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Brave Middle GroundBrave Middle Ground Pastor Paula MehmelIn this conversation, Pastor Paula Mehmel shares her journey from being a pastor in North Dakota to her current role in Connecticut, emphasizing the importance of finding middle ground in discussions about faith, politics and community. She reflects on her diverse friendships and the significance of shared values despite differing beliefs. The dialogue explores the challenges of navigating Christian nationalism, the radical nature of faith and the necessity of compassionate conversations to foster understanding and connection among individuals with varying perspectives. In this conversation, Dayna and Paula explore the complexities of political transformation, the importance of finding common ground...2025-03-1955 min
Relentless GraceReach Out and Touch Someone--the healing of the hemorrhaging woman and the raising of Jairus daughter and a God who raises us up.This week Pastor Paula preaches on the story from Mark 6 about an unclean woman who had been bleeding for 10 years who secretly reached out to touch Jesus robe and was healed. After the healing, Jesus goes to the house of Jairus, a leader in the synagogue, who's daughter was sick. By the time Jesus arrives, the girl has died but Jesus holds her hand and resuscitates her. Both story emphasize the role that human touch and connection is and on a God who sees us and who reaches out a hand to us to raise us up...2024-07-0827 minRelentless GraceJesus is not a jerk, he's in the boat with you.Pastor Paula makes a shift in Relentless Grace with this episode. Rather than continue with her series on Acts or do other series, she will be preaching on the text that she preached on in her latest worship service. After much prayer and reflection, she determined this was the best way to continue the podcast, which began before she was serving a congregation and preaching each week.This week the text is Mark 4:35-41, which tells the story of the time Jesus was asleep in the boat with the disciples and they yelled at him, asking if he...2024-06-2827 minRelentless GraceActs-An Evolving Faith in a Changing World--Peter Sees and Heals the Beggar at the GatePastor Paula continues her series on the Book of Acts of the Apostles with the story of Peter and John healing a beggar at the gate of the Temple. Peter tells the beggar to look at them and Peter sees the beggar, offering not money, but the healing power of Jesus. As we deal with people we encounter who lurk in the shadows, our ability to see them and engage with them, acknowledging our shared humanity, can provide transformation. Rather than saying "there but by the grace of God go I" we can see and experience the grace of God...2024-05-2225 minRelentless GraceAct-An Evolving Faith in A Changing World--Grace and the Birth of the Early ChurchPastor Paula continues her series on the Book of Acts of the Apostles as she explores the birth of the church, as people respond to Peter's sermon on Pentecost. Rather than condemning the crowd in Jerusalem for their role in shouting out "Crucify him" when Jesus was on trial, Peter invites them to repent and turn to Jesus for forgiveness. This same kind of grace is extended to us again and again when we fall short in our own lives. The church began with as an invitation to a life centered in love and forgiveness and our walk with God...2024-04-2824 minRelentless GraceActs: An Evolving Faith for a Changing World-Pentecost and the Power of the SpiritPastor Paula continues her series on the Book of Acts of the Apostles with the second part of the story of Pentecost, where Peter gets up and makes a powerful sermon in the center of Jerusalem after having denied Jesus only 50 days earlier. She addresses the question as to whether people can change, arguing that the Holy Spirit can take the parts of who we are and transform them as we follow and serve our Lord.Opening; Scriptures-1:41; Message-3:24; Hymn-"13:48; Change My Heart O God" -; Community Connection-15:28; Closing-18:42Scripture Text is from Acts 2:1-13, the...2024-04-0720 minRelentless GraceEaster and Why the Resurrection MattersIn a replay from last year, this episode is for Easter. In between two songs, sung by Ruth Skinner and Camy Wenberg. Pastor Paula provides an Easter message on why the Resurrection is so important to our faith, as she shares the salvation story from Genesis to the Cross.. There will also be an episode replayed next week for Easter. New episodes will return April 7, with Pastor Paula's voice back up to full strength for podcasting.Opening; Song-And Can It Be-1:57; Message-4:59; Song-I Believe in Jesus-19:35Thanks to Dan McKnight for providing the opening intr...2024-03-3121 minRelentless GraceJudas and God's Relentless Grace--a Holy Week ReflectionIn a replay from last year, this episode is for Holy Week. In between two songs, sung by Camy Wenberg. Pastor Paula provides a Holy Week Reflection on Judas and her belief that he did not escape the Relentless Grace of our Lord. There will also be an episode replayed next week for Easter. New episodes will return April 7, with Pastor Paula's voice back up to full strength for podcasting.Opening; Song Above All-2:08; Message 5:41; Song-Arms Wide Open-21:14Thanks to Dan McKnight for being the opening announcer and Camy Wenberg for her incredible talents in sin...2024-03-2724 minRelentless GraceAct-An Evolving Faith in A Changing World--The Spirit of PentecostPastor Paula continues her series on the Book of Acts of the Apostles with the first part of the story of Pentecost, where the Spirit of God comes upon all people, as they share one language. In a reversal of the story of the Tower of Babel, this is about God's Spirit bringing us together not because of what we have done, but because of what God has done. In her message, Pastor Paula talks about leaning on the power of God and not ourselves to find peace and strength for life.Opening; Scriptures-1:56; Message-3:40 Hymn-"Spirit of...2024-03-1123 minRelentless GraceAct-An Evolving Faith in A Changing World--Selecting a Replacement for JudasPastor Paula continues her series on the Book of Acts of the Apostles with the story of the selection of a replacement for Judas. After having been betrayed by such a close friend, the disciples could have been stuck and kept from moving forward for fear they would make a mistake like Judas had turned out to be, but instead, they trusted God, prayed, and moved forward. That is what we are called to do, as well, when things don't turn out the way we expected them to and this passage gives us a solid way to do that in...2024-02-1820 minRelentless GraceAct-An Evolving Faith in A Changing World--The Ascension of JesusPastor Paula kicks off a series that will cover the entire book of Acts of the Apostles with the story of the Ascension of Jesus. As we look at this book that focuses on how the first church community had to continue to evolve as they dealt with the changes in the world around them, this first story reminds us that we don't need to just "look up" to find answers. Instead, God has given us tools and one another to work together to help bring in the reign that began with Jesus mission here on earth. We are no...2024-01-2923 minRelentless GraceRelentless Grace--An update on what's coming up nextPastor Paula provides an update on a new series and a new schedulehttps://www.patreon.com/RelentlessGracePodcast2024-01-2108 minRelentless GraceThe Longest Night--A Podcast for those with heavy hearts during the dark days of DecemberThis Advent Podcast is intended for those who may feel a sense of heaviness during these dark days of December and who are looking for light and comfort during a time when it is hard to find a safe place to grieve. Pastor Paula shares a story of a dark December in her life, when her children's father was dying and she was in the process of watching a 20 year call to a parish fall apart, and how a song, "There's Still My Joy" and the hope behind it reminded her of who Emanuel is and how God being w...2023-12-2228 minRelentless GraceThe Lord's Prayer: Deliver Us From EvilPastor Paula continues her sermon series on The Lord's Prayer with a focus on the section "Deliver Us From Evil." Too often people believe evil will be obvious--like a man in a red devil suit with horns. But in our society, evil is often more subtle---as it causes us to reduce our standards and begin to accept the unacceptable, rather than confronting it and taking a stand. By reflecting on what the lines are in our lives that can't be crossed and being encouraged to think globally and act locally to confront apathy and indifference, we are able to w...2023-11-2831 minRelentless GraceThe Lord's Prayer: Save Us From the Time of Trial because God doesn't lead us to tempationPastor Paula continues her sermon series on The Lord's Prayer by talking about the petition "Save Us From the Time of Trial." She distinguishes why it is important to see that God does not lead us to temptation but saves us from it and discusses what Luther said were the two central temptations. One is false belief that we are God or need to be in control and the other is despair and belief that there is no God. These key temptations can lead us to hubris and despondency but when we trust in God, God will save us fr...2023-11-1227 minRelentless GraceThe Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Our Sins as We Forgive Those Who Sin Against UsPastor Paula continues her sermon series on The Lord's Prayer with a focus on the forgiveness that God offers to us and the call to forgive others in that same way. She believes that this is not only the center point of the Lord's Prayer, but the center of Jesus ministry and mission. When we are able to receive that relentless grace from God and then in turn, extend it to others, we are able to focus our energy not on what is wrong, but rather on how to live our lives full of love and hope. Forgiveness becomes t...2023-11-0326 minRelentless GraceThe Lord's Prayer:Give Us This Day Our Daily BreadPastor Paula continues her sermon series on The Lord's Prayer with a discussion about the phrase "Give us this day our daily bread.” She believes this is actually a radical part of the prayer where we commit ourselves to sharing what God has provided to us. It isn’t a personal request but rather a communal one. In a world where God has provided more than enough food for everyone, praying this prayer is a commitment to being part of the solution to share what we have to provide bread for the world. Opening; Scriptures-1:56;Message-4:04; Song "Seek Ye...2023-10-2526 minRelentless GraceThe Lord's Prayer: Thy Will Be DonePastor Paula continues her sermon series on The Lord's Prayer with a discussion about the phrase "thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." A lot of people often say "It must be God's will" when something horrible happens, but Pastor Paula firmly believes that God's will for us in only life, light, and goodness. God in no way wills anything bad and God hates death. As a result, we are being part of God's will for the world when we seek to be agents of life and love in a world in need of healing. Pa...2023-10-1828 minRelentless GraceThe Lord's Prayer: Thy Kingdom ComePastor Paula continues her sermon series on The Lord's Prayer with a discussion about the phrase "thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven." She focuses on what the realm of God is and how Jesus, in both his ministry and in this prayer, invites us to be part of the kingdom of God, both on earth and in heaven. As Christ followers, we don't have the luxury of ignoring the brokenness in the world or being passive participants in the face of injustice. Instead, we are invited to be active citizens in God's realm and be pa...2023-10-1227 minRelentless GraceThe Lord's Prayer: Hallowed Be Thy NamePastor Paula continues her sermon series on the Lord's Prayer with the phrase "Hallowed Be Thy Name." The prayer opens with a focus on the intimacy of a relationship with a God who invites us to call on God as "Abba" or "Daddy." However, it immediately also reminds us of the fact that our God is also holy. By reflecting on the "otherness" of God, we can understand that our God, who created the world, is not ours to control, but one who has power and might and yet desires to be in relationship with us. By reflecting on thi...2023-10-0425 minRelentless GraceThe Lord's Prayer: Our Father Who Art in HeavenPastor Paula begins her sermon series on The Lord's Prayer with a discussion about the opening words. While the image of God as Father can be a great comfort to some, she addresses why it can also be a block to people who may struggle with their earthly parent or an image of a male God. By reframing the focus on the relationship of intimacy that Jesus uses in the prayer, she explores ways to open up the prayer to everyone who desires to turn to our Creator with a level of trust and love that allows us to r...2023-09-2725 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: You Shall Dwell in the House of the Lord ForeverPastor Paula concludes her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she took a portion of the Psalm and connected it with our lives, as she explored how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week, she focuses on the final passage--"you shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." She suggests that this isn't about waiting until we die to experience what it means to dwell with God, but that it can begin in the here and...2023-09-2026 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm:Surely Goodness and Mercy Will Follow YouPastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she will take a portion of the Psalm and connect it with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week, she focuses on the the passage that says "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life." In a world full of uncertainty, one thing of which we can be sure is that God's love will never leave or...2023-09-1325 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: My Cup OverflowsPastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she will take a portion of the Psalm and connect it with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week, she focuses on the the passage that says "my cup overflows." In a world where people are often focused on scarcity, and what they don't have, and cling to what they have, this passage reminds us to see a God who fills our...2023-08-3025 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: You Anoint My Head with OilPastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she takes a portion of the Psalm and connect sit with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week she looks at the words "You anoint my head with oil" She explores how David both understood anointing from anointing the heads of sheep and being anointed as King by Samuel and how we too have been protected and chosen by God. As part...2023-08-2326 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: A Table in the Presence of my EnemiesPastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she takes a portion of the Psalm and connect sit with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week she looks at the words "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." Too often we end up giving up a lot of our headspace to our enemies and those who have wronged us, rather than moving through our ange...2023-08-1627 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: Thou Art With Me, Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort MePastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she takes a portion of the Psalm and connect sit with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week she looks at the words "Thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. " She tells the story of responding to the death of a man in a tragic grain elevator accident and how this verse provided comfort and assurance in...2023-08-0927 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: The Valley of the Shadow of DeathPastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she takes a portion of the Psalm and connect sit with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week she looks at the words "Even though I go through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil" and talks about how we can deal with the inevitability of death in our lives--both our own death and the deaths of tho...2023-08-0228 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: For His Name SakePastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she takes a portion of the Psalm and connect sit with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week she looks at the words "For His Name Sake" and talks about how we are called to bear the name of Christ to the world. Sadly, Christianity has gotten a bap reputation because of people being judgmental and hateful in the name of Chr...2023-07-2627 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: God leads along paths of righteousnessPastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she takes a portion of the Psalm and connect sit with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week, she deviates from the focus on sheep and instead compares this verse to dance. She talks about how God is leading us through the dance of life and explores what it means for us, as God's dance partner, to be good follows, and what...2023-07-1926 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: He Leads Me Beside Still Waters, He Restores My SoulPastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she will take a portion of the Psalm and connect it with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week, she focuses on what it means to be lead by still waters and let God restore our souls. In the chaos of life, we sometimes need to step out of the rush that surrounds us and come to the water of life to...2023-07-1229 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: He Makes Me Lie Down in Green PasturesPastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she will take a portion of the Psalm and connect it with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week, she focuses on the second part of the first verse, "He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures" and the importance of rest to our spirits and our souls. If we drive ourselves too much, our bodies and spirits become exhausted and Pas...2023-06-2827 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: I Shall Not WantPastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she will take a portion of the Psalm and connect it with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week, she focuses on the second part of the first verse, "I shall not want" and how, when we lean into the Lord as our Shepherd, we have to be willing to let go of our illusion of self sufficiency and trust that ou...2023-06-2127 minRelentless GraceThe Shepherd Psalm: The Lord is My ShepherdPastor Paula begins a series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she will take a portion of the Psalm and connect it with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week, she begins with what it means when we call the Lord our shepherd and the importance of that personal relationship, as we listen to the voice of God amid all of the other voices in the world that call to us. 2023-06-1429 minRelentless GraceBlessed Are The Persecuted--A Series on the BeatitudesPastor Paula concludes an eight part series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5;1-8 with a message on "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake." This is one of the hardest beatitudes to understand--and to experience. We live in a world where people don't often associate blessings with pain and telling someone they are blessed when they are being persecuted can come off as heartless. But when we realize that these words come from our God, we are able to find hope, even as we accept the hardship that comes from following a Savior who died because he too...2023-06-0732 minRelentless GraceBlessed Are the Peacemakers--A Series on the BeatitudesPastor Paula continues an eight part series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5;1-8 with a focus on being a peacemaker. Peacemakers aren't people who avoid conflict or try to "keep the peace" at all cost, but people who move toward conflict with a commitment to justice recognizing the value of everyone as children of God. Peacemaking is about building relationships to bridge differences."Blessed are the peacemakers for the shall be called children of God" Matthew 5:9Opening; Scriptures-1:51; Message-3:26; Song "Let There Be Peace on Earth" -17:42; Community Connection-19:20 ; Closing-25:50Scripture Texts-Romans 12:14-21 New Rev...2023-05-3128 minRelentless GraceBlessed Are the Pure in Heart: A Series on the BeatitudesPastor Paula continues an eight part series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5;1-8 with a focus on being pure in heart. Things that are pure are the true essence of that from which it is distilled and our hearts become pure when we draw near to God and focus on what is good and right. When we do that, we are able to see God's presence all around us."Blessed are the pure of heart for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8Opening; Scriptures-1:35; Message-3:43; Song "Open My Eyes Lord" 17:56; Community Connection-19:34;, Closing-24:50Scripture Tex...2023-05-2428 minRelentless GraceBlessed Are the Merciful-A Series on the BeatitudesPastor Paula continues an eight part series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5;1-8 with a focus on mercy. Using the story of the Prodigal Son, Pastor Paula talks about how we find more peace in our life when we approach others with a heart filled with mercy and treat others the way we would like to be treated. We find mercy when we give mercy.Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy." Matthew 5:7Opening; Scriptures-1:33; Message-5:13; Song "I Shall Arise:" 19:30; Community Connection-20:39;, Closing-25:06Scripture Texts- Luke 15:11-32 from The Message, a trans...2023-05-1727 minRelentless GraceBlessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst For RighteousnessPastor Paula continues an eight part series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5;1-8 with a focus on hungering and thirsting for righteousness. When we crave for God's justice for the world, we can avoid becoming "hangry" at the state of a broken world and be filled with God's joy as we focus on a world that reveals what God's true will for the world is--a place of justice and peace.Blessed are the those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6Opening; Scriptures-1:37, Message-6:13; Hymn "All I Need"-18:42; Community Co...2023-05-1028 minRelentless GraceBlessed Are Those Who Meek--A Series on the BeatitudesPastor Paula continues an eight part series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5;1-8 with a focus on what it means to be meek. This is one of the most confusing beatitudes, since meekness is often seen as a negative trait. Pastor Paula shares how she learned a great deal digging into the beatitude and why meekness is not being wimpy or weak, but rather learning to control one's power, take the high road and seek to use power for good.Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth Matthew 5:5Opening; Scriptures-2:02, Message-4;25; Hymn "No...2023-05-0325 minRelentless GraceBlessed Are Those Who Mourn--A Series on the BeatitudesPastor Paula continues an eight part series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5;1-8 with a focus on why it is so important to mourn. Pastor Paula shares her concern that there is a recent trend toward not having funerals and talks about why it is so important to grieve in order to find the peace that God offers to give us in the face of loss. She talks about the importance of going through the steps of grief and in the community connection shares a way to support others as they mourn, in order to be a source of c...2023-04-2628 minRelentless GraceBlessed Are the Poor in Spirit--A Series on the BeatitudesPastor Paula begins an eight part series on the Beatitudes, from Matthew 5:1-8, with a focus on what it means to be poor in spirit. As we rely on God and acknowledge that we need God to find wholeness in our lives, we are able to be filled with all that God wishes to offer us. And it begins by acknowledging that we aren't perfect--and that is OK. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3Opening; Scriptures 1:50; Message-3:57; Song "Lead Me Lord"- 15:15; Community Connection-17:56; Closing-23:58Scriptu...2023-04-1926 minRelentless GraceEmpty Me of a Yearning to Live in the Past or Future and Fill Me with a Desire to Live in the PresentOften we want to live in the past and say "Remember When" or we dream about the future and say "some day." But God gives us the present as a gift. This episode focuses on living one day at a time and embracing the here and now as a way to be filled with the Spirit that will help us navigate life.Scripture Reading 1:35- Psalm 118:19-29 (NRSV), Is. 43:16-19 NRSV, Matt. 6:25-34, NLT, Luke 9:57-62 NRSV; Message-6:44; Song "One Day at a Time" 24:47; Community Connection-28:17; Closing 33:56Many thanks to John Musick, who died in Aug...2023-03-2937 minRelentless GraceEmpty Me of a Focus on Competition and Fill Me with a Spirit of CooperatioWe live in a society that focuses too often on win/lose scenarios and ways to win at all cost. By focusing on ways that we can work together and care about the needs of others we are able to embrace the spirit of grace that will help strengthen us and those around us as well.Scripture 1;30 (Ecc. 4:9-12-New Living Translation; Gal 5:25-6:2 _New Revised Standard Version; Matt. 20:20-28-New Life Translation); Message-4:10; Hymn-Blessed Be the Tie that Binds (public domain)-19:42; Community Connection -21:11; Closing-25:25Thanks to Dan Mcknight for the opening introduction; N...2023-03-2228 minRelentless GraceEmpty Me of Envy, Fill Me with a Heart Filled with ContentmentEnvy can keep us from experiencing the fullness of life that God desires for us. This week Pastor Paula explores why God made "Thou Shalt Not Covet" a Top Ten Commandment and talks about how, when we turn to God, we can fill the God sized hole in our lives and find the contentment that God wishes to give us.Opening; Scripture--Phil 4. 10-13 from the NRSV and Luke 12:13-32 from The Message- 1:53; Message--5:31; Song-Seek Ye First 22:30; Community Connection-24:20; Closing 28:20;Thanks to Dan McKnight for announcing the episode, Lisa Karim for reading the Scriptures, Camy Wenberg fo...2023-03-1530 minRelentless GraceEmpty Me of an Attitude of Entitlement and Fill Me with a Spirit of ServiceIt's easy in this world to feel "entitled" to things, but that keeps us from having a true servant heart. This episode challenges the listener to explore ways in which they may feel entitled and pursue servanthood driven from a heart that sees everyone as deserving.Opening; Scripture--Luke 14:1, 7-11 and Phil 2:5-11 (NRSV)-1;30; Message-4:33; Hymn-Lord Whose Love in Humble Service-24:28; Community Connection--26:23; Closing-30:45Thanks to Gail Dueck for reading the Scriptures and Ruth Skinner for the closing blessing song. The hymn "Lord Whose Love in Humble Service" is from OCP Session Choir and is use...2023-03-0833 minRelentless GraceEmpty Me of Barriers, Fill My Heart with a Love that Builds BridgesThis episode focuses on how we live in a world filled with barriers between us and that in order to begin to bridge the divide we need to focus on what unifies us, using the love of a God who broke down barriers.Intro ; Scripture--Ephesians 2:10-22 from Eugene Peterson's Paraphrase, The Message--1:41; Message--5:02; Love Can Build A Bridge--20:52; Community Connection--23:02; Closing-29:52Thanks to Camy Wenberg for singing Love Will Build A Bridge, Used by Permission, Danette Hendrickson for reading Scripture; Ruth Skinner for singing the closing benediction, Dan McKnight for providing the introduction and reading th...2023-03-0129 min
Relentless GraceEmpty me of Irritability and Fill Me With JoyThe intro episode focuses on how we can move from an irritable state of existence that erodes our life to be filled with the Spirit of joy. Intro: 18l; Psalm 16-3:50; James 1:2-4-5:01; John 15:9-11-5:22; Message 5:51; Joy is Like the Rain-23:30; Community Connection-25:33; Closing 30:53Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported me in this bold new venture with encouragement, feedback, and financial support. I will be setting up a Patreon account if you wish to provide support for this ministry or you can direct it to me personally.. The levels are different for s...2023-02-2232 minRelentless GraceIntroduction EpisodeIntroduction Episode for the Relentless Grace Podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/RelentlessGracePodcast2023-02-0901 min
2 Bald PastorsEpisode #73: In the City for Good with Pastor Paula MehmelThe 2 Bald Pastors talk with Paula Mehmel, the pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, CT.
On Sunday, September 24, 2017, the people of Emanuel overwhelmingly voted to call Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel as its eighth Pastor since its founding in 1889.
“Pastor Paula” as she is widely known, served as the Senior Interim Pastor at Elim Lutheran Church in Fargo. While most recently based in Casselton, N.D. she is a Minnesota native. Pastor Paula holds an undergraduate degree in English and German from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Mi...2019-05-0729 min