Christ Church Mequon Podcast

Jan 26, 2014 - Dead Now What - Part 1: Hell

Jul 9, 2017 - A Kingdom Torn in Two - a narrative look at 1 and 2 Kings

Open my eyes that I may see the wonderful things in your law. Psalm 119:18

Step into the story of Ruth, a journey from emptiness to redemption. Discover how God’s faithful love meets us in loss, works through the ordinary, and leads us toward hope.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Grudges have a way of settling deep in our hearts, quietly shaping our relationships and our lives. Discover the freedom found in God’s forgiveness and see what it’s like to finally release what we’ve been holding onto.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Grudges have a way of settling deep in our hearts, quietly shaping our relationships and our lives. Discover the freedom found in God’s forgiveness and see what it’s like to finally release what we’ve been holding onto.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Grudges have a way of settling deep in our hearts, quietly shaping our relationships and our lives. Discover the freedom found in God’s forgiveness and see what it’s like to finally release what we’ve been holding onto.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Grudges have a way of settling deep in our hearts, quietly shaping our relationships and our lives. Discover the freedom found in God’s forgiveness and see what it’s like to finally release what we’ve been holding onto.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Easter begins in the middle of real life—grief, fear, and the weight we carry. But the resurrection story reminds us that God meets us right there, moving before we even realize it. Because Jesus rose from the dead, the burdens we carry don’t get the final word—He brings life, hope, and freedom, even in the midst of it all.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Death is something we all carry – through loss, grief, and fear – but Easter tells a different story. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus breaks the power of death and frees us from living in fear. In the moment Mary encounters the risen Jesus, everything shifts: sorrow turns to recognition, loss to hope. Easter is an invitation into a “sweet swap” where Jesus exchanges our fear for love, our messiness for righteousness, and our death for life. That exchange isn’t just a past event; it’s a present reality, inviting us to trust Him in the places we feel fear, struggle to see Him, and need new life the most.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

To fully understand Easter, we have to begin with Good Friday. Scripture reminds us that we were spiritually dead because of sin, but through Jesus’s sacrifice, that record was canceled. Still, without the Resurrection, none of it would matter. Easter is the proof. The confirmation that the payment went through and that new life is real. Because Jesus rose, forgiveness is secure, and we are no longer defined by guilt. Now, we’re invited to live differently, not trying to earn what’s already been paid, but stepping into a life that reflects the freedom we’ve been given.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

In this episode of the Journey to Easter podcast, we wrap up the series by talking about what it actually looks like to share your faith in everyday life.From listening well to knowing what not to say, we explore the difference between trying to win arguments and genuinely connecting with people. We share real stories, practical insights, and honest moments about where we’ve gotten it wrong—and what we’re learning along the way.You don’t need all the answers to talk about Jesus. You just need to be present, listen well, and share what God has done in your life.Less pressure. More purpose. Real conversations.#ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #Evangelism #SpiritualGrowth #JourneyToEasterThanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

An Easter Week message from Vicar Bill GrossThanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

As we wrap up the Journey to Easter series, we finally arrive at the question: What do we actually say about Jesus? This episode brings everything together, from heart posture to noticing, serving, listening, and asking good questions, and reminds us that sharing our faith is simpler than we think. It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about telling your story. Your experience of what Jesus has done in your life is the gospel someone else may hear first.We talk through three simple principles: Say what you do know (and be okay with what you don’t)  How you say it matters – lead with kindness, not pressure  Less is more – keep it simple and real And in the end, we’re reminded: you’re not the one doing the saving. God is already at work, and He’ll give you the words when the moment comes.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

In week five of the Journey to Easter podcast, the conversation turns to the power of asking good questions. Instead of feeling pressure to have all the answers, this episode explores how curiosity, humility, and faith can open the door to meaningful spiritual conversations.The panel shares stories of missed opportunities, unexpected moments where simple questions led to deeper faith conversations, and the reality that it’s okay to not have every answer. Sometimes the most important step isn’t speaking—it’s asking, listening, and creating space for others to share.Because often, the right question at the right time can lead somewhere deeper than we ever expected.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

This week, we move from listening to asking thoughtful questions. In spiritual conversations, questions can open doors, build trust, and help people reflect more deeply on their own story and faith.We explore how Jesus used questions throughout his ministry—not to shame people, but to invite them into something deeper. Questions can create connection, bring clarity, and make space for meaningful conversations about God.This week’s challenge is simple: ask one thoughtful, open-ended question and see what God does with it.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

In week four of our Journey to Easter podcast, we talk about why listening matters so much in spiritual conversations. Before we speak about Jesus, we need to slow down, pay attention, and truly hear the people in front of us. This conversation explores how listening builds trust, helps us ask better questions, and creates space for the gospel to meet someone right where they are.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

What does it actually look like to have meaningful conversations about Jesus?In this message, we explore the next step in that process: listening. Before we speak, we learn to slow down, pay attention, and truly hear the people around us. In a loud and distracted world, listening becomes one of the most powerful ways we can love others—and create space for deeper, spiritual conversations.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

In week three of the Journey to Easter podcast, the conversation turns to a key step before talking about Jesus: serving others. The panel shares personal stories of when conversations about faith went wrong, and how slowing down to notice, serve, and build trust can change everything. Through stories, Scripture, and everyday examples, they explore how simple acts of service like helping someone shovel a driveway, offering encouragement, or doing small unnoticed things, can open doors to deeper relationships and spiritual conversations. The reminder throughout the episode: serve without an agenda, love people well, and be ready to share the hope you have when the opportunity comes.Sometimes the most meaningful conversations about Jesus begin with something as simple as noticing someone and helping them.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Many people have had difficult or hurtful experiences with Christians trying to share their faith. At the same time, many of us want to talk about our faith but feel intimidated, unprepared, or unsure where to start. During our 2026 Journey to Easter, we’ll learn how to have honest, grace-filled conversations about Jesus that respect others and lead with love.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Journey to Easter Podcast – Week 2 | Talking About JesusIn this episode, Nathan is joined by Tracy, Pastor Andrew, and Bill to continue the conversation around our series Talking About Jesus. Together they share real (and sometimes humorous) stories of times when sharing faith has gone wrong—from megaphones and street preaching to awkward public encounters.The discussion explores why how we talk about Jesus matters just as much as what we say, and why effective spiritual conversations start with humility, care, and genuine connection.The team also reflects on Pastor Andrew’s message from Sunday and dives deeper into ideas that didn’t make it into the sermon.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

What you look for shapes what you see.In week two of Talking About Jesus, we move from the heart to the eyes. Before we speak, we learn to notice. Through Acts 3 and the example of Peter and John, we’re reminded that meaningful, Jesus-centered conversations begin by truly seeing the people in front of us.Jesus sees you, and now He sends us to see others.Join us as we continue the Journey to Easter and ask: Are we aware of the opportunities right in front of us?Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

In this episode of the Journey to Easter podcast, we talk honestly about what happens when conversations about Jesus go wrong. From awkward airport encounters to online comment sections and the quiet weight of feeling responsible for someone else’s salvation, we explore the tension many Christians feel when it comes to sharing their faith.How do we talk about Jesus in a way that’s faithful, loving, and healthy? What’s our role, and what isn’t? And how do we trust God with the results?Join us as we reflect on real stories, common missteps, and the freedom that comes from remembering who actually brings the growth.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Many people have had difficult or hurtful experiences with Christians trying to share their faith. At the same time, many of us want to talk about our faith but feel intimidated, unprepared, or unsure where to start. During our 2026 Journey to Easter, we’ll learn how to have honest, grace-filled conversations about Jesus that respect others and lead with love.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Vicar Jenn gives her first message at Christ Church and takes a look at what Ash Wednesday is and why we can have dust without despair.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Long ago, the Apostles gave the Church a creed that clearly proclaims who God is. In this message series, we will learn from their words, exploring who God the Father is and how His power, presence, and faithfulness shape our lives today.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Long ago, the Apostles gave the Church a creed that clearly proclaims who God is. In this message series, we will learn from their words, exploring who God the Father is and how His power, presence, and faithfulness shape our lives today.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Long ago, the Apostles gave the Church a creed that clearly proclaims who God is. In this message series, we will learn from their words, exploring who God the Father is and how His power, presence, and faithfulness shape our lives today.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We’ve all heard those warm, well-meaning phrases that sound so right… but don’t quite hold up. “Follow your heart.” “You do you.” “Everything happens for a reason.” They’re almost true, but not quite the whole truth. Join us in January for a fun and thoughtful message series where we’ll take a closer look at some of the common sayings in our culture, movies, and hallmark cards that are almost true.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We’ve all heard them. Those warm, well-meaning phrases from movies, songs, and greeting cards that sound so right… but don’t quite hold up. “Follow your heart.” “You do you.” “Everything happens for a reason.” They’re almost true, but not quite the whole truth. Join us as we take a look at some of the common sayings in our culture, movies, and hallmark cards that are almost true…Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We’ve all heard those warm, well-meaning phrases that sound so right… but don’t quite hold up. “Follow your heart.” “You do you.” “Everything happens for a reason.” They’re almost true, but not quite the whole truth. Join us in January for a fun and thoughtful message series where we’ll take a closer look at some of the common sayings in our culture, movies, and hallmark cards that are almost true.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We’ve all heard those warm, well-meaning phrases that sound so right… but don’t quite hold up. “Follow your heart.” “You do you.” “Everything happens for a reason.” They’re almost true, but not quite the whole truth. Join us in January for a fun and thoughtful message series where we’ll take a closer look at some of the common sayings in our culture, movies, and hallmark cards that are almost true.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Periodically, we pause our regular message series to take in a reminder about how we live at Christ Church. Here is Vicar Bill on Worship.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

For centuries, God’s people lived in a season of watching and waiting, holding onto hope through uncertainty and hardship. On Christmas Eve, we remember that their waiting wasn’t in vain. Through ancient prophecy and the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, we’re reminded that the long wait is over. The Savior has arrived, bringing peace, purpose, and hope not just for them, but for us too, right here, right now.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

This Christmas Eve, Vicar Nathan follows the wise men as they’re drawn to a light that changes everything. This message explores how Jesus’s arrival still shines into our darkness today—and invites us to consider how we respond when we encounter that light. Fear or faith, resistance or worship, the light has arrived, and it’s calling each of us closer.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Everyone’s waiting for something - a sign, a break, some hope. The ancient world watched the night sky, longing for a promise to show up. When hope finally arrived, it didn’t come in power, but in a tiny town: Bethlehem. This Advent, we’ll join the wise men watching the sky, hear the ancient promises, and find the kind of peace that only Jesus, the King who became our peace, can give. Come as you are, and let the waiting turn into worship as we welcome Christ together.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Everyone’s waiting for something - a sign, a break, some hope. The ancient world watched the night sky, longing for a promise to show up. When hope finally arrived, it didn’t come in power, but in a tiny town: Bethlehem. This Advent, we’ll join the wise men watching the sky, hear the ancient promises, and find the kind of peace that only Jesus, the King who became our peace, can give. Come as you are, and let the waiting turn into worship as we welcome Christ together.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Everyone’s waiting for something - a sign, a break, some hope. The ancient world watched the night sky, longing for a promise to show up. When hope finally arrived, it didn’t come in power, but in a tiny town: Bethlehem. This Advent, we’ll join the wise men watching the sky, hear the ancient promises, and find the kind of peace that only Jesus, the King who became our peace, can give. Come as you are, and let the waiting turn into worship as we welcome Christ together.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

Everyone’s waiting for something - a sign, a break, some hope. The ancient world watched the night sky, longing for a promise to show up. When hope finally arrived, it didn’t come in power, but in a tiny town: Bethlehem. This Advent, we’ll join the wise men watching the sky, hear the ancient promises, and find the kind of peace that only Jesus, the King who became our peace, can give. Come as you are, and let the waiting turn into worship as we welcome Christ together.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We live in a world constantly shouting “more.” More success, more stuff, more pressure, more noise. Hungry Hungry Hippos is about breaking free from that feeding frenzy, learning to hunger for what truly satisfies: the contentment, peace, and hope that can only be found in Christ.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We live in a world constantly shouting “more.” More success, more stuff, more pressure, more noise. Hungry Hungry Hippos is about breaking free from that feeding frenzy, learning to hunger for what truly satisfies: the contentment, peace, and hope that can only be found in Christ.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We go to church on Sundays, but living faithfully is about what we do every day of the week. In this series, we will see how we can incorporate worship, invite, serve, give, and rest in our everyday lives.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We go to church on Sundays, but living faithfully is about what we do every day of the week. In this series, we will see how we can incorporate worship, invite, serve, give, and rest in our everyday lives.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We go to church on Sundays, but living faithfully is about what we do every day of the week. Learn how to incorporate worship, invite, serve, give, and rest in our everyday lives.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We go to church on Sundays, but living faithfully is about what we do every day of the week. Learn how to incorporate worship, invite, serve, give, and rest in our everyday lives.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We go to church on Sundays, but living faithfully is about what we do every day of the week. Learn how to incorporate worship, invite, serve, give, and rest in our everyday lives.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

We go to church on Sundays, but living faithfully is about what we do every day of the week. In this series, we explore how we worship, invite, serve, give, and rest in our everyday lives. Living faithfully is about how we live out every single day, not just Sunday mornings. Learn what it looks like to incorporate worship, invite, serve, give, and rest in our everyday lives. Discover how your faith can guide you every day of the week!Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

“I Am Christ Church.” It’s more than just a phrase — it’s a way of belonging to Jesus and His people. Rediscover the truths that make us who we are and how they come alive in everyday life.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

“I Am Christ Church.” It’s more than just a phrase — it’s a way of belonging to Jesus and His people. Over these weeks, we’ll rediscover the truths that make us who we are and how they come alive in everyday life. And today, we continue with: We're Big on the BibleThanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

“I Am Christ Church.” It’s more than just a phrase — it’s a way of belonging to Jesus and His people. Over these weeks, we’ll rediscover the truths that make us who we are and how they come alive in everyday life. And today, we start with the foundation of it all: Christianity begins with Christ.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.