Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

Latest Episodes:

Behind the Series: ME on Team Jesus? Jan 26, 2023

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It's hard for us to believe, but it's true—Jesus can and does use flawed people like us.

That's the message of Pastor Mike's new sermon series, ME on Team Jesus? Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give a sneak peek as they talk about how Jesus used those who were prideful, stressed, angry, greedy, and broken, and how he continues to use them (us!) today. In the course of their conversation, Pastor Mike and Amber also talk about the hope that's there for "people who say dumb things," who plans the Novotny family vacations, how greed is not just about finances, and what Pastor Mike fears about the direction of contemporary Christianity and church culture (hint: church culture is more like a cruise ship than a jet ski).

ME on Team Jesus? kicks off this coming Sunday, January 29.

Pastor Mike and Amber also talk about February's resource, You Know God Loves You, Right? Tackling issues like doubt, anger, apathy, guilt, and so much more, You Know God Loves You, Right? uses Scripture, guided questions, and prayer prompts to lead you on a journey toward a life of freedom and confidence as a cherished child of God. Starting February 1, you can get this book at timeofgrace.store with your gift to the ministry.

What Was I Thinking? Don't Give Up on Jesus Jan 22, 2023

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There’s no question about it: following Jesus comes at a cost. Sometimes we may even be tempted to rethink following Jesus when the cost feels too great. But Pastor Mike gives us one big idea for those moments when we feel the weight so we don’t make Jesus a part of our past but part of our present and eternal future.

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.
– The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside
– Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
– Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker
– Evening Encouragements With Pastor Jeremy
– Grace Talks Daily Devotionals

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If you have questions and want to know more about God, like what does he think of you, what exactly was Jesus all about, how do you get “saved” and just what exactly does it mean to “get saved,” and what you should do next, we want you to download this free resource Pastor Mike wrote called, The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics.

OR, you can listen to the audio version of The Basics! Just search "The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny" wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

What Was I Thinking? Win the Battle in My Head Jan 15, 2023

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Every one of us has lies in our head that we can’t seem to shake. What can we do when we get stuck in our own heads with these deceptive thoughts? The apostle Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians gives us encouragement in how we can take back our minds from those lies that have lived there for far too long.

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics.

OR, you can listen to the audio version of The Basics! Just search "The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny" wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

What Was I Thinking? Listen to the Right Words Jan 08, 2023

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So much of our thoughts start from this simple thing: words. Words turn into what we think, which turns into what we do, which eventually shapes us. And that’s why it’s important for us to examine the kinds of words we find ourselves reading and listening to. Are they the right words that will speak love to us so we don’t fall apart? That will help us keep our thoughts with God? Pastor Mike has one big goal for us as he helps us figure out where we should focus our time and attention.

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics.

OR, you can listen to the audio version of The Basics! Just search "The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny" wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

What Was I Thinking? Take Control of My Thoughts Jan 01, 2023

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We’re constantly thinking. We think about ourselves, relationships, life, challenges, and blessings. What we think about determines how we are in our day-to-day lives. So that begs the question: Are we thinking the right thoughts? Are our thoughts aligned with God’s? With guidance from the apostle Paul, Pastor Mike helps us learn how to take control of our thoughts, bringing us closer to the peace and joy God wants us to have.

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics.

OR, you can listen to the audio version of The Basics! Just search "The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny" wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Behind the Series: What Was I Thinking? Dec 29, 2022

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How often do you feel the need to think about what you're thinking about?

That's the premise of Pastor Mike's new upcoming sermon series, What Was I Thinking? Pastor Mike and Amber dive into this four-part series that looks at whether what we're thinking matches with what God's thinking. In their always-interesting dialogue, we discover what are Pastor Mike's Monday blues and how he combats them, that Amber tells Satan to shut up all the time, one thought that's still hard for each of them to shake even though they know it's not true, why some of the lies we tell ourselves are so dangerous, and why Amber needs blunt friends.

BONUS! You can also WATCH Pastor Mike and Amber have this conversation! Watch the video version of this podcast! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch on our Time of Grace YouTube channel!

Pastor Mike and Amber also talk about the special four-piece bundle we're offering in January. With your gift to Time of Grace in January, you'll get:

• Pastor Mike’s book What’s Big Starts Small to help you overcome six detrimental threats to your thought life, based on Jesus’ parable of the sower.
• The What Was I Thinking? DVD series to help you turn your attention to what’s biblical, beautiful, and good for your soul.
• A 30-day workbook and journal from Dr. Bruce Becker called Bigger Faith to help you identify the lies of Satan, the world, and even the lies you tell yourself and point you to the truth of God’s Word instead.
• And a Bigger Faith bookmark to remind you of God’s truth.

Starting Sunday, January 1, you can get this four-piece bundle by visiting timeofgrace.org!

Merry Christmas from Pastor Mike Dec 25, 2022

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Pastor Mike reminds us that it truly is a miracle that God came down from heaven for us.

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Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics.

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Christmas Stress: I Feel Overwhelmed Dec 25, 2022

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The Christmas season can be crazy busy with shopping, presents, and parties. Or it can be crazy hard, with difficult relationships, anxiety, and depression. It's not a stretch to say we're all feeling a little stressed. And yet, two thousand years ago when the world was even more chaotic, Jesus came right into the middle of the craziness—because it was his first step into something even crazier for us.

When you give to our $150,000 Challenge Grant by December 31, you’ll receive an inspiring set of resources: a 2023 Seek God wall calendar featuring a powerful Bible passage and encouraging thought from Pastor Mike each month AND The Best of 2022 DVD. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3gM9twt

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics.

OR, you can listen to the audio version of The Basics! Just search "The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny" wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Christmas Stress: I Might Have Too Much Pride Dec 18, 2022

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What do you think about yourself, especially compared to others? How we answer that question reveals a lot about us. Because, Pastor Mike says, God will flip it: God will smash the pride of people who think they’re so good. And those who know they’re not will be raised up. Why does God do this?

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics.

OR, you can listen to the audio version of The Basics! Just search "The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny" wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Christmas Stress: I Find It Hard to Pray Dec 11, 2022

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Why is it so hard for us to pray? If we believe in God and know he can change things, why do we end up praying so little? If we're honest, Pastor Mike says, maybe it's because it's hard to believe prayer really works. Pastor Mike opens up the Bible to an account in the gospel of Luke that teaches us valuable lessons about the power of prayer.

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics.

OR, you can listen to the audio version of The Basics! Just search "The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny" wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.