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Pondoff's AnonymousAddiction, Grief, and Grace with Rene HudsonWho this episode is for:- Anyone who’s ever woken up wondering how the hell they survived their 20s- Former party girls turned spiritual gangsters- People in recovery who still laugh at their darkest stories- Anyone with complicated daddy issues- Midwest transplants trying to make peace with the lack of decent tacos- And most importantly: the still-struggling, the not-yet-sober, the ones who think it’s too late—this one’s for youAddiction, Grief, and Grace with Rene HudsonRene Hudson didn’t just dip h...
2026-01-121h 51
Pondoff's AnonymousS2 E36 Matt MiofskyPondoff's Anonymous - Episode 36 Show Notes Who this episode is for: Those in recovery, barely holding on, or trying to claw their way in People sober-curious but still actively using Families who’ve lost someone to addiction—or feel like they’re about to Anyone who’s been burned by a church and swore it off for good Spiritual seekers looking for something real, raw, and redemptive And anyone who’s ever thought, “There’s gotta be more to life than this shit” Episode 36 — Matt Miofsky: Building Church for the Fucked-Up and Searching This one’s not you...
2025-10-201h 17
Pondoff's AnonymousS2 E36 Matt Miofsky Pondoff's Anonymous - Episode 36 Show Notes Who this episode is for: Those in recovery, barely holding on, or trying to claw their way in People sober-curious but still actively using Families who’ve lost someone to addiction—or feel like they’re about to Anyone who’s been burned by a church and swore it off for good Spiritual seekers looking for something real, raw, and redemptive And anyone who’s ever thought, “There’s gotta be more to life than this shit” Episode 36 — Matt Miofsky: Building Church for the Fucked-Up and Searching This one’s not your average e...
2025-10-201h 18
Take a Break with The GatheringWords Matter with Samantha Yoder and Tyler CurtisSticks and stones may break my bones but words will stay with me for the rest of my life. Words matter.
Join us in our conversation about our speech!
2022-10-2614 minTake a Break with The GatheringWork, Work, Work, Work, Work with Suzanne Bassler and Amy Sanders1/3 of your waking life is taken up by work.
Proverbs: Words To Live By
Hard work is a virtue.
Faith should influence how you work.
-Cut corners?
-not take as seriously?
-Built others up?
Work is a marathon.
-immediate gratification?
Money is a byproduct, not the purpose
-Make your work about something bigger than money
Work isn’t a punishment for life on earth. It can be a gift.
How have you seen these things to...
2022-10-1918 minTake a Break with The GatheringFriendshipThis week on take a break we are talking FRIENDSHIP! And who better to talk about friendship with but everyone’s friend, ADAM BAKER!
Pastor Tim Ziegler preached about this topic online and at McCausland. Adam preached about it at Webster.
In Proverbs we learn that there are things like intentionality and vulnerability that helps us establish and make new friends. When we sustain those relationships we are investing our time in intention ways around persons who are going to be able to help us grow closer to God and to one-another.
Take a...
2022-10-1217 minTake a Break with The GatheringWisdom w/ Madi Denton and Seth BottsProverbs is a book full of wisdom from God.
What is wisdom? It’s about three things:
Wisdom is about how you’re living your life.
Wisdom requires listening.
Wisdom begins with trusting God.
When you put these three things together it is the foundation for proper decision making. Can you think of a pivotal time in your life when it became evident that God blessed a decision you made or maybe a specific path you chose? Can you share what aspects of that event led you to recognize it wa...
2022-10-0518 minTake a Break with The GatheringCommitment to Jesus and The Church w/ Matt Miofsky & Brittany RadfordOn Sunday we held a service of commitment, where those in attendance both in person and online, had the opportunity to make a commitment to Jesus through baptism and to The Gathering through membership.
Every week we release a video called ‘a short gathering’ and Matt gives us a brief recap of his sermon. You'll hear that in this episode.
In Matt’s sermon he talked all about commitment. And committing to Jesus is how we break the thought of doing life alone, but instead doing life with Jesus and with the Church.
Questi...
2022-09-2825 minTake a Break with The GatheringHope in Jesus in Crisis or DeconstructionPastor Matt preached the final sermon in our Untethered series, which has been about ‘faith deconstruction.’
This week he discussed the things we may be looking for in our lives.
1. Looking for forgiveness
2. Looking for relationships
3. Looking for help
4. Looking for something more
So Matt says that all of these things can be found in Jesus. Matt’s plea is this: even if we’re in deconstruction mode, that we net give up on Jesus.
Question for discussion: How has Jesus given you hope...
2022-09-2115 minTake a Break with The GatheringHave You Ever Had to Leave a Church?Time to leave a church? Have you ever heard a pastor talk about this?
Reasons to leave a church:
Wrong Teaching
Wrong Practices
Wrong Feeling - What happens in us
Have you ever had to make the decision to leave a church? Did any of Pastor Matt’s three points play into that decision?
2022-09-1420 min
Take a Break with The GatheringExamine WithinGuests this week: Adam Baker and Brittany Radford.
Every week we have a A Short Gathering that is posted on Instagram. You should check it out @gathering_now
This week Pastor Tim gave us three two-word phrases to help us reconstruct our faith: Call out, Call in, Call back.
Call out hypocrisy and judgmentalism
Call in, examine our own lives …
Call back to the way of Jesus
Calling out hypocrisy and judgmentalism is easy given our current climate, but why is calling in, or examining our own li...
2022-09-0721 min
The GatheringFresh Take - Week 4: New Wineskins Thanks for joining us for worship! Don't forget, next week we will have one online service at 10 am.Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowStories are an important part of how we understand our relationship with God. Turns out that Jesus was one of the best storytellers around. His parables help us to understand who God is, and what He means to us by conveying truth in a memorable way – a way that still applies and speaks to us today. Join us for a Fresh Take on the parables of...
2022-07-0316 minThe GatheringFresh Take - Week 3: Planting Small Seeds Thanks for joining us for worship! Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowStories are an important part of how we understand our relationship with God. Turns out that Jesus was one of the best storytellers around. His parables help us to understand who God is, and what He means to us by conveying truth in a memorable way – a way that still applies and speaks to us today. Join us for a Fresh Take on the parables of Jesus from some of the newer voices at The Gathering.
2022-06-2618 minThe GatheringFresh Take - Week 2: Come to Your Senses Thanks for joining us for worship! Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowStories are an important part of how we understand our relationship with God. Turns out that Jesus was one of the best storytellers around. His parables help us to understand who God is, and what He means to us by conveying truth in a memorable way – a way that still applies and speaks to us today. Join us for a Fresh Take on the parables of Jesus from some of the newer voices at The Gathering.
2022-06-1921 minThe GatheringFresh Take - Week 1: Laborers in the Vineyard Thanks for joining us for worship! Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowStories are an important part of how we understand our relationship with God. Turns out that Jesus was one of the best storytellers around. His parables help us to understand who God is, and what He means to us by conveying truth in a memorable way – a way that still applies and speaks to us today. Join us for a Fresh Take on the parables of Jesus from some of the newer voices at The Gathering.
2022-06-1220 min
The GatheringBeyond Simple – Week 3: Friends with God Thanks for joining us for worship! Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowHave you ever wondered why simplicity works? We declutter our spaces. We reorganize our schedules. We shed those extra pounds. And every time we do it, it just feels so good! It’s like a burden has been lifted, and suddenly we experience a deep sense of peace – an overwhelming joy – and a simple motivation to move forward. There is a certain power that comes with needing less... It’s not just simple – it’s... Beyond Simple
2022-06-0515 minThe GatheringBeyond Simple – Week 2: The Interior Life Thanks for joining us for worship! Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowHave you ever wondered why simplicity works? We declutter our spaces. We reorganize our schedules. We shed those extra pounds. And every time we do it, it just feels so good! It’s like a burden has been lifted, and suddenly we experience a deep sense of peace – an overwhelming joy – and a simple motivation to move forward. There is a certain power that comes with needing less... It’s not just simple – it’s... Beyond Simple
2022-05-2918 minThe GatheringBeyond Simple – Week 1: Beyond Stuff Thanks for joining us for worship! Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowHave you ever wondered why simplicity works? We declutter our spaces. We reorganize our schedules. We shed those extra pounds. And every time we do it, it just feels so good! It’s like a burden has been lifted, and suddenly we experience a deep sense of peace – an overwhelming joy – and a simple motivation to move forward. There is a certain power that comes with needing less... It’s not just simple – it’s... Beyond Simple
2022-05-2220 min
The GatheringNo Filter: Week 4 – New Creation Thanks for joining us for worship!Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowFiguring out who you are is hard. We live in a world where others are constantly labeling us. Our identity is defined by our work, our roles in life, what others tell us about ourselves, and even what we think to ourselves, when we look in the mirror. Often, this leads to a distorted self-image. But God has some things to say about who YOU REALLY are, and we think you’ll love what you see.
2022-05-1525 minThe GatheringNo Filter: Week 3 – God's Handiwork Thanks for joining us for worship!Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowFiguring out who you are is hard. We live in a world where others are constantly labeling us. Our identity is defined by our work, our roles in life, what others tell us about ourselves, and even what we think to ourselves, when we look in the mirror. Often, this leads to a distorted self-image. But God has some things to say about who YOU REALLY are, and we think you’ll love what you see.
2022-05-0825 minThe GatheringNo Filter: Week 2 – Being A Weirdo Thanks for joining us for worship!Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowFiguring out who you are is hard. We live in a world where others are constantly labeling us. Our identity is defined by our work, our roles in life, what others tell us about ourselves, and even what we think to ourselves, when we look in the mirror. Often, this leads to a distorted self-image. But God has some things to say about who YOU REALLY are, and we think you’ll love what you see.
2022-05-0122 min
The GatheringFollowing Jesus: Week 5 – Invitation Thanks for joining us for worship! Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowMany people feel disconnected from church or faith. Often this happens because we stop following Jesus and practicing the things that keep us connected. In this series, we will assemble a plan to follow Jesus again through The Gathering’s 5 practices. A plan that will reinforce the power of practicing faith in an intentional way.
2022-04-1024 minThe GatheringFollowing Jesus: Week 4 – Ways to Serve Thanks for joining us for worship! Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowMany people feel disconnected from church or faith. Often this happens because we stop following Jesus and practicing the things that keep us connected. In this series, we will assemble a plan to follow Jesus again through The Gathering’s 5 practices. A plan that will reinforce the power of practicing faith in an intentional way.
2022-04-0326 minThe GatheringFollowing Jesus: Week 3 – Prayer Thanks for joining us for worship! Want to Connect, Give or Serve? Visit linktr.ee/GatheringnowMany people feel disconnected from church or faith. Often this happens because we stop following Jesus and practicing the things that keep us connected. In this series, we will assemble a plan to follow Jesus again through The Gathering’s 5 practices. A plan that will reinforce the power of practicing faith in an intentional way.
2022-03-2724 min
The GatheringGood News! – Week 5: Forgetting The Important Things Good News! – Week 5Thanks for joining us for worship!Connect, Give, Serve, Worship: linktr.ee/GatheringnowWhat is the best possible news you could receive right now? What could be given to you today that would make you happier than anything else in the world? The angel declared that Christmas, the birth of Jesus is that. It is good news of great joy. And it isn’t just for some people - religious people, good people, people with great families - it is for all people. The good news of Christmas is different for each...
2021-12-2645 minThe GatheringGood News! – Week 4: Jesus Offers Mercy Good News! – Week 4Thanks for joining us for worship!Connect, Give, Serve, Worship: linktr.ee/GatheringnowWhat is the best possible news you could receive right now? What could be given to you today that would make you happier than anything else in the world? The angel declared that Christmas, the birth of Jesus is that. It is good news of great joy. And it isn’t just for some people - religious people, good people, people with great families - it is for all people. The good news of Christmas is different for each...
2021-12-1949 minThe GatheringGood News! – Week 3: Jesus is for All Good News! – Week 3Thanks for joining us for worship!Connect, Give, Serve, Worship: linktr.ee/GatheringnowWhat is the best possible news you could receive right now? What could be given to you today that would make you happier than anything else in the world? The angel declared that Christmas, the birth of Jesus is that. It is good news of great joy. And it isn’t just for some people - religious people, good people, people with great families - it is for all people. The good news of Christmas is different for each...
2021-12-1246 minThe GatheringGood News! – Week 2: Jesus Keeps Promises Good News! – Week 2Thanks for joining us for worship!Connect, Give, Serve, Worship: linktr.ee/GatheringnowWhat is the best possible news you could receive right now? What could be given to you today that would make you happier than anything else in the world? The angel declared that Christmas, the birth of Jesus is that. It is good news of great joy. And it isn’t just for some people - religious people, good people, people with great families - it is for all people. The good news of Christmas is different for each...
2021-12-0557 minThe GatheringGood News! – Week 1: Jesus Sets Us Free Good News! – Week 1Thanks for joining us for worship!Connect, Give, Serve, Worship: linktr.ee/GatheringnowWhat is the best possible news you could receive right now? What could be given to you today that would make you happier than anything else in the world? The angel declared that Christmas, the birth of Jesus is that. It is good news of great joy. And it isn’t just for some people - religious people, good people, people with great families - it is for all people. The good news of Christmas is different for each...
2021-11-2859 min
The GatheringOpen – Week 5: Open to Commitment Open: Week 4Thanks for joining us for worship!OPEN Commitment form: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/425/responses/newConnect, Give, Serve, Worship: linktr.ee/GatheringnowThere are moments in our lives when we will face a choice – will we continue doing what we’ve always done or will we take a step toward a new future? This is one of those moments. Will you be open to what lies ahead? To be OPEN is at the heart of who we are called to be. It takes a willingness to listen, to be d...
2021-11-1449 min
Skip the SnoozeEpisode 65: Fears, Yellow Lights (and a Giveaway)(GIVEAWAY ALERT!!! Be sure to listen for a chance to win) Being afraid doesn't have to mean we quit! Hear Martin and Sadie share some of the ways that they've overcome fears.Amazing Zoo Race Sign-up: https://gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/430/responses/newInstagram: @gatheringstudentsCoreGroup Sign-ups: https://bit.ly/3grklfPWW
2021-10-2517 min
The GatheringFire & Brimstone - Week 4: The Hope of Judgment Fire & Brimstone - Week 4Thanks for joining us for worship!New? Fill out a Connect Card: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/242/responses/newRequest a Prayer: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2/responses/newSign-up to Serve: gatheringnow.org/join-the-teamGive: gatheringnow.org/giveEveryone wonders what happens in the end. But does anyone really know for sure? The book of Revelation gives us clues about where we’re headed, but the picture that it paints is anything but clear. There is meaning buried in all the mystery if...
2021-08-2256 minThe GatheringFire & Brimstone - Week 2: Jesus on the Throne Fire & Brimstone - Week 2Thanks for joining us for worship!New? Fill out a Connect Card: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/242/responses/newRequest a Prayer: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2/responses/newSign-up to Serve: gatheringnow.org/join-the-teamGive: gatheringnow.org/giveEveryone wonders what happens in the end. But does anyone really know for sure? The book of Revelation gives us clues about where we’re headed, but the picture that it paints is anything but clear. There is meaning buried in all the mystery if...
2021-08-0854 minThe GatheringFire & Brimstone - Week 1: Jesus in the Middle Fire & Brimstone - Week 1: Jesus in the Middle Thanks for joining us for worship!New? Fill out a Connect Card: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/242/responses/newRequest a Prayer: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2/responses/newSign-up to Serve: gatheringnow.org/join-the-teamGive: gatheringnow.org/giveEveryone wonders what happens in the end. But does anyone really know for sure? The book of Revelation gives us clues about where we’re headed, but the picture that it paints is anything but clear. There is meaning buried in...
2021-08-0153 min
The GatheringGet Up - Week 3: How to Partner With God Get Up – Week 3: How to Partner With GodThanks for joining us for worship!New? Fill out a Connect Card: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/242/responses/newRequest a Prayer: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2/responses/newSign-up to Serve: gatheringnow.org/join-the-teamGive: gatheringnow.org/givePeople today are desperately searching for that one thing they are here to do. We spend money, read books, go on retreats, even follow gurus. What if we’re looking for purpose and passion in all the wrong places? What if w...
2021-07-2550 minThe GatheringGet Up - Week 2: Who's Helping You Get Up – Week 2: Who's Helping YouThanks for joining us for worship!New? Fill out a Connect Card: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/242/responses/newRequest a Prayer: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2/responses/newSign-up to Serve: gatheringnow.org/join-the-teamGive: gatheringnow.org/givePeople today are desperately searching for that one thing they are here to do. We spend money, read books, go on retreats, even follow gurus. What if we’re looking for purpose and passion in all the wrong places? What if we alre...
2021-07-1848 minThe GatheringGet Up - Week 1: Where to Dig Get Up – Week 1: Where to Dig Thanks for joining us for worship!New? Fill out a Connect Card: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/242/responses/newRequest a Prayer: gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2/responses/newSign-up to Serve: gatheringnow.org/join-the-teamGive: gatheringnow.org/givePeople today are desperately searching for that one thing they are here to do. We spend money, read books, go on retreats, even follow gurus. What if we’re looking for purpose and passion in all the wrong places? What if we alre...
2021-07-1154 min
The GatheringChristmas // Week Five The most basic promise of Christmas is that God is not far away, but with us. During a time of great uncertainty, chaos, fear, and grief God’s presence is among us. This Advent we will explore the meaning of this promise and how it can be a source of hope for us today. Join us for worship on Sunday morning or anytime on demand. Dive deeper into the meaning of Christmas with our Advent calendar and daily devotional. Find all the details at in our app or at gatheringnow.org/advent.
2020-12-2714 minThe GatheringChristmas // Week Four The most basic promise of Christmas is that God is not far away, but with us. During a time of great uncertainty, chaos, fear, and grief God’s presence is among us. This Advent we will explore the meaning of this promise and how it can be a source of hope for us today. Join us for worship on Sunday morning or anytime on demand. Dive deeper into the meaning of Christmas with our Advent calendar and daily devotional. Find all the details at in our app or at gatheringnow.org/advent.
2020-12-2022 minSkip the SnoozeEpisode 32: A Messy Christmas in BethlehemThe first Christmas wasn't perfect. Baby Jesus wasn't born to fanfare and perfect gifts and an exquisitely-lit tree. It was almost like it was 2020 but 2000 years ago.Gathering Online Christmas Eve: https://gatheringnow.org/christmas-eveInstagram: @gatheringstudents Gathering StudentsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFY1ovJVAO8vNzmQWj9D2gCoreGroup Registration: https://bit.ly/34HiApL
2020-12-1605 minThe GatheringChristmas // Week Three The most basic promise of Christmas is that God is not far away, but with us. During a time of great uncertainty, chaos, fear, and grief God’s presence is among us. This Advent we will explore the meaning of this promise and how it can be a source of hope for us today. Join us for worship on Sunday morning or anytime on demand. Dive deeper into the meaning of Christmas with our Advent calendar and daily devotional. Find all the details at in our app or at gatheringnow.org/advent.
2020-12-1327 minThe GatheringChristmas // Week Two The most basic promise of Christmas is that God is not far away, but with us. During a time of great uncertainty, chaos, fear, and grief God’s presence is among us. This Advent we will explore the meaning of this promise and how it can be a source of hope for us today. Join us for worship on Sunday morning or anytime on demand. Dive deeper into the meaning of Christmas with our Advent calendar and daily devotional. Find all the details at in our app or at gatheringnow.org/advent.
2020-12-0625 minSkip the SnoozeEpisode 30: A Chat with AndrewThis morning we chat with Andrew McCausland, a greeter at the McCausland site and an intern at the Gathering, to talk about the what it's like to be a street preacher in the midst of protests and someone taking presents across the world for Christmas.Buy tickets to Christmas Drive-in Movie Night: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/2753014Help out with Christmas Drive-in Movie Night: https://gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/350/responses/newGathering Students Instagram: @gatheringstudentsGathering Students YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFY1ovJVAO8vNzmQWj9D2gCoreGroup Registration: https://bit.ly/34HiApL
2020-12-0218 minSkip the SnoozeEpisode 29: Singing in the Shower (with a Dog)MOZAMBIQUE UPDATES You can head to the St. Louis Bread Co. in Webster from 4-8 pm on Tuesday, December 1st, and 10% of your order will go towards clean water in Mozambique. Just use the code PRFUND when you checkout either in-person or online.Buy tickets to Christmas Drive-in Movie Night: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/2753014Help out with Christmas Drive-in Movie Night: https://gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/350/responses/newGathering Students Instagram: @gatheringstudentsGathering Students YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFY1ovJVAO8vNzmQWj9D2gCoreGroup Registration: https://bit.ly/34HiApL
2020-11-3005 minThe GatheringChristmas // Week One The most basic promise of Christmas is that God is not far away, but with us. During a time of great uncertainty, chaos, fear, and grief God’s presence is among us. This Advent we will explore the meaning of this promise and how it can be a source of hope for us today. Join us for worship on Sunday morning or anytime on demand. Dive deeper into the meaning of Christmas with our Advent calendar and daily devotional. Find all the details at in our app or at gatheringnow.org/advent.
2020-11-2917 minSkip the SnoozeEpisode 28: A Chat with SadieThis morning we chat with Sadie, a junior at Webster Groves, to talk about the card business she's started to help support clean water wells in Mozambique. Oh, and go buy a card at her instagram account below!Buy tickets to Christmas Drive-in Movie Night: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/2753014Help out with Christmas Drive-in Movie Night: https://gatheringnow.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/350/responses/newGathering Students Instagram: @gatheringstudentsGathering Students YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFY1ovJVAO8vNzmQWj9D2gCoreGroup Registration: https://bit.ly/34HiApL
2020-11-2513 min
Art of the SermonSuccess and Failure - An Interview with Rev. Matt Miofsky - Part 2
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Guest: Rev. Matt Miofsky - Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO)
Assessing preaching success and failure (0:32)
Success goes to the head, failure to the heart (3:47)
Preaching hard things (9:22)
Most challenging preaching experience (16:13)
Christmas Eve or Easter (17:14)
Impactful communicators (18:36)
2018-04-0526 minArt of the SermonPreaching and Church Growth - An Interview with Rev. Matt Miofsky - Part 1Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!Guest: Rev. Matt Miofsky - Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO)Introduction to Matt (0:35)Why The Gathering grew early (3:26)Philosophy of preaching (8:20)The future of pr...
2018-03-1524 min