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This is a podcast about God, faith, and real life. We share sermons from our weekly worship service. Occasionally, we share interviews and other conversations that help us explore what it means to follow Jesus. Kindred Church is an inclusive community that helps people take their next steps in response to God’s unconditional love. We’re particularly committed to the excluded, ignored, and questioning. Check us out, all are welcome!
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4 days ago
“Free Gift” // Jamison Doehring
4 days ago
4 days ago
We live in a world of transactions. Whether we’re shopping for groceries, exploring a new job opportunity, or planning how we’ll spend our day off, we’re constantly weighing what we’re willing to give against what we expect to get. So it’s easy to assume that God operates the same way. But in today’s sermon we’ll explore the foundational truth that God’s love is a gift freely given, and we’ll be challenged to love our neighbors the same way.
Scripture Reading: Luke 14:11-15
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
“Ready or Not” // Daniel Childs
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
When we’re going through a time of questioning our faith, doubting God, or feeling unworthy, it can sometimes be tough just to attend church, much less to seek out an active role. But in today’s sermon, we’ll see that from the very beginning, Jesus has been calling unready people into the adventure of being his church. Turns out, putting us to work before we’re ready is Jesus’ preferred M.O. Join us as we celebrate “Pentecost,” the birthday of the church.
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-4
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
“Finding God in the Struggle” // Slice Penny
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
In various ways and for different reasons, many of us struggle with pain, fear, suffering, or persistent feelings of unworthiness. And as we bear the weight of those struggles, it’s natural to question whether God is with us. But our faith reveals a God who meets us in our darkest places and leads us through. Today in worship, we’ll meet a man whose journey has taken him from paralyzing addiction and maximum-security prison to becoming a United Methodist pastor. As we hear his remarkable story, we’ll discover profound encouragement and hard-earned wisdom about finding God in the struggle.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 107:1-3 (NIV)
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Sunday May 11, 2025
“Who’s In?” // Caleb Punt
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
“Who will be saved?” That’s a foundational question that people of faith have been wrestling with for millenia. Answers to that question have profound implications for the ways we think about who God loves and how God loves. So in today’s sermon, we’ll explore how several prominent Christian traditions have sought to answer that question, and we’ll be reminded of the steadfast certainty of God’s unconditional love. Join us as we conclude our series, “Saved.”
Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:9-12
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Sunday May 04, 2025
“Loved to Death” // Daniel Childs
Sunday May 04, 2025
Sunday May 04, 2025
The cross is the most recognizable symbol of the Christian faith. And virtually all types of Christians affirm that “Jesus died to save us.” But what exactly does that mean? In today’s sermon we’ll explore several flaws in one popular understanding of the cross, and then we’ll find in Scripture a more faithful, more beautiful perspective on the meanings of Jesus’ death. Join us as we continue our series, “Saved.”
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25
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Sunday Apr 27, 2025
“All Things New” // Daniel Childs
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Many of us were taught that salvation is all about going to heaven when we die. Whether we were told to pray a specific prayer or behave a certain way, we were given the goal of getting into heaven. But that perspective on salvation leaves a lot of stuff (and, often, a lot of people) out. And as we’ll see in today’s sermon, Scripture paints a much more expansive, inclusive picture of salvation. Join us as we kick off our new series, “Saved.”
Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-6
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Sunday Apr 20, 2025
“When You Can’t See a Way” // Daniel Childs
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Many of us have been through a season of life so crushing that we simply couldn’t see a way forward. And some of us are in one of those hard seasons right now. When we’re in that dark place, hope can feel completely impossible. But in today’s sermon, we’ll explore a powerful truth: When we can’t see a way forward, there’s always more than meets the eye. Join us as we discover the life-changing hope of Easter!
Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-24
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Sunday Apr 13, 2025
“Palms and Purpose” // Asya Coles
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Jesus didn’t shrink back from who he was called to be—and neither should you. In today’s sermon, we’ll discover that Palm Sunday isn’t just a quaint biblical story about a donkey and palm branches. It’s a divine invitation to step into your purpose. Join us as we conclude our series, “The Way.”
Scripture Reading: Mark 11:1-10
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Sunday Apr 06, 2025
“The E-Word” // Daniel Childs
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
When we hear the word “evangelism,” many of us understandably recoil. It’s a word that has so much baggage that it’s tempting to drop the word from our spiritual vocabulary and perhaps to drop the whole idea of evangelism altogether. But in today’s sermon, we’ll try to strip away the baggage and explore the original meaning of the “e-word.” In the process, we’ll discover what evangelism meant to Jesus, the surprising way he did it, and what his example means for us today. Join us as we continue our series, “The Way.”
Scripture Reading: John 4:3-10
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Sunday Mar 23, 2025
"Kingdom Come” // Jesus of Nazareth
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
A central part of Jesus’ mission was to announce, inaugurate, embody, describe, and guide us into a bold new reality that he calls the “Kingdom of God.” It’s safe to say that the “Kingdom” is what Jesus is all about. And as his followers, the “Kingdom” is what Jesus calls us to be all about. So how do we do that? What does it look like for us to live into this “Kingdom”? In today’s sermon, Jesus is the preacher and we’ll hear him answer this question in his own words, unfiltered. Buckle up! And join us as we continue our series, “The Way.”
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5 - 7
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