Artisan Church Podcast

The prophet Micah speaks with eloquence about a “controversy” between the people and God. They want to focus on proper worship, while God wants them to focus on justice and mercy. In his own time, Jesus points the people back to these themes at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Epiphany): Epiphany”

In the story of Jesus, we find frequent reminders that our stories are bound up with the story of our family—and with the entire family of God. And sometimes families walk in darkness. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People (Epiphany): Epiphany”

A special message from Pastor Don Schiewer, of Dust Church and Ancient Jesus/Future Faith. Speaker: Don Schiewer Part of the series “Work of the People (Epiphany): Epiphany”

We celebrate the last day of the liturgical Christmas season (albeit a couple days late) by reflecting on the story of the magi visiting the child Jesus. This often misplaced story offers us a moving picture of God’s desire in Jesus to offer salvation to every tribe and nation—not just a select few. This is indeed good news! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin

From the sensational imagery of the prophet Isaiah to the miraculous healings of Jesus, the Kingdom of God is a spectacle. But what do we do when real life does not seem to fit that description? James tells us: be patient. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People: Advent”

The prophets of Israel and the apostles of the Church spoke of the work of the messiah as integrated: inclusive of groups typically left on the margins. Christ’s fulfillment of these words crossed boundaries of all kinds, giving us a faith of integrity and wholeness. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People: Advent”

As people who want to be prepared for Jesus to show up, our first order of business is to make sure we are not asleep when he gets here. What does it mean to be fully awake to God’s presence and work? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People: Advent”

When religious leaders fail their people, God promises to deal with them—and also promises the people that there will be a good shepherd, that he is the head of the church, and that all will find refuge. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People: Liturgy as Community”

Jesus sometimes spoke with the alarming voice of the prior prophets of Israel, predicting calamity and dire circumstances for God’s faithful. It is tempting to assign these predictions to our own time, but there might be a simpler explanation. Speaker: Dr. Kristen Brown, Leadership Team Chair Part of the series “Work of the People: Liturgy as Community”

When some people tried to draw Jesus into their religious debate, he did what he always did: he redefined the question and called them to something deeper. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People: Liturgy as Community”

What would happen if we showed up for worship and nothing was prepared? Speaker: ??? Part of the series “Work of the People: Liturgy as Community”

We are captivated by the heart of God for hurting people and a suffering creation, seeking to bring compassion to those needs and a just end to their underlying causes. Speaker: Melody Boyd, leadership team member Part of the series “Foundations: The values that define us.”

We humbly recognize the sovereign power, reverent mystery, and gracious wonder of God, who is worthy of our worship and full devotion. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Foundations: The values that define us.”

We are inspired by the breathtaking artistry of our creator and seek to reflect that beauty in all we do as we co-create with him. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Foundations: The values that define us.”

We are deeply rooted in the historic Christian faith as revealed in scripture and worked out in the life of God's people through the ages. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Foundations: The values that define us.”

We are a covenantal family of authentic relationships and reconciliation in the image of God, who exists in perfect communion as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — yet one God. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Foundations: The values that define us.”

We conclude the series the way we began: with Artisans sharing their personal stories. But this time, the emphasis is on what is giving us hope. Let’s be inspired by learning what is keeping us all going! Speaker: The people of Artisan Part of the series “World Falling Apart*: *But We’re Staying Together”

One of the deepest callings of being in Christian community is to bear one another’s burdens. In this way, we can all navigate our challenges together. And what’s more: we live into the example of Jesus, who identifies with all humanity in his own suffering. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “World Falling Apart*: *But We’re Staying Together”

The Bible instructs us to rejoice in our suffering. If we’re not careful with this text, it seems dismissive at best and cruel at worst. Let us look more closely at what this seemingly impossible call might mean. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “World Falling Apart*: *But We’re Staying Together”

One of the overly simplistic platitudes we are trying to avoid is the idea that we’ll all be fine “in the sweet by and by,” some future hope. We should seek to find some balance between a real hope in God’s ultimate healing and saving work and the need for peace and relief in the here and now. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “World Falling Apart*: *But We’re Staying Together”