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River East Church Podcast

River East Church Podcast

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Recitation of the book of Philippians - Jon Brandt

May 10, 2026. On this 6th Sunday of easter we are calling The Visible Lines of Joy, guest speaker Jon Brandt does a biblical storytelling of the entire book of Philippians.

Thinking the Way Jesus Thought: A Polarized Pattern?? - Mary Anne Isaak

May 17, 2026. On this 7th Sunday of Easter, Mary Anne explores how Philippians 2:1-13 offers a way to respond the increasing polarity of our world.

The Disrupting Magnetism of Resurrection — Aaron Thiessen

On April 26, Aaron explored the extended story of Paul's and Silas' arrest—and jailbreak—in Philippi (Acts 16:16-34). In this account, we see two disruptions of Roman institutions, but only one leads to ongoing transformation. How should we understand this?

Held in the Magnetic Grip of Grace — Mary Anne Isaak

On April 19, Mary Anne unpacked our guiding metaphor for Eastertide this year: the resurrection as a magnetic field. Using the conversion of Saul to Paul as an example (Acts 9:1-19a), we see how the twin 'poles' of Christ suffering and resurrection can create new alignment in us.

Pulled Through Fear to Life — Krista Neustaeder Barg

On April 12, Krista guided us through John 20:19-31, and the ways the first disciples reacted to the resurrection, and invites us to take another look at so-called 'doubting' Thomas.

The Dirt Under Christ's Fingernails — Aaron Thiessen

On Resurrection Sunday, Aaron offered this sermon on plant intelligence, ghost forests, and Mary Magdalene mistaking the resurrected Christ as the gardener.

Jesus Condemned - Mary Anne Isaak

March 22 - John 19:1-16a. Mary Anne explores one of the meanings of why Jesus' death matters. Through a verse by verse approach she examines the story of Jesus’ trial through the lens of Violence, asking how Jesus' death helps protect us from Violence.

Jesus and Pilate - Michael Pahl

March 15, 2026 - John 18:29-47. Michael explores the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate and the conflict between God’s reign and this world's kingdoms.

Peter's Denial - Aaron Thiessen

March 8, 2026 - John 18:12-27 Aaron re-weirds the story of Peter’s denial and suggests this story of the tragedy of a commoner was maintained to confront the cosmic order of the ancient world.

New Creation: Where Proximity is Redefined

On February 8, Mary Anne Isaak explores New Creation: Where Proximity is Redefined based on John 4:46 – 5:18. We ache to know that we are connected, grounded and headed toward hope and stability. We want to connect to a God with skin on.

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