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02 Jun 2024Reconstructing, Reimagining, Replanting | Unlearning Series00:27:00

This weekend we are ONLINE ONLY and we are starting a new series! So many of us have been on a journey of unlearning, of letting go and leaving behind interpretations and understandings that no longer work for us. The process is not just one of letting go and leaving behind, however. We are also embracing new values and understandings. In this new summer series, “UnLearning,” we will explore many of the doctrines and beliefs we have jettisoned, and ask “what next?” This Sunday Josh will begin with an introduction that will set the direction for the series, so you don’t want to miss it! Join us at 10:30am CT, on YouTube ONLY, this Sunday (6/2) for UnLearning, part one! ⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us 🗣 For weekly event and ways to get plugged in, visit https://gracepointe.net/calendar 🙌 To become a sustaining member of the GracePointe community, visit https://gracepointe.net/give Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/gracepointetn Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/gracepointetn Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gracepointetn

30 Mar 2023Jesus’ Healings and Exorcisms | Meeting Jesus Again Series00:36:43

What do we make of the stories of healings and exorcisms in the Bible? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott looks at some of the different stories of Jesus healing, raising the dead, and performing exorcisms. He explains how looking at these stories within a first century context can help us understand the larger messages about empire. He also encourages us to remember that we have an important role to play in changing the oppressive systems around us. 


Episode Recap:

  • People listened to Jesus largely because they knew him as a healer (0:10)
  • The more important question is not if these stories happened, but what they mean (1:59)
  • Jesus’ healings may represent the healing of social wounds (6:24)
  • Exorcisms in the Bible challenge our 21st century view of the demonic (10:34)
  • Exorcisms stories paint empire as the problem (20:21)
  • The Jesus movement was a well-organized alternative to empire (24:42)
  • Changing oppressive systems starts with us (32:36)


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05 Oct 2023Inherent Union With God | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity00:56:21

Progressive Christianity starts from the belief that humans are not born disconnected from God, and that nothing can separate us from God. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott begins a new series where we’ll unpack some of the key factors that set progressive Christianity apart from more conservative theologies. He explains where the doctrine of original sin came from and why it falls short, and then spends time talking with our community about what it looks like to approach sin and the Bible from a progressive lens.


Episode Recap:

  • Many of us know what we don’t believe, but what are the things we do embrace? (0:10)
  • Progressive Christianity begins with the idea that we’re born united with God (2:48)
  • The original sin doctrine didn’t exist until 400 years into the Jesus movement (8:38)
  • Adam and Eve weren’t separated from God, but shame made them think they were (11:52)
  • Christianity should be an antidote to shame, not the cause of it (20:57)
  • Sin does not have the power to separate us from God (27:09)
  • The story of Adam and Eve was a means of making sense of the world (32:50)
  • The Bible is more concerned with collective sin than individual sin (38:44)
  • It’s possible to hold onto the good while rejecting the bad (40:58)
  • What does it look like to approach the Bible from a progressive lens? (45:17)


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22 May 2022"God Helps Those Who Help Themselves" | Unhelpful Series00:30:58

The idea that “God helps those who help themselves” is as American as apple pie, but is it true? Is that how it actually works? It turns out this cliche (which isn’t found in the Bible) creates a whole lot of problems and offers no solutions. Join us this Sunday as we look at this “Unhelpful” saying, and explore an alternative.

28 Dec 2023Born in Bethlehem | Advent Series00:41:20

The Christmas story serves as a powerful reminder that fear and joy can often coexist. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines Matthew’s story of the Magi who visited Jesus. He talks about the different ways that both fear and joy show up in the story and encourages us to find joy in the hope of what could be, even when we’re acknowledging the pain and injustice around us. 


Episode Recap:

  • The purpose of Advent is to bring the past into the present (2:49)
  • Who were the Magi, actually? (6:11)
  • In his story of the Magi, Matthew is drawing from a rich scripture tradition (11:00)
  • Herod saw Jesus as a direct threat to his power (15:31)
  • It’s hard to make clear decisions when you’re operating out of fear (19:58)
  • Christmas reminds us how fear and joy can coexist (27:58)
  • Joy celebrates what could be while still acknowledging what is (32:25)
  • The Magi remind us that Jesus has good news for all, not just Christians (38:55)


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16 Jun 2023Returning to Eden | GracePointe Church00:42:59

If you’re on a journey of deconstructing or seeing your worldview evolve, know that you’re not alone! Today, lead pastor Josh Scott interviews Heather Hamilton about the spiritual awakening that inspired her to deconstruct her fundamentalist evangelical views and begin to see the divine in all people and all of creation. Heather is the author of “Returning to Eden,” and she talks with Josh about how we can engage with Scripture when we don’t believe it’s infallible, the value of seeing Christianity as just one language communicating universal truths, and more. 


Episode Recap:

  • On July 9 we’ll begin a new series and celebrate baptisms (0:10)
  • You’re not alone in your doubts or deconstruction (4:30)
  • Heather’s story of realizing her worldview needed to change (8:43)
  • Christ is in all of us and in all of creation (17:26)
  • Like the prodigal son, we often have to take the full journey to transform (22:23)
  • God doesn’t change throughout the Bible; the human understanding of God does (27:45)
  • How can we engage with the Bible when we don’t take it literally? (36:07)
  • Christianity is one language, but it’s not the only language (39:04)


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17 Aug 2023Ritual | Rhythm Series 00:31:56

Ritual has too often been used to control and exclude others, but does it still have value for progressive Christians? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our series on spiritual practices by examining the ways ritual can connect us to ourselves, to our neighbors, and to the divine. He encourages us to reject any rituals or systems that have told us we don’t belong and instead seek out practices that empower us and make us better.


Episode Recap:

  • Can ritual still be a meaningful practice for progressive Christians? (0:10)
  • Humans are a ritualistic species (1:49)
  • Belonging is not in question, you already belong (4:24)
  • Ritual is not focused on magic, but on meaning (9:02)
  • Ritual is about remembering and recommitting (14:48)
  • Ritual is about the ordinary, not the extraordinary (15:40)
  • Rituals should empower us to become better human beings (24:45)


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27 Jan 2023Meghan Crozier | Epiphany Series00:26:44

Deconstruction is a journey, and for many of us it’s made up of multiple epiphanies that change the way we see God, ourselves, and others. Today, Meghan Crozier of The Pursuing Life talks about three key epiphanies that helped her learn to more fully love God and love others. She also reminds us of the importance of community, and encourages us to focus on decolonizing our beliefs instead of only deconstructing them.


Episode Recap:

  • A deconstruction journey is often made up of many moments (0:40)
  • The thing the evangelical church asks of LGBTQ+ people is not love at all (5:07)
  • Disabled people are already made in the image of God (7:22)
  • Patriarchy impacts the way many of us view ourselves (11:35)
  • Deconstruction happens through community and connection (20:04)
  • It’s not just about deconstructing, we need to decolonize our beliefs also (22:18)


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18 Nov 2023Question + Response | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity00:53:55

What does it mean to practice progressive Christianity, and how can we thoughtfully engage with the people around us who don’t share our views? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott wraps up our series on progressive Christianity by leading a question and response time with the GracePointe community. Topics covered include deconstruction, what it means to be a Christian, the purpose of prayer, and much more. 


Episode Recap:

  • What does it mean to have a personal relationship with the divine? (4:29)
  • Does praying for others actually change things? (8:39)
  • Does calling yourself a Christian make you a Christian? (12:09)
  • How do we care for ourselves while recovering from spiritual trauma? (15:41)
  • What do we mean when we talk about God? (17:26)
  • Where can we start with our deconstruction journeys? (24:41)
  • When should we move toward people we disagree with, and when should we back away? (27:44)
  • How do you believe in God when you haven’t seen God answer prayers? (34:41)
  • How can we distinguish ourselves from harmful Christian beliefs? (37:11)
  • Why was Jesus’ sexuality never addressed, and does it matter? (41:50)
  • Where does the afterlife fit into progressive Christianity? (46:43)
  • How can we respond to accusations of “picking and choosing” our beliefs? (49:37)


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01 Mar 2023What Was Jesus’ Vision of God? | Meeting Jesus Again Series00:31:59

The way we see God directly impacts the way we show up in the world. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks through some of the things we can glean from Scripture about how Jesus viewed God. He also reflects on the idea that God wants to collaborate with us to bring about justice and human flourishing.


Episode Recap:

  • How we see God shapes how we show up in the world (1:47)
  • If our image of God is hostile and vindictive, we’ll likely treat others the same way (6:03)
  • If our image of God is love, we’ll be love (8:53)
  • Jesus understood God as an experienced reality (11:18)
  • Jesus believed that God cares a lot about justice (13:32)
  • Too often we’ve transformed what Jesus said because we didn’t want to listen (20:21)
  • Jesus understood God as compassionate (22:30)
  • Jesus saw God as collaborative (25:20)


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10 Mar 2024Chapter 9 | The Metamorphosis of Jesus00:37:22

This week we are back into our series through the Gospel of Mark. In chapter 9 Jesus takes his closest disciples up a mountain and they have an experience that is both strange and transformative. What did the story of Jesus’s transfiguration mean for Mark? What does it mean for us, today?

06 Sep 2022Simplicity: Here | Naked Spirituality Series00:32:03

God is always around us, and when we recognize that presence, we can experience what it truly means to be “here.” Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by talking about the importance of “hereness.” He explains how practicing hereness plays an important role in the simplicity stage of spirituality, and he shares some examples of how nostalgia and escapism can keep us from experiencing the present in its fullest form.


Episode Recap:

  • When we see spirituality in stages, it helps us embrace past versions of ourselves (0:10)
  • The season of simplicity is like Spring, full of awakening, excitement, and growth (2:43)
  • Simplicity is a necessary stage, but the goal is not to stay there (6:25)
  • “Here” is about awakening to God’s presence, which is always around us (7:44)
  • It’s not about God showing up, it’s about us realizing what’s already there (11:38)
  • Nostalgia and escapism keep us from being here in this moment (17:56)
  • Pausing, grounding, and invocation can help us practice “hereness” (22:56)
  • We don’t need to get God’s attention, we can instead just be here (29:49)


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27 Oct 2022Perplexity: No + Why | Naked Spirituality Series00:32:59

When you’re in a season of deconstruction or disorientation, it’s natural and important to say “no” and ask “why.” Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by unpacking the role that these two words play during the season of perplexity. He also shares how he sees “no” and “why” reflected in the Psalms, as the writers experienced orientation and disorientation, before then finding a new orientation.

Episode Recap:

  • Perplexity is a season of deconstruction (0:10)
  • “No” is about rejecting something that doesn’t work, (4:04)
  • “Why” is often less about receiving an answer and more about lamenting (5:22)
  • The Psalms reflect orientation, disorientation, and new orientation (8:23)
  • “No” helps us set boundaries (13:58)
  • Embracing “why” is accepting that questions are an important part of faith (18:53)
  • Disorientation and deconstruction are completely natural (24:35)
  • There’s no going back, but you can find a new orientation (28:00)


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07 Feb 2023Paula Stone Williams | Epiphany Series00:28:25

Each of us is called to the hero’s journey, we just have to find the courage to answer the call. Today, Dr. Paula Stone Williams breaks down some of the epiphanies Jesus’ disciples experienced when they were in boats. She explains how these epiphanies mirror her own journey and the hero’s journey we’re all currently on. Paula is an internationally known speaker, a pastor, and author of the book “As A Woman: What I Learned About Power, Sex and the Patriarchy After I Transitioned.”


Episode Recap:

  • Many of the disciples epiphanies happened in boats (1:12)
  • Jesus was good but not safe (2:22)
  • The truth will set you free, but it’ll probably make you miserable first (6:58)
  • We’re all called to the hero’s journey, we just have to find the courage to answer (14:21)
  • Our calling will always align with our gifts (21:08)


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27 Apr 2023Jesus Today & Tomorrow | Meeting Jesus Again Series00:39:15

Are we being transformed by the message of Jesus, or are we transforming Jesus to fit our agendas? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines some of the images of Jesus we see in the 21st century and compares them to the Jesus we see represented in scripture. He also reminds us that faith is meant to grow, change, and evolve, so our creeds and doctrines matter less than the people we’re becoming. 


Episode Recap:

  • Would the historical Jesus recognize the person we talk about today? (1:09)
  • We’ve transformed Jesus into something completely different (3:08)
  • The creeds show how we’ve transformed Jesus to fit our theology (11:14)
  • Faith is an organic thing that grows and changes (15:41)
  • Something changes when we understand Jesus by looking backwards (20:39)
  • Who do we say Jesus is? (27:28)
  • You don’t have to believe one specific thing about Jesus to be a Christian (34:54)


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14 Apr 2024Reimagining Tradition | GracePointe Church01:20:49

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16 Mar 2023Liz Dyer | GracePointe Church00:29:10

We don’t have to choose between our faith and fully affirming the LGBTQ+ community. Today, Liz Dyer shares her journey to embracing an affirming theology, from studying scripture to talking with other Christians. Liz is the founder of Mama Bears, an organization dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering parents of LGBTQ kids.

Episode Recap:

  • “The only thing that matters is living out your faith through love” (0:15)
  • Small acts of kindness can change lives in the LGBTQ+ community (2:09)
  • The journey to embracing an affirming theology (6:25)
  • Jesus said we would know people by their fruits (15:06)
  • God is only love (19:57)
  • Non-affirming theology brings separation from God (27:03)


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16 Nov 2023A Strong + Hospitable Faith | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity00:44:26

Many of us are tempted to either view our faith as the only right answer or to water down our beliefs in deference to others. But it’s possible to have a strong, hospitable faith that acknowledges the beauty of other beliefs without denying our own. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines this idea and encourages us to hold fast to our own identities while also being willing to appreciate and learn from other traditions. He also reminds us that we don’t have to choose between celebrating the good parts of Christianity and acknowledging the harm that has been done in Jesus’ name. 


Episode Recap:

  • Honoring our great cloud of witnesses (1:59)
  • We have always been and always will be connected to the divine (4:28)
  • How do we hold onto our identity in a multi-faith world? (6:43)
  • Our language is not the only language, and that’s beautiful (9:15)
  • We can celebrate other faiths without watering down our own (12:09)
  • Our goal should be teach and share and learn from one another (19:40)
  • The closer we get to each other, the more our differences melt away (23:22)
  • There are ways to be a Christian without causing harm (26:24)
  • How can we remain hospitable when conflict arises? (28:42)
  • There’s still work for some of us to do within Christianity (34:08)
  • It takes time to move beyond the beliefs we were taught (38:06)


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28 Nov 2022Harmony: Silence | Naked Spirituality Series00:31:09

The practice of silence or contemplation doesn’t require us to be passive, but to play an active role in noticing the things others might overlook. Today, author and podcaster Kat Armas wraps up our “Naked Spirituality” series by talking about the concept of silence. Kat explains how silence can be an invitation to reconnect with ourselves, with the earth, and with our community, and she reminds us that we can come to God as we are, without shame.


Episode Recap:

  • Moment of silence for the Club Q victims (1:09)
  • Nakedness is about coming to God as we are, without shame (2:01)
  • Shame crops up when our love and belonging feel threatened (6:34)
  • What does silence actually look like? (12:33)
  • Jesus invites us to look closer and notice the overlooked (18:19)
  • Silence doesn’t have to be passive (21:22)
  • Contemplation connects us to a community of belonging (29:14)


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25 Aug 2024Hope | Unlearning Series00:38:24

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08 May 2022Don't Be Sad... | Unhelpful Series00:30:29

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05 Apr 2024Chapter 16 | The Meaning(s) of Easter in Mark00:36:47

The version of Easter we find at the end of Mark’s Gospel is very different from the other Gospels. It’s short, includes no appearance of the risen Jesus, and end abruptly. Yet, this is also the first Easter narrative, the one that Matthew, Luke, and John use as a springboard to tell their stories. What does Mark think Easter means? How does this strange story offer hope or speak to us today?

03 Nov 2024On the Brink: Responding to the 2024 Election | GracePointe Church00:34:09

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27 Mar 2022What About Communion?00:34:19

This Sunday at GracePointe we are diving back in to our “What About?” series by asking, “What About Communion?” Join us as we seek to uncover the original context of this central Christian ritual, and ask why it still matters today.

19 May 2023Breath | Pentecost Series00:38:24

The story of Pentecost reminds us that we’re all invited to participate in the movement Jesus started. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott begins a new series about Pentecost by reflecting on the type of movement Jesus wanted to create. He talks about the way peace and nonviolence play an integral role in Jesus’ story, and he reminds us that transformation takes time, both in the world and in our own lives.

 

Episode Recap:

  • Pentecost was a feast celebrating liberation (1:05)
  • Even though they betrayed him, Jesus’ first message to the disciples was peace (5:35)
  • Jesus wanted to mobilize a movement, not start a monopoly (14:09)
  • From the start, Jesus made clear that he was focused on peace (20:20)
  • Transformation takes time, and we’re invited to participate (24:33)
  • You are not separated from God (28:45)              
  • Take a deep breath (34:13)


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12 Jan 2025Celebrating a Decade of Lessons and Grace (With Stan Mitchell)00:40:35

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17 Apr 2022"It Was All a Part of God's Plan." | Unhelpful Series00:26:27

It’s Easter at GracePointe! Join us this Sunday as we celebrate and begin a brand new series called, “Unhelpful.” Have you ever been going through something difficult, and then someone comes along and says something to you that, while they might mean well, is just unhelpful? We all probably have. We’ll begin this week with a common one: “It was all part of God’s plan.” Was it? We’ll gather this Sunday at 9 or 10:45 am CT as we explore it together!

01 Sep 2024Labor Day | Unlearning Series00:18:04

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06 Feb 2024Chapter 3 | Adventures in Missing the Point00:31:15

None of the people who were closest to Jesus really understood who he was or what he was trying to do. And yet, we have the opportunity to join in on the work of bringing about the kingdom of God in our world. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines the times in Mark when people failed to understand what Jesus was doing. He also reminds us that part of following Jesus is about allowing ourselves to constantly be renewed and transformed, staying open to the possibility that we might be wrong and accepting the fact that we’re never done learning. 


Episode Recap:

  • Jesus’ tells us in Mark that the kingdom of God is here and now (0:10)

  • We’re never done learning or deconstructing (4:46)

  • Jesus’ own family didn’t understand who he was (8:58)

  • The disciples tried to follow Jesus, but they often missed the point (15:09)

  • The empire understood just how big of a threat Jesus was (17:02)

  • To blaspheme the Holy Spirit is to miss what Jesus was all about (22:30)

  • Jesus knows the pain we feel when we’re misunderstood (26:42)


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05 Jan 2025Sharpies and Pencils: Taking Inventory | GracePointe Church00:47:49

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24 Aug 2022Question & Response | What About 2.0 Series00:34:45

Wherever you are in your faith journey, it’s natural to have questions. With this “What About...?” series, we’ve been examining what it looks like to think about some of the biggest questions through a progressive lens. Today, to wrap up the series, lead pastor Josh Scott responds to some of your questions about Christian traditions, our role in the world, the Bible, and more.


Episode Recap:

  • To close out our “What About...?” series, we’re responding to your questions (0:10)
  • What about the Christian calendar? (3:04)
  • What about the idea of calling? (7:29)
  • What is the goal of progressive Christianity? (10:32)
  • What about hell? (15:31)
  • What about Biblical translations (How do we know what’s true)? (20:10)
  • What about devotions (How do we read the Bible?) (24:35)
  • What about other religions and faith traditions? (26:17)
  • What about diversity? (31:52)


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20 Feb 2022What About Salvation?00:33:52

This Sunday at GracePointe we will ask the question, “What About Salvation?” If Original Sin hasn’t separated us from God, then what is the salvation experience? Join us this Sunday as we explore this question!

15 Feb 2023Peeling Back the Layers | Meeting Jesus Again Series00:45:23

When we start to deconstruct our faith, it’s natural to wonder where Jesus fits within all of it. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott begins a new series where we’ll examine who Jesus is and how we can meet him again. Josh talks through some of the different sources that tell us about Jesus, and he reminds us that examining our own experience of Jesus is an important part of the process.


Episode Recap:

  • When our faith changes, what do we do with Jesus? (1:53)
  • How do we “know” about Jesus? (7:37)
  • Scholars of Jesus agree Jesus existed and was executed by Pilate (10:29)
  • Non-Christian sources that mention Jesus (12:56)
  • The Bible is not a biography of Jesus (22:43)
  • Our own experience of who Jesus is matters (31:43)
  • The story of Jesus shows us that the divine is within us (37:00)
  • A lament from “Jesus for the Non-Religious” (40:31)


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28 Sep 2022Complexity: Sorry | Naked Spirituality Series00:40:42

To say we’re sorry can feel incredibly vulnerable, especially when we believe that we’re supposed to be perfect. But “sorry” is ultimately grounded in self-examination, and it has an important role to play as our faith evolves. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott moves us into the second part of our “Naked Spirituality” series, which is focused on complexity. He shares how making peace with the idea of “sorry” can help us come to terms with our own humanity and embrace the fact that we are always in process.


Episode Recap:

  • Today we’ll transition into talking about the 2nd season of spirituality: complexity (0:10)
  • “Sorry” is a difficult word for many of us because it makes us feel vulnerable (4:23)
  • We’re all beautifully, wonderfully human, a mix of soil and divine breath (11:42)
  • Sorry is grounded in self-examination (13:55)
  • To be human is to be in process (20:51)
  • When we accept that we’re in process, it’s easier to admit mistakes (24:00)
  • Sorry is about processing our failures (31:03)


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24 Jan 2023New Year’s 202300:24:01

Do you tend to approach a new year with fear or with excitement? However you’re feeling at the start of 2023, lead pastor Josh Scott has some words of encouragement for you. He reflects on what newness is (and what it isn’t) and reminds us that it’s important to be patient with ourselves as we undergo the process of becoming new.

Episode Recap:

  • New years can bring excitement but also fear about what the next year may hold (0:10)
  • Many of us tend to idealize the new (1:32)
  • New isn’t about avoiding what came before (5:38)
  • New is a process that requires expansion (11:49)
  • New is a practice (14:59)
  • New is just the beginning (19:40)
  • Becoming requires us to be patient with ourselves (21:19)


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07 Nov 2023Taking the Bible Seriously | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity00:51:31

Every single person who reads the Bible brings their own perspective and interpretation to it. And yet so many people have weaponized this text based on their one specific lens. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott reflects on what it might look like for progressive Christians to take the Bible seriously. He breaks down the three key areas of disagreement between progressive and conservative Christians about the Bible — its origin, its authority, and its interpretation — and encourages us to view the Bible through the lens of human flourishing.


Episode Recap:

  • Progressive Christianity can take many different forms and flavors (3:35)
  • So many people have weaponized the Bible in harmful ways (5:57)
  • Origin: The Bible was written by different authors in different times with different perspectives (11:04)
  • The books of the Bible are in dialogue with each other (20:00)
  • Authority: The Bible’s authority comes from the meaning we give it (21:50)
  • Interpretation: Everyone interprets the Bible (32:32)
  • How we read the Bible says more about us than about God (34:10)
  • Answering questions from our community (38:39)


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16 Dec 2022Week Three: Joy | Advent Series00:24:43

Sometimes we feel like we’re expected to perform joy this time of year. But the kind of joy that really matters is not naive; it’s an act of resistance. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our Advent series by discussing this kind of joy, one that stands in opposition to fear and is ultimately grounded in hope.


Episode Recap:

  • Joy can feel inappropriate when we think about all the problems in the world (0:10)
  • Jesus was born into the context of Roman oppression (3:39)
  • Joy and fear cannot coexist (8:41)
  • Jesus calls us beyond our fear and into the fullness of humanity (11:46)
  • Joy is grounded in hope (14:53)
  • Joy is an act of resistance (19:02)


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12 Jun 2022One Nation, Under the Gun00:40:32

This week at GracePointe lead pastor Josh Scott will speak about the gun violence crisis we are facing in the US, by inviting us to think theologically about the challenges that we face.

13 Oct 2024Prayer | Unlearning Series00:29:24

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09 Jan 2024Christmas Eve | Advent Series00:25:54

The good news of Christmas is not that we are bad and in need of saving, but rather that each one of us has divinity within us. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks about the things Jesus’ coming revealed to us about who God is and about who we are. He reminds us that being human is a good thing, and that there’s a reason why God chose us to carry out God’s plans in the world. 


Episode Recap:

  • We all need people who remind us that more is possible (0:33)
  • Jesus’ coming revealed something big about who God is and who we are (6:35)
  • Jesus reminds us that there is divinity within all of humanity (10:05)
  • To be human is a good thing (14:18)
  • God placed all of God’s bets on us (18:40)
  • The fifth Sunday of Advent reminds us that God is with us (23:37)


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12 May 2024Doubting Thomas | Pentecost Series00:32:57

This Sunday Josh will begin a two-week mini-series around the season of Pentecost. To start things off we’ll look at a story found in John 20, in which Jesus breathes the Spirit into his disciples. Well, except for one, Thomas. He missed the moment. What might the story of the disciple we’ve called “Doubting Thomas” for two thousand years teach us about our own experience? It might surprise you! Join us Sunday at 9 and 11am CT as we explore it together. ⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us 🗣 For weekly event and ways to get plugged in, visit https://gracepointe.net/calendar 🙌 To become a sustaining member of the GracePointe community, visit https://gracepointe.net/give Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/gracepointetn Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/gracepointetn Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gracepointetn

24 Jun 2024Pride Conversations | GracePointe Church00:28:07

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20 Jul 2023Rest as Spiritual Practice | Rhythm Series00:26:13

Just as our physical bodies need rest, our souls need rest in order to connect with humanity, with the divine, and with the world around us. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines the role rest plays in the creation story and talks through some of the ways rest can restore us so we can better show up in the world for ourselves and the people around us.


Episode Recap:

  • Our souls need rest just like our bodies do (1:11) 
  • The Bible begins with rhythm, then rest (5:41)
  • Scripture repeatedly tells us that everyone deserves rest (9:17)
  • Rest is a reminder of our humanity (13:03)
  • Rest is about self-care, and self-care is vital (16:47)
  • Rest is about learning to recognize the holiness in everything (21:00)


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22 Sep 2024Exclusivism | Unlearning Series00:31:28

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29 Sep 2023Stan Mitchell | GracePointe Church00:46:50

Between the crucifixion and the resurrection, there was a silent Saturday of uncertainty and fear. And many of us experience that same kind of season when we begin to deconstruct our theologies. Today, GracePointe’s founding pastor Stan Mitchell reminds us that it’s OK to miss what we’ve left behind and to still feel the effects of the wounds we’ve received in the past. He also encourages us to not become so callused that we leave acceptance and hope behind, and he reminds us to think about the things we stand for, not just what we’re against. 


Episode Recap:

  • Communities like GracePointe are a powerful space for deconstruction (0:10)
  • Have we replaced one form of narrowness for another? (4:05)
  • Between crucifixion and resurrection, there’s a silent Saturday (10:26)
  • Even after walking on water, Peter had a crisis of faith (19:57)
  • Jesus met Peter where he was and accepted him there (23:14)
  • It’s OK to miss part of what you left behind (27:15)
  • Our wounds will stay with us, but we don’t have to become callused (32:16)
  • There’s something deeper and richer beneath the things we once believed (40:37)


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23 Mar 2023Teaching About the Kingdom | Meeting Jesus Again Series00:33:47

Sometimes Christians focus so much on Jesus’ birth and death that they overlook the powerful message of his life. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines the different ways Jesus taught about the kingdom, from parables to aphorisms to memorable demonstrations. He also explores the question of how we can best respond to the teachings of Jesus.


Episode Recap:

  • Jesus showed what the kingdom of God was like through meals (1:17)
  • Many Christians focus on the birth and death of Jesus, but not Jesus’ life (2:40)
  • Jesus taught in parables, and others used parables to describe him (6:25)
  • When Jesus spoke in parables, he was encouraging people to really listen (12:56)
  • God is not represented in the powerful characters, but in the powerless (16:05)
  • Jesus used aphorisms to challenge the way people saw the world (17:16)
  • Jesus taught through demonstrations (22:36)
  • Jesus’ teachings were were creative, cryptic, subversive, and counterintuitive (25:30)
  • How do we respond to the challenging teachings of Jesus? (28:54)


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29 Jul 2024Faith | Unlearning Series00:40:52

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23 Oct 2023Radically Inclusive | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity00:36:58

If we want to practice radical inclusivity, we need to start by facing and accepting ourselves. Today, Mike Maeshiro shares his experience of serving in the church as a gay Christian. He explains how his experience of God forced him to re-evaluate the theology he believed in, and he encourages us to move beyond performative inclusion into radical, authentic inclusivity of all people.


Episode Recap:

  • Today we’re talking about radical inclusivity (0:10)

  • In 2023, so many Christians still are not affirming (1:33)

  • Mike’s own experience as a queer person in the church (4:40)

  • When our experience of God doesn’t match our theology, then what? (19:56)

  • The kingdom of God is a mirror (25:51)

  • We shouldn’t need to be convinced to love and accept people (30:56)

  • If we want to be radically inclusive, we have to start by facing ourselves (34:24)


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10 Nov 2022Harmony: Behold | Naked Spirituality Series00:33:38

As we move out of a season of perplexity, we can start to experience harmony, which comes when we let go of our search for certainty. Today, Children and Student Director Tiffany Dowdy continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by reflecting on the word “behold.” Tiffany explains how we can experience harmony by simply existing in the current moment, and they remind us that the goal is not to arrive somewhere, but rather just to remember that we are loved.

Episode Recap:

  • After the season of perplexity comes harmony (1:20)
  • Harmony isn’t apathy, it’s mindfulness (5:44)
  • We’ve been taught to think dualistically, but harmony asks us to simply exist (10:53)
  • To experience harmony is to practice being in the moment (18:30)
  • Wherever you are, you are OK (21:11)
  • The goal isn’t to arrive somewhere or figure out all the answers (28:20)
  • The gospel is this: You are loved and have always been loved (30:26)

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17 Aug 2023Prayer | Rhythm Series00:37:28

Prayer can still have a place in your spiritual practice, no matter what you believe about God and God’s role in the world. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines some of the harmful ways people tend to talk about prayer. He then reflects on some of the positive ways prayer or meditation can help us slow down, process our feelings, and show up in the world empowered to bring about change. 


Episode Recap:

  • Spiritual practices are an invitation to transformation (0:10)
  • Are we actually supposed to pray without ceasing? (1:04)
  • The way we talk about prayer can be harmful (6:10)
  • Are we trying to get closer to God, or are we trying to manipulate God? (12:05)
  • Prayer isn’t just one thing (15:38)
  • Before it’s words or requests, prayer is first a posture (16:19)
  • Prayer helps us recognize and name our feelings (20:28)
  • Prayer is an act of showing up for other people (22:34)
  • Prayer is a way of being heard and hearing (24:15)
  • Prayer is about aligning ourselves with change (29:05)


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08 May 2023Jesus Q+R | Meeting Jesus Again Series00:33:16

What can the life and death of Jesus tell us about who God is and who we are? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott wraps up our “Meeting Jesus Again” series with a question and response time. He responds to questions about Jesus' death, the contradictions we see in scripture, Jesus’ identity, doctrines around the trinity and atonement, and more. 


Episode Recap:

  • Today we’re taking time to respond to your questions about Jesus (0:10)
  • What did Jesus say about the Bible? (1:03)
  • What happened when Jesus died? (3:52)
  • What does the doctrine of the trinity tell us about Jesus? (9:50)
  • What do we do with the Revelation Jesus (11:45)
  • Why did Jesus tell his disciples to get swords in Luke? (16:41)
  • How important is Jesus’ identity as a dark-skinned, Middle Eastern, Jewish man? (20:05)
  • What can we learn from Jesus’ relationship with God? (23:48)
  • Where did atonement theory come from? (26:20)


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16 Jun 2024God Has a Plan | Unlearning Series00:19:19

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15 May 2022"Let Go, Let God" | Unhelpful Series00:36:04

“Let go and let God” sounds really spiritual. It takes a lot of faith to just put everything in God’s hands, right? Or does it? Could it be that this cliche actually does the opposite of what its intended to do? Join us this Sunday as we look at this “Unhelpful” saying, and explore an alternative.

17 Nov 2022Harmony: Yes | Naked Spirituality Series00:32:00

Many of the greatest stories in the Bible start with one person who said, “yes.” Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality Series” by discussing the word “yes.” He looks back at examples throughout scripture of people who said yes to new possibilities, and he reminds us that saying yes also requires us to say no to things that get in the way of whatever new thing we’re stepping into.

Episode Recap:

  • Harmony is not simplicity 2.0, it’s a new orientation (0:10)
  • Many of the great stories in the Bible start with someone saying “yes” (5:29)
  • Yes is ultimately about openness and possibility (10:25)
  • Yes is about knowing what is ours to do (14:46)
  • Yes is actually about no (19:45)
  • What are you being invited to say yes to, and what “no’s” do you need to stand by? (26:40)


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23 Jan 2024Chapter 1 | Good News at the End of the World00:43:08

The good news Jesus proclaimed is that the kingdom of God is here and now! Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines Jesus’ first sermon in the book of Mark. He talks about what the kingdom of God is (and what it isn’t) and reminds us that Jesus’ vision was all about embracing human flourishing. He also reflects on the way that Martin Luther King Jr. believed in Jesus’ vision of the kingdom and worked to bring it about in his own life.  


Episode Recap:

  • Mark found good news even at the end of the world (0:10)
  • Jesus’ baptism marked the beginning of his mission (2:44)
  • In his first sermon, Jesus told us the good news of the kingdom of God (6:56)
  • The kingdom represents God’s dream for the world (12:27)
  • The kingdom is now (15:37)
  • The kingdom is not a place, it’s a way of being (23:24)
  • Repentance is just about changing the way we see and think (29:10)
  • The kingdom reminds us that there’s enough of God to go around (32:10)
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a vision of the kingdom rooted in justice and nonviolence (37:03)


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24 Apr 2022"God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle" | Unhelpful Series00:19:57

This week at GracePointe we continue our new series, “Unhelpful,” by looking at the phrase “God will never give you more than you can handle.” Is that true? Is that found in the Bible? Or our own experience? Join us this Sunday as we explore this together.

16 Jan 2022The Impact of White Christian Nationalism on Communities of Color00:29:56

Join us for a conversation about the impact of white Christian nationalism on communities of color.

14 Apr 2024Bloom | GracePointe Church01:25:23

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22 Dec 2024We Become What We Belove | Advent Series00:25:44

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23 Aug 2022What About Tithing? | What About 2.0 Series00:34:52

Money can feel awkward to talk about, especially in a church context, because so many people have used it as a tool for creating guilt and shame. But in reality, giving to the church is just about coming together to care for the people in our communities who need our support. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks through some of the history of tithing in the Bible, and he reminds us that no matter how much or how little you give, you always have a place at the table.


Episode Recap:

  • Many of us feel uncomfortable with tithing because we’ve seen people abuse it (1:44)
  • The tithing practices in the Hebrew Bible were far more complicated than just 10% (4:34)
  • Tithing isn’t taught in the New Testament, but caring for the poor is (11:04)
  • Giving is a way to partner with an organization that has benefited you (17:44)
  • You should never feel shame about not being able to give (23:42)
  • Intentional generosity is an important practice, even outside the church (25:39)
  • There are more people who need what GracePointe is doing (28:01)


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17 Mar 2024Chapter 10 | Jesus and the Rich Man00:30:57

This week we find ourselves in Mark chapter 10, where we meet a rich person who asks Jesus a big question. “What must I do to inherit eternal life,” he asked. Jesus’s answer might surprise us!

08 Dec 2024Mary / Peace | Advent Series00:19:39

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08 Jul 2024God's Wrath | Unlearning Series00:28:36

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06 Oct 2022Complexity: Help | Naked Spirituality Series00:37:04

At some point in our lives, many of us start to believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness or inadequacy. In reality, “help” is an invitation to build relationships and establish a stronger and deeper form of community. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by exploring why “help” is so hard to say but so important to embrace as part of your spiritual journey. He also reminds listeners that no matter who you are, you already belong.


Episode Recap:

  • If sorry is the hardest word to say, help might be the second hardest (0:10)
  • At some point many of us start to believe that it’s wrong to ask for help (1:38)
  • We resist asking for help because we don’t want to show vulnerability (4:29)
  • We resist asking for help because it makes us feel insufficient (7:33)
  • We resist asking for help because we want to feel self made (9:05)
  • When we realize we are both enough and need help, it creates healthy interdependence (11:56)
  • A community of help is an invitation to participation and collaboration (21:44)
  • Help creates a sense of belonging (29:11)
  • You already belong (34:20)


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27 Feb 2022What About the Death of Jesus?00:36:40

This Sunday we are continuing our “What about” series by asking, “What about the death of Jesus?” The cross was and is a central symbol for Christians, but what does it mean? Join us as we explore the historical and theological meanings of the cross.

13 Mar 2022What About Prayer?00:29:27

One of the “what abouts” many people ask during a faith shift involves the meaning and purpose of prayer. What does prayer mean through a Progressive Christian lens? What, if anything, can prayer accomplish? Does is “work”? Join us this Sunday at GracePointe as we continue our “What About” series by asking, “What About Prayer?”

10 Nov 2024A Liturgy of Lament | GracePointe Church00:33:24

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29 Dec 2022Week Five: Christ | Advent Series00:22:26

Jesus’ goal was never to be the center of attention, but to invite us to join him in bringing love and justice to the world around us. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott reflects on the power of the Christmas story, and encourages us to focus less on believing the right things about Jesus and more on living like he did.


Episode Recap:

  • Throughout history, we keep coming back to the idea of Jesus (4:31)
  • Jesus’ first followers began to reinterpret the Bible through the lens of Jesus (7:18)
  • God was always with us; Jesus was a touchpoint to understanding this (9:23)
  • Jesus didn’t want to be the center of attention (16:30)
  • Christmas is an invitation to continue Jesus’ work in the world (18:28)


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15 Dec 2024Joy to the World | Advent Series00:26:47

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13 Feb 2022What About Original Sin?00:35:31

This Sunday at GracePointe we will continue our “What About?” series by asking, “What About Original Sin?” From where did this belief in Original Sin come? Is there another way to understand the human experience? Join us as we ask these questions!

25 Aug 2023Church | Rhythm Series00:43:52

Is church a place we go to please God, or can it be something more? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott reflects on the complicated role church has played in many of our lives. He then shares a few roles church may still be able to play in our lives today: connecting us with community, inspiring us to imagine a different future, and allowing us to connect more fully with the divine. Whatever your relationship with church might be, there’s space for you here! 


Episode Recap:

  • When you hear the word “church,” what comes to mind? (1:29)
  • Too many people relate to church from a position of fear (6:44)
  • What can church offer us in 2023? (13:35)
  • Maybe church is less for God and more for us (18:30)
  • Church is about interdependence and community (25:05)
  • Church is a place of resistance and imagination (30:55)
  • Church can be a place of sacrament and memory (38:45)


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28 Sep 2022Simplicity: O (Worship) | Naked Spirituality Series00:39:59

Many of us grew up with the idea that worship was about getting God’s attention or convincing God to feel or act a certain way. So where does worship fit into our faith as it evolves into a more progressive Christianity? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” series by exploring some key ideas about what worship is not and sharing his emerging understanding of what worship might actually mean.

Episode Recap:

  • What does worship mean in a progressive Christian space? (0:10)
  • Humans have been inclined to worship since the beginning of time (3:50)
  • Many of us believed worship was about appeasing a temperamental God (7:12)
  • Worship is not about propping up God’s ego or getting his attention (11:36)
  • Worship is about our own awareness and response (15:00)
  • When we worship, we can be transformed by wonder (21:00)
  • Celebration and lamentation are both important parts of worship (24:53)
  • The world needs what we have to create (33:19)


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08 Aug 2022What About Demons? | What About 2.0 Series00:35:34

Whether or not you believe the stories about demons in the Bible literally happened, they can still teach us something important. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines some of the stories about unclean spirits in the book of Mark and explains how those stories reflect the oppression people were experiencing under the Roman Empire. He also challenges us to treat oppression in our world the same way Jesus treated those unclean spirits: calling out the problems we see and fighting to change them rather than blaming the oppressed.

Episode Recap:

  • The stories about demons in the Bible can teach us something, no matter what you believe about them (0:10)
  • The stories in Mark were written in a world that was falling apart (4:03)
  • The writer of Mark calls the spirit “unclean,” not “evil” (9:42)
  • Don’t get so caught up on whether or not a story’s true and miss the meaning (14:32)
  • Every element in Mark 5 speaks to the experience of oppression (15:40)
  • Our job as Christians is to call out and fight oppression in today’s world (24:45)
  • Jesus looked past the unclean spirits to see the person who needed his help (31:44)


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19 May 2024The Spirit of Pentecost | Pentecost Series00:37:09

This Sunday Josh will begin a two-week mini-series around the season of Pentecost. To start things off we’ll look at a story found in John 20, in which Jesus breathes the Spirit into his disciples. Well, except for one, Thomas. He missed the moment. What might the story of the disciple we’ve called “Doubting Thomas” for two thousand years teach us about our own experience? It might surprise you! Join us Sunday at 9 and 11am CT as we explore it together. ⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us 🗣 For weekly event and ways to get plugged in, visit https://gracepointe.net/calendar 🙌 To become a sustaining member of the GracePointe community, visit https://gracepointe.net/give Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/gracepointetn Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/gracepointetn Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gracepointetn

15 Feb 2024Chapter 4 | The Parable of the Mustard Seed00:48:01

Why did Jesus choose to compare the kingdom of God to one of the smallest seeds? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott discusses the parable of the mustard seed and what it means for the way we view God’s kingdom. He reminds us that Jesus never wanted to create another empire, but to establish a new way of being in the world. He also talks about the concept of parables and takes time to hear from our community about what this story means to them. 


Episode Recap:

  • If you want to see the kingdom of God, you need to allow for transformation (0:10)

  • In Mark 4, we see Jesus teach through parables (3:29)

  • Parables are metaphorical, subversive, and political stories (9:45)

  • Jesus chose to compare the kingdom to one of the smallest seeds (14:28)

  • Jesus doesn’t ask us to have certainty, but to have trust (24:05)

  • The kingdom of God movement is about creating a different kind of world (25:18)

  • We cannot divorce Jesus from his Jewish identity (30:23)

  • The kingdom of God is not another empire, it’s something new (36:03)

  • Planting mustard seeds is about building something that promotes flourishing (41:47) 


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09 Jun 2023Tiffany Dowdy | Pentecost Series00:26:30

If you want to understand what it’s like to experience the world with imagination and wonder, look at how kids interact with the world. Today, Children and Youth Director Tiffany Dowdy discusses the holy imagination that can inspire us to envision a better world and move us into action. They remind us that we’re each on our own spiritual journey with the freedom to roam and explore, and encourage us to focus less on the pressure of saving people and more on the calling of loving those around us. 


Episode Recap:

  • The first Sunday of June is Affirming Sunday (0:28)
  • You are loved and you belong (3:06)
  • Wonder and imagination (5:00)
  • Spirituality is not a path we have to follow, it’s a world to explore (7:20)
  • Kids can teach us so much about imagination and wonder (10:46)
  • It’s not our job to save people’s souls, it’s our job to love (17:05)
  • Holy imagination will eventually move us to action (20:20)


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30 Aug 2022Brian McLaren | Naked Spirituality Series00:30:49

Just as human development moves in stages, our spiritual life also evolves and changes. Today, Brian McLaren kicks off our new series by explaining the four stages he identified in his book, “Naked Spirituality:” simplicity, complexity, perplexity, and harmony. Brian also reminds us that the ultimate goal of spirituality, no matter what stage we’re in, is to better love God, ourselves, our neighbors, and the world around us.


Episode Recap:

  • We all want to be transformed people (0:10)
  • Human spirituality unfolds in stages similar to the stages of human development (1:47)
  • Stage 1 centers around simplicity and dualism (7:07)
  • Stage 2 is where we start to experience complexity (10:57)
  • Stage 3, perplexity, involves self-critique and disillusionment (14:35)
  • Stage 4 is harmony, which allows us to integrate the lessons of the other stages (20:05)
  • Each stage has something new to teach us about love (24:21)
  • As love matures, we learn to sit quietly and enjoy someone’s presence (25:58)


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02 Sep 2023Stan Mitchell | Rhythm Series 00:47:39

Curiosity can be a powerful spiritual practice, but only when it’s rooted in empathy. Today, GracePointe’s founding pastor Stan Mitchell explains how empathic curiosity can help us deepen our connection with other humans and have more grace for ourselves and others. He describes Jesus’ radical empathy for Judas and for the people who crucified him, and he reminds us that loving others is ultimately about seeking to understand them.  


Episode Recap:

  • Curiosity is a powerful spiritual practice (2:51)
  • Curiosity reminds us that there’s always more to learn and discover (9:27)
  • Empathic curiosity is a desire to understand the feelings of others (13:21)
  • Love seeks to understand before seeking to be understood (20:08)
  • Even during his crucifixion, Jesus had empathy (27:42)
  • Empathic curiosity understands that each of us contains potential for good or evil (34:20)
  • Empathic curiosity makes us better people (46:35)


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15 Sep 2024Atonement | Unlearning Series00:33:59

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24 Feb 2023Who Was the Historical Jesus? | Meeting Jesus Again Series00:35:38

If we want to understand who Jesus was and what he stood for, we need to understand the historical context he lived in. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott shares some of the political and religious contexts that can help us better understand the historical person of Jesus. He also explains how people throughout history have re-examined and re-interpreted their faith within the context of the time they lived in.

Episode Recap:

  • Who was the historical person of Jesus? (1:10)
  • We all see Jesus differently (2:49)
  • The historical context Jesus lived in matters (7:12)
  • Judaism in Jesus’ lifetime was monotheistic, messianic, and eschatological (12:47)
  • Jesus lived under the oppression of the Roman Empire (17:45)
  • Jesus’ movement wasn’t just religious, it was political (23:29)
  • After Jesus died, his followers had to reexamine their beliefs in a new context (27:48)
  • Jesus showed us what the divine meant all along (31:40)


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28 Apr 2024Sin and Progressive Christianity | GracePointe Church00:28:18

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06 Oct 2024Brit Barron & April Ajoy | GracePointe Church00:46:05

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19 Aug 2022What About Miracles? | What About 2.0 Series00:27:29

Whether or not the miracles in the Bible actually happened matters less than the meaning we can engage from those stories. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “What About...?” series with a conversation about miracles. He explains how Jesus’ miracles point to his mission of bringing social healing and inclusion to those who need it most, and he challenges us to take up Jesus’ call and join him in the work of healing our communities.


Episode Recap:

  • People tend to have one of two opposite views about miracles (0:10)
  • When you focus on whether miracles happened or not, you miss the meaning (4:10)
  • The real question is, ‘What do these signs and wonders mean?’ (7:22)
  • Whether or not Jesus brought physical healing, he brought social healing (10:31)
  • Jesus invites us to join him in his work of healing (17:40)
  • Be careful what you celebrate as a miracle, especially if someone else is harmed in the process (23:38)


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20 Oct 2024Hell | Unlearning Series00:34:48

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21 Apr 2023The Ascension of Jesus | Meeting Jesus Again Series00:43:58

Even if we don’t take the story literally, the Ascension can teach us something important about who Jesus was and what kind of movement he wanted to create. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott reflects on the story of Jesus’ ascension and the dramatic, political statement it would have made in ancient Rome. He also reminds us that we’re invited to join Jesus in his work of pursuing human flourishing. 


Episode Recap:

  • The Ascension is only recorded in two places, but each account is different (2:45)
  • What can the story of the Ascension tell us about who Jesus was? (9:05)
  • In Jesus’ time, the idea of a human becoming divine was a political statement (17:39)
  • Luke was likely referencing the story of Elijah (23:31)
  • Jesus was inviting people to join a movement (28:38)
  • Jesus believed we could do even greater things than he did (39:58)


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03 Apr 2022What About the End Times?00:34:21

This Sunday at GracePointe we are continue our “What About?” series by asking, “What about the End Times?” Does the Bible predict the end? Did the early Jesus followers expect the end to come at any moment? Don’t be left behind ;) , make plans to join us this week!

24 Jan 2023Epiphany is Everywhere | Epiphany Series00:31:59

Epiphanies are a fundamental shift in the way we see the world, moments when we learn to see differently. The Bible is full of these moments. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott shares five stories of epiphany that changed the way people saw God, themselves, and God’s role in the world. He explains how these epiphanies impacted the characters in the story and connects the dots to show how they can impact our lives, too.


Episode Recap:

  • Epiphany happens when we learn to see something different (2:40)
  • Jacob’s epiphany: God is bigger than I thought, and God goes with me (7:01)
  • Moses’ epiphany: The ground was always holy, and God is on the side of the powerless (12:16)
  • Jesus’ epiphany: I know what is mine to do (17:33)
  • Paul’s epiphany: He was wrong and needed to change (19:57)
  • Simon Peter’s epiphany: God is for everyone (23:40)


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24 Nov 2024GracePointe Gives Thanks | GracePointe Church00:33:31

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07 Dec 2023A Voice in the Wilderness | Advent Series00:36:50

We often talk about Advent as a season where we’re waiting on God to act. But what if God is also waiting on us to take an active role in the work of human flourishing? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott begins our Advent series with a look at the story of John the Baptist, the voice in the wilderness calling people to remember that God was still at work. He also reminds us that even in the darkest days, something new is just around the corner. 


Episode Recap:

  • Advent reminds us that growth and newness are right around the corner (0:10)
  • The entire Bible is not about Jesus (7:05)
  • Is it naive to have hope in this world? (11:01)
  • John the Baptist reminded people that God was not finished with God’s people (17:06)
  • What if Advent isn’t about us waiting on God, but God waiting on us? (29:27)
  • Our job is to play an active role in creating justice and peace (31:49)
  • Christmas is committing here and now to bringing about human flourishing (33:22)


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01 Nov 2023Just + Generous | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity00:44:33

What would it look like for us to practice justice that’s restorative, instead of punishing? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott explains why justice and generosity are two of the central focuses of progressive Christianity. He reminds us that God cares more about justice and human flourishing than about what rituals we do or what doctrines we believe. He then opens up the floor for a conversation with our GracePointe community about how we can pursue justice in today’s world. 


Episode Recap:

  • Let’s take a moment to center ourselves (0:10)
  • There is no one biblical worldview (3:26)
  • Progressive Christianity seeks to be just and generous (5:35)
  • God’s justice is about restoration, not retribution (8:42)
  • Our faith can’t completely be separated from politics (13:11)
  • God cares more about justice than the rituals we practice (19:02)
  • To follow Jesus is to work to foster human flourishing (21:44)
  • The point is not to figure out what we believe (27:05)
  • Justice and mercy aren’t as far apart as we might think (31:10)
  • The work of justice is a team sport (35:15)
  • There’s always a cost to pursuing justice (39:59)


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19 Jun 2022Juneteenth | Quentin Cox00:41:32

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate liberation in the past and recommit ourselves to the work of equity and ending white supremacy in the present and future.

16 May 2023HOME | GracePointe Church00:43:04

Today, we’re celebrating our first service in GracePointe’s new space, reflecting on how we got here, and looking ahead to what comes next! Lead pastor Josh Scott shares why he’s so excited for this new chapter in GracePointe’s story, and he reminds each of us that we belong.


Episode Recap:

  • It’s time for change, and change is possible (0:10)
  • How we got here (2:12)
  • Thank you to everyone who’s made this move possible (17:56)
  • Thank you for making GracePointe a safe space (25:36)
  • The point is not the destination, it’s the journey (26:38)
  • We’re a community, not a corporation (32:14)
  • You are what makes GracePointe a home (38:06)


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18 Aug 2022What About Creeds? | What About 2.0 Series00:32:05

Many churches use creeds to standardize what they believe, but in the process, they ultimately end up excluding those who believe differently. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott explains why he takes issue with creeds, tracing their roots back to the merging of church and state under the Roman Emperor Constantine. He breaks down four reasons why most creeds are problematic and then shares the meaning behind GracePointe’s only creed, “We Belong.”


Episode Recap:

  • Before the creeds, the Jesus movement was extremely diverse (0:10)
  • There is no such thing as “Christianity,” there are only Christianites (3:08)
  • The creeds were an attempt to homogenize and control the Jesus movement (5:20)
  • Creeds are inherently exclusionary, and Jesus was about inclusion (14:53)
  • Creeds are expressions of momentary understandings (19:37)
  • Creeds are about believing in doctrine, not following Jesus (23:02)
  • Creeds prioritize being right over being transformed (25:45)
  • Our creed at GracePointe: We belong (27:10)


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29 Dec 2022Week Four: Love | Advent Series00:30:05

The story of Christmas is a story of God making a home among the marginalized and overlooked. But so often, we’re sold an image of Christmas and of Jesus that doesn’t match this reality. Today, Kat Armas reflects on some of the things we tend to miss when thinking about the Christmas story: Mary’s identity as a marginalized woman, the realities of pregnancy and childbirth, and the truths that Mary boldly proclaimed about God and God’s plans for those living under empire.


Episode Recap:

  • The end of Advent is the transition from preparation to celebration (1:20)
  • Advent is a time to struggle with what it means to feel hope, joy, peace, and love (2:41)
  • Mary has been held up as an unattainable standard (9:12)
  • The story we’re told of Christ’s birth completely ignores the reality of pregnancy (13:59)
  • Mary was not quiet and submissive, she boldly declared the truth (21:25)
  • Through the incarnation, God made a home among the people empire casts aside (26:28)


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01 May 2022"God Told Me..." | Unhelpful Series00:39:29

“God told me.” Talk about a conversation stopper! Have you ever been on the giving or receiving end of a “God told me”? What’s really going on there? Why do people say this? Is there a better way to share our beliefs, even convictions? Join us this Sunday as we explore an alternative to this “Unhelpful” phrase.

17 Nov 2024Q+R | Unlearning Series00:53:38

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17 Oct 2023Jesus Centered | Crash Course on Progressive Christianity00:49:46

What does it mean to be Jesus centered when you separate him from all the harmful things people have said and done in his name? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott talks about some of the key things he does and does not believe about Jesus, reminding us that believing in a specific doctrine matters far less than believing what Jesus said. He then takes time to answer questions from our community about how our views of Jesus and faith may change throughout our deconstruction journeys. Whoever you are and whatever you believe about Jesus, there’s space for you here! 


Episode Recap:

  • If we’re born united with God, what is the point of Jesus? (0:10)
  • Jesus is not a means to an end (4:10)
  • We don’t see Jesus as the only path to the divine (7:05)
  • You can be Jesus-centered without believing any one specific thing (12:14)
  • Believing in Jesus matters less than believing Jesus (13:44)
  • Jesus died because of human wrath, not divine wrath (18:06)
  • When you strip away the doctrine and dogma, there’s something else there (19:05)
  • Many of us are doing the best we can with the information we’ve been given (27:59)
  • Jesus was divine, but so are you (33:10)
  • It’s OK to take your time with healing (38:27)
  • Every Christian is picking and choosing what they believe (41:52)
  • “The same God that held us up in this life will hold us up through this life” (45:44)


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14 Dec 2023The Virgin Will Conceive | Advent Series00:34:16

The idea that Jesus had a miraculous conception entered the early Christian Tradition with Matthew’s Gospel. Why did he tell the story that way? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our Advent series by examining the historical and cultural context around Matthew’s version of Jesus’ birth story. He also reminds us that the Christmas story is ultimately a story of peace and encourages us to spend this season acting courageously to bring about the kind of world we long for.

Episode Recap:

  • Advent is a season of longing and anticipation (0:10)
  • Matthew was the first to give us a birth story for Jesus (2:38)
  • Matthew uses midrash to interpret Jesus’ story (8:48)
  • Matthew invites us to reimagine the way we engage with stories (15:41)
  • Why was it important that Jesus was born of a virgin? (21:58)
  • Many of us want a conquering king, but Jesus came for peace (25:46)
  • Peacemaking is an act of courage and strength (28:47)
  • Sometimes peacemaking is about reminding each other that we are beloved (33:16)


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02 Mar 2024Chapter 6 | Together in This00:36:47

Jesus’ vision of the kingdom was less about converting people and more about coming together to make sure everyone has what they need. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines three stories in Mark 6 that demonstrate the power of collaboration and cooperation. He reminds us that hospitality is a core tenet of the kingdom of God and shares some actions we can take this week to help create the world we want to live in. 


Episode Recap:

  • When it feels like the world is falling apart, we need good news (0:10)

  • Jesus gave people an alternative vision of what the world could be (4:40)

  • Mark 6 invites us into collaboration and cooperation (7:03)

  • Jesus’ own hometown wasn’t open to the work he was doing (9:14)

  • The kingdom requires hospitality (17:19)

  • Jesus’ movement has always been about caring for and feeding each other (26:14)

  • The world won’t change unless we make change happen (30:58)

  • 2 opportunities for learning and action (33:22)


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16 Sep 2022Simplicity: Thanks | Naked Spirituality Series00:37:31

We say “thanks” so many times every day, but how often do we pause to think about what it really means? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott continues our “Naked Spirituality” with a conversation about the word “thanks.” He responds to some common misconceptions about what thanks is not, and he invites us to make giving thanks a daily practice, grounded in an understanding of who we are and where our identity lies.


Episode Recap:

  • Spirituality is about what you do with your pain (0:10)
  • We’re continuing our Naked Spirituality series by talking about the word “thanks” (2:40)
  • We say thanks so often that we don’t always realize its power (3:57)
  • Paul told the church to “rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in every situation” (7:24)
  • Thanks is not guilt and shame, toxic positivity, or comparison-based (9:09)
  • Thanks requires us to be aware and in the present (19:07)
  • Thanks is grounded in contentment (20:39)
  • Thanks is also about generosity (26:14)
  • When we understand who God says we are, we can give thanks in all situations (31:02)


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