Dangerous Worship: Dangerous Living - Ken Wetmore Living a life of service is an act of worship. What do we risk if we go “all in” and follow Jesus’ example of being a servant to all? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: podcast@wholelife.church SUBSCRIBE NOW to our weekly podcast Speaking of Grace to listen to the message this podcast was based on - https://speaking-of-grace.captivate.fm/listenlinks Our weekly mess...
Nov 16, 2022•21 min•Ep. 337
Dangerous Worship: Dangerous Expressions - Richard Hickam How many of our senses are we allowed to use in worship? What do we risk when we push our comfort zones and allow worship to happen in creative new ways? One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked: Is there an expression of worship I can live out in my neighborhood without words or a pamphlet? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: podcast@wholelife.churc...
Nov 09, 2022•47 min•Ep. 336
Dangerous Worship: Dangerous Community - Tami Cinquemani Who should be allowed into the community of worship? What do we risk by holding a large, inclusive picture of God?" One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked: What does the church risk by creating reasons to keep people out of fully engaging in a worshipping community? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: podcast@wholelife.church SUBSCRIBE NOW to our we...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 335
Dangerous Worship: Dangerous Desire - Ken Wetmore What is taking God’s place in our lives right now? What do we risk by allowing God to be the greatest desire of our hearts? One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked: What does God like about how you are worshiping? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: podcast@wholelife.church SUBSCRIBE NOW to our weekly podcast Speaking of Grace to listen to the message this ...
Oct 26, 2022•43 min•Ep. 334
Great Question: What Is the Kingdom of God? - Ken Wetmore Jesus says, "it is like . . ." and then tells a parable. Scripture says, "It's in you,” "It's among us," "It's coming", and "It's here," so what does Jesus mean when he says, "the Kingdom of God?” One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked: Is the kingdom of God “Good News” to you? If so, how are you sharing it? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: podc...
Oct 19, 2022•37 min•Ep. 333
Great Question: Uncomfortable With the Comforter - Ken Wetmore I understand God is found in the Trinity as Father, Son, and Spirit. However, it seems that most Christians – and most churches – are only comfortable talking about and seeking an experience with the Father and Son. Why does it seem like there is hesitancy to fully experience the Spirit when Jesus told his followers that the Spirit would be our closest connection to God? How can the church most faithfully engage with God’s Spirit in ...
Oct 12, 2022•51 min•Ep. 332
After the Storm - Ken Wetmore Listen as Pastor Ken delivers a timely message in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which caused widespread damage across Cuba and the southeast United States, making landfall in Florida. What stood out to you this week? Something we said, didn’t say, or could have said in more detail? We would love to hear your thoughts and comments! Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: podcast@wholelife...
Oct 05, 2022•31 min•Ep. 331
Great Question: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow - Ken Wetmore I hear questions all the time about the great difference between the angry “Old Testament God” and the loving “New Testament God.” So much of the Bible is poetic, metaphoric, and prophetic. If it was written by people within a variety of ancient cultures without benefit of the scientific and technological understandings of today, how can we understand these inconsistencies? How literally should we take Scripture?” Our #WholeLifeReflect...
Sep 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 330
Great Question: Sheep In Other Folds? - Ken Wetmore We begin our annual "Great Question!" series. This week, Pastor Ken will address the following question from the WLC congregation: "If all of humanity is the family of God and Jesus tells us that he has “sheep in other folds,” does that mean people of other faiths outside of Christianity could have a relationship with God and be part of God’s kingdom?” Our #WholeLifeReflection for this week asked: How does what you believe on this topic impact ...
Sep 21, 2022•53 min•Ep. 329
A Place At The Table - Ken Wetmore Isaiah 55:1 says, “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free!" God has prepared a table that will give rest to the weary and nourish the soul. We all arrive penniless, without means to compensate for this gift of grace we are given, and there is a place prepared for each of us.? What stood out to you this week? Something we said, didn’t, or could have said in more detail? We would love to...
Sep 14, 2022•48 min•Ep. 328
We Are Family: Arise To Awareness with Special Guest Stanton Reed Each person comes to faith and the gospel with a different life “filter.” How can we best learn from each other’s perspective and, therefore, more fully understand what God intends for our purpose and mission? One of our #WholeLifeReflections asked: How has the inclusion in your life of others, unlike yourself, given you a fuller picture of God? What stood out to you this week? Something we said, didn’t, or could have said in more...
Sep 07, 2022•57 min•Ep. 327
Seasons, Nostalgia, and the Return of Andy McDonald This episode is bonus content from Episode 326 with Senior Pastor Emeritus Andy McDonald. Andy McDonald was a pastor at WholeLife Church for 37 years in many roles, including Senior Pastor for a great deal of those nearly four decades. This week was Andy's first behind the WholeLife pulpit since his retirement a year ago in 2021. It was good to have him back for the message, the podcast, and this conversation. It is just what the title says...S...
Sep 02, 2022•10 min
We Are Family: Arise To Your Season - Special Guest Speaker Andy McDonald As people age and eventually retire, does that mean their work in the body of Christ is done? How do responsibilities and mission change as Christians grow older? What special benefit can be found in a multi-generational church? One of our #WholeLifeReflections asked: If Christ has to save us in spite of ourselves, how might we learn to lean in on him and find rest for our souls? What stood out to you this week? Something ...
Aug 31, 2022•42 min•Ep. 326
We Are Family: Marriages Arise In American culture, we have been taught to fight for our rights and to push back on those who stand in our way. Yet the Bible has a repeated message that, in the right context, submission is a good thing. Jesus submitted to the will of God. We are to submit to Jesus. While some would take Paul’s words in Ephesians and twist them to create male dominance/headship, it is clear from the passage that Paul intends that husbands and wives submit to each other without on...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 325
We Are Family: Singles Arise It can be very lonely being a single Christian. Churches are generally directed toward the married and their families. There can also be the subtle message that, if you don’t get married, you are never complete. This is a very different idea than the message Jesus and Paul share in the New Testament. According to them, while marriage is good, singleness is better. So, whether you are happily single or looking to get married, we’re celebrating you this week and discus...
Aug 17, 2022•41 min•Ep. 324
We Are Family: Arise to Education There is a false narrative that science and Christianity aren’t compatible. The Bible teaches us that wisdom is one of the most worthwhile pursuits. Learning goes behind memorizing facts. True learning teaches us how to understand and apply those facts. As a new school year begins, we should remember that learning isn’t just for the young; it is for us all. One of our #WholeLifeReflections asked? How does education that seeks heart transformation look different ...
Aug 10, 2022•51 min•Ep. 323
God on the Big Screen: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Ken Wetmore This week will conclude Ken’s Summer Blockbuster series. The movies chosen in this series have contemplated many interesting aspects of our life and faith journey. In “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” Mr. (Fred) Roger's empathy, kindness and decency soon chip away at a reporter’s anger and jaded outlook on life, forcing him to reconcile with his own painful past. What stood out to you this week? Something we said, didn...
Aug 03, 2022•45 min•Ep. 322
God on the Big Screen: Something the Lord Made - David Banks Based on a true story, Vivien Thomas (Mos Def), a black man in the 1930s, is originally hired as a janitor, he proves himself adept at assisting the "Blue Baby doctor," Alfred Blalock (Alan Rickman), with his medical research. When Blalock insists that Thomas follow him to Johns Hopkins University, they must find a way to skirt a racist system to continue their study of infant heart disease. Thomas is indispensable to Blalock's progres...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 321
BONUS! We went long on Episode 320 with special our special guest and TV/Filmmaker #DanMerchant after screening his film 'Lord Save Us From Your Followers! As usual we decided to take that extra time and make a bonus episode which we teased at the end of 320 and here it is! Go behind the scenes with Dan and see what it takes to be successful and following your dreams as Christian filmmaker and content creator in Hollywood. Lots of fun and laughs to round this BONUS episode, enjoy!...
Jul 22, 2022•16 min
God on the Big Screen: Lord Save Us From Your Followers by Ken Wetmore/Dan Merchant In this 2008 documentary, Hollywood producer and director, Dan Merchant, sets out to discover why Jesus is widely liked while many find His followers to be obnoxious. The documentary is a study on the Christian culture wars that were raging at the time the documentary was made and continue to rage to this day. Rating: PG-13 One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked: How are you imitating Jesus right now? D...
Jul 20, 2022•58 min•Ep. 320
God on the Big Screen: Inside Out This week, Ken's message will be a reflection on the Disney movie: "Inside Out." God formed us and knows us from the inside out. Each one of us is a different and unique creation, and we are loved and accepted for who we were created to be. How should this truth affect our life? One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked: Do you ever feel guilty for feeling certain emotions? If so, which ones, and why do you feel guilty? What stood out to you this week? So...
Jul 13, 2022•51 min•Ep. 319
God on the Big Screen: Good Night and Good Luck This week begins Ken's Summer Blockbuster series. We will be considering how faith and spirituality are seen in several different films. This week’s movie is based on a true story that contemplates making difficult decisions to maintain personal integrity. One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked: How do you balance love, grace, and kindness with standing up for what is right? What stood out to you this week? Something we said, didn’t say, ...
Jul 06, 2022•54 min•Ep. 318
Voices of WLC - Jordan Soliday: Arise to an Unhurried Life What if our society’s devotion to speed and efficiency—not only in pace, but in thinking and behavior—is the primary culprit for the crises of today? What if hurried leadership is the cause? In the words of psychologist Carl Jung, “Hurry is not of the devil; hurry is the devil.” What does the Bible and various modern industry leaders teach about the re-emergent practice of “slowing,” and how can it transform us into the 21st century disc...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 317
If you are from Central Florida and consider have a little 'foodie' in you, this bonus episode is for you! As often happens during the taping of our podcast we get caught in a tangent, off topic, which occasionally turn into a bonus episode...enjoy!
Jun 24, 2022•9 min
Voices of WLC - Tatiana Perez: Arise in the Darkness When we’re facing our darkest moments, instead of seeking to rise out of a difficulty, what might it mean when we are called to rise into a challenging situation? How do we find the courage to arise into the darkness? In the garden of Gethsemane as Jesus was about to face the darkest hours of his life, what did he do to rise to the challenge? Anything that stood out to you this week? Something we said, didn’t say, or could have said in more de...
Jun 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 316
Voices of WLC - Michael Paradis: Arise to Making the Sabbath The Sabbath was created to be a time of joy, but it’s not always experienced that way. When human rules are added on top of rules on top of rules to “protect” the Sabbath, this day of blessing can be misinterpreted and its meaning lost. How can we ARISE to the realization that the Sabbath is the most powerful and meaningful spiritual discipline in our lives? Anything that stood out to you this week? Something we said, didn’t say, or co...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 315
Love At Work: Where the Grass is Greenest - Ken Wetmore We complete our series on the 10 Commandments with #10 - God wants us to have life to the full. We will never find true peace and happiness when we obsess on wishing that we had the things that others have. This was Satan’s original sin in heaven. One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked: Are you happy with your life "as is?" If not, what do you think would make you happy and content? We would love to hear your thoughts and comments...
Jun 08, 2022•43 min•Ep. 314
Voices Of WLC - Gina Creek: Arise To Wait This week begins our annual summer series where voices from the WholeLife Church Community share a message from their life journey. This year, we have invited our speakers to discuss how they have experienced God's call to "Arise" and how they have responded. One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked: What are you doing right now to grow mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially? We would love to hear your thoughts and comments! Reach out to...
Jun 01, 2022•59 min•Ep. 313
Love At Work: The Language Of Love - by Anderline Bredy The ninth commandment is a commitment to relational intimacy that is transparent in accountability, breaks the chokehold of condemnation, and releases the hurt into newness of life. The ninth commandment seeks to bring us into the same relational community that brought forth life. One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked us to ponder Matthew 12:37 - For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned We ...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 312
BONUS: It's The Summer Of Blockbuster's At Wholelife Church! We would love to hear your thoughts and comments! Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 ■ Email: podcast@wholelife.church Thank you for listening! Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media at the following links and while you’re there,...
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