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Pondering with the Peters
by Brenden and Helena Peters
Join Brenden & Helena Peters as they discuss ministry and family life.
Episodes
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Sunday Sermon - Restraining Grace | 1 Samuel 25
In 1 Samuel 25, we see God’s restraining grace at work, keeping David from sinful vengeance, pointing us to Jesus Christ, our perfect King, who saves us from our sin.
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Sunday Sermon - He Did Not Revile in Return | 1 Samuel 24
In 1 Samuel 24, David spares Saul's life, showing us that we need not take matters into our own hands. Because God is faithful to his promises, we can entrust ourselves to him who judges justly.
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Sunday Sermon - Therefore We Do Not Lose Heart | 1 Samuel 23
In 1 Samuel 23, we see that God sustains his people through his Word, his people, and his providence, enabling us to persevere without losing heart, even when our circumstances seem to contradict his promises.
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Sunday Sermon - The King Who Destroys and the King Who Protects | 1 Samuel 22:6-23
In 1 Samuel 22:6-23, Saul uses his power to kill and destroy, while David offers refuge and safekeeping, pointing us to Jesus Christ - the King who protects and saves all who take refuge in him, even when the destructive powers of this world seem to have the upper hand.
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Wearing Many Hats - The Reality of Rural Pastoring
What does a rural pastor actually do all week? In this episode of Pondering With the Peters, we talk about the reality of wearing many hats in rural ministry. We explore the unexpected joys and challenges of serving in a small community, how the unpredictability of ministry affects family life…
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Sunday Sermon - Have You Not Read What David Did? | 1 Samuel 21:1-22:5
In 1 Samuel 21:1-22:5, we see God faithfully preserving, providing for, delivering, and directing his anointed king, David, through desperate circumstances, reminding us to trust God's faithfulness even when we cannot see where his purposes are leading.
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Sunday Sermon - The Cost of Covenant | 1 Samuel 20
In 1 Samuel 20, Jonathan shows us what it looks like to remain faithful to God’s anointed King even when that allegiance is costly, while David’s covenant faithfulness points us to Christ, whose covenant love gives us security in the midst of uncertainty and frees us to follow him at any cost.
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Helping Your Kids Love the Church
In this episode of Pondering With the Peters, we talk about how parents can cultivate a genuine love for the local church in their children. We discuss the influence of the home, the importance of modelling joy in church life, practical ways to engage kids in worship, and how to navigate the...
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Sunday Sermon - Who Then Is This? | Mark 4:35-41
In Mark 4:35-41, Jesus teaches us that although following him doesn't exempt us from the storms of life, we can trust him because he is Lord over every storm and is with us in the midst of it.
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Sunday Sermon - Against the Lord and Against His Anointed | 1 Samuel 19
In 1 Samuel 19, we see that although evil may appear to triumph, God sovereignly preserves his Anointed and ultimately establishes the reign of his true and better King, Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Sermon - Love Him or Fear Him | 1 Samuel 18:17-30
In 1 Samuel 18:17-30, we see that no one can stop God's chosen King from receiving what God has determined to give him. The question that this passage confronts each one of us with is: Will you love Jesus, or will you fear him?
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Sunday Sermon - The Lord Was with David | 1 Samuel 18:1-16
In 1 Samuel 18:1-16, Jonathan and Saul respond very differently to God's chosen king, reminding us that every heart must ultimately decide how it will respond to God's true and better King, Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Sermon - The Battle Belongs to the Lord | 1 Samuel 17:31-58
In 1 Samuel 17:31-58, the Lord vindicates his own name by securing the salvation of his people through his anointed king so that all the earth may know that he alone is God, which points forward to Jesus Christ, the true and better David, whose victory over sin and death became his people's...
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Sunday Sermon - Seeing the Battle Through Eyes of Faith | 1 Samuel 17:1-30
In 1 Samuel 17:1-30, we learn that God's people must interpret every battle through the greatness of the living God rather than the greatness of their circumstances.
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Sunday Sermon - When the Spirit of God Departs | 1 Samuel 16:14-23
In 1 Samuel 16:14-23, we learn that our deepest problem is not our restless hearts but our alienation from God because of sin, and that only God's Anointed King, Jesus Christ, can give the lasting peace that no earthly remedy can provide.
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Sunday Sermon - The Lord Looks on the Heart | 1 Samuel 16:1-13
In 1 Samuel 16:1-13, we learn that God sees what we cannot see. We must trust his verdict about his chosen King rather than our own evaluations.
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Sunday Sermon - To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice | 1 Samuel 15:12-35
In 1 Samuel 15:12-35, we see that God desires obedience to his Word more than outward acts of worship.
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Sunday Sermon - The King Who Would Not Listen | 1 Samuel 15:1-11
In 1 Samuel 15:1-11, we see that Saul's tragedy was not that he failed to hear God's Word, but that he refused to fully obey it. The good news is that Jesus Christ, our true and better King, succeeded where Saul failed and now enables his people to follow him.
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Sunday Sermon - The Danger of Foolish Leadership | 1 Samuel 14:24-52
In 1 Samuel 14:24-52, Saul’s foolish leadership reveals the danger of human wisdom apart from God, and it points us to the better King who saves - Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Sermon - Nothing Can Hinder the Lord from Saving | 1 Samuel 14:1-23
In 1 Samuel 14:1-23, we see that when everything appears hopeless God demonstrates that nothing can hinder the Lord from saving his people.
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Sunday Sermon - The Folly of Disobedience | 1 Samuel 13
In 1 Samuel 13, Saul’s disobedience reveals the danger of not trusting God’s Word, and it points us to Jesus Christ who obeyed perfectly and secured the victory over our greater enemies of sin, death, the devil, and hell.
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Sunday Sermon - Remember What the Lord Has Done | 1 Samuel 12
In 1 Samuel 12, we are called to remember the Lord's faithfulness and respond with wholehearted devotion.
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Sunday Sermon - A New Hope | 1 Samuel 11
In 1 Samuel 11, we see that when God’s people face humiliation and helplessness, the Lord raises up a Spirit-empowered Deliverer to rescue those who cannot save themselves, which is ultimately fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Sermon - The Hidden King | 1 Samuel 10:17-27
In 1 Samuel 10:17-27, Israel receives the king they wanted, but we are reminded that the King we truly need is the one whom God has given in Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Sermon - The Gospel of the Resurrection | 1 Corinthians 15:1-20
In 1 Corinthians 15:1-20, Paul reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is an historical fact, that it requires faith, and that it is still transforming lives today for all who believe in him.
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Sunday Sermon - Lost and Found | 1 Samuel 9:1-10:16
In 1 Samuel 9:1-10:16, we see that what began as a search for lost donkeys became a reminder that God is always at work behind the scenes - leading his people to the King we truly need.
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On Sabbath
In this week's episode of Pondering With the Peters, we're diving into one of the best ways to find rest in a weary world: Sabbath. We talk about how slowing down one day a week has helped us reconnect with God, create meaningful rhythms for our kids, and push back against the busyness of life…
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Sunday Sermon - The Leader Israel Wanted | 1 Samuel 8
In 1 Samuel 8, Israel asks for a king like the nations, revealing how easily God’s people can look to human solutions instead of trusting the Lord’s rule.
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Sunday Sermon - Here I Raise My Ebenezer | 1 Samuel 7:3-17
In 1 Samuel 7:3-17, we learn that our help does not come from idols, strength, or strategy, but that our help comes from the Lord.
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Sunday Sermon - The Return of the King | 1 Samuel 6:1-7:2
In 1 Samuel 6:1-7:2, the question is asked, “Who can stand before this holy God?” The gospel answers by saying only those who stand in Christ.
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Sunday Sermon - The Heavy Hand of God | 1 Samuel 5
In 1 Samuel 5, God confronts false gods, humbles human pride, and shows that his holy presence cannot be captured.
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Sunday Sermon - When the Glory Departs | 1 Samuel 4
In 1 Samuel 4, we see that the glory departs from Israel because God will not be used by those who refuse to bow before him.
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Sunday Sermon - The Lord Speaks Again | 1 Samuel 3
In 1 Samuel 3, we see that when the word of the Lord is rare, God raises servants who listen humbly and speak faithfully.
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Sunday Sermon - Mercy and Judgment | 1 Samuel 2:27-36
In 1 Samuel 2:27–36, God warns that those who despise his holiness will face judgment, yet he mercifully preserves his saving purposes by raising up a faithful priest in Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Sermon - Fat Priests and the Favoured Son | 1 Samuel 2:11-26
In 1 Samuel 2:11-26, the failure of Israel’s priests and the quiet faithfulness of Samuel reveal both the depth of human corruption and God’s gracious provision in Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Sermon - My Heart Exults in the Lord | 1 Samuel 2:1-10
True joy isn’t found in changed circumstances, but in the unchanging God who overturns human assumptions and reigns through his anointed King, Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Sermon - The God Who Sees, Hears, and Remembers | 1 Samuel 1:3-28
When suffering makes us question if God cares, 1 Samuel 1:3-28 reminds us that he sees our pain, he hears the cries of our soul, and he remembers us according to his steadfast love and faithfulness.
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Sunday Sermon - Introduction to 1 Samuel | 1 Samuel 1:1-2
In the introduction to 1 Samuel, we see that God often does his greatest work where we least expect it - in places of obscurity, weakness, and waiting.
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Sunday Sermon - The Search of the Shepherds | Luke 2:8-20
The shepherds in the Christmas story show us that when we truly seek Christ and believe in him, we cannot help but make him known with joy and thanksgiving.
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Sunday Sermon - Prince of Peace | Isaiah 9:6-7
Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace who makes peace with God, rules our hearts by his peace, and will one day bring peace to all creation.
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Sunday Sermon - Everlasting Father | Isaiah 9:6-7
Jesus is the Everlasting Father who came to give us life, light, and love, and to make us children of God through his redeeming grace.
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Sunday Sermon - Mighty God | Isaiah 9:6-7
The Baby of Bethlehem is the Mighty God who came to rescue sinners - Creator of all, Sustainer of all, Redeemer of all who believe.
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Sunday Sermon - Wonderful Counsellor | Isaiah 9:6-7
Jesus is the Wonderful Counsellor who meets us in our darkness, knows us completely, and speaks wisdom that brings life and hope.
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Looking Back & Lessons Learned
If we could sit down with our newlywed selves, what would we say? In this episode of Pondering with the Peters, we look back on the lessons, laughter, and wisdom we’ve gained over the years. Whether you’re newly married or decades in, we hope this conversation encourages you to continue to grow…
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Sunday Sermon - Teach Us to Number Our Days | Psalm 90
In Psalm 90, God is teaching us to recognize our death, so that we can live wisely and joyfully in his steadfast love.
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Sunday Sermon - We Are One | Ephesians 4:1-16
In Ephesians 4:1-16, we are reminded that the church is not a Sunday event, but a Spirit-created, Christ-centered, God-glorifying family called to live in unity.
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Q&A with Our Kids
This week’s episode of Pondering with the Peters is a little different. We sat down with our kids to ask them questions about faith and life as a ministry family - and their answers did not disappoint. We hope this episode makes you smile, reflect, and maybe even ask your own kids a few of these...
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Homemaking as a Ministry
What if your home was more than just a place to live? In this episode of Pondering with the Peters, we’re talking about how the home can be a space for ministry, beauty, and spiritual formation. You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect house to make an eternal impact. God works through quiet...
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The Pastor's Wife Perspective
Being a pastor’s wife is a calling with unique joys and quiet challenges - often behind the scenes, but deeply significant. In this episode of Pondering with the Peters, we’re opening up about what it’s like to walk beside your husband in ministry and follow Christ in a role that isn’t always...
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Spiritual Rhythms
A strong marriage isn’t just built on love; it’s rooted in a shared walk with God. In this episode of Pondering with the Peters, we’re talking about how to build spiritual rhythms as a couple that keep you grounded, united, and growing in faith together. Whether you’re just beginning or looking…
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