Bridgetown Audio Podcast

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Part 10: A Community of Justice, Mercy, and Peace in a Culture of Social Darwinism Apr 11, 2021

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From the series "Future Church." In the life of Jesus, we discover three ways in which He brings His people into the Kingdom of God; mercy, justice, and peace. How can we find the pressure points in Portland to be people of justice?

Part 9: Future Church for the Future World Apr 04, 2021

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From the series "Future Church." For Easter, we examine the "gospel" of Jesus for what it is: good news. About something that happened in the past that has changed our present and altered the trajectory of our future forever.

Part 8: A Community of Rest in a Culture of Exhaustion Mar 28, 2021

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From the series "Future Church." Our culture keeps us in the cycle of exhaustion, burnout and spiritual death. As a church community our desire is to become a culture of rest as a prophetic witness to the promise of rest that Jesus brings to us. In this teaching we explore the practice of Sabbath and how it habituates us towards the rest our souls need.

Part 7: A Community of Contribution in a Culture of Careerism Mar 21, 2021

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From the series "Future Church." In Western, urban culture, work for many people is far more than a way to pay rent; it’s a quasi-religion people look to for identity, community, and purpose. Against that backdrop is the biblical theology of work as an expression of love and serve to God and neighbor. In this teaching we explore the vision of work as an act of kavanah through the practice of vocation.

Bridgetown Church Leadership Announcement Mar 21, 2021

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After a season of prayer and fasting, with deep sensitivity to the Spirit, our Elders and Board of Directors have a very important announcement about a transition in the next season of Bridgetown Church. Listen to learn all the details.

Part 6: A Community of Peacemakers in a Culture of Political Polarization Mar 14, 2021

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From the series "Future Church." Jesus had an uncanny ability to turn enemies into guests and guests into family. He did this through "radically ordinary hospitality," just eating meals around a table. Few practices are more important for the healing of our divided nation than hospitality.

Daily: A Closing Sabbath Benediction Mar 12, 2021

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A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.

Daily: The Blessing Of Change Mar 11, 2021

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A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.

Daily: Striking The Rock Mar 10, 2021

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A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.

Daily: Eternity In Heart Mar 09, 2021

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A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.