The Foundry Church Podcast
By The Foundry Church
The Foundry Church PodcastMay 22, 2023
Need to Prove - Jump, Don't Jump - Week 3
If our faith is about... you know, faith... then why do we feel such a strong urge to *prove* everything?
Megapastors & Cowboys - Jump, Don't Jump - week 2
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This week we take a look at pastors who go too hard on the Greek word study, and cowboys who don't realize that the translation they prefer is actually the one that changed the text.
Eclipse - Jump, Don't Jump - week 1
Week 1 of our series Jump, Don't Jump - where we're looking at information and misinformation, and how they interact with our faith and the way we interact with the world.
Pentecost - Sacred space, week 10
The finale of our series Sacred Space, in which we examine the Pentecost arrival of the Holy Spirit among the believers.
Ascension - Sacred Space, week 9
Week 9 of Sacred Space, in which Seth talks about the ascension of Jesus and what it means that the Universal Christ goes out into the universe.
I Am the Resurrection and the Life - Sacred Space, week 8
Week 8 of our series Sacred Space.
The Resurrection - Sacred Space, week 7
This week we celebrate Easter, remembering the Resurrection of Jesus, and exploring what it means to us and for us.
I Am the Door - Sacred Space, week 5
Week 5 of Sacred Space, examining the statement of Jesus - "I Am the Door."
The Crucifixion - Sacred Space, week 6
This week we're diving into Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and his crucifixion mere days later.
I Am the Good Shepherd - Sacred Space, week 4
Week 4 of Sacred Space.
I Am the Vine - Sacred Space, week 3
Week 3 of Sacred Space, taking a look at Jesus' statement, "I Am the Vine."
I Am the Living Bread - Sacred Space, week 2
Examining Jesus' statement about being the Living Bread, Bread of Life, etc.
I Am the Light of the World - Sacred Space, week 1
Week 1 of our series Sacred Space. We're taking a look at the Cosmic Christ, looking both outward and inward, to see if we can find a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and how God is at work in us and in the world around us.
Trouble of the World - The Gospel According to Sinead, week 6
The final week of our series, The Gospel According to Sinead. This week we showed the video for her song, Trouble of the World, which we can't include in the sermon video or podcast archive. The link to watch the video for yourself is below:
Take Me to Church - The Gospel According to Sinead, week 5
No podcast intro or outro this week, as I (Joseph) am home sick. This is week 5 of our Gospel According to Sinead series. In it we talk about church hurt, redemption, and stepping into who we are created to be.
V.I.P. - The Gospel According to Sinead, week 4
Week 4 of our Gospel According to Sinead series. This week, we're taking a look at the song V.I.P.
Something Beautiful - The Gospel According to Sinead, week 3
We're diving into the song 'Something Beautiful' this week. It's a beautiful meditation and conversation between the singer and God. Enjoy!
Black Boys on Mopeds - The Gospel According to Sinead, week 2
This sermon examines the song Black Boys on Mopeds, by Sinead O'Connor. It was her response to the British government's condemnations of the massacre in Tiananmen Square, pointing out that they were perpetrating the same sort of indiscriminate killing of unarmed people at home in England.
War - The Gospel According to Sinead, week 1
Who is Sinead O'Connor? If you only know her for one thing, it's probably her 1992 appearance on SNL. To all outward appearances, her brave and defiant performance derailed her career as a pop star. But to her, it re-railed her career, allowing her to continue being who and what she always was at heart - a seeker of truth and justice, and a prophetic voice calling out the powerful.
Debacle - Awful, week 4
Week 4 of our 2023 Advent series, Awful. This week we look at the word 'Debacle.'
Emergency - Awful, week 3
Week 3 of our 2023 Advent series.
Catastrophe - Awful, week 2
Week 2 of our 2023 Advent series, Awful.
Disaster - Awful, week 1
Week 1 of our 2023 Advent series. We promise, it's not as bad as it sounds. Actually, it's a surprisingly optimistic Christmas...
Brainstorm 2023, week 1
Week 1 of the 2023 version of Brainstorm, the series where we choose a scripture at random, and write a sermon live, in person, and in real time.
Reframing Failure - HIAW, week 4
The final week in this series, How It All Works, wherin we take a second look at what it means to fail or succeed.
Reframing Fear - HIAW, week 3
Fear is built into the human experience. Fear of heights, fire, even of the dark help to keep us safe in an unsafe world. But does Fear have the final word? Should it? Or is there a path forward where Fear informs our experience, but is not the ultimate influence?
Apples - HIAW, week 2
Week 2 of this series, in which our Family Life Pastor, Hunter Maerz, tells us about apples, heterozygosity, and not forcing things into a smaller timeframe. It takes as long as it takes.
How it All Works - HIAW, week 1
There are no straight rivers. Oak trees drop thousands upon thousands of acorns for every one that grows up into a tree. These, and many other examples from nature, show us a picture of a God who is less concerned with efficiency and efficacy, and more concerned with the process.
October 15, 2023 Sermon
This is a special one-off message, in which we talk through what it looks like to pursue faith, justice, comfort, and healing in the midst of difficult life circumstances. There are many questions, and few easy answers. But it is in the difficult times, when we feel broken and broken-hearted, that God is nearest to us.
Wrap-Up - MSGR, week 10
The finale of our series Mountains and Seas and Gardens and Roads.
Roads 2/2 - MSGR, week 9
Week 9 of Mountains & Seas & Gardens & Roads. We're finishing up the gospel of Luke this week, putting a bow on our journey through the gospels. Next week will be a more experiential, wrap-up sort of week.
Roads 1/2 - MSGR, week 8
Week 8 of this series, and we're starting in on Luke. Luke examines the key question, "How do we mature in service?"
Gardens 2/2 - MSGR, week 7
Finishing up the gospel of John this week, wherein the dominant image is of a beautiful garden, and we're pursuing the question, "How do we receive joy?"
Gardens 1/2 - MSGR, week 6
Week 6 of this series, in which we dive into the gospel of John and ask the question, "How do we receive joy?"
Seas 2/2 - MSGR, week 5
Part two of the gospel of Mark, which focuses on the image of dark and stormy seas as a way to get at the question, "How do we face suffering?"
Seas 1/2 - MSGR, week 4
We're continuing our journey through the gospels, starting on the gospel of Mark this week. The key image in Mark is of stormy, chaotic seas, and the key question addressed is, "How do we face suffering?" In Mark, Jesus models how to live in and deal with suffering and grief, while also remaining hopeful in the presence of God.
Mountains 2/2 - MSGR, week 3
Week 3 of this series finds us finishing up the gospel of Matthew, asking the key question, "How do I face change?"
Mountains 1/2 - MSGR, week 2
The first of two weeks focused on the gospel of Matthew, the dominant image of mountains, and the question, "How do we face change?"
Intro - MSGR, week 1
Week 1 of a series we're calling Mountain & Seas & Gardens & Roads. This series takes a fresh look at the gospel accounts not as simply four concurrent accounts of the life of Jesus, but as a single continuous path that addresses some of life's key questions through the story, person, teachings, and ministry of Jesus. Join us on the Fourfold Path during this series!
The Party - Party, week 5
The final week of our series Party, where we take a deep, long look at the parable of the Prodigal Son. This was a 5th Sunday, which means our kids and students were in service with us the whole time. Enjoy!
The Older Son - Party, week 4
Week 4 of our series taking a long look at the parable of the Prodigal Son. This week, we're focusing in on the Older Son in the story, and it's a bit of a tough look in the mirror!
The Father - Party, week 3
Week 3 of our series Party, and this time around we're focusing on the Father in the story. Catch up on past episodes in this series to get the full picture!
The Younger Son - Party, week 2
No intro/outro this week, and sorry for being a week late with this one. I (Joseph) was on vacation last week. :-)
This is week 2 of our series called Party, wherein we are spending 5 weeks diving deeply into what is commonly called the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but could more accurately be called the Parable of the Dysfunctional Family. This week focuses on the Younger Son. Enjoy!
The Invitation - Party, week 1
In this five-week series we will explore a parable about a dysfunctional family through the various perspectives and experiences of the key characters. We often live with the idea that the fullness of life we’re looking for is elsewhere but what if what we’re looking for is already here? What if the Party’s already started and you’ve already been invited?
Wrap-Up - The Many Faces of God, week 11
Every person is created in the image of God. Is the image of God singular, or vast and multifaceted? If it’s true that every person is created in the image of God, why do we all have different perspectives? Why do we find ourselves coming to different conclusions about a particular issue? Maybe we do well to think of God as a mosaic. As we live into the fullness of who we were created to be, we each serve to reveal various aspects of God. And as we live in community, we collectively display a more full and tangible picture of the heart of God. In this series, we explore the nature of God, the nature of ourselves, and the nature of each other for the sake of reclaiming God’s intended reality and creating a better you and a better world.
Joy and Abundance - The Many Faces of God, week 10
Every person is created in the image of God. Is the image of God singular, or vast and multifaceted? If it’s true that every person is created in the image of God, why do we all have different perspectives? Why do we find ourselves coming to different conclusions about a particular issue? Maybe we do well to think of God as a mosaic. As we live into the fullness of who we were created to be, we each serve to reveal various aspects of God. And as we live in community, we collectively display a more full and tangible picture of the heart of God. In this series, we explore the nature of God, the nature of ourselves, and the nature of each other for the sake of reclaiming God’s intended reality and creating a better you and a better world.
Faithfulness and Courage - The Many Faces of God, week 9
Every person is created in the image of God. Is the image of God singular, or vast and multifaceted? If it’s true that every person is created in the image of God, why do we all have different perspectives? Why do we find ourselves coming to different conclusions about a particular issue? Maybe we do well to think of God as a mosaic. As we live into the fullness of who we were created to be, we each serve to reveal various aspects of God. And as we live in community, we collectively display a more full and tangible picture of the heart of God. In this series, we explore the nature of God, the nature of ourselves, and the nature of each other for the sake of reclaiming God’s intended reality and creating a better you and a better world.
Wisdom and Truth - The Many Faces of God, week 8
Every person is created in the image of God. Is the image of God singular, or vast and multifaceted? If it’s true that every person is created in the image of God, why do we all have different perspectives? Why do we find ourselves coming to different conclusions about a particular issue? Maybe we do well to think of God as a mosaic. As we live into the fullness of who we were created to be, we each serve to reveal various aspects of God. And as we live in community, we collectively display a more full and tangible picture of the heart of God. In this series, we explore the nature of God, the nature of ourselves, and the nature of each other for the sake of reclaiming God’s intended reality and creating a better you and a better world.
Creativity and Depth - The Many Faces of God, week 7
Every person is created in the image of God. Is the image of God singular, or vast and multifaceted? If it’s true that every person is created in the image of God, why do we all have different perspectives? Why do we find ourselves coming to different conclusions about a particular issue? Maybe we do well to think of God as a mosaic. As we live into the fullness of who we were created to be, we each serve to reveal various aspects of God. And as we live in community, we collectively display a more full and tangible picture of the heart of God. In this series, we explore the nature of God, the nature of ourselves, and the nature of each other for the sake of reclaiming God’s intended reality and creating a better you and a better world.
Hope and Radiance - The Many Faces of God, week 6
Every person is created in the image of God. Is the image of God singular, or vast and multifaceted? If it’s true that every person is created in the image of God, why do we all have different perspectives? Why do we find ourselves coming to different conclusions about a particular issue? Maybe we do well to think of God as a mosaic. As we live into the fullness of who we were created to be, we each serve to reveal various aspects of God. And as we live in community, we collectively display a more full and tangible picture of the heart of God. In this series, we explore the nature of God, the nature of ourselves, and the nature of each other for the sake of reclaiming God’s intended reality and creating a better you and a better world.