Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

Latest Episodes:

Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: Why Jesus Allows Bad People Among Us Sep 25, 2022

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There's always another awful headline, another hypocrite, another problem we want to fix in our broken world. If only it were as easy as plucking out the bad people from the good. But we know it's not that simple. It's for these moments of frustration that Jesus told this particular story of the weeds and the wheat to give us hope.

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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
– Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

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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.

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Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: Why I Must Give Up My Treasures Sep 18, 2022

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It's going to cost us to follow Jesus. He was upfront about us needing to give up the things we treasure. But, Jesus also said, joyfully giving up the things we have is possible when we find a superior treasure. Through two short parables Jesus told, Pastor Mike helps us see what this treasure is.

Get your copy of "Stories to Change Your Life": https://bit.ly/3csXi5z

Get a free download of Pastor Mike's book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/

Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: When Average Moments Are Okay Sep 11, 2022

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We live in a culture that often says bigger is better, as we easily dismiss the small and mundane as too insignificant to be powerful. But believing this common trope can be spiritually dangerous. Pastor Mike walks us through two of the smallest stories Jesus ever told that give us a really big message for the average moments of our spiritual lives.

Get your copy of "Stories to Change Your Life": https://bit.ly/3csXi5z

Get a free download of Pastor Mike's book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/

Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: What Are the Threats to My Faith? Sep 04, 2022

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God’s Word doesn't always seem to work in our lives. We share it, read it, and hear it, but it doesn’t seem to change us spiritually. That's because the Word of God, Jesus said, is like a seed—it's packed with potential, but it is also small and vulnerable. How vulnerable? Pastor Mike identifies these everyday threats to God's Word that can stop us from growing in our faith.

Get your copy of "Stories to Change Your Life": https://bit.ly/3csXi5z

Get a free download of Pastor Mike's book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/

Behind the Series: Jesus' Growth Plan for Me Sep 01, 2022

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Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give us a preview of September's new TV message series, "Jesus' Growth Plan for Me." While discussing Jesus' parables that this series is based on, we also learn of the "mustard seed moments" that changed both Mike's and Amber's lives (both involve their moms), what Amber has in common with Dwight Shrute, and that one time Amber tried calling out Jesus—only for Jesus to mic drop her.

Pastor Mike also talks about his new book this month, "Stories to Change Your Life." The book invites us to explore some of these eye-opening parables told by the greatest storyteller of all time, Jesus. Starting Sunday, you can request "Stories to Change Your Life" with your gift to the ministry at timeofgrace.org.

Help Me Have More: Patience Aug 28, 2022

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God has amazing plans to bless us, prosper us, and save us from pain. But those plans may not be for today, tomorrow, or even the end of this year. What if we're not patient enough to wait for God's promises? Pastor Mike teaches us three big ideas about patience that will help us grow in our own patience and faith.

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Get a free download of Pastor Mike's book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/

Help Me Have More: Peace Aug 21, 2022

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Just read the headlines on any given day, and it's hard to imagine finding peace in this world. But, Pastor Mike says, finding peace is not impossible. And it starts with knowing what peace is, what it isn't, and knowing what are the top five peace thieves.

Make your gift to Time of Grace go twice as far with our $155,000 Challenge Grant! As thanks for your donation, request your devotional journal, "Visible Faith"! https://bit.ly/3JdFerY

Get a free download of Pastor Mike's book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/

Help Me Have More: Joy Aug 14, 2022

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We all strive for happiness and make decisions on what we think will bring us joy. This feat is even more challenging considering that, according to God, there are three different kinds of joy to be had. But only one of them really works. Pastor Mike takes us through the different joys and shares how to have the greatest, everlasting joy.

Make your gift to Time of Grace go twice as far with our $155,000 Challenge Grant! As thanks for your donation, request your devotional journal, "Visible Faith"! https://bit.ly/3JdFerY

Get a free download of Pastor Mike's book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/

Help Me Have More: Kindness Aug 07, 2022

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Kindness. Our culture seems infatuated with it as we all preach kindness. Yet it's often difficult to be kind because kindness comes at a cost to us. What does it take to transform our hearts into making us the kind, loving people God calls us to be? The answer, Pastor Mike says, starts with remembering this.

Get a free download of Pastor Mike's book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/

Make your gift to Time of Grace go twice as far with our $155,000 Challenge Grant! As thanks for your donation, request your devotional journal, "Visible Faith"! https://bit.ly/3JdFerY

Behind the Series: Help Me Have More Aug 04, 2022

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Help us have more . . . what? Not material possessions or wealth. But, more fruits of the spirit!

Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson—one of our Time of Grace bloggers, podcasters, and writers—give a sneak peek at August's new TV message series, "Help Me Have More," and discuss the fruits of kindness, joy, peace, and patience. In the midst of their conversation, we learn of Pastor Mike's love for string cheese, how Amber is a candidate for "Best Christian Ever," and Pastor Mike's possible first-ever camping trip.

August is also a special month! Some generous friends of the ministry have put up a $155,000 Challenge Grant, meaning your donation will go twice as far! As a thank you for your gift, we want to send you a book written by Linda Buxa, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers, called "Visible Faith." This nine-week step-by-step guide includes Scripture readings, devotional thoughts, and much more to help you live and love more like Jesus. Get your copy at timeofgrace.org.