Missiongathering Message Cast: Recent Episodes
Missiongathering Thornton
Your source for weekly teaching and messages from Missiongathering Christian Church in Thornton, CO.
Teaching Pastor Nellis Kennedy-Howard continues our series on Courage with a message on how God redefines what it means for us to be "fearless."
Teaching Pastor Nellis Kennedy-Howard continues the series on Courage with a message on knowing when and how to speak up!
Teaching Pastor Nellis Kennedy-Howard kicks off our new series on Courage with a message on the mystery of the Gospel.
This Easter, no matter how uncertain or scary things might feel, God has still got this, God has got us.
Rev. Loren Richmond gives a fresh perspective on the story of Palm Sunday and how Jesus subverts the powers of oppression and invites us to courageously join him.
Rev. Loren Richmond Jr. teaches about the various ways God re-forms in our spiritual journeys.
Rev. Loren Richmond Jr invites us all to take the risk to follow the example of Christ who chose to risk first.
Teaching Pastor Nellis Kennedy-Howard talks about how Jesus responds to us when we mess up again and again.
Rev. Loren Richmond Jr. talks about how God meets us wherever we are regardless of the pandemic or struggle we are in the midst of, in the first worship gathering of Lent 2021.
Rev. Loren Richmond Jr. talks about the “thin places” and liminal spaces God is inviting us into.
Guest speaker Rev. Luther Young, Jr. Invites us to keep moving forward. Rev.Young, is an artist, public theologian, and social justice advocate who focuses on racial equity and LGBTQ+ inclusion. His current research investigates the causes and effects of homophobia in predominantly black churches.
Worship Pastor Paul Romig-Leavitt talks about a new way to think about forgiveness and how we are involved in advancing freedom or standing in its way.
Teaching Pastor Nellis Kennedy-Howard talks about how we can learn more about our Purpose in the next message in our Re-Discover series
This past year, and our current circumstances have made living a life free of the things that bind us. What have you done when this happens?
With so much uncertainty and change, it's easy to forget why we're doing what we're doing. If you've forgotten what's important to you or what you're about, take some time to re-discover your mission.
When you imagine God in heaven looking down on you, what kind of expression is on God’s face? In 2021, discover for the first time, or all over again, God's deep and immense love for you.
Pastor Nellis talks about the story of Ruth and why her love story isn't quite as romantic as it first appears.
Pastor Shaye talks about the story of Bathsheba and the importance of finding peace amidst the messiness of life.
Pastor Nellis talks about the story of Rahab and how her hope is integral to the Christmas story we know and love today.
Pastor Loren talks about how knowing who you are and how God loves you can us be better equipped to listen to and consider the stories of others without feeling like we're losing ourselves.
Pastor Loren talks about the polarization in our nation and how as followers of Jesus, our job is to seek reconciliation and right relationships.
In these challenging times, it's easy to get sucked into a vortex of despair by the surrounding anxiety of our nation. Pastor Loren shares how to break the vicious cycle.
Paul Romig-Leavitt preaches on the intersection between communion and family systems theory in the introduction to the series “Serenity Now.”
It's not a question of whether there is enough. Rather, it's a question of whether we have enough people to get the good news of God's love to the people who need it most.
Rev. Loren Richmond Jr. preaches on Galatians 6:7-8 in the next message in our "All In" series.
Teaching Pastor Nellis Kennedy-Howard talks about the biblical concept of Jubillee and what it means to live out of abundance rather than scarcity.
Pastor Shaye shares how our giving always makes an impact, even when we can't always see it.
Pastor Loren shares how true influence comes not from self-promotion, but from self-sacrifice, like Jesus.
Pastor Nellis talks about when Paul started living with God's purposes in mind, he underwent a radical identity shift. Can you think back to such a time in your life?
Teaching Pastor Nellis Kennedy-Howard talks about how Jesus can bring healing to our divided world.
God isn't concerned with conversions, newly acquired business, and overall sales. God is interested in lives changed and progress made for God's kingdom.
Because of the faithfulness of Jesus to his mission, the broken relationship between God and humanity has been restored. Now, in turn, we each have a mission from God!
Paul Romig-Leavitt talks about the kingdoms we build which distract and disrupt us for seeing who Jesus really is and what Jesus really asks.★ Support this podcast ★
We can only grow when we are willing to wrestle with the past and confront our biggest mistakes.★ Support this podcast ★
Continuing our series, "stuff we need to talk about," Pastor Shaye talks about why always having to be the hero can be problematic.★ Support this podcast ★
The longer our body is our of alignment, the more we adjust to living in an unhealthy, dysfunctional way. White people in America need to go in for some spiritual chiropractic care.★ Support this podcast ★
White people often have feeling of guilt and shame when talking about racism. How can we sort through our feelings in a helpful way?★ Support this podcast ★
Local pastor Renea Loring shares her journey to becoming an affirming pastor and parent!★ Support this podcast ★
Pastor Shaye shares some powerful words about Jesus and this woman he met.★ Support this podcast ★
Tom Lemke shares about how there is room for all of us at God's table.★ Support this podcast ★
In this message, Loren takes a look at some of the bible verses that have been used to "clobber" LGBT+ persons.★ Support this podcast ★
Nellis Kennedy-Howard shares about her own experiences coming out, how straight people can be good allies, and what LGBT+ people need to know about God's love.★ Support this podcast ★
This Memorial Day Weekend, take some time to remember what really matters.★ Support this podcast ★
In Jesus, we see the idea that we can sacrifice some for the sake of the good exposed as evil and corrupt.★ Support this podcast ★
Mary Magdalene teaches us the importance of showing up and being present★ Support this podcast ★
Moving forward isn't easy, but God doesn't want us to stay in the past★ Support this podcast ★
With thousands sick, millions unemployed, and billions of dollars being spent, it's easy to feel like just a number. But, we're matter more than we think.★ Support this podcast ★
Nellis shares how amidst all the unknowns causing us stress and anxiety, God is someone we can count on.★ Support this podcast ★
Long ago, some disciples walked an unknown road together, unsure of what the future would hold. We can learn a lot from them.★ Support this podcast ★
Fallen Heroes: Wonder Woman -- Taking Risks by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Fallen Heroes: Spider Man -- Resentment and Forgiveness by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
It's Better up Here: Salt and Light by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
It's Better up Here: Firm Foundations by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
This is a busy time of year. We put off anything that's not demanding our time and attention. But too often we put off taking care of the things in our lives that really matter. This Christmas, what in your life can't wait?★ Support this podcast ★
How can I be a 'Good Christian' when Life is so Complicated? by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Jesus for President: A This-Worldly Faith by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Jesus for President: Work for Justice by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Your Story, Our Story: Unity, Not Uniformity by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Your Story, Our Story: You Don't Have to be a "Somebody" to do Something by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Your Story, Our Story: Disciples Do Justice by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Your Story, Our Story: Freedom of Belief by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Disciples Practice Communion and Baptism by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Action Required: Acting In Spite of the Unknown by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Action Required: Love Unconditionally by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Faith in the Desert: Elijah and the Widow's Son by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Faith in the Desert: Elijah and the Widow by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Easter Changes How We Deal With Sorrow and Loss by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Easter Changes How we Deal with Blame and Shame by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Easter Changes How We See Our Past by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Doubt: What is the meaning of all of this? by Missiongathering Thornton★ Support this podcast ★
Regional Minister Joan Bell-Haynes delivers a message on Romans 12:1-3 and how God forms and equips us for the call and challenges of the moment.★ Support this podcast ★
Pastor Loren shares a message on the importance of hope in dark times, and how the season of advent can inspire hope in us during this quite literally dark time of year.★ Support this podcast ★
Guest speaker Néstor Gómez Morales delves into passages from Ecclesiastes to nudge us toward experiencing joy, rather than chasing after happiness.★ Support this podcast ★
The most surprising thing that happened to the blind beggar wasn't his healing, but rather him being heard.★ Support this podcast ★
Jesus affirmed that children were good and beloved by God. Even as adults, that truth remains; God loves us immensely and unconditionally.★ Support this podcast ★
Missiongathering is a place of safely and healing, where you can be the person God made you to be.★ Support this podcast ★
Our preconceived notions can get in the way of us seeing Jesus in the world today.★ Support this podcast ★
If we're honest, most of us dislike change--yet God continually asks us to change.★ Support this podcast ★