In this message, the second in our series, "The Critical Journey," Richie Reeder invites us on a transformative journey of discipleship. Richie explores the idea that life with God is not just about belief or behavior, but a lifelong journey of transformation. Join us as we delve into the stages of faith, with a focus on community, learning, and belonging. You can learn more about The Critical Journey and take the assessment here: http://www.janethagberg.com/uploads/3/9/3/4/39346357/spiritual_li...
Jul 20, 2025•27 min
In this message from Terry Timm, we embark on a journey of transformation that goes beyond mere belief and behavior, exploring a framework called "The Critical Journey." Through personal reflections and biblical stories, such as the journeys of Abram and the Samaritan woman, discover how God invites us to trust, surrender, and grow in our relationship with Him.
Jul 13, 2025•31 min
In this message from Katherine Sikma Wadsworth, we explore the sustaining power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Through the metaphor of babies in the womb, we're invited to consider how we're constantly surrounded and nourished by God's presence. Katherine delves into the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 19, showing how God tenderly cares for us in our moments of deepest need. We're reminded that sometimes the most spiritual act is simply taking care of our physical needs - resting, eating, and lis...
Jul 06, 2025•25 min
In this episode, Katherine Sikma Wadsworth shares an engaging story from her honeymoon to Maui, using it as an analogy for how the Holy Spirit guides us through life. She draws on biblical references and personal experiences to illustrate the importance of listening to divine wisdom, even amidst life's struggles. Katherine reminds listeners that, just like a journey with unexpected turns, our spiritual path is guided by love, not fear, reassuring us that we are never truly alone.
Jun 22, 2025•25 min
In this message, Terry Timm explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as the giver of life, tracing its role from the creation account in Genesis to its work in shaping Christ within us. He highlights historical and biblical foundations, such as the Nicene Creed and the birth of the church, underscoring how the Spirit nurtures our character and forms Jesus in us. The message concludes with a call to invite the Spirit to cultivate holy thoughts, actions, and love in our lives.
Jun 15, 2025•32 min
In this message from Richie Reeder, we are invited to explore the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Ths talk focuses on Acts 2, where the Spirit arrives dramatically with violent winds and tongues of fire. This pivotal moment reveals three key themes: God's presence, power, and gospel proclamation. We're challenged to examine our reliance on the Holy Spirit—are we aware of His presence and exhibiting the fruits of the Spirit in our lives? Even in times of waiting, God is working. Just as ...
Jun 09, 2025•28 min
In this message, Richie Reeder explores the story of Lydia from Acts 16 and highlights the significance of her hospitality in the early spread of Christianity. He reminds us that Lydia's openness and her role as a dealer in purple cloth symbolize how simple acts of hospitality can lead to significant spiritual impact, connecting it to our own lives. Let's consider how we can practice everyday hospitality, making others feel seen, heard, and loved through own resources, homes, and time.
May 25, 2025•25 min
In this message from Terry Timm, we explore the question, "What kind of world do you want?" Through an exploration of Revelation 21 and John 13, we delvs into the transformative power of resurrection, offering a vision of a new creation where love and divine renewal shape the future. Join Terry as he guides us through the implications of living out this new command in our everyday lives.
May 18, 2025•25 min
In this message, Terry Timm explores the role of shepherding in the Christian faith, drawing connections between the legacy of Peter and the responsibilities of modern believers. He emphasizes the significance of listening to and following the Good Shepherd, Jesus, highlighting how all followers are called to act as under-shepherds, guiding others with love and care. With references to biblical texts and the assurance of God's eternal protection, Terry encourages listeners to embrace their calli...
May 11, 2025•30 min
In this message, Katherine Sikma Wadsworth delves into the epilogue of John's Gospel, focusing on the restoration of Peter after his denial of Jesus. She draws parallels between Peter's journey and the epic conclusion of "The Lord of the Rings," emphasizing themes of return, reorientation, and repair. Katherine invites listeners to reflect on how Jesus might be revealing Himself in new ways in their lives, encouraging them to embrace opportunities for redemption and recommissioning in the ongoin...
May 04, 2025•26 min
In this message from Richie Reeder, the essence of Jesus's post-resurrection presence unfolds with profound significance. With a focus on the lectionary reading from John 20:19-31, Richie invites us to explore the themes of presence, peace, forgiveness, and realness that emerge in the encounter between Jesus and His disciples. Through storytelling and relatable insights, Richie encourages us to embody these qualities in our own lives, reflecting the transformative light of Easter.
Apr 27, 2025•24 min
In this Easter message from Terry Timm, we explore into the significance of the resurrection of Jesus, illustrating it as more than just the start of a new day, but as the dawning of a new kind of day. Through the lens of Matthew's gospel, Terry invites us to explore how this event represents a transformative moment in history, offering hope and a fresh perspective on life's narrative. With a focus on themes of triumph over death and a call to transformation, he encourages us to embrace the revo...
Apr 20, 2025•18 min
In this message, Terry Timm explores the themes of "Foxes, Hens, Donkeys, and the Way of Peace." Drawing insights from Luke 13 & 19 he reflects on the steadfast journey of Jesus to Jerusalem and the symbolic meanings of foxes, hens, and donkeys in the pursuit of peace. Join Terry as he invites us to examine the kind of king we choose to follow and the transformative power of Jesus’ love and compassion.
Apr 13, 2025•29 min
In this message, Richie Reeder guides us through the challenging yet transformative call to love our enemies, drawing from Jesus's countercultural teachings in Luke 6:27-36. As we navigate the wilderness season of Lent, Richie invites us to reflect deeply on our heart's posture towards those who oppose us, encouraging us to embrace a path of generosity and grace.
Apr 06, 2025•22 min
In her thought-provoking message, Katherine Sikma Wadsworth explores the concept of toxic positivity, emphasizing the importance of embracing emotional honesty. She draws on the story of Lazarus from John 11 to illustrate how Jesus wept with Mary and Martha, demonstrating the power of shared grief and authentic presence. Katherine encourages us to resist the urge to rush past pain, fostering deeper connections with ourselves, others, and God.
Mar 30, 2025•28 min
In his message, Terry Timm explores the beginning of Jesus's public ministry. Reflecting on the season of Lent and the theme "From the Wilderness to the Glory," Terry emphasizes the transformative power of repentance and the call to join Jesus in his kingdom work. By examining Matthew 4, Terry invites listeners to consider how they are being called to follow and participate in bringing hope and healing to the world.
Mar 23, 2025•34 min
Delving into Jesus' temptations in the wilderness, Richie Reeder explores the themes of relevance, spectacle, and power, encouraging us to seek surrender and spiritual growth. The message concludes with a meditative reflection, "The Wilderness As Teacher," from theworkofthepeople.org, which beautifully encapsulates the spiritual journey from wilderness to transformation.
Mar 09, 2025•28 min
In her talk, Katherine Sikma Wadsworth reflects on the mysterious nature of prayer, drawing on the life of Mother Teresa and the teachings of scripture to illustrate the complexity and beauty of communion with God. She introduces the concept of exploring prayer through four lenses—talking to God, talking with God, listening to God, and being with God—emphasizing that these practices coexist to deepen our spiritual connection. By encouraging the cultivation of silence, minimizing distractions, an...
Mar 02, 2025•25 min
In this message, Terry Timm explores the transformative power of contemplation by emphasizing the principle "we become what we behold." He discusses how engaging deeply with God's presence through prayer and contemplation can lead to an inner transformation, making us more like Christ. God invites all of us to adopt a contemplative posture, encouraging practices that ground us in hope, silence, and spiritual endurance amid life's challenges.
Feb 23, 2025•36 min
In this message, Terry Timm explores the profound importance of attuning ourselves to the voice of God. He emphasizes the significance of adopting a posture of surrender and openness, akin to the biblical Samuel's plea, "Speak, Lord, your servant is listening." Through personal anecdotes and biblical narratives, Terry invites listeners to practice discerning God's loving and wise guidance in their lives.
Feb 16, 2025•32 min
Richie Reeder invites us to transition from a traditional approach of simply talking to God, to actively listening for His voice. Drawing from John 10:2-5, he illustrates Jesus as the Good Shepherd and us as His sheep, who are attuned to His voice. This imagery encourages us to develop a deeper, more interactive relationship with God—shifting from a monologue to a dialogue with Him. Richie references Samuel and Mary as models of attentive listening, emphasizing the importance of being fully pres...
Feb 09, 2025•22 min
In this message from Terry Timm, we delve into the transformative concept of partnering with God to shape the world around us. Drawing from Luke 11:1-13, we see Jesus teaching His disciples how to pray, highlighting the importance of persistence and faith. Prayer is portrayed not just as a passive act, but as a dynamic partnership with the Divine to "bend the arc of human history" towards God's kingdom. This message challenges us to view prayer as an act of "spiritual defiance" against forces op...
Feb 02, 2025•23 min
In this message from Terry Timm, we explore the depth of prayer by examining the Lord's Prayer from Luke 11. Prayer is not merely about speaking to God but engaging in a multifaceted conversation with God. Jesus teaches us about our 'how much more' Father in heaven—a God who desires to give us good gifts, surpassing the generosity of earthly parents. This understanding encourages us to approach prayer with confidence and expectation. There are four powerful ways to engage with God in prayer: won...
Jan 26, 2025•31 min
In this message from Terry Timm, we're invited to dive deeper into our relationship with God. The Lord's Prayer, as found in Luke 11, serves as our guide. We're encouraged to focus our eyes on the Father, remembering that God is already gazing at us with love. This beautiful image of 'beholding God beholding you, smiling' reminds us of the intimate connection we have with our Creator. The concept of attachment theory is applied spiritually, suggesting that our salvation is about being securely a...
Jan 19, 2025•32 min
As we journey to deepen our prayer life, we are reminded that we are all beginners in communicating with God. This message from Katherine Sikma Wadsworth, explores the transformative power of prayer through Jesus' teachings in Luke 11. The Lord's Prayer, provided by Christ as a model, shifts our approach to God from seeing the Divine as distant to addressing God as 'Father' or more intimately 'Abba' (Daddy). This perspective invites a warm, compassionate connection with the Creator. By practicin...
Jan 12, 2025•27 min
In this message from Terry Timm, we explore the story of the Magi and King Herod, revealing key insights into human nature and God's revelation. The Magi, guided by a star, symbolize our potential for goodness and spiritual pursuit and remind us to stay attentive to God's signs. In contrast, Herod represents humanity's darker side, driven by fear and a desire for control. This dichotomy prompts us to reflect on our hearts and motivations: Are we, like the Magi, willing to follow God's guidance t...
Jan 05, 2025•29 min
In this message from Katherine Sima Wadsworth, we're invited to rediscover the power of wonder in our spiritual lives. The central theme revolves around the shepherds' encounter with angels in Luke 2, announcing Christ's birth. This biblical story reminds us that God often breaks into our ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. Just as the shepherds were amazed and responded by seeking out the Christ child, we too are called to be attentive to God's presence in our world. By lowering our threshold...
Dec 22, 2024•26 min
In this message from Terry Timm, we explore the concept of Advent as a time for revelation. Drawing from Isaiah 9 and Matthew 4, we're reminded that God's light persistently breaks into our darkness. The imagery of the Advent calendar, with its hidden surprises behind each door, beautifully illustrates how God's revelations often come to us - mysterious yet present, waiting to be discovered. The fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy in Jesus' ministry in Galilee reminds us that God often works in une...
Dec 15, 2024•30 min
In this message, Richie Reeder invites listeners to reflect on the significance of conflict and trials in both our favorite Christmas stories and our personal lives. By drawing parallels between classic holiday films and the trials we face, he emphasizes how perseverance through adversity leads to character development and hope. As we journey through Advent, Reeder encourages us to embrace these challenges, trusting that they ultimately strengthen our faith and bring us closer to the true hope f...
Dec 09, 2024•25 min
In this message from Terry Timm we explore the theme of renewal. Advent is a time to reflect on Christ's past, present, and future comings, encouraging personal and communal renewal. Through scriptural insights and reflections on the concept of "palingenesia - a re-genesis," this message underscores the hope of a renewed creation and the transformative possibilities it holds.
Dec 01, 2024•17 min
