One-Word Check-In
by Kristie Grimaud
The One-Word Check-In podcast is for those who tend to check-out when life gets to be too much. The one-word check-in is a practice that invites participants to summarize feelings in one word. Rev. Kristie Grimaud invites listeners to check-in with ourselves and with God, and then shares a short reflection centered on one word.
Episodes
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Heaven Applauds
For All Saints Sunday, we remember the Saints and we remember we are blessed from Matthew 5:1-12.
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We Had Courage
Paul reminds the Thessalonians that it takes courage to love.
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What are you known for?
Paul praises the Thessalonians that they are a church known for their faith, hope, and love. Are our churches known for that today?
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In this Way
Paul bids farewell to the Philippians, and reminds them to stay firm in the Lord "in this Way."
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I Press On
Paul tells the Philippians, "I press on," in this passage. He admits that he has not arrived yet, and presses on to know Christ deeper.
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Of the Same Mind
What does Paul mean when he says it would complete his joy if the Philippians became of the same mind of Christ?
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We're Not Worthy
In the first part of Philippians, Paul writes to encourage the church to stand together to overcome opposition that they are experiencing. He says to "live a life worthy of the gospel of Christ." What does it means to live a life worthy of Christ?
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Petty Tyrannies
Paul continues to give instruction to the Roman Christians -- stop judging and start welcoming!
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Love Does No Wrong
In this episode on Romans 13:8-14, we hear from Paul the most important thing to remember about being in a faith community: Love does no wrong.
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For the Common Good
For this upcoming Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost. This scripture is a companion piece to the traditional Acts scripture. The Acts scripture tells us what happened, but this scripture tells us why.
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That They May Know You
Jesus prays for eternal life for the disciples, and he defines what eternal life is. It's not quite how we have defined it.
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I Will Not Leave You
In the continuation of Jesus' conversation to his disciples, he promises, "I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you." This promise holds true no matter how distance we feel from God.
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We Will Be Satisfied
Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father, and they would be satisfied. We always think we know what will satisfy us, yet just as Philip learns, it's often right in front of us.
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Finding Pasture
In John 10:1-10, Jesus tells his followers that he is the gate, whom they come in and go out and find pasture. What does it mean to find pasture?
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We Had Hope that He Was the One
On the walk to Emmaus, two disciples confess that they had hoped Jesus was the one.
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He Is Going Ahead of You
As we prepare for the resurrection this coming Sunday, don't rush past the cross. Make time to walk all the way to the cross.
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The Whole City was in Turmoil
The Whole City was in turmoil during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Some were celebrating; others were protesting; still others were confused as to what was unfolding before them.
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Let Us Go To Him
When Lazarus has died, he tells the disciples, "Let us go to him." Community is an important part of grief and new life.
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He Opened My Eyes
Jesus heals a man born blind but his healing goes beyond physical sight.
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The Well is Deep
The woman at the well affirms that the well is deep -- deeply engrained beliefs tied to identity and practice. Jesus offers something different. Living water that bubbles up from within.
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What Might Save the World
In John 3:1-17, Jesus shares with Nicodemus a different way of living -- a Spirit-led love that might actually save the world.
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The Tempter Came
For this First Sunday of Lent, we explore the difference between a test and a temptation, and who exactly is the tempter in Matthew 4:1-11.
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When They Raised Their Eyes
Peter, James, and John were afraid of God until Jesus touched them and told them to "get up" and "not be afraid." When they raised their eyes, they were brave enough to open their eyes to Jesus.
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I Will Show You How
When Jesus calls his first disciples in Matthew 4:12-23, he does so with an invitation and a promise to show them how to be a disciple.
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A Fresh Start with God
After Jesus was baptized, John shares his testimony about what he saw and why he is convinced Jesus is the Lamb of God. He makes sharing our faith look so easy!
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For It Is Proper
Jesus came to be baptized by John, but John protested that he should be the one being baptized by Jesus. Jesus said, "For it is proper," to do this. Often, faith becomes the proper thing to do. What could Jesus mean by "proper"?
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Light to Live By
John 1:1-18 gives us a one-two punch -- a creation story and nativity story wrapped into one! That tells us the whole purpose was to give us a light to live by!
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Flee to Egypt
Joseph received instructions from an angel through a dream to take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt. In fact, he had 3 more dreams in this scripture passage of Matthew 2:13-23. Have you ever had a dream where God gave you a special message?
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He Had a Dream
In Matthew 1:18-25, Joseph has a dream where an angel visits him to tell him of God's dream. Does God's dream differ from the dream Joseph had for his life?
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What Did You Go Out to See?
Jesus asks this question in Matthew 11:2-11 three times. Reminding the crowd of their spiritual experience in the desert, Jesus affirms John's ministry.
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Prepare the Way
John the Baptist lives into his calling of "preparing the way" for Jesus. How do we prepare the way for Christ?
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Swept Them All Away
As the First Sunday of Advent approaches, Matthew offers a theme of Christ's return while the rest of the world is focusing on the birth of Jesus.
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Manifold Grace of God
Explaining God's grace can be hard. It's so diverse. That's why Peter used the word "manifold" to describe it.
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All are Alive
In Luke 20:27-38, the Sadducees try to trick Jesus into asking a question about the resurrection. Jesus invites us to ask our questions, but with an open heart and with pure intentions.
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Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation
In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he sends prayers of thanksgiving and prayers of petition for them to receive a spirit of wisdom and revelation so they can know God, have insight into their call, and see where God is working among them.
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Simply Yourself
So, a Pharisee and a Tax Collector go into a temple to pray...not a classic joke, but a parable told by Jesus in Luke 18:9-14. Jesus paints a picture of two contrasting prayers and doesn't mince words on which one he prefers.
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The Creative Best
What is living our creative best? Eugene Peterson explores that from Paul's letter to the Galations (Gal 6:1-10).
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Be still
It may seem unnatural to be still in our world that is constantly in motion, but God sings along with the psalmist in Psalm 46 to "Be Still, and know that I am God."
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Broadcast
Paul tells the Corinthians, "Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you broadcast the death of the Lord until he comes" (1 Cor 11:26). What does it mean to broadcast the death?
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The Life Together
What does it mean to live "the live together" in Acts 2:42-47?
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We Belong to Each Other
A good reminder to start the Season 5 -- We Belong to Each Other! What a different world we would live in, if we truly lived out this understanding.
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What does this mean?
During Pentecost, the Holy Spirit rushed in like the sound of a violent wind, and tongues of fire appeared before the disciples' heads, enabling them to speak languages they hadn't spoken before. They were bewildered and questioned, "What does this mean?" What does this mean when the Holy Spirit...
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Foundations were shaken
Paul and Silas prayed and sang hymns to God when they were imprisoned, and the foundation of the prison was shaken. Have you ever experienced the Holy Spirit so strongly that it shook your foundation?
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Opened her heart
In Lydia's resurrection story, Christ opened Lydia's heart to receive Paul's message of Christ. Christ used her gifts to continue spreading the good news in a new land.
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Hinder
God gives Peter a vision about unclean animals becoming clean, and the Spirit tells us to not make a distinction between "us and them," referring to the Jews and Gentiles. Their strict laws became a hindrance to God's way. Do you hinder God?
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Opened her eyes
In Tabitha's resurrection story, she "opened her eyes," and Peter showed she was alive. Where do you need to open your eyes to feel alive? Who can help show you are alive?
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Scales
"Something like scales" fell from Saul's eyes when he was healed by the Holy Spirit. What were the scales on his eyes that prevented him from seeing the Risen Lord?
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Seen
Jesus appeared to the disciples, and they believed in the resurrection when they saw Jesus. They told Thomas, who wasn't present, "We have seen the Lord." Thomas thought he had to see and feel Jesus for himself in order to believe, but Thomas was surprised that he really didn't need what he…
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An Idle Tale (Re-release)
During this Holy Week, we have our eye on Easter, trusting that Resurrection will soon come again. Have you experienced Christ's resurrection? Or is it more like an idle tale?
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Wept
In the traditional Palm Sunday reading, we hear the familiar story of Jesus asking his disciples to go into town to borrow a colt, so Jesus can ride it into Jerusalem. We may be familiar with the crowds cheers, but if we read a little further, we see the story may have an unfamiliar ending.
About this show
The One-Word Check-In podcast is for those who tend to check-out when life gets to be too much. The one-word check-in is a practice that invites participants to summarize feelings in one word. Rev. Kristie Grimaud invites listeners to check-in with ourselves and with God, and then shares a short reflection centered on one word.
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