GP Podcast

A new episode of "The GP Podcast: Field-Notes" is live! Host Dan Royle chats with our GP missionaries to learn about their salvation story in part one of each interview. Then, in part two, we hear all about what life is like for them as missionaries to another country. This new episode covers part one of Dan's conversation with missionary to Germany, Alex Berg. Alex shares a fascinating story of how a family member in Soviet Russia shared Christ with him in a very unique way! Find the link to the full episode and part one at www.gpn.church/gp-podcast.

A new episode of "The GP Podcast: Field-Notes" is live! Host Dan Royle chats with our GP missionaries to learn about their salvation story in part one of each interview. Then, in part two, we hear all about what life is like for them as missionaries to another country. This new episode covers part two of Dan's conversation with missionary to Spain, Rusty Ford. Rusty shares a rather humorous story of a “lost in translation” situation he went through you won’t want to miss! Find the link to the full episode and part one at www.gpn.church/gp-podcast

A new episode of "The GP Podcast: Field-Notes" is live! Host Dan Royle chats with our GP missionaries to learn about their salvation story in part one of each interview. Then, in part two, we hear all about what life is like for them as missionaries to another country. This new episode covers part one of Dan's conversation with missionary to Spain, Rusty Ford. Rusty shares his salvation story with us but also how he met his wife Jennifer and how they even ended up in Spain in the first place! Find the link to the full episode and part one at www.gpn.church/gp-podcast

A new episode of "The GP Podcast: Field-Notes" is live! Host Dan Royle chats with our GP missionaries to learn about their salvation story in part one of each interview. Then in part two, we hear all about what life is like for them as a missionary to another country. This new episode covers part two of Dan's conversation with missionary to Uganda, Pastor Gerald. Pastor Gerald shares about his life in Uganda, including what they eat as well as how they catch chickens for dinner! Find the link to the full episode and part one at www.gpn.church/gp-podcast.

In this episode of Field-notes, we sit down with Missionary to Uganda Gerald Isabirye, one of Grace Pointe’s missionary partners. This is Part 1 of their story. In this conversation, we hear how they came to know Christ and the moments that shaped their faith. Join us as we step into their story and discover how God is working through their life and ministry around the world.

In this episode of Field-notes, we sit down with Missionary Steve Bennetsen, one of Grace Pointe’s missionary partners. This is Part 2 of their story! So if you missed the first part, go back and listen to that first! In this conversation, we hear how Steve and his family ended up in Ethiopia, but we also take a look at what it's like to actually live there. Did you know they eat raw beef? Steve tells us all about it on this episode! Join us as we step into their story and discover how God is working through their life and ministry around the world.

In this episode of Field-notes, we sit down with Missionary Steve Bennetsen, one of Grace Pointe’s missionary partners. This is Part 1 of their story. In this conversation, we hear how they came to know Christ and the moments that shaped their faith. Join us as we step into their story and discover how God is working through their life and ministry around the world.

Join us each month as we dive deeper into the heart of LAST month's Sunday sermons. In this podcast, our host Dan Royle chats with our campus pastors Dan Painter and Jared Seeland about last month's sermon series called "Inimitable" and our Grace Pointe preaching team who so graciously shared their wisdom with us by preaching for the month of July! They'll share insights and reflections and together, we explore overlooked details, thought-provoking ideas, and personal stories that enrich our understanding of that month’s theme. Each episode of the GP Podcast invites you to reflect more deeply on the character traits of Christ and discover new ways to apply His teachings in everyday life. Tune in and uncover the ‘extra’ that brings our faith journey into focus. And of course, any time you would like to listen to any of the sermons our pastors have shared, simply go to gpn.church/sermons for our Naperville campus and gpp.church/sermons for our Plainfield campus.

Join us each month as we dive deeper into the heart of LAST month's Sunday sermons. In this podcast, our campus pastors Dan Painter and Jared Seeland share the insights and reflections they didn't have time to include in their messages. Together, we explore overlooked details, thought-provoking ideas, and personal stories that enrich our understanding of that month’s theme: Patience. Each episode invites you to reflect more deeply on the character traits of Christ and discover new ways to apply His teachings in everyday life. Tune in and uncover the ‘extra’ that brings our faith journey into focus. And of course, any time you would like to listen to any of the sermons our pastors have shared, simply go to gpn.church/sermons for our Naperville campus and gpp.church/sermons for our Plainfield campus.

Join us each month as we dive deeper into the heart of LAST month's Sunday sermons. In this podcast, our campus pastors Dan Painter and Jared Seeland share the insights and reflections they didn't have time to include in their messages. Together, we explore overlooked details, thought-provoking ideas, and personal stories that enrich our understanding of that month’s theme: Holiness and Generosity. Each episode invites you to reflect more deeply on the character traits of Christ and discover new ways to apply His teachings in everyday life. This month we answer our first two listener questions as well! Tune in and uncover the ‘extra’ that brings our faith journey into focus. And of course, any time you would like to listen to any of the sermons our pastors have shared, simply go to gpn.church/sermons for our Naperville campus and gpp.church/sermons for our Plainfield campus.

Join us each month as we dive deeper into the heart of LAST month's Sunday sermons. In this podcast, our campus pastors Dan Painter and Jared Seeland share the insights and reflections they didn't have time to include in their messages. Together, we explore overlooked details, thought-provoking ideas, and personal stories that enrich our understanding of that month’s theme: Follow Through - Faithful like Christ. Each episode invites you to reflect more deeply on the character traits of Christ and discover new ways to apply His teachings in everyday life. Tune in and uncover the ‘extra’ that brings our faith journey into focus. And of course, any time you would like to listen to any of the sermons our pastors have shared, simply go to gpn.church/sermons for our Naperville campus and gpp.church/sermons for our Plainfield campus.

Join us each month as we dive deeper into the heart of LAST month's Sunday sermons. In this podcast, our campus pastors Dan Painter and Jared Seeland share the insights and reflections they didn't have time to include in their messages. This episode features a new guest, Grace Pointe Executive Pastor Jim George in place of Jared Seeland. Together, we explore overlooked details, thought-provoking ideas, and personal stories that enrich our understanding of that month’s theme: Good + Angry - Angry like Christ. Each episode invites you to reflect more deeply on the character traits of Christ and discover new ways to apply His teachings in everyday life. Tune in and uncover the ‘extra’ that brings our faith journey into focus. And of course, any time you would like to listen to any of the sermons our pastors have shared, simply go to gpn.church/sermons for our Naperville campus and gpp.church/sermons for our Plainfield campus.

Join us each month as we dive deeper into the heart of LAST month's Sunday sermons. In this podcast, our campus pastors Dan Painter and Jared Seeland share the insights and reflections they didn't have time to include in their messages. Together, we explore overlooked details, thought-provoking ideas, and personal stories that enrich our understanding of that month’s theme: the Compassion of Christ! Each episode invites you to reflect more deeply on the character traits of Christ and discover new ways to apply His teachings in everyday life. Tune in and uncover the ‘extra’ that brings our faith journey into focus. And of course, any time you would like to listen to any of the sermons our pastors have shared, simply go to gpn.church/sermons for our Naperville campus and gpp.church/sermons for our Plainfield campus.

Join us each month as we dive deeper into the heart of LAST month's Sunday sermons. In this podcast, our campus pastors Dan Painter and Jared Seeland share the insights and reflections they didn't have time to include in their messages. Together, we explore overlooked details, thought-provoking ideas, and personal stories that enrich our understanding of that month’s theme: Crazy Joy! Each episode invites you to reflect more deeply on the character traits of Christ and discover new ways to apply His teachings in everyday life. Tune in and uncover the ‘extra’ that brings our faith journey into focus. And of course, any time you would like to listen to any of the sermons our pastors have shared, simply go to gpn.church/sermons for our Naperville campus and gpp.church/sermons for our Plainfield campus.

Join us each month as we dive deeper into the heart of LAST month's Sunday sermons. In this podcast, our campus pastors Dan Painter and Jared Seeland share the insights and reflections they didn't have time to include in their messages. Together, we explore overlooked details, thought-provoking ideas, and personal stories that enrich our understanding of that month’s theme: the Peace of Jesus. Each episode invites you to reflect more deeply on the character traits of Christ and discover new ways to apply His teachings in everyday life. Tune in and uncover the ‘extra’ that brings our faith journey into focus. And of course, any time you would like to listen to any of the sermons our pastors have shared, simply go to gpn.church/sermons for our Naperville campus and gpp.church/sermons for our Plainfield campus.

Join us each month as we dive deeper into the heart of LAST month's Sunday sermons. In this podcast, our campus pastors Dan Painter and Jared Seeland share the insights and reflections they didn't have time to include in their messages. Together, we explore overlooked details, thought-provoking ideas, and personal stories that enrich our understanding of that month’s theme: Wise like Jesus. Each episode invites you to reflect more deeply on the character traits of Christ and discover new ways to apply His teachings in everyday life. Tune in and uncover the ‘extra’ that brings our faith journey into focus. And of course, any time you would like to listen to any of the sermons our pastors have shared, simply go to gpn.church/sermons for our Naperville campus and gpp.church/sermons for our Plainfield campus.

Join us each month as we dive deeper into the heart of LAST month's Sunday sermons. In this podcast, our campus pastors Dan Painter and Jared Seeland share the insights and reflections they didn't have time to include in their messages. Together, we explore overlooked details, thought-provoking ideas, and personal stories that enrich our understanding of that month’s theme: Loving like Jesus. Each episode invites you to reflect more deeply on the character traits of Christ and discover new ways to apply His teachings in everyday life. Tune in and uncover the ‘extra’ that brings our faith journey into focus. And of course, any time you would like to listen to any of the sermons our pastors have shared, simply go to gpn.church/sermons for our Naperville campus and gpp.church/sermons for our Plainfield campus.

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time!  In this episode we discuss the concept and importance of Baptism. Pastor Rick Pierson and Worship Pastor Evan Mach join us for this episode to share the expectations surrounding Baptism and it's necessity for Christians.

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time!  In this episode we dive into the discussion of sharing your faith! How do we do it? When do we do it? Skills that will help make you more likely to do it. Join us as we talk through this very important part of our Christian walk.

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time!  In this episode we look at what it means to tithe. Is there a minimum? What does God require of us and how does our attitude factor into it? Join us for this edition of the GP Podcast!

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time!  In this episode we dive into what serving in the church really looks like. How do you get plugged in and what is the expectation for God's children? Also what are the best practices we can do to make sure we serve God with the gifts we've been given? Thanks for joining us again!

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time!  In this episode we dive into the process of Care and Encouragement. This involves Biblical Counseling and our Grace Pointe Deacons. Our guests also share their experiences and stories that counseling and caring for others has brought into their lives.

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time!  In this episode we explore the "IMPACT" spiritual maturity model. Executive Pastor Jim George walks us through what it is and how it works.

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time!  In this episode we explore the processes and practices of studying God's Word. Our guests also share their experiences and stories that studying God's Word has brought into their lives. Resources mentioned in the podcast: How to Read the Bible for all it's Worth - Fee & Stuart New Manners and Customs of the Bible - James Freeman Author John Walton and his works on the Old Testament Systematic Theology - Wayne Grudem Christian Theology - Millard Erickson Introducing Christian Doctrine - Millard Erickson Basic Greek in 30 mins a Day - James Found Resources for Bible Study with children: Jesus Storybook Bible Kaleidoscope Kids Website Resources: www.bestcommentaries.com

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time! In this episode we explore prayer, some healthy practices surrounding prayer as well as how it changes our lives and the lives of those around us. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Praying the Bible – Donald S. Whitney God is not a Vending Machine – Marvin Hinten Prayer Journal – E. M. Bounds Not in the podcast but an honorable mention: Prayer - Richard Foster Too Busy Not to Pray - Bill Hybels

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time! In this episode we explore what it means to be a Grace Pointe member and why it is so crucial as a part of our Christian growth.

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time! In this episode we explore what it means to attend church and why we actually should!

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like.  GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time! In this episode we explore what it means to be a part of a Life Group.

Grace Pointe is your compass for spiritual growth, navigating through four key realms of discipleship that we affectionately dub the 4 G’s: Gather, Give, Go, and Grow. Within the embrace of each G, lies 3 action items, intricately woven into the fabric of every Christian's journey toward spiritual maturity. This is what those action items look like. GO – Mission Trips, Baptism, Sharing Your Faith GATHER – Church Attendance, Life Groups/Sunday School, Membership GIVE – Tithes, Serving (Volunteering), Care & Encouragement GROW – IMPACT (a course on spiritual maturity), Bible Study, Prayer Join us on an insightful voyage as we unpack these action items in the next 12 podcasts, peeling back the layers to reveal not just what they are, but how we can collectively strive to embody them in our lives. Get ready to embark on a transformative exploration of faith, one podcast at a time! In this first ever episode we explore what it means to go and be "On Mission".