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The Daily Cut

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Every time a pastor prepares a sermon, there’s material that influences, shapes, and informs, but gets cut from the final preach. That's why we, Park Community Church, started The Pastor's Cut. We want to give YOU a chance to go behind the scenes and access the content that informs the teaching at Park each week. If you're wanting to grow in your understanding of and fascination with the Bible, you've come to the right place.
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Episodes

#42 Living A Blessed Life

Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We've cut the Pastor's Cut, and instead will be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with Near North's Small Groups and Women's Ministry Director, Lisa Bishop, and she’s sharing on Psalm 119, acrostic Hebrew poetry, and loving God's Word.

Mar 26, 202014 min

#41 Why You Should Number Your Days

Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We've cut the Pastor's Cut, and instead will be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with Lincoln Park Location Pastor, Joe Riccardi, and he’s sharing on Psalm 90, the timelessness of God, and why you should number your days.

Mar 25, 202016 min

#40 A Mighty Refuge

Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We've cut the Pastor's Cut, and instead will be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with South Loop Location Pastor, Raef Chenery, and he’s sharing on Psalm 46, Martin Luther, and how God is our refuge.

Mar 24, 202012 min

#39 The Heart's Desire

Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We've cut the Pastor's Cut, and instead will be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with Near North Associate Pastor, Trevor Lovell, and he's sharing on Psalm 42, The Pilgrim's Regress, and a desire of the heart.

Mar 23, 20209 min

#38 Mystery Of Tomorrow

Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We'll be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with Near North Associate Pastor, Trevor Lovell, and he's sharing on Psalm 25, Nine Inch Nails, and wisdom in seasons of disruption.

Mar 21, 20209 min

#37 The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We'll be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with Near North Associate Pastor, Trevor Lovell, and he's sharing on Psalm 23, T.S. Eliot, and God as our shepherd.

Mar 20, 202010 min

#36 Aligning Our Words

Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We'll be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with Near North Associate Pastor, Trevor Lovell, and he's sharing on Psalm 19, the morning and evening star, and using our words well.

Mar 19, 20209 min

#35 Still In Control

Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We'll be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with Near North Associate Pastor, Trevor Lovell, and he's sharing on Psalm 2, Mike Tyson, and fear.

Mar 18, 20207 min

#34 Inner Riches

Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We'll be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with Near North Associate Pastor, Trevor Lovell, and he's sharing on Psalm 1, Victor Frankl, and the cultivation of a rich inner life.

Mar 17, 20206 min

#33: Intercession of the Holy Spirit

On this week's episode, we will be talking about our inheritance, our adoption in Christ, and getting run over by golf carts! This week, we are on with Near North Associate Pastor, Trevor Lovell, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 8:12-17.

Mar 11, 202023 min

#32: Adopted into the Family of God

On this week's episode, we will be talking about our inheritance, our adoption in Christ, and getting run over by golf carts! This week, we are on with Near North Associate Pastor, Trevor Lovell, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 8:12-17.

Mar 03, 202018 min

#31: Living a Life in the Spirit

On this week's episode, we will be talking about setting our minds on the Spirit and what it can look like to follow the Holy Spirit's leading in an increasingly post-christendom society. This week, we are on with Associate Church Planting Pastor from West Rogers Park, Phil Adams, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 8:1-11.

Feb 26, 202025 min

#30: Don't Run with Scissors!

On this week's episode, we will be talking about sin, natural disasters, and running with scissors! This week, we are on with IT Director, Steve Ferry, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 7:7-25.

Feb 19, 202022 min

#29: Cultivating Spiritual Formation

On this week's episode, we will be talking about the role of the Holy Spirit, hearing the Spirit's voice in our lives, and spiritual formation! This week, we are on with Center Region Teaching Pastor, Steve Coble, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 7:1-6.

Feb 11, 202021 min

#28: Slaves to Righteousness

On this week's episode, we will be talking about idolatry, behavior modification and obedience from the heart! This week, we are on with Near North Pastor and Center Region Leader, Nathan Payne, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 6:15-23.

Feb 05, 202014 min

#27: Fighting Against Sin

On this week's episode, we will be talking about fighting against sin, our identity in Christ, and baptism! We will be joined by Near South Region Pastor and Bridgeport Pastor, Kensen Lam, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 6:1-14.

Jan 29, 202029 min

#26: Dealing With The Fear of Death

On this week's episode, we will be talking about how to deal with the fear of death, the Tower of Babel, and Jacob's Ladder! This week, we are on with Forest Glen Pastor, Dan Osborn, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 5:12-21.

Jan 21, 202020 min

#25: Season 3 Launch | Introducing Grace

We are so happy to be back with Season 3 of the Pastor's Cut! On this week's episode, we will be talking about the introduction of grace and New Year's Resolutions. We are kicking off Season 3 of the Pastor's Cut with Norwood Park Pastor, Brenton Smith, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 5:1-11.

Jan 15, 202023 min

#24: How Have You Been Intentional About Shaping the Faith of Your Kids?

On this episode of the Pastor’s Cut, we'll be wrapping up Season 2 of the Pastor's Cut, seasons of doubt, and answering the question, "how have you been intentional about shaping the faith of your kids?" Our guest this week is Center Region Lead Pastor and Near North Pastor, Nathan Payne, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 4:13-25.

Nov 27, 201926 min

#23: Are you made righteous or declared righteous?

On this episode of the Pastor’s Cut, we’re talking about some of the different aspects of justification, some of Paul's story, and answering the question, "if I am saved through faith and not works, does that give me a free pass to do what I want?" Our guest this week is Center Region Teaching Pastor, Jackson Crum, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 4:1-12.

Nov 20, 201922 min

#22: Are You Flying on Standby?

On this episode of the Pastor’s Cut, we’re talking about the Trinity, resting in justification and answering the question, "as a person of faith, how do I handle my doubts?" Our guest this week is Near South Region Pastor and Bridgeport Pastor, Kensen Lam, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 3:21-31.

Nov 14, 201929 min

#21: Who is the Superhero of Your Story?

On this episode of the Pastor’s Cut, we’re talking about grace and sin, how we can sometimes put God on trial, and answering the question, "how do you lovingly confront a brother or sister in Christ who is in sin?" Our host this week is South Loop Pastor, Raef Chenery, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 3:9-20.

Nov 06, 201931 min

#20: How Do You Lovingly Confront a Brother or Sister in Christ Who is in Sin?

On this episode of the Pastor’s Cut, we’re talking about grace and sin, how we can sometimes put God on trial, and answering the question, "how do you lovingly confront a brother or sister in Christ who is in sin?" Our host this week is Near South Region's Church Planting Associate Pastor, Noah Chung, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 3:1-8.

Oct 30, 201930 min

#19: Can You Lose Your Salvation?

On this episode of the Pastor’s Cut, we’re talking about the heart motivation of holiness, the discipline of fasting, and answering the question, "can you lose your salvation?" Our host this week is Lincoln Park Teaching Pastor, Steve Coble, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 2:17-29.

Oct 23, 201927 min

#17: Special Episode: A Conversation on Identity and Idolatry

On this special episode of the Pastor’s Cut, we’re talking about the issue of idolatry and how the book of Romans uses homosexuality as an example of this. We know this passage often gets misused, so in an effort to handle this with care, we wanted to invite two of our Park Pastors to help walk us through it. Our guests this week are Nathan Payne from Near North and Raef Chenery from South Loop and we will be talking about Romans 1:24-32.

Oct 09, 201935 min

#16: How Do You Practice Thankfulness?

On this episode of the Pastor’s Cut, we’re talking about the practice of thankfulness and about how people are able to understand God, even though they have never had the gospel fully explained. Our host this week is Norwood Park Pastor, Brenton Smith, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 1:18-24.

Oct 04, 201926 min

#15: How Have You Seen the Power of God At Work?

On this episode of the Pastor’s Cut, we’re talking about the power of God and how no one is outside of the saving power of the Resurrection and answering the question, “Is coffee an acceptable addiction in the church?” Our host this week is Forest Glen Pastor, Dan Osborn, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 1:16-17

Sep 26, 201931 min

#14: Are You Stopping at Yellow Lights?

On this episode of the Pastor’s Cut, we’re talking about “stop light conversations” and answering the question, “Why do Christians focus so much on sin, on the bad, instead of focusing on the good, especially the Good News of the Gospel?” Our host this week is Jamie Borchik, who is a part of the Rogers Park Teaching Team, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 1:1-15!

Sep 16, 201932 min

Pastor's Cut | Season 2

Every time a pastor prepares a sermon, there’s all kinds of material that influences, shapes, and informs, but gets cut from the final preach. That's why we started The Pastor's Cut, to give YOU a chance to go behind the scenes and access the content that informs the teaching at Park each week. If you're wanting to grow in your understanding of the Bible, dive deeper into spiritual formation practices, and hear practical applications to stuff you’ve got going on in your life, you've come to the ...

Sep 14, 201910 min
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