https://ottercreek.org A podcast telling stories of lives that intersect with Jesus, A podcast telling stories of lives that intersect with Jesus, Otter Creek no Core Stories becky@ottercreek.org ℗ & © 2026 Otter Creek Ekklesia 360 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:53:09 +0000 720 en-us https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-052-leslie Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:21:05 +0000 Get to know Leslie Larkins, Ministry Coordinator at OC West End, as she shares about what excites her most about the future of OCWE, as well as her current studies, alongside women experiencing incarceration, through Lipscomb's MACM program. Core Stories Season 4 Becky Frazier Becky Frazier https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIyMDIyODE0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI4NTk4OTE2IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/l/0e11975981_1616686235_leslie-larkins-core-stories.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-051-laura Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:00:09 +0000 Listen as Laura Camp, COO at Siloam Health, shares about what hospitality means to her, as well as what she has learned through her experiences with the immigrant and refugee community in Nashville. Core Stories Season 4 Becky Frazier Becky Frazier https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxOTI2NjM4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI4MjA1MjQ2IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/l/0e11308938_1608152870_laura-camp-core-stories.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-050-crockett Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:00:09 +0000 Crockett Goode shares about how he ministers to children with autism through his job, and discusses how the church can be supportive of people with disabilities and their families. Core Stories Season 4 Becky Frazier Becky Frazier https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxODg2MjkyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI3OTg3ODE3IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e10964459_1600875539_crockett-goode-final.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-049-jeff Sun, 16 Aug 2020 07:00:09 +0000 Jeff McGruder shares about banking, racial and economic justice, and how he participates in the Kingdom of God through his work in finance. Core Stories Season 4 Becky Frazier Becky Frazier https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxODY4MzQzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI3ODgyNzEyIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/j/0e10798406_1597694661_jeff-mcgruder-core-stories.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-048-sarah Thu, 09 Jul 2020 07:00:09 +0000 Sarah McKay shares about her life as a foster parent, and her heart for ministering to these children as well as to their parents. Core Stories Season 4 Becky Frazier Becky Frazier https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxODUwNDY4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI3Nzg5ODgyIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e10653302_1594306255_core-stories-sarah-mckay.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-047-audra-and-elijha Sun, 17 May 2020 07:00:10 +0000 Audra Crisler and Elijha Spears discuss the ways their faith and worldviews were changed during their time studying abroad in Zambia. Core Stories Season 4 Becky Frazier Becky Frazier https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxODI5ODgyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI3NjU5ODQ4IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/a/0e10442874_1590160104_audra-and-elijha-core-stories.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-044-the-hand-off-with-becky-frazier Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:09 +0000 Emily Bruff announces her new career move and introduces Becky Frazier, OC's Missional Discipleship Minister and new host of the podcast! Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNzY2NDkwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI3NDYzNjU0IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e10127836_1586788499_core-stories-becky-handoff-mixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-046-dixie Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:00:09 +0000 Dixie shares about calling, love, struggle, and the real meaning of ministry in her work as a middle school educator. Core Stories Season 4 Becky Frazier Becky Frazier https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNzYzNTM0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI3NDM3Mzk0IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e10086505_1586190440_core-stories-dixie-2.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-045-elizabeth-awaken Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:00:09 +0000 Elizabeth shares her experience with Awaken Nashville and how a month of prayer and fasting helped her see her community in a new way. Core Stories Season 4 Becky Frazier Becky Frazier elizabeth,awaken https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNzI2NzY4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI3MjM5MTUxIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e9761997_1579725517_core-stories2-11520-205-pm.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-043-ruslan Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:00:09 +0000 After growing up in the Soviet Union, Ruslan has a heart for orphans in Russia and Belarus. During his most recent visit from Belarus he shares about the work God is doing through HIS+DOM. Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNjg0OTE0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI3MDM5NTkxIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e9440543_1572299427_core-stories-ruslanmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-042-betsy Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:00:09 +0000 After a carjacking, house fire and near death health problems, Betsy Piper shares what it means to truly share life with a community of people. Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNjgzMzUxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI3MDI5NTczIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/b/0e9423470_1571940174_betsy-piper-core-storiesmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-041-micah Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:00:09 +0000 Micah Redding dropped by recently to share how he became interested in bridging gaps and facilitating conversations between Christianity and the Sciences. For anyone who is interested in finding practical ways to take on tough theological, social and... Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNjQ4MDY0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2ODM1ODMyIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/m/micah-reddingmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-040-carrie Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:00:09 +0000 Carrie Brock reflects on what it takes to build authentic community at church and at home. Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNjQ3ODYwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2ODMzOTM3IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/core-stories-carrie-brockmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-039-samba-living-water-project Tue, 13 Aug 2019 07:00:09 +0000 Each week on Tuesdays, the Otter Creek ministers and staff take time to eat together. It’s truly one of the best parts of the week. Occasionally we have special guests who eat with us. This particular Tuesday, one of our shepherds, Kevin Colvett as... Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNjQzNDY5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2ODEwODIxIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/l/0e9086380_1565813923_living-water-samba-paulmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-038-megan Mon, 27 May 2019 07:00:07 +0000 Megan Munson shares how foster care was an unexpected pathway to the family she had always desired. Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNjA5NjExIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2NjMzMjI1IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e8796128_1558989675_core-stories-038-megan-munsonmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-037-shodankeh Tue, 14 May 2019 07:00:09 +0000 Shodankeh Johnson has been in partnership with Final Command's Disciple Making Movement since 2005, though he has worked as a missionary in Sierra Leone for 25 years. Listen to the great work God is doing through Shodankeh and thousands of others. Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNjAyODUwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2NTk2MTI4IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/s/0e8735637_1557429671_shodankehcore-stories-037mp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-036-service-learners Mon, 06 May 2019 07:00:09 +0000 Merritt Rowe manages a special group of teens called "service learners" who work during the school day for ministries at Otter Creek. Merritt, along with a few of the 2018-2019 service learners, Zane Arnett, Noah Dixon, Addison Carney... Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNjAwNjcyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2NTg1NzQwIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/s/0e8720742_1556916085_service-learners-core-stories-036mp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-035-zac Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:09 +0000 Zac Swann reflects on his journey into serving the worship ministry and the beautiful ways two worship styles can influence each other. Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTkwNTgxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2NTI2ODc2IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e8623442_1554427837_core-stories-zac-swan-035mp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-034-joyce Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:00:09 +0000 Dr. Joyce Hardin reflects on her time as a missionary in Korea, raising "3rd culture kids" and transforming mission training in higher education. Dr. Hardin is the author of many educational curricula and books on mission including... Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTg2NzcwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2NTExNDI5IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e8596365_1554130206_core-stories-034-joyce-hardinmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-033-william-part-2 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:09 +0000 William Jenkins tells about the work he is doing for racial reconciliation at Otter Creek and in the community. Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTc3MjAwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2NDY2NDQxIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/w/0e8525839_1552585199_william-jenkins-core-stories-033mixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-032-melanie Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:00:09 +0000 Melanie Brown shares her journey of transition, depression and finding hope. Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTc3MTkxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2NDY2MzU1IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/m/0e8525701_1552583043_melanie-brown-032-core-storiesmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-031-dave Sun, 03 Mar 2019 07:00:09 +0000 Dave Donnelly shares his experience serving with Room in the Inn. Core Stories Season 3 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTcyOTkyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2NDQ4MDg1IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/d/0e8498188_1552063504_dave-donnelly-room-in-the-inn-core-stories-mp3-031.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-030-lola Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Lola Stinson shares stories from her nearly 99 years of life. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTMyMzM1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2MjMyODM5IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e8094129_1543269276_core-stories-mrs-lola-stinsonmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-029-janna-beth-ryan-adoption-part-2 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Janna Beth and Ryan Hunt share the adoption story of their twins Piper and Bennett. This is part two of how the Hunts became a family of five. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTMyMzE5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2MjMyODIzIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/h/0e8008997_1541025749_hunts-core-stories-part-2mp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-028-janna-beth-ryan-adoption-story-part-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Janna Beth and Ryan Hunt share the adoption story of their daughter Paige. This is part one of how the Hunts became a family of five. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTMyMzA0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2MjMyODA4IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/h/0e7936731_1539375402_hunts-core-stories-mp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-027-joseph-exile-international Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:00:09 +0000 During her last trip to Rwanda, Bethany Haley Williams of Exile International, and a member here at Otter Creek was able to interview Joseph. Joseph is a key leader on the ground at Exile, on the front lines of their work rescuing children, survivors... Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTMyMjgzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2MjMyNzg3IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/j/0e7817706_1536952750_joseph-exilemp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-026-laura-otter-creek-sale Tue, 14 Aug 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Laura Troup gives insight to the purpose and ministry behind the Otter Creek Consignment Sale. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTMyMjU5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2MjMyNzU4IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/l/0e7686517_1534358602_laura-troup-ocsalemp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-025-irene-monica Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:00:10 +0000 Monica and Irene live in Nairobi, Kenya and work with our ministry there called Made in the Streets. While they were in the states for a visit, they shared a small insight into what their work looks like on a daily basis. As you can imagine, the work... Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNTMyMjQ4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI2MjMyNzQ2IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e7634933_1533135493_core-stories-irene-and-monicamp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-024-darlene-dave Mon, 16 Jul 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Darlene and Dave Mackey share about their experience getting plugged in with Grand Otters. You can find that article (along with many others) in our 2017 Year in Review. But I wanted to share their full interview because it was so full of sweet wisdom. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDU0MDQ2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1ODU0ODQ5IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e7574342_1531755454_core-stories-darlene-and-dave-mackey-mp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-023-dan Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Dan Shivener shares his experience transferring to Lipscomb and becoming plugged in to Young Adult Ministry after a difficult season of transition. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff career,moving,transition,young adult,young professional https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDU0MDMzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1ODU0ODM1IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e7526446_1530635504_core-stories-dan-shivenermp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-022-susan Tue, 19 Jun 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Susan Pneuman is full of nonstop energy and endless love for our children here at Otter Creek with learning differences and special needs. I learned her zeal to press on is something at which she has become very practiced. She shares her story of... Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDU0MDIxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1ODU0ODIzIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e7474319_1529434358_core-stories-susan-pneumenmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-021-rebecca Sun, 03 Jun 2018 07:00:10 +0000 Ms. Rebecca Aulvin talks about her experience serving at the Welcome Center, the story behind her hats and, if you listen between the lines, her incredible story of strength and courage. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDU0MDA5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1ODU0ODEwIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/r/0e7402865_1528134187_rebecca-alvin-core-storiesmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-020-jeff Mon, 21 May 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Jeff Bennie shares about making missions a central part of his and his family's life. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff medical missions,missions,outreach https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MjE1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzE0MTY2IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/j/0e7362490_1526937299_jeff-bennie-core-storiesmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-019-shari-cj Thu, 12 Apr 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Shari and CJ Beauregard open up about their miraculous journey from divorce to reconciliation; the changes they made within themselves and finding the hope and courage to start again. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff divorce,hope,love,marriage crisis,reconciliation,redemption,remarriage https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MTgyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzE0MTAxIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e7228165_1523563211_cj-sharimp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-018-brady Tue, 03 Apr 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Brady Bates reflects on his internship with Made in the Streets last summer, the spiritual gifts he received, realities of poverty and short term missions. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff kenya,made in the streets,short term missions https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MTc1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzE0MDkyIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e7183113_1522967117_core-stories-brady-batesmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-017-erin Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Erin Menges discusses what it was like moving to Nashville, finding her place at Otter Creek, entering into a wilderness season, and finding freedom through prayer. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff freedom,nashville,prayer,wilderness https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MTU4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzE0MDYzIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/e/0e7100108_1520966363_erin-menges-core-storiesmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-016-steve-karen Fri, 02 Mar 2018 07:00:09 +0000 Steve and Karen Speake share how they reclaimed their identity after an endless struggle with infertility. Core Stories Season 2 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff infertility,ministry,peace,service,volunteer https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MTQ2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzE0MDQyIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e7064643_1520027371_core-stories-season-2-speakesmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-015-john Tue, 21 Nov 2017 07:00:09 +0000 John Sipkowski shares how his life has changed after finding closeness with God through prayer. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff fear,grace,heaven,hell,mercy,prayer,rigid,theology https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MDg1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzODc5IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/j/0e6766188_1511298189_john-s-core-storiesmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-014-bethany-matthew Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Bethany and Matthew Williams share about their work with rescued child soldiers through Exile International as well as their own journeys of finding hope and joy. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff missions https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MDcwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzODQ3IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/m/0e6731206_1510092957_matthew-and-bethany-core-storiesmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-013-winn Tue, 31 Oct 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Winn describes her unexpected journey into Family Therapy and her experience at Made in the Streets in Kenya. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff kenya,made in the streets,therapy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MDY4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzODM1IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6712387_1509564414_core-stories-winn-thomasmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-012-emily Mon, 23 Oct 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Emily shares her story of tragedy, transition and reinvention. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff career,fire,loss,transition https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MDU5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzODI0IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/e/0e6681348_1508789346_emily-little-core-storiesmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-011-pedro Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Pedro Garcia, shares his journey from Atheism / Agnosticism to Christianity. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff agnostic,atheist,grace,love,redemption https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MDM0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzg0IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/p/0e6583772_1506024361_pedro-garcia-core-storiesmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-010-darlene-charles Mon, 11 Sep 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Darlene and Charles Coulston share about their ministry to children who live on the streets in Nairobi, Kenya. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff kenya,made in the streets,missions,ocmission https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MDIxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzYyIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6552569_1505156571_coulstonscorestoriesmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-009-stephen-and-dawn Tue, 05 Sep 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Stephen and Dawn Sabin share their adoption story and the love and tension in their church experience. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff adoption,infertility https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MDE5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzU4IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6537586_1504707274_core-stories-sabinsmixdown.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-008-marilyn Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Marilyn Switzer shares about her family's diverse theological views and God's redemption. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff agnostic,atheist,redemption https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MDA5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzI2IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6514961_1504035013_core-stories-marilyn-switzer.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-007-tim-melissa Tue, 22 Aug 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Tim & Melissa McKay share the challenges of raising a child with Autism and the blessings that come from community. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff accessibility,accommodation,autism,inclusion,special needs https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI1MDA3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzUxIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6518716_1504122096_core-stories-mckaysmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-006-mallory Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Mallory Wyckoff talks about existing in relationship with one another despite different worldviews and how God has come along side her in times of great stress. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI0OTk4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzUwIiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6518707_1504122014_core-stories-mallory-wycoffmp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-005-william Sun, 06 Aug 2017 07:00:09 +0000 One thing we do, as a family growing to become like Jesus, is talk openly about our deficits. One of those deficits is that we are not a very diverse church. William Jenkins talks about his experience as a black man at Otter Creek. He describes his... Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff acceptance,black lives matter,church,integration,jesus,love https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI0OTkyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzQ5IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6518688_1504121949_core-stories-william-jenkins-mp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-004-kevin-jon-the-living-water-project Sun, 30 Jul 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Kevin Colvett and Jon Lee share how God brought them to The Living Water Project. Now they are helping to provide clean water access to impoverished people all over the world in their spare time. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI0OTkxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzQ4IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6518681_1504121839_core-stories-living-watermp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-003-brad Sun, 23 Jul 2017 07:00:09 +0000 In this episode Brad Crisler, a long time member of Otter Creek and a professional songwriter, (among other things) discussed the tension he feels between his desire for an intellectual approach to spiritual theology and allowing himself to experience... Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff knowledge,loss,spirit of god,theology,wisdom,enneagram 5 https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI0OTgyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzQ3IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6518636_1504120975_core-stories-brad-crisler-mp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-002-kimberly Sun, 16 Jul 2017 07:00:09 +0000 Kimberly Edgeworth shares a story of secondary infertility, health hardships and the way Jesus provided for her tangibly and spiritually. Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff infertility,peace,premature birth,health difficulties https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI0OTc3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzQ2IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6518628_1504120908_core-stories-kimberly-edgeworth-final-mp3.mp3 https://ottercreek.org/sermon/core-stories-001-rosa Wed, 05 Jul 2017 07:00:09 +0000 A podcast telling stories of lives that intersect with Jesus. Rosa is one of the longest tenured employees at Otter Creek, keeping our building spotless since 2002. In this episode of Core Stories, she talks about her life, moving from Croatia to... Core Stories Season 1 Emily Bruff Emily Bruff https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTk2MjIiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiIxNDI0OTcwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiI1NzEzNzI5IiwibWVkaWFfZm9ybWF0IjoiMSJ9/https://8e598f5040b714227211-2068f0643cbd186ff292bc704fe77e1b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e6515220_1504038765_core-stories-rosamp3.mp3