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The Urban Christian Woman PodcastEmbodied Liturgy with Jessica GracewskiJoin 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:
2026-01-3038 min
Reality San FranciscoChrist the Savior From the Fear of DeathJessica 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
2025-12-2937 min
Reality San FranciscoDiscover & ReorderJessica 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
2025-07-0735 min
Reality San FranciscoWay of the Cross, Not the CrownJessica Gracewski teaches from Mark 10:42-45 on what true greatness means in the Kingdom of God.
Slides available at https://bit.ly/3SvkqS2
2025-05-1238 min
Reality San FranciscoHope & Healing in JesusJessica 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
2024-12-0238 min
Reality San FranciscoOn CommunityJessica Gracewski teaches on the role of community in developing a secure, loving attachment to God.
Slides available at https://bit.ly/4i1uw8X
2024-11-2536 minReality San FranciscoOn FriendshipJessica Gracewski teaches from John 15:9-15 on friendship with God and how it informs our love for others.
2024-10-2833 min
Making Space PodcastJessica Gracewski on Spiritual Formation & Planting Roots in a Transient SocietyOn 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
2024-05-0136 min
Reality San FranciscoPeter & New BeginningsIn 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
2024-04-2241 min
Reality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 13Dave 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.
2024-03-2855 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 11Dave 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.
2024-03-1531 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 10Dave 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
2024-03-0739 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 9Dave 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.
2024-03-0241 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 8The 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.
2024-02-2334 min
Reality San FranciscoConsecrated to LoveIn 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
2024-02-1243 minReality San FranciscoChrist in Strange Places: On the Road to EmmausJessica 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
2024-01-0141 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 7Dave 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.
2023-11-0135 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 6Dave 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.
2023-10-1942 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 5Dave 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.
2023-10-1343 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 4Dr. 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.
2023-10-0647 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 3Dave 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.
2023-09-2755 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 2Dave 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.
2023-09-2141 minReality San FranciscoStill Processing: Episode 1Still 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.
2023-09-1448 minReality San FranciscoThe Story & Way of Jesus: Costly DevotionJessica 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
2023-07-1034 minReality San FranciscoConversations on Human Sexuality: Feminism & the Female BodyEarlier 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.
2023-05-3154 minReality San FranciscoConversations on Human Sexuality: Queerness & The GospelBack 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.
2023-05-241h 01Reality San FranciscoConversations on Human Sexuality: Human Sexuality & DesireEarlier 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.
2023-05-1742 minReality San FranciscoThe True, Good, & Beautiful: A Plea for Beauty & CreativityDave 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
2023-05-1546 minReality San FranciscoA Conversation on the Transcendentals with Josh NadeauAs 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.
2023-04-2644 minReality San FranciscoSunday Teaching: A Time to WonderJessica 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
2023-01-0336 minReality San FranciscoExpectantly Waiting [Advent 2022]: Invitation to LongingJessica 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
2022-12-1245 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Saturday, November 5 – Psalm 119:1-40Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Psalm 119:1-40.
2022-11-0505 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Friday, November 4 – John 5Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from John 5.
2022-11-0407 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Thursday, November 3 – John 4Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from John 4.
2022-11-0308 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Wednesday, November 2 – John 3Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from John 3.
2022-11-0206 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Tuesday, November 1 – John 2Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from John 2.
2022-11-0105 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Monday, October 31 – John 1Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from John 1.
2022-10-3108 minReality San FranciscoThe Story & Way of Jesus: Great FaithJessica Gracewski teaches from Mark 7:24-30 on how God favors faith, not people.
Slides available at https://bit.ly/3IfWMmC
2022-07-0538 minReality San FranciscoThe Story & Way of Jesus: A Renewed HeartJessica Gracewski teaches from Mark 7:1-23 on ritual, tradition, and God's gift of grace.
Slides available at https://bit.ly/3s4uTaQ
2022-02-2131 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Saturday, February 5th – Psalm 5Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Psalm 5.
2022-02-0504 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Friday, February 4th – Luke 20Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Luke 20.
2022-02-0407 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Thursday, February 3rd – Luke 19Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Luke 19.
2022-02-0308 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Wednesday, February 2nd – Luke 18Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Luke 18.
2022-02-0207 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Tuesday, February 1st – Luke 17Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Luke 17.
2022-02-0106 minReality San FranciscoBREAD 2022: Monday, January 31st – Luke 16Jessica Gracewski leads us through today's BREAD reading from Luke 16.
2022-01-3108 minReality San FranciscoAdvent: When Walls Come DownJessica 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
2021-12-0638 minReality San FranciscoOvercoming Fear: Courage Over ControlJessica 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
2021-07-1230 minReality San FranciscoFuture Church: A Community of Tight-Knit, Loving Relationships in a Culture of IndividualismJessica 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
2021-04-2636 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 113: Discovering Your Gifts & Practicing VocationJessica 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.
2021-03-2445 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 101: Living in the KingdomJessica 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.
2020-11-1837 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 100: Interview with Drew & Heather WilkersonMatt 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.
2020-11-1128 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 95: It's Not About PerfectionMatt 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.
2020-10-1437 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 90: FastingJessica 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
2020-09-2310 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 87: Staying ConnectedJessica Gracewski interviews members of our church who have found creative and unique ways to stay connected and build deeper community during COVID.
2020-09-1525 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 81: Virtue Series - Put on LoveJessica 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...
2020-08-2028 minReality San FranciscoStrangely Dim: Active WaitingJessica 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.
2020-08-0323 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 67: Loneliness in LeadershipJessica 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.
2020-06-1713 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 62: Fasting for Hope, Renewal, & JusticeJessica 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.
2020-06-1009 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 57: Embracing Grief & LossJessica 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.
2020-06-0316 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 50: Putting It Into PracticeJessica 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.
2020-05-2207 minReality San FranciscoEpisode 29: HumilityJessica 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.
2020-04-2308 minReality San FranciscoCultivating SinglenessDave 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.
2019-09-3044 min