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Jessica Gracewski
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The Urban Christian Woman Podcast
Embodied Liturgy with Jessica Gracewski
Join Leah and Te'Sheba as they explore the concept of embodied liturgy and its application in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of community, hospitality, and connection. Jess Gracewski, Pastor at Reality San Francisco, shares her journey, challenges, and insights on singleness, identity, and ministry, offering encouragement and admonishment to live faithfully in a hurried, full context. The discussion highlights the significance of scripture, diversity in relationships, and the need to slow down and seek wisdom in decision-making.Themes: Embodying liturgyLiving faithfully in a hurried, full contextConversation Highlights:
2026-01-30
38 min
Reality San Francisco
Christ the Savior From the Fear of Death
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Hebrews 2:14-15 on how Christ entered our humanity to defeat death and free us from the fear that enslaves us. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4qpnvC7
2025-12-29
37 min
Reality San Francisco
Discover & Reorder
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Matthew 13:44-46 on the invitation to joyfully surrender everything for the hidden treasure of God’s Kingdom. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4lF2bWS
2025-07-07
35 min
Reality San Francisco
Way of the Cross, Not the Crown
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Mark 10:42-45 on what true greatness means in the Kingdom of God. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3SvkqS2
2025-05-12
38 min
Reality San Francisco
Hope & Healing in Jesus
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Mark 5:21-43 on the nearness of God’s love in our most desperate moments. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3ZyvUIW
2024-12-02
38 min
Reality San Francisco
On Community
Jessica Gracewski teaches on the role of community in developing a secure, loving attachment to God. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4i1uw8X
2024-11-25
36 min
Reality San Francisco
On Friendship
Jessica Gracewski teaches from John 15:9-15 on friendship with God and how it informs our love for others.
2024-10-28
33 min
Making Space Podcast
Jessica Gracewski on Spiritual Formation & Planting Roots in a Transient Society
On this episode of Making Space, Jay Kim talks with Associate Pastor of Reality SF, Jessica Gracewski. They touch on how Reality Church has navigated the transience of San Francisco, the challenges of spiritual formation, and planting spiritual roots. Learn more at: Barna.com/MakingSpaceLearn more at https://www.aspengroup.com/makingspacepodcast
2024-05-01
36 min
Reality San Francisco
Peter & New Beginnings
In our series Becoming Who You Are, Jessica Gracewski teaches from 1 Peter 1:1 on the life of Peter, the apostle, and his journey of self-discovery in Christ. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4aKBgE3
2024-04-22
41 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 13
Dave Lomas, Dr. David Bennett, and Jessica Gracewski discuss the difficulties of teaching on identity, and the limitations of language on claiming our identity, especially in regards to sexuality.
2024-03-28
55 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 11
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the recent response from our church to our current teaching series, and how greater vulnerability and obedience to God leads to greater knowledge of ourselves.
2024-03-15
31 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 10
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the traditional and modern self, maturity in Christ, and the implications of tech on identity. The ending prayer meditation is from "Habits of the Household" by Justin Whitmel Earley: https://bit.ly/3IrJTH7
2024-03-07
39 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 9
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Melissa Weinisch discuss the Divine Call, looking inward, and the role of community in identity formation. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at hello@realitysf.com.
2024-03-02
41 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 8
The Still Processing series has returned to create more space to discuss our Sunday teaching series, “Losing Self, Knowing Self.” We hope this series helps clarify, assist, and provide more context for these deeper theological conversations. This week, Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss identity formation, the Cultural Imaginary, and Barbie. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at hello@realitysf.com.
2024-02-23
34 min
Reality San Francisco
Consecrated to Love
In our series The Vision Is Love, Jessica Gracewski teaches from passages in the New Testament on being a people that embodies God’s love through consecration. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3OG45c1
2024-02-12
43 min
Reality San Francisco
Christ in Strange Places: On the Road to Emmaus
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Luke 24:13-35 on the confrontation and comfort Jesus brings the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3vhwhei
2024-01-01
41 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 7
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the conclusion to our series "The Unseen Realm," and share a testimony from a congregant in our church.
2023-11-01
35 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 6
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss free will, the difference between a divided and a constrained will, and spiritual bondage. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at hello@realitysf.com.
2023-10-19
42 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 5
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss Sunday's teaching, the difference between a naturalist versus spiritualist worldview, and the importance of confession. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at hello@realitysf.com.
2023-10-13
43 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 4
Dr. David Bennett joins Dave Lomas and Jessica Gracewski to discuss the powers at work in our world and demonic visitation. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at hello@realitysf.com.
2023-10-06
47 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 3
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim reflect on our Encountering God conference weekend, featuring special testimonies from our community. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at hello@realitysf.com.
2023-09-27
55 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 2
Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the Three Rebellions, the sons of god, reading the Bible literally vs. figuratively, and spiritual powers in this world. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at hello@realitysf.com.
2023-09-21
41 min
Reality San Francisco
Still Processing: Episode 1
Still Processing is a new podcast series devoted to topics from our Sunday teaching series, The Unseen Realm, that require more space to discuss. We hope this series helps clarify, assist, and provide more context for these deeper theological conversations. This week, Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and Mike Gleim discuss the elohim, the Book of Enoch, and the divine council. If you have questions or comments that you would like discussed in an upcoming episode, email us at hello@realitysf.com.
2023-09-14
48 min
Reality San Francisco
The Story & Way of Jesus: Costly Devotion
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Mark 14:1-11 on the significance of worship and devotion in our discipleship to Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3PV4sRr
2023-07-10
34 min
Reality San Francisco
Conversations on Human Sexuality: Feminism & the Female Body
Earlier in the year, we hosted a series of lectures on human sexuality with our theologian in residence, Dr. David Bennett. Dave Lomas, Jessica Gracewski, and David sat down to keep the conversation going and discuss key moments from the lectures. In this episode, the topic of conversation focuses on feminism and the female body.
2023-05-31
54 min
Reality San Francisco
Conversations on Human Sexuality: Queerness & The Gospel
Back in March, we hosted a series of lectures on human sexuality with our theologian in residence, Dr. David Bennett. Dave Lomas and Jessica Gracewski sit down with David to continue their conversation on queerness and the Gospel.
2023-05-24
1h 01
Reality San Francisco
Conversations on Human Sexuality: Human Sexuality & Desire
Earlier this year, we hosted a series of lectures on human sexuality with our theologian in residence, Dr. David Bennett. In continuing the conversation, Dave Lomas and Jessica Gracewski sit down with David to dive deeper into the topic of human sexuality and desire.
2023-05-17
42 min
Reality San Francisco
The True, Good, & Beautiful: A Plea for Beauty & Creativity
Dave Lomas and Jessica Gracewski teach together on how expanding our imagination has the ability to awaken us to the beauty of Christ. Slides available at https://bit.ly/41FQAwi
2023-05-15
46 min
Reality San Francisco
A Conversation on the Transcendentals with Josh Nadeau
As a part of our series on vocation, Dave Lomas and Josh Nadeau (aka Sword & Pencil) have an in-depth conversation on the transcendentals: truth, goodness, and beauty. They are also joined by Associate Pastor Jessica Gracewski and Dr. David Bennett.
2023-04-26
44 min
Reality San Francisco
Sunday Teaching: A Time to Wonder
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Ecclesiastes 3 on the tension of living with both an eternal mindset and the limitations of time, and the invitation for us to wonder with God about how to use our time for His Kingdom. Slides available at http://bit.ly/3CjVvZY
2023-01-03
36 min
Reality San Francisco
Expectantly Waiting [Advent 2022]: Invitation to Longing
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Luke 1:5-25 on the deep longings we carry and what it means to faithfully wait on God. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3HvBQKi
2022-12-12
45 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Saturday, November 5 – Psalm 119:1-40
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Psalm 119:1-40.
2022-11-05
05 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Friday, November 4 – John 5
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from John 5.
2022-11-04
07 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Thursday, November 3 – John 4
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from John 4.
2022-11-03
08 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Wednesday, November 2 – John 3
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from John 3.
2022-11-02
06 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Tuesday, November 1 – John 2
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from John 2.
2022-11-01
05 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Monday, October 31 – John 1
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from John 1.
2022-10-31
08 min
Reality San Francisco
The Story & Way of Jesus: Great Faith
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Mark 7:24-30 on how God favors faith, not people. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3IfWMmC
2022-07-05
38 min
Reality San Francisco
The Story & Way of Jesus: A Renewed Heart
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Mark 7:1-23 on ritual, tradition, and God's gift of grace. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3s4uTaQ
2022-02-21
31 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Saturday, February 5th – Psalm 5
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Psalm 5.
2022-02-05
04 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Friday, February 4th – Luke 20
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Luke 20.
2022-02-04
07 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Thursday, February 3rd – Luke 19
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Luke 19.
2022-02-03
08 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Wednesday, February 2nd – Luke 18
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Luke 18.
2022-02-02
07 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Tuesday, February 1st – Luke 17
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Luke 17.
2022-02-01
06 min
Reality San Francisco
BREAD 2022: Monday, January 31st – Luke 16
Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Luke 16.
2022-01-31
08 min
Reality San Francisco
Advent: When Walls Come Down
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Joshua 2 and 6 on vulnerability, obedience, community, and freedom through the example of Rahab. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3y1rASY
2021-12-06
38 min
Reality San Francisco
Overcoming Fear: Courage Over Control
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Matthew 6:25-34 on how Jesus’ non-anxious presence has the power to remove our anxiety and need for control. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3eaAntr
2021-07-12
30 min
Reality San Francisco
Future Church: A Community of Tight-Knit, Loving Relationships in a Culture of Individualism
Jessica Gracewski teaches from Romans 12:1-10 on how individualism breeds loneliness, but the practice of community is the embodiment of the Gospel lived out through relationship to one another. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3aIvTbz
2021-04-26
36 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 113: Discovering Your Gifts & Practicing Vocation
Jessica Gracewski and Matt Barrios sit down with two members of our community, Seth and Alyssa, to discuss how they identified their unique God-given gifts, and how the Lord has led them to utilize those gifts in their work and life.
2021-03-24
45 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 101: Living in the Kingdom
Jessica Gracewski is joined by fellow staff members Tobi Grunick and Brian Kim to discuss the tension of living in the "already and not yet," highlighting how they see Kingdom life play out in contexts such as family, friendships, work, and more.
2020-11-18
37 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 100: Interview with Drew & Heather Wilkerson
Matt Barrios and Jessica Gracewski interview our new elder candidate Drew and his wife Heather to learn more about how God brought them to San Francisco, and has continued to provide for them and instill a passion for this city in their hearts.
2020-11-11
28 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 95: It's Not About Perfection
Matt Barrios, Jessica Gracewski, and Tobi Grunick discuss our church's shared rule of life for this fall, and listen to reflections from members of our community on their experiences so far.
2020-10-14
37 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 90: Fasting
Jessica Gracewski leads us through the spiritual practice of fasting. For more information on our Fall 2020 Rule of Life and the BREAD booklet version, visit realitysf.com/rule
2020-09-23
10 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 87: Staying Connected
Jessica Gracewski interviews members of our church who have found creative and unique ways to stay connected and build deeper community during COVID.
2020-09-15
25 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 81: Virtue Series - Put on Love
Jessica Gracewski reflects on the virtue of love, and Dave Lomas has a conversation with Preston Sprinkle on loving our enemies. Preston is a Biblical scholar, professor, speaker, and bestselling author of books such as "Fight: A Christian Case for Non-Violence." Praying for our Enemies, from the "Book of Common Prayer:" O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love our enemies: Lead them and us from prejudice to truth; deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and in your good time enable us all to stand reconciled...
2020-08-20
28 min
Reality San Francisco
Strangely Dim: Active Waiting
Jessica Gracewski teaches from John 11:1-16 on five ways that God uses the process of waiting to purify our lives. Teaching slides available at https://bit.ly/318ufKJ Video version of this teaching available at https://vimeo.com/443857931 Jessica Gracewski is the Leadership Care & Support Director at Reality SF.
2020-08-03
23 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 67: Loneliness in Leadership
Jessica Gracewski reflects on the kind of longing for God's presence that we can experience as followers of Christ, and the encouragement to remain steadfast, despite our circumstances. Jessica is the Leadership Care & Support Director at Reality SF.
2020-06-17
13 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 62: Fasting for Hope, Renewal, & Justice
Jessica Gracewski reflects on what fasting is and how it helps cultivate a reliance on God to build racial stamina. Jessica is the Leadership Care & Support Director at Reality SF.
2020-06-10
09 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 57: Embracing Grief & Loss
Jessica Gracewski reflects on the importance of embracing grief and loss, and how it impacts our ability to become spiritually and emotionally healthy individuals and engage in conversations around race. Jessica is the Leadership Care & Support Director at Reality SF.
2020-06-03
16 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 50: Putting It Into Practice
Jessica Gracewski reflects on our focus of Biblical Literacy, meditating on Psalm 23 and putting into practice some tools introduced this past week. Jessica is the Leadership Care & Support Director at Reality SF.
2020-05-22
07 min
Reality San Francisco
Episode 29: Humility
Jessica Gracewski reflects on how we can get in our own way when it comes to experiencing God's presence. Jessica is the Leadership Care & Support Director at Reality SF.
2020-04-23
08 min
Reality San Francisco
Cultivating Singleness
Dave Lomas and Jessica Gracewski teach from 1 Corinthians 7:29-35 on singleness as a framework for developing intimacy and connection with God, as well as cultivating a healthy and full single life in community. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2nUapD2 Dave is the Lead Pastor and Jessica is the Leadership Care & Support Director at Reality SF.
2019-09-30
44 min