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Ditching PerfectionEpisode 91: The Surprising Inbreaking of God | Reading Matthew 2 with Garret ShelstaEpisode 91: The Surprising Inbreaking of God | Reading Matthew 2 with Garret Shelsta
My friend, Garret Shelsta is here to remind us to:
✨ Choose to stay curious rather than feel threatened when something new arises
✨ Look for God’s fingerprints in the most unexpected places and most unexpected people
✨ Recognize that Jesus, who is the perfect combination of both truth and love, disrupts faulty systems of this world and faulty systems we’ve constructed in our own lives.
We also talk about the fact that God doesn’t look for particular boxes to be checked, or for things to be nice and neat in orde...2023-12-1958 min
Calling Water“No One Except Jesus” (Guest: Garret Shelsta)In today’s episode, we’re looking at the story of the transfiguration of Jesus in Matthew 17, and what the revelation of his identity as God’s son meant for Jesus’ disciples and us as well.
Did this message speak to you today? You can support Calling Water via Venmo (@arumdaunchurch).2023-03-0536 min
Ekklesia After HoursSolitude Together: August 22nd2020-08-2200 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: August 8thJoin the intern team as they talk about how they are encountering God's voice in the scriptures.2020-08-0800 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: Sword August 1st2020-08-0100 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: Sword Bible StudyListen in as Emily and Jared describe the new daily practice for this week!2020-07-2600 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: S.O.A.P July 18thA full Schedule of the daily practices can be found at ekklesiabellingham.com2020-07-1800 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: S.O.A.P Experienced2020-07-1200 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: S.O.A.P ExplainedFind the full schedule of our daily praises here: http://www.ekklesiabellingham.com/daily-practice 2020-07-0400 minEkklesia After HoursHearing from our CommunityListen to our friend, Dejah, speak from her experience as a biracial person of color.2020-06-2300 minEkklesia After HoursHearing from our BIPOC CommunityListen to what a few of our friends have to say about the recent events and share their experiences.2020-06-1600 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: A Lament Pleading for God to Hear our Prayers of PainAs a community and as a nation, we are experiencing a lot of pain. We are grieving racism, experiencing anger and desperation over continually opened wounds, looking to carry the hurt with our black community, and experiencing the conviction of our sin, our past and current missteps and ignorance and passivity.
It can be difficult to know how to bring these emotions to the Lord, so we have created this guided practice through Psalm 44, a Psalm of Communal Lament, to help you pray and connect with God in whatever you’re experiencing.2020-06-0900 minEkklesia After HoursNaming the Ingredients in our Cultural Pressure CookerThe team talks about the heaviness our country is facing and how we can start to advocate for change.2020-06-0200 minEkklesia After HoursNext: Patience in TransitionThe team interviews former Ekklesia leader Cory Cesario as he shares his experience transitioning from one season to another2020-05-2500 minEkklesia After HoursNext: SendingHear what the team has to hare about what it means to take next steps and navigate the difficulty it takes to transition into a new season.2020-05-1800 min
The Garden BellinghamEpisode 05 - We Are Not Brains on a Stick - Feat. Garret Shelsta and Geoff MumleyMay 10 - 17 | We Are Not Brains on a Stick
This week's episode features a conversation that Fred and Sydney had with Garret Shelsta and Geoff Mumley about what it means to Seek the Kingdom, specifically during a pandemic. It's a huge topic, and they both offer deep yet accessible ideas for all of us who are curious about what it all could mean.
Garret Shelsta is the pastor of Ekklesia, a young adult ministry in Bellingham. Garret and his wife Aubrey have four young kids, a big white dog named Atreyu, and a Kendrick Lamar-style...2020-05-1300 minEkklesia After HoursNext: Finding Community in TransitionJoin the team as they talk about how to connect with others as one season of life closes another opens up2020-05-1300 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: Prayer of Examine May 9thPart 1
Scripture: Proverbs 5, John 4:1-38
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Prayer: Prayer of Examine
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Record a takeaway from today’s Daily Practice
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Go to the “Serve with us” page on our website and download the PDF2020-05-0800 minEkklesia After HoursNext: Transitioning WellHere are some questions to help you think through any life transition.2020-05-0600 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: Entering the Narrative May 2ndThis week we made this walk through with Boulevard park in mind but feel free to listen just at your house or on a walk of your choosinghttps://www.cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/Pages/boulevard-park.aspx 2020-05-0100 minEkklesia After HoursEvery Moment Holy: The ChurchCatch us next week as we go live on Facebook Thursday afternoons!2020-04-2700 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: Entering the Narrative April 25thThis weeks guided practice is designed around Whatcom Falls Park. But like always you can just follow along in your house or on your own walk.https://www.cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/Pages/whatcom-falls-park.aspx 2020-04-2400 minEkklesia After HoursEvery Morning Holy: CreativityWe have started recording After Hours Every Moment Holy live! Catch us live next Thursday afternoon on Facebook live.2020-04-2000 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: Lectio Divina for April 18thIf you want to do the same walk that we did here is a link to the park! However, you can still follow along as you walk around your neighborhood or even just sitting in your living room. Link to Tenn ant Lake Park: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g58472-d8113980-Reviews-Tennant_Lake_Park-Ferndale_Washington.html2020-04-1700 minEkklesia After HoursEvery Moment Holy: MovementOur Bodies Play an important roll in worship. Join the team as we talk about the ways they do. We did this podcast live a few weeks ago. Join us every Thursday afternoon on facebook. And feel free to ask some questions! Like how in the world did Josh get into a class called "Advanced P.E.?"2020-04-1700 minEkklesia After HoursSolitude Together: Lectio Divinia For April 11thIf you want to do the same walk that we did here is a link to the park! However, you can still follow along as you walk around your neighborhood or even in your living room. Stimpson Family Nature Reserve:http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/2180/Stimpson-Family-Nature-Reserve 2020-04-1000 minEkklesia After HoursEvery Moment Holy: We All Live in Monasteries (and always have)The idea for the podcast was inspired by this fantastic book. Go take a look and if you find it helpful go buy it.https://www.everymomentholy.com2020-04-0600 minEkklesia After HoursEvery Moment Holy: Redeeming our Time with RoutinesHere are some of the resources the crew mentioned during the podcast:The Time Management Matrix that Garret mentioned.Making a rule of life. Here is a step by step resource to make a rule of life.If you want a bit of an explanation on what a rule of life is check this video out from Jon Mark Comer.2020-03-3000 minEkklesia After HoursEkklesia In the Age of the CoronavirusJoin us for Ekklesia On-Line April 1st @ 8pm2020-03-2300 minEkklesia After HoursHow to Pray in a World Infected with FearHere are some helpful resources we found to help us navigate the corona virus. Some Visual DataWhy so many things are getting canceled and why it is a good thing. 2020-03-1300 minEkklesia After HoursBecoming aware of how social media is forming usRemember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. And as always you can connect with us on social media @ekklesiabham. Well … if you are gaining too much self worth from social maybe don’t connect with us there. Just come hang out with us Wednesday nights at 8pm @ Norway hall in Bellingham, WA.2020-03-1000 minEkklesia After HoursTheology of Sex: Question and Response (Part 3)This week we had some incredible questions:Yo. Tonight I really felt an emphasis that it is not religion and bible reading and podcasts that should be followed but a direct relationship with God. I agree with this 100%, relationship with God is awesome and it's what I base my whole worldview on. However I think that all of those other things are absolutely crucial in understanding how to live. I think I'm just confused as to why "religion" is being painted in such a negative way. Like Christianity is a religion! At the core it's a relationship...2020-03-0200 minEkklesia After HoursTheology of Sex: Question and Response (Part 2)If you or anyone you know is dealing with sexual assault or intimate partner violence please contact the wonderful people over at https://www.dvsas.org or call them 1.877.715.1563If you have any questions about the Theology of Sex series, feel free to anonymously text us at (720) 336-0585 and we will do our best to answer them on a Question and Response episode in our last Q and R podcast next week.This week we get to these questions:What was in the kit you gave to the girls who were getting married?2020-02-2400 minEkklesia After HoursTheology of Sex: Question and Response (Part 1)If you have any questions about the Theology of Sex series, feel free to anonymously text us at (720) 336-0585 and we will do our best to answer them on a Question and Response episode in a next week.2020-02-1700 minEkklesia After HoursTheology of Sex: Dating Courageously in the Modern World.If you have any questions about the Theology of Sex series, feel free to anonymously text us at (720) 336-0585 and we will do our best to answer them on a Question and Response episode in a few weeks.2020-02-1000 minEkklesia After HoursTheology of Sex: What is a "God-Centered" Relationship?If you have any questions about the Theology of Sex series, feel free to anonymously text us at (720) 336-0585 and we will do our best to answer them on a Question and Response episode in a few weeks.2020-02-0300 minEkklesia After HoursTheology of Sex: The Pornography Effect (Part 2)Here are some of the resources we talk about in the episode:fightthenewdrug.orgxxxchurch.comIf you have any questions about the Theology of Sex series, feel free to text us at (720) 336-0585 and we will do our best to answer them on a Question and Response episode in a few weeks. 2020-01-2700 minEkklesia After HoursTheology of Sex: The Pornography Effect (Part 1)Here are some of the resources we talk about in the episode:fightthenewdrug.orgxxxchurch.comIf you have any questions about the “Theology of Sex” series, feel free to text us at (720) 336-0585 and we will answer them on a Question and Response episode in a few weeks.2020-01-2700 minEkklesia After HoursTheology of Sex: What does it mean to have sexual freedom?if you have any questions about our “Theology of Sex” series feel free to text us at (720) 336-0585 and we will answer them on a Question and Response episode in a few weeks.2020-01-1300 minEkklesia After HoursHow to Have Conflict with Friends.Cancel culture is ruining an opportunity for us to enter into some of the most important part of building friendships. The team discusses how we can enter into conflict with our friends and come out closer on the other side. We had some technical difficulties on this one so thanks for sticking with it.2020-01-0600 minEkklesia After HoursCan Christian Party?New Years is coming up, and before you dive into the festivities have you thought about partying? How does it interact with image of Christ that dwells with in us? Also... did you know that Molly started a riot in Bellingham?2019-12-3000 minEkklesia After HoursIs self care the same thing as Sabbath?We are about to enter into Christmas "vacations" but as a culture we are reporting being more stressed out and higher levels of anxiety and often our "vacations" are anything but relaxing. In the midst of all this there is lots of conversation about taking care of ourself during the hectic holiday season. Today we talk about how we take care of ourselves and get real rest during this season that is supposed to be reflective and restful.2019-12-1600 minEkklesia After HoursAdvent: Gifts or Nah?Here are the articles and websites referenced in this episode: https://adventconspiracy.orghttps://blog.mass.gov/blog/consumer-advice/think-local-7-reasons-why-supporting-local-business-is-good-for-your-community/2019-12-0900 minEkklesia After HoursAdvent: The Reason for the SeasonThe Advent Conspiracy (https://adventconspiracy.org) is a fantastic resource that the Ekklesia staff is using as a resource for many of these podcasts. 2019-12-0400 minEkklesia After HoursHow Do Christians Engage With Pop Culture?How do Christians thoughtfully engage with popular culture and media? Join us this week as we definitely figure it all out (this is sarcasm).2019-11-2500 minEkklesia After HoursCreating Meaningful FriendshipsToday we’re talking about friendships. They are arguably the most important relationships in our lives as young adults and often our friends are referred to as chosen family. So, how do we become good friends?2019-11-2500 minEkklesia After HoursFinding Your CallingToday we’re talking about calling and the ever-elusive idea of “finding your passion”. We’ll be unpacking how to figure out what we were made to do and what it looks like to consult God on your vocation or family.2019-11-2500 minEkklesia After HoursIntroducing the New Ekklesia After Hours PodcastA few new voices. A new vision and but similar shenanigans. Come and check out the new after hours podcast and find out where this new podcast is headed. 2019-11-2500 min
The Collide PodcastWhat It Means for God (and for us) to Love People on The Margins with Garret ShelstaWe hear so often that God loves the people on the margins. But what happens when we really call out who that is? People with special needs. People who have been oppressed and pushed out. People who don’t fit in to our expectation of what it looks like to be chosen. These are the ones Jesus calls out, lifts up, and sets apart as His beloved. Listen in this week as pastor Garret Shelsta talks about what it means to love people on the margins and answers the thought-provoking question “What is the good news of the gospel?” ( along...2019-02-271h 00The Collide PodcastWhat It Means for God (and for us) to Love People on The Margins with Garret ShelstaWe hear so often that God loves the people on the margins. But what happens when we really call out who that is? People with special needs. People who have been oppressed and pushed out. People who don’t fit in to our expectation of what it looks like to be chosen. These are the ones Jesus calls out, lifts up, and sets apart as His beloved. Listen in this week as pastor Garret Shelsta talks about what it means to love people on the margins and answers the thought-provoking question “What is the good news of the gospel?” ( along...2019-02-271h 00
The Ekklesia Gathering Sermon CastAdvent Part 1: Stars and Wisemen (Matthew 2:1-12)Garret Shelsta talks about how the birth of Jesus' birth shows us how to have joy in the midst of political turmoil, darkness and broken politics. The way of following Jesus is different from...
Thoughts about Jesus, life and how to be a person looking to co-work with God toward the restoration of all things.2014-12-1200 minThe Ekklesia Gathering Sermon CastThe Gospel According to Mark (Mark 8:1-10)Garret Shelsta shared on Jesus feeding the four thousand, how He takes your not enough and turns it into enough, and how he is using the church to confront the things that break Jesus' heart.
Thoughts about Jesus, life and how to be a person looking to co-work with God toward the restoration of all things.2014-11-1125 minThe Ekklesia Gathering Sermon CastThe Gospel According To Mark (Mark 7:24-30)This week Garret Shelsta talks about Mark 7:24-30 and how Jesus’ message is offensive to religious people because it brings outsiders into an active life with God. Also the text points out that if...
Thoughts about Jesus, life and how to be a person looking to co-work with God toward the restoration of all things.2014-10-1337 minThe Ekklesia Gathering Sermon CastThe Gospel According To Mark (Mark 7:1-23)Garret Shelsta talks about how being part of the Christian Culture is not enough to Heal a heart that is Sick. Only Jesus can do that.
Thoughts about Jesus, life and how to be a person looking to co-work with God toward the restoration of all things.2014-10-0734 minThe Ekklesia Gathering Sermon CastActs 2: Undoing the Effects of the Fall (2014 Ekklesia Fall Launch)Ekklesia Sermon 9/25: Garret Shelsta taught about how Acts 2 invites all of Creation to co-work with God to restore all things back to God.
Thoughts about Jesus, life and how to be a person looking to co-work with God toward the restoration of all things.2014-09-3050 min