Shows
Avon Church PodcastZeitgeist of ChristTroy unpacks Jesus' teachings contrasting the zeitgeist of this age from the zeitgeist of the Spirit.2021-06-2616 minAvon Church PodcastThe Real Deal Has ScarsTroy talks about posers vs. the real deal. John 20:20 "the risen Christ showed them the scars on his hands and on his side. Then the disciples were filled with joy because they knew he was the real deal."2021-06-2620 minAvon Church PodcastThe Replacement PrincipleTroy unpacks Jesus' teaching on the replacement principle.2021-06-2619 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastDiscernmentTroy dives deeper into the discernment process Jesus is inviting us to live by in Matthew 7.2020-12-0122 minAvon Church PodcastDiscernmentTroy dives deeper into the discernment process Jesus is inviting us to live by in Matthew 7. 2020-12-0122 minAvon Church PodcastNon-JudgmentTroy explores the implications of Jesus' teachings on non-judgment and how judgment differs from discernment. 2020-12-0111 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastNon-JudgmentTroy explores the implications of Jesus' teachings on non-judgment and how judgment differs from discernment.2020-12-0111 minAvon Church PodcastRecalibrate the Thermostat of Your HeartTroy ponders a completely new understanding of what Jesus means when he says, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."2020-12-0120 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastRecalibrate the Thermostat of Your HeartTroy ponders a completely new understanding of what Jesus means when he says, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."2020-12-0120 minAvon Church PodcastMoments of ClarityTroy launches out from Matthew 13:52 and unpacks how to create spaciousness in our lives to receive moments of clarity.2020-10-0929 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastMoments of ClarityTroy launches out from Matthew 13:52 and unpacks how to create spaciousness in our lives to receive moments of clarity.2020-10-0929 minAvon Church PodcastThe Mysteries of the Kingdom of GodTroy explores how we can open ourselves up to receive insight into the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven.
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Avon Mennonite Church PodcastThe Mysteries of the Kingdom of GodTroy explores how we can open ourselves up to receive insight into the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven.2020-09-2433 minAvon Church PodcastThe Hidden Kingdom of GodTroy explores what Jesus means by the hiddenness of the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 13:442020-09-2400 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastThe Hidden Kingdom of GodTroy explores what Jesus means by the hiddenness of the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 13:442020-09-2411 minAvon Church PodcastThree PowersTroy explores three powers that we have in the Spirit - that we can use to positively impact other people's lives.2020-04-2100 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastThree PowersTroy explores three powers that we have in the Spirit - that we can use to positively impact other people's lives.2020-04-2129 minAvon Church PodcastMade CleanTroy unpacks why we sometimes need to revisit the sources of brokenness and shame in our lives to be made clean and whole. Mark 1:40-452020-04-2100 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastMade CleanTroy unpacks why we sometimes need to revisit the sources of brokenness and shame in our lives to be made clean and whole. Mark 1:40-452020-04-2132 minAvon Church PodcastThe Unfamiliar Easter RealityTroy invites us to celebrate the familiar Easter story while courageously venturing into the unfamiliar Easter reality.2020-04-1800 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastThe Unfamiliar Easter RealityTroy invites us to celebrate the familiar Easter story while courageously venturing into the unfamiliar Easter reality.2020-04-1824 minAvon Church PodcastThe Unclean, The Selfish and The AnointedTroy unpacks two volatile reactions to Jesus' message by two congregations revealing the difference between self-centred faith and anointed faith.
(Mark 1 and Luke 4)2020-04-0200 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastThe Unclean, The Selfish and The AnointedTroy unpacks two volatile reactions to Jesus' message by two congregations revealing the difference between self-centred faith and anointed faith.
(Mark 1 and Luke 4)2020-04-0232 minAvon Church PodcastReady and RipeTroy unpacks Jesus' challenge to the conventional wisdom, categories and beliefs of the disciples in John 4:27-42.2020-03-1000 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastReady and RipeTroy unpacks Jesus' challenge to the conventional wisdom, categories and beliefs of the disciples in John 4:27-42.2020-03-1033 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastLiving WaterTroy unpacks Jesus' encounter and conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. John 4:4-26.2020-03-0533 minAvon Church PodcastLiving WaterTroy unpacks Jesus' encounter and conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. John 4:4-26.2020-03-0500 minAvon Church PodcastNicodemus and Spiritual AwakeningTroy unpacks Jesus conversation with Nicodemus about darkness, light and spiritual awakening.2020-02-2000 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastNicodemus and Spiritual AwakeningTroy unpacks Jesus conversation with Nicodemus about darkness, light and spiritual awakening.2020-02-2031 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastThe Adversary Part 2Troy unpacks the third temptation of Jesus in the wilderness.2020-02-1238 minAvon Church PodcastThe Adversary Part 2Troy unpacks the third temptation of Jesus in the wilderness.2020-02-1200 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastThe Adversary Part 1Troy unpacks the first two temptations of Jesus in the wilderness.2020-02-0427 minAvon Church PodcastThe Adversary Part 1Troy unpacks the first two temptations of Jesus in the wilderness.2020-02-0400 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastHumble HospitalityTroy explores Jesus' teachings on honour, humility and hospitality and how all three are connected in Luke 14.2019-10-0424 minAvon Church PodcastHumble HospitalityTroy explores Jesus' teachings on honour, humility and hospitality and how all three are connected in Luke 14.2019-10-0400 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastCreation Care Is Not OptionalTroy discusses creation care, Jeremiah, Greta Thunberg, false gods, consumerism, stubbornness of the heart and the importance of true worship to the care of our environment.2019-09-2624 minAvon Church PodcastCreation Care Is Not OptionalTroy discusses creation care, Jeremiah, Greta Thunberg, false gods, consumerism, stubbornness of the heart and the importance of true worship to the care of our environment.2019-09-2600 minAvon Church PodcastLet it Flow, Let it Flow, Let it Flow!"What do you have in your house? Why did the oil stop flowing? Why do we cling to things that hurt so good?" Troy explores these and other questions as he unpacks the story of the widow and the oil in 2 Kings 4.2019-07-0300 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastLet it Flow, Let it Flow, Let it Flow!"What do you have in your house? Why did the oil stop flowing? Why do we cling to things that hurt so good?" Troy explores these and other questions as he unpacks the story of the widow and the oil in 2 Kings 4.2019-07-0329 minAvon Church PodcastDiscerning Our Future Part 3Troy addresses the question "Who do we exist for as a faith community in Stratford?"2019-05-1500 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastDiscerning Our Future Part 3Troy addresses the question "Who do we exist for as a faith community in Stratford?"2019-05-1528 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastDiscerning Our Future Part 2Troy unpacks how the history of Avon and the present gifts and strengths God has blessed us with, give us insight into the future God is calling and leading us towards.2019-05-0933 minAvon Church PodcastDiscerning Our Future Part 2Troy unpacks how the history of Avon and the present gifts and strengths God has blessed us with, give us insight into the future God is calling and leading us towards.2019-05-0900 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastThe Paradox of EasterHow are we to make sense of Christ's victory over the powers of evil, sin, injustice, darkness and death when in our experience of reality these powers are still alive and well. Troy explores the paradoxical promises of Good Friday and Easter.2019-04-2727 minAvon Church PodcastThe Paradox of EasterHow are we to make sense of Christ's victory over the powers of evil, sin, injustice, darkness and death when in our experience of reality these powers are still alive and well. Troy explores the paradoxical promises of Good Friday and Easter. 2019-04-2700 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastCornelius, Christ and Spiritual DiscernmentHow does Peter know his vision of unclean animals is from God? Troy addresses this and also talks prescriptive vs. descriptive theology and spiritual discernment (how do we know if something is of God or not).2019-03-1237 minAvon Church PodcastCornelius, Christ and Spiritual DiscernmentHow does Peter know his vision of unclean animals is from God? Troy addresses this and also talks prescriptive vs. descriptive theology and spiritual discernment (how do we know if something is of God or not).2019-03-1200 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastExpecting SurprisesTroy talks about the contagious nature of energy, the role of the soul, the "blessed life", the power of a promise and how the capacity to be surprised by God is like a muscle that needs to be exercised.2018-12-2731 minAvon Church PodcastExpecting SurprisesTroy talks about the contagious nature of energy, the role of the soul, the "blessed life", the power of a promise and how the capacity to be surprised by God is like a muscle that needs to be exercised.2018-12-2700 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastThe Integrated Life in ChristTroy clarifies how we become aware of and integrate these six archetypal energies into our lives and explains how Christ fits in all of this.2018-12-2033 minAvon Church PodcastThe Integrated Life in ChristTroy clarifies how we become aware of and integrate these six archetypal energies into our lives and explains how Christ fits in all of this.2018-12-2000 minAvon Church PodcastThe Transformer JourneyTroy talks about dragons, Jerome the Frog, shadow work, Peter acting as a conduit for transformative power and the freedom that comes to human beings when we experience THE call.2018-12-1300 minAvon Church PodcastThe Altruist JourneyTroy explores the Altruist journey as part of our movement towards wholeness, healing and an integrated life.2018-11-3000 minAvon Church PodcastThe Integrated LifeYour inner being is a vast, complex and largely unexplored territory. Like an iceberg, 90% of your inner being is submerged, off the radar of your conscious mind. Troy begins exploring this mysterious inner world with the help of Paul's writings in Romans 7.
*This series is based on my own interpretation of Scripture and the writings of Carl Jung, Christopher Vogler, Caroline Myss, Carol Pearson, Edward F. Edinger, Robin Robertson, Janet Hagburg, Joseph Campbell, Gerald May and David Richo.2018-10-2400 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastToxic Charity and Misguided MissionsTroy Watson speaks about how to correct our toxic charity, misguided missions and harmful outreach efforts by paying attention to the relational focus of Presence in Jesus' interactions with others. John 4, Luke 102018-10-2427 minAvon Church PodcastToxic Charity and Misguided MissionsTroy Watson speaks about how to correct our toxic charity, misguided missions and harmful outreach efforts by paying attention to the relational focus of Presence in Jesus' interactions with others. John 4, Luke 102018-10-2400 minAvon Church PodcastYou'll Never Get It If You Don't Slow DownTroy teaches on the principle and practice of Sabbath. It is essentially soul restoration. And sometimes it requires tenting in green space beside the rejuvenating waters of Lake Superior.
Exodus 20:8, Psalm 23:1-2, Matthew 6:22-23, Mark 8:36
2018-08-2300 minAvon Church PodcastGod Will Direct Your PathIn Proverbs 3:5-6, Solomon names three activities that help us live the kind of life that is guided and directed by Divine Spirit. 1. Emotionally charge your faith2. Shift the centre of your consciousness from your ego-mind to your spirit3. Practice the Presence In this message Troy explains and explores these three activities.2018-06-2600 minAvon Church PodcastThe GospelistTroy discusses the gift and role of the 21st century Gospelist.2018-06-2100 minAvon Church PodcastSpiritual Understanding and the Role of TeacherTroy discusses spiritual understanding and the role of spiritual teacher in light of Jesus' teaching - specifically his teaching in Matthew 13.
Credit and Thanks: Much of the content presented here on the five equipping gifts, especially the specific definitions, qualities and characteristics of the apostle, prophet, shepherd, evangelist and teacher, come directly from the teachings of Alan Hirsch, Ben Sternke and David Fitch.2018-06-1400 minAvon Church PodcastShepherdsTroy discussses the role of shepherds and the unique and significant relationship that apostles and shepherds must develop in order to effectively lead and nurture healthy balanced churches.
Credit and Thanks: Much of the content presented on the five equipping gifts, especially the specific definitions, qualities and characteristics of the apostle, prophet, shepherd, evangelist and teacher, come directly from the teachings of Alan Hirsch, Ben Sternke and David Fitch.2018-05-3100 minAvon Church PodcastThe Church Un-Babeled and Plugged InTroy talks about Pentecost, power outages, large crowds, when understanding is confusing and why Jesus never said "repent".2018-05-2400 minAvon Church PodcastApostolic Gift Pt. 2Troy continues exploring the apostolic gift. Luke 9, 10 and Acts 16.
Credit and Thanks:
Much of the content presented here on the five equipping gifts, especially the specific definitions, qualities and characteristics of the apostle, prophet, shepherd, evangelist and teacher, come directly from the teachings of Alan Hirsch, Ben Sternke and David Fitch.2018-05-0900 minAvon Church PodcastExperience Precedes UnderstandingTroy unpacks three principles / patterns in the kingdom of God: 1) Experience usually precedes understanding. 2) You can only attest to the truth of what you've experienced.3) Your spiritual experiences comes with a calling - to bear witness to what you've experienced.
John 20:1-9, Acts 10:39-432018-04-1200 minAvon Church PodcastAMC58 Five Fold Ministry ChallengesTroy briefly explains the five leadership gifts Paul lists in Ephesians 4 (apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd and teacher) and discusses some of the challenges we face in embracing this ministry model in the 21st century.
Credit and Thanks: Much of the content presented here on the five equipping gifts, especially the specific definitions, qualities and characteristics of the apostle, prophet, shepherd, evangelist and teacher, come directly from the teachings of Alan Hirsch, Ben Sternke and David Fitch.2018-02-1500 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastAMC57 Concerning Spiritual Gifts (5FM2)Troy Watson explores the implied hierarchy of the spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12 in light of the specific questions the church in Corinth seemed to have been asking Paul about regarding spiritual gifts.
Credit and Thanks: Much of the content presented here on the five equipping gifts, especially the specific definitions, qualities and characteristics of the apostle, prophet, shepherd, evangelist and teacher, come directly from the teachings of Alan Hirsch, Ben Sternke and David Fitch.2018-01-3032 minAvon Church PodcastAMC57 Concerning Spiritual Gifts (5FM2)Troy Watson explores the implied hierarchy of the spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12 in light of the specific questions the church in Corinth seemed to have been asking Paul about regarding spiritual gifts.
Credit and Thanks: Much of the content presented here on the five equipping gifts, especially the specific definitions, qualities and characteristics of the apostle, prophet, shepherd, evangelist and teacher, come directly from the teachings of Alan Hirsch, Ben Sternke and David Fitch.2018-01-3000 minAvon Church PodcastAMC56 Many Gifts, One Body (5FM1)Troy Watson begins a new series on the Five Fold Ministry (5FM) that Paul presents in Ephesians 4. 2018-01-3000 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastAMC56 Many Gifts, One Body (5FM1)Troy Watson begins a new series on the Five Fold Ministry (5FM) that Paul presents in Ephesians 4.2018-01-3021 minAvon Church PodcastAMC55 Advent Anointings & DreamsTroy unpacks parts of Isaiah 61 and Psalm 126. 2017-12-2100 minAvon Church PodcastThe 3 A's of an Advent SpiritTroy unabashedly sports his love of alliteration in this message, highlighting the 3 A's of an Advent Spirit. Be aware. Be attentive. Be available. This is an Advent message and a continuation of our Fall series "Firing On All Cylinders".
Psalm 80; Mark 13:33, 35-37; Galatians 6:7-102017-12-0700 minAvon Church PodcastAMC53 Focus & Self-Discipline FS8Troy continues the series "Firing on All Cylinders" from Ephesians 4.2017-11-3000 minAvon Church PodcastAMC52 A Courageous Commitment to Truth Pt 2 FS7Troy talks about being in the truth of the present moment. 2017-11-2400 minAvon Church PodcastAMC51 Courageous Commitment to TruthTroy dives into Paul's encouragment to us in Ephesians 4, to speak the truth in love. 2017-11-0900 minAvon Church PodcastAMC50 Grace Filled Togetherness 2 FS5Troy talks about Ephesians 4, Meatloaf, the gift of simplicity and 3 pitfalls of overinflating the role of togetherness (community, unity). 2017-11-0900 minAvon Church PodcastAMC49 Grace Filled Togetherness FS4Troy explores Ephesians 4:1-5 and what it might mean to be people of humility, patience and gentleness who bear with one another in love.2017-10-2600 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastAMC48 Firing on All Cylinders FS3Troy Watson goes off road and off script in a stream of consciousness message exploring what it means that Christ has taken captvity captive and how we can prevent and remedy quenching the Spirit in our lives.2017-10-2024 minAvon Church PodcastAMC48 Firing on All Cylinders FS3Troy Watson goes off road and off script in a stream of consciousness message exploring what it means that Christ has taken captvity captive and how we can prevent and remedy quenching the Spirit in our lives. 2017-10-2000 minAvon Church PodcastAMC46 What's The Problem? FS1What is the root problem that the church is intended to be God's solution to? In this message Troy focuses on Ephesians 3:16-21 and talks about imagination caps, American Ninja Warrior, the "S" word and the Problem Solving Gospel. This is message #1 in a new 11 week series entitled "Firing on All 5 Cylinders". 2017-10-0600 minAvon Church PodcastAMC45 TFoF Part 12 - Beware the Scavenger ThiefTroy talks about Jesus directing us to his life-giving Spirit and warning us against the thieving spirit (John 10:10) and the scavenger spirit (Matthew 7:6). 2017-01-2000 minAvon Church PodcastAMC44 Part 11 - Christ in YouTroy talks about friends who always want to speak to the manager, bizarre 1980's sitcom lyrics, painbody and the great mystery revealed in Colossians 1:25-27.2017-01-2000 minAvon Church PodcastAMC42 TFoF Part 10 - Specks and BeamsTroy talks about the dangers of specks in eyes, noseblindness, hate, perfectionism, a stiff neck and what to do with such conditions. He also explains how a speck becoming a beam in one's eye is a gift. Matthew 7:3-52016-12-1700 minAvon Church PodcastAMC41 TFoF Part 8 - The Wisdom of Non-JudgmentTroy explores Jesus teachings in Matthew 7 beginning with the wisdom of non-judgment.2016-12-0700 minAvon Church PodcastAMC39 To Fade or Flourish - Part 6Troy talks about authority, hidden worldviews, sings a little bit of Frank Sinatra and explores Ephesians 1:21-23, preparing us to move into Matthew 7 next week.2016-11-2300 minAvon Church PodcastAMC38 To Fade or Flourish - Part 4Troy Watson talks about Nicodemus' secret meeting with Jesus (Gospel of John 3) and the spilling over and spiralling out pattern of the Spirit movement of Christ.2016-11-0100 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastAMC38 To Fade or Flourish - Part 4Troy Watson talks about Nicodemus' secret meeting with Jesus (Gospel of John 3) and the spilling over and spiralling out pattern of the Spirit movement of Christ.2016-11-0128 minAvon Church PodcastAMC37 To Fade or Flourish - Part 3Troy Watson explores the peculiar spiritual practice of breaking rules, Thomas Merton's thoughts on the will of God and a few Biblical ways of understanding what Jesus meant by the kingdom of God.2016-10-2900 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastAMC37 To Fade or Flourish - Part 3Troy Watson explores the peculiar spiritual practice of breaking rules, Thomas Merton's thoughts on the will of God and a few Biblical ways of understanding what Jesus meant by the kingdom of God.2016-10-2920 minAvon Church PodcastAMC36 To Fade or Flourish - Part 2Troy talks about the importance of fibre for movements, the dangers of viewing the church as a family, the original purpose of the Jesus movement and meeting a person who inhabited such a peaceful, divine filled space that all he could think is "yeah, me want to go to there".2016-10-2100 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastAMC34 The Spiral Ascent - Part 10Troy Watson talks about Stages 5 and 6 of the spiritual development process based on the works of Janet Hagberg, M. Scott Peck, James Fowler, Evelyn Underhill, St. John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila and others.2016-07-0527 minAvon Church PodcastAMC34 The Spiral Ascent - Part 10Troy Watson talks about Stages 5 and 6 of the spiritual development process based on the works of Janet Hagberg, M. Scott Peck, James Fowler, Evelyn Underhill, St. John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila and others.2016-07-0500 minAvon Church PodcastAMC33 The Spiral Ascent - Part 9 (The Dark Night)Troy Watson talks about addictions, attachments, the hidden activity of God in our souls beneath our conscious awareness and the purpose of the dark night of the soul.
John 21:182016-07-0200 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastAMC33 The Spiral Ascent - Part 9 (The Dark Night)Troy Watson talks about addictions, attachments, the hidden activity of God in our souls beneath our conscious awareness and the purpose of the dark night of the soul.
John 21:182016-07-0227 minAvon Church PodcastAMC32 The Spiral Ascent - Part 8 (The Wall)Troy talks about the Wall we all eventually face on the journey of spiritual development.
John 21:1-42016-06-2200 minAvon Church PodcastAMC31 The Spiral Ascent - Part 7Troy Watson talks about Mary in the Garden (John 20) and Stage 4 on the Spiritual Development Process.2016-06-1600 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastAMC31 The Spiral Ascent - Part 7Troy Watson talks about Mary in the Garden (John 20) and Stage 4 on the Spiritual Development Process.2016-06-1631 minAvon Church PodcastAMC30 The Spiral Ascent - Part 6Troy Watson talks about Stage 3 of the spiritual development process.2016-06-0800 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastAMC30 The Spiral Ascent - Part 6Troy Watson talks about Stage 3 of the spiritual development process.2016-06-0814 minAvon Church PodcastAMC29 The Spiral Ascent - Part 5Troy Watson explores the 2nd stage of spiritual development - Learning and Belonging.
Much of this material is based on the spiritual roadmaps provided in the work of Janet Hagberg, James Fowler, Theresa of Avila and others.2016-05-2500 min
Avon Mennonite Church PodcastAMC29 The Spiral Ascent - Part 5Troy Watson explores the 2nd stage of spiritual development - Learning and Belonging.
Much of this material is based on the spiritual roadmaps provided in the work of Janet Hagberg, James Fowler, Theresa of Avila and others.2016-05-2522 min