Taboo Talk: Is Worship Supposed to Move You?

Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson tackle the often-unspoken question: What role should emotions play in worship? From personal stories to biblical examples, they explore the tension between heartfelt expression and quiet reflection in church settings. Whether you've ever felt out of place for raising your hands—or for keeping them down—this honest conversation brings clarity, grace, and permission to ask questions. For those new to church or unsure what to expect, it’s a thoughtful conversation that helps reframe worship as less about outward performance and more about grounding yourself in truth and connection with Jesus.Pastor Mike and Amber mentioned Pastor Mike's blog post, "An f-bomb in the pastor's office." You can read it here: https://timeofgrace.org/an-f-bomb-in-the-pastors-office/Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny