spirituality. That's exactly what we explore in this episode of Resilient Faith, where we delve into the beauty of the natural world and its cycles that offer us comfort and a sense of certainty. This episode will guide you through the simple yet profound act of breathing, the restorative power of sleep, and the importance of starting each day with a heart full of gratitude and hop...

Navigating the Shadows: Cultivating Radical Hope and Trust in God's Plan

March 14, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MB

“Not everything is going to be okay. And our assignment is to carry this truth without yielding to despair, and while tending to the flames of radical hope — the kind that demands our grittiest love and biggest imagination.“ How do we hold onto hope when we're faced with the stark truth that not everything in life will turn out okay? Journey with Lora East, as we grapple with this haunting reality and the transformative power of radical hope. In this episode, inspired by the wisdom of Simo...

Harmony in Heartache: Nancy Reeves' Journey of Healing Through Faith and Music

March 07, 2024 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MB

When the ground beneath you crumbles and your world is riddled with loss, where do you find the strength to navigate the uncharted waters of grief? Nancy Reeves, from Brentwood Presbyterian Church, bravely opens up about her personal story of heartache and the resilience of her spirit.  She shares a poignant reflection that tested her faith and how music that helped pave the path to healing. In an episode that is as touching as it is insightful, Nancy discusses how the unexpected passing of...

Rising from the Ashes: A Journey of Faith, Recovery, and the Mark of Transformation

February 29, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MB

When the weight of the world seems unbearable, where do you turn for strength? Carol Maddon found her answer in an unlikely form—a tattoo, a symbol of her profound personal transformation and renewed faith. Embracing vulnerability, Carol recounts the tumultuous days of the mid-1980s that led her to the brink of despair. Through her gripping narrative, she shares with us the moment an unexpected figure, Scott, stepped into her life. His persistent faith despite his own battles with addiction ...

Journey Through Lent: Cultivating a Resilient Faith for Easter Rebirth

February 14, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MB

As we usher in the reflective season of Lent, Pastor Lora  East invites you to join her on a journey of spiritual discovery and transformation. Embarking from the solemnity of Ash Wednesday, we'll traverse together through moments of self-examination and repentance, seeking the profound lessons of Psalm 51. The ashes we receive are not just reminders of our mortality, but signals of the rebirth to come through Christ. This episode is an invitation to explore the depths of our faith, as we pr...

Guided by the Light of Epiphany in Modern Times

January 04, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MB

As the dawn of 2024 breaks upon us, we extend the warmest wishes for a year filled with health, safety, and spiritual depth. This episode is a tender farewell to the old year, and a hopeful embrace of the new, weaving together the timeless story of Epiphany and the journey of the Magi with our modern-day quests for divine guidance. We explore the rich tradition found in the Gospel of Matthew and consider how, like the Magi, we too are called to follow the star in our own lives, seeking out t...

Illuminating the Divine Spark in Everyday Moments: A Christmas Reflection on God's Omnipresence

December 29, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.46 MB

Where do you see the spark of the divine amidst the hum of daily life? Join me, Reverend Laura East, as I guide you through a Christmas reflection that might just reignite your awareness of God's constant presence. In this special holiday installment of Resilient Faith, brought to you with warmth from the Brentwood Presbyterian Church community, we unwrap the joy and hope that faith assures us, even when life whirls in disarray. Embrace the season with a heartwarming poem from Reverend Sarah...

Embracing the Holy Night: A Union of Advent Anticipation and Christmas Celebration

December 24, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MB

As the candles of the Advent wreath flicker with hope and love, we find ourselves at the junction of anticipation and celebration; the sacred time when the fourth Sunday of Advent meets the joyous eve of Christ's birth. It's a moment ripe with divine wonder, and on today's episode of Resilient Faith, we invite you into a space of contemplation and jubilation, reflecting on the profound themes of the season. Let your heart be warmed by the special blessing from theologian Kate Bowler, as it e...

The Collective Journey: How Our Faith Shapes Individuality and Community

December 15, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

Imagine if we took a sweeping journey across time, tracing the complex dance between individualism and collectivism, dissecting its influence on society, religion, and pop culture. What would we discover about our own identities, our communities, and our shared humanity? That's exactly what we set out to do in this enlightening episode of Resilient Faith, drawing on the wisdom of Archbishop Desmond Tutu's interpretation of Ubuntu and the provocative lyrics of Taylor Swift.  Join us as we di...

Becoming Fearless: Embracing Life's Challenges with Resilient Faith

December 08, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Ever found yourself paralyzed by fear, yet deep down, there's a spark of fearlessness that you long to harness? Well, we're about to dive into a soundtrack of resilience inspired by none other than pop icon Taylor Swift's song, "Fearless." Our journey navigates through the highs and lows of life, where we uncover how fear can often commandeer our emotions, actions, and ultimately, our lives. Yet, we also reveal the power of embracing that fearless, innocent part of ourselves. But what's fea...

Embracing Divine Weirdness: Challenging Societal Norms with Faith and Individuality

November 30, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

What if we reframed being 'weird' as a symbol of divine distinction? Get ready to challenge societal norms and embrace your unique imprint of God's image as we delve into a faith-based exploration of diversity and individuality. Drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift's powerful lyrics and her mesmerizing performance at the Eras tour, we revel in the beauty of God's creation, celebrating how our differences enrich the world with a mosaic of God's glory. As we embark on the new year, we invite ...

Resilient Faith - Happy Thanksgiving from BPC

November 22, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MB

Welcome to Resilient Faith, the Podcast! This is our most popular episode from 2020, so enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving from BPC.  This guided meditation and contemplative practice will help you connect and reset....mind, body and spirit. Today's practice will help you share loving kindness in the world. As you explore the resilient power within you, remember this scripture: "We walk by faith, and not by sight"- 2 Corinthians 5:7 This is a guided meditation to support your journey to live a ...

Resilience in Faith: Unraveling the Parallels Between Jonah's Story and Modern Mental Health Struggles

November 16, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Ever considered how a pop star's lyrics could intersect with the timeless tales of the Bible? Have you wondered how these narratives can tackle the pressing issues of mental health? Join us as we weave together the story of Jonah and the music of Taylor Swift to unravel the beautiful message of resilience in faith. We discuss how this biblical account echoes in modern struggles and mental health battles, offering hope and understanding to those grappling with these invisible challenges. In ...

The Gospel According to Taylor Swift: Amplifying God's Glory through Diversity

November 09, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

What if embracing your unique 'weirdness' is the key to experiencing God's glory? Take a leap of faith with us as we draw inspiration from the strength and endearing awkwardness of pop icon, Taylor Swift, to explore a faith journey that's anything but ordinary. We speak straight from our hearts about embracing God's glorious diversity, the beauty of being fearfully and wonderfully made, and the calling to be a beacon of God's light in the world. Together, we ponder on the empowering question...

Harmonizing Faith and Pop Culture: The Gospel According to Taylor Swift

November 02, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Wondering how Taylor Swift's music can intersect with the Gospel? Join our Pastors Lora East and Dave Carpenter, along with our music director, Nancy Reeves, unpack the surprising and insightful journey of our recent unconventional sermon series - the Gospel According to Taylor Swift. We'll shed light on why this series was chosen, the divine timing around it, and how it sparked deep, meaningful conversations within our worship community. In this faith-filled exploration, we'll also discuss ...

Navigating Collective Grief: Finding Faith, Resilience, and Solace in our Shared Struggles

October 27, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MB

How does collective grief impact our faith and resilience? In our recent heart-stirring episode of Resilient Faith, Pastor Laura East candidly explores this profound question. She paints a vivid picture of the shared pain and loss we all experience, emphasizing our interconnectedness during times of turmoil. Our conversation journeys into the inspiring pages of the book 'Lives we Actually have 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days' and shares a powerful blessing designed to comfort us during inte...

Breathing Deep and Letting Go: A Path to Nocturnal Tranquility

October 26, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.93 MB

Have you ever experienced the tranquil peace of a forest at night? Captivated by the melody of rustling leaves, the hooting of owls, and distant wildlife activities, we journey through a serene forest landscape, opening up an auditory treasure trove of nocturnal peace. As city dwellers, we may not all have access to a forest, but we show you how to create your own oasis of tranquility, whether that's in your backyard, on your patio, or just next to an open window.  Welcome to Resilient Fait...

Finding God's Unwavering Presence in the Warmth of Summer and Crispness of Fall

September 29, 2023 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.89 MB

Ready to embark on a journey of resilience and faith? What if I told you that in the ebb and flow of life and its trials, there's an unwavering presence that accompanies us? I'm Pastor Lora East and in this touching episode of Resilient Faith, I share an insightful undertaking of my summer experiences, teeming with travels, connections, and introspective moments, all under the compassionate aura of God. A soul-stirring poem 'For Summer's Ending' from the book 'Ash and Starlight' forms the ba...

Autumn is near: a Prayer of gratitude

September 08, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MB

Thank you for tuning in to Brentwood Presbyterian Church’s ‘Resilient Faith Podcast’, where each week a meditation, a prayer, or quotes and discussion take place to ponder and consider….. I hope you can gleam something, even a little something from today’s listening… a prayer….. about us, our bodies, those miraculous things that hold our lives together with each breath we make, and with each breath we make. Dear God- Thank you for each breath we take that gives us sustenance. Thank you for ...

Sabbath: Lost and...Found

August 24, 2023 01:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

By the seventh day, God had finished his work. On the seventh day he rested from all his work”. These ancient words are reflected in the fourth commandment; Exodus 20:8-10, “Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Work six days and do everything you need to do. But the seventh day is a Sabbath to God, your God . . .”  ·       Bring yourself into God’s presence. Give thanks for God’s great love for you.  ·       Pray for the grace to see and understand God’s work in your life. As you hav...

Dear God...be with me in this path called LIFE

August 17, 2023 02:00 - 8 minutes - 5.92 MB

Dear God,  As I attempt to slow down my breathing with each breath that you've given me,  As I try to stop my feet from running with errands and side-trips and dropping off and picking up,  As I pause my brain to refresh and take in …slowly… all that I see and hear and is wondrous around me… Be with me this week….  Be with me and all of my messy mistakes, all of my tripping, all of my stumbling,  Be with me and all of my wrong words, my wrong turns.  Be with me and all of my bad decis...

Nature continues to inspire us, as a life force of peace and beauty!

July 20, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

Trees have been an important part of my life from my beginnings and during the pandemic they provided a welcomed presence and peace that I had not ever experienced in quite that way. I was raised in the hills of rural Ohio among many different kinds of trees. I have climbed them, eaten their fruit, hiked and walked among them, watched their autumn and spring transformations, enjoyed their dormant beauty in winter, day dreamed under them, inhaled their fragrance, marveled at the grandeur of s...

Faith and Forgiveness - a mindful meditation

July 14, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.53 MB

Close your eyes and find a comfortable position, allowing your body to relax. Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, let go of any tension or distractions. Today, we will focus on forgiveness and faith—a powerful combination that can bring profound healing and peace to our lives. Begin by reflecting on the concept of forgiveness. Consider any lingering resentments or grievances that weigh upon your heart. Visualize them as heavy burdens, weighing you down with their negative energy. No...

Nature yourself and get in touch with your own need to connect with nature

June 28, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MB

Enjoy this beautiful lesson in nurturing our bodies and mind. Mary Garbesi once again shares her insight on life. Mary is the Director of Congregational Care at BPC.  Blessings and Peace,  BPC Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

Summertime has begun!

June 25, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MB

Summer has begun.                                                                            Winter and Spring have said goodbye for now!  Or maybe they are saying…”Look what’s next!!  - We’ll be back!  But look what we’ve brought you!  -Enjoy the summer!”  Summer to many of us… means simple. Slowing down. A little easier maybe? Relishing the warm days, the nights with the crickets coming out and saying,  “Thank you Summer! Over and over and over and over and over and over again.  Gratef...

A Mediation practice on saying Yes and saying No (and why no is OK!)

June 16, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MB

A great practice to help us realize when we say yes or no. Saying yes is good, but saying NO is also good and important.  Let us review our day with gratitude and joy for options of yes and no.  Blessings and Peace. Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

Celebrating 3 years of Resilient Faith Podcast!

June 07, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.53 MB

In honor of our Podcast and 3 full years of success bringing you meditation, prayers and spiritual lessons, enjoy our most popular podcast, Resilient Faith!  Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

Take everything to God in prayer....

June 02, 2023 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.78 MB

Dear God, In the morning…… let me be thankful for the floor on which I place my feet. Strong, dry, solid…maybe even dirty… but waiting for me to stand … and see the day ahead of me. Let me give thanks for the sun rising and giving warmth to this Earth, whether we see it in the glistening of the dew on the leaves and grasses that rinse themselves with moisture and give a sip of water to even the smallest of insects, or whether it’s shrouded in gray cloud or cotton-like fog, or whether it’s sm...

Experiencing awe and wonder in life!

May 25, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MB

I have been thinking about awe and wonder, so I have become curious and spent some time reflecting on and exploring their meaning and experience in my life.  I found that awe has become an area of interest in the field of psychology and research. Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the University of California at Berkeley, has researched the subject and reported his findings in his recent book, titled Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He defines awe as...

God promises happiness for all. Will you accept the gift?

May 18, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.3 MB

Join Lora today as we talk about finding happiness and trusting God to know what we need. Have faith...have patience...trust in the Lord! Luke 12:22-31 22 Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. 23 For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. 24 Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are fa...

Resiliency through prayer, grace and waiting for God

May 10, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MB

Prayers to uplift us and bring us meditation time to rejoice and appreciate all that God has given us.  Join us this week as our birthday girl. Betsy Newell, joins us a the guest leader of this podcast meditation. Use this time to pray and reflect.  Amen! Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

Prayer and forgiveness

May 05, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.42 MB

Daily Prayer:  Merciful God, You see deep into our hearts and know us better than we know ourselves. Forgive us, we pray. For the times we turn away from Your word, and forget of your grace, remind us that You are the Lord our God, and our eternal father and guide. For our impulses of anger, jealousy, guilt or sadness, grant us Your healing peace. For our resistance to forgiveness, abundance and mercy, inspire us with Your compassionate love. Welcome now the abundant grace...

If God called your name, what would the calling be?

April 26, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

If God called your name today, what would be the call, the charge, the ask? Pray and meditate on how you would answer and what you are willing to do....for God? We all have callings throughout our life and our answer can change things. Have you been called? Do you know a time that you have been asked to do something that seems questionable?  Acts 9:1-20 The Damascus Road: Saul Converted 9 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high prie...

Faith during Temporary Setbacks: a Meditation in Gratitude

April 19, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.  When we encounter setbacks, disappointments and failures in life; they are inevitable. This is the price we pay for our willingness to take risks, and to follow our dreams. We must never lose faith.  God stands ready to protect us. We must call on HIM in prayer and meditation. Tell Him what is in your heart and ask for help and protection. He will answer - in his own time.  While we wait for God's p...

Christ is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed!

April 12, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MB

Easter celebration and resurrection through the lens of imaginative prayer. We will visualize the story and immerse in the sights sounds and feelings of the story.   Place yourself in the scene.  Use your imagination. Pray as you are able. God will speak to you.  Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed! Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

Faith through resurrection: Christ is Risen!

April 12, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MB

Easter celebration and resurrection through the lens of imaginative prayer. We will visualize the story and immerse in the sights sounds and feelings of the story.   Place yourself in the scene.  Use your imagination. Pray as you are able. God will speak to you.  Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed! Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

Grief - How to process and accept grief so you can grow as a Christian

April 05, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

We are in the last days of Lent; Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week. For Jesus it must have been a week of very mixed and intense feelings; the entry into Jerusalem seemed to be a triumph.  Jesus observed Passover with his disciples and then, the Garden of Gethsemane; prayers for deliverance, his betrayal, arrest, incarceration, torture. Friday, the crucifixion. Jesus was surrounded by people who were in the process of grieving his death, and in denial of it. He was also surrounde...

Learning to have humility and self-awareness.

March 29, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

In Luke 18:9-14, we read the parable of the two men who went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. Verse 9 states that Jesus told this parable “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and who looked down on everybody else.”  The parable is among the many passages in the Bible that address humility which is not a popular topic these days. This ancient virtue clashes with current cultural values of self-worth and self-realization and accompanyin...

Practicing self love and compassion: We can love our neighbor as ourself, but how can we have true self-love?

March 22, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

In Mark 12:28-31, Jesus is approached by a teacher of the law who asks Jesus which of all the commandments is the most important. Jesus answers him with this.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”  In this devotional we will focus on verse 31, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’. Much has been preached and written ...

Learning to let go and let God: why do we hold on?

March 15, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

This week, we tackle the challenge of holding on and letting go.   Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6b (MSG) There’s an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth … A right time to hold on and another to let go.” Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6b (MSG)  Deuteronomy 30:15, 16a NIV “See, I have placed before you today life and happiness, and death and adversity, in that I am commanding you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and H...

Am I enough? What is enough?

March 08, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well.” You may also want to read Luke 12:22-34.  What is enough?  Has that question ever occurred to you? Do you struggle with the question of your being enough? Smart enough, pretty/handsome enough, talented enough, caring enough, generous enough? A good enough friend, parent, spouse, coworker, citizen? Then there is the question, do I have enough? Enough of the things that he...

When we struggle with the question: Am I enough?

March 08, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well.” You may also want to read Luke 12:22-34.  What is enough?  Has that question ever occurred to you? Do you struggle with the question of your being enough? Smart enough, pretty/handsome enough, talented enough, caring enough, generous enough? A good enough friend, parent, spouse, coworker, citizen? Then there is the question, do I have enough? Enough of the things that he...

Lenton Devotional: Trust

March 01, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart . . .” Proverbs 3:5a  As we begin our Lenten journey, it seems appropriate to explore the topic of trust, trust in God, trust in ourselves and trust in others. Trust influences our experience of life and is fundamental to our sense of safety and security in the world. It is foundational to our psychological and spiritual development from birth through adulthood.  The well-known psychologist, Erik Erikson, developed one of the most popular and influent...

Ash Wednesday Lenten Devotional

February 22, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Weekly Lenten Devotional  Ash Wednesday 2023  You may wish to light a candle as you begin this Ash Wednesday reflection. May its light illumine your Lenten days.    Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. Ps. 139:23 “. . .we come from dust and return to dust” is a paraphrase of the familiar Ash Wednesday pronouncement from Ecclesiastes 3:20 as we receive the imposition of the ashes on our foreheads. Socrates is credited with saying “The unexamined life is not ...

Mission Highlight: Discover the life changing gift of The Giving Spirit

February 16, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

The Giving Spirit provides both direct tangible aid and educates communities on how workable solutions informed by direct community engagement, powerful data, and our common humanity can alleviate and ultimately end homelessness leading the “first mile” of service to our unhoused. The first mile of care provides immediate, tangible aid to the unhoused by procuring, assembling, and directly serving them diverse and robust “survival kits” containing dozens of essential life-sustaining items.  ...

Mission Highlight: Jon Wilson of Amor Ministries

February 09, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Over forty years ago, Gayla Cooper felt reluctant to spend even one day ministering to children in a Tijuana orphanage.  However, after meeting a group of children from a Mexican orphanage, Gayla’s heart was touched so deeply that she decided to pack her bags and move to Mexico to work in the orphanage full-time. Meanwhile, Scott Congdon traveled to the very same orphanage with a community service group from his college.  The children had such a profound impact on Scott, that when he return...

Mission Partner Highlight - Westside Food Bank: How food insecurity is an epidemic!

February 01, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Westside Food Bank (WSFB) was founded in 1981 by the Westside Ecumenical Council, when several Westside social service agencies worked together to create a food bank warehouse that could deal with food purchases and collections on a larger scale than any single direct service agency could. Now, we provide nutritious food for more than 112,000 households in need and their families with the help of well over 55 member agencies throughout our service area. We collaborate with a host of communi...

Mission Partner Highlight - Medical Benevolence Foundation: How spiritual healing is a necessity in medical care

January 25, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode, you will learn about our Mission Partner, MBF and how Spiritual healing is necessary in medical healing of the body. Our guest is Patrick Coughlin, VP of Partner Engagement. He will share the reason behind the mission and how and why MBF started. About Patrick: Patrick Coughlin was called to Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF) in May of 2018. As Vice President of Partner Engagement, Patrick is responsible for setting and implementing strategy to connect U.S. partners wit...

Mission Partner highlight - Medical Benevolence Foundation: How spiritual healing is a necessity in medical care

January 25, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode, you will learn about our Mission Partner, MBF and how Spiritual healing is necessary in medical healing of the body. Our guest is Patrick Coughlin, VP of Partner Engagement. He will share the reason behind the mission and how and why MBF started. About Patrick: Patrick Coughlin was called to Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF) in May of 2018. As Vice President of Partner Engagement, Patrick is responsible for setting and implementing strategy to connect U.S. partners wit...

Hope on Union Mission Partner

January 18, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Join Resilient Faith Podcast as we interview Tracey Evans, Hospitality Manager with Hope on Union.  To learn more and to volunteer, contact Tracey here: Hope on Union l United University Church  uuc-la.org     How does BPC focus on Mission work? BPC is a Matthew 25 Church! Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave y...

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