Friends, on this Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, I want to talk to you about walls and bridges. There is a tendency today to be simplistic and one-sided about walls and bridges: walls are bad and keep people out, while bridges are great and establish connection. But you need both walls and bridges—both identity and relevance, both the Word and the Word procla ... Show More
Dec 2024
Freeing Your Family for God
Friends, I always love preaching on the Feast of the Holy Family because I think the biblical message here is very surprising. We say the Bible is associated with family values, and indeed it is, but they're probably not the ones we would automatically think of. We see this in th ... Show More
15m 12s
Nov 19
The Marks of Spiritual Leadership
<p>Friends, we come to the final weekend of the liturgical year and the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King. Now, our country was formed in rebellion against a king, and kingship as a political reality is far removed from us. But what does kingship mean for us spiritu ... Show More
14m 54s
Nov 11
The Old World Has Been Shaken
<p>Friends, we come to the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, which means that next Sunday is the final Sunday of the liturgical year. During this time, the Church always gives us apocalyptic readings, and our Gospel today is from “the little apocalypse” in the Gospel of Luke. ... Show More
14m 50s
May 2025
Friends – What Good Are They? (Open Forum)
<p>In our times, friendship is relatively ignored. Every other kind of love, every other kind of relationship is a hot topic. Everybody is writing about romance or family, while friendship is seen as uninteresting.</p>
<p>And yet, friendship is absolutely vital. Do you understand ... Show More
39m 10s
Aug 15
A Prayer When You Don't Have Any Friends
Loneliness can creep in even when we’re surrounded by people. Sometimes it’s because we avoid small talk, sometimes because we fear being hurt, and sometimes because our own pride keeps us from deeper connections. In this daily prayer and heartfelt devotional, Kelly Balarie chall ... Show More
6m 16s
Sep 16
An Insider’s View on Trans Violence: A Call for Understanding, Love, and Grace | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 36
<p>In this powerful episode, Neeza Powers shares how a life-altering encounter with Jesus reshaped identity, purpose, and courage, just 95 days in. From leaving life as “Nicole” to discovering the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, Neeza and Ryan wrestle with how boldne ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2024
Stop Forcing Friendships - Signs You’ve Outgrown Certain Friends
Friendships are supposed to last forever, right? But what happens when the people who once felt like home start feeling like strangers? In this episode of A Really Good Cry, we dive deep into the bittersweet reality of outgrowing friendships. As we grow and change, so do our n ... Show More
26m 16s
May 2025
How Jesus Modeled Emotional and Relational Boundaries
<div>Ever feel like saying no makes you a bad person? Or that being loving means being endlessly available? Well, you’re not alone. But when you look at how Jesus actually lived, you see something surprising - He didn’t say yes to everyone, and He wasn’t afraid to set limits. If ... Show More
17m 30s
Feb 2025
A Prayer for When a Friendship Falls Apart
If you've walked through losing a friendship, I see you. I know it is painful and, at times question, provoking. But, let Jesus in that space. - Chelsey DeMatteis 🎙 🎉 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW - YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER:
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5m 44s