In this week's podcast, the pastors of Grace Auburn begin discussions on how and why they study the Bible. But at the same time, UFOs somehow made it into this episode. The heart of this episode is linked to a Thomas Watson quote where he implores Christians across time to warm themselves at the fire of meditation. How has our culture abused that word and how can we as faithful followers of Jesus reclaim the ancient practice of studying the Word of God, delighting in it, and being warmed, as Kin...
Oct 03, 2023•36 min
In the first of our round table discussions on "The Good Way," Pastors Matt Dean, Caleb Farrow, Jeff Hollis, Jason Ingle, and Lee Cadden discuss where and how each of them begins his day in the Word of God. Whether by listening or reading, having your day saturated with the Word of God must be central to the believer's day...that the "word of Christ" may dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:16). Note: the audio on our new board wasn’t mixed correctly, so thanks for bearing with the low volume on th...
Sep 26, 2023•29 min
In this week's episode of the podcast, Lee Cadden shares about the upcoming season of the Grace Auburn Church Podcast. Over the rest of the Fall, we will gather in round table format to discuss the means of grace we experience through the Holy Spirit as we journey with Him and one another in being formed into the image of Christ. We believe these habits of grace, habits of the household, and habits in authentic gospel community are truly the ancient practices that lead to deep, spiritual formati...
Sep 19, 2023•12 min
In this week's episode, our Grace Kids leaders share their journey into the life of our church as members and how one yes led to another as the Lord faithfully brought them onto our staff team. Leah serves as Grace Kids Director and Sarah as our Grace Kids Coordinator.
Sep 12, 2023•28 min
This week, Lee sits down with John Beatty as he shares his journey into vocational ministry as our most recent addition to the Grace Auburn Church staff team. Please bear with us in this episode: there is a low hum that we could not isolate and/or eliminate from the recording, but the conversation was too rich to try and re-record.
Sep 05, 2023•28 min
In this episode, Lee and Matt discuss disappointment. How do you live faithfully before a holy God, knowing that even when things do not turn out the way you hoped, He is still sovereign and faithful? He is always trustworthy. With a walkthrough of Philippians 4:5-7, Matt reminds us of who is in control of not only where we worship together but of our very lives. The Hiding Place - Corrie Ten Boom (https:// rb.gy/p59w3 )
Aug 29, 2023•28 min
In our final episode of our series on calling into vocational ministry, Matt Dean shares his journey beginning in 1996 when a college pastor asked him one life-altering question. Matt's answer changed everything, and God's faithfulness to call and lead him into pastoral ministry is an incredible story. As Lead Pastor of Grace Auburn Church, Matt provides primary direction for leadership, vision, and preaching.
Aug 22, 2023•29 min
In this week's podcast, Kari Glemaker shares her calling into vocational ministry and how God in His goodness led her and Dave from Cincy, OH all the way back to Auburn! She's been on staff since 2020 and has served our teams in Kids, Hospitality, and now serves as Women's Ministry Director. She is the primary point of contact for shepherding the women of Grace Auburn Church and oversees women's ministry events.
Aug 15, 2023•34 min
In this week's podcast, Caleb Farrow shares his story and calling into pastoral ministry. Beginning with more than a decade in student ministry, Caleb provides leadership and oversight of Grace Campus and the many expressions of authentic Gospel communities throughout the church.
Aug 08, 2023•28 min
In this week's episode, Jarrod Holt shares his journey into vocational ministry. As Creative Arts Director, Jarrod provides leadership and direction for our team of musicians, working alongside our pastors to lead Grace Auburn in a whole-life response in worship of Jesus, as well as media and design oversight for various ministries within the church.
Aug 01, 2023•29 min
On this episode of the Grace Auburn Church Podcast, Associate Pastor Jeff Hollis shares his journey of calling into vocational ministry, specifically his calling to be a pastor here at Grace Auburn Church. This is a wonderful conversation of confirmation and affirmation, and also one full of challenge and the faithful response of the Hollis family to say, "Yes!" to the Father's leading in Jeff's life. As Associate Pastor, Jeff provides pastoral care for members of Grace Auburn Church and oversig...
Jul 25, 2023•25 min
This week on the podcast, Amy Vaughn shares her family's story of journeying between 4 states all along the Gulf Coast following the call of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amy serves as our Hospitality Director and serves our volunteers, staff, and members in a variety of ways, and we love having her on our staff team. People are the Mission - Danny Franks - https:// rb.gy/k7rw5
Jul 18, 2023•21 min
In this week's podcast, Caroline Sasnett shares her story of being called into ministry at an early age and her journey over 15 years of volunteering and serving her local congregations that ultimately led to her first role on a church staff in Washington, D.C. She and her family relocated after the pandemic of 2020 and have been faithful members of Grace Auburn since they arrived on the Plains. We are thrilled to have her serving our church as the Communication and Media Coordinator.
Jul 11, 2023•29 min
In this episode, Raina Lanier, Grace Students Director, shares her story of coming to faith and calling into ministry. Her experience coming on to our staff team has uniquely equipped her to care for, love, and serve our students and their families. We are honored to have her join our staff team!
Jul 05, 2023•26 min
On this week's podcast, we ask the questions again of our newest Associate Pastor, Jason Ingle: 1) In discerning your calling into vocational ministry, was there one voice, or perhaps a few, that confirmed the Lord's calling on your life? 2) Why in the world would you want to work for a church? If you could do anything in the world, why work for Grace Auburn Church?
Jun 27, 2023•31 min
The next several months will contain interviews with each of our staff members. In each conversation, we will ask and answer two questions: 1) In your calling into ministry, was there a consistent voice, or voices, that served to confirm and shape your calling? and 2) Why in the world would you want to work for a church? In this first episode of this series, Executive Pastor Lee Cadden will share the direction of our conversations and his own story of being called into pastoral ministry.
Jun 20, 2023•14 min
Lee Cadden and Associate Pastor, Jeff Hollis, go long-form through Jeff and Chelsea's story of returning to the church after many years on their own. In telling their story of joining Grace Auburn as members and eventually as part of the staff team, the conversation points to the Biblical expectation that we would belong to one another as members of a local church. This episode contrasts the mindset of 1st generation church planters and members - "whatever it takes to get the mission done" with ...
Jun 06, 2023•47 min
Lee Cadden and Matt Dean discuss the centrality of our mission - that the city, campus, and nations would know and love Jesus by establishing authentic gospel communities - and how we do this through the "one anothers" of those communities. God has placed each of us exactly where we are - in our city, on our local campus, and among the many nations He has brought to Auburn. Let us be a people who dare not waste such an eternal opportunity and responsibility.
May 30, 2023•31 min
In this episode, Executive Pastor, Lee Cadden has a conversation with Kari Glemaker and Caleb Farrow, both long-time staff members and community group leaders at Grace Auburn, on the importance of how and why we establish authentic gospel communities. Why does this phrase matter, and how is it playing out in the city, on Auburn's campus, and among the nations that God has brought to Auburn. Caleb and Sarah's story from previous podcast: https://podcasters. spotify.com/pod/show/graceauburn/episod...
May 24, 2023•37 min
In this first episode of the Grace Auburn Church Podcast, Lead Pastor, Matt Dean, and Executive Pastor, Lee Cadden tell the story of how it all began. From the beginning of a dream to plant a church in Auburn, we tell the story of how God birthed a new church with a heart for the city, campus, and nations to know and love Jesus. Together we talk about our mission statement, how it came about, and why membership in a local church matters. We finish by taking a flyover of how and why we gather for...
May 17, 2023•41 min
A brief introduction to season one of the Grace Auburn Church Podcast. We are excited to spend the next four episodes with leaders from our church on what makes us...well...us. What does the DNA level of a church look like, and why does church membership still matter in our day? Together, we are being formed into His image, both individually as a local expression of His bride. Whether you are new to Grace Auburn or have been with us for years, we hope these conversations are an encouragement!...
May 16, 2023•5 min
