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Kat Armas + Shannan Martin in Conversation

GracePointe Church — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:03:14 GMT

This week we heard from authors Shannan Martin and Kat Armasabout the intersection of their work and the current moment in which we find ourselves. You don't want to miss this meaningful conversation!

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Kat Armas + Shannan Martin in Conversation

GracePointe Church — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:58:59 GMT

This week we heard from authors Shannan Martin and Kat Armas about the intersection of their work and the current moment in which we find ourselves. You don't want to miss this meaningful conversation!

Easter: What Does God Do About Injustice?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:55:00 GMT

The first Easter happened as Jesus's followers were trying to make sense of his death. How would God respond to the injustice of their friend and teacher's execution by the Roman State? While separated by some two 2,000 years, we also know this question and carry it deep in our bones: What will God do about the injustice in our world? Thankfully, the Easter story has much to say about this question.

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Christ Crucified: Palm Sunday

GracePointe Church — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:22:59 GMT

This week Josh wrapped up our "Christ Crucified" series by exploring the meaning and provocation of Jesus's entry into Jerusalem, widely referred to as "Palm Sunday."

What was so provocative about this action? What role did this event play in his impending crucifixion on Friday? Join us as we set the stage for Holy Week and Easter by asking where we find ourselves in the Palm Sunday story!

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Christ Crucified: A Conversation

GracePointe Church — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:40:57 GMT

As we continue our journey through Lent and toward Easter we are exploring the meanings of Jesus's death. This week Lead Pastor Josh Scott was joined by GP's Founding Pastor, Stan Mitchell, for a conversation about the cross.

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Christ Crucified: Did Jesus Die for Our Sins?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:27:51 GMT

This week Josh tackled another important question related to the meanings of Jesus's death: Did Jesus die for our sins? Was his death God's requirement, necessary to forgive human sin? If not, how do we understand the meaning of this phrase found in the New Testament? The answer might surprise you!

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Christ Crucified: Did Jesus HAVE to Die?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:53:58 GMT

This week we explored an important question: Did Jesus HAVE to die? Was his death required by God in order for humans to be forgiven of their sins? If so, what does that say about God? If not, what does the cross even mean?
If you've ever wrestled with this question, and the image of God it creates, you won't want to miss this message!

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The (Actual) State of the Union with Doug Pagitt

GracePointe Church — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:58:10 GMT

This week we hit pause on our Lenten series for a conversation with Doug Pagitt of Vote Common Good about the ICE attack on Minneapolis, the recent US/Israeli bombing of Iran, and how people of faith and good conscience can respond in these precarious times.

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Christ Crucified: Putting the Cross in Its Place

GracePointe Church — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:47:36 GMT

This week we began our new Lenten series called "Christ Crucified," which focuses on the meanings of Jesus's death. In this introduction Josh seeks to place crucifixion in its Roman context, and to set up all the topics we will discuss in coming weeks.

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Ashes and Dust: An Introduction to Lent and Ash Wednesday

GracePointe Church — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:14:35 GMT

On the Christian calendar the weeks leading up to Easter are set aside for a special focus and attention to the important questions we can miss in our hectic and busy lives:

Who am I?
Is that the person I want to be?
What is my impact on the world around me?

This season, known as Lent, lasts for a period of 40 days, and begins with Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 18th this year. For many people, Ash Wednesday is a day associated with guilt, shame, and a rejection of humanity. But is that the only way to approach this day and this season? The good news is we can embrace the meaning and practices of Ash Wednesday and Lent, like repentance, while also affirming the goodness of humanity. How? Josh explores that question this week.

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Epiphany : Stan Mitchell

GracePointe Church — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:56:05 GMT

This week our Founding Pastor, Stan Mitchell, wrapped up our Epiphany series by reflecting on the story of the angel's annunciation of Jesus's birth to Joseph.

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Epiphany : Calming the Storm

GracePointe Church — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:25:33 GMT

Storms have a way of exposing what we fear most—about the world, about ourselves, and about God. In this familiar story of wind, waves, and a sleeping Jesus, we’re invited to look beyond the miracle and listen for a deeper question: What does real peace look like when chaos is still raging? In keeping with our Epiphany theme, we will also focus on how this story reveals something about Jesus (and us!) that just might inspire hope in the chaos of life.⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us🗣 For weekly event and ways to get plugged in, visit https://gracepointe.net/calendar🙌 To become a sustaining member of the GracePointe community, visit https://gracepointe.net/giveLike us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/gracepointetnFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/gracepointetn

Epiphany : Feeding the 5,000

GracePointe Church — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:30:00 GMT

So far in our Epiphany series we have explored the two core stories of this season, the Adoration of the Magi and the Baptism of Jesus. This week we begin to explore other stories that reveal something about who Jesus is and what his movement is about. Many, if not most, of us are familiar with the story of Jesus's miraculous "Feeding of the 5,000," but what if there's more going on with this story than what we see on the surface? What if the real miracle is not just about a supernatural multiplication of loaves and fishes, but about the transformation of the human heart? Josh will invite us to consider all that and more in this week's sermon.

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Epiphany : The Baptism of Jesus

GracePointe Church — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:51:54 GMT

We continue our journey through Epiphany by looking at the story of Jesus's baptism. This is the first public event of Jesus's life (that we know about), and it is packed full of Epiphany-rich meaning. In this message Josh Scott talks about forming identity, and the ways life inevitably tries to make us doubt who we really are.

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Epiphany : The Visit of the Magi

GracePointe Church — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:11:04 GMT

This week we continued our new series about Epiphany, the Christian season that focuses on the light of Jesus being revealed to the world. In this sermon Lead Pastor Josh Scott explores one of the core Epiphany stories: the Visit of the Magi.

Epiphany : God is a Verb

GracePointe Church — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:29:14 GMT

This week, as we begin a new year, we are also beginning a new message series. On the Christian calendar, the year begins with Advent and Christmas. Next comes Epiphany, a season that focuses on Jesus being made known to the world. In this series we’ll explore the stories associated with this season, and also other stories of “Epiphany moments” in the Bible. This week Josh introduces the idea of Epiphany and invites us to see God as a verb, not just a noun.

Advent : O Little Town of Bethlehem

GracePointe Church — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:37:00 GMT

For the final week of Advent we turn our focus to the hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem. While we know that Jesus's birth is set in this small but significant town in Matthew and Luke, why might that be the case? Why do the Gospel writers want his birth to happen in Bethlehem rather than a town like Nazareth? In this sermon Josh explores the meaning of Bethlehem back then, and asks what significance it might have for us today.

Advent : Joy to the World

GracePointe Church — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:32:55 GMT

“Joy to the World” is one of the most familiar songs of the season, but its origins—and its message—might surprise you. This week Josh takes a fresh look at what it means for God to "set the world right," and how that hope meets us in unexpected places, through unlikely people. From ancient texts about startled shepherds to our own lives today, this teaching explores a vision of judgment, justice, and joy that stretches wider than we often imagine.

Hell Bent with Brian Recker

GracePointe Church — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:38:33 GMT

This week Brian Recker joined us to talk about his new book, Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love.

Advent : O Come, O Come Emmanuel

GracePointe Church — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:04:41 GMT

During Advent we’re exploring the deeper stories behind familiar carols, beginning with O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—a song not of celebration, but of longing. This ancient hymn arises from the experience of exile, when hope felt distant and God seemed far from away. In this message Josh traces that longing through Israel’s history and into Matthew’s telling of Jesus’s birth, where Emmanuel—“God with us”—becomes a bold reimagining of divine presence under empire. Along the way, we’ll see how early Christians reread their scriptures to make sense of their experience of Jesus. And ultimately, we’ll discover that this carol invites us to name our own exiles and dare to hope in a God who can be found right in the middle of them.

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Liturgies for Resisting Empire

GracePointe Church — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:51:57 GMT

This week we welcomed theologian and GP member Kat Armas to share about her brilliant new book, Liturgies for Resisting Empire. After the sermon Kat is joined by GP Lead Pastor Josh Scott for a conversation about our response to empire.

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Cultivate : Gratitude

GracePointe Church — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:10:35 GMT

This week, Lead Pastor Josh Scott wrapped up our Cultivate series by exploring what it means to experience and express gratitude—not as a forced feeling, but as a gentle, daily practice that helps us notice the gifts around us, even in ordinary moments.

Cultivate : Compassion

GracePointe Church — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:50:43 GMT

This week Lead Pastor Josh Scott invites us to explore what it means to cultivate compassion—not just as a feeling, but as an active practice that transforms our relationships, our communities, and ourselves. Drawing from the teaching of Jesus and the wisdom found in our everyday lives, we seek to move beyond judgment and fear and into empathy, kindness, and courageous love.

Discovering Your Internal Universe

GracePointe Church — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:15:26 GMT

This week we welcomed Cody Deese, the pastor of Vinings Lake Church in Atlanta, and author of the incredible new book, "Discovering Your Internal Universe: The Unexpected Good News About Anxiety, Panic, and Fear." In this helpful message, Cody invites us to see anxiety, not as an enemy trying to destroy us, but as an ally trying to help us.

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Cultivate : Patience

GracePointe Church — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:28:27 GMT

We live in a world that runs on urgency—faster, better, now. But what if the pace we’re chasing is actually pulling us away from what matters most? In this week’s installment of our Cultivate series, Lead Pastor Josh Scott explores the idea of patience, not as passivity, but as a powerful, intentional choice.

Whether you're in a season of uncertainty, navigating change, or just feeling stretched thin, this message will invite you to see patience as a practice that grounds, heals, and reshapes how we move through the world.

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Cultivate : Mystery

GracePointe Church — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:08:13 GMT

Last Sunday GracePointe's Founding Pastor Stan Mitchell continued our Cultivate series by exploring mystery as a central component of a healthy, transformative spirituality.

Cultivate : Community

GracePointe Church — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:13:06 GMT

As we continue our Cultivate series—a journey into forming a healthy, transformative spirituality—this week we turn our attention to a theme that touches all of us: Community.

Many of us know firsthand the pain of unhealthy community—relationships marked by disconnection, mistrust, or exclusion. But what does a truly healthy, life-giving community look like? And how do we begin to cultivate that kind of space together?

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Cultivate : Love

GracePointe Church — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:28:19 GMT

Our "Cultivate" series continues this week! Last week we began by talking about "awareness" as an indispensable key to nurturing a healthy, transformative spirituality. This Sunday we explored the contrast between a spirituality marked by manipulation and control and a spirituality grounded in love.

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Cultivate: Preparing the Soil

GracePointe Church — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:09:18 GMT

This Sunday we began a brand new series called "Cultivate: Making Space for Spirit." Throughout this series we will explore what a healthy, transformative spirituality looks like. To kick things off this week Josh talked about "Preparing the Soil" for the journey toward a flourishing spirituality.

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Cultivate: Preparing the Soil

GracePointe Church — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:04:22 GMT

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Inherent Union with God - Stan Mitchell

GracePointe Church — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:44:44 GMT

This week Founding Pastor/Pastor Emeritus Stan Mitchell talked about what is, arguably, the single most important shift in Christian thinking in the past two+ centuries: the move away from Inherent Separation (meaning the idea that we are born separated from God) as our starting point, and the shift toward Inherent Union (meaning that we are born connected in and to God). You don't want to miss this one!

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GracePointe 201: Church

GracePointe Church — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:33:16 GMT

This week Josh wrapped up our "GracePointe 201" series by talking about what it means to be Church. In this talk we explore a text, a context, and ask what they might mean for how we think about our collective work of being Church today. Where we start and where we end might surprise you!

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GracePointe 201: Jesus

GracePointe Church — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:00:39 GMT

This week in GracePointe 201 we’re exploring the Jesus of history and the Christ of faith—a framework that helps us hold both the grounded, historical reality of Jesus as a person of the past, and the living, abiding experience of Jesus for so many today. For many Christians Jesus is the great exception--somehow able to be like us but infinitely better than us. This Jesus is to be worshipped, but we all know deep down he can not be truly imitated or followed. What if there is another way to see Jesus, not as the exception, but as the rule? What if Jesus represents our potential, an invitation to become everything we can become?

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GracePointe 201: God

GracePointe Church — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:54:10 GMT

This week at GracePointe we continued our GracePointe 201 series by talking about God. One of our convictions at GracePointe is that "God is a Mystery to be explored, not a doctrine to be espoused." What does that mean, practically? Join us at we explore that question and more!
Listen to “GracePointe 101”.

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GracePointe 201: The Bible

GracePointe Church — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:48:14 GMT

Several years ago our Founding Pastor, Stan Mitchell, led us through a conversation called “GracePointe 101” that explored our growing understanding of the Bible, God, Jesus, and Church. Beginning this weekend we will build on that work and continue the conversation. because our understanding of the faith journey is that it is always unfinished, unfolding, and in-progress.
This week we began with the Bible. What is the Bible? Does it still matter for us today? How can we approach it with both reverence and reason? Listen in as Josh leads us in that conversation!

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The Afterlife - Stan Mitchell

GracePointe Church — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:59:37 GMT

The weekend Founding Pastor Stan Mitchell lead us to think about how we might begin to dream about and reimagine an important facet of Christian spirituality—the afterlife—through the lens of Progressive Christianity.

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Grab Bag: Question + Response

GracePointe Church — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:30:18 GMT

This week Josh wrapped up our summer "Grab Bag" series with a time of question and response with our community. We had questions from our in person and online communities and they did not disappoint!

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Grab Bag: Kat Armas

GracePointe Church — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:53:48 GMT

This week Kat Armas shares a message about a gospel that blurs the lines empire tries to draw, focusing on the Song of Songs.

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Grab Bag: The Beatitudes

GracePointe Church — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:11:32 GMT

Our next installment of our summer series, “Grab Bag,” draws our attention to a series of “blessings” Jesus pronounces in the Gospel of Matthew. Known as “The Beatitudes,” these blessings are announced to people in unlikely situations - we don’t often feel blessed when mourning, hungry, or persecuted, for example. What is Jesus doing with these blessings? What do they teach us about Jesus’s vision for the world? Josh explores this and more in this week's message!

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Grab Bag: Salvation (Part Two)

GracePointe Church — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:08:09 GMT

Founding Pastor Stan Mitchell leads us into a larger conversation about salvation from a Progressive Christian lens.

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Pride Sunday

GracePointe Church — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:55:12 GMT

It's time for PRIDE! Each year during Nashville Pride we take some time to reflect on the importance of Pride - what is means and why it matters for a church to celebrate it together. This year we were so fortunate to hear from a panel of our own GPers about what Pride means to them and their journey. This is a powerful conversation that you won't want to miss!

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Grab Bag: Is Jesus Our Savior?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:37:24 GMT

This week we continued our “Grab Bag” series by turning to an important question: Is Jesus our savior? To uncover that we explored the meaning of salvation in Scripture, and the wider culture of Roman Imperial theology. The teaching concludes with a helpful conversation between Josh Scott and Stan Mitchell about the meanings of salvation in Progressive Christianity.

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Grab Bag: The New Testament

GracePointe Church — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:26:03 GMT

Our summer series, called “Grab Bag,” continued last Sunday with a focus on the New Testament/Christian Scriptures. Just like with the Hebrew Bible, we explored, not just the who, when, and why of these texts, but also the practical questions of why they matter and how we can best engage them.

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Grab Bag: The Hebrew Bible

GracePointe Church — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:13:15 GMT

This weekend our “Grab Bag” summer series continued with a focus on the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament. We explored questions about why and when the Bible was written, and why the Hebrew Scriptures are still important for the Christian Tradition.

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BONUS An Evening with Dan McClellan

GracePointe Church — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:36:35 GMT

We had an amazing time hosting Dan McClellan at GracePointe! In this conversation Dan shares what led him to his work as a public scholar, and he answers questions from those in attendance.

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Grab Bag: The Council of Nicaea

GracePointe Church — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:59:14 GMT

This Spring/Summer marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. While many Christians have some sene fo the significance of this first church council, the details can be a bit murky. What happened at Nicaea in the year 325 CE? What didn’t happen? Why does it matter all these years later? Join us as we explore this together!

Grab Bag: Faith and Citizenship

GracePointe Church — Tue, 27 May 2025 19:18:23 GMT

Last Sunday at GracePointe we had an important conversation about the relationship between our faith and our citizenship. Josh was joined by Founding Pastor Stan Mitchell, and our dear friends Doug Pagitt and Rob Ryerse of Vote Common Good for this timely, urgent discussion.

Grab Bag: The Book of Revelation

GracePointe Church — Mon, 19 May 2025 14:22:56 GMT

This week we continued our new summer series, “Grab Bag,” by focusing on the book of Revelation. This book is full of strange symbols and shocking images, but what is the point or meaning of it all? Does it predict the future or is it about something else? Josh talks about all that and more in this week’s message.

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Guest Speaker: Colby Martin

GracePointe Church — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:24:27 GMT

This Sunday we are so excited to welcome our friend Colby Martin back to GracePointe! To learn more about Colby and his work, visit www.colbymartinonline.com.

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Easter

GracePointe Church — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:10:37 GMT

We had such an amazing time celebrating Easter together this weekend! Combined with his crucifixion, Easter is the central event of Jesus’s life in the Gospels. The most important question we can ask about Easter is not what happened, that is beyond our ability to answer. The most important question is what does Easter mean, especially for our lives 2000 years later? Join us as we seek to respond to that question!

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Palm Sunday

GracePointe Church — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:11:06 GMT

This Sunday is the day known as "Palm Sunday" on the Christian calendar. It begins Holy Week, a week of controversy, teaching, and prophetic demonstration that leads to Jesus's death on Friday. What is Palm Sunday about? Why did Jesus choose to enter Jerusalem for that fateful week in this way? Join us as we relive the events of Palm Sunday and explore what they ask of us, today.

Meeting Paul Again: What Do We Do with Paul Today?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:23:25 GMT

Wrapping Up Meeting Paul Again: We’ve spent the last several weeks exploring Paul’s seven authentic letters, and in this sermon we wrap up that journey by asking that question, “What do we do with Paul today?” After taking a brief look at the other six letters attributed to, but not actually written by, Paul, we’ll imagine what his legacy might mean today.

Meeting Paul Again: Romans

GracePointe Church — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:57:29 GMT

Over the past several weeks we’ve examined six of Paul’s authentic letters in our “Meeting Paul Again” series. This week we come to the seventh and final letter: Romans. This oft quoted letter has been instrumental in shaping so much of Christian theology, and it’s important to take it seriously. At the same time, we must ask questions about the readings and interpretations we’ve inherited. What does Romans tell us about the historical Paul and the early Jesus movement?

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Meeting Paul Again: Philippians

GracePointe Church — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:53:58 GMT

This Sunday we continued our “Meeting Paul Again” series, this time in the letter known as Philippians. This letter contains some of Paul’s “Greatest Hits,” passages that have permeated Christian—and even cultural in some cases—consciousness. What do these passages mean in the context of Paul’s work and the rest of the letter? Join us as we explore “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength,” and so much more!

Meeting Paul Again: 2 Corinthians

GracePointe Church — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:27:10 GMT

Our “Meeting Paul Again” series is exploring the story and teachings of the historical Paul, in his own words. This week we continued the journey through his authentic letters by turning our focus to 2 Corinthians. This letter is likely a combination of three or four smaller letters and gives us a further glimpse into the conflict between Paul and the Corinthians. Two key areas of focus in this sermon were Paul’s line in chapter five about “walking by faith and not by sight,” a statement that has been used to manipulate and shame people with questions and doubts, and we will explore what Paul means by “New Creation.”

Meeting Paul Again: Philemon

GracePointe Church — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:54:30 GMT

This weekend we jumped back into our “Meeting Paul Again” series by discussing the letter to Philemon. This is the shortest of Paul’s authentic letters, but it gives us a fascinating look at how he understood the practical implications of following Jesus.

Celebrating a Decade of Lessons and Grace (With Stan Mitchell)

GracePointe Church — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT

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Sharpies and Pencils: Taking Inventory | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT

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We Become What We Belove | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:48:00 GMT

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Joy to the World | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 22:00:00 GMT

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Mary / Peace | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 22:00:00 GMT

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Joseph / Hope | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:00:00 GMT

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GracePointe Gives Thanks | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT

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Q+R | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT

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A Liturgy of Lament | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT

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On the Brink: Responding to the 2024 Election | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT

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Skip Collins | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT

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Hell | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT

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Prayer | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT

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Brit Barron & April Ajoy | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 19:00:00 GMT

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Exclusivism | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

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Atonement | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

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Original Sin | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

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Labor Day | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:30:00 GMT

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Hope | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:00:00 GMT

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Joy | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 19:05:31 GMT

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The Journey | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 19:14:18 GMT

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Community | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:24:28 GMT

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Faith | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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Despair | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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Evilness of Flesh | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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God's Wrath | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:19:00 GMT

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God and Country | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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Pride Conversations | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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God Has a Plan | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

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God: The Man Upstairs | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

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Reconstructing, Reimagining, Replanting | Unlearning Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This weekend we are ONLINE ONLY and we are starting a new series! So many of us have been on a journey of unlearning, of letting go and leaving behind interpretations and understandings that no longer work for us. The process is not just one of letting go and leaving behind, however. We are also embracing new values and understandings. In this new summer series, “UnLearning,” we will explore many of the doctrines and beliefs we have jettisoned, and ask “what next?” This Sunday Josh will begin with an introduction that will set the direction for the series, so you don’t want to miss it! Join us at 10:30am CT, on YouTube ONLY, this Sunday (6/2) for UnLearning, part one! ⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us 🗣 For weekly event and ways to get plugged in, visit https://gracepointe.net/calendar 🙌 To become a sustaining member of the GracePointe community, visit https://gracepointe.net/give Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/gracepointetn Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/gracepointetn Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gracepointetn

The Spirit of Pentecost | Pentecost Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 19 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This Sunday Josh will begin a two-week mini-series around the season of Pentecost. To start things off we’ll look at a story found in John 20, in which Jesus breathes the Spirit into his disciples. Well, except for one, Thomas. He missed the moment. What might the story of the disciple we’ve called “Doubting Thomas” for two thousand years teach us about our own experience? It might surprise you! Join us Sunday at 9 and 11am CT as we explore it together. ⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us 🗣 For weekly event and ways to get plugged in, visit https://gracepointe.net/calendar 🙌 To become a sustaining member of the GracePointe community, visit https://gracepointe.net/give Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/gracepointetn Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/gracepointetn Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gracepointetn

Doubting Thomas | Pentecost Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 12 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Josh Scott + Stan Mitchell

GracePointe Church — Sun, 05 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

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Sin and Progressive Christianity | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:20:06 GMT

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Reimagining Tradition | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:30:53 GMT

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Bloom | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:27:11 GMT

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Chapter 16 | The Meaning(s) of Easter in Mark

GracePointe Church — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:27:13 GMT

The version of Easter we find at the end of Mark’s Gospel is very different from the other Gospels. It’s short, includes no appearance of the risen Jesus, and end abruptly. Yet, this is also the first Easter narrative, the one that Matthew, Luke, and John use as a springboard to tell their stories. What does Mark think Easter means? How does this strange story offer hope or speak to us today?

Chapter 11 | Palm Sunday

GracePointe Church — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:26:50 GMT

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Chapter 10 | Jesus and the Rich Man

GracePointe Church — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:38:14 GMT

This week we find ourselves in Mark chapter 10, where we meet a rich person who asks Jesus a big question. “What must I do to inherit eternal life,” he asked. Jesus’s answer might surprise us!

Chapter 9 | The Metamorphosis of Jesus

GracePointe Church — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:32:59 GMT

This week we are back into our series through the Gospel of Mark. In chapter 9 Jesus takes his closest disciples up a mountain and they have an experience that is both strange and transformative. What did the story of Jesus’s transfiguration mean for Mark? What does it mean for us, today?

Chapter 7 | That Time When Jesus Changed His Mind

GracePointe Church — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:41:51 GMT

What do we do when the portrayal of Jesus in Scripture shows us something we don’t like or agree with? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott shares one of his favorite stories in Mark, a time when Jesus refused to help someone and then changed his mind. Josh explains what this story has taught him about the importance of staying open to new perspectives, and he encourages us to follow Jesus’ lead in not holding so tightly to our theology that it ends up harming others.

Episode Recap:

Mark’s gospel reminds us there’s still good news at the end of the world (1:06)
Jesus reminds people that justice is what matters most (3:03)
The Roman Empire was not just a problem for Jewish people (8:13)
What do we do with Jesus’ response to the woman asking for help? (16:57)
In this moment, we see Jesus’ perspective change (24:05)
When our theology bumps up against our experience of people, something has to give (30:54)
Jesus didn’t come to lead a conquest, he came to liberate (32:49)

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Chapter 6 | Together in This

GracePointe Church — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 20:48:53 GMT

Jesus’ vision of the kingdom was less about converting people and more about coming together to make sure everyone has what they need. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines three stories in Mark 6 that demonstrate the power of collaboration and cooperation. He reminds us that hospitality is a core tenet of the kingdom of God and shares some actions we can take this week to help create the world we want to live in.

Episode Recap:

When it feels like the world is falling apart, we need good news (0:10)
Jesus gave people an alternative vision of what the world could be (4:40)
Mark 6 invites us into collaboration and cooperation (7:03)
Jesus’ own hometown wasn’t open to the work he was doing (9:14)
The kingdom requires hospitality (17:19)
Jesus’ movement has always been about caring for and feeding each other (26:14)
The world won’t change unless we make change happen (30:58)
2 opportunities for learning and action (33:22)

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Chapter 5 | What Do We Do About the Empire

GracePointe Church — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:34:57 GMT

Following Jesus is and always was a political act. So what did Jesus have to say about empire, and how can those teachings shape how we live? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott discusses two stories from Mark 5 that show us something important about who Jesus chose to embrace and how we can resist empire. Josh also opens up the floor for a conversation with our online and in-person community so we can all learn from each other.

Episode Recap:

Jesus came to remind people a different kind of world was possible (3:40)
What jumps out to you when you read Mark 5? (6:41)
When someone was unclean, people were taught to keep their distance (13:00)
Mark is making an overt political statement with this story (26:09)
The way to resist empire is by caring for each other (33:44)
Jesus embraced the woman who was unclean (37:30)
Taking Jesus seriously requires us to change how we live (42:48)
It’s easy to judge how people responded to Jesus, but are we any better? (49:08)

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Chapter 4 | The Parable of the Mustard Seed

GracePointe Church — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:16:52 GMT

Why did Jesus choose to compare the kingdom of God to one of the smallest seeds? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott discusses the parable of the mustard seed and what it means for the way we view God’s kingdom. He reminds us that Jesus never wanted to create another empire, but to establish a new way of being in the world. He also talks about the concept of parables and takes time to hear from our community about what this story means to them.

Episode Recap:

If you want to see the kingdom of God, you need to allow for transformation (0:10)
In Mark 4, we see Jesus teach through parables (3:29)
Parables are metaphorical, subversive, and political stories (9:45)
Jesus chose to compare the kingdom to one of the smallest seeds (14:28)
Jesus doesn’t ask us to have certainty, but to have trust (24:05)
The kingdom of God movement is about creating a different kind of world (25:18)
We cannot divorce Jesus from his Jewish identity (30:23)
The kingdom of God is not another empire, it’s something new (36:03)
Planting mustard seeds is about building something that promotes flourishing (41:47)

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Chapter 3 | Adventures in Missing the Point

GracePointe Church — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:00:00 GMT

None of the people who were closest to Jesus really understood who he was or what he was trying to do. And yet, we have the opportunity to join in on the work of bringing about the kingdom of God in our world. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines the times in Mark when people failed to understand what Jesus was doing. He also reminds us that part of following Jesus is about allowing ourselves to constantly be renewed and transformed, staying open to the possibility that we might be wrong and accepting the fact that we’re never done learning.

Episode Recap:

Jesus’ tells us in Mark that the kingdom of God is here and now (0:10)
We’re never done learning or deconstructing (4:46)
Jesus’ own family didn’t understand who he was (8:58)
The disciples tried to follow Jesus, but they often missed the point (15:09)
The empire understood just how big of a threat Jesus was (17:02)
To blaspheme the Holy Spirit is to miss what Jesus was all about (22:30)
Jesus knows the pain we feel when we’re misunderstood (26:42)

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Chapter 2 | The Book of Mark + Sabbath Rest

GracePointe Church — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:27:21 GMT

What might it look like for us to embrace Sabbath as a time for being, instead of doing? Today, Josh RadarLee, co-pastor at FOREFRONT Church, joins us to talk about Jesus’ perspective on Sabbath. He reminds us that Sabbath was put in place to help us flourish, not to hurt us. He also acknowledges some of the reasons why Sabbath can be difficult, and he shares some possible ways we can reimagine this concept today.

Episode Recap:

Today we get to hear from Josh RadarLee of FOREFRONT Church (0:10)

Not everyone was happy about Jesus’ message of radical love (4:57)

The concept of Sabbath is to help us flourish, not to hurt us (8:58)

What might it look like if we took time for being, instead of just doing? (12:35)

Spend your Sabbath doing the thing that brings you joy (20:10)

Sabbath is an experiment and a challenge, but it’s also a gift (23:23)

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Chapter 1 | Good News at the End of the World

GracePointe Church — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:01:45 GMT

The good news Jesus proclaimed is that the kingdom of God is here and now! Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines Jesus’ first sermon in the book of Mark. He talks about what the kingdom of God is (and what it isn’t) and reminds us that Jesus’ vision was all about embracing human flourishing. He also reflects on the way that Martin Luther King Jr. believed in Jesus’ vision of the kingdom and worked to bring it about in his own life.

Episode Recap:

Mark found good news even at the end of the world (0:10)
Jesus’ baptism marked the beginning of his mission (2:44)
In his first sermon, Jesus told us the good news of the kingdom of God (6:56)
The kingdom represents God’s dream for the world (12:27)
The kingdom is now (15:37)
The kingdom is not a place, it’s a way of being (23:24)
Repentance is just about changing the way we see and think (29:10)
The kingdom reminds us that there’s enough of God to go around (32:10)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a vision of the kingdom rooted in justice and nonviolence (37:03)

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Intro | Good News at the End of the World

GracePointe Church — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:50:04 GMT

How do we hold on to hope when it seems like the world is ending? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott kicks off a new series on the gospel of Mark by looking at the historical and political context Mark was writing in. He explains how Mark’s world must have felt like it was ending and draws encouragement from the fact that Mark still began his story with good news. He also examines the concept of a gospel and what it can teach us about how people in Mark’s time thought about Jesus.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re beginning a new series on the gospel of Mark (0:10)
Mark was written in a time when life as people knew it was changing (1:53)
Who was Mark, and what was his gospel? (5:36)
Gospels are not biographies, they’re proclamations about who Jesus was (9:22)
Mark was living in a time of political and religious disaster (15:22)
In the midst of the world ending, Mark begins his story with good news (26:56)
We may think the world is ending, but there’s still work to do (30:44)

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Christmas Eve | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:33:57 GMT

The good news of Christmas is not that we are bad and in need of saving, but rather that each one of us has divinity within us. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks about the things Jesus’ coming revealed to us about who God is and about who we are. He reminds us that being human is a good thing, and that there’s a reason why God chose us to carry out God’s plans in the world.

Episode Recap:

We all need people who remind us that more is possible (0:33)
Jesus’ coming revealed something big about who God is and who we are (6:35)
Jesus reminds us that there is divinity within all of humanity (10:05)
To be human is a good thing (14:18)
God placed all of God’s bets on us (18:40)
The fifth Sunday of Advent reminds us that God is with us (23:37)

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Born in Bethlehem | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:33:57 GMT

The Christmas story serves as a powerful reminder that fear and joy can often coexist. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines Matthew’s story of the Magi who visited Jesus. He talks about the different ways that both fear and joy show up in the story and encourages us to find joy in the hope of what could be, even when we’re acknowledging the pain and injustice around us.

Episode Recap:

The purpose of Advent is to bring the past into the present (2:49)
Who were the Magi, actually? (6:11)
In his story of the Magi, Matthew is drawing from a rich scripture tradition (11:00)
Herod saw Jesus as a direct threat to his power (15:31)
It’s hard to make clear decisions when you’re operating out of fear (19:58)
Christmas reminds us how fear and joy can coexist (27:58)
Joy celebrates what could be while still acknowledging what is (32:25)
The Magi remind us that Jesus has good news for all, not just Christians (38:55)

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The Virgin Will Conceive | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:37:27 GMT

The idea that Jesus had a miraculous conception entered the early Christian Tradition with Matthew’s Gospel. Why did he tell the story that way? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our Advent series by examining the historical and cultural context around Matthew’s version of Jesus’ birth story. He also reminds us that the Christmas story is ultimately a story of peace and encourages us to spend this season acting courageously to bring about the kind of world we long for.

Episode Recap:

Advent is a season of longing and anticipation (0:10)
Matthew was the first to give us a birth story for Jesus (2:38)
Matthew uses midrash to interpret Jesus’ story (8:48)
Matthew invites us to reimagine the way we engage with stories (15:41)
Why was it important that Jesus was born of a virgin? (21:58)
Many of us want a conquering king, but Jesus came for peace (25:46)
Peacemaking is an act of courage and strength (28:47)
Sometimes peacemaking is about reminding each other that we are beloved (33:16)

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A Voice in the Wilderness | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:14:31 GMT

We often talk about Advent as a season where we’re waiting on God to act. But what if God is also waiting on us to take an active role in the work of human flourishing? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott begins our Advent series with a look at the story of John the Baptist, the voice in the wilderness calling people to remember that God was still at work. He also reminds us that even in the darkest days, something new is just around the corner.

Episode Recap:

Advent reminds us that growth and newness are right around the corner (0:10)
The entire Bible is not about Jesus (7:05)
Is it naive to have hope in this world? (11:01)
John the Baptist reminded people that God was not finished with God’s people (17:06)
What if Advent isn’t about us waiting on God, but God waiting on us? (29:27)
Our job is to play an active role in creating justice and peace (31:49)
Christmas is committing here and now to bringing about human flourishing (33:22)

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Colby Martin | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:19:57 GMT

Suffering is a part of being human, but maybe we can find ways to suffer less and hold onto hope in the process. Today, Colby Martin reflects on the three practices that have helped him learn to suffer better and suffer less: The hourglass, the bar, and the seed. He offers words of encouragement for anyone who’s struggling to find hope and reminds us that nothing lasts, not even the worst suffering.

Episode Recap:

Nothing lasts, and suffering is a part of life (0:30)
We can’t avoid suffering, so what do we do instead? (6:32)
When we learn to suffer better, we suffer less (10:08)
The Hourglass: If nothing lasts, then suffering doesn’t last either (12:57)
The Bar: We need less than we think to make us happy (15:35)
Hope is the antithesis to suffering, but you can’t have one without the other (21:07)
The Seed: Death is a part of becoming (27:56)
When we learn to suffer better, we’ll suffer less (31:57)
You are OK, and you’ve always been OK (38:11)

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Question + Response | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity

GracePointe Church — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 17:06:06 GMT

What does it mean to practice progressive Christianity, and how can we thoughtfully engage with the people around us who don’t share our views? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott wraps up our series on progressive Christianity by leading a question and response time with the GracePointe community. Topics covered include deconstruction, what it means to be a Christian, the purpose of prayer, and much more.

Episode Recap:

What does it mean to have a personal relationship with the divine? (4:29)
Does praying for others actually change things? (8:39)
Does calling yourself a Christian make you a Christian? (12:09)
How do we care for ourselves while recovering from spiritual trauma? (15:41)
What do we mean when we talk about God? (17:26)
Where can we start with our deconstruction journeys? (24:41)
When should we move toward people we disagree with, and when should we back away? (27:44)
How do you believe in God when you haven’t seen God answer prayers? (34:41)
How can we distinguish ourselves from harmful Christian beliefs? (37:11)
Why was Jesus’ sexuality never addressed, and does it matter? (41:50)
Where does the afterlife fit into progressive Christianity? (46:43)
How can we respond to accusations of “picking and choosing” our beliefs? (49:37)

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A Strong + Hospitable Faith | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity

GracePointe Church — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:23:53 GMT

Many of us are tempted to either view our faith as the only right answer or to water down our beliefs in deference to others. But it’s possible to have a strong, hospitable faith that acknowledges the beauty of other beliefs without denying our own. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines this idea and encourages us to hold fast to our own identities while also being willing to appreciate and learn from other traditions. He also reminds us that we don’t have to choose between celebrating the good parts of Christianity and acknowledging the harm that has been done in Jesus’ name.

Episode Recap:

Honoring our great cloud of witnesses (1:59)
We have always been and always will be connected to the divine (4:28)
How do we hold onto our identity in a multi-faith world? (6:43)
Our language is not the only language, and that’s beautiful (9:15)
We can celebrate other faiths without watering down our own (12:09)
Our goal should be teach and share and learn from one another (19:40)
The closer we get to each other, the more our differences melt away (23:22)
There are ways to be a Christian without causing harm (26:24)
How can we remain hospitable when conflict arises? (28:42)
There’s still work for some of us to do within Christianity (34:08)
It takes time to move beyond the beliefs we were taught (38:06)

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Taking the Bible Seriously | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity

GracePointe Church — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:20:38 GMT

Every single person who reads the Bible brings their own perspective and interpretation to it. And yet so many people have weaponized this text based on their one specific lens. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott reflects on what it might look like for progressive Christians to take the Bible seriously. He breaks down the three key areas of disagreement between progressive and conservative Christians about the Bible — its origin, its authority, and its interpretation — and encourages us to view the Bible through the lens of human flourishing.

Episode Recap:

Progressive Christianity can take many different forms and flavors (3:35)
So many people have weaponized the Bible in harmful ways (5:57)
Origin: The Bible was written by different authors in different times with different perspectives (11:04)
The books of the Bible are in dialogue with each other (20:00)
Authority: The Bible’s authority comes from the meaning we give it (21:50)
Interpretation: Everyone interprets the Bible (32:32)
How we read the Bible says more about us than about God (34:10)
Answering questions from our community (38:39)

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Just + Generous | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity

GracePointe Church — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:48:40 GMT

What would it look like for us to practice justice that’s restorative, instead of punishing? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott explains why justice and generosity are two of the central focuses of progressive Christianity. He reminds us that God cares more about justice and human flourishing than about what rituals we do or what doctrines we believe. He then opens up the floor for a conversation with our GracePointe community about how we can pursue justice in today’s world.

Episode Recap:

Let’s take a moment to center ourselves (0:10)
There is no one biblical worldview (3:26)
Progressive Christianity seeks to be just and generous (5:35)
God’s justice is about restoration, not retribution (8:42)
Our faith can’t completely be separated from politics (13:11)
God cares more about justice than the rituals we practice (19:02)
To follow Jesus is to work to foster human flourishing (21:44)
The point is not to figure out what we believe (27:05)
Justice and mercy aren’t as far apart as we might think (31:10)
The work of justice is a team sport (35:15)
There’s always a cost to pursuing justice (39:59)

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Radically Inclusive | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity

GracePointe Church — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:07:13 GMT

If we want to practice radical inclusivity, we need to start by facing and accepting ourselves. Today, Mike Maeshiro shares his experience of serving in the church as a gay Christian. He explains how his experience of God forced him to re-evaluate the theology he believed in, and he encourages us to move beyond performative inclusion into radical, authentic inclusivity of all people.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re talking about radical inclusivity (0:10)
In 2023, so many Christians still are not affirming (1:33)
Mike’s own experience as a queer person in the church (4:40)
When our experience of God doesn’t match our theology, then what? (19:56)
The kingdom of God is a mirror (25:51)
We shouldn’t need to be convinced to love and accept people (30:56)
If we want to be radically inclusive, we have to start by facing ourselves (34:24)

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Jesus Centered | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity

GracePointe Church — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:25:26 GMT

What does it mean to be Jesus centered when you separate him from all the harmful things people have said and done in his name? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks about some of the key things he does and does not believe about Jesus, reminding us that believing in a specific doctrine matters far less than believing what Jesus said. He then takes time to answer questions from our community about how our views of Jesus and faith may change throughout our deconstruction journeys. Whoever you are and whatever you believe about Jesus, there’s space for you here!

Episode Recap:

If we’re born united with God, what is the point of Jesus? (0:10)
Jesus is not a means to an end (4:10)
We don’t see Jesus as the only path to the divine (7:05)
You can be Jesus-centered without believing any one specific thing (12:14)
Believing in Jesus matters less than believing Jesus (13:44)
Jesus died because of human wrath, not divine wrath (18:06)
When you strip away the doctrine and dogma, there’s something else there (19:05)
Many of us are doing the best we can with the information we’ve been given (27:59)
Jesus was divine, but so are you (33:10)
It’s OK to take your time with healing (38:27)
Every Christian is picking and choosing what they believe (41:52)
“The same God that held us up in this life will hold us up through this life” (45:44)

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Inherent Union With God | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity

GracePointe Church — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:11:27 GMT

Progressive Christianity starts from the belief that humans are not born disconnected from God, and that nothing can separate us from God. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott begins a new series where we’ll unpack some of the key factors that set progressive Christianity apart from more conservative theologies. He explains where the doctrine of original sin came from and why it falls short, and then spends time talking with our community about what it looks like to approach sin and the Bible from a progressive lens.

Episode Recap:

Many of us know what we don’t believe, but what are the things we do embrace? (0:10)
Progressive Christianity begins with the idea that we’re born united with God (2:48)
The original sin doctrine didn’t exist until 400 years into the Jesus movement (8:38)
Adam and Eve weren’t separated from God, but shame made them think they were (11:52)
Christianity should be an antidote to shame, not the cause of it (20:57)
Sin does not have the power to separate us from God (27:09)
The story of Adam and Eve was a means of making sense of the world (32:50)
The Bible is more concerned with collective sin than individual sin (38:44)
It’s possible to hold onto the good while rejecting the bad (40:58)
What does it look like to approach the Bible from a progressive lens? (45:17)

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Stan Mitchell | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:03:34 GMT

Between the crucifixion and the resurrection, there was a silent Saturday of uncertainty and fear. And many of us experience that same kind of season when we begin to deconstruct our theologies. Today, GracePointe’s founding pastor Stan Mitchell reminds us that it’s OK to miss what we’ve left behind and to still feel the effects of the wounds we’ve received in the past. He also encourages us to not become so callused that we leave acceptance and hope behind, and he reminds us to think about the things we stand for, not just what we’re against.

Episode Recap:

Communities like GracePointe are a powerful space for deconstruction (0:10)
Have we replaced one form of narrowness for another? (4:05)
Between crucifixion and resurrection, there’s a silent Saturday (10:26)
Even after walking on water, Peter had a crisis of faith (19:57)
Jesus met Peter where he was and accepted him there (23:14)
It’s OK to miss part of what you left behind (27:15)
Our wounds will stay with us, but we don’t have to become callused (32:16)
There’s something deeper and richer beneath the things we once believed (40:37)

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20th Anniversary | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:00:44 GMT

The GracePointe of 20 years ago may look radically different than GracePointe today, but this community has always existed to create space for growth and deconstruction. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott and founding pastor Stan Mitchell celebrate GracePointe’s 20th anniversary by reflecting about the past, present, and future of GracePointe. Stan also explains how GracePointe fits into a larger history of progressivism that’s built into the fabric of Christianity.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re celebrating 20 years of GracePointe with founding pastor Stan Mitchell (0:10)
The tradition of Christianity is inherently progressive (6:02)
GracePointe is a space designed for deconstruction (12:22)
GracePointe exists as a fully affirming space for the LGBTQ+ community (16:49)
People need to know that communities like GracePointe are possible (26:21)
If Christianity does not mature, it needs to die (32:02)

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Reimagining the Early Church | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:10:55 GMT

We tend to idealize the early church, but were things actually as good as we might think? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott leads us through Paul’s letters to examine some of the conflicts and complexities that defined the early Jesus movement. He reminds us that mess is a part of being human, but that we can create a space where that mess doesn’t turn into harm.

Episode Recap:

The early church was simply a community of people coming together (1:03)
What was the early church actually like? (5:37)
We tend to idealize the early church, but that may not be the full story (9:10)
The early church was a diverse community (12:41)
The early church was complex and full of disagreements (17:47)
Paul’s letters show us that even the early church was full of challenges (30:11)
The church has always been messy, and that’s how it should be (33:30)
There’s a big difference between mess and harm (38:36)
GracePointe is here to create an alternative to the conservative Christian narrative (39:34)

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Awareness | Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:32:14 GMT

Most of our lives are lived in the ordinary, but how often do we take the time to notice the beautiful moments all around us? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott wraps up our series on spiritual practices for progressive Christians with a conversation about awareness. He explains how the story of Jacob reminds us to pay attention to God’s presence all around us, and he encourages us to practice “here-ness.”

Episode Recap:

Spiritual practices open and enlarge the heart (0:10)
Life happens in the ordinary (3:14)
God meets us in ordinary places (5:00)
God is always present; we just aren’t always aware of it (11:54)
How can we practice here-ness? (13:46)
Take time to mark the moments that matter (19:32)

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Stan Mitchell | Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 17:20:03 GMT

Curiosity can be a powerful spiritual practice, but only when it’s rooted in empathy. Today, GracePointe’s founding pastor Stan Mitchell explains how empathic curiosity can help us deepen our connection with other humans and have more grace for ourselves and others. He describes Jesus’ radical empathy for Judas and for the people who crucified him, and he reminds us that loving others is ultimately about seeking to understand them.

Episode Recap:

Curiosity is a powerful spiritual practice (2:51)
Curiosity reminds us that there’s always more to learn and discover (9:27)
Empathic curiosity is a desire to understand the feelings of others (13:21)
Love seeks to understand before seeking to be understood (20:08)
Even during his crucifixion, Jesus had empathy (27:42)
Empathic curiosity understands that each of us contains potential for good or evil (34:20)
Empathic curiosity makes us better people (46:35)

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Church | Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 18:31:56 GMT

Is church a place we go to please God, or can it be something more? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott reflects on the complicated role church has played in many of our lives. He then shares a few roles church may still be able to play in our lives today: connecting us with community, inspiring us to imagine a different future, and allowing us to connect more fully with the divine. Whatever your relationship with church might be, there’s space for you here!

Episode Recap:

When you hear the word “church,” what comes to mind? (1:29)
Too many people relate to church from a position of fear (6:44)
What can church offer us in 2023? (13:35)
Maybe church is less for God and more for us (18:30)
Church is about interdependence and community (25:05)
Church is a place of resistance and imagination (30:55)
Church can be a place of sacrament and memory (38:45)

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Prayer | Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:04:48 GMT

Prayer can still have a place in your spiritual practice, no matter what you believe about God and God’s role in the world. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines some of the harmful ways people tend to talk about prayer. He then reflects on some of the positive ways prayer or meditation can help us slow down, process our feelings, and show up in the world empowered to bring about change.

Episode Recap:

Spiritual practices are an invitation to transformation (0:10)
Are we actually supposed to pray without ceasing? (1:04)
The way we talk about prayer can be harmful (6:10)
Are we trying to get closer to God, or are we trying to manipulate God? (12:05)
Prayer isn’t just one thing (15:38)
Before it’s words or requests, prayer is first a posture (16:19)
Prayer helps us recognize and name our feelings (20:28)
Prayer is an act of showing up for other people (22:34)
Prayer is a way of being heard and hearing (24:15)
Prayer is about aligning ourselves with change (29:05)

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Ritual | Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:45:01 GMT

Ritual has too often been used to control and exclude others, but does it still have value for progressive Christians? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our series on spiritual practices by examining the ways ritual can connect us to ourselves, to our neighbors, and to the divine. He encourages us to reject any rituals or systems that have told us we don’t belong and instead seek out practices that empower us and make us better.

Episode Recap:

Can ritual still be a meaningful practice for progressive Christians? (0:10)
Humans are a ritualistic species (1:49)
Belonging is not in question, you already belong (4:24)
Ritual is not focused on magic, but on meaning (9:02)
Ritual is about remembering and recommitting (14:48)
Ritual is about the ordinary, not the extraordinary (15:40)
Rituals should empower us to become better human beings (24:45)

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Josh Scott + Tiffany Dowdy | Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:21:48 GMT

Whether you’re parenting a young person or trying to figure out your own faith journey, sometimes it’s helpful to get back to the basics. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott and Children and Youth Director Tiffany Dowdy talk about some spiritual practices for beginners. They also discuss the challenge of parenting when you’re on your own deconstruction journey, and they remind us that every spiritual practice should bring us back to the truth that we are loved.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re going to talk through some spiritual practices for beginners (1:52)
There’s no checklist for what you need to know and when (6:15)
Parenting is hard, and there’s grace for you (10:08)
It’s OK if you’re grieving in your deconstruction (12:32)
Many of the faiths we grow up in were based on fear and shame (14:30)
The most important thing our kids can know is that they belong (19:01)
God is not asking us to perform our faith (22:06)
Curiosity can be a spiritual practice (28:03)
Christianity is a pool; God is the ocean (31:48)
Breath prayers can be a powerful practice for any of us (35:02)
Whether you believe in God or not, you can find practices that work for you (38:19)
We are loved (41:49)

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Can the Bible be a Spiritual Practice for Progressive Christians? | Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:54:30 GMT

Many of us have been harmed by the ways people use the Bible, but it’s possible that the Bible still has something to offer you. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks with Zack Hunt about some ways we can approach the Bible as progressive Christians. They talk about what it really means for scripture to be “God breathed” and remind us that it’s OK if revisiting the Bible is too painful for us.

Episode Recap:

The Bible may still have something to offer you (0:57)
It’s ok to admit when the Bible is wrong (3:02)
How we understand the Bible is the biggest issue dividing Christians (12:27)
The Bible isn’t saying any one thing, it’s an anthology of stories (18:57)
We don’t have to be afraid of contradictions (25:15)
The Bible shows how our understanding of God changes over time (34:03)
Love is the foundation for making meaning of the Bible (37:24)
If the Bible doesn’t help you seek human flourishing, it’s OK to walk away from it (42:30)

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Rest as Spiritual Practice | Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:12:38 GMT

Just as our physical bodies need rest, our souls need rest in order to connect with humanity, with the divine, and with the world around us. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines the role rest plays in the creation story and talks through some of the ways rest can restore us so we can better show up in the world for ourselves and the people around us.

Episode Recap:

Our souls need rest just like our bodies do (1:11)
The Bible begins with rhythm, then rest (5:41)
Scripture repeatedly tells us that everyone deserves rest (9:17)
Rest is a reminder of our humanity (13:03)
Rest is about self-care, and self-care is vital (16:47)
Rest is about learning to recognize the holiness in everything (21:00)

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Intro | Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:52:39 GMT

Our experiences are not something to invalidate or ignore, they’re a gift that shapes how we view the world. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott begins a new series on spiritual practices for progressive Christians. He reminds us that the Bible is full of people who changed their minds based on experiences, even if that experience contradicted the things they’d previously been told. He also explains how spiritual practices can help us keep our hearts open and soft by inviting us to pay attention to the divine.

Episode Recap:

All of life has rhythm to it (0:56)
Spiritual practice is about opening and softening the heart (5:34)
We tend to ask too much of the Bible (8:17)
You can trust your experience (13:14)
The Bible is full of people who changed their minds based on experience (22:05)
If your faith is making you worse, maybe you should let go of it (28:14)
Experience is an invitation to pay attention (35:04)
Most of our lives are spent in ordinary time, and the divine can still show up there (41:10)

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Stories in Another Voice | Hunter Wade

GracePointe Church — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:26:21 GMT

Something miraculous can happen when we hear a familiar story told from a new perspective. Today, Hunter Wade explains why it’s so important for us to listen to new voices and perspectives that differ from our own. She examines a passage in the Bible where Jesus was faced with a new point of view and chose to respond, and she reminds us that there’s power in both telling our own stories and in listening to the stories of others.

Episode Recap:

Whatever you’re feeling today, you have a place here (0:10)
Stories are a powerful source of connection and understanding (3:21)
To gain true understanding, we need to listen to different perspectives (6:41)
Even Jesus changed his mind when faced with a new perspective (11:14)
Jesus chooses to cross barriers in favor of common human (19:59)
Miracles can happen when we listen to new voices (24:56)

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PRIDE 2023 | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:33:21 GMT

Despite what many of us have been told, there’s a version of faith that allows us to be fully human and fully ourselves. Today, Mike Maeshiro talks with us about his experience of growing up as a gay Christian, finding freedom through the process of coming out, and deconstructing many of the things he once believed about God. Mike also challenges us to trust that the love that has transformed us can transform other people, too.

Episode Recap:

To be who we are is to honor the divine within us (0:10)
Mike’s experience of growing up in the church (4:45)
It can be jarring when our experience of God doesn’t match what we’ve been told (8:01)
Finding freedom through coming out (13:21)
There’s a version of Christianity where you can be fully human (15:29)
The Jesus many of us were taught about is not the Jesus of the Bible (21:33)
Love exists and love transforms (24:55)

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Justice, Jubilee & Jesus | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:10:02 GMT

For Jesus and the tradition he was raised in, you cannot serve God without pursuing justice. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines the role justice plays in Exodus, in the messages of the prophets, and in Jesus’ own worldview. He also discusses the way Christianity has changed into something completely different from its roots, and he challenges us to prioritize justice over theology and community over self-interest.

Episode Recap:

In honor of Juneteenth, we’re going to talk about justice in the Christian faith (2:31)
Exodus is the defining narrative of the tradition Jesus was raised in (3:57)
Exodus challenged the idea that God was found among the powerful (5:27)
Judaism isn’t about legalism, it’s about community and justice (10:13)
Jubilee made sure the gap between people didn’t continue to grow (17:47)
The prophets understood that you can’t have worship without justice (21:49)
Jesus followed in the tradition of the prophets (27:35)
How did Christianity become what it is today? (34:35)
Following Jesus means existing for the betterment of the world (39:04)

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Returning to Eden | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:55:11 GMT

If you’re on a journey of deconstructing or seeing your worldview evolve, know that you’re not alone! Today, lead pastor Josh Scott interviews Heather Hamilton about the spiritual awakening that inspired her to deconstruct her fundamentalist evangelical views and begin to see the divine in all people and all of creation. Heather is the author of “Returning to Eden,” and she talks with Josh about how we can engage with Scripture when we don’t believe it’s infallible, the value of seeing Christianity as just one language communicating universal truths, and more.

Episode Recap:

On July 9 we’ll begin a new series and celebrate baptisms (0:10)
You’re not alone in your doubts or deconstruction (4:30)
Heather’s story of realizing her worldview needed to change (8:43)
Christ is in all of us and in all of creation (17:26)
Like the prodigal son, we often have to take the full journey to transform (22:23)
God doesn’t change throughout the Bible; the human understanding of God does (27:45)
How can we engage with the Bible when we don’t take it literally? (36:07)
Christianity is one language, but it’s not the only language (39:04)

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Tiffany Dowdy | Pentecost Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 23:08:05 GMT

If you want to understand what it’s like to experience the world with imagination and wonder, look at how kids interact with the world. Today, Children and Youth Director Tiffany Dowdy discusses the holy imagination that can inspire us to envision a better world and move us into action. They remind us that we’re each on our own spiritual journey with the freedom to roam and explore, and encourage us to focus less on the pressure of saving people and more on the calling of loving those around us.

Episode Recap:

The first Sunday of June is Affirming Sunday (0:28)
You are loved and you belong (3:06)
Wonder and imagination (5:00)
Spirituality is not a path we have to follow, it’s a world to explore (7:20)
Kids can teach us so much about imagination and wonder (10:46)
It’s not our job to save people’s souls, it’s our job to love (17:05)
Holy imagination will eventually move us to action (20:20)

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Gentile Pentecost | Pentecost Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:44:51 GMT

The Holy Spirit is not something we can control or fit inside neat boundaries. Instead, the spirit calls us to move beyond fear and exclusion and commit to continually reimagining our faith. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines the “Gentile Pentecost” story in Acts 10. He draws parallels between this story and other moments in scripture where we see people’s views of God challenged, and he reminds us that our job is not to get in the way of other people’s belonging.

Episode Recap:

Pentecost shows us that the spirit can’t be contained or controlled (0:10)
In Acts 10 we see how the Holy Spirit came to the Gentiles (1:47)
Peter’s story mirrors the story of Jonah (6:57)
The presence of the spirit in Cornelius challenged Peter’s view of God (9:49)
Acts shows us we’re not meant to stand in the way of anyone’s belonging (13:36)
The spirit calls us beyond fear and into curiosity (21:40)
The spirit calls us beyond exclusionary boundaries and into radically inclusive hospitality (22:22)
The spirit calls us to continually reimagine and repent (24:24)

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Kat Armas | Pentecost Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:50:10 GMT

In the story of Pentecost, we see how the spirit of wisdom stands in direct opposition to the empires that try to control us. Today, Kat Armas shares how Acts 2 changed her view of the Holy Spirit. She invites us to reexamine the way we think about wisdom, and to oppose the efforts of empire to force assimilation by stamping out wisdom.

Episode Recap:

Empire does not always get the last say (0:10)
Prophecies were wake up calls, reminding people of God’s justice (5:27)
The Bible primarily portrays wisdom and the Holy Spirit as a woman (6:54)
Wisdom is a threat to empire (14:29)
It’s time to decolonize our view of wisdom (21:27)
The Spirit of the Divine does not ask us to assimilate (23:55)

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Breath | Pentecost Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 19 May 2023 20:26:58 GMT

The story of Pentecost reminds us that we’re all invited to participate in the movement Jesus started. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott begins a new series about Pentecost by reflecting on the type of movement Jesus wanted to create. He talks about the way peace and nonviolence play an integral role in Jesus’ story, and he reminds us that transformation takes time, both in the world and in our own lives.

Episode Recap:

Pentecost was a feast celebrating liberation (1:05)
Even though they betrayed him, Jesus’ first message to the disciples was peace (5:35)
Jesus wanted to mobilize a movement, not start a monopoly (14:09)
From the start, Jesus made clear that he was focused on peace (20:20)
Transformation takes time, and we’re invited to participate (24:33)
You are not separated from God (28:45)
Take a deep breath (34:13)

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HOME | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Tue, 16 May 2023 18:46:26 GMT

Today, we’re celebrating our first service in GracePointe’s new space, reflecting on how we got here, and looking ahead to what comes next! Lead pastor Josh Scott shares why he’s so excited for this new chapter in GracePointe’s story, and he reminds each of us that we belong.

Episode Recap:

It’s time for change, and change is possible (0:10)
How we got here (2:12)
Thank you to everyone who’s made this move possible (17:56)
Thank you for making GracePointe a safe space (25:36)
The point is not the destination, it’s the journey (26:38)
We’re a community, not a corporation (32:14)
You are what makes GracePointe a home (38:06)

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Jesus Q+R | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 08 May 2023 14:25:28 GMT

What can the life and death of Jesus tell us about who God is and who we are? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott wraps up our “Meeting Jesus Again” series with a question and response time. He responds to questions about Jesus' death, the contradictions we see in scripture, Jesus’ identity, doctrines around the trinity and atonement, and more.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re taking time to respond to your questions about Jesus (0:10)
What did Jesus say about the Bible? (1:03)
What happened when Jesus died? (3:52)
What does the doctrine of the trinity tell us about Jesus? (9:50)
What do we do with the Revelation Jesus (11:45)
Why did Jesus tell his disciples to get swords in Luke? (16:41)
How important is Jesus’ identity as a dark-skinned, Middle Eastern, Jewish man? (20:05)
What can we learn from Jesus’ relationship with God? (23:48)
Where did atonement theory come from? (26:20)

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Jesus Today & Tomorrow | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:09:02 GMT

Are we being transformed by the message of Jesus, or are we transforming Jesus to fit our agendas? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines some of the images of Jesus we see in the 21st century and compares them to the Jesus we see represented in scripture. He also reminds us that faith is meant to grow, change, and evolve, so our creeds and doctrines matter less than the people we’re becoming.

Episode Recap:

Would the historical Jesus recognize the person we talk about today? (1:09)
We’ve transformed Jesus into something completely different (3:08)
The creeds show how we’ve transformed Jesus to fit our theology (11:14)
Faith is an organic thing that grows and changes (15:41)
Something changes when we understand Jesus by looking backwards (20:39)
Who do we say Jesus is? (27:28)
You don’t have to believe one specific thing about Jesus to be a Christian (34:54)

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The Ascension of Jesus | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:55:06 GMT

Even if we don’t take the story literally, the Ascension can teach us something important about who Jesus was and what kind of movement he wanted to create. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott reflects on the story of Jesus’ ascension and the dramatic, political statement it would have made in ancient Rome. He also reminds us that we’re invited to join Jesus in his work of pursuing human flourishing.

Episode Recap:

The Ascension is only recorded in two places, but each account is different (2:45)
What can the story of the Ascension tell us about who Jesus was? (9:05)
In Jesus’ time, the idea of a human becoming divine was a political statement (17:39)
Luke was likely referencing the story of Elijah (23:31)
Jesus was inviting people to join a movement (28:38)
Jesus believed we could do even greater things than he did (39:58)

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Easter | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:45:01 GMT

What does Easter tell us about who God is and why Jesus matters? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott unpacks some of the key lessons we can learn from the Easter story. He reminds us that God has always taken the side of the oppressed, and he encourages us to continue Jesus’ work in our world today.

Episode Recap:

Each gospel tells the Easter story differently (0:10)
Easter is a subjective experience (6:35)
Easter is a political event (10:49)
God has always taken the side of the victims and the oppressed (14:57)
Jesus isn’t just a figure from our past, he’s a part of the present (19:18)
What began with Jesus continues with us (20:57)
“The worst thing is never the last thing” (27:02)

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The Meaning of the Cross | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:09:09 GMT

Why did Jesus die, and what does it mean for us today? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines how Christians have interpreted the question of the cross throughout history. He explains how Jesus’ death was a response to a movement that threatened the Roman empire, and he encourages us to ask the question, “Where do we find God?”

Episode Recap:

As we head into Holy Week, today we’ll talk about the meaning of the crucifixion (0:10)
Basically all Christians agree that Jesus died, but why? (2:13)
How we understand the cross shapes how we view everything else (7:50)
Crucifixion was the way Rome dealt with resistance (9:38)
The gospels are not historical biographies of Jesus (13:08)
The Jesus movement was changing human hearts, and that was threatening (18:35)
Atonement theory is people’s answer to what Jesus’ death meant (22:01)
The cross is not about Jesus dying in our place or for our sins (28:54)
The cross is about exposing and defeating powers and demonstrating God’s love (30:32)
Where do we find God? (33:59)

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Jesus’ Healings and Exorcisms | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:12:44 GMT

What do we make of the stories of healings and exorcisms in the Bible? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott looks at some of the different stories of Jesus healing, raising the dead, and performing exorcisms. He explains how looking at these stories within a first century context can help us understand the larger messages about empire. He also encourages us to remember that we have an important role to play in changing the oppressive systems around us.

Episode Recap:

People listened to Jesus largely because they knew him as a healer (0:10)
The more important question is not if these stories happened, but what they mean (1:59)
Jesus’ healings may represent the healing of social wounds (6:24)
Exorcisms in the Bible challenge our 21st century view of the demonic (10:34)
Exorcisms stories paint empire as the problem (20:21)
The Jesus movement was a well-organized alternative to empire (24:42)
Changing oppressive systems starts with us (32:36)

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Teaching About the Kingdom | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:27:35 GMT

Sometimes Christians focus so much on Jesus’ birth and death that they overlook the powerful message of his life. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines the different ways Jesus taught about the kingdom, from parables to aphorisms to memorable demonstrations. He also explores the question of how we can best respond to the teachings of Jesus.

Episode Recap:

Jesus showed what the kingdom of God was like through meals (1:17)
Many Christians focus on the birth and death of Jesus, but not Jesus’ life (2:40)
Jesus taught in parables, and others used parables to describe him (6:25)
When Jesus spoke in parables, he was encouraging people to really listen (12:56)
God is not represented in the powerful characters, but in the powerless (16:05)
Jesus used aphorisms to challenge the way people saw the world (17:16)
Jesus taught through demonstrations (22:36)
Jesus’ teachings were were creative, cryptic, subversive, and counterintuitive (25:30)
How do we respond to the challenging teachings of Jesus? (28:54)

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Liz Dyer | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:04:27 GMT

We don’t have to choose between our faith and fully affirming the LGBTQ+ community. Today, Liz Dyer shares her journey to embracing an affirming theology, from studying scripture to talking with other Christians. Liz is the founder of Mama Bears, an organization dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering parents of LGBTQ kids.

Episode Recap:

“The only thing that matters is living out your faith through love” (0:15)
Small acts of kindness can change lives in the LGBTQ+ community (2:09)
The journey to embracing an affirming theology (6:25)
Jesus said we would know people by their fruits (15:06)
God is only love (19:57)
Non-affirming theology brings separation from God (27:03)

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The Kingdom of God | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:27:58 GMT

Everything Jesus did in his ministry came back to the way he viewed the kingdom of God. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks about what Jesus believed about this kingdom, and how Jesus worked to bring it to fruition throughout his life. He also reminds us that we have a role to play in bringing about a different kind of world.

Episode Recap:

Every part of Jesus’ ministry centered around the kingdom of God (0:10)
The good news (gospel) is entirely different from empire (2:36)
Jesus’ vision of the kingdom wasn’t about evacuating this world (9:33)
For Jesus, the kingdom was here and now (13:45)
What was Jesus’ kingdom like? (14:11)
To understand Jesus’s ministry, look at how he approached meals (20:39)
The kingdom of God is a process (28:53)

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What Was Jesus’ Vision of God? | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:28:43 GMT

The way we see God directly impacts the way we show up in the world. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks through some of the things we can glean from Scripture about how Jesus viewed God. He also reflects on the idea that God wants to collaborate with us to bring about justice and human flourishing.

Episode Recap:

How we see God shapes how we show up in the world (1:47)
If our image of God is hostile and vindictive, we’ll likely treat others the same way (6:03)
If our image of God is love, we’ll be love (8:53)
Jesus understood God as an experienced reality (11:18)
Jesus believed that God cares a lot about justice (13:32)
Too often we’ve transformed what Jesus said because we didn’t want to listen (20:21)
Jesus understood God as compassionate (22:30)
Jesus saw God as collaborative (25:20)

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Who Was the Historical Jesus? | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:52:12 GMT

If we want to understand who Jesus was and what he stood for, we need to understand the historical context he lived in. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott shares some of the political and religious contexts that can help us better understand the historical person of Jesus. He also explains how people throughout history have re-examined and re-interpreted their faith within the context of the time they lived in.

Episode Recap:

Who was the historical person of Jesus? (1:10)
We all see Jesus differently (2:49)
The historical context Jesus lived in matters (7:12)
Judaism in Jesus’ lifetime was monotheistic, messianic, and eschatological (12:47)
Jesus lived under the oppression of the Roman Empire (17:45)
Jesus’ movement wasn’t just religious, it was political (23:29)
After Jesus died, his followers had to reexamine their beliefs in a new context (27:48)
Jesus showed us what the divine meant all along (31:40)

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Peeling Back the Layers | Meeting Jesus Again Series

GracePointe Church — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:52:25 GMT

When we start to deconstruct our faith, it’s natural to wonder where Jesus fits within all of it. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott begins a new series where we’ll examine who Jesus is and how we can meet him again. Josh talks through some of the different sources that tell us about Jesus, and he reminds us that examining our own experience of Jesus is an important part of the process.

Episode Recap:

When our faith changes, what do we do with Jesus? (1:53)
How do we “know” about Jesus? (7:37)
Scholars of Jesus agree Jesus existed and was executed by Pilate (10:29)
Non-Christian sources that mention Jesus (12:56)
The Bible is not a biography of Jesus (22:43)
Our own experience of who Jesus is matters (31:43)
The story of Jesus shows us that the divine is within us (37:00)
A lament from “Jesus for the Non-Religious” (40:31)

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Colby Martin | Epiphany Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:21:39 GMT

Judgment is part of how humans have survived for centuries, but it’s also a source of tribalism and disconnection. Today, Colby Martin shares an epiphany that changed the way he views God, and he uses the creation story in Genesis to demonstrate how judging others hurts us and the people around us. Colby is a pastor and author of two books, “UnClobber” and “The Shift.”

Episode Recap:

Humans are by nature mistrustful of people who are different, and we’ve crafted stories to explain it (6:35)
Tribalism is based on judgment (10:39)
In the creation story, God wanted to protect us from knowledge of good and evil (12:58)
It’s not that Adam and Eve became evil, but they started seeing each other as different (17:52)
Judging leads to shame (22:40)
Love does not judge, so maybe God doesn’t judge either (24:43)
Judging is coded into our DNA, but so is the image of God (29:46)
God’s judgment of our identity is that we are beloved (34:18)

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Paula Stone Williams | Epiphany Series

GracePointe Church — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:54:42 GMT

Each of us is called to the hero’s journey, we just have to find the courage to answer the call. Today, Dr. Paula Stone Williams breaks down some of the epiphanies Jesus’ disciples experienced when they were in boats. She explains how these epiphanies mirror her own journey and the hero’s journey we’re all currently on. Paula is an internationally known speaker, a pastor, and author of the book “As A Woman: What I Learned About Power, Sex and the Patriarchy After I Transitioned.”

Episode Recap:

Many of the disciples epiphanies happened in boats (1:12)
Jesus was good but not safe (2:22)
The truth will set you free, but it’ll probably make you miserable first (6:58)
We’re all called to the hero’s journey, we just have to find the courage to answer (14:21)
Our calling will always align with our gifts (21:08)

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Meghan Crozier | Epiphany Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:09:01 GMT

Deconstruction is a journey, and for many of us it’s made up of multiple epiphanies that change the way we see God, ourselves, and others. Today, Meghan Crozier of The Pursuing Life talks about three key epiphanies that helped her learn to more fully love God and love others. She also reminds us of the importance of community, and encourages us to focus on decolonizing our beliefs instead of only deconstructing them.

Episode Recap:

A deconstruction journey is often made up of many moments (0:40)
The thing the evangelical church asks of LGBTQ+ people is not love at all (5:07)
Disabled people are already made in the image of God (7:22)
Patriarchy impacts the way many of us view ourselves (11:35)
Deconstruction happens through community and connection (20:04)
It’s not just about deconstructing, we need to decolonize our beliefs also (22:18)

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Setting Up Stones | Epiphany Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:16:22 GMT

When you experience a significant moment that changes the way you see the world, it’s important to stop and acknowledge it. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott reflects on four epiphanies that have shaped his faith journey at different points throughout his life. He also reminds us that we are all in process, and it’s OK that learning to see differently takes time.

Episode Recap:

“Freedom is a Birthright” (0:10)
As we honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr., look beyond the greatest hits (3:59)
When significant moments happen, take time to acknowledge them (8:50)
Epiphany 1: Faith is way more complicated than we’re told (14:30)
Epiphany 2: The Bible is way more interesting than we might think (23:14)
Epiphany 3: God’s love for us is way more beautiful than we’re told (29:45)
Epiphany 4: Deconstruction is way better than we might dream (38:33)
Your journey will take time, and that’s OK (44:58)

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Epiphany is Everywhere | Epiphany Series

GracePointe Church — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:58:16 GMT

Epiphanies are a fundamental shift in the way we see the world, moments when we learn to see differently. The Bible is full of these moments. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott shares five stories of epiphany that changed the way people saw God, themselves, and God’s role in the world. He explains how these epiphanies impacted the characters in the story and connects the dots to show how they can impact our lives, too.

Episode Recap:

Epiphany happens when we learn to see something different (2:40)
Jacob’s epiphany: God is bigger than I thought, and God goes with me (7:01)
Moses’ epiphany: The ground was always holy, and God is on the side of the powerless (12:16)
Jesus’ epiphany: I know what is mine to do (17:33)
Paul’s epiphany: He was wrong and needed to change (19:57)
Simon Peter’s epiphany: God is for everyone (23:40)

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New Year’s 2023

GracePointe Church — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:55:27 GMT

Do you tend to approach a new year with fear or with excitement? However you’re feeling at the start of 2023, lead pastor Josh Scott has some words of encouragement for you. He reflects on what newness is (and what it isn’t) and reminds us that it’s important to be patient with ourselves as we undergo the process of becoming new.

Episode Recap:

New years can bring excitement but also fear about what the next year may hold (0:10)
Many of us tend to idealize the new (1:32)
New isn’t about avoiding what came before (5:38)
New is a process that requires expansion (11:49)
New is a practice (14:59)
New is just the beginning (19:40)
Becoming requires us to be patient with ourselves (21:19)

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Week Five: Christ | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 16:43:02 GMT

Jesus’ goal was never to be the center of attention, but to invite us to join him in bringing love and justice to the world around us. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott reflects on the power of the Christmas story, and encourages us to focus less on believing the right things about Jesus and more on living like he did.

Episode Recap:

Throughout history, we keep coming back to the idea of Jesus (4:31)
Jesus’ first followers began to reinterpret the Bible through the lens of Jesus (7:18)
God was always with us; Jesus was a touchpoint to understanding this (9:23)
Jesus didn’t want to be the center of attention (16:30)
Christmas is an invitation to continue Jesus’ work in the world (18:28)

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Week Four: Love | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:03:08 GMT

The story of Christmas is a story of God making a home among the marginalized and overlooked. But so often, we’re sold an image of Christmas and of Jesus that doesn’t match this reality. Today, Kat Armas reflects on some of the things we tend to miss when thinking about the Christmas story: Mary’s identity as a marginalized woman, the realities of pregnancy and childbirth, and the truths that Mary boldly proclaimed about God and God’s plans for those living under empire.

Episode Recap:

The end of Advent is the transition from preparation to celebration (1:20)
Advent is a time to struggle with what it means to feel hope, joy, peace, and love (2:41)
Mary has been held up as an unattainable standard (9:12)
The story we’re told of Christ’s birth completely ignores the reality of pregnancy (13:59)
Mary was not quiet and submissive, she boldly declared the truth (21:25)
Through the incarnation, God made a home among the people empire casts aside (26:28)

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Week Three: Joy | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:53:57 GMT

Sometimes we feel like we’re expected to perform joy this time of year. But the kind of joy that really matters is not naive; it’s an act of resistance. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our Advent series by discussing this kind of joy, one that stands in opposition to fear and is ultimately grounded in hope.

Episode Recap:

Joy can feel inappropriate when we think about all the problems in the world (0:10)
Jesus was born into the context of Roman oppression (3:39)
Joy and fear cannot coexist (8:41)
Jesus calls us beyond our fear and into the fullness of humanity (11:46)
Joy is grounded in hope (14:53)
Joy is an act of resistance (19:02)

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Week Two: Peace | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:36:48 GMT

When we talk about peace on earth, what kind of peace are we actually asking for? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our Advent series by unpacking the idea of peace. He explains how Jesus brings a different kind of peace than many people were expecting, and he challenges us to think about the ways we can bring true peace — the kind that requires justice — to the world around us.

Episode Recap:

Many of us don’t know how to tell the story of Jesus without Anti-Semitism (0:10)
Advent is about a new world waiting to be born (5:14)
David was a complicated figure, but Isaiah had hope for a different future (7:25)
People thought Jesus was the new David, but Jesus wasn’t what they expected (16:30)
Jesus is both lion and lamb (20:23)
What kind of peace does the world need? (23:06)
True peace requires justice (24:55)
Sometimes being a peacemaker requires us to create discomfort (27:40)

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Week One: Hope | Advent Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:19:30 GMT

What does it look like to have hope in a world that’s so full of suffering and injustice? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott kicks off our Advent season series with a conversation about hope. He offers some helpful context about what hope looked like for Isaiah and in the time of Jesus, and he asks if maybe Advent is less about us waiting for God to act, and more about God waiting on us.

Episode Recap:

Advent represents the beginning of a new year on the Christian calendar (0:10)
Advent focuses on our unfulfilled longings: hope, joy, peace, and love (1:50)
Jesus was born into the context of oppression (3:55)
Isaiah longed to see a world of justice and flourishing, just like many of us (9:53)
Sometimes the only question in the midst of suffering is “How long?” (13:45)
Hope is the thing that leads us to participate in the change this world needs (18:25)
We are Jesus’ presence in the world (23:12)
It’s OK to borrow hope from others if you don’t have it yourself (28:20)

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Harmony: Silence | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:25:39 GMT

The practice of silence or contemplation doesn’t require us to be passive, but to play an active role in noticing the things others might overlook. Today, author and podcaster Kat Armas wraps up our “Naked Spirituality” series by talking about the concept of silence. Kat explains how silence can be an invitation to reconnect with ourselves, with the earth, and with our community, and she reminds us that we can come to God as we are, without shame.

Episode Recap:

Moment of silence for the Club Q victims (1:09)
Nakedness is about coming to God as we are, without shame (2:01)
Shame crops up when our love and belonging feel threatened (6:34)
What does silence actually look like? (12:33)
Jesus invites us to look closer and notice the overlooked (18:19)
Silence doesn’t have to be passive (21:22)
Contemplation connects us to a community of belonging (29:14)

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Harmony: Yes | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:52:24 GMT

Many of the greatest stories in the Bible start with one person who said, “yes.” Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality Series” by discussing the word “yes.” He looks back at examples throughout scripture of people who said yes to new possibilities, and he reminds us that saying yes also requires us to say no to things that get in the way of whatever new thing we’re stepping into.

Episode Recap:

Harmony is not simplicity 2.0, it’s a new orientation (0:10)
Many of the great stories in the Bible start with someone saying “yes” (5:29)
Yes is ultimately about openness and possibility (10:25)
Yes is about knowing what is ours to do (14:46)
Yes is actually about no (19:45)
What are you being invited to say yes to, and what “no’s” do you need to stand by? (26:40)

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Harmony: Behold | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:00:34 GMT

As we move out of a season of perplexity, we can start to experience harmony, which comes when we let go of our search for certainty. Today, Children and Student Director Tiffany Dowdy continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by reflecting on the word “behold.” Tiffany explains how we can experience harmony by simply existing in the current moment, and they remind us that the goal is not to arrive somewhere, but rather just to remember that we are loved.

Episode Recap:

After the season of perplexity comes harmony (1:20)
Harmony isn’t apathy, it’s mindfulness (5:44)
We’ve been taught to think dualistically, but harmony asks us to simply exist (10:53)
To experience harmony is to practice being in the moment (18:30)
Wherever you are, you are OK (21:11)
The goal isn’t to arrive somewhere or figure out all the answers (28:20)
The gospel is this: You are loved and have always been loved (30:26)

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Perplexity: No + Why | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:23:38 GMT

When you’re in a season of deconstruction or disorientation, it’s natural and important to say “no” and ask “why.” Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by unpacking the role that these two words play during the season of perplexity. He also shares how he sees “no” and “why” reflected in the Psalms, as the writers experienced orientation and disorientation, before then finding a new orientation.

Episode Recap:

Perplexity is a season of deconstruction (0:10)
“No” is about rejecting something that doesn’t work, (4:04)
“Why” is often less about receiving an answer and more about lamenting (5:22)
The Psalms reflect orientation, disorientation, and new orientation (8:23)
“No” helps us set boundaries (13:58)
Embracing “why” is accepting that questions are an important part of faith (18:53)
Disorientation and deconstruction are completely natural (24:35)
There’s no going back, but you can find a new orientation (28:00)

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Perplexity: When | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:11:05 GMT

Just as summer fades into autumn, our spiritual journeys will naturally include a transition from the season of complexity to one of perplexity. And in that season, it’s normal and even healthy to ask the question “When will this be over?” Today, Hunter Wade continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by discussing the idea of “when.” Hunter reflects on her own journey of asking “when” and explains how we can show up for people in our lives who are asking this question.

Episode Recap:

It’s OK if the idea of living life with God makes you uncomfortable (1:16)
In the autumn of spirituality, complexity gives way to perplexity (4:26)
Perplexity happens when our spiritual practices feel like they’ve stopped working (7:08)
The season of perplexity often leads us to ask “when” this will end (14:04)
The psalms of lament remind us it’s OK to be brutally honest with God (18:53)
There’s only one answer to “when,” and it’s “too long” (29:37)
Bearing witness to the “when” is a spiritual practice (35:57)

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Complexity: Please | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:44:46 GMT

What if prayer is less about asking God to intervene on someone’s behalf and more about becoming aware of the ways we can show up to meet people’s needs? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by unpacking some of the ways that the word “please” can shift our awareness, move us to compassion, and inspire us to take action. He explains how “please” reminds us that the world is bigger than just our needs and desires and encourages us to show up for the people around us.

Episode Recap:

In the season of complexity, we realize that life is lived in the gray area (0:10)
Please is about realizing that we’re not the center of the universe (2:09)
If you treat prayer like a wishlist you’ll be discouraged when it doesn’t work (6:46)
When we pray for others, it opens our awareness to the world’s needs (10:33)
Prayer moves us to compassion, and compassion creates complexity (14:54)
The goal of compassion is ultimately action (21:15)
What if “please” wasn’t asking God to intervene, but showing up ourselves? (27:13)

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Complexity: Help | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:41:48 GMT

At some point in our lives, many of us start to believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness or inadequacy. In reality, “help” is an invitation to build relationships and establish a stronger and deeper form of community. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by exploring why “help” is so hard to say but so important to embrace as part of your spiritual journey. He also reminds listeners that no matter who you are, you already belong.

Episode Recap:

If sorry is the hardest word to say, help might be the second hardest (0:10)
At some point many of us start to believe that it’s wrong to ask for help (1:38)
We resist asking for help because we don’t want to show vulnerability (4:29)
We resist asking for help because it makes us feel insufficient (7:33)
We resist asking for help because we want to feel self made (9:05)
When we realize we are both enough and need help, it creates healthy interdependence (11:56)
A community of help is an invitation to participation and collaboration (21:44)
Help creates a sense of belonging (29:11)
You already belong (34:20)

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Complexity: Sorry | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:15:16 GMT

To say we’re sorry can feel incredibly vulnerable, especially when we believe that we’re supposed to be perfect. But “sorry” is ultimately grounded in self-examination, and it has an important role to play as our faith evolves. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott moves us into the second part of our “Naked Spirituality” series, which is focused on complexity. He shares how making peace with the idea of “sorry” can help us come to terms with our own humanity and embrace the fact that we are always in process.

Episode Recap:

Today we’ll transition into talking about the 2nd season of spirituality: complexity (0:10)
“Sorry” is a difficult word for many of us because it makes us feel vulnerable (4:23)
We’re all beautifully, wonderfully human, a mix of soil and divine breath (11:42)
Sorry is grounded in self-examination (13:55)
To be human is to be in process (20:51)
When we accept that we’re in process, it’s easier to admit mistakes (24:00)
Sorry is about processing our failures (31:03)

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Simplicity: O (Worship) | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:02:24 GMT

Many of us grew up with the idea that worship was about getting God’s attention or convincing God to feel or act a certain way. So where does worship fit into our faith as it evolves into a more progressive Christianity? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by exploring some key ideas about what worship is not and sharing his emerging understanding of what worship might actually mean.

Episode Recap:

What does worship mean in a progressive Christian space? (0:10)
Humans have been inclined to worship since the beginning of time (3:50)
Many of us believed worship was about appeasing a temperamental God (7:12)
Worship is not about propping up God’s ego or getting his attention (11:36)
Worship is about our own awareness and response (15:00)
When we worship, we can be transformed by wonder (21:00)
Celebration and lamentation are both important parts of worship (24:53)
The world needs what we have to create (33:19)

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Simplicity: Thanks | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:55:25 GMT

We say “thanks” so many times every day, but how often do we pause to think about what it really means? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” with a conversation about the word “thanks.” He responds to some common misconceptions about what thanks is not, and he invites us to make giving thanks a daily practice, grounded in an understanding of who we are and where our identity lies.

Episode Recap:

Spirituality is about what you do with your pain (0:10)
We’re continuing our Naked Spirituality series by talking about the word “thanks” (2:40)
We say thanks so often that we don’t always realize its power (3:57)
Paul told the church to “rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in every situation” (7:24)
Thanks is not guilt and shame, toxic positivity, or comparison-based (9:09)
Thanks requires us to be aware and in the present (19:07)
Thanks is grounded in contentment (20:39)
Thanks is also about generosity (26:14)
When we understand who God says we are, we can give thanks in all situations (31:02)

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Simplicity: Here | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:27:42 GMT

God is always around us, and when we recognize that presence, we can experience what it truly means to be “here.” Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by talking about the importance of “hereness.” He explains how practicing hereness plays an important role in the simplicity stage of spirituality, and he shares some examples of how nostalgia and escapism can keep us from experiencing the present in its fullest form.

Episode Recap:

When we see spirituality in stages, it helps us embrace past versions of ourselves (0:10)
The season of simplicity is like Spring, full of awakening, excitement, and growth (2:43)
Simplicity is a necessary stage, but the goal is not to stay there (6:25)
“Here” is about awakening to God’s presence, which is always around us (7:44)
It’s not about God showing up, it’s about us realizing what’s already there (11:38)
Nostalgia and escapism keep us from being here in this moment (17:56)
Pausing, grounding, and invocation can help us practice “hereness” (22:56)
We don’t need to get God’s attention, we can instead just be here (29:49)

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Does Prayer Work? | What About Outtakes

GracePointe Church — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:30:17 GMT

Can prayer actually change things, and if not, why do we do it? In this episode, Lead Pastor Josh Scott and Director of Content Derek Webb address this question by comparing their current understanding of God to the often problematic ways people tend to talk about prayer. They also explain how prayer can transform us and inspire us to partner with God to change the world around us. This episode continues our “What About...? Outtakes” series, where we’re responding to some of your important questions about faith.

Episode Recap:

In this series, we’re answering some of your “What about...?” questions (0:29)
What is the purpose of prayer, and does it change things? (1:40)
The way we’ve often talked about prayer is really problematic (2:37)
We can be grateful without assigning everything to God (6:11)
Prayer may not get God to intervene, but it can still transform us (7:29)
God doesn’t control, because love doesn’t control (9:38)
The societal problems we pray about are things we should be working to change (14:09)

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Brian McLaren | Naked Spirituality Series

GracePointe Church — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:27:12 GMT

Just as human development moves in stages, our spiritual life also evolves and changes. Today, Brian McLaren kicks off our new series by explaining the four stages he identified in his book, “Naked Spirituality:” simplicity, complexity, perplexity, and harmony. Brian also reminds us that the ultimate goal of spirituality, no matter what stage we’re in, is to better love God, ourselves, our neighbors, and the world around us.

Episode Recap:

We all want to be transformed people (0:10)
Human spirituality unfolds in stages similar to the stages of human development (1:47)
Stage 1 centers around simplicity and dualism (7:07)
Stage 2 is where we start to experience complexity (10:57)
Stage 3, perplexity, involves self-critique and disillusionment (14:35)
Stage 4 is harmony, which allows us to integrate the lessons of the other stages (20:05)
Each stage has something new to teach us about love (24:21)
As love matures, we learn to sit quietly and enjoy someone’s presence (25:58)

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Reinterpreting Miracles | What About Outtakes

GracePointe Church — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:30:32 GMT

What does it mean for us if the miracles in Scripture really happened? What does it mean if they didn’t? In this conversation, Lead Pastor Josh Scott and Director of Content Derek Webb reflect on these questions, discussing the idea that whether or not miracles literally happened matters less than the truth they reveal about who Jesus was and what he cared most about. This episode continues our “What About...? Outtakes” series, where we’re responding to some of your important questions about faith.

Episode Recap:

We’re answering some of the “What about...?” questions we haven’t covered yet (0:40)
Do you believe in miracles? (1:47)
The things we call miracles were really about Jesus disrupting the social order (4:46)
The Jesus movement was socially radical, but that decreased over time (6:43)
Signs aren’t supposed to be worshiped, they’re supposed to point us to truth (9:00)
It doesn’t really matter whether miracles happened, it matters what they mean (12:39)

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Question & Response | What About 2.0 Series

GracePointe Church — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:05:35 GMT

Wherever you are in your faith journey, it’s natural to have questions. With this “What About...?” series, we’ve been examining what it looks like to think about some of the biggest questions through a progressive lens. Today, to wrap up the series, lead pastor Josh Scott responds to some of your questions about Christian traditions, our role in the world, the Bible, and more.

Episode Recap:

To close out our “What About...?” series, we’re responding to your questions (0:10)
What about the Christian calendar? (3:04)
What about the idea of calling? (7:29)
What is the goal of progressive Christianity? (10:32)
What about hell? (15:31)
What about Biblical translations (How do we know what’s true)? (20:10)
What about devotions (How do we read the Bible?) (24:35)
What about other religions and faith traditions? (26:17)
What about diversity? (31:52)

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What About Tithing? | What About 2.0 Series

GracePointe Church — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:37 GMT

Money can feel awkward to talk about, especially in a church context, because so many people have used it as a tool for creating guilt and shame. But in reality, giving to the church is just about coming together to care for the people in our communities who need our support. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks through some of the history of tithing in the Bible, and he reminds us that no matter how much or how little you give, you always have a place at the table.

Episode Recap:

Many of us feel uncomfortable with tithing because we’ve seen people abuse it (1:44)
The tithing practices in the Hebrew Bible were far more complicated than just 10% (4:34)
Tithing isn’t taught in the New Testament, but caring for the poor is (11:04)
Giving is a way to partner with an organization that has benefited you (17:44)
You should never feel shame about not being able to give (23:42)
Intentional generosity is an important practice, even outside the church (25:39)
There are more people who need what GracePointe is doing (28:01)

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What About the Bible? | What About Outtakes

GracePointe Church — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:30:46 GMT

When you experience a shift in your faith, it’s natural to question whether or not the Bible can still make sense for you. So how can we think about the Bible in a more progressive way without discounting it entirely? Lead Pastor Josh Scott answers this question in the first episode of the “What About...? Outtakes” series, where we’re responding to some of the important questions we haven’t covered in our sermon series.

Episode Recap:

We’re answering some of the “What about...?” questions we haven’t covered yet (0:28)
How can we think about faith in a progressive way without “breaking up with” the Bible? (1:48)
It’s not all or nothing. You can take the Bible with you when your faith progresses (2:44)
Parts of the Bible wrestle with questions and disagree over the answers (4:30)
We get to decide what parts of the Bible we hold onto and which parts we let go of (9:40)
The Bible is a human product, so of course it’s not perfect (11:15)

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What About Baptism? | What About 2.0 Series

GracePointe Church — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:00:24 GMT

Many of us grew up hearing that baptism was something that people do to be saved. But where does the ritual come from, and what can it mean for Progressive Christians today? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott walks us through a re-examination of the roots of baptism. He explains how baptism started as a ritual of purity, repentance, and resistance, and he shares how engaging with this ancient practice can help us feel connected to a larger community of people who follow Jesus.

Episode Recap:

Many of us are taught that baptism is a step in the salvation process (2:35)
Baptism began as a Jewish purity ritual (6:26)
John saw baptism as a symbol of repentance and returning from the wilderness (8:25)
Baptism is a rite of resistance (12:46)
Baptism is a ritual of belonging (17:56)
When we learn new information, it’s ok to interpret the Bible in new ways (21:31)
God is not bound by the limitations we place on baptism or salvation (30:10)
Ritual connects us to a larger community (35:07)

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What About Miracles? | What About 2.0 Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:40 GMT

Whether or not the miracles in the Bible actually happened matters less than the meaning we can engage from those stories. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “What About...?” series with a conversation about miracles. He explains how Jesus’ miracles point to his mission of bringing social healing and inclusion to those who need it most, and he challenges us to take up Jesus’ call and join him in the work of healing our communities.

Episode Recap:

People tend to have one of two opposite views about miracles (0:10)
When you focus on whether miracles happened or not, you miss the meaning (4:10)
The real question is, ‘What do these signs and wonders mean?’ (7:22)
Whether or not Jesus brought physical healing, he brought social healing (10:31)
Jesus invites us to join him in his work of healing (17:40)
Be careful what you celebrate as a miracle, especially if someone else is harmed in the process (23:38)

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What About Creeds? | What About 2.0 Series

GracePointe Church — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:53 GMT

Many churches use creeds to standardize what they believe, but in the process, they ultimately end up excluding those who believe differently. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott explains why he takes issue with creeds, tracing their roots back to the merging of church and state under the Roman Emperor Constantine. He breaks down four reasons why most creeds are problematic and then shares the meaning behind GracePointe’s only creed, “We Belong.”

Episode Recap:

Before the creeds, the Jesus movement was extremely diverse (0:10)
There is no such thing as “Christianity,” there are only Christianites (3:08)
The creeds were an attempt to homogenize and control the Jesus movement (5:20)
Creeds are inherently exclusionary, and Jesus was about inclusion (14:53)
Creeds are expressions of momentary understandings (19:37)
Creeds are about believing in doctrine, not following Jesus (23:02)
Creeds prioritize being right over being transformed (25:45)
Our creed at GracePointe: We belong (27:10)

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What About Church & State? | What About 2.0 Series

GracePointe Church — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:13:33 GMT

The church has become so enmeshed in American life, but it wasn’t always so cozy with the state. Church actually began as a resistance movement. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott explains how our understanding of church and state has evolved since the time of Jesus, and how we lost something important when Christianity became a tool of the empire. He also shares some practical examples of ways we can work to combat theocracy and nationalism, while making the world better by caring for the people in it.

Episode Recap:

There’s tension between feeling grateful to live in America and the reality of how the country treats people (0:40)
Many of us don’t even realize how interconnected church and state have become (5:17)
Jesus was crucified for challenging the empire (10:49)
For 300 years, the church was an alternative to the ways of the empire (13:42)
The church didn’t change the empire; the empire changed the church (19:06)
The challenge is to work toward realizing the idea of America while challenging nationalism and theocracy (24:09)
Withdrawal is not an option (30:20)
Feeding the hungry and healing the sick is an act of resistance (33:42)

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What About Demons? | What About 2.0 Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:03:12 GMT

Whether or not you believe the stories about demons in the Bible literally happened, they can still teach us something important. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines some of the stories about unclean spirits in the book of Mark and explains how those stories reflect the oppression people were experiencing under the Roman Empire. He also challenges us to treat oppression in our world the same way Jesus treated those unclean spirits: calling out the problems we see and fighting to change them rather than blaming the oppressed.

Episode Recap:

The stories about demons in the Bible can teach us something, no matter what you believe about them (0:10)
The stories in Mark were written in a world that was falling apart (4:03)
The writer of Mark calls the spirit “unclean,” not “evil” (9:42)
Don’t get so caught up on whether or not a story’s true and miss the meaning (14:32)
Every element in Mark 5 speaks to the experience of oppression (15:40)
Our job as Christians is to call out and fight oppression in today’s world (24:45)
Jesus looked past the unclean spirits to see the person who needed his help (31:44)

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What About The Satan? | What About 2.0 Series

GracePointe Church — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 01:51:53 GMT

We all have a voice in our head that causes us to question ourselves, our identity, and our purpose. In Scripture, that adversary or accuser is personified in the character of the Satan. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks through the different ways the Satan shows up throughout Scripture. He also encourages us to ask the question, what would change if we truly believed Paul’s statement that God will crush Satan under our feet?

Episode Recap:

When you experience a faith shift, it’s natural to start asking “What about...?” (0:06)
Satan means “adversary” in Hebrew (1:55)
In Job 1, the idea of opposition is embodied in one figure: “the Satan” (4:14)
When Jesus is tempted, the Satan starts by questioning his identity (11:25)
We all have a voice that causes us to question who we are and if we matter (16:58)
In Romans 16, Paul reminds people that the Satan will not win in the end (20:34)
What have you avoided doing because of the voice in your head? (27:56)

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GracePointe PRIDE | Josh Scott & Stan Mitchell

GracePointe Church — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 17:59:53 GMT

Our lead pastor Josh Scott will be joined by founding pastor Stan Mitchell for a conversation about our journey and how we became an LGBTQ+ affirming community.

Juneteenth | Quentin Cox

GracePointe Church — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:57:15 GMT

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate liberation in the past and recommit ourselves to the work of equity and ending white supremacy in the present and future.

One Nation, Under the Gun

GracePointe Church — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:12:14 GMT

This week at GracePointe lead pastor Josh Scott will speak about the gun violence crisis we are facing in the US, by inviting us to think theologically about the challenges that we face.

Now What? | Tiffany Dowdy

GracePointe Church — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:09:10 GMT

What do we do after the dust settles? Do we rebuild? Do we stay still? Do we mourn or celebrate? What if we are asking the wrong question? Join us this Sunday as we imagine and build a new kin-dom.

"God Helps Those Who Help Themselves" | Unhelpful Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 22 May 2022 17:53:40 GMT

The idea that “God helps those who help themselves” is as American as apple pie, but is it true? Is that how it actually works? It turns out this cliche (which isn’t found in the Bible) creates a whole lot of problems and offers no solutions. Join us this Sunday as we look at this “Unhelpful” saying, and explore an alternative.

"Let Go, Let God" | Unhelpful Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 15 May 2022 20:06:33 GMT

“Let go and let God” sounds really spiritual. It takes a lot of faith to just put everything in God’s hands, right? Or does it? Could it be that this cliche actually does the opposite of what its intended to do? Join us this Sunday as we look at this “Unhelpful” saying, and explore an alternative.

Don't Be Sad... | Unhelpful Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 08 May 2022 17:00:16 GMT

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"God Told Me..." | Unhelpful Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 01 May 2022 17:45:40 GMT

“God told me.” Talk about a conversation stopper! Have you ever been on the giving or receiving end of a “God told me”? What’s really going on there? Why do people say this? Is there a better way to share our beliefs, even convictions? Join us this Sunday as we explore an alternative to this “Unhelpful” phrase.

"God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle" | Unhelpful Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:21:24 GMT

This week at GracePointe we continue our new series, “Unhelpful,” by looking at the phrase “God will never give you more than you can handle.” Is that true? Is that found in the Bible? Or our own experience? Join us this Sunday as we explore this together.

"It Was All a Part of God's Plan." | Unhelpful Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:00:59 GMT

It’s Easter at GracePointe! Join us this Sunday as we celebrate and begin a brand new series called, “Unhelpful.” Have you ever been going through something difficult, and then someone comes along and says something to you that, while they might mean well, is just unhelpful? We all probably have. We’ll begin this week with a common one: “It was all part of God’s plan.” Was it? We’ll gather this Sunday at 9 or 10:45 am CT as we explore it together!

What About? Q+R

GracePointe Church — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 17:00:40 GMT

This week at GracePointe we will wrap up our first round of “What About?” with a Question + Response time with Josh. We will take questions LIVE in the room and from the online community. Make plans to join us this Sunday!

What About the End Times?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:00:44 GMT

This Sunday at GracePointe we are continue our “What About?” series by asking, “What about the End Times?” Does the Bible predict the end? Did the early Jesus followers expect the end to come at any moment? Don’t be left behind ;) , make plans to join us this week!

What About Communion?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:00:52 GMT

This Sunday at GracePointe we are diving back in to our “What About?” series by asking, “What About Communion?” Join us as we seek to uncover the original context of this central Christian ritual, and ask why it still matters today.

Ought Not She Be Set Free? | Hunter Wade

GracePointe Church — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMT

This Sunday we are taking a pause in our "What About?" series and looking at the story of Jesus healing a woman on the sabbath in Luke 13:10-17. Hunter Wade, our Pastoral Intern, will be preaching as we explore the imagery in this story of being bound up and set free and what that might have to do with the sabbath and Satan according to Jesus in this passage.

What About Prayer?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMT

One of the “what abouts” many people ask during a faith shift involves the meaning and purpose of prayer. What does prayer mean through a Progressive Christian lens? What, if anything, can prayer accomplish? Does is “work”? Join us this Sunday at GracePointe as we continue our “What About” series by asking, “What About Prayer?”

What About John 14:6?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:00:00 GMT

This week we will continue our “What About?” series by asking the question, “What about John 14:6?“ What does it mean when it says Jesus is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life”? Join us in person or online this Sunday as we explore the meanings of this passage!

What About the Death of Jesus?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT

This Sunday we are continuing our “What about” series by asking, “What about the death of Jesus?” The cross was and is a central symbol for Christians, but what does it mean? Join us as we explore the historical and theological meanings of the cross.

What About Salvation?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 21:00:00 GMT

This Sunday at GracePointe we will ask the question, “What About Salvation?” If Original Sin hasn’t separated us from God, then what is the salvation experience? Join us this Sunday as we explore this question!

What About Original Sin?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This Sunday at GracePointe we will continue our “What About?” series by asking, “What About Original Sin?” From where did this belief in Original Sin come? Is there another way to understand the human experience? Join us as we ask these questions!

What About the Bible?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT

This Sunday we’re beginning a new series called “What About?” We’ll start things off by exploring the question, “What about the Bible?”

Is Your Anger a Good Thing? | Kat Armas

GracePointe Church — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT

This Sunday our friend Kat Armas will be joining us to talk about the story of Jonah—specifically a question God asks the prophet near the end of the book: “Is your anger a good thing?” Join us as Kat invites us to think about anger, righteous anger, and the way God responds within it.

Progressive + Christian

GracePointe Church — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT

What does it mean for GracePointe to be a Progressive Christian community? Join us this Sunday as Josh unpacks the meaning of both words and how they impact our identity and practice as a community.

The Impact of White Christian Nationalism on Communities of Color

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

Join us for a conversation about the impact of white Christian nationalism on communities of color.

The Problem of White Christian Nationalism

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This week we marked the one year anniversary of the January 6 Insurrection. Sunday Josh will reflect of the problem of white Christian nationalism, which was a major factor in the insurrection, as an anti-Christ ideology. Join us as we imagine a better way forward!

Going Beyond the Map

GracePointe Church — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Pastor Josh Scott speaks on what it means go beyond the parameters and experiences that may have limited our faith and experiences. All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Kat Armas, author of "Abuelita Faith"

GracePointe Church — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Kat (she/ella) is a Cuban-American author and podcaster from Miami, FL, who holds a dual MDiv and MAT. Her first book, "Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us About Wisdom, Persistence and Strength" sits at the intersection of women, Scripture, and Cuban identity. She also explores similar topics on her podcast, The Protagonistas, which centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other women of color in church leadership and theology. All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Question and Response

GracePointe Church — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Pastor Josh Scott and Director of Content and Curation Derek Webb field questions from members of the GracePointe community. All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Jo Luehmann

GracePointe Church — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:45:01 GMT

We were so excited to welcome special guest speaker Jo Luehmann to our gathering! Through her own widely-shared content and aggregations of resources, Jo (she, her) is working to decolonize theology for the sake of liberation. All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Salt and Light | The Beatitudes

GracePointe Church — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:45:01 GMT

After listing The Beatitudes in Matthew 5, Jesus proceeds to call those listening to his words into being salt and light. What did these terms mean to those who first heard them, and how might we apply Jesus’ message today? All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Blessed Are the Persecuted | The Beatitudes

GracePointe Church — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Jesus’ blessing of the “persecuted for righteousness’s sake” has been used to justify harmful theology and ecclesiology for as long as we’ve been making meaning of The Beatitudes. What did it mean to be persecuted in Jesus’ context? What does it mean for us now? All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Blessed Are the Peacemakers | The Beatitudes

GracePointe Church — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:45:01 GMT

In Matthew 5, Jesus blesses peacemakers, stating they will be called “children of God.” Our interpretation of peace is often incomplete, missing some of the important context Jesus’ audience would have had. What is a peacemaker? How do we define peace? What does it meant to be called children of God? All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart | The Beatitudes

GracePointe Church — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:45:01 GMT

When we hear Jesus’s blessing of the “pure in heart”, it can be easy to read our own context(s) into a Beatitude with broader implications. What does it mean to be “pure in heart?” What is the promise being made here? All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Blessed Are the Merciful | The Beatitudes

GracePointe Church — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:45:01 GMT

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” Jesus’s affirmation of mercy speaks to more than just a way of thinking—it’s an embodied way of being. What does it mean to be merciful, and what is the promise being made in this Beatitude? All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness | The Beatitudes

GracePointe Church — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Jesus pronounced a blessing on all who “hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Through the lens of a Christianity where sinless-ness is equated with righteousness, it can be easy to lose sight of the radical call to justice reflected in this Beatitude. How do we make sense of it in context? All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Blessed Are the Meek | The Beatitudes

GracePointe Church — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:45:01 GMT

“Blessed are the meek.” We inhabit a world skeptical of meekness, one that equates gentleness and humility with weakness. How do we embody Jesus’ blessing of the meek and bring God’s kin-dom to bear in our world? All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live on YouTube at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

An Introduction to Being Blessed | The Beatitudes

GracePointe Church — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:45:01 GMT

“Blessed are the _____.” The Beatitudes in Matthew 5 are familiar to many, even those without a faith background. What did it mean for Jesus to pronounce these blessings, and how might our understanding of blessedness change in light of his teachings? All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

A New Orientation

GracePointe Church — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:45:01 GMT

For the first time since March of last year, GracePointe is gathering in-person! Join us at as we honor this new step in our community’s virtual and in-person journeys. All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we stream live at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

The Great Commission | Bible Stories for Grownups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 31 May 2021 13:45:01 GMT

The Great Commission has been used to justify the Church’s active and complicit participation in colonization, genocide, and so much more. What did this final charge mean to those who first heard it, and what does it mean for us today? GracePointe is expanding back into in-person gatherings on Sunday, June 6th! All are welcome to join us at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we will be streaming live at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Jesus, Legion, and Pigs | Bible Stories for Grownups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 24 May 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Many of us are familiar with the story of Jesus casting out demon[s] who send a herd of pigs to their doom. What we may be missing is the significance of this story to those who first heard and experienced it. GracePointe is expanding back into in-person gatherings on Sunday, June 6th! All are welcome to join us at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we will be streaming live at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Jesus and the Parable of the Talents | Bible Stories for Grownups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 10 May 2021 13:45:01 GMT

The Parable of the Talents is one of Jesus’ more famous parables. These enigmatic stories are subversive, and as we’ve seen over the past few weeks, it can be easy to miss the point. What does this parable mean for us? GracePointe is expanding back into in-person gatherings on Sunday, June 6th! All are welcome to join us at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we will be streaming live at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Jesus and the Parable of the Wedding Party | Bible Stories for Grownups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 03 May 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Jesus’ parable about the wedding party has been subject to many different interpretations over the millennia. Assumptions are easily read into this story. How do we approach this famous parable? How can our perspectives limit its impact? GracePointe is expanding back into in-person gatherings on Sunday, June 6th! All are welcome to join us at 9AM and 10:30AM CT at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and we will be streaming live at 10:30AM CT for our virtual community.

Jesus and the Widow's Mite | Bible Stories for Grownups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Many of us are familiar with the Gospel story of the widow who made a contribution of two coins in the Temple. What modern Christian interpretations often unintentionally miss is the profoundly subversive message of this story. What does the story of Jesus and the Widow’s Mite mean? Let’s dive in! To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Jesus Curses a Fig Tree | Bible Stories for Grownups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:45:01 GMT

In the Gospels, Jesus famously curses a fig tree and proceeds to clear the Temple courts. What does this story mean? How are Jesus’ actions instructive for us today? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Jesus and the Canaanite Woman | Bible Stories for Grownups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:45:01 GMT

We’re excited to be diving back into Bible Stories for Grownups, this time focusing on the Synoptic Gospels! For week 1 of this series, we’re studying Jesus and the Canaanite Woman—what did this story mean in its time, and what does it mean for us today? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Brunch on the Beach | Easter at GracePointe

GracePointe Church — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:45:01 GMT

In the wake of the empty tomb, the earliest followers of Jesus were reckoning with a new reality. Who is Jesus? What does this resurrection mean? Where do we go from here? Join us Sunday as we gather virtually for Easter together and ask those same questions, nearly 2,000 years later. What does the resurrection of Christ, the Divine incarnate, mean for us? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Christ Crucified: The Historical and Theological Meanings of Jesus’ Death | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:45:01 GMT

The cross was central to the faith and experience of early Christians. Paul even distilled his message into 2 words: Christ crucified. Many of us have understood the cross one way for much of our lives, seeing Jesus’ violent death as atoning for our sin, absorbing God’s punishment on our behalf. How do we look to the cross as Progressive Christians? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Rev. Tonetta Landis-Aina of Resurrection City Church, D.C.

GracePointe Church — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:45:01 GMT

We’re delighted to have Rev. Tonetta Landis-Aina, pastor of Resurrection City Church in Washington, D.C., joining us as a guest speaker in our gathering! To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Question and Answer with Dr. Pete Enns

GracePointe Church — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:45:01 GMT

Dr. Pete Enns, author and co-host of "The Bible for Normal People", joins us for a virtual conversation and answers questions asked by listeners. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Community Questions and Answers | What is Progressive Christianity?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:45:01 GMT

This week, we conclude our What is Progressive Christianity series with a round of question and answer! Join us as Pastor Josh takes some time to respond to community questions about faith, the Bible, and more. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Eschatologically Hopeful | What is Progressive Christianity?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:45:01 GMT

We’re continuing our series What is Progressive Christianity by talking about the way Progressive Christianity might approach eschatology. Eschatology is about the “study of last things.” It’s an area of theology that focuses on the "end times," the ultimate fate of humans and the world, and the “Second Coming” of Jesus. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Brian McLaren | What Is Progressive Christianity?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:45:01 GMT

We’re thrilled to have Brian McLaren joining us for our gathering! He speaks on Progressive Christianity’s posture towards other faiths, a subject he discusses at length in his book: "Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?: Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World". To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Sacraments and Practices | What Is Progressive Christianity?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Throughout Church history, centuries-long schisms have formed over the interpretations and applications of Sacraments—understood as means of grace. What role do Sacraments and practices play when seen through a Progressive Christian lens? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

A Just and Generous Gospel | What Is Progressive Christianity?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:45:01 GMT

For many of us, in the framework we inherited, the gospel was about something that will happen in the future. The question that often sums this up is, “What would happen if you died tonight?” This Sunday, we’re asking, “What is the gospel through a Progressive Christian lens? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

The Bible | What Is Progressive Christianity?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Progressive Christians can sometimes have an awkward, tense relationship with the Bible. Since we leave behind a perspective that sees it divinely dictated, we can more plainly see that there are especially problematic texts with which we must reckon. With that in mind, what do we do with the Bible? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

A Better Beginning | What Is Progressive Christianity?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:45:01 GMT

The way we begin a story matters—the beginning gives shape to everything that comes after it. The beginning point many of us were given is that to be human is to be a problem that has to be solved. How does Progressive Christianity start the story differently? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Metaphors Matter | What Is Progressive Christianity?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Metaphors are an important part of our faith journeys. In terms like deconstruction or reconstruction, we find effective ways of communicating our experiences. At the same time, metaphors can be limiting. What purpose do metaphors serve in Progressive Christianity? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Why Are We Progressive? | What Is Progressive Christianity?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Last week, we launched our brand new series by discussing the second half of our Progressive Christian label, identifying as radical Christians committed to the way of Christ. This week, we’re diving into the first part, asking “Why Are We Progressive?” To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Radically Christian, Passionately Progressive | What Is Progressive Christianity?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:45:01 GMT

So, what is Progressive Christianity? Join us as we launch a brand new series for a brand new year asking the very same question! We'll be diving into a variety of concepts over the next few weeks, growing and learning together. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Epiphany | GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:45:01 GMT

Join us as we observe Epiphany and celebrate the arrival of a new year! To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Christmas Eve | Christmas Can [Still] Change the World

GracePointe Church — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Christmas Eve is a moment filled with possibility and hope. How does Christmas provide us an opportunity to see and understand God as well as our relationship to the Jesus story? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

What is Love? | Christmas Can [Still] Change the World

GracePointe Church — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:45:01 GMT

We use the language of love to describe a lot, especially as a guiding ethic for how we engage the world. This final week in Advent is themed on Love—what did this idea mean for the people of Jesus’ day, and what does it mean for us? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

An Ode to Joy? | Christmas Can [Still] Change the World

GracePointe Church — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:45:01 GMT

The famous words of the angels to the shepherds offered good tidings of great joy for all people. What does this mean? What did it mean to the shepherds? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Peace On Earth? | Christmas Can [Still] Change the World

GracePointe Church — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:45:01 GMT

We hear peace on earth in carols and in the Gospel narratives of the birth of Jesus, yet it’s hard not to consider that—in the 2,000 years since the angels are said to have uttered those words—we’ve not seen this realized. Peace on earth? Let’s dive in. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Hope | Christmas Can [Still] Change the World

GracePointe Church — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:45:01 GMT

This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent! We're also beginning a brand new series today, believing Christmas can [still] change the world. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Be Grateful // Dr. Diana Butler Bass // Let Us Be

GracePointe Church — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Guest speaker Dr. Diana Butler Bass, a brilliant theologian, scholar, and preacher, joins us for a powerful message on gratitude as a value to embody. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Be Humble // Let Us Be

GracePointe Church — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:45:01 GMT

For many of us, the concept of humility has been closely related to humiliation. How do we begin to reframe the value of humility in a Progressive Christian context? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Be Authentic // Let Us Be

GracePointe Church — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 13:45:01 GMT

What does it mean to be authentic? Inherent to our journey and work as Progressive Christians is the belief that honesty and authenticity make each of us better. Community member Corey Dandridge (he/him) joins Pastor Josh Scott for week 5 of our Let Us Be Series. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Be Curious // Let Us Be

GracePointe Church — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:45:01 GMT

For many of us, curiosity was discouraged in our faith journeys. Being curious might have been considered a path to doubt or even disbelief. At GracePointe, we believe in being curious. How do we lean into and embody this value as a community? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Be Courageous // Let Us Be

GracePointe Church — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:45:01 GMT

What does it mean to have courage? How can we be a courageous people in a world that rewards complacency and the status quo? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Be Love // Let Us Be

GracePointe Church — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:45:01 GMT

For week 2 of our Let Us Be Series, we’re exploring the embodiment of a key value in our community: love. How can we be love? What does this mean for us, even in a pandemic? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Be-ing // Let Us Be

GracePointe Church — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:45:01 GMT

It’s worth asking: How do our values align with our actions? How do we be what we claim to believe? This week, we're so excited to start a brand new series: Let Us Be — Embodying Our Values! To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Brian McLaren: The Story of Esther // Bible Stories for Grown-Ups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:45:01 GMT

We’re so excited to welcome a special guest speaker today: Brian McLaren! @brian_mclaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity”—just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

The Story of Daniel: Resisting Empire // Bible Stories for Grown-Ups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:45:01 GMT

This week, we’re wrapping up our Bible Stories for Grown-Ups series with the story of Daniel: Resisting Empire. Maybe you grew up with the flannel-graph or even the Veggietales version—what does this story mean in its ancient Hebrew context? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Naaman the Syrian // Bible Stories for Grown-Ups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Though slightly more obscure than some of its textual counterparts, the Hebrew Bible story of Naaman the Syrian has an important contextual lesson both for the audience of the time and for us. What does a post-critical lens have to say? We're also grateful for a performance from GracePointe friend Ben Grace! Check out his art at https://www.bengracemusic.com/. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

The Story of Jonah // Bible Stories for Grown-Ups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:45:01 GMT

The story of Jonah reads a bit like a tragedy mixed with a comedy. What does a post-critical, contextualized view of this ancient Jewish story have to say to the world today? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

The Story of Ruth: Challenging Xenophobia // Bible Stories for Grown-Ups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Much of the messaging and nuance in the Hebrew Bible story of Ruth is lost in a pre-critical reading of Scripture. How can we see this powerful narrative in a new, post-critical light as Progressive Christians? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

The Story of Samson: A Cautionary Tale // Bible Stories for Grown-Ups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:45:01 GMT

The story of Samson and his context as one of many “judges” in the story of the Israelites holds a lot of meaning, much of which can be lost in the flattened, pre-critical view so many Christians hold. What might an integrated, post-critical lens reveal in this ancient Hebrew Bible story? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Jacob and Esau // Bible Stories for Grown-Ups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:45:01 GMT

In the story of Jacob and Esau, we read of a conflict between brothers with profound implications for the future of Abraham's descendants. How do we make sense of this story in its context and in light of our experiences? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

The Binding of Isaac // Bible Stories for Grown-Ups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:45:01 GMT

The Genesis story of the binding of Isaac can hard to comprehend. What does it mean, and how do we appreciate it in its context? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Noah and the Flood // Bible Stories for Grown-Ups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:45:01 GMT

We’re diving into the Hebrew Bible story of Noah and the flood. What do we do with it? How might Progressive Christians make sense of it? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Introduction // Bible Stories for Grown-Ups

GracePointe Church — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:45:01 GMT

As children, so many of us were taught ways of understanding Bible stories that may have lacked context and substance. Let's dive into these narratives with a fresh Progressive Christian perspective in pursuit of a "grown-up" faith. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

End Times // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 13:45:01 GMT

We're wrapping up our RE: Series by discussing the meaning of "end times". What does Scripture actually say about it, and how might Progressive Christians reframe and reimagine this fraught concept? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Justice // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Last week, we talked about the difference between judgmental (control through fear and shame) and judgment, that judgment is a good thing, because it locates God in the place where our spiritual ancestors discovered her: with the poor, marginalized, and oppressed, willing their liberation. This week, we’ll be picking up that idea of judgment because it’s connected to the manner in which justice works. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Judgment // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:45:01 GMT

When you dig through the data, you discover that one of the major reasons people leave church is that “Christians are hypocritical and judgmental.” We can all probably relate to that feeling in one way or another. How might Progressive Christians reimagine and reframe the meaning of judgment? What even does it mean? Special thanks to poet and Vanderbilt librarian Kashif Andrew Graham, @kagwrites on Instagram, for his contribution to our gathering! Be sure to follow him and support his work. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Humility // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:45:01 GMT

What are some things that come to mind when you hear the word humility? What does it mean to be humble? Humility is defined as “a modest or low view of one's own importance.” After all, the starting place that many, if not most, of us were given was that we, as human beings, are totally depraved. How might a Progressive Christian lens reimagine the meaning of humility? This week, you'll also hear from some of our long-distance members! Thank you to those who participated. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Word of God // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:45:01 GMT

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Word of God? For most people, first association that pops into mind is the Bible. Many of us were raised with the lens that taught us that the Bible was the inerrant, infallible Word of God, that contains no errors or issues (in the original autographs). That’s quite the expectation, which is one of the problems when it comes to the way we approach the Bible: We place expectations on the Bible that it isn’t equipped to bear. This week, we're excited to share our Creative Arts Team's rendition of "You Alone" performed by Dr. Shelley Kofahl-Kihn, Adam Budnick, Jasmin Bridgeforth, and Josh Collins. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Miracles // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Miracles are very much a part of the scriptural narrative, and for many Christians, miracles are just as common and real now as they were believe to have been for the writers of the canon. Progressive Christians may have an altogether different perspective–how might we reframe and apply the meaning and history of miracles? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Faith and Belief // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Much has been made of faith in the lives and experiences of Christians. Just have faith. Trust and believe. What did faith mean for Jesus and the Early Church, and how might Progressive Christians reframe and reimagine its application today? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Repentance // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Many of us associate this term with fraught altar calls and shame-filled church experiences–how might Progressive Christians find meaning and substance in it, instead? Particularly for this moment as a community and society, what does repentance have to say about the manner in which we live? We were grateful to be joined by community member Jasmin Bridgeforth for a spoken word in today's gathering! To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Church // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:45:01 GMT

We’re jumping back into our RE: Series with a look at the meaning of “Church”. We describe ourselves as a Progressive Christian church–what can that word mean for us, and how might a Progressive Christian lens inform our reframing of “church”? We were grateful to be joined by Ben Grace for a special performance in today's gathering! To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Theology on Tap with Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza and Pastor Josh Scott

GracePointe Church — Thu, 28 May 2020 16:15:01 GMT

In these uncertain and challenging times, finding and sustaining community can be especially difficult. Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza and Pastor Josh Scott host a conversation about creating and participating in meaningful community during a pandemic. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

What Now? Returning to Life After a Pandemic // Meaning-Making Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 25 May 2020 13:45:01 GMT

At some point, we’ll be given the green light to return to our lives and routines. However, that won’t immediately flip a switch; many of us will feel a real and valid anxiety around emerging from lockdown. How do we know it’s really safe? How do love others and ourselves in this transition? We were grateful to be joined by the band HuDost for a special performance in today's gathering! To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to become a sustaining supporter of the community.

Finding Your Identity During a Pandemic // Meaning-Making Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 11 May 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Many people have experienced an identity loss during this period of lockdown and physical distancing: a job, or perhaps a role they play in the world. How do we find and embrace our identity when it feels like it’s been stolen from us? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Praying During a Pandemic // Meaning-Making Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 04 May 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Prayer is one of the toughest concepts to reimagine through a progressive lens. When God ceases to be a being above the clouds, what happens to prayer? Does God intervene, or worse, choose not to intervene? How does prayer work in the context of a global pandemic? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Where is God During a Pandemic? // Meaning-Making Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:45:01 GMT

How do we make sense of God’s love and presence in the midst of a global health crisis? Where is God during a pandemic? Pastor Josh Scott dives into week 2 of our Meaning-Making Series. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Introduction // Meaning-Making Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:45:01 GMT

How might a Progressive Christian lens inform our experiences and the ways we find meaning in such challenging and uncertain times? Pastor Josh introduces our brand new series, “Meaning-Making.” To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Resurrection // Easter at GracePointe // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:45:01 GMT

What do we do with Easter and the story of Jesus’ resurrection, especially in a time of such uncertainty, grief, and hopelessness? Pastor Josh Scott explores how we can experience Easter anew. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Atonement // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:45:01 GMT

Atonement assumes that our relationship with God is broken and that God requires restitution. But, we believe we are inherently united with God, that nothing can separate us from that union, even when we aren’t aware of it. How can Progressive Christians talk about the death of Jesus, a central event in the Christian tradition, in meaningful ways? To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Sin // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:30:01 GMT

Join us for week 3 of our RE: Series as Pastor Josh Scott discusses sin. What is sin? Is it still a relevant word? We’re excited to dive in! To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe is gathering online at gracepointe.net. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Salvation // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:30:01 GMT

Salvation-what do we make of it as Progressive Christians? How do we reframe and reclaim this idea so many of us have deconstructed? Pastor Josh Scott dives in for Week 2 of our RE: Series. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe will be gathering online at gracepointe.net and at Facebook.com/gracepointetn. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Introduction // RE: Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:30:01 GMT

Pastor Josh introduces our brand new RE: Series, a reimagining, rethinking, and reclaiming of the language of faith for Progressive Christians. To promote the safety of our community and neighbors, GracePointe will be gathering online at gracepointe.net and at Facebook.com/gracepointetn. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Gathering // Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:30:01 GMT

Gathering is, perhaps, the earliest rhythm the first Christians practiced. Coming together, celebrating our differences, and loving each other well is where our theology is realized. Pastor Josh discusses the importance of gathering in the final week of our Rhythm Series. In an effort to love our neighbors, GracePointe has suspended all in-person gatherings and programming for the month of March. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Forgiveness // Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:30:01 GMT

Just as loving your neighbor starts with loving yourself, forgiveness starts with you. What does forgiveness look like as a practice for Progressive Christians? Pastor Josh dives into the subject for Week 8 of our Rhythm Series. If you're interested in joining in person, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Creation Care // Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:30:01 GMT

In one of the Genesis Creation Stories, God is said to have placed humans in the Garden of Eden not to dominate or exploit it, but "to farm it and to take care of it." This leads us to ask: How we can embrace Organic Theology? We are dependent on our world and all that is in it, so what if we began to view Creation as a transformative experience? If you're interested in joining in person, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Fasting and Feasting // Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:30:01 GMT

Fasting and feasting are ancient, sometimes confusing spiritual practices many of us have experienced at one point or another. This week, we ask: How can fasting and feasting inform our practice as Progressive Christians? Note: This recording began slightly later in the message due to a technical error. Our apologies for the inconvenience! If you're interested in joining in person, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Hospitality and Generosity // Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:00:01 GMT

Hospitality is transformative because it connects us to one another. Let's cultivate a personal and corporate practice of welcome, invitation, and openness. It has the power to transform not just our individual selves, but the world. If you're interested in joining in person, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Scripture // Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:00:01 GMT

How do we make meaning of Scripture? What purpose does the Bible serve in our spiritual journeys? Join us for Week 3 of our Rhythm Series as Pastor Josh Scott navigates this important subject. If you're interested in joining in person, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Prayer // Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 23:00:01 GMT

What do we do with prayer? How does it work? Does is it even work? Pastor Josh Scott shares some perspective on this ancient, universal spiritual practice and relates it to a Progressive Christian reframing of faith. If you're interested in joining in person, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

Why We Need Rhythm // Rhythm Series

GracePointe Church — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 23:00:01 GMT

For many of us, the practices that grounded our Christian spirituality took on new meaning as we considered a progressive reframing of faith. What are some transformative practices for Progressive Christians? Join us for our Rhythm Series! If you're interested in joining in person, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to partner with us.

CORE. Conclusion - Josh Scott | October 13, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Theology isn't the endpoint. While theology can be a beautiful and rich part of our experience, it pulls us forward into action. It compels us to love one another in word and deed.⠀ ⠀ Let's keep moving. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

CORE. Gratitude & Honesty - Stan Mitchell | October 6, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 23:00:01 GMT

GracePointe's Founding Pastor, Stan Mitchell, joins us for a special gathering to discuss Gratitude and Honesty through the lens of our story. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

CORE. Humility and Curiosity - Josh Scott | September 29, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Jesus invites our curiosity. Through the course of his ministry recorded in Scripture, he asked 307 questions; Jesus was asked 183 questions, of which he only answered 3. Curiosity is at the heart of who we are, and we'll never stop asking questions. Listen to Pastor Josh's latest message in our Core Series! If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

CORE. Love and Courage - Erin Edwards | September 22, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:00:01 GMT

How can we love courageously? Pastor Erin Edwards of Live on Purpose Community Church joins us for an incredibly powerful message on Love and Courage, two of GracePointe's Core Values. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

CORE. Enjoying Life, Sharing Love - Josh Scott | September 15, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 23:00:01 GMT

At GracePointe, we affirm that life is a gift to be enjoyed and that love is a responsibility to be shared. This week, we dive into how these values work together to build a more just and generous Christian faith. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 9:0AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

CORE. Inherently United - Josh Scott | September 8, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 23:00:01 GMT

We are inherently united with God. There is no separation. God does not need a sacrifice to love us. Join us as Pastor Josh Scott dives into our Core Values, the ideas and beliefs that shape and guide the GracePointe Community. This week, we're looking into Inherent Unity and what it means for us. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 9:00AM and 10:45AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

Outdoing Jesus - Doug Pagitt | August 25, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 23:00:01 GMT

GracePointe was delighted to host author, speaker, and pastor Doug Pagitt as he tours for his latest book, "Outdoing Jesus"! Listen to this moving talk on Jesus' first recorded miracle, and be sure to check out his book! If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

[Un]Conventional Wisdom - Neighbors and Enemies | August 18, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:00:01 GMT

This week we conclude our series contrasting conventional and unconventional wisdom. This week we dig in to one of the most difficult of Jesus’s teachings. We all have enemies, and Jesus offers a challenging, unconventional approach to them: love. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

[Un]Conventional Wisdom - Politics and Religion | August 11, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 23:00:01 GMT

This week we continue our series contrasting conventional and unconventional wisdom. Conventional wisdom holds that politics and religion are separate spheres, and they should never be combined. After all, Jesus did say, “Give to Caesar what to Caesar’s,” right? But what does that mean? Is it, perhaps, actually a brilliant bit of unconventional wisdom? That’s what we explore in this week’s teaching. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

[Un]Conventional Wisdom - Does the Bible Clearly Say Anything? | August 4, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 23:00:01 GMT

This week we continue our series contrasting conventional and unconventional wisdom. How many times have we heard or said, “The Bible clearly says...” followed by a statement that is assumed to be orthodox? But does the Bible clearly say anything? That’s what we’ll unpack in this teaching. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

[Un]Conventional Wisdom - Does God Help Those Who Help Themselves? | July 28, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 23:00:01 GMT

This week we continue our series contrasting conventional and unconventional wisdom. When someone says, “God helps those who help themselves,” it’s rarely in the context of things going wrong. It’s actually a statement born of (unconscious) privilege. In this message we unpack that privilege and talk about a better way to think about God. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

[Un]Conventional Wisdom - Does Everything Happen For a Reason? | July 21, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 23:00:02 GMT

This week we continue our series contrasting conventional and unconventional wisdom. People often say, “Everything happens for a reason,” a phrase which seeks to find meaning in the events of life. But is that true? Would it even be comforting if it were? Perhaps, if we look for it, there is an unconventional approach to finding meaning in the circumstances we experience. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

[Un]Conventional Wisdom - God Doesn’t Put More On Us Than We Can Handle (and why it’s actually not true) | July 14, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 23:00:01 GMT

This week we continue our new series, [Un]Conventional Wisdom, by talking about a commonly used phrase, “God doesn’t put more on us than we can handle.” Where does this phrase come from? Is this true? Or is there a more encouraging and life-giving way to see it? If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

[Un]Conventional Wisdom - The Two Ways | July 7, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Conventional wisdom is a shared body of wisdom about how to live; it’s a lens and worldview that we share. It’s what “everybody knows.” Yet, sometimes conventional wisdom is, well, flat out wrong. Jesus taught and embodied an alternative wisdom - unconventional wisdom - that cut against the grain of his context (and ours!). In this first teaching, we explore an often misunderstood bit of Jesus’s teaching concerning “The Two Ways.” If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

Baptism and Progressive Christianity | June 30, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 23:00:01 GMT

This week we continue thinking about the role ancient rituals play in Progressive Christianity in the 21st century. Where did baptism come from? What did it mean in its original context? Does it make sense to continue this practice today? We speak to all this and more in this teaching. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

The Eucharist and Progressive Christianity | June 23, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:00:01 GMT

What is the place of rituals like the Eucharist in Progressive Christianity? Is it still a vital piece of our identity, or should it be left behind? In this message we discover the subversive origins of the Eucharist and imagine how it can re-shape our ongoing experience. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

[Extra]Ordinary Time | June 16, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 23:00:01 GMT

The largest chunk of the Christian Calendar isn’t celebrations of Easter or Advent. It’s a period referred to as “Ordinary Time.” There something about that word, “ordinary,” that sounds just so ... ordinary. Unremarkable. Forgettable. We live for the opposite, the extra-ordinary. We await and orient our lives around those moments that transcend ordinary, yet the vast amount of our lives are spent in anything but. What are the gifts and lessons of ordinary time? How can we allow it to teach us to be present and engaged in the everyday-ness of our lives? If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

Just Breathe | Pentecost - June 9, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 23:00:01 GMT

This week, we marked the day of Pentecost — a day to reflect on the meaning of being the Church. In this teaching, we centered on four words – Peace, Sending, Breath, and Forgiveness – that bring that meaning into focus. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

Longing for Community | June 2, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Community is about presence. Seeing and being seen, knowing and being known, giving and receiving. Let's do that together, and let's do it well. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

Embracing Peace | May 26, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 26 May 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Peace is about: telling ourselves the truth; carving out intentional space to cultivate "shalom"; seeking to be a non-anxious presence. Pastor Josh Scott leads us into a sermon of peace, wholeness, and how we can experience God's love in our very presence. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

Choosing Forgiveness | May 19, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 19 May 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Forgiveness isn't about condoning, forgetting, reconciling, or bypassing justice. Forgiveness is a choice, a process, a journey, and about letting go. Pastor Josh Scott leads us into a powerful message on Forgiveness for week 5 of our Contagious Series. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.

Contagious Compassion - Contagious series #3 | May 5, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 05 May 2019 23:00:01 GMT

See: Pay attention, be aware. Feel: Seek to understand how others feel. Act: Do what you can to help. Pastor Josh Scott dives into contagious compassion in week 3 of "Contagious". If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

A Climate of Joy - Joshua Scott | April 28, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 23:00:01 GMT

In the wake of yet another shooting in a place of worship, Josh reminds of the ways our faith can help us sustain and spread a climate of joy in otherwise tumultuous and difficult times. This is the second installment of our series, "Contagious". If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

From "I" To "We" - Joshua Scott | April 21, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:00:01 GMT

This Easter we had extra cause for celebration as we welcomed our new Lead Pastor Joshua Scott and family for their first official week with Gracepointe! The overflow crowd reflected the message, in which Josh noted how Jesus - in a culture obsessed with the distinction between "clean" and "unclean" - constantly found his way to the marginalized, erasing boundaries and spreading a welcoming and "contagious" love among those who came to follow his way of living. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Dancing In The Dark - Dr. Jeff Clark | April 14, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Our own Dr. Jeff Clark offers a Progressive reading of Jesus' "triumphant" entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and how it might inform our posture toward life in times of darkness or difficulty. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Judge Not So That You Are Not Judged - Stan Mitchell | April 7, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 23:00:01 GMT

"Judge not so that you are not judged." Jesus was making a profound statement, but for many of us, a flawed interpretation of it has long defined its meaning in our minds. GracePointe's Founding Pastor Stan Mitchell dives into what is a beautiful reference to Divine love and mercy. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Free Mom Hugs and Mama Bears | March 31, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:00:01 GMT

, as well as Liz Dyer, founder and leader of the Mama Bears. They shared powerful stories of their own journeys and of the restorative, healing power present in simple acts of kindness and dignity like hugs and high-fives. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Stan Mitchell In Conversation With Josh Scott | March 24, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Founding Pastor Stan Mitchell holds a dialogue with GracePointe's incoming Pastor Josh Scott. They talk about Josh's story, GracePointe's story, and look to the future when Josh steps into his role on Sunday, April 21st. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

The Temptation Behind the Temptation - Josh Scott | March 10, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Josh Scott dives into the ways our beliefs about God inform our beliefs about ourselves. In the same way the Father called Jesus the "Son in Whom I am well pleased" we are beloved children in whom God delights. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

A Radiance That Never Dims - Ray Waters | March 3rd, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 23:00:01 GMT

A religion that focuses on believing right dogma above all else ultimately loses its radiance. The shine comes when following Jesus becomes a way of life. Pastor Ray Waters of The Village in Hapeville, Georgia, joins us for a moving message on a radiant faith. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Open Table Nashville - Lindsey Krinks | February 17, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 23:00:01 GMT

. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

The Meaning of Communion - Stan Mitchell | February 10, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 23:00:01 GMT

GracePointe's founder and lead pastor Stan Mitchell speaks on the profundity and meaning of Communion, a practice the historical Church has known since its inception. What do we mean by it, how do we practice it, and who is included in it? If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

The Message of the Cross | February 3, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Jennifer Mayeaux brings a powerful sermon on the subversive power and message of the cross, a central component of the Christian tradition and the story of Jesus. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Finding Your Bravery | Chris Kratzer | January 27th, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Chris Kratzer, pastor and author of "Leatherbound Terrorism", joins us for our Sunday morning gathering to share about the bravery we can find in our belovedness. Centering on the story of Jesus' baptism, Chris offers a moving and poignant message inclusive of all. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Difficult Conversations - Tripp Fuller | January 13th, 2019

GracePointe Church — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Tripp Fuller of the popular Homebrewed Christianity podcast joins us for a Sunday gathering with a talk on difficult conversations, seen through the lens of Jacob and Esau. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

The Work of Christmas - Rev. John McLean | January 6th, 2019

GracePointe Church — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 23:00:01 GMT

Rev. John McLean of Unity of Nashville Church joins GracePointe for a message on the work of Christmas and the serenity that can follow. Rev. John also cites the "Serenity Prayer", composed by Reinhold Niebuhr. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Divine Disruption - Pete Wilson | December 16, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Pete Wilson, founder and former lead pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, shares from his personal journey over the last couple of years. Drawing from the divine disruption of Mary's life and the coming of the Christ, Pete recounts the beauty of God using disruption for good in his own life. Note: Due to a technical difficulty, the very beginning of his message is missing. The Scripture reference he uses is Luke 1:26-38. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

The Unity of All Things - Cody Deese | December 9, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Cody Deese of Vinings Lake Church joins us for a message he calls a "Holiday Survival Guide"–the unity of all things and the connectedness of all people. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Turbulent Faith - John Pavlovitz | December 2, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor, author, and activist John Pavlovitz brings an encouraging message on the progress we've made and the progress we're making. Faith in Progressive Christianity is not an easy journey, but it's certainly beautiful. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

The Women in Jesus' Family Tree - Sarah Heath | November 25, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Rev. Sarah Heath of Costa Mesa United Methodist Church joins us for a sermon on the incredible women in Jesus' ancestry. Centering on the story of Ruth, she walks us through the nature of belonging and what that means for our faith community. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

The God Who Sees - Anna Golladay | November 18, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Anna Golladay, a former United Methodist minister whose credentials and job were revoked after she performed a same-gender wedding earlier this year, speaks on the beauty and power in knowing God is the God who sees us precisely where we are. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

The Power of Fear - Ray Waters | November 11, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Ray Waters of The Village Church in Hapeville, GA, joins us for a moving talk on the power and consequences of fear. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

When Jesus Learned Something - Josh Scott | November 4, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:00:01 GMT

On what is time change day for most of us, we welcome back our friend Josh Scott - lead pastor of Morgantown Community Church - as he considers what we can learn about having a healthy relationship with change and growth through a time that even Jesus learned something and changed his mind. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Jennifer Mayeaux | October 28, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Our own Jennifer Mayeaux shares her story of transgender transition - the joys and sorrows, the peace won at heavy cost. Join us as she describes powerfully her journey toward embracing her fundamental belovedness as a child of God. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Belong in the Now - Ryan Meeks | October 21, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Ryan Meeks, founding pastor of Eastlake Church in Seattle, Washington, joins GracePointe for a message on embracing the life we have with mindfulness for the present. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

New Beginnings | October 14, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 23:00:01 GMT

GracePointe's Lead Pastor Stan Mitchell speaks on change and new beginnings on our very first Sunday in our new location. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!

Blessed Are We | September 30, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 23:00:01 GMT

For our last gathering at the Unity campus, Stan Mitchell speaks on the nature of blessing and the ways GracePointe experiences blessedness. Beginning October 14th, GracePointe will meet at Clementine Hall (4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville) at 10:30AM. Join us for an Open House Sunday, October 7th at 10:30AM! To learn more about our community visit gracepointe.net or follow us on social media @gracepointetn.

Volunteer Night | September 23, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 23:00:01 GMT

This week our pastoral staff talk through some of through some of the specific opportunities we have to engage and participate in realizing the vibrant, thriving community we desire. We encourage you to consider it, then visit gracepointe.net/volunteer to let us know how you'd like to engage in this effort. To learn more about our community visit gracepointe.net or follow us on social media @gracepointetn.

Curiosity In Faith - Josh Scott | September 16, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:00:01 GMT

This week we were honored to welcome Josh Scott, pastor of Morgantown Community Church, as he reminded us of the critical role of curiosity in a vibrant life of faith. Find more content on progressive Christianity and learn more about our community at gracepointe.net or follow us on social media @gracepointetn!

Forgiveness In Action | September 9, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 23:00:01 GMT

We continue our exploration of forgiveness this week through the story of Joseph. You can learn more about our community at gracepointe.net or follow us on social media @gracepointetn.

Charity Applied | September 2, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Stan reminds us this week that we love best when we begin with the "generous assumption" of others' best intentions. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or follow us on social media @gracepointetn.

August 26, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 23:00:01 GMT

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Jonathan Martin | August 19, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Hear prominent pastor, author, and speaker Jonathan Martin preach on the redemption offered to both the oppressed and the oppressor. This message was recorded on Sunday, August 19th, 2018. For more content and information on Gracepointe Church, visit gracepointe.net or follow @gracepointetn on social media!

All Things, Together | August 12, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Stan reminds us this week that those things we call "good" and "bad" often travel on parallel tracks and arrive at about the same time, and that the work of God is in the togetherness of it all. Stick around after the message for some important announcements and updates from our Leadership Council and Stan. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Family Communion | July 22, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 23:00:01 GMT

It was fantastic to be back together with everyone. We begin with an update from the Leadership Council on our plans for the fall, and then a message from Stan before gathering for a shared time of dinner together. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Strength In Weakness | May 19, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 19 May 2018 23:00:01 GMT

With a little help from Mr. Rogers and Stan’s favorite scripture (2 Corinthians 12), we celebrate God’s strength in our weakness! This message was recorded as part of our weekly service on May 19, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Gracepointe 101: Church | May 12, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 12 May 2018 23:00:01 GMT

We resume (and wrap up) this "Gracepointe 101" series with a discussion on what we talk about when we talk about "church". Stick around at the end to learn how you can be involved in our efforts this summer to extend extra love and support to Nashville's refugee population. This session was recorded as part of our regular weekly service on May 12, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

The Power and Privilege of Participation (feat. Dr. Jeff Clark) | May 5, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 05 May 2018 23:00:01 GMT

We take a brief intermission this week from our Gracepointe 101 series to hear from our own Dr. Jeff Clark, who offers a challenging but encouraging reminder of the unique role we have in this time, in this place, in bringing about the radically-inclusive world we believe Jesus desired and modeled. This talk was recorded as part of our regular weekly service on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Gracepointe 101: The Bible | April 28, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:00:01 GMT

A critique often leveled against progressive/liberal Christians is that we don't hold a "high" view of the Bible. Stan makes the case here that, for many of us, it's quite the opposite. Approaching the Bible with a better perspective can release beauty and depth that perhaps was absent for us before (while lessening the potential for wielding scripture as a weapon).) This is week three of our "Gracepointe 101" series, exploring what we talk about when we talk about the Bible. This message was recorded as part of our weekly gathering on April 28, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Gracepointe 101: Jesus Christ | April 21, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:01 GMT

We continue the "Gracepointe 101" series this week, exploring what we talk about when we talk about Jesus Christ. This message was recorded as part of our weekly gathering on April 21, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Gracepointe 101: God | April 14, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:01 GMT

Stan begins a new series this week: "Gracepointe 101". Many among us have expressed having some difficulty conveying what Gracepointe is about to others who may be interested. Over the next few weeks, we hope to inform that "elevator pitch" discussion through an overview of what we mean when we talk about God, the Bible, Jesus Christ and, finally, about Church. We begin this week, April 14, 2018, on the topic of "God". Fifty bonus points if you can find the 12-syllable not-a-word embedded! Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

A Wounded God In Our Midst | April 7, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 23:00:01 GMT

This talk was recorded as part of our weekly service on April 7, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

The Dangerous Illusion of a Manageable Messiah | March 24, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 23:00:01 GMT

This talk was recorded as part of our weekly service on March 24, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Paschal Death | March 17, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 00:00:01 GMT

Stan reminds of the importance of the "dying" phase of what the Christian church has called the Paschal Cycle. Also, for you Stranger Things fans, you can enjoy Pastor Stan offering a message from The Upside Down for the first few minutes. :) This message was recorded as part of our weekly service at Gracepointe Church on March 17, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Condemned by Belief? | March 10, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 23:00:01 GMT

The church has long struggled to reconcile its "Good News" with its exclusivism. Join us as we explore that history and consider ways that we - as a congregation and as part of the broader church - can work to right the course. This message was recorded as a part of our weekly service at Gracepointe Church on March 10, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Rev. Sarah Heath | February 24, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 23:00:01 GMT

We're joined this week by Rev. Sarah Heath, lead pastor of First UMC Costa Mesa, CA. She challenged us, among other things, to be "transformed" and not simply "conformed". A gifted writer, speaker, and pastor, you can learn more about her and her work at revsarahheath.com. Her talk was recorded as part of our weekly service at Gracepointe Church on February 24, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Reinvent Yourself (Drew and Jana Epperson) | February 17, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Our own Drew and Jana Epperson encourage us this week toward seeing life as journey, transformation, and becoming. Please accept our apologies for some tech/microphone issues during Jana's portion of the talk. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Entering Lent | February 10, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 23:00:01 GMT

As we enter the traditional church season of Lent, Stan and Justin work through what some of this "giving up" or "adding in" stuff for Lent is all about. This message was recorded in our weekly service on Februrary 10, 2018. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net on or social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Inhale / Exhale | February 3, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Which is more important in breathing - inhaling, or exhaling? In this podcast from our service on February 3, 2018, Stan pulls examples from Jesus' life and ministry to remind us that the answer is "yes". Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Soup and Stories | January 27, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Story is deeply embedded in our humanity. Sharing and hearing each others' stories offers much-needed connection in these increasingly divided and isolated times. Story was Jesus' go-to teaching method. So, we set aside this special evening for a handful of our Gracepointe family to share a portion of their stories, after which we gathered for a wonderful variety of homemade soups - and more stories. (We would love to share both with you, but our media provider unfortunately does not yet support upload of soups.) We hope you'll join us soon, in person or online, to share your own story and join in the unfolding story of this community. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Lee Anglin | January 20, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 23:00:01 GMT

This week we hear from a treasure within our own ranks. Elder and pastor Lee Anglin is encouragement embodied - listen in as he encourages us to keep running the race set before us. Prayer, poetry, and message recorded January 20, 2018, at Gracepointe Church. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Amber Cantorna | January 13, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 23:00:01 GMT

This week we were honored to host a conversation with Amber Cantorna about the difficult, costly experience of coming out in a hyper-conservative evangelical setting, and her current work supporting and encouraging those in similar circumstances. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media at @GRACEPOINTETN.

Epiphany | January 6, 2018

GracePointe Church — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 23:00:01 GMT

Stan wraps up the Christmas season (see what we did there?) with Epiphany this week while our hometown Titans were busy getting their first playoff win! Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Year-end Reflections | December 30, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 23:00:01 GMT

We're joined this week by John McLean, pastor of Unity of Nashville (whose campus we share), as he leads us through his congregation's contemplative practice of letting go and looking forward. We look toward 2018 with the expectation that the best is yet to come, and we wish you a safe, happy new year! Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN.

Advent | December 16, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Advent continues this week with beautiful readings from Steven and Wendy, then Stan reminds us we are often longing for what has been there the whole time. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Advent and Longing | December 9, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 23:00:01 GMT

After a couple of weeks of special services, we returned to our normal format this weekend with a discussion on "longing" and its role in this Advent season. Our apologies that, due to technical challenges with recording a congregation-wide discussion, some of the audio may be difficult to understand. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Ray Waters, The Village Atlanta | November 18, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 23:00:01 GMT

This week we hear from Ray Waters, founder and pastor of The Village in Atlanta, GA, as he shares the many ways our journeys have overlapped and offers encouragement for the days ahead. This video was recorded November 18, 2017 at Gracepointe Church. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Exploring the Questions of Jesus (Part 3) | November 4, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Did Jesus have anything to say about pedal taverns and casserole? That and other topics discussed in this archive of Stan's message from November 4, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Exploring the Questions of Jesus (Part 2) | October 28, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 23:00:01 GMT

In this week's service (Oct 28, 2017) Stan continues Exploring the Questions of Jesus, beginning with a reading from our friend and elder Lee Anglin and followed up by music with Matt, Shelley, and Cassie. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Exploring the Questions of Jesus (Part 1) | October 21, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Stan began a new series this week considering the questions Jesus asked of those around him, and even of God, and what we may learn from those questions. This is our message podcast from October 21, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

John McLean | October 14, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 23:00:01 GMT

With Stan in the great Northwest visiting our friends at EastLake Community Church, we were honored to welcome John McLean, senior minister at Unity of Nashville - the faith community whose campus we currently share. In this video from our service on October 14, 2017, join as as we focus on finding peace in tumultuous times. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

John Pavlovitz - "A Bigger Table" | October 7, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 23:00:01 GMT

We were thrilled to welcome our friend John Pavlovitz back to Gracepointe Church to discuss his new book, "A Bigger Table", and to consider radical inclusion as a foundational aspect of following Jesus. Learn more about Gracepointe Church at gracepointe.net or on social media at @GRACEPOINTETN. You can also keep up with John at johnpavlovitz.com, and we encourage you to pick up "A Bigger Table" from any major bookseller.

Justin Pitt | September 30, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 23:00:01 GMT

This week we heard from Justin Pitt, long-time Gracepointe attendee and former leadership council member, on some of the ways his perspective on poverty and our friends experiencing homelessness has evolved and grown through his own experiences and the teachings of Jesus. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Vision and Mission - Our Future (Part 3) | September 23, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 23:00:01 GMT

In this message from September 23, 2017, Pastor Stan concludes this series on vision and mission in this time of transition. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Vision and Mission - Our Future (Part 2) | September 16, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 23:00:01 GMT

In this message from September 16, 2017, Pastor Stan continues the conversation about our vision and mission in this time of transition. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Vision and Mission - Our Future (Part 1) | September 9, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 23:00:01 GMT

In this message from September 9, 2017, Stan begins a series revisiting our vision and mission in this time of transition. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Denial and Acceptance, Part 2 - September 2, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan's message from September 2, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Denial and Acceptance, Part 1 - August 26, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan's message from August 26, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Respose to Charlottesville and Beyond - August 19, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan's message from August 19, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Serenity and Thorns - August 12, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan's message from August 12, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Liturgy of Letting Go and Opening - July 30, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan leads the congregation in saying goodbye to the church location in Franklin, blessing it for its new inhabitants, and opening a path for a new beginning. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Lessons Learned on Country Road - July 23, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan reflects on the past eight years ministering on Country Road in Franklin, TN and the lessons learned along the way. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Joseph: Lessons in Forgiveness (part IV) - July 16, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan continues our exploration of the biblical story of Joseph. A story of betrayal, wrestling through that betrayal, and ultimately a restoration of relationships and transformation of individual souls. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Joseph: Lessons in Forgiveness (part III) - July 9, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan continues our exploration of the life of Joseph and what it can teach us about forgiveness in our own lives. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Joseph: Lessons in Forgiveness (part II) - July 2, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan continues where we left off in part I with the biblical story of Joseph, a powerful tale of betrayal and forgiveness. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Pressing Forward - June 25, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan offers some additional history and context of GRACEPOINTE Church, and makes a case for the importance of our mission and community. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net or on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Joseph: Lessons in Forgiveness (part I) - June 18, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan revisits the arc of biblical Joseph's life from favored son to slave then ascent to power over his oppressors, and explores what it can teach us about forgiveness. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Diamond, Salt and Light - June 11, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Melissa shares a message on refocusing who we are and what we are called to do. "if anyone remembers our name if we're ever known for anything let it be we ran into the night running with a firelight, firelight" Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Eastertide - Pentecost Sunday - June 4, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan wraps up the Eastertide series on this Pentecost Sunday. "We cling to what we love. We name our deaths. We grieve our losses. We claim our births. We adjust to our new realities. We let go of the old, we allow it to ascend, and we allow it to bless us. And then we finally accept the Spirit of the life that is our new reality. ... That is the beauty and the brilliance of this thing called Christianity." Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Eastertide (part VI) - May 28, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 28 May 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan delves into progressive spirituality and God as mystery to be explored. "Life is the gift of God and life is to be enjoyed. As such, love is our ultimate strength and life is to be shared." Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Eastertide (part V) - May 21, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 21 May 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan continued the Eastertide series exploring this time and experience of deconstruction and reconstruction. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Eastertide (part IV) - May 14, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 14 May 2017 23:00:01 GMT

In this message archive from May 14, 2017, Pastor Stan talks about the process of becoming, of maturing spiritually, and the journey from Simon to Peter and finally to Simon Peter. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net, or find us on social media @GRACEPOINTETN!

Eastertide (part III) - May 7, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 07 May 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan continued the Eastertide series exploring, through a Progressive Christianity lens, that time after Christ's resurrection and before his ascension. "Eastertide is the season of resurrection, and resurrection is not resuscitation. Resurrection is not simply the recapturing of what was. It is the opening of what was to become something entirely new, and beyond." Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Eastertide (part II) - April 30, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan again continued our exploration of Eastertide and the upcoming Pentecost as viewed through the lens of Progressive Christianity. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

GRACEPOINTE - April 23, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:00:01 GMT

This week Pastor Stan continued our exploration of Easter and the upcoming Pentecost as viewed through the lens of Progressive Christianity. This podcast episode contains the message portion of our Sunday morning service from April 23, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Easter - April 16, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 23:00:01 GMT

You know the Easter story - the dramatic unfolding of suffering, death, and life renewed that is so central to our Christian faith. But you will still likely find new depth of insight here as Pastor Stan digs into the unique role that the women in Jesus' life played in this story, and what it can teach us about facing our own pain and finding redemption. This is the archive of Stan's message from our Easter 2017 service at GRACEPOINTE CHURCH. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Palm Sunday - April 9, 2017

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Stan Mitchell leads this sermon on Palm Sunday. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Bloom: What the Paschal Cycle means for us

GracePointe Church — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Pastor Melissa Greene delivers this week’s message on what the Paschal Cycle means for us. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Bloom: What part do I play in becoming well?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 23:00:01 GMT

In this service we spent some time with current and upcoming members of our Leadership Council, and then Pastor Stan poses the question “What part do you play in becoming well?” as we continue our series “Bloom: Reflections on the Cycle of Life”. This is the podcast of the message portion of our Sunday service from March 26, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Bloom: Do I Believe I Can Be Well?

GracePointe Church — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 23:00:01 GMT

Continuing our series "Bloom: Reflections on the Cycle of Life", Pastor Stan explores the question "do I BELIEVE I can be well?" and works through what it even means to be "well" in this context. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Bloom: Reflections on the Cycle of Life

GracePointe Church — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan examines our spiritual practice of lent - what it is, why we do it, and how we practice it in our community. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Beloved: Begotten From Stardust

GracePointe Church — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Ash Wednesday Service - Join us as we are reminded of our beginnings, our endings, and our capacity in between. We have much to offer and receive in this life. This was a night of recognition, owning and empowering. A time to reaffirm your connections and the impact those connections have on your life. From stardust, you have come and to stardust, you will return. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

GRACEPOINTE and Communion

GracePointe Church — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan delves into this central symbol of Christianity and explores its rich meanings that we believe are still unfolding today. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Fleshed-out Faith - Making Peace With Ourselves and God

GracePointe Church — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan explores the ways our understanding of God and how God views us informs the way we pursue justice, peace, and joy in the world. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Jesus, Progressive Christianity, and Us - Wrap-up (Feb 12, 2017)

GracePointe Church — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMT

This week we wrapped up our series "Jesus, Progressive Christianity, and Us" with a congregational question-and-response time, then a bit of family business as the Leadership Council presented their recommended candidates for consideration. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Jesus, Progressive Christianity, and Us - Practices and Service (Feb 5, 2017)

GracePointe Church — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Pastor Melissa continues our exploration of the distinctive elements of progressive spirituality and how it can be applied in our community. Recorded February 5, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Jesus, Progressive Christianity, and Us (Part 2)

GracePointe Church — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Pastors Stan and Melissa continue this exploration of the distinctive elements of progressive spirituality. Survey results from the previous week are shared and discussed while the congregation asks questions and shares perspectives. Message delivered by Pastors Stan Mitchell and Melissa Greene on January 29, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Jesus, Progressive Christianity, and Us (Part 1)

GracePointe Church — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan begins this series by exploring the distinctive elements of progressive spirituality in general, and then those elements that distinguish Christianity from other progressive faith traditions. We also survey several categorical views of who Jesus was/is, and finally begin to delve into how that all relates to us as a faith community. Message delivered by Senior Pastor Stan Mitchell on January 22, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Martin Luther King, Jr.

GracePointe Church — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Remembering the life and service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Message delivered by Senior Pastor Stan Mitchell on January 15, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

Ephinany

GracePointe Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan Mitchell delivers this message on the Epiphany. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

ADVENT: Joy

GracePointe Church — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan Mitchell continues our Advent series on the topic of Joy, and we hear from friends at Thistle Farms about the life-changing work happening there. Recorded December 11, 2016. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

ADVENT: Peace

GracePointe Church — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 23:00:00 GMT

On this second Sunday of Advent, November 4, 2016, Pastor Stan explores what it means for us to work toward peace. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

ADVENT: Hope

GracePointe Church — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 23:00:00 GMT

We begin this first week of Advent with a message of Hope. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

BEAUTY IS: Conclusion

GracePointe Church — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan wraps up our series exploring what "Beauty Is...". Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

BEAUTY: Will Save the World

GracePointe Church — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Pastor Melissa offers a timely message on the redemptive, restorative power of beauty as part three of our series exploring what "Beauty Is...". Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

BEAUTY IS: You!

GracePointe Church — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Continuing our series exploring what "Beauty Is...". We hear from Pastor Stan Mitchell as well as special guest Susan Cottrell. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

BEAUTY IS: Introduction

GracePointe Church — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 23:01:00 GMT

Stan and Melissa kick off a new 4-week series on "Beauty Is...". Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!

BLIND SPOTS: Conclusion

GracePointe Church — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan wraps up of our series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them.

BLIND SPOTS: Racism

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Part five of our series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them. This week’s message was given by our friend and very special guest Micky ScottBey Jones!

BLIND SPOTS: Sexism

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Part four of our series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them. Pastor Anna Register offers this installment on the topic of sexism.

BLIND SPOTS: Religionism

GracePointe Church — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Part three of our series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them. Pastor Stan Mitchell offers this installment on the topic of religionism.

BLIND SPOTS: Xenophobia

GracePointe Church — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Part two of our series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them. Pastor Melissa Greene offers this installment on the topic of xenophobia.

BLIND SPOTS: Introduction

GracePointe Church — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 23:00:00 GMT

A series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them: classism, xenophobia, racism and genderism.

Kids and Theology

GracePointe Church — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Children's Pastor Anna Register led a discussion on Kids and Theology.

TURN YE NORTHWARD II: Wrap Up

GracePointe Church — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Series wrap-up with congregational discussion led by Pastors Stan Mitchell and Melissa Greene

TURN YE NORTHWARD II: Mind Is Friend (Science and Reason)

GracePointe Church — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 23:00:00 GMT

TURN YE NORTHWARD II: Eternal Life Now

GracePointe Church — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 23:00:00 GMT

TURN YE NORTHWARD II: Radical Inclusivity

GracePointe Church — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:00:00 GMT

TURN YE NORTHWARD II: Progressive Revelation Continues

GracePointe Church — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 23:00:00 GMT

TURN YE NORTHWARD II: Introduction

GracePointe Church — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Multi-Generational Service - Pastor Anna Register

GracePointe Church — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT

THE CROSS: Conclusion

GracePointe Church — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT

THE CROSS: Our Transformation

GracePointe Church — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT

THE CROSS: Suffering with God

GracePointe Church — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT

The Cross: Interaction

GracePointe Church — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT

PRAYER: Continuing The Conversation Part II

GracePointe Church — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 23:00:00 GMT

PRAYER: Continuing The Conversation

GracePointe Church — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 23:00:00 GMT

FEAR- Pastor William Guice

GracePointe Church — Sun, 29 May 2016 23:00:00 GMT

REFRAME - Conclusion

GracePointe Church — Sun, 22 May 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Guest Speaker: Frank Schaeffer

GracePointe Church — Sun, 08 May 2016 23:00:00 GMT

REFRAME - Dialogue

GracePointe Church — Sun, 01 May 2016 23:00:00 GMT

REFRAME - Diamonds

GracePointe Church — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 23:00:00 GMT

REFRAME - To Sing Again

GracePointe Church — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 23:00:00 GMT

REFRAME - Beyond Deconstruction

GracePointe Church — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 23:00:00 GMT

REFRAME - Introduction

GracePointe Church — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Easter Sunday - March 27, 2016

GracePointe Church — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Burial Of Jesus - March 13, 2016

GracePointe Church — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Death Of Jesus - March 6, 2016

GracePointe Church — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Life Of Jesus - February 28, 2016

GracePointe Church — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Jesus: Grand Exception or Gracious Rule? - February 21, 2016

GracePointe Church — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Awaken - February 07, 2016

GracePointe Church — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Awaken - January 31, 2016

GracePointe Church — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Awaken - January 17, 2016

GracePointe Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Awaken - January 10, 2016

GracePointe Church — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Remembering and Forgetting - January 3, 2016

GracePointe Church — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:00:00 GMT

Remembering and Forgetting - December 27, 2015

GracePointe Church — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Advent - December 20, 2015

GracePointe Church — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Advent - November 29, 2015

GracePointe Church — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Guest Speaker: Pastor Ryan Meeks

GracePointe Church — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Guest Speaker: Dr. Emilie Townes

GracePointe Church — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... Conclusion

GracePointe Church — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... Missions

GracePointe Church — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... Worship

GracePointe Church — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... Baptism

GracePointe Church — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Guest Speaker: John Pavlovitz

GracePointe Church — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... Prayer | Intervening

GracePointe Church — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Guest Speaker: Amy-Jill Levine

GracePointe Church — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... Jesus is...

GracePointe Church — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... Q&R

GracePointe Church — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... Salvation

GracePointe Church — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... Sin...

GracePointe Church — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... God's Relationship with Humanity

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Progressive Christianity is... Introduction

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Pastor Melissa Schaser

GracePointe Church — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 11

GracePointe Church — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 10

GracePointe Church — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 9

GracePointe Church — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 8

GracePointe Church — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

GracePointe Church

GracePointe Church — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 7

GracePointe Church — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 6

GracePointe Church — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 5

GracePointe Church — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 4

GracePointe Church — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 3

GracePointe Church — Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 2

GracePointe Church — Mon, 18 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Original Virtue - The Abundant Life - Part 1

GracePointe Church — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Together In This - Part 4

GracePointe Church — Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Together In This - Part 3

GracePointe Church — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Together In This - Part 2

GracePointe Church — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Together In This - Part 1

GracePointe Church — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Easter Message - 2015

GracePointe Church — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Being the Beloved

GracePointe Church — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Vocabulary of Faith - Part 6 - Salvation

GracePointe Church — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Vocabulary of Faith - Part 5 - Afterlife

GracePointe Church — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Vocabulary of Faith - Part 4 - Christ

GracePointe Church — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Vocabulary of Faith - Part 3 - Jesus

GracePointe Church — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Freedom Rider - Ivor Jerry Moore

GracePointe Church — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Guest Speaker Jerry Moore discusses his experience participating in the Freedom Rides.

Vocabulary of Faith - Part 2 - God

GracePointe Church — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Dialogue on Church Polity at GracePointe

GracePointe Church — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Speaker Series - Greg Boyd - Morning Service

GracePointe Church — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Dialogue on Full Sacramental LGBT Inclusion at GracePointe

GracePointe Church — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Vocabulary of Faith - Part 1

GracePointe Church — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Lessons Learned From The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

GracePointe Church — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Living Between Emmanuel and Epiphany Part 3

GracePointe Church — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Living Between Emmanuel and Epiphany Part 2

GracePointe Church — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Living Between Emmanuel and Epiphany Part 1

GracePointe Church — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Advent 3

GracePointe Church — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Advent 2

GracePointe Church — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Advent 1

GracePointe Church — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

The Art of Loving

GracePointe Church — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Question and Response with Tony and Peggy Campolo

GracePointe Church — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

What were you arguing about along the way?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Prayer

GracePointe Church — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Sacred

GracePointe Church — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

What's that to you?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Why Do You Notice The Speck In Your Neighbor's Eye?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

What Are You Looking For?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Taking Communion Again For The First Time

GracePointe Church — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Healing at Lazarus' Tomb

GracePointe Church — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Permanent Absolutes or Temporary Essentials?

GracePointe Church — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Are there any absolutes? What are the essentials?

Speaker Series - Brian McLaren - Morning Service

GracePointe Church — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Author and Speaker Brian McLaren discusses Acts 16.

Turn Ye Northward 4

GracePointe Church — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 20:00:00 GMT

First and Second Services

Turn Ye Northward 3

GracePointe Church — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Turn Ye Northward 2

GracePointe Church — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Turn Ye Northward 1

GracePointe Church — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Spirit and the Church 8

GracePointe Church — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Spirit and the Church 7

GracePointe Church — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Spirit and the Church 6

GracePointe Church — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Spirit and the Church 5

GracePointe Church — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Speaker Series - Phyllis Tickle - Q and R

GracePointe Church — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Author and Speaker Phyllis Tickle responds to questions.

Speaker Series - Phyllis Tickle

GracePointe Church — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Spirit and the Church 4

GracePointe Church — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Spirit and the Church 3

GracePointe Church — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Spirit and the Church 2

GracePointe Church — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Spirit and the Church 1

GracePointe Church — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Bible: The World's Most Dangerous Book Part 4

GracePointe Church — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Worth

GracePointe Church — Sun, 25 May 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Bible: The World's Most Dangerous Book Part 3

GracePointe Church — Sun, 11 May 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Bible: The World's Most Dangerous Book Part 2

GracePointe Church — Sun, 04 May 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The Bible: The World's Most Dangerous Book

GracePointe Church — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Easter Message

GracePointe Church — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:00:00 GMT

This podcast includes the GracePointe Choir singing Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go

Palm Sunday Message

GracePointe Church — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 20:00:00 GMT

In My End Is My Beginning - Part 5

GracePointe Church — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 20:00:00 GMT

In My End Is My Beginning - Part 4

GracePointe Church — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:00:00 GMT

In My End Is My Beginning - Part 3

GracePointe Church — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:00:00 GMT

In My End Is My Beginning - Part 2

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 20:00:00 GMT

In My End Is My Beginning - Part 1

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Speaker Series - Philip Yancey

GracePointe Church — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Church and Significance - Part 3

GracePointe Church — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Church and Significance - Part 2

GracePointe Church — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Church and Significance - Part 1

GracePointe Church — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Listening

GracePointe Church — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan discusses the importance of listening to those we may disagree with. This message is a response inspired by last week's dialog with Dr Forrest Harris.

Lessons Learned from Duck Dynasty - Part 3

GracePointe Church — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan talks with Dr Forrest Harris about race relations in the church. Dr Harris presents his ideas for how we can move forward towards freedom and justice.

Remembering the Life of Martin Luther King Jr

GracePointe Church — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Lessons Learned from Duck Dynasty - Part 2

GracePointe Church — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan talks about the tale of two Robertsons.

Lessons Learned from Duck Dynasty

GracePointe Church — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Pastor Stan looks at the recent controversial statements by members of the TV Show, Duck Dynasty.

GracePointe Church | Nashville, TN

Kat Armas + Shannan Martin in Conversation

Kat Armas + Shannan Martin in Conversation

Easter: What Does God Do About Injustice?

Christ Crucified: Palm Sunday

Christ Crucified: A Conversation

Christ Crucified: Did Jesus Die for Our Sins?

Christ Crucified: Did Jesus HAVE to Die?

The (Actual) State of the Union with Doug Pagitt

Christ Crucified: Putting the Cross in Its Place

Ashes and Dust: An Introduction to Lent and Ash Wednesday

Epiphany : Stan Mitchell

Epiphany : Calming the Storm

Epiphany : Feeding the 5,000

Epiphany : The Baptism of Jesus

Epiphany : The Visit of the Magi

Epiphany : God is a Verb

Advent : O Little Town of Bethlehem

Advent : Joy to the World

Hell Bent with Brian Recker

Advent : O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Liturgies for Resisting Empire

Cultivate : Gratitude

Cultivate : Compassion

Discovering Your Internal Universe

Cultivate : Patience

Cultivate : Mystery

Cultivate : Community

Cultivate : Love

Cultivate: Preparing the Soil

Cultivate: Preparing the Soil

Inherent Union with God - Stan Mitchell

GracePointe 201: Church

GracePointe 201: Jesus

GracePointe 201: God

GracePointe 201: The Bible

The Afterlife - Stan Mitchell

Grab Bag: Question + Response

Grab Bag: Kat Armas

Grab Bag: The Beatitudes

Grab Bag: Salvation (Part Two)

Pride Sunday

Grab Bag: Is Jesus Our Savior?

Grab Bag: The New Testament

Grab Bag: The Hebrew Bible

*BONUS* An Evening with Dan McClellan

Grab Bag: The Council of Nicaea

Grab Bag: Faith and Citizenship

Grab Bag: The Book of Revelation

Guest Speaker: Colby Martin

Easter

Palm Sunday

Meeting Paul Again: What Do We Do with Paul Today?

Meeting Paul Again: Romans

Meeting Paul Again: Philippians

Meeting Paul Again: 2 Corinthians

Meeting Paul Again: Philemon

Celebrating a Decade of Lessons and Grace (With Stan Mitchell)

Sharpies and Pencils: Taking Inventory | GracePointe Church

We Become What We Belove | Advent Series

Joy to the World | Advent Series

Mary / Peace | Advent Series

Joseph / Hope | Advent Series

GracePointe Gives Thanks | GracePointe Church

Q+R | Unlearning Series

A Liturgy of Lament | GracePointe Church

On the Brink: Responding to the 2024 Election | GracePointe Church

Skip Collins | GracePointe Church

Hell | Unlearning Series

Prayer | Unlearning Series

Brit Barron & April Ajoy | GracePointe Church

Exclusivism | Unlearning Series

Atonement | Unlearning Series

Original Sin | Unlearning Series

Labor Day | Unlearning Series

Hope | Unlearning Series

Joy | Unlearning Series

The Journey | Unlearning Series

Community | Unlearning Series

Faith | Unlearning Series

BONUS An Evening with Dan McClellan