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Podcasts from NewChurch in Katy, Texas
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The NewChurch Live podcast hosted by Pastor Chuck Blair is dedicated to spirituality and community. We aim to be an anytime, anywhere destination for regular inspiration. It is our goal to meet you where you are on your spiritual journey. The mission of NewChurch Live is to provide an accepting space where everyone belongs. To help fit worship and spiritual inspiration into your life, not the other way around. On this podcast we will share our Sunday messaging as well as interviews with peop ...
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New Covenant House Podcast | NewCH Podcast
New Covenant House
At Jesus House Dallas, our mission is to provide you with practical and relevant resources for daily living. We invite you to visit us and find out more about our community. Visit wwww.jesushousedallas.org. JHD Podcast
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Purpose and Heaven In this episode we will explore the concept of “purpose” as a continuation of the series on Heaven. Through NewChurch theology we are able to understand more fully what heaven is like and what types of things people do in heaven. The idea of usefulness is explored and how our life on earth can be preparation for finding meaning a…
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First Sunday in ADVENT. "Don’t you ever think, “Good grief, Lord! Can’t you see what’s going on down here? The way people are acting? Do you get MSNBC in heaven? Do You see the way they mock Your name and Your people?" "This passage has a very interesting movement to it: It starts with a prayer for God to come down here and destroy our enemies, the…
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The Gift of Hope: At Christmas The Christmas story is filled with timeless messages. One of the key messages is the movement from fear to hope. Hope open to the impossibilities of life. Join us as we start our Advent season! From the service aired on 12/3/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get y…
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"Love is not how you feel about someone." "When we love people we’re going to feel it, but the feeling isn’t what love is—it’s a byproduct." "Jesus is not telling you to feel a certain way about God or to feel a certain way about your neighbor. It’s not about feelings at all." Do you know how to love people the way God told you to love them? "How c…
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Conscience: Your Access Point to Heaven God takes great care to build this miraculous access point into each of our souls called conscience. Come and learn how you can build yours, improve it, and use it to connect to Heaven and God. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 11/26/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review o…
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Courtroom drama retelling of Jesus on trial. Are you a yappy religious know-it-all who thinks you understand why Jesus is not the divine Son of God who commands your attention? Or are you Barabbas. Those are the only two choices. Jesus is still on trial today in our culture—for the same reasons. He's call you to be a witness, to testify, what kind …
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Glimmers of Goodness: Trust and Connection In challenging times, gratitude is a hard practice. But what if in hard times we could discover a new trust and connection? From the service aired on 11/19/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to support this podcast, a…
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As In Heaven In one of the most striking passages in the New Testament, Jesus reminds people, "You are the light." Our job:? To let it shine not for ourselves but so that others can see. From the service aired on 11/12/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to sup…
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The Lord's Prayer—66 words in English. But the actual prayer is even shorter, 57 words in Greek. Most of us don’t really pray like this, unless we’re just reciting the Lord’s Prayer. We use a lot more words. We don’t feel like we “really” prayed if we keep it that brief. I’ve come to understand that the Lord’s Prayer can be prayed in basically thre…
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"Ever do something that couldn't be undone?" "How often do we find ourselves in places we shouldn’t be? Doing things we shouldn’t be doing? Acting like unbelievers—as if we’ll get away with it." "For a while, when I was in my 20s, I wouldn’t call myself a Christian." "Someone has a different idea about one of your favorite theological nit picks! Su…
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As In Heaven The prayer reads, "As in heaven, so upon the earth." So should our lives - now and then - as we come to answer the Question. From the service aired on 11/5/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to support this podcast, and it’s free! Go to the main p…
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Do you ever feel anxious? Worried? Is it a sin? Is it a lack of faith? Was it a sin when Jesus was so anxious in the Garden of Gethsemane that He sweat blood? (Of course not.) It's not a sin to be anxious. When Jesus tells us not to worry, that's a word of comfort, not a word of law and condemnation. Also, did Jesus tell His followers to carry a we…
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What Matters Most What Are We Responsible For? This question moves us out of ourselves and into the inspiring conversation around how to form a life that while not always easy or always entertaining, always carries great meaning. From the service aired on 10/29/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you…
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"This is going to be a good reminder that God didn’t call any of us to follow Jesus because He thought we’d be so dang good at it." "What does it mean that they’ll sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel?" "It’s a lot easier to die for someone than to live for them—it’s in the little moments when our love is actually put to the test." "A…
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Life's Many Layers We are created by God with many layers, from the most external to the deepest love embedded in our souls. How do we touch the deepest while at the same time remaining grounded and part of this world, this life? From the service aired on 10/22/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you…
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Place and Heaven In this episode we will explore the concept of “place” as a continuation of the series on Heaven. Through NewChurch theology we are able to understand more fully how heaven is organized and how people are able to find their place in heaven. The place where surrounded by like-minded people bringing an inner peace, sense of belonging…
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If you've ever wondered what the big deal about Communion is... This is how Jesus saves the world with bread and wine. "The God who spoke the universe into existence is the One who said, “This bread is my body given for you. This cup poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.” Is my body, is my blood. Is means is. We take Jesus at His word…
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Life Worth Living What is worth wanting? What in the end truly matters? Let's look at these questions in a deep and caring way because, in the end, the answers will largely shape our lives. From the service aired on 10/15/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to …
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“What’s the point of this (New)Church thing? Why does it matter?” " I want to propose something completely nuts. Something totally off-menu.” "Every church thinks they have the corner on the truth, like they’re the only ones who really know Jesus. Can we not be like that, please?" "It’s so sad to me when someone says, “Nah, I already tried that Jes…
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Surprise: The Power to Be Different One Rabbi famously said that "God is the God of surprises." That is true. God forever seems to show up in unexpected ways, surprising people and places. From the service aired on 10/8/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to su…
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The 5 Secrets of Heaven Heaven is a state of mind we can be in right now. Here are five handy tools to get you there and keep you there. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 10/1/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to support this podcast, and it’s free…
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"One of Jesus’ Twelve disciples is bodily possessed by Satan himself. How in the world did that happen? How can a follower of Jesus be possessed by the devil?" "When we give in to the same temptations, doing the same sins—habitual sins—we invite demons as sure as leaving food outside attracts flies. " "Giving in to your favorite sins is like puttin…
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Conflict with Others Heaven is more interested in solving problems than conflict. Hell, on the other hand, would have us flip, prioritizing conflict over actual constructive engagement with others to solve problems. Let's choose the better approach. From the service aired on 9/24/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our p…
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Are we looking forward to that day? Or dreading it—the end of the world? "The only ones who are going to be delivered from the wrath of God at the end of the world are the people who trust in Jesus to save them." "How can we talk about how good God is, how God is love, if He’s going to be like that? What’s so good about a God who destroys the wicke…
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It’s going to be cataclysmic. Horrifying. Nightmarish. This is why Jesus told us in advance. When the obvious end of the world starts to happen, everything is going completely bonkers, and you see Jesus coming down from heaven—try to remember what He told us to do. It’s just three simple things: Stand up straight, raise your heads and look at Him, …
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Conflict with Ourselves Every human being is a mix. Blessed and broken. Saint and sinner. True self and false self. How can we hold all the conflict in a healthy way as God would have us hold it. From the service aired on 9/17/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 wa…
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If Jesus is who He says He is, then everyone has a tough decision to make. He's either God, or a liar, or He's crazy. The one thing He can't be is a nice guy who said nice things. This message is a not-so-subtle attempt to blow your mind about how awesome and unique Jesus actually is. It also includes a strong warning to beware of toxic Christians …
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Problems Are Ok As much as we'd all like to avoid the challenges and setbacks we're faced with, there's an incredibly potent silver lining that comes with them. Today we look at how God's Providence uses everything negative that happens to us for the benefit of our soul. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 9/10/23 If you enjoyed this episo…
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Finding Faith Many of us want more faith in our lives. "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief" seems like a common experience. And God does answer that desire. It’s an answer far more about a living faith than a static set of beliefs. Let’s look a bit closer at finding faith vs belief. From the service aired on 9/3/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be su…
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If you argue with someone, who usually gets mad first? You or them? Why do we get mad when we argue? Are we surprised someone has different opinions than we do? Why do we think it’s okay to get mad just because they get mad at us? Today Jesus is going to get into some arguments. Let’s pay attention to how He handles Himself. God has Hope for you he…
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Slowing Down We live in a time in which we relentlessly pursue efficiency. Efficiency has many positive attributes, but it rapidly can cost us our presence. How can we learn more about being present to God and to others? Perhaps a little less efficiency would serve us well. From the service aired on 8/27/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to S…
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"What was your part in making things bad? Don’t look around trying to find someone else to blame. Confess. Repent. Repentance is God’s kindness. It’s His idea, He wants to forgive you, it’s what He came to do. God is infinitely more patient with you than you will ever be of yourself." God has Hope for you here. Join us: https://www.NewChurch.Love P…
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The People in Heaven In the afterlife we encounter various people who help guide us to our heavenly home. In this episode Chuck and Curtis discuss the people you meet, how we find people with similar interests and backgrounds to settle into our spiritual home. How heaven is designed with the human form in mind and the topic of sole mates as it rela…
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Love Is Patient One of the most powerful definitions and descriptions of love can be found in 1st Corinthians 13. The first line is... "Love is Patient." Why is being patient key? How can we, with God's help, learn how to be patient in our lives and with those we love? From the service aired on 8/20/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscr…
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Jesus has His authority challenged by the local authorities. We explore why His answer about John's authority was not avoiding the question. We also talk about the proper distinction between Law and Gospel (and how most Christians confuse them). God has Hope for you here. Join us: https://www.NewChurch.Love Please support NewChurch by texting the w…
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This is part two of a two part mini-series on a Biblical view of how to handle human emotions. Part one was Pastor Frank, Part two is by Kemper Crabb. You will learn something if you're not careful. God has Hope for you here. Join us: https://www.NewChurch.Love Please support NewChurch by texting the word “Give” to 832-400-5299.…
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What Are Heaven and Hell? Is there a place of eternal reward called heaven? And a place of eternal punishment called hell? Join us as we explore Heaven, Hell, and how they both might be more familiar than we think. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 8/13/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever …
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It’s fine to have emotions, it’s part of what makes us human. But we can’t let those emotions control our behavior. In this lesson, Jesus goes from extreme happiness, to utter sadness, to furious anger. All in 24 hours. What can we learn about how we should deal with our emotions? God has Hope for you here. Join us: https://www.NewChurch.Love Pleas…
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House Building 101 Jesus asks us to build our house “on the rock.” What is the “rock” we can build on? What are the “sands” we need to remain leery of? From the service aired on 8/6/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to support this podcast, and it’s free! Go …
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Do Not Worry We live in an anxious time. How can we rediscover a God-given trust that helps lessen the anxieties that haunt us? From the service aired on 7/30/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to support this podcast, and it’s free! Go to the main podcast pag…
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Strong and Generous in the Face of Hate We will all have “enemies” of a sort - those who committed an actual wrong that in some way harmed. When facing such harm, how can we find that higher place, a place where forgiveness and reconciliation might someday be possible? From the service aired on 7/23/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscr…
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Did Jesus actually say about the Gospel, "Use it or lose it!" What are the "minas?" Is this parable the same as the parable of the Talents? (It's not) It's also not about money. The Gospel in this parable is so unfair it's not funny. (But that's not to say nothing is funny.) God has Hope for you here. Join us: https://www.NewChurch.Love Please supp…
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How Love Works in Heaven Sure, we talk about love a lot. We look for it, we sing about it, but do we really know what it is or the kind of power it has? Let’s learn more about this crucial part of existence by peering into the spiritual side of life. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 7/16/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscr…
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You can’t earn salvation. Jesus earned it for you. But you can try to live up to it. God’s name is holy, and He puts His name on you. You can’t earn it, but you can try to keep His name holy now that it’s on you. It’s about being someone people can count on. About being someone who does what's right, even when it's hard. God has put His holy name o…
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The Sermon on the Mount: Staying Kind in Hard Places The Sermon on the Mount is considered Jesus' "magnum opus" or "great work”. In ways very subtle, the message gently calls to look at life in a new way ... and to live in new ways even in hard places. The key notes are struck in the famous beginning to the sermon, commonly known as the Beatitudes.…
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There are a lot of things we think we understand before we actually experience them, then we find out we had no idea. How many things have you heard over and over but they never sank in? Important things—like the Gospel. You might want to share this one with someone who needs to hear the Gospel, someone who is struggling to believe. This is the Gos…
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A New Creation One of the most beautiful promises of a spiritual life centers on newness. As Paul phrased it "...the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" How do we welcome that newness? From the service aired on 7/2/23 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It i…
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God Will Wipe Away Every Tear The Bible is full of strife, pain, disruption, and hopelessness, but it actually has a happy ending! Our lives can have a lot of the same hard things in them, but guess what? There’s a “happy ending” carefully being built for your life right now. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 6/25/23 If you enjoyed this …
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Sometimes, if we want to live, we have to give up something that’s killing us. We’ll almost never want to do it. Jesus says this is why it's impossible for rich people to enter the kingdom of God. Everything we have must be put under His Lordship. Every single thing. The question is always: Lord, what do You want me to do with this all this stuff Y…
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