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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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Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Our politically polarized society pushes us to be divided from those on the other side. Leaders on all sides wield the weapon of divisiveness in seemingly every fight. We’re led to believe that disagreement necessitates division. But Jesus begs to differ. In fact, one of Jesus’ chief worries was that his diverse followers would succumb to these divisive ways of the world. So in today’s sermon, we’ll explore why Jesus was so worried about division, how we can disagree differently, and the difference it makes when we do. Join us as we wrap up our series, ‘Not In It to Win It.’
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Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
One of Jesus’ most famous, most questioned, and (honestly) least obeyed commands is: ‘Love your enemies.’ In today’s sermon, we’ll explore the difficult-but-liberating dynamics of loving our enemies, especially in our polarized political context. Join us as we continue our series, ‘Not In It To Win It.’
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Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
We Americans love to win. And when it comes to our social or political opponents–those people who are just plain wrong!, we feel like we *must* win. And yet, our fixation on winning is driving us deeper into division, animosity, and at times even outright hate. So in today’s sermon, we’ll explore a better way. We’ll consider how Jesus treats people who are wrong and what it would mean for us to follow his lead. Join us as we kick off our new series, “Not In It To Win It.”
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Most of us spend a lot of our time and energy doing things to get more comfortable. Our consumeristic culture tells us that our top priority in life should be to maximize our physical, emotional, and financial comfort. But in today’s sermon, we’ll explore the challenging truth that God calls us beyond our comfort zones to a higher purpose. Join us as we wrap up our series on the biblical book of Esther.
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Many of us would say that our lives haven’t exactly unfolded according to our plans. We had hoped for something better or perhaps just something different. Nevertheless, here we are…living through the unexpected. In today’s sermon, we’ll look at the biblical story of a woman who can certainly relate. We’ll learn from her example how we can stay connected with God and find renewed purpose as we navigate the unexpected (and sometimes unwanted) turns life takes. Join us as we begin a new series on the book of Esther.
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
If we’re honest, we sometimes fall short of our best intentions in life. And we frequently fall short of the calling God has given us. But nevertheless, God doesn’t reject us. In fact, despite our failures, God meets us with arms wide open. In today’s sermon, we’ll explore God’s invitation to draw near. Join us as we conclude our series, ‘And Can It Be.’
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
If you spend much time at church, you’ll frequently see and hear references to the cross. That’s because Jesus’ death and its meaning are foundational to the Christian faith. But what exactly is the meaning of Jesus’ death? In today’s sermon, we’ll wrestle with that big question as we challenge one popular view and explore some alternative perspectives rooted in our Methodist tradition. Join us as we kick off our new series, ‘And Can It Be.’
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Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Jesus calls us to love others as he loves us. And yet, so many of us have experiences where someone’s “love” looked more like an attempt to control. Are we really loving like Jesus if it’s only ever on our own terms? This week at Kindred, we’ll explore how to better love others selflessly, and for the sake of the other. Join us as we wrap up our series, ‘Language Lessons.’
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Most of the time when we go to God in prayer or worship, we’re focused on sharing our concerns with God. That’s a good thing to do. However, if we want to grow in our friendship with God, we can’t only share our concerns. We have to share more. In today’s sermon, we’ll explore God’s penchant for partying and the power of sharing our celebrations with God. Join us as we continue our series, ‘Language Lessons.’
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Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
In a time where we experience unlimited connectivity, most of us feel disconnected. We long for rich and meaningful friendships where we are known, loved, and accepted. But how do we push past the shallow picture-deep lives and dig under the surface into what’s real? And who do we invite into that sacred, vulnerable space? In today’s sermon, we will continue exploring how to cultivate deep and lasting friendships with one another and with God. Join us as we continue our series, ‘Language Lessons.’
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