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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our podcast is a place to hear and listen to the sermons shared in our Sunday morning gatherings and stories of redemption playing out in our community, city, and world. You will hear from people who are a part of our community of faith and just community members. We believe everyone has a story to tell and we need to listen to it.]]></itunes:summary>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cultivating Our Relationship with Creation | September 13 | Bradley Bethel]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This past Sunday we explored what it means to live in a reciprocal, sacred relationship with the natural world. Drawing on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass, we contrast the Genesis banishment narrative with the Indigenous story of Skywoman, enc]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This past Sunday we explored what it means to live in a reciprocal, sacred relationship with the natural world. Drawing on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass, we contrast the Genesis banishment narrative with the Indigenous story of Skywoman, encouraging people to become "indigenous to a place" by caring for the land as if our children's future depends on it. 

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				<description><![CDATA[This past Sunday we explored what it means to live in a reciprocal, sacred relationship with the natural world. Drawing on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass, we contrast the Genesis banishment narrative with the Indigenous story of Skywoman, encouraging people to become "indigenous to a place" by caring for the land as if our children's future depends on it. 

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enfolded in Compassion | August 23 | Jason Gaskin]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What if the call to offer our bodies as "a living sacrifice" isn't rooted in fear, but in belonging? This week we sit with Romans 12:1-8—a passage many of us memorized in youth group, long before we understood it. Drawing on scholar Douglas Campbell's "]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if the call to offer our bodies as "a living sacrifice" isn't rooted in fear, but in belonging? This week we sit with Romans 12:1-8—a passage many of us memorized in youth group, long before we understood it. Drawing on scholar Douglas Campbell's "Translation for Pagans" and his re-reading of Paul's letter as a text of radical inclusion, we ask what changes when we hear ourselves as first enfolded in compassion, before we're ever asked to give anything back. We explore what it means to offer not just our best, most put-together selves, but our whole humanity—the stress, the grief, the unanswered questions—and how the ordinary, unglamorous work of community (the coffee, the setup, the showing up) becomes sacred offering. Wherever you're standing—one foot in, one foot out—there's room to lean in a little further.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
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				<description><![CDATA[What if the call to offer our bodies as "a living sacrifice" isn't rooted in fear, but in belonging? This week we sit with Romans 12:1-8—a passage many of us memorized in youth group, long before we understood it. Drawing on scholar Douglas Campbell's "Translation for Pagans" and his re-reading of Paul's letter as a text of radical inclusion, we ask what changes when we hear ourselves as first enfolded in compassion, before we're ever asked to give anything back. We explore what it means to offer not just our best, most put-together selves, but our whole humanity—the stress, the grief, the unanswered questions—and how the ordinary, unglamorous work of community (the coffee, the setup, the showing up) becomes sacred offering. Wherever you're standing—one foot in, one foot out—there's room to lean in a little further.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[When Discomfort Becomes Transformational | August 16 | Jason Gaskin]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What happens when Jesus doesn't act the way we expect? In this week's message from Matthew's gospel, we sit with the unsettling story of the Canaanite woman — a story where even Jesus is transformed in real time by a woman's persistent faith. Exploring]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens when Jesus doesn't act the way we expect? In this week's message from Matthew's gospel, we sit with the unsettling story of the Canaanite woman — a story where even Jesus is transformed in real time by a woman's persistent faith. Exploring themes of division, who belongs, and the radical hospitality of a table none of us control, this sermon asks us to embrace discomfort as a doorway to a more expansive love. A reflection for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider, or anyone ready to be surprised by who's already seated at the table.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[What happens when Jesus doesn't act the way we expect? In this week's message from Matthew's gospel, we sit with the unsettling story of the Canaanite woman — a story where even Jesus is transformed in real time by a woman's persistent faith. Exploring themes of division, who belongs, and the radical hospitality of a table none of us control, this sermon asks us to embrace discomfort as a doorway to a more expansive love. A reflection for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider, or anyone ready to be surprised by who's already seated at the table.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Naming the Storm | August 09 | Jason Gaskin]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This Sunday, we dive into the storm-tossed waters of Matthew's gospel—Jesus asleep in the boat, Peter sinking as he walks toward Jesus on the waves—to ask an honest question: what do we do with our fear? Rather than treating fear as a failure of faith]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Sunday, we dive into the storm-tossed waters of Matthew's gospel—Jesus asleep in the boat, Peter sinking as he walks toward Jesus on the waves—to ask an honest question: what do we do with our fear? Rather than treating fear as a failure of faith, this message names it as deeply human, and explores how trust isn't the absence of fear but the courage to keep showing up anyway. With a tender story about teaching a daughter to ride her first bike, we find a path toward authenticity, community, and the kind of faith that gets back in the boat.


Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
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				<description><![CDATA[This Sunday, we dive into the storm-tossed waters of Matthew's gospel—Jesus asleep in the boat, Peter sinking as he walks toward Jesus on the waves—to ask an honest question: what do we do with our fear? Rather than treating fear as a failure of faith, this message names it as deeply human, and explores how trust isn't the absence of fear but the courage to keep showing up anyway. With a tender story about teaching a daughter to ride her first bike, we find a path toward authenticity, community, and the kind of faith that gets back in the boat.


Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Building Your Trellis: Crafting a Rule of Life | August 02 | Kenneth Brown]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This past week, we explored the ancient practice of a Rule of Life not as a rigid set of laws, but as a trellis to support our spiritual growth. Drawing from Jesus’ own rhythm of service and withdrawal in Luke 5, we discussed how to create intentional p]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This past week, we explored the ancient practice of a Rule of Life not as a rigid set of laws, but as a trellis to support our spiritual growth. Drawing from Jesus’ own rhythm of service and withdrawal in Luke 5, we discussed how to create intentional patterns around the Spiritual, Self, and Others. Rather than a self-improvement plan, this "version one" rule is a flexible, attainable invitation to reorient ourselves to the present and stay open to the transformational move of the Holy Spirit as our seasons shift.

Rule of Life Resources:
⁠https://hullvineyard.co.uk/2026/01/06/rule-of-life/⁠
⁠https://parkchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/A-Guide-for-Building-a-Rule-of-Life.pdf⁠

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JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
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				<description><![CDATA[This past week, we explored the ancient practice of a Rule of Life not as a rigid set of laws, but as a trellis to support our spiritual growth. Drawing from Jesus’ own rhythm of service and withdrawal in Luke 5, we discussed how to create intentional patterns around the Spiritual, Self, and Others. Rather than a self-improvement plan, this "version one" rule is a flexible, attainable invitation to reorient ourselves to the present and stay open to the transformational move of the Holy Spirit as our seasons shift.

Rule of Life Resources:
⁠https://hullvineyard.co.uk/2026/01/06/rule-of-life/⁠
⁠https://parkchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/A-Guide-for-Building-a-Rule-of-Life.pdf⁠

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Power of Whimsy & Joy | July 26 | Leslie Eaves]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week, Leslie Eaves explores the profound idea that "authenticity is protest" and "whimsy is combat" in a world that often feels heavy and overwhelming. Leslie draws from her personal journey through middle-age burnout, the relentless news cycle, and]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Leslie Eaves explores the profound idea that "authenticity is protest" and "whimsy is combat" in a world that often feels heavy and overwhelming.  Leslie draws from her personal journey through middle-age burnout, the relentless news cycle, and the inspiration of a "flower crown man" on Instagram; she reflects on the power of showing up as our true, colorful selves within systems that demand conformity

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[This week, Leslie Eaves explores the profound idea that "authenticity is protest" and "whimsy is combat" in a world that often feels heavy and overwhelming.  Leslie draws from her personal journey through middle-age burnout, the relentless news cycle, and the inspiration of a "flower crown man" on Instagram; she reflects on the power of showing up as our true, colorful selves within systems that demand conformity

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[From What If to Even If | July 19 | BraQuan Ellis]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Storied Church]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Control feels safe, trust sets you free. Our pastoral intern BraQuan Ellis opens up about his lifelong struggle with anxiety and the need to control every outcome, and shares how a car breakdown during his senior year became the moment he learned to truly]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Control feels safe, trust sets you free. Our pastoral intern BraQuan Ellis opens up about his lifelong struggle with anxiety and the need to control every outcome, and shares how a car breakdown during his senior year became the moment he learned to truly let go.

Walking through Proverbs 3:5-6, BraQuan explores what it means to trust God with all your heart, why control is often just trust in disguise, and practical ways to release the burdens you were never meant to carry alone. A sermon for anyone tired of holding on too tight.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Control feels safe, trust sets you free. Our pastoral intern BraQuan Ellis opens up about his lifelong struggle with anxiety and the need to control every outcome, and shares how a car breakdown during his senior year became the moment he learned to truly let go.

Walking through Proverbs 3:5-6, BraQuan explores what it means to trust God with all your heart, why control is often just trust in disguise, and practical ways to release the burdens you were never meant to carry alone. A sermon for anyone tired of holding on too tight.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cultivating Meaningful Relationships | Boundaries | Week 3 | Jason Gaskin]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Storied Church]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We close out our Cultivating Meaningful Relationships series by asking: Does every relationship deserve a spot in your inner circle? This week, we explore why safe relationships aren't boundary-free — they're boundary-honoring — and how to let go of t]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We close out our Cultivating Meaningful Relationships series by asking: Does every relationship deserve a spot in your inner circle? This week, we explore why safe relationships aren't boundary-free — they're boundary-honoring — and how to let go of the guilt around not letting everyone in close.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[We close out our Cultivating Meaningful Relationships series by asking: Does every relationship deserve a spot in your inner circle? This week, we explore why safe relationships aren't boundary-free — they're boundary-honoring — and how to let go of the guilt around not letting everyone in close.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cultivating Meaningful Relaitonships | Conflict | Week 2 | Jason Gaskin]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Conflict doesn't mean your relationship is broken... it might mean it's real. In week two of our series Cultivating Meaningful Relationships, we dig into why conflict is normal (even healthy!), and why our instinct is often to either push into someone els]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Conflict doesn't mean your relationship is broken... it might mean it's real. In week two of our series Cultivating Meaningful Relationships, we dig into why conflict is normal (even healthy!), and why our instinct is often to either push into someone else's space or retreat into silence instead of meeting them with curiosity. This week's sermon offers a different way to handle disagreement — not by winning, but by trading judgment for genuine curiosity about what the other person is feeling and thinking. Plus: a challenge to swap "you" statements for "I" language this week, and get curious the next time conflict shows up.

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				<description><![CDATA[Conflict doesn't mean your relationship is broken... it might mean it's real. In week two of our series Cultivating Meaningful Relationships, we dig into why conflict is normal (even healthy!), and why our instinct is often to either push into someone else's space or retreat into silence instead of meeting them with curiosity. This week's sermon offers a different way to handle disagreement — not by winning, but by trading judgment for genuine curiosity about what the other person is feeling and thinking. Plus: a challenge to swap "you" statements for "I" language this week, and get curious the next time conflict shows up.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
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				<title><![CDATA[Cultivating Meaningful Relationships | Week 1 | June 28 | Jason Gaskin]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What does it mean to know and be known by another person truly? This past Sunday, we explored one of humanity's oldest questions: why do our closest relationships bring both our greatest joy and our deepest pain? Drawing from Genesis, we unpack what it me]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it mean to know and be known by another person truly?

This past Sunday, we explored one of humanity's oldest questions: why do our closest relationships bring both our greatest joy and our deepest pain? Drawing from Genesis, we unpack what it means to be created not for sameness, but for difference and why learning to see the goodness in others (and ourselves) might be the most sacred work we do. Whether you're navigating a complicated friendship, a long-term partnership, or just the loneliness of modern life, this conversation is for you.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[What does it mean to know and be known by another person truly?

This past Sunday, we explored one of humanity's oldest questions: why do our closest relationships bring both our greatest joy and our deepest pain? Drawing from Genesis, we unpack what it means to be created not for sameness, but for difference and why learning to see the goodness in others (and ourselves) might be the most sacred work we do. Whether you're navigating a complicated friendship, a long-term partnership, or just the loneliness of modern life, this conversation is for you.

Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org
TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give

JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH
JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect
instagram.com/storiedchurch
facebook.com/storiedchurch]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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