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The ECC Podcast
by Ephrata Community Church
The ECC Podcast provides an ongoing opportunity for you to stay connected with us through weekly "behind-the-scenes" conversations between our Pastors & Leaders!
Episodes
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The Gospel's Power Tools
What's the most effective way to reach people with the gospel? We all know sharing the gospel is important, yet many of us have missed one of the most crucial and powerful tools God's given us. Join Emily Given, Jim Ehrman, and Mark Calkins as they discuss what the first century church shows us...
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Chris Weber | We Expect Life Transformation
Pastor Chris Weber teaches on the power of the gospel to bring real life transformation, not through human effort, but through God's power.
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Breaking Out of Your Bubble
Why should I connect with people who are different from me? Statistics show we are all prone to prioritizing relationships with those who are most similar to us. Yet, building connections with people from different groups and perspectives strengthens us in some key ways we may not be aware of.…
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Kevin Eshleman | Join the World-Changing Team
Pastor Kevin Eshleman reminds us of the call to kingdom teamwork—so we can go further together than we can on our own.
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The New You
What if living righteously could come naturally to you? Many of us grew up thinking that knowing God was about following all his rules and behaving perfectly. The truth is, God isn't focused on the rules, but on our hearts. When we receive him, he enables us to live from the inside out, so that…
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Jim Ehrman | We Embrace the Holy Spirit
Pastor Jim Ehrman speaks on what it looks like to embrace the person and the work of the Holy Spirit.
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Too Offended to Love You
What does it mean to truly welcome everyone? Jesus calls us to love all, yet many of us struggle to know how to apply that in the complexities of real life. How do we love those who've hurt us or who offend us with their beliefs? How do we hold true to our convictions while also modeling Jesus'...
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Dan Gulnac | We Welcome Everyone
Pastor Dan Gulnac reminds us that we welcome everyone because Jesus welcomes everyone.
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The Values-Driven Life
Can Values Really Change My Life? Many of us go through life one day at a time without thinking about why we do what we do and what we are aiming our lives toward. But what if, instead, we decided on key values that we want to drive our lives and then strategically fashioned our lives around…
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Kevin Eshleman | Our Piece of the Puzzle
Pastor Kevin Eshleman spoke on the values that drive our direction here at ECC.
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You're Not as Stuck as You Think You Are
How do I break free from this cycle? Jesus promised that when he sets us free, we are truly free. Yet, many Christians wrestle with cycles of sin, dysfunction, or struggle. We know that's not God's best for us, but we often don't know how to break free. Join Matt Swords, Jim Ehrman, and Kevin...
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Kevin Eshleman | Take Your Next Step
Pastor Kevin Eshleman talks about the importance of continuing to take steps so that we do not stagnate in our spiritual journey.
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I'm Scared to Share the Gospel
How can I grow in boldness to share Jesus with others?God designed us to live boldly, yet so often we struggle with fear of what others will think of us. This fear can prevent us from sharing about Jesus with others. How can we overcome our fears in order to walk in greater boldness? Join Emily...
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Kevin Eshleman | The Story Only You Can Tell
Pastor Kevin Eshleman reminds us of the power of sharing our God stories with others.
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Neighbor like Jesus
How can I reach my neighbors for Jesus (without being weird)?Many of us interact with our neighbors weekly, if not daily, yet it can be hard to know how to introduce faith topics in a way that doesn't feel awkward or forced. We know sharing the gospel is important, but we just feel stuck. Join...
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David Burr | When Small Is Not Small at All
Pastor David Burr teaches us how to share the gospel in small ways that can have a big impact.
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Tell Me Your Story
Why should I share my story? We all have stories to share--stories of the way God invaded our hardest moments with his comfort, our weakest moments with his strength, our most desperate moments with his provision. These stories carry great power, both for ourselves and for others. Join Jim Ehrman...
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Barry Wissler | Multigenerational Partnership for Harvest
Barry Wissler teaches on the need for the generations to value one another and work together in order to reach the world with the gospel.
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No Pressure Evangelism
Many of us feel intimidated by the idea of sharing our faith, but perhaps that's because we've put too much pressure on ourselves to get results. If we share our faith with no result, we start to feel like we've failed. Join Matt Swords and Chris Weber as they discuss a healthier view of…
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Kevin Eshleman | Broadcast Seeding
Pastor Kevin Eshleman teaches on the importance of sowing the seed of the gospel generously.
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The Best Worship Songs Do This
What happens when we worship? Worshipping God is an essential part of our faith. But do we know what we are doing when we worship? Do we ever pause to ask why it matters? Join Jim Ehrman and Kevin Eshleman as they talk about the purpose of worship and what makes some worship songs better than...
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Jim Ehrman | Why We Cry "Holy"
Pastor Jim Ehrman explains God's holiness in an unusual way.
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Creative Isn't an Art Word
How do I grow in creativity even if I'm not artistic? As humans made in the image of our creator God, creativity is a core part of who we are. This doesn't mean we're all supposed to paint or write poetry, but it does mean we're all wired to think creatively, to come up with new ideas and...
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Kevin Eshleman | Glory on Display!
Pastor Kevin Eshleman teaches on God's glory displayed in all of creation and especially in us, who are made in his image to be creative.
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How Can I Get Free from Shame?
When we sin, it's easy to get caught in shame. We start to think and feel badly about ourselves. We might even feel like we are a lost cause, like we'll never overcome our struggle, like we'll never live the way God wants us to. But shame is a liar. The enemy wants to catch us in our…
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Chris Weber | Vertical Repentance
Pastor Chris Weber teaches us what true repentance looks like and how it transforms our lives.
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Let Me Tell You What God Has Done
What happens when we remember and recount the stories of God's faithfulness in our lives? It's so easy to forget the work of God in our lives--the ways he's spoken, healed, delivered, and so forth. Yet remembering God's past faithfulness imparts strength and faith into our present season. So how…
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Matt Swords | Your History with God
Pastor Matt Swords speaks on the importance of remembering and recording our history with God, which will strengthen our current walk with God.
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Praise Is Your Weapon
How do we cultivate a heart of praise in the middle of the battle?In life's hard seasons, praise is essential. Yet praising God in those seasons can feel very hard; often, it is the last thing we want to do. How do we overcome that and instead cultivate a heart of genuine praise? Join Dan Gulnac...
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Heidi Zimmerman | The Power of Praise
Pastor Heidi Zimmerman reminds us of the power of praising God in the middle of challenging circumstances, before we know how it will end.
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Learning to Lament
How do we grieve hardship without losing sight of God's love and goodness?We all face seasons of loss and grief, when life doesn't go how we thought it would. For some people, such seasons cause them to turn away from God, but the Bible shows us that we can grieve honestly while still clinging to...
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Dan Gulnac | The Faith Point
Pastor Dan Gulnac teaches on the importance of learning to lament when we face detours and disappointments in life.
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The Children Will Lead Us
How do we step into childlike faith? Jesus made it clear that walking in childlike faith is an essential part of the kingdom of God. Children demonstrate a purity and simplicity of heart in their ability to trust God and believe what he says. Many of us, as adults, need a fresh impartation of…
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Laura Taylor | Rooted
Pastor Laura Taylor gives us a glimpse of Kids' Camp 2026 and reminds us that there's no junior Holy Spirit.
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Write Your Own Psalm
How do I strengthen myself in the Lord during hard times?David knew how to pray in the middle of hard times. His psalms are a mix of raw honesty, praise to Lord, and faith for God's provision. We all face hard seasons, and we can learn so much from David's prayers as we seek to strengthen…
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Kevin Eshleman | Time to Write Your Own Psalm
Pastor Kevin Eshleman teaches us how to strengthen our hearts in the Lord in the midst of challenging seasons.
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Calling God to Act
How do I pray with authority in order to see situations change?Jesus came not only to save us, but also to invite us into his kingdom work. When we give our lives to him, he gives us authority to advance his kingdom in his name. Yet, many of us feel like we don't know what that means or how to...
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Jim Ehrman | Shifting Atmospheres like David Did
Pastor Jim Ehrman reminds us of the authority we've been given and shows us how to step into it in prayer.
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Finding Your Prayer
What does it look like to use the Psalms as a prayer tool? Sometimes, we face seasons so hard or complex that we struggle to find the words to pray. In those moments, what does it look like to use the Bible's book of songs and prayers--the Psalms--to give words to the cry of our hearts? What...
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Dan Gulnac | Praying Through
Pastor Dan Gulnac shows us how to use the Psalms to help us pray.
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No More Stale Bread
How do I transform my Bible reading from duty to delight?We know we should read the Bible, but many of us struggle to do it consistently. Or we do read it, but it feels dry and lifeless. Yet, we know the word of God brings life, so how can we change our stale reading habits into a buffet in his...
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Kevin Eshleman | A Word on the Word
Pastor Kevin Eshleman reminds us why we read the Bible.
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The Answer to Your Problem
Why is relationship with the Holy Spirit so important to the Christian life? So many Christians try to live a good life on their own strength, but God sent his Spirit so that we wouldn't have to. God doesn't invite us into a life of sin management, but of transformation from the inside out. And…
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Barry Wissler | When God Pushes Fast Forward
Barry Wissler shares on the power of receive through the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
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The Wild Goose of God
How can I step into greater boldness in my Christian life?The Holy Spirit comes to us not just as a comforter and teacher, but also as one who emboldens and empowers us. Many of us want to live with boldness and radical obedience to the Lord, yet we struggle with fear of what others will…
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Oliver Denlinger | The Gentle Dove and Wild Goose
Pastor Oliver Denlinger teaches on the baptism of the Holy Spirit as an essential part of the gospel.
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Healed through Confession
What impact does confession have on my life? The Bible tells us to confess our sins to God and to one another in order to receive forgiveness, healing, cleansing, and wholeness. Yet, confession feels hard. Many of us have been hurt and condemned when we confessed. This misrepresents God's heart.…
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Kevin Eshleman | A Key to the Kingdom
Pastor Kevin Eshleman teaches on the power of confession to unlock healing and breakthrough in our lives.
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When the Broken become Mighty
After receiving deliverance, how do I steward that freedom every day? When God heals our hearts and delivers us from oppression, he gives beauty in places of ashes, joy in place of mourning, righteousness in place of sin. He makes us mighty so we can advance his kingdom. Part of stepping into…
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Jake Kail | Healing Broken Hearts & Setting Captives Free
Guest speaker Jake Kail teaches us that trauma can open us up to demonic oppression, but Jesus can set us free.
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The ECC Podcast provides an ongoing opportunity for you to stay connected with us through weekly "behind-the-scenes" conversations between our Pastors & Leaders!
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