Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:53:14 +0000 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:53:14 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 151385 2026-01-05T07:04:32Z https://benbergren.com en Copyright 2022 https://benbergren.com This is the podcast page for Ben Bergren. Ben is the lead pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, NV. Ben teaches with relevance and passion. Listen in each week as he teaches from the Bible. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/0/d/f/00df0ff40c62ee7f40be95ea3302a6a1/Podcast_Cover_Final.jpg Ben Bergren no episodic ELCA,Lutheran,Christianity no Sermon Podcast for Ben Bergrennebbergren@gmail.comBen Bergren Acts 12: Power of Prayer Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:43:38 +0000 Sixteen soldiers are guarding one man, the king who just executed James is lining up his next move, and the church's answer is to gather at Mary's house and pray. They weren't sure it would work. When Peter finally showed up knocking at the door, they told the girl who answered she was out of her mind. If you've ever wondered how to pray when you don't know the outcome, this messy, honest story from Acts 12 is for you.

]]> Sixteen soldiers are guarding one man, the king who just executed James is lining up his next move, and the church's answer is to gather at Mary's house and pray. They weren't sure it would work. When Peter finally showed up knocking at the door, they told the girl who answered she was out of her mind. If you've ever wondered how to pray when you don't know the outcome, this messy, honest story from Acts 12 is for you.

]]> 32:02 false full 43688154 2026-11-09T06:53:06Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Sixteen soldiers are guarding one man, the king who just executed James is lining up his next move, and the church's answer is to gather at Mary's house and pray. They weren't sure it would work. When Peter finally showed up knocking at the door, they told the girl who answered she was out of her mind. If you've ever wondered how to pray when you don't know the outcome, this messy, honest story from Acts 12 is for you.Ben BergrenSixteen soldiers are guarding one man, the king who just executed James is lining up his next move, and the church's answer is to gather at Mary's house and pray. They weren't sure it would work. When Peter finally showed up knocking at the door, they told the girl who answered she was out of her mind. If you've ever wondered how to pray when you don't know the outcome, this messy, honest story from Acts 12 is for you. Rooted and Growing Deep: Service Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:56:59 +0000 You can know every story in the Bible and still never pick up a towel. That's the uncomfortable center of this message on service, the fourth core value we talk about at Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas. If you've ever wondered how to stop being self-centered, Jesus offers a surprising answer: not trying harder, but letting God serve you first. The night before his death, the host of the dinner took the lowest job in the house and washed his friends' dusty feet. Peter said no way. Jesus said it's all or nothing. Along the way we land in Martin Luther's day, a church running on guilt, and a simple difference between service and catering. Press play.

]]> You can know every story in the Bible and still never pick up a towel. That's the uncomfortable center of this message on service, the fourth core value we talk about at Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas. If you've ever wondered how to stop being self-centered, Jesus offers a surprising answer: not trying harder, but letting God serve you first. The night before his death, the host of the dinner took the lowest job in the house and washed his friends' dusty feet. Peter said no way. Jesus said it's all or nothing. Along the way we land in Martin Luther's day, a church running on guilt, and a simple difference between service and catering. Press play.

]]> 28:42 false full 43445129 2026-11-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)You can know every story in the Bible and still never pick up a towel. That's the uncomfortable center of this message on service, the fourth core value we talk about at Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas. If you've ever wondered how to stop being self-centered, Jesus offers a surprising answer: not trying harder, but letting God serve you first. The night before his death, the host of the dinner took the lowest job in the house and washed his friends' dusty feet. Peter said no way. Jesus said it's all or nothing. Along the way we land in Martin Luther's day, a church running on guilt, and a simple difference between service and catering. Press play.Ben BergrenYou can know every story in the Bible and still never pick up a towel. That's the uncomfortable center of this message on service, the fourth core value we talk about at Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas. If you've ever wondered how to stop being self-centered, Jesus offers a surprising answer: not trying harder, but letting God serve you first. The night before his death, the host of the dinner took the lowest job in the house and washed his friends' dusty feet. Peter said no way. Jesus said it's all or nothing. Along the way we land in Martin Luther's day, a church running on guilt, and a simple difference between service and catering. Press play. Rooted and Growing Deep: Learning Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:24:44 +0000 Everybody reaches for something when things get hard. A diagnosis, a breakup, a plan that didn't work out, and suddenly you're hungry for answers. The question is where to turn when life falls apart, because the buffet out there is crowded: news talk, conspiracy theories, anything that lets us feel smarter than the next guy. This message follows two people who were at the end of their rope, Jacob running from the family he blew up and two disciples walking home with their hopes in the past tense and finds that God shows up in exactly those places. Press play to hear why hard seasons are when we're most ready to grow, and why you shouldn't leave it to chance.

]]> Everybody reaches for something when things get hard. A diagnosis, a breakup, a plan that didn't work out, and suddenly you're hungry for answers. The question is where to turn when life falls apart, because the buffet out there is crowded: news talk, conspiracy theories, anything that lets us feel smarter than the next guy. This message follows two people who were at the end of their rope, Jacob running from the family he blew up and two disciples walking home with their hopes in the past tense and finds that God shows up in exactly those places. Press play to hear why hard seasons are when we're most ready to grow, and why you shouldn't leave it to chance.

]]> 28:44 false full 43350274 2026-11-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Everybody reaches for something when things get hard. A diagnosis, a breakup, a plan that didn't work out, and suddenly you're hungry for answers. The question is where to turn when life falls apart, because the buffet out there is crowded: news talk, conspiracy theories, anything that lets us feel smarter than the next guy. This message follows two people who were at the end of their rope, Jacob running from the family he blew up and two disciples walking home with their hopes in the past tense and finds that God shows up in exactly those places. Press play to hear why hard seasons are when we're most ready to grow, and why you shouldn't leave it to chance.Ben BergrenEverybody reaches for something when things get hard. A diagnosis, a breakup, a plan that didn't work out, and suddenly you're hungry for answers. The question is where to turn when life falls apart, because the buffet out there is crowded: news talk, conspiracy theories, anything that lets us feel smarter than the next guy. This message follows two people who were at the end of their rope, Jacob running from the family he blew up and two disciples walking home with their hopes in the past tense and finds that God shows up in exactly those places. Press play to hear why hard seasons are when we're most ready to grow, and why you shouldn't leave it to chance. Rooted and Growing Deep: Welcome Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:50:58 +0000 Most of us think welcome means saying hello and moving on. But how to make someone feel welcome is a harder question, and it matters more than we admit, especially for the person who walked into a room full of strangers carrying something heavy and wondering if anyone will notice. In this message, we look at a fifteen-year-old who knelt in an airplane aisle and spelled "How are you?" into the hand of a lonely stranger, and at a dinner party Jesus described, where the excuses for staying away didn't feel like sin. They just felt like Tuesday. Welcome isn't about fixing anyone or finding the right words. It's about refusing to let someone be alone and unnoticed. This is week one of our five-week Core Values series.

]]> Most of us think welcome means saying hello and moving on. But how to make someone feel welcome is a harder question, and it matters more than we admit, especially for the person who walked into a room full of strangers carrying something heavy and wondering if anyone will notice. In this message, we look at a fifteen-year-old who knelt in an airplane aisle and spelled "How are you?" into the hand of a lonely stranger, and at a dinner party Jesus described, where the excuses for staying away didn't feel like sin. They just felt like Tuesday. Welcome isn't about fixing anyone or finding the right words. It's about refusing to let someone be alone and unnoticed. This is week one of our five-week Core Values series.

]]> 30:55 false full 43298609 2026-11-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Most of us think welcome means saying hello and moving on. But how to make someone feel welcome is a harder question, and it matters more than we admit, especially for the person who walked into a room full of strangers carrying something heavy and wondering if anyone will notice. In this message, we look at a fifteen-year-old who knelt in an airplane aisle and spelled "How are you?" into the hand of a lonely stranger, and at a dinner party Jesus described, where the excuses for staying away didn't feel like sin. They just felt like Tuesday. Welcome isn't about fixing anyone or finding the right words. It's about refusing to let someone be alone and unnoticed. This is week one of our five-week Core Values series.Ben BergrenMost of us think welcome means saying hello and moving on. But how to make someone feel welcome is a harder question, and it matters more than we admit, especially for the person who walked into a room full of strangers carrying something heavy and wondering if anyone will notice. In this message, we look at a fifteen-year-old who knelt in an airplane aisle and spelled "How are you?" into the hand of a lonely stranger, and at a dinner party Jesus described, where the excuses for staying away didn't feel like sin. They just felt like Tuesday. Welcome isn't about fixing anyone or finding the right words. It's about refusing to let someone be alone and unnoticed. This is week one of our five-week Core Values series. The End of the Beginning: Is it too Late for Me? Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:56:25 +0000 If you've ever wondered is it too late for me, this message is for you. Using a parable Jesus told about workers hired at every hour of the day — some from sunrise, some with barely an hour left before quitting time — this episode makes the case that grace doesn't run on a stopwatch. Whether you've followed Jesus your whole life or you're only now wondering if there's room for you, the timing was never the point. God's generosity was.

]]> If you've ever wondered is it too late for me, this message is for you. Using a parable Jesus told about workers hired at every hour of the day — some from sunrise, some with barely an hour left before quitting time — this episode makes the case that grace doesn't run on a stopwatch. Whether you've followed Jesus your whole life or you're only now wondering if there's room for you, the timing was never the point. God's generosity was.

]]> 30:30 false full 43052373 2026-10-01T00:00:12Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)If you've ever wondered is it too late for me, this message is for you. Using a parable Jesus told about workers hired at every hour of the day — some from sunrise, some with barely an hour left before quitting time — this episode makes the case that grace doesn't run on a stopwatch. Whether you've followed Jesus your whole life or you're only now wondering if there's room for you, the timing was never the point. God's generosity was.Ben BergrenIf you've ever wondered is it too late for me, this message is for you. Using a parable Jesus told about workers hired at every hour of the day — some from sunrise, some with barely an hour left before quitting time — this episode makes the case that grace doesn't run on a stopwatch. Whether you've followed Jesus your whole life or you're only now wondering if there's room for you, the timing was never the point. God's generosity was. The End of the Beginning: Am I Good Enough? Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:37:13 +0000 "Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.

]]> "Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.

]]> 30:30 false full 42901865 2026-10-01T00:00:12Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)"Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.Ben Bergren"Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you. The End of the Beginning: Am I Good Enough? Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:37:12 +0000 "Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.

]]> "Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.

]]> 30:30 false full 42901860 2026-10-01T00:00:12Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)"Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.Ben Bergren"Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you. The End of the Beginning: Am I Good Enough? Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:37:07 +0000 "Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.

]]> "Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.

]]> 30:30 false full 42901855 2026-10-01T00:00:12Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)"Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.Ben Bergren"Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you. The End of the Beginning: Am I Good Enough? Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:37:03 +0000 "Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.

]]> "Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.

]]> 30:30 false full 42901850 2026-10-01T00:00:12Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)"Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you.Ben Bergren"Am I good enough?" Most of us ask it and already assume the answer is no — short tempers, old grudges, the gap between who we want to be and who we actually are on a bad day. Even Martin Luther asked it, obsessively, until a mentor told him something that flipped the question entirely. This isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's about where the goodness actually comes from — and it's not from you. The End of the Beginning: Do I Belong? Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:24:58 +0000 Pastor Ben talks about what Jesus actually says about doubt, identity, and belonging, including a true story about two strangers, a stubborn dog on a beach in Wales. If you've ever felt like you're on the outside looking in, this one's for you.

]]> Pastor Ben talks about what Jesus actually says about doubt, identity, and belonging, including a true story about two strangers, a stubborn dog on a beach in Wales. If you've ever felt like you're on the outside looking in, this one's for you.

]]> 29:55 false full 42805655 2026-10-01T00:00:12Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Pastor Ben talks about what Jesus actually says about doubt, identity, and belonging, including a true story about two strangers, a stubborn dog on a beach in Wales. If you've ever felt like you're on the outside looking in, this one's for you.Ben BergrenPastor Ben talks about what Jesus actually says about doubt, identity, and belonging, including a true story about two strangers, a stubborn dog on a beach in Wales. If you've ever felt like you're on the outside looking in, this one's for you. KCLC Radio: You've Got a Friend in Me Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:15:37 +0000 If you've ever wondered how to make real friends as an adult, you're not alone in asking. Church can be a strange place for this — you can sit next to the same people every week and still feel like strangers. In this message, we look at what separates simply being connected from actually being someone's friend. Whatever season of friendship you're in — full, empty, or somewhere in between — this one's for you.

]]> If you've ever wondered how to make real friends as an adult, you're not alone in asking. Church can be a strange place for this — you can sit next to the same people every week and still feel like strangers. In this message, we look at what separates simply being connected from actually being someone's friend. Whatever season of friendship you're in — full, empty, or somewhere in between — this one's for you.

]]> 31:13 false full 42534130 2026-09-01T00:01:32Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)If you've ever wondered how to make real friends as an adult, you're not alone in asking. Church can be a strange place for this — you can sit next to the same people every week and still feel like strangers. In this message, we look at what separates simply being connected from actually being someone's friend. Whatever season of friendship you're in — full, empty, or somewhere in between — this one's for you.Ben BergrenIf you've ever wondered how to make real friends as an adult, you're not alone in asking. Church can be a strange place for this — you can sit next to the same people every week and still feel like strangers. In this message, we look at what separates simply being connected from actually being someone's friend. Whatever season of friendship you're in — full, empty, or somewhere in between — this one's for you. KCLC Radio: Hold On Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:20 +0000 Thirty-six years ago, a girl group with some serious rock-and-roll pedigree wrote a song about hitting bottom, and it became a number one hit. Today we're going back to that song, and further back to a judge named Samson, to ask a question most of us would rather dodge: why do you keep repeating unhealthy patterns even after you know better?

]]> Thirty-six years ago, a girl group with some serious rock-and-roll pedigree wrote a song about hitting bottom, and it became a number one hit. Today we're going back to that song, and further back to a judge named Samson, to ask a question most of us would rather dodge: why do you keep repeating unhealthy patterns even after you know better?

]]> 31:53 false full 42457615 2026-09-01T00:01:32Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Thirty-six years ago, a girl group with some serious rock-and-roll pedigree wrote a song about hitting bottom, and it became a number one hit. Today we're going back to that song, and further back to a judge named Samson, to ask a question most of us would rather dodge: why do you keep repeating unhealthy patterns even after you know better?Ben BergrenThirty-six years ago, a girl group with some serious rock-and-roll pedigree wrote a song about hitting bottom, and it became a number one hit. Today we're going back to that song, and further back to a judge named Samson, to ask a question most of us would rather dodge: why do you keep repeating unhealthy patterns even after you know better? KCLC Radio: Believe it or Not Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:22:29 +0000 1981 was a year that swung wildly between despair and disbelief · hostages freed, a president and a pope both shot at, and a one-hit-wonder song that somehow still gets stuck in your head. That song is the key to today's episode and the story from Acts 3. 

]]> 1981 was a year that swung wildly between despair and disbelief · hostages freed, a president and a pope both shot at, and a one-hit-wonder song that somehow still gets stuck in your head. That song is the key to today's episode and the story from Acts 3.

]]> 32:41 false full 42222760 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)1981 was a year that swung wildly between despair and disbelief · hostages freed, a president and a pope both shot at, and a one-hit-wonder song that somehow still gets stuck in your head. That song is the key to today's episode and the story from Acts 3. Ben Bergren1981 was a year that swung wildly between despair and disbelief · hostages freed, a president and a pope both shot at, and a one-hit-wonder song that somehow still gets stuck in your head. That song is the key to today's episode and the story from Acts 3.  KCLC Radio: Landslide Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:20:10 +0000 The meaning behind Fleetwood Mac's Landslide changes depending on what season of life you're in: changes, growing older, wondering if you can handle what's next. In this episode, Pastor Ben Bergren follows that same question through the story of Moses.

]]> The meaning behind Fleetwood Mac's Landslide changes depending on what season of life you're in: changes, growing older, wondering if you can handle what's next. In this episode, Pastor Ben Bergren follows that same question through the story of Moses.

]]> 32:13 false full 42222720 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)The meaning behind Fleetwood Mac's Landslide changes depending on what season of life you're in: changes, growing older, wondering if you can handle what's next. In this episode, Pastor Ben Bergren follows that same question through the story of Moses.Ben BergrenThe meaning behind Fleetwood Mac's Landslide changes depending on what season of life you're in: changes, growing older, wondering if you can handle what's next. In this episode, Pastor Ben Bergren follows that same question through the story of Moses. Galatians 6: Grace Refined Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:52:08 +0000 Stop comparing yourself to others·Paul says grace already settled your worth, not your ledger. If you've ever caught yourself keeping score—against a sibling, a coworker, that person from high school on Facebook—you're not alone, and you're not crazy. It's how we're wired. Paul helps us see a better path forward.

]]> Stop comparing yourself to others·Paul says grace already settled your worth, not your ledger. If you've ever caught yourself keeping score—against a sibling, a coworker, that person from high school on Facebook—you're not alone, and you're not crazy. It's how we're wired. Paul helps us see a better path forward.

]]> 28:02 false full 41971745 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Stop comparing yourself to others·Paul says grace already settled your worth, not your ledger. If you've ever caught yourself keeping score—against a sibling, a coworker, that person from high school on Facebook—you're not alone, and you're not crazy. It's how we're wired. Paul helps us see a better path forward.Ben BergrenStop comparing yourself to others·Paul says grace already settled your worth, not your ledger. If you've ever caught yourself keeping score—against a sibling, a coworker, that person from high school on Facebook—you're not alone, and you're not crazy. It's how we're wired. Paul helps us see a better path forward. Galatians 4: Who's Your Momma? Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:56:51 +0000 Why is grace so hard to accept? Jesus offers forgiveness and love without a price tag — and yet most of us keep reaching for something we can manage, something we can earn. In this sermon from Galatians 4. You didn't find grace, grace found you. 

]]> Why is grace so hard to accept? Jesus offers forgiveness and love without a price tag — and yet most of us keep reaching for something we can manage, something we can earn. In this sermon from Galatians 4. You didn't find grace, grace found you.

]]> 25:18 false full 41720355 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Why is grace so hard to accept? Jesus offers forgiveness and love without a price tag — and yet most of us keep reaching for something we can manage, something we can earn. In this sermon from Galatians 4. You didn't find grace, grace found you. Ben BergrenWhy is grace so hard to accept? Jesus offers forgiveness and love without a price tag — and yet most of us keep reaching for something we can manage, something we can earn. In this sermon from Galatians 4. You didn't find grace, grace found you.  Galatians 2: The Jerusalem Crowd Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:58:47 +0000 Most of us have a "Jerusalem crowd" · a person or a room that makes us go quiet when we know we should speak up. Peter had one too. And when that crowd showed up in Antioch, he stopped living out what he actually believed. Paul called him on it publicly.

]]> Most of us have a "Jerusalem crowd" · a person or a room that makes us go quiet when we know we should speak up. Peter had one too. And when that crowd showed up in Antioch, he stopped living out what he actually believed. Paul called him on it publicly.

]]> 31:38 false full 41569200 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Most of us have a "Jerusalem crowd" · a person or a room that makes us go quiet when we know we should speak up. Peter had one too. And when that crowd showed up in Antioch, he stopped living out what he actually believed. Paul called him on it publicly.Ben BergrenMost of us have a "Jerusalem crowd" · a person or a room that makes us go quiet when we know we should speak up. Peter had one too. And when that crowd showed up in Antioch, he stopped living out what he actually believed. Paul called him on it publicly. Galatians 1: No Fine Print Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:30:27 +0000 Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.

]]> Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.

]]> 27:28 false full 41489155 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.Ben BergrenGrace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians. Galatians 1: No Fine Print Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:30:22 +0000 Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.

]]> Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.

]]> 27:28 false full 41489150 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Grace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians.Ben BergrenGrace is free·no asterisks, no fine print. So why do we keep building tollbooths on a road we didn·t pave? A look at Paul·s letter to the Galatians. Pentecost: Love that Unites Mon, 25 May 2026 05:27:56 +0000 Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit was given to the early church. Nothing has changed God's heart and mind since then. We have the same Spirit and the same mission today.

]]> Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit was given to the early church. Nothing has changed God's heart and mind since then. We have the same Spirit and the same mission today.

]]> 29:49 false full 41412165 2026-06-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit was given to the early church. Nothing has changed God's heart and mind since then. We have the same Spirit and the same mission today.Ben BergrenPentecost is the day the Holy Spirit was given to the early church. Nothing has changed God's heart and mind since then. We have the same Spirit and the same mission today. Did Jesus Just Turn Down a Hug? What He Said to Mary and Thomas Changes Everything Mon, 11 May 2026 23:20:00 +0000 26:19 false full Ben Bergren 41257900 2026-06-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Jesus told Mary ·don·t hold on to me· · then told Thomas ·put your finger here.· Same risen Jesus, opposite instructions. Here·s why both make perfect sense.Jesus told Mary ·don·t hold on to me· · then told Thomas ·put your finger here.· Same risen Jesus, opposite instructions. Here·s why both make perfect sense. This is Us: Inspired Growth Mon, 04 May 2026 05:39:12 +0000 We conclude our sermon series "This is Us" about our mission statement at CLC. What does it mean to be on a path of Inspired Growth? Mary Magdalene show us the way.

]]> We conclude our sermon series "This is Us" about our mission statement at CLC. What does it mean to be on a path of Inspired Growth? Mary Magdalene show us the way.

]]> 26:58 false full 41138055 2026-06-01T00:00:28Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)We conclude our sermon series "This is Us" about our mission statement at CLC. What does it mean to be on a path of Inspired Growth? Mary Magdalene show us the way.Ben BergrenWe conclude our sermon series "This is Us" about our mission statement at CLC. What does it mean to be on a path of Inspired Growth? Mary Magdalene show us the way. This is Us: Inclusive God Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:29:34 +0000 The story of Zacchaeus in the gospel Luke illustrates Jesus' inclusive love for all. All four parts of mission statement are contained in this story! Jesus welcomes all without condition and the crowd hated that.

]]> The story of Zacchaeus in the gospel Luke illustrates Jesus' inclusive love for all. All four parts of mission statement are contained in this story! Jesus welcomes all without condition and the crowd hated that.

]]> 25:26 false full 40931660 2026-05-01T00:00:17Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)The story of Zacchaeus in the gospel Luke illustrates Jesus' inclusive love for all. All four parts of mission statement are contained in this story! Jesus welcomes all without condition and the crowd hated that.Ben BergrenThe story of Zacchaeus in the gospel Luke illustrates Jesus' inclusive love for all. All four parts of mission statement are contained in this story! Jesus welcomes all without condition and the crowd hated that. Easter 2026: You are Seen! Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:45:44 +0000 Did the resurrection of Jesus happen? Does he care? Does he even notice you? Listen in and find out!

]]> Did the resurrection of Jesus happen? Does he care? Does he even notice you? Listen in and find out!

]]> 30:28 false full 40741335 2026-05-01T00:00:17Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Did the resurrection of Jesus happen? Does he care? Does he even notice you? Listen in and find out!Ben BergrenDid the resurrection of Jesus happen? Does he care? Does he even notice you? Listen in and find out! Spirituals and the Exodus: Soon I Will done Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:27:24 +0000 We come to the end of this season and our series on Spirituals. "Soon I Will Be Done" reminds us we are going home one day in the same way the people of Israel crossed the Jordan to finally be home after 40 years.

]]> We come to the end of this season and our series on Spirituals. "Soon I Will Be Done" reminds us we are going home one day in the same way the people of Israel crossed the Jordan to finally be home after 40 years.

]]> 27:56 false full 40599495 2026-04-01T00:00:37Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)We come to the end of this season and our series on Spirituals. "Soon I Will Be Done" reminds us we are going home one day in the same way the people of Israel crossed the Jordan to finally be home after 40 years.Ben BergrenWe come to the end of this season and our series on Spirituals. "Soon I Will Be Done" reminds us we are going home one day in the same way the people of Israel crossed the Jordan to finally be home after 40 years. Spirituals and the Exodus: There is a Balm in Gilead Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:24:16 +0000 There is quite a story to the Spiritual, "There is a Balm in Gilead." Hear the hymn and how it ties to the book of Numbers, Jeremiah and the gospel of John. There is healing to be found in your life!

]]> There is quite a story to the Spiritual, "There is a Balm in Gilead." Hear the hymn and how it ties to the book of Numbers, Jeremiah and the gospel of John. There is healing to be found in your life!

]]> 34:12 false full 40494255 2026-04-01T00:00:37Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)There is quite a story to the Spiritual, "There is a Balm in Gilead." Hear the hymn and how it ties to the book of Numbers, Jeremiah and the gospel of John. There is healing to be found in your life!Ben BergrenThere is quite a story to the Spiritual, "There is a Balm in Gilead." Hear the hymn and how it ties to the book of Numbers, Jeremiah and the gospel of John. There is healing to be found in your life! Spirituals and the Exodus: Wade in the Water Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:14:37 +0000 Today we hear the Spiritual, Wade in the Water and we hear the story of the people of Israel at the Red Sea. This Spiritual also points to the waters of Baptism.

]]> Today we hear the Spiritual, Wade in the Water and we hear the story of the people of Israel at the Red Sea. This Spiritual also points to the waters of Baptism.

]]> 32:19 false full 40362580 2026-04-01T00:00:37Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)Today we hear the Spiritual, Wade in the Water and we hear the story of the people of Israel at the Red Sea. This Spiritual also points to the waters of Baptism.Ben BergrenToday we hear the Spiritual, Wade in the Water and we hear the story of the people of Israel at the Red Sea. This Spiritual also points to the waters of Baptism. Spirituals and the Exodus: Motherless Child Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:51:48 +0000 As we begin the season of Lent we are going to explore both the story of Exodus and the genre of music called "Spirituals." Today we begin with the beginning of the Exodus story and we welcome Knixx Taylor singing, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."

]]> As we begin the season of Lent we are going to explore both the story of Exodus and the genre of music called "Spirituals." Today we begin with the beginning of the Exodus story and we welcome Knixx Taylor singing, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."

]]> 31:13 false full 40195990 2026-03-01T00:00:44Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)As we begin the season of Lent we are going to explore both the story of Exodus and the genre of music called "Spirituals." Today we begin with the beginning of the Exodus story and we welcome Knixx Taylor singing, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."Ben BergrenAs we begin the season of Lent we are going to explore both the story of Exodus and the genre of music called "Spirituals." Today we begin with the beginning of the Exodus story and we welcome Knixx Taylor singing, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child." Ash Wednesday 2026 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:53:09 +0000 We are called to be humble and invited to serve. Are there exemptions to that rule? To find out, we look at the story of Joseph found in Genesis.

]]> We are called to be humble and invited to serve. Are there exemptions to that rule? To find out, we look at the story of Joseph found in Genesis.

]]> 24:38 false full 40172720 2026-03-01T00:00:44Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)We are called to be humble and invited to serve. Are there exemptions to that rule? To find out, we look at the story of Joseph found in Genesis.Ben BergrenWe are called to be humble and invited to serve. Are there exemptions to that rule? To find out, we look at the story of Joseph found in Genesis. Transfiguration: The Big Reveal Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:04:02 +0000 There is a reason this story is told before the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Listen in and find out why this is an important moment in history and why it is important for you today.

]]> There is a reason this story is told before the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Listen in and find out why this is an important moment in history and why it is important for you today.

]]> 27:55 false full 40120925 2026-03-01T00:00:44Z nebbergren@gmail.com (Ben Bergren)There is a reason this story is told before the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Listen in and find out why this is an important moment in history and why it is important for you today.Ben BergrenThere is a reason this story is told before the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Listen in and find out why this is an important moment in history and why it is important for you today.