# terence (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover terence. Page: Feed: --- ## The Restful Heart _2026-08-16 · Ward Church Podcast_ In Psalm 46, Rev. Terence Gray invites us to discover how God offers true rest in a world that never seems to slow down. While chaos, uncertainty, and constant demands compete for our attention, this Psalm reminds us that God remains our refuge, strength, and ever-present help. Rather than removing every storm from our lives, God meets us within them, sustaining us through His presence and the… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/90a1a845-ff50-45f0-a81b-101c6ac1ea52/audio.mp3) ## [Less than two weeks to go](https://imterencelester.substack.com/p/less-than-two-weeks-to-go) _2026-08-09 · Terence Lester, Ph.D. · From Streets to Scholarship by Terence Lester_ We're gearing up to shoot our first film, and we'd love your help getting there [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210460946/e929811b190c1ca513839dc4d7591622.mp3) ## Create in Me a Clean Heart _2026-08-09 · Ward Church Podcast_ In Psalm 51, Mark Ordus invites us into David’s powerful prayer of confession after one of the darkest moments of his life. Rather than focusing only on individual mistakes, this message explores David’s deeper request: that God would cleanse the very root of sin within him and restore his heart. Through David’s cry for mercy, pardon, and purity, we see that God’s forgiveness is more than excusing… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/27f38415-8396-409c-ac83-569cba5783d2/audio.mp3) ## The Biblical Perspective on Joy _2026-08-02 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this standalone message, Rev. Caz Minter explores the Bible’s surprising vision of joy, showing that true joy is not dependent on favorable circumstances but is rooted in the presence, work, and promises of God. Drawing from John 15, James 1, and Philippians 4, he reveals how Scripture calls believers to pursue a deeper joy that can coexist with grief, endure through trials, and flourish amid… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/40eb096d-2a14-499e-ab1b-03a8ef798811/audio.mp3) ## [I'm Directing My First Film in Atlanta](https://imterencelester.substack.com/p/im-directing-my-first-film-in-atlanta) _2026-08-02 · Terence Lester, Ph.D. · From Streets to Scholarship by Terence Lester_ We're Making a Movie. Yes, Really. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209403464/482649917bb8fa22f19439b15cd8ae14.mp3) ## The Secure Heart _2026-07-26 · Ward Church Podcast_ In Psalm 139, Rev. Nicole Unice invites us to consider one of the deepest questions of the human heart: Who am I? In a world that constantly pressures us to build our identity from achievements, preferences, relationships, and performance, God offers something radically different—a secure identity that is received, not created. Drawing from Psalm 139 and Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7, this message… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/5a0f706f-d5a9-466f-92a9-7a80de5a94bf/audio.mp3) ## The Anxious Heart _2026-07-19 · Ward Church Podcast_ The sermon focused on Psalm 55 and the reality of anxiety, showing that even David, a man after God's own heart, struggled with overwhelming fear, distress, and emotional turmoil. The message explained that anxiety often arises when our hearts are pulled in many directions by the opinions, expectations, and pressures of life, causing us to lose sight of God's presence. While science helps us… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/8f858123-5dd1-4506-a737-0c810ebd2e87/audio.mp3) ## The Broken Heart _2026-07-12 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this sermon on Psalm 31, Rev. Sean Carroll invites us to discover how God meets us in the reality of a broken heart. Rather than minimizing pain or rushing toward easy answers, the psalm models a deeply honest faith—one that brings fear, grief, and confusion directly to God while choosing to trust Him as refuge and fortress. Through David’s raw expressions and Christ’s ultimate fulfillment of… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/2079aefd-853f-4c72-b41f-f00916b4a4c8/audio.mp3) ## In God We Trust _2026-07-05 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this message from Psalm 33, Rev. Terence Gray invites us to examine where we place our confidence and security. Drawing on the psalmist’s contrast between earthly strength—armies, power, and resources—and the steadfast watchfulness of God, Pastor Terence reveals how easy it is to trust in what feels tangible and controllable. Yet Scripture consistently redirects our attention away from… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/c6717480-393f-4ebf-8b25-fed71190bedc/audio.mp3) ## The Content Heart _2026-06-28 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this opening message of Psalms for Your Summer, Rev. Terence Gray invites us into Psalm 16 to rediscover the rare and resilient gift of contentment. Drawing from David’s honest prayer, this sermon reframes contentment not as passive acceptance but as a deep, active trust that God alone is our portion and our good. Pastor Terence exposes how easily we grow accustomed to God’s blessings—treating… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/204cdf0e-349d-41e4-8a9a-f6ba34fb639e/audio.mp3) ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sUPYxROOzFQB) _2026-06-28 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [The Courage to Continue Dreaming](https://imterencelester.substack.com/p/the-courage-to-continue-dreaming) _2026-06-24 · Terence Lester, Ph.D. · From Streets to Scholarship by Terence Lester_ Why Storytelling Matters More Than Ever ## Don't Be A Hero _2026-06-21 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this standalone message, Mark Ordus invites us to release our exhausting need to be the hero of every story and instead embrace our true calling as disciples of Jesus. Drawing from the lives of Saul and David in 1 Samuel alongside the call of Ephesians 5:1–2, the sermon reveals how our striving to fix, rescue, and control often mirrors Saul’s downfall—seeking glory apart from God’s direction.… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/43f7bbcf-ea4c-40d0-a2c9-acaef7727f0a/audio.mp3) ## [Searching for Home in a Chaotic World](https://imterencelester.substack.com/p/searching-for-home-in-a-chaotic-world) _2026-06-15 · Terence Lester, Ph.D. · From Streets to Scholarship by Terence Lester_ Four ways I try to create home for people who have been made invisible, and why the thing we are missing most is each other ## The EPC Motto & Mission _2026-06-14 · Ward Church Podcast_ On the eve of Ward Church’s denomination’s annual gathering, Rev. Sean Carroll reflects on the heart of the EPC motto—“In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity”—through Romans 14. He clarifies the difference between core gospel convictions and faithful disagreements, grounding the church in the authority of Scripture while calling believers to humility in areas… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/da25b8a6-b4d7-4978-a0a1-06998543cad5/audio.mp3) ## [A Conversation with Dr. Terence Lester and Vonnetta L. West: How Do We Create the Beloved Community](https://imterencelester.substack.com/p/a-conversation-with-dr-terence-lester) _2026-06-09 · Terence Lester, Ph.D. · From Streets to Scholarship by Terence Lester_ A recording from Terence Lester, Ph.D.'s live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201120230/9c3876481cdef8c4911dea588c8c9204.mp3) ## [How Do You Keep Your Heart From Going Cold?](https://imterencelester.substack.com/p/how-do-you-keep-your-heart-from-going) _2026-06-08 · Terence Lester, Ph.D. · From Streets to Scholarship by Terence Lester_ Three unexpected lessons ## Anchored in an Unshakeable Kingdom _2026-06-07 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this message from Hebrews 12:25–29, Mark Ordus invites us to hear both the warning and the promise at the heart of the gospel: do not refuse the voice of God, because everything that can be shaken will be shaken—but God’s kingdom will remain. Drawing on the contrast between the old covenant delivered through Moses and the new covenant established in Christ, this sermon reframes how we… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/fa5dc917-3928-465d-b284-5124709864e0/audio.mp3) ## Anchored in the Unchanging Promises of God _2026-05-31 · Ward Church Podcast_ On Ward Church’s 70th Anniversary Sunday, Rev. Terence Gray calls us to remain anchored in the unchanging promises of God, drawing from Hebrews 6:13–19. Reflecting on Abraham’s faith and the legacy of those who went before us, Pastor Terence reminds us that God’s character secures every promise—offering a hope that steadies our souls in uncertain times. As we celebrate God’s faithfulness over… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/a957fa63-cdb9-46dc-99da-ef2dd41b529d/audio.mp3) ## Anchored in an Unchanging Call to Faith _2026-05-24 · Ward Church Podcast_ [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/70af10d3-bd1c-4928-988d-d67852b710c8/audio.mp3) ## [What We’ve Been Building](https://imterencelester.substack.com/p/what-weve-been-building) _2026-05-18 · Terence Lester, Ph.D. · From Streets to Scholarship by Terence Lester_ A lot has happened and it's time to catch you up ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ziOZLSpvEggz) _2026-05-18 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## Anchored in the Unchanging Love of a Disciplining Father _2026-05-17 · Ward Church Podcast_ In Hebrews 12, we discover that God’s discipline is not a sign of rejection, but evidence of His unchanging love. In this message from the Anchored series, Mark Ordus explores how hardship and suffering can become tools of formation rather than reasons to lose heart. By fixing our eyes on Jesus—who endured opposition and suffering for our sake—we are invited to reframe discipline as the loving… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/ee2e7f0e-32ce-4e4a-b973-e89c5d7d1917/audio.mp3) ## [Avoid This When Hearing God's Voice](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdom-truth-power/episodes/Avoid-This-When-Hearing-Gods-Voice-e3igpm2) _2026-05-13 · Terence Lockette · Kingdom Truth & Power Podcast_ Hearing God's voice is crucial to our walk with King Jesus. However, there are times we want to hear God speak but for reason's unknown to us, He is seemingly silent. Is it that God refuses to speak to us? Or, could it be something else? A big shout out to Youtuber Dah:ter for bringing this reality to my door. I encourage you to support her here: https://www.youtube.com/@dahter\_ [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23969ec0/podcast/play/119088258/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-27%2F422926339-44100-2-5988610e8b2fa.mp3) ## Anchored in the Unchanging Mercy of Our High Priest _2026-05-10 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this message from Hebrews 4:14–16, Rev. Terence Gray invites us to anchor our faith in the unchanging mercy of Jesus Christ, our great High Priest. In a world marked by instability, shifting expectations, and personal failure, this passage reminds us that we are not left without representation before God. Jesus has entered heaven itself on our behalf, fully understanding our weakness while… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/e9f461fa-d854-4933-b7d3-c32dc04a4b0c/audio.mp3) ## [God Honors This About Husbands and Fathers](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdom-truth-power/episodes/God-Honors-This-About-Husbands-and-Fathers-e3if9kr) _2026-05-06 · Terence Lockette · Kingdom Truth & Power Podcast_ The thoughts, ways, and character of God far exceeds that of man. When God appoints, he doesn't repent. This is especially true for men who are husbands and fathers. This principle I discuss explains this. God honors what He bestows to those who are and will become husbands and fathers. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23969ec0/podcast/play/119039067/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-25%2F422861245-44100-2-2aa6824b16448.mp3) ## Anchored to the Unchanging Savior _2026-05-03 · Ward Church Podcast_ In a world marked by constant change, distraction, and drift, Hebrews 2 calls us to pay careful attention to the great salvation we have received in Jesus Christ. In this message, Rev. Nicole Unice invites us to rediscover Jesus as the unchanging anchor for our souls—the One who entered fully into our humanity, suffered in love, and now holds us steady amid uncertainty. Drawing on the imagery of… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/b93a5ada-8c7b-4ca3-b104-65b20858cc84/audio.mp3) ## [God's Testimonies Belong to You](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdom-truth-power/episodes/Gods-Testimonies-Belong-to-You-e3if9ht) _2026-04-29 · Terence Lockette · Kingdom Truth & Power Podcast_ We have a heritage in Christ Jesus. Many don't consider that what God has done throughout human history is part of that. I encourage you to take the testimonies of many people over the course of time for yourself. It's your inheritance! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23969ec0/podcast/play/119038973/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-25%2F422861012-44100-2-7f2384fda821d.mp3) ## Anchored in the Unchanging Supremacy of Christ _2026-04-26 · Ward Church Podcast_ In a world marked by constant change, shifting expectations, and personal storms, this opening message in the Anchored series centers our faith on the unchanging supremacy of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 1, Rev. Terence Gray invites us to see Jesus not merely as a helper in difficult moments, but as the eternal Son who receives the honor, bears the names, shares the attributes, and performs… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/a4d2710d-df35-4d0d-acdf-a87615853ec7/audio.mp3) ## [A Secret to Divine Healing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdom-truth-power/episodes/A-Secret-to-Divine-Healing-e3i9k3g) _2026-04-23 · Terence Lockette · Kingdom Truth & Power Podcast_ Have you wondered whether God heals? Are you uncertain that God is willing to heal? Have you ever asked God to heal you but nothing has happened yet and you're ready to give up? Don't give up. Our heavenly Father has a method to His goodness and ways that are much higher than our ways. In this episode, I share a secret that God has highlighted in the scriptures that many miss. Also, I include… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23969ec0/podcast/play/118853168/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-22%2F422601236-44100-2-f690f8769c0b6.mp3) ## Lord…if only…if only _2026-04-12 · Ward Church Podcast_ Rev. Jacky Gatliff brings this message to Ward Church during a tender season of communal grief following the death of our senior pastor, Dr. Scott McKee. Drawing from John 11 and Jesus’ encounter with Martha and Mary after the death of Lazarus, she gives voice to the honest cry of “if only”—the questions, regrets, and deep longing that surface when loss disrupts faith and life. Rather than… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/01cbbc41-536f-4762-984b-ae8e656e6909/audio.mp3) ## The Resurrection and the Life _2026-04-05 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this Easter proclamation, Rev. Terence Gray invites us to encounter Jesus not merely as one who performs resurrections, but as the Resurrection and the Life. Rooted in John 11 and the story of Lazarus, this message holds together the deep reality of human grief with the unshakable hope of God’s power over death. Pastor Terence explores the tension of waiting, loss, and disappointment, naming… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/8e32c1cd-0ef7-42bb-ab12-16af3373927c/audio.mp3) ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KO7M0pj4ymV0) _2026-04-05 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## Palm Sunday _2026-03-29 · Ward Church Podcast_ On this Palm Sunday, Rev. Terence Gray leads the church through Mark 12:1–12, reflecting on Jesus’ parable of the vineyard and the call to faithful stewardship under God’s authority. Preached in the shadow of grief following the death of longtime senior pastor Rev. Dr. Scott McKee earlier in the week, this message gently connects the biblical theme of entrusted responsibility with a life… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/17bb9503-f6c5-49dc-9a82-9e3b307023e1/audio.mp3) ## Rethinking Relationships _2026-03-22 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this closing message of the Walk This Way series, Mark Ordus invites us to reconsider how following Jesus reshapes our everyday relationships. Drawing from the final chapters of Colossians, the sermon explores how Christian discipleship is lived out not just in belief, but in the ordinary spaces of marriage, family, work, and community. Paul’s repeated call to orient every word and action… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/c9c2b294-f06b-4bf8-9f7a-b05c2826e56e/audio.mp3) ## Marks of a Community _2026-03-15 · Ward Church Podcast_ Rev. Terence Gray explores Paul’s vision for a Jesus‑shaped community in Colossians 3, reminding us that Christian identity begins not with what separates us, but with the One who holds us together. In a world where differences easily feel overwhelming, Pastor Terence invites us to recover an “overview effect” of faith—learning to see ourselves and one another through the lens of Christ’s… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/c721ab00-6b94-4902-bc03-9b0fe1c098e6/audio.mp3) ## Death the Brings Growth _2026-03-08 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this message, Pastor Micah Williams invites us into the heart of Colossians 3, where Paul calls believers to embrace the profound truth that spiritual life begins with a kind of death. Pastor Micah explores how dying to our earthly nature—our old habits, desires, and patterns of sin—is not a punitive demand but a pathway into deeper freedom in Christ. Rooted in the already‑but‑not‑yet tension… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/ea21dca0-a5f3-4b4c-b93f-e83cec1a6d9e/audio.mp3) ## Lure of Legalism _2026-03-01 · Ward Church Podcast_ Legalism is subtle, appealing, and spiritually dangerous — and in this message, Dr. Scott McKee helps us see why. Teaching from Colossians 2, Pastor Scott explores how rule‑keeping, pride, and spiritual comparison can quietly replace a life rooted in Christ’s grace. He shows how legalism often begins with good intentions yet leads us toward false measures of maturity, misplaced confidence, and a… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/e3736e5b-e2e2-4ebb-99be-3d7382d3a9e6/audio.mp3) ## Disarming Grace _2026-02-22 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this message, Dr. Scott McKee invites us to consider the depth and wonder of God’s grace as revealed in Colossians 2:8–15. Paul’s vivid images—of baptismal union with Christ, canceled debts nailed to the cross, and defeated powers stripped of their weapons—reveal a grace that does more than forgive. It brings us from death to life, from outsider to beloved family, and from self‑reliance to… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/65158e64-ce38-4804-9744-3514ff00f347/audio.mp3) ## What It Means To Be Mature In Christ _2026-02-15 · Ward Church Podcast_ Christian maturity is not achieved by striving harder or adding spiritual extras to Jesus—it grows as we surrender every part of our lives to His loving reach and reign. In this message, Rev. Terence Gray guides us through Paul’s pastoral plea to the Colossian church, a community pulled toward influencers promising secret wisdom, higher knowledge, or spiritual shortcuts. Pastor Terence names the… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/cdec4de8-f055-4521-a4c2-cb273b919d1a/audio.mp3) ## The Supremacy of Christ _2026-02-08 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this message, Dr. Scott McKee invites us to confront a defining question of Christian faith: How big is your God? Teaching from Colossians 1:15–23, Pastor Scott lifts our eyes to the breathtaking supremacy of Christ—the One who reveals the invisible God, creates and sustains all things, and reconciles the world through His cross. When our view of Jesus shrinks, our lives shrink with it, leading… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/fcff7ee2-c0b3-400a-9a09-631550a3a032/audio.mp3) ## [Finding Hope in the Middle of Unrest](https://imterencelester.substack.com/p/finding-hope-in-the-middle-of-unrest) _2026-02-01 · Terence Lester, Ph.D. · From Streets to Scholarship by Terence Lester_ Reflections on community, compassion, and showing up when the world feels heavy ## The Power of Hope _2026-02-01 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this message from Dr. Scott McKee, we’re invited to rediscover a hope strong enough to carry us through disappointment, delay, and hardship. Rooted in Colossians 1, Pastor Scott shows how Paul frames the Christian life around faith and love that spring from a deeper hope—one grounded not in circumstances or personal resilience, but in the gospel itself. Through the image of a “hope chest,” the… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/e0ff8cd9-c39e-4f48-8814-6fc48d7d56ad/audio.mp3) ## Discipleship Roadmap _2026-01-25 · Ward Church Podcast_ Over the next two months in Walk This Way, Dr. Scott McKee invites us into Paul’s letter to the Colossians as a “U-turns are extremely legal” kind of journey—where real change is possible, and next steps matter. Setting the scene in Colossae (and neighboring Laodicea), he frames the letter as a passionate call away from lukewarm faith and toward full devotion, pointing to Paul’s own aim: to… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/a08e42d2-f9ba-49f3-9373-4bb23f5c4d50/audio.mp3) ## Gifted For A Purpose _2026-01-18 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this message from Rev. Nicole Unice, we’re invited to step back from the noise, discouragement, and uncertainty of our moment and rediscover who we are meant to be together as the Church. Drawing from Ephesians, Pastor Nicole challenges us to ask whether we are merely a collection of individuals or a congregation—a people gathered with purpose. Through vivid imagery and layered metaphors, she… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/5ce3a849-8900-4b52-b6e6-14cc9bc72bee/audio.mp3) ## [Are You Too Conscious of Sin?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdom-truth-power/episodes/Are-You-Too-Conscious-of-Sin-e3dg32e) _2026-01-12 · Terence Lockette · Kingdom Truth & Power Podcast_ Are you constantly consumed with the fear that you've sinned against God? Have you been preoccupied with thoughts of disappointing God because you aren't sure if you thought, spoke, or did something that the Lord wouldn't be pleased with. If these thoughts overwhelm your mind to the point where your walk with Christ is being hindered, this video is for you. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23969ec0/podcast/play/113822222/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-11%2F415896738-44100-2-7bcc42ddfe7fb.mp3) ## What You Get When You Give _2026-01-11 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this message closing Ward’s two-part “Stuff” series, Dr. Scott McKee challenges us to move from passive good intentions to deliberate, joyful generosity. Building on last week’s key truth—God owns everything and we are stewards—Pastor Scott turns to Jesus’ difficult parable of the shrewd manager (Luke 16) to ask: What do we give, and what do we get? Jesus’ point isn’t to praise dishonesty, but… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/dc8d18f3-ace9-4776-85dc-81a71afd7a68/audio.mp3) ## Who Is The Owner? _2026-01-04 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this first message in the New Year, Dr. Scott McKee invites us to reflect on our complicated relationship with “stuff” and to ask a deceptively simple question: who really owns it? Drawing from 1 Chronicles and the story of King David, Pastor Scott explores how possessions can quietly shape our fears, identities, and sense of security—and how Scripture offers a freeing alternative. David, once… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/c64111a5-40b5-4d09-8369-4d63ee96d174/audio.mp3) ## [Good News Worth Naming in 2026](https://imterencelester.substack.com/p/good-news-worth-naming-in-2026) _2026-01-02 · Terence Lester, Ph.D. · From Streets to Scholarship by Terence Lester_ Against the odds, we opened a third Zion’s Closet and watched community show up in real ways. ## The Incarnation and God's Love _2025-12-28 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this Christmas message, Rev. Sean Carroll invites us to pause and ask a simple but vital question: do we truly know who we are celebrating? Drawing from John 1 and the creation story in Genesis, Pastor Sean helps us rediscover Jesus not only as the baby in the manger, but as the eternal Word—our Creator and the true Light of the world. Through relatable stories and vivid imagery, we’re reminded… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/1d8ab8f2-13bf-4eb3-b3c2-73fb193aa86f/audio.mp3) ## Christmas Eve _2025-12-24 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this Christmas message, Dr. Scott McKee invites us to reflect on the deep human longing for home—and how that longing points us to the heart of the gospel. Through the familiar childhood game of hide-and-seek, Pastor Scott explores how “home” represents more than a place; it embodies belonging, security, and hope. Yet life has a way of unsettling those foundations through grief, broken… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/84ae4b03-5558-4710-82df-82646cb5eb6a/audio.mp3) ## Peace _2025-12-21 · Ward Church Podcast_ As the year draws to a close, Dr. Scott McKee invites us to reflect on why peace feels so hard to find and what kind of peace Jesus truly brings. Grounded in the prophetic promises of Isaiah and Micah and fulfilled in the birth of Christ, Pastor Scott explores three essential truths about God’s peace. First, Jesus brings peace not after chaos ends, but right in the middle of it—revealing a… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/2373a4ac-5c8f-4bb0-86a4-6f2f8d2e188d/audio.mp3) ## Gift _2025-12-14 · Ward Church Podcast_ In this Christmas message, Rev. Nicole Unice invites us into a deeper reflection on what it truly means to honor God’s Son when life feels heavy, expectations go unmet, or the season doesn’t match the sparkle around us. Drawing from Matthew 2 and the story of the wise men and King Herod, she explores how the arrival of Jesus reveals two very different responses to power: one rooted in control,… [Listen](https://pocketplatform-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Ward+Church/Tasks/7178d140-53d2-44a3-b845-3d3744242a79/audio.mp3)