Bedste Abigail Bailey-podcasts (2024)

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The Gift of the Spirit 22:50

9d ago22:50

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As we follow Jesus, it's not unlikely that we will face seasons and changes that feel like they require much more than we have in our own strength. Thankfully, Jesus promises his disciples the gift of his Spirit for moments just like this. This week, we take a look at two stories from the book of Acts that show the Spirit showing up for people in n…

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Ask, Seek, Knock 34:36

15d ago34:36

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Jesus invites us to ask the Father for what we need, assuring us the Father delights in giving good gifts to his children when they ask. In this sermon, featuring a guest interview with Rick Pacukonas, we explore Jesus’s invitation to ask, several ways of thinking that can get in the way of asking, how God might be at work in our lives when we must…

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Finding a Church Home 35:25

19d ago35:25

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Welcome back! This week, Adam shares four questions to consider while searching for the right home church.Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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A New Sabbath Narrative (Audio Reflection) 18:12

2M ago18:12

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Sabbath is meant to be a blessing, not a burden, but we may hold assumptions about Sabbath that weigh it down and hinder us from receiving the gift of Sabbath rest God longs to give. In this audio reflection, Abby offers three approaches to thinking about Sabbath that will help us ponder and practice Sabbath with fresh perspective.…

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How Sabbath Prevents Hurry Sickness 29:11

2M ago29:11

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In a society that values excessive work and honors extreme productivity, the practice of Sabbath is quite counter-cultural. Yet, Sabbath remains a remarkable invitation from God to stop, rest, worship, and delight. This week, ahead of our Summer Sabbath series, Adam shares some of the dangers of living a "hurry-sick" life, and invites us to conside…

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Cynicism and the Kingdom of God 29:10

3M ago29:10

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Our culture is saturated with cynicism, and the church is not immune to it, but Jesus calls us to a different way. In this sermon, Ian examines several powerful moments in Jesus’ life and ministry when he resisted cynicism and concludes with three spiritual practices that can help us counter cynicism.…

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Fruit of the Spirit - Joy 31:07

3M ago31:07

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Joy does not depend on the elimination of suffering because it transcends suffering and can even co-exist with suffering. In this sermon, Adam offers a biblical definition of joy, shares a story about the co-existence of joy and pain in his own life, and offers a concrete practice that has helped him cultivate joy.…

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Guest Speaker - Josh Riggs (Church at Prison) 34:16

3M ago34:16

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Josh Riggs, pastor of Church at Prison, shares the story of his surprising calling to work with inmates in Vermont prisons and gives us a glimpse of the heart of God for people the world considers unapproachable.Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Fruit of the Spirit - Kindness 30:02

3M ago30:02

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How is kindness different from niceness? In this sermon, Abby offers a biblical definition of kindness, teases out what we can learn about kindness from the story of David and Mephibosheth, shares a story from her own life about experiencing kindness, and looks at three kindness killers.Af Abigail Carroll

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Fruit of the Spirit - Faithfulness 31:51

4M ago31:51

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When the Holy Spirit produces fruit in us, it’s not just for our sake, but also the sake of others. In this sermon, Jordan defines faithfulness, explores this theme in Scripture, and shares what God has taught him about faithfulness in the context of his own backyard.Af Jordan Otruba

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Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness 28:34

4M ago28:34

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When we think of gentleness, weakness or timidity may come to mind, but the biblical understanding of gentleness is quite different. In this sermon, Adam shares a biblical definition of gentleness, paints a picture of gentleness from the Old and New Testaments, shares a story of being the recipient of others’ gentleness, and offers two practical wa…

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Fruit of the Spirit - Self Control 31:39

4M ago31:39

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How can self-control be a fruit of the Spirit if it’s called self-control? In this sermon, Adam defines self-control as aligning our will with God’s will, clarifies some common misconceptions around it, and offers five practical ways in which we can collaborate with the Spirit to cultivate self-control in our lives.…

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Fruit of the Spirit - Peace 17:58

4M ago17:58

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The peace God grows in us as we learn to walk in the Spirit is actually three kinds of peace: peace with God, the peace of God, and peace with others. In this sermon, Adam names three common villains that steal our peace and shares two stories of his own recent encounters with these villains as well as some practical handles for when we face them o…

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Fruit of the Spirit - Goodness 34:16

5M ago34:16

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When God formed creation, he called it good; goodness is our original identity. In this sermon, Abby explores the relationship between good deeds and grace, what it looks like to lean on the Spirit in doing good, and how thinking about goodness in terms of beauty can help motivate us to say "yes" to the good works God has prepared for us to walk in…

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Fruit of the Spirit - Patience 26:43

5M ago26:43

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When we are walking with Christ, we will increasingly be characterized by patience, a fruit of the Spirit. But how do we till the ground of our hearts and minds to cooperate with the Spirit? Today, Adam kicks off a new sermon series on the fruit of Spirit and shares how awareness of God's patience toward us can help us grow in this area of our live…

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Eastertide - What Will Our Resurrected Bodies Look Like? 24:00

5M ago24:00

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When Jesus appeared to his disciples in the days following the resurrection, it was in his glorified body. What will our resurrected bodies be like? In this sermon, Adam explores the implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our future physical being, drawing on Paul’s imagery of the sun, moon, and stars.…

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Easter 2024 23:57

5M ago23:57

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Doubting Thomas - This week, we revisit a post-resurrection conversation between Jesus and Thomas in John 20, and learn about a God who can handle doubt, despair, and disappointment.Af Adam Avery

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week Six 32:26

6M ago32:26

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Anointing Oil In the wilderness, God gave the Israelites detailed instructions for a tabernacle and its furnishings, and a recipe for a sacred anointed oil to be applied to the tabernacle, furnishings, and priests. In this sermon, Abby explores what this oil represented and how it pointed toward Christ, the Anointed One.…

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Lenten Audio Reflection - A Misunderstood Gift 13:09

6M ago13:09

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A Misunderstood Gift Several days before Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion, a woman came uninvited into the room where Jesus was dining and poured costly perfumed oil on his head—an expression of her heart that those around her did not understand. But Jesus understood and was honored. What can we learn from this story about remaining faithful to who Go…

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week Five 25:14

6M ago25:14

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During their wandering in the wilderness, God gave the Israelites detailed instructions for the building of a tabernacle. In the tabernacle, a curtain sectioned off the holy of holies—the place of atonement. In this sermon, Adam explores the curtain’s fascinating meanings and its fulfilment in Christ, who did what no priest could do, giving us acce…

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week Four 26:22

6M ago26:22

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When it comes to difficult passages of Scripture, we need an interpretive tool—a hermeneutic. In this sermon about Moses’ intercession for the people of Israel as they defeated the Amalekites who had attacked them, Adam teaches us both about the power of prayerful intercession, and also how we can grapple with difficult passages of Scripture in a w…

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Lenten Audio Reflection - The Gift of Confession 12:29

6M ago12:29

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For the one weary of confession... Lent invites us to reflect on our shortcomings and our sin, but how do we do that in a way that doesn’t plunge us into shame, and how can we respond to the sins of those who have hurt us with both truth and grace? In this, our second Lenten audio reflection of the season, Annalee shares her own story of navigating…

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week Three 31:22

6M ago31:22

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Water from the Rock Moses and the Israelites hit another roadblock in their wilderness journey when they struggle to find water to drink. Miraculously (and mercifully), God meets the people with a provision of water in the desert and a glimpse of his faithful character. Listen this week as Jordan shares from Exodus 17 of the mercy of God and the pr…

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week Two 30:38

7M ago30:38

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Bread from HeavenIn the wilderness, God provided the Israelites manna--bread from heaven--but he wasn't just interested in filling their stomachs. In this sermon, Abby explores how God used manna to teach his people about having a work ethic, receiving the gift of rest, and ultimately trusting in him.…

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Christ in the Wilderness - Week One 28:26

7M ago28:26

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During the Lenten season, we will be spending time in the book of Exodus, noticing ways that Christ shows up in Moses and the Hebrew people's wilderness journey. This week, Adam begins our new series, "Christ in the Wilderness," in Exodus 15.Af Adam Avery

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Lenten Audio Reflection - Un-distracting Ourselves from Our Need for God 12:20

7M ago12:20

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Un-distracting Ourselves from Our Need for God Lent is a season of preparation for Good Friday, and ultimately Easter Sunday. It is a journey where we take time to face the reality of our need for God. This Lent, as we journey toward the cross, we welcome you to engage the Church at the Well Lenten devotional reader. In addition, we will be offerin…

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Let The Children Come - Week Five 22:38

7M ago22:38

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A Different Kind of Storm Jesus took time to rest—he even napped—and we stand to learn from his example. But what do you do when Jesus seems to be sleeping through your storm? In this sermon, Adam explores what the disciples learned about Jesus when caught in a boat in a storm with him, and what we can learn about him and about navigating our own s…

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Let The Children Come - Week Four 26:52

7M ago26:52

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Our Relationship with Worry Worry is a natural part of life; even Jesus worried. But worry can easily malfunction in our lives, leading to chronic anxiety. How do we cultivate a healthy relationship with worry? In this sermon, Adam explores Jesus’ teaching on worry using the Jesus Storybook Bible, and offers four strategies for keeping our worry ri…

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Let the Children Come - Week Three 32:35

8M ago32:35

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Learning to Pray Like a Child (Again) When Jesus taught the disciples to pray in Matthew 6, he addressed God as “Abba,” or “Daddy.” Every time we pray, we can be reminded that we come to God as children. In this sermon, Abby explores three common characteristics of children’s approaches to prayer and what we can learn from them.…

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Let the Children Come - Week One 28:30

8M ago28:30

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This week, Adam kicks off the new year with our new series, “Let the Children Come,” using the Jesus Storybook Bible as a tool and a guide to help us behold Jesus through the eyes of a child.Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Christmastide – Simeon’s Song 15:17

8M ago15:17

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Luke 2:25-35 This week, Adam shares how Simeon’s song in Luke 2 teaches us of the hope we have in […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent 2023 – Week Four – The Angels’ Song 20:55

9M ago20:55

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The angels sing and proclaim “Glory to God” and “Peace on Earth” in Luke 2. Yet a few chapters later, […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent Meditation 2023 – Week Four 14:44

9M ago14:44

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To Us a Child is Born C.S. Lewis wrote: “Once in our world, a stable had something in it that […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent 2023 – Week Three – Zachariah’s Song 33:57

9M ago33:57

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Zachariah’s Song None of us are perfect at waiting, but God is faithful to show up anyway. In this sermon, […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent Meditation 2023 – Week Three 13:45

9M ago13:45

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Joy in Struggle Joy and pain are not mutually exclusive. In fact, joy has a way of breaking into our […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent 2023 – Week Two 27:35

9M ago27:35

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What if following God doesn’t mean our lives will necessarily become easier, but perhaps more complex? In this sermon, Adam […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent Meditation 2023 – Week Two 10:35

9M ago10:35

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Clearing the Path John the Baptist was a bold man whose words and life prepared a way for Jesus. He […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent 2023 – Week One – Hannah’s Waiting 29:58

9M ago29:58

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Hannah’s Waiting Waiting is hard, but what if God has gifts for us that only come through the experience of […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Advent Meditation 2023 – Week One 10:01

9M ago10:01

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Shaped Through Waiting Waiting is something we are all too painfully familiar with, but what if God wants to do […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Tables – Week Ten – Luke 24 28:20

10M ago28:20

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When two discouraged disciples are walking the road to Emmaus in the days following the crucifixion, the resurrected Jesus comes […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Tables – Week Nine – Luke 22 26:33

10M ago26:33

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At the meal he shared with his disciples on the evening before his crucifixion, Jesus was a non-anxious presence among […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Tables – Week Eight – Luke 19 36:20

11M ago36:20

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Seen By Love – Luke 19:1-10 When Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore fig tree, he sees Jesus pass by, but he […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Tables – Week Seven – Luke 14 25:47

11M ago25:47

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This week, Adam shares a teaching and reflection on Luke 14 in continuation of our “Tables” series.Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Tables – Week Six – Luke 11 37:50

11M ago37:50

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The More Important Matters This week, Ian continues our “Tables” series with a look at Jesus dining with the Pharisees […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Tables – Week Five – Luke 10 24:46

11M ago24:46

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A Tale of Two Sisters Martha and Mary take two different approaches to hospitality when Jesus comes over for a […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Tables – Week Four – Luke 9 21:38

12M ago21:38

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When Jesus multiplied loaves and fishes, he wasn’t just feeding the hungry stomachs of a vast crowd, he was also […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Tables – Week Three – Luke 7 29:06

12M ago29:06

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The Woman who Loves Extravagantly Jesus sees the woman in Luke 7:36-50 as forgiven – as someone who loves extravagantly. […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Tables – Week Two – Luke 5 35:08

12M ago35:08

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When Jesus dined at the house of Levi, a tax-collector, he wasn’t just breaking the religious rules of the Pharisees […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Tables – Week One – Introduction 26:48

12M ago26:48

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This week at Church at the Well, we start a new sermon series – “Tables: Journeying with Jesus through Luke’s […]Af Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba