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Welcome to the podcast of LOCAL CHURCH. A podcast to encourage your faith, and grow in your relationship with Jesus.
https://www.localchurch.co/
Welcome to the podcast of LOCAL CHURCH. A podcast to encourage your faith, and grow in your relationship with Jesus.
https://www.localchurch.co/
Episodes

Feb 12, 2025
Draw Near
Feb 12, 2025
Feb 12, 2025
41 min
Calen reminds us to draw near to God and that it is an intentional act of faith, surrender, and obedience, as seen throughout Scripture. Where those who seek Him find His presence, grace, and power. Whether through the desperation of the woman with the issue of blood, the prayers of Solomon, or the abiding relationship Jesus calls us to, God promises to respond to those who humbly seek Him, offering rest, strength, and transformation. February 9th, 2025

Feb 6, 2025
First Sunday Communion with Summer Milley
Feb 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025
9 min
Summer summarizes the genealogy in Matthew 1 and tells the story of God's grace, showing how He redeemed people despite their failures. How the bible ultimately leads to Jesus, who embodied grace by humbling Himself to save us. When we take communion, we remember not just His sacrifice on the cross but the ongoing grace that has always been at the heart of God's plan, saving us through faith in Him. February 2ns, 2025.

Jan 27, 2025
Into the Deep | Part 2
Jan 27, 2025
Jan 27, 2025
44 min
Caleb emphasizes Jesus' invitation to step deeper into faith, using the story of Peter's encounter with Jesus in Luke 5:1-11 as a metaphor for trusting and surrendering to God's guidance. It encourages individuals to bring their struggles and emptiness to Jesus, take small steps of faith, and embrace a transformative journey toward greater purpose and intimacy with God. January 26th, 2025.

Jan 20, 2025
Into The Deep
Jan 20, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
35 min
God is stirring a fresh hunger across His Church. In this message we read the account of Jesus calling Peter and how he is encouraged to push his boat from the shore to the shallows and from the shallows into deep waters. We were encouraged to come out off the beach and to go out a little deeper in our relationship with God and see how He can move in our lives - Caleb Groeneweg. January 19th, 2025.

Jan 13, 2025
Holy & Hungry
Jan 13, 2025
Jan 13, 2025
35 min
This week, Caleb reflects on God's grace and kindness and invites us to seek His presence together, Shaping our lives and church to be presence-led, abiding in Him and moving at His direction. Like Joshua, who lingered in God's presence with passion and purpose, we aim to love Him above all, letting everything else flow from His deep connection. January 12th, 2024.

Jan 6, 2025
A Guide to Being Fruitful
Jan 6, 2025
Jan 6, 2025
26 min
For the new year, Caleb reminds us to focus on two transformative goals: seeking God above all else and surrendering fully to His will. By prioritizing Him over all other pursuits and humbly submitting our plans to His guidance, we open our lives to His blessings, ensuring a year of spiritual growth, purpose, and fruitfulness. January 5th, 2025

Dec 26, 2024
Joy | Advent with Caleb Groeneweg
Dec 26, 2024
Dec 26, 2024
24 min
Caleb shares the Advent message of joy and how it centers on the good news of Christ's birth. How it brings light, peace, and salvation to a world in darkness, as foretold in Isaiah and celebrated throughout Scripture. True joy transcends circumstances, rooted in God's presence and promises, sustaining believers through trials and offering eternal hope in His kingdom to come. December 22nd, 2024

Dec 16, 2024
Love | Advent with Justice Ploughman
Dec 16, 2024
Dec 16, 2024
29 min
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is celebrated as a central figure in Christianity, particularly as "Theotokos" (Mother of God), a title affirming that she gave Jesus His humanity while His divinity remained eternal. Her willingness to lay down her life in obedience to God's will mirrors Jesus' ultimate act of vulnerability and love through the Incarnation, illustrating how God became human to dwell among and save His people, offering a profound exchange of love and sacrifice. December 15th, 2024.

Dec 14, 2024
Peace | Advent with Sara Schulz
Dec 14, 2024
Dec 14, 2024
34 min
Sara reminds us about the peace given to us by the Lord in all circumstances in our Advent series. December 8th, 2024

Dec 5, 2024
Influence(r) | KINDRED 2024
Dec 5, 2024
Dec 5, 2024
33 min
Alex explains the concept of "influence" today when it's often associated with social media and fame, but true influence, whether online or offline, should be rooted in wisdom, humility, and discernment, especially in relation to what we consume and who we follow. As Christians, we are called not to seek fame or worldly influence, but to follow Jesus' example, rejecting the enemy's counterfeit offers, and being an example of Christ's love, wisdom, and humility in the world. November 16th, 2024.
