https://simplecast.com COOS Love Podcast A podcast from Church of Our Saviour in Charlottesville, Virginia 2024-2025 COOS Love en Tue, 26 May 2026 16:15:40 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:15:50 +0000 https://cooslove.simplecast.com COOS Love Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/889b5df9-47f5-4b0a-931a-49ef790a87ba/39c02a46-c5f6-4557-b333-7975b5d8df33/3000x3000/originalscoostemplatelibrary1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://cooslove.simplecast.com episodic A podcast from Church of Our Saviour in Charlottesville, Virginia Church of Our Saviour false https://feeds.simplecast.com/y6ZrdKiB contemplative prayer, episcopal podcast, episcopal, prayer, virginia, sermon, david stoddart, affirming church, centering prayer, christian podcast, church of our saviour, episcopalian, charlottesville, christian messages, kathleen sturges, emily rutledge Church of Our Saviour cooslovepodcast@gmail.com 86b257f9-7af5-434e-b7e5-130443cda1fb Spirit of Tenderness Pentecost is rightly an exuberant celebration which highlights the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit. But we do not want to forget that a primary role of the Holy Spirit is to comfort us. Jesus tells his disciples that he will send the Spirit to console them after he is no longer visibly present.The Spirit continues to comfort us today, as we deal with sadness, loss, and the inevitable challenges of life. While we certainly want the Spirit to empower our ministry in the world, we also need the Spirit to enfold us in the tenderness of God. 

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]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 16:15:40 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/spirit-of-tenderness-3URgeckK Pentecost is rightly an exuberant celebration which highlights the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit. But we do not want to forget that a primary role of the Holy Spirit is to comfort us. Jesus tells his disciples that he will send the Spirit to console them after he is no longer visibly present.The Spirit continues to comfort us today, as we deal with sadness, loss, and the inevitable challenges of life. While we certainly want the Spirit to empower our ministry in the world, we also need the Spirit to enfold us in the tenderness of God. 

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]]> Spirit of Tenderness David Stoddart 00:10:30 Pentecost is rightly an exuberant celebration which highlights the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is rightly an exuberant celebration which highlights the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, speaking in tongues, tenderness of god, sermon podcast, mothering nature of god, advocate, faith and inclusion, tongues of fire, prayer and reflection, divine compassion, welcoming community, gentleness, faith and life, inclusive church, god’s softness, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, comforter, strength through tenderness, episcopal community, spiritual growth, peace, healing, church of our saviour charlottesville, paraclete, counselor, episcopal sermons, breath of jesus, consolation, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, holy spirit, presence of god, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, rush of wind, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, dove, tenderhearted christians, grief and comfort, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, forgiveness, love and grace, pentecost false full 7afb1f47-6625-499a-a0bf-af742d7cd055 Trust the Gift While Pentecost often brings to mind the various gifts of the Holy Spirit, we don’t want to lose sight of the fact that the greatest gift of all is the Spirit herself. We all have the Spirit by virtue of our baptism, which means that we have the fullness of the Blessed Trinity living within us. Growing in faith means learning to trust in that gift, living as if we have the infinite love and power of God alive in us to help us in all the ways we need. Trusting in God’s Presence within us is the best way we can give thanks for that Presence.

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]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/trust-the-gift-ZiMa090v While Pentecost often brings to mind the various gifts of the Holy Spirit, we don’t want to lose sight of the fact that the greatest gift of all is the Spirit herself. We all have the Spirit by virtue of our baptism, which means that we have the fullness of the Blessed Trinity living within us. Growing in faith means learning to trust in that gift, living as if we have the infinite love and power of God alive in us to help us in all the ways we need. Trusting in God’s Presence within us is the best way we can give thanks for that Presence.

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]]> Trust the Gift Church of Our Saviour 00:10:07 While Pentecost often brings to mind the various gifts of the Holy Spirit, we don’t want to lose sight of the fact that the greatest gift of all is the Spirit herself. While Pentecost often brings to mind the various gifts of the Holy Spirit, we don’t want to lose sight of the fact that the greatest gift of all is the Spirit herself. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full cab75c2f-7789-4c5f-b918-ea8f5faf7937 Lift Up Your Hearts: Learning to Ascend On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on what it means to live with hearts lifted toward God in the midst of ordinary life. Exploring the ancient Christian invitation, “Lift up your hearts,” we consider how worship, prayer, and daily moments of trust can draw us more deeply into the life and love of God. Because the Ascension is not simply an event in Christ’s life, but a way of living for us as well.

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]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/lift-up-your-hearts-learning-to-ascend-F_AIY_uL On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on what it means to live with hearts lifted toward God in the midst of ordinary life. Exploring the ancient Christian invitation, “Lift up your hearts,” we consider how worship, prayer, and daily moments of trust can draw us more deeply into the life and love of God. Because the Ascension is not simply an event in Christ’s life, but a way of living for us as well.

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]]> Lift Up Your Hearts: Learning to Ascend Kathleen Sturges 00:10:55 On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on what it means to live with hearts lifted toward God in the midst of ordinary life. On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on what it means to live with hearts lifted toward God in the midst of ordinary life. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, heaven, sursum corda, “lift up your hearts”, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, jerusalem, prayer and reflection, ascension, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, joy, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, waiting, transformation, inclusive christianity, ascension sunday, episcopal community, spiritual growth, incarnation, luke 24, resurrection, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, holy spirit, acts 1, communion, presence of god, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, disciples, eucharist, spiritual ascent, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, heaven and earth, love and grace, divine love false full c0f15b78-ccb3-4f58-bb39-634e0ccd2dd9 Lifting Up Your Hearts: Learning to Ascend On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on what it means to live with hearts lifted toward God in the midst of ordinary life. Exploring the ancient Christian invitation, “Lift up your hearts,” we consider how worship, prayer, and daily moments of trust can draw us more deeply into the life and love of God. Because the Ascension is not simply an event in Christ’s life, but a way of living for us as well.

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]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 18:10:58 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/lift-up-your-hearts-learning-to-ascend-Fgzm_IRB-6C4w_utN On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on what it means to live with hearts lifted toward God in the midst of ordinary life. Exploring the ancient Christian invitation, “Lift up your hearts,” we consider how worship, prayer, and daily moments of trust can draw us more deeply into the life and love of God. Because the Ascension is not simply an event in Christ’s life, but a way of living for us as well.

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]]> Lifting Up Your Hearts: Learning to Ascend Kathleen Sturges 00:10:55 On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on what it means to live with hearts lifted toward God in the midst of ordinary life. On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on what it means to live with hearts lifted toward God in the midst of ordinary life. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sursum corda, sermon podcast, jesus ascends, faith and inclusion, jerusalem, prayer and reflection, lift up your hearts, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, christ’s glory, weekly sermon, christian reflection, transformation, inclusive christianity, ascension sunday, waiting and hope, episcopal community, spiritual growth, risen christ, luke 24, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, grace, acts 1, prayer and trust, daily discipleship, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, eucharist, spiritual ascent, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, thanksgiving, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, heaven and earth, love and grace, communion with god false full bf2d361d-6d6a-491f-8684-85894e7886bf Seek The Things That Are Above Christ has been raised into heaven, and we who are one with Christ have been raised with him. Heaven is not a distant reality, but the Ultimate Reality we are connected to even now. Our life of faith, when lived with the right intent, increases our capacity to “seek the things that are above, where Christ is.” Rather than hellish realities of anger, hatred, and fear, we can grow in our capacity to manifest heavenly realities like love, joy, and peace.

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]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 17:46:12 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/seek-the-things-that-are-above-FlHsmIw9 Christ has been raised into heaven, and we who are one with Christ have been raised with him. Heaven is not a distant reality, but the Ultimate Reality we are connected to even now. Our life of faith, when lived with the right intent, increases our capacity to “seek the things that are above, where Christ is.” Rather than hellish realities of anger, hatred, and fear, we can grow in our capacity to manifest heavenly realities like love, joy, and peace.

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]]> Seek The Things That Are Above Church of Our Saviour 00:07:48 Christ has been raised into heaven, and we who are one with Christ have been raised with him. Christ has been raised into heaven, and we who are one with Christ have been raised with him. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full bef36385-8e99-499d-bada-6a5936b719b0 The Point of Religion Human beings can be religious in a wide variety of ways, but the aim of all religion should be love. This is the message the Apostle Paul gives when he tours Athens and sees how religious the Athenians are.. Unfortunately, religion can sometimes get in the way of love when people become fixated on outward forms or on being right. We have a rich religious life at Church of Our Saviour, but the goal is not to become more religious. Always the goal is to become more loving.

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]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-point-of-religion-Y9W3YF8o Human beings can be religious in a wide variety of ways, but the aim of all religion should be love. This is the message the Apostle Paul gives when he tours Athens and sees how religious the Athenians are.. Unfortunately, religion can sometimes get in the way of love when people become fixated on outward forms or on being right. We have a rich religious life at Church of Our Saviour, but the goal is not to become more religious. Always the goal is to become more loving.

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]]> The Point of Religion David Stoddart 00:11:08 Human beings can be religious in a wide variety of ways, but the aim of all religion should be love. Human beings can be religious in a wide variety of ways, but the aim of all religion should be love. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, religion and love, greek poets, sermon podcast, 1 corinthians 13, community, faith and inclusion, epimenides, paul, prayer and reflection, anti-triumphalism, welcoming community, faith and life, religiosity, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, love, weekly sermon, christian reflection, love of neighbor, transformation, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, church tradition, spiritual hunger, church of our saviour charlottesville, civic religion, episcopal sermons, human longing, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, holy spirit, athens, compassion, love of god, aratus, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, commandments, celebrity culture, eucharist, fulfillment in christ, authentic faith, sports worship, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spirituality, spiritual encouragement, transcendence, progressive christian podcast, humility, unknown god, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, meaning and purpose, love and grace false full c0a440a0-8165-4d7e-8bc1-3beeed19ce31 Anxiety, Part 2 In addition to seeking first the kingdom of God, Jesus also instructs us to live in the present: tomorrow will bring worries of its own, Jesus says, so today’s trouble is enough for today. Being present in the moment is a lifegiving spiritual practice. The more we can be in the here and now, without stewing over the past or fretting over the future, the more peace we will feel. Jesus calls us to be centered and live each moment because that will help us live with less anxiety.

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]]> Thu, 7 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/anxiety-part-2-rQ877uRl In addition to seeking first the kingdom of God, Jesus also instructs us to live in the present: tomorrow will bring worries of its own, Jesus says, so today’s trouble is enough for today. Being present in the moment is a lifegiving spiritual practice. The more we can be in the here and now, without stewing over the past or fretting over the future, the more peace we will feel. Jesus calls us to be centered and live each moment because that will help us live with less anxiety.

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]]> Anxiety, Part 2 Church of Our Saviour 00:07:42 In addition to seeking first the kingdom of God, Jesus also instructs us to live in the present: tomorrow will bring worries of its own, Jesus says, so today’s trouble is enough for today. In addition to seeking first the kingdom of God, Jesus also instructs us to live in the present: tomorrow will bring worries of its own, Jesus says, so today’s trouble is enough for today. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full dd17b38e-8c63-4ec9-a1ae-c3f759a8b354 Anxiety, Part 1 Anxiety afflicts countless numbers of people. In some cases it has biomedical causes, but always it is a spiritual malady as well. Jesus teaches that worrying never does any good and bids his followers not to be anxious. He says we must seek first the kingdom of God, because when we focus on God over time, anxiety loses its grip on us.

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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:50:32 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/anxiety-part-1-0OQf2yAB Anxiety afflicts countless numbers of people. In some cases it has biomedical causes, but always it is a spiritual malady as well. Jesus teaches that worrying never does any good and bids his followers not to be anxious. He says we must seek first the kingdom of God, because when we focus on God over time, anxiety loses its grip on us.

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]]> Anxiety, Part 1 Church of Our Saviour 00:10:45 Anxiety afflicts countless numbers of people. Anxiety afflicts countless numbers of people. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full 45756322-6078-4937-98d2-175ab2005d2c Recovery is Spiritual 12 Step programs have helped countless addicts to regain their lives because these programs are inherently spiritual. People in recovery develop a relationship with God and come to intimately know the power of God to save. 12 Step programs, in fact, resonate strongly with Christian spirituality. Just as Christian spiritual practice influenced the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous and the many groups that have grown out of that, the 12 Steps have much to teach Christians about developing a deep and lifegiving relationship with God.

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]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:47:52 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/recovery-is-spiritual-Pm9MwvKy 12 Step programs have helped countless addicts to regain their lives because these programs are inherently spiritual. People in recovery develop a relationship with God and come to intimately know the power of God to save. 12 Step programs, in fact, resonate strongly with Christian spirituality. Just as Christian spiritual practice influenced the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous and the many groups that have grown out of that, the 12 Steps have much to teach Christians about developing a deep and lifegiving relationship with God.

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]]> Recovery is Spiritual David Stoddart 00:11:07 12 Step programs have helped countless addicts to regain their lives because these programs are inherently spiritual. 12 Step programs have helped countless addicts to regain their lives because these programs are inherently spiritual. christian podcast, affirming faith, generosity / common good, charlottesville episcopal church, growth of the church, prayers / worship, sermon podcast, church as spiritual “hospital”, higher power / god’s help, faith and inclusion, fellowship (koinonia), prayer and reflection, spiritual awakening, welcoming community, faith and life, joy and simplicity, signs and wonders, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, community support (aa / 12 steps), episcopal community, spiritual growth, apostles’ teaching, abundant life, breaking bread / eucharist, perseverance, daily devotion, confession and amends, humility and dependence, church of our saviour charlottesville, addiction and recovery, episcopal sermons, unity and sharing, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, early church community, healing and restoration, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, service to others, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, grace and surrender, love and grace, good shepherd, testimony / witness false full 4f58cd69-3758-4968-8b45-9fbf80d87edc My Burden is Light When Jesus tells us that his yoke is easy and his burden is light, he is not only saying that he can help us carry the pain of life that comes from illness, stress, and loss. He wants to remove from us the great burden of self-justification, the need to prove ourselves to God and others in order to feel valued and loved. By humbly trusting in God’s unconditional love and providential care as Jesus does, we can be set free from the need to justify ourselves and liberated to love God and love others as we are moved to do.

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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/my-burden-is-light-2RZBwMu_ When Jesus tells us that his yoke is easy and his burden is light, he is not only saying that he can help us carry the pain of life that comes from illness, stress, and loss. He wants to remove from us the great burden of self-justification, the need to prove ourselves to God and others in order to feel valued and loved. By humbly trusting in God’s unconditional love and providential care as Jesus does, we can be set free from the need to justify ourselves and liberated to love God and love others as we are moved to do.

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]]> My Burden is Light David Stoddart 00:08:25 When Jesus tells us that his yoke is easy and his burden is light, he is not only saying that he can help us carry the pain of life that comes from illness, stress, and loss. When Jesus tells us that his yoke is easy and his burden is light, he is not only saying that he can help us carry the pain of life that comes from illness, stress, and loss. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, prayer and reflection, jesus teachings, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian encouragement podcast, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, freedom in christ, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, easy yoke light burden, hope and belonging, midweek message, faith over striving, episcopal church podcast, rest for your soul, self-justification, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, trusting god, god’s unconditional love, love and grace false full 096ed279-dff3-494a-9813-4d36251f20e9 Seeing Jesus, Knowing Joy In the resurrection stories, Jesus has to break through the grief of his friends before they can recognize him and know he’s alive. The Risen Christ can lead all of us to know a joy that is deeper and greater than any sadness. The way for us to experience this is to keep showing up to pray, to care for others, and to worship. By showing up regularly, we give Christ more ways to reach us and reveal himself to us.

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]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:25:51 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/seeing-jesus-knowing-joy-9VmzhCun In the resurrection stories, Jesus has to break through the grief of his friends before they can recognize him and know he’s alive. The Risen Christ can lead all of us to know a joy that is deeper and greater than any sadness. The way for us to experience this is to keep showing up to pray, to care for others, and to worship. By showing up regularly, we give Christ more ways to reach us and reveal himself to us.

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]]> Seeing Jesus, Knowing Joy David Stoddart 00:10:50 In the resurrection stories, Jesus has to break through the grief of his friends before they can recognize him and know he’s alive. In the resurrection stories, Jesus has to break through the grief of his friends before they can recognize him and know he’s alive. christian podcast, affirming faith, return to jerusalem, charlottesville episcopal church, hearts burning, witness, joy amid sorrow, breaking of bread, sermon podcast, community, opened eyes, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, hospitality, welcoming community, faith and life, sharing good news, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, spiritual perception, grief and blindness, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, luke 24:13–35, resurrection appearances, episcopal community, spiritual growth, risen christ, recognition in eucharist, road to emmaus, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, perseverance in faith, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, divine encounter, revelation, scripture explained, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, presence of christ, progressive christian podcast, sadness to joy, message of love, episcopal spirituality, unrecognized jesus, coos love podcast, love and grace, worship false full cfa55c32-b4eb-4ab5-97f8-f17e7228b7bc Practice Resurrection In this season of resurrection, we often talk about new life. Dramatic occasions often come to mind, like weddings, the birth of a child, or recovery from a life-threatening illness, but most of life does not consist of big events but rather the mundane realities of daily living. It is in the ordinary course of our days that we most need to practice resurrection. Newness of life is a gift of God, and we can find ways to embrace it and live it on a daily basis.

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]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/practice-resurrection-l4tF7kwj In this season of resurrection, we often talk about new life. Dramatic occasions often come to mind, like weddings, the birth of a child, or recovery from a life-threatening illness, but most of life does not consist of big events but rather the mundane realities of daily living. It is in the ordinary course of our days that we most need to practice resurrection. Newness of life is a gift of God, and we can find ways to embrace it and live it on a daily basis.

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]]> Practice Resurrection Church of Our Saviour 00:08:30 It is in the ordinary course of our days that we most need to practice resurrection. Newness of life is a gift of God, and we can find ways to embrace it and live it on a daily basis. It is in the ordinary course of our days that we most need to practice resurrection. Newness of life is a gift of God, and we can find ways to embrace it and live it on a daily basis. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, new life, sermon podcast, daily spiritual practice, hope, authentic living, church podcast, practicing resurrection, spiritual reflection, gratitude, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, renewal, living with intention, inclusive church, faith in daily life, christian reflection, mindfulness, personal growth, transformation, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, easter season, christian living, virginia episcopal community, ordinary moments, encouragement, gospel message, resurrection, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, presence, inspiration, midweek message, overcoming challenges, quiet growth, inner peace, intentional living, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, everyday faith, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, finding meaning, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace, life purpose false full dab65cca-b47c-42f7-abd1-6e0d4b30dedd He’s Not Here… He’s in Prison??? On Easter morning, the first witnesses to the resurrection are filled not only with joy, but with fear—and yet they move forward anyway. Although fear is a natural human response, it can quietly keep us bound. Yet the risen Christ meets us right in those places. Resurrection is not only about what happened to Jesus, but about the new life breaking open in us even now. Wherever life feels sealed or stuck, there is an invitation to trust that the worst thing is not the last thing—and to step, even uncertainly, into life.

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]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2026 15:28:38 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/hes-not-here-hes-in-prison-DvWtoK_N On Easter morning, the first witnesses to the resurrection are filled not only with joy, but with fear—and yet they move forward anyway. Although fear is a natural human response, it can quietly keep us bound. Yet the risen Christ meets us right in those places. Resurrection is not only about what happened to Jesus, but about the new life breaking open in us even now. Wherever life feels sealed or stuck, there is an invitation to trust that the worst thing is not the last thing—and to step, even uncertainly, into life.

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]]> He’s Not Here… He’s in Prison??? Kathleen Sturges 00:11:21 On Easter morning, the first witnesses to the resurrection are filled not only with joy, but with fear—and yet they move forward anyway. On Easter morning, the first witnesses to the resurrection are filled not only with joy, but with fear—and yet they move forward anyway. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, harrowing of hades (resurrection icon), divine presence ahead of us, new life, sermon podcast, uncertainty / confusion, obedience / response, christ rescues humanity, faith and inclusion, breaking open tombs, freedom from fear, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, the other mary, liberation / deliverance, episcopal preaching, good news, weekly sermon, christian reflection, transformation, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, hope beyond loss, fear and joy, risen christ, life over death, resurrection, church of our saviour charlottesville, empty tomb, episcopal sermons, going ahead (galilee), matthew 28:1–10, angel announcement, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, “worst is not the last”, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, encounter with jesus, “do not be afraid”, mary magdalene, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, moving forward in faith, trust in the unknown, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace, easter day, imprisonment false full 9a4c352b-364a-43f5-8068-acc7e3b090ad Nothing Separates Us from God’s Love Jesus not only suffers as a result of sin, in the Passion narrative he becomes sin. He takes on the unbearable burden of human wrongdoing and lets it destroy him so that it does not destroy us. The destructive power of sin is making us feel separated from God, but in Christ God embraces us fully, sin and all. The crucifixion of Jesus shows as dramatically as possible that God will not let anything come between us and God’s love.

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]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:14:35 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/nothing-separates-us-from-gods-love-j64vjPAg Jesus not only suffers as a result of sin, in the Passion narrative he becomes sin. He takes on the unbearable burden of human wrongdoing and lets it destroy him so that it does not destroy us. The destructive power of sin is making us feel separated from God, but in Christ God embraces us fully, sin and all. The crucifixion of Jesus shows as dramatically as possible that God will not let anything come between us and God’s love.

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]]> Nothing Separates Us from God’s Love David Stoddart 00:09:04 Jesus not only suffers as a result of sin, in the Passion narrative he becomes sin. Jesus not only suffers as a result of sin, in the Passion narrative he becomes sin. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, temple curtain torn, torture, sermon podcast, pilate, faith and inclusion, anguish, prayer and reflection, substitution, welcoming community, religious leaders, gethsemane, faith and life, hand-washing, inclusive church, false witnesses, peter, suffering, innocence condemned, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, betrayal, episcopal community, spiritual growth, “why have you forsaken me?”, human failure, sacrifice, denial, sin embodied, crowd violence, crucifixion, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, grace, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, abandonment, mockery, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, redemption, mercy, spiritual encouragement, separation ended, progressive christian podcast, injustice, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, hope beyond despair, forgiveness, love and grace, reconciliation, divine love, judas, righteousness false full 1f58eeca-45bc-45f5-924b-3578696b11b6 The Story Holds Us Close The drama of Holy Week is not just a series of ancient events, but rather the story of God being intimately close to us in all circumstances. That final week of Jesus’ earthly life involved the whole panoply of human experience, from love and friendship to anguish and death. The story conveys God’s nearness to us. As we move through the liturgies of Holy Week, it helps us to be close to Christ and remember that Christ is close to us. And if Christ is near to us in our sinful humanity, we can trust that we will be near to Christ in his resurrection.

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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-story-holds-us-close-TGOLpRw_ The drama of Holy Week is not just a series of ancient events, but rather the story of God being intimately close to us in all circumstances. That final week of Jesus’ earthly life involved the whole panoply of human experience, from love and friendship to anguish and death. The story conveys God’s nearness to us. As we move through the liturgies of Holy Week, it helps us to be close to Christ and remember that Christ is close to us. And if Christ is near to us in our sinful humanity, we can trust that we will be near to Christ in his resurrection.

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]]> The Story Holds Us Close Church of Our Saviour 00:06:56 The drama of Holy Week is not just a series of ancient events, but rather the story of God being intimately close to us in all circumstances. The drama of Holy Week is not just a series of ancient events, but rather the story of God being intimately close to us in all circumstances. reflections on faith, easter, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, god’s nearness, holy week, sermon podcast, church podcast, spiritual reflection, jesus, god’s presence, gospel, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, good friday, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, walking with christ, gospel message, resurrection, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope in suffering, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, redemption, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, christian faith, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith in suffering, faith inspiration, love and grace, god in hard times false full 820a849a-54e4-4f39-8048-8855083b0d7a Holding the Hope When hope feels out of reach, sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is let someone else hold it for us. From the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel to the grief-filled tomb of Lazarus, we encounter a God who meets us not with quick fixes but with presence. Jesus does not rush past sorrow—he enters into it, even to the point of weeping. And there, in that presence, we discover a hope that does not depend on our ability to believe, but on God’s faithfulness to remain.

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]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:04:21 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/holding-the-hope-e_StDbFn When hope feels out of reach, sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is let someone else hold it for us. From the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel to the grief-filled tomb of Lazarus, we encounter a God who meets us not with quick fixes but with presence. Jesus does not rush past sorrow—he enters into it, even to the point of weeping. And there, in that presence, we discover a hope that does not depend on our ability to believe, but on God’s faithfulness to remain.

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]]> Holding the Hope Kathleen Sturges 00:11:29 When hope feels out of reach, sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is let someone else hold it for us. When hope feels out of reach, sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is let someone else hold it for us. christian podcast, valley, affirming faith, “i am the resurrection and the life”, charlottesville episcopal church, faith in uncertainty, god’s power, death and life, grief, sermon podcast, hope, faith and inclusion, not the end of the story, prayer and reflection, dry bones, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, lazarus, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, communal support, episcopal community, spiritual growth, god’s promise, breath/spirit, weeping, resurrection, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, despair, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, presence, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, borrowed hope, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, exile, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace, restoration false full 8c505ed0-6571-478d-b04e-449c5fc7f669 The Purpose of Worship People have strong opinions about how to worship, but Jesus teaches that the purpose is to worship God in spirit and in truth. And we will know that we are offering genuine worship when it helps us to love God and love other people more. This is true regardless of the style or manner of worship. The way we worship at Church of Our Saviour may not be the best way for everyone, but it will be the best way for some people to worship God in spirit and in truth – and grow in love.

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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-purpose-of-worship-LhrcExbs People have strong opinions about how to worship, but Jesus teaches that the purpose is to worship God in spirit and in truth. And we will know that we are offering genuine worship when it helps us to love God and love other people more. This is true regardless of the style or manner of worship. The way we worship at Church of Our Saviour may not be the best way for everyone, but it will be the best way for some people to worship God in spirit and in truth – and grow in love.

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]]> The Purpose of Worship Church of Our Saviour 00:08:11 People have strong opinions about how to worship, but Jesus teaches that the purpose is to worship God in spirit and in truth. People have strong opinions about how to worship, but Jesus teaches that the purpose is to worship God in spirit and in truth. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, what is true worship, sermon podcast, worship god authentically, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, jesus on worship, inclusive church, christian worship, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, spiritual growth through worship, gospel message, loving god and others through worship, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, authentic worship, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, church worship styles, worship in spirit and truth, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace, does worship style matter false full 829ba379-ca1c-4e56-bc4e-9421a31fc50c Blameless Human beings have a natural impulse to blame others for their problems, but Jesus shows us a better way. He never blames sinners who come to him. He reveals that God does not blame us for our sin, but that our failures and times of weakness are always opportunities to grow in love and faith. Rather than blaming ourselves, other people, or God, we can join with Christ and embrace every moment as a chance for mercy to abound.

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]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:04:28 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/blameless-2wM4cAEz Human beings have a natural impulse to blame others for their problems, but Jesus shows us a better way. He never blames sinners who come to him. He reveals that God does not blame us for our sin, but that our failures and times of weakness are always opportunities to grow in love and faith. Rather than blaming ourselves, other people, or God, we can join with Christ and embrace every moment as a chance for mercy to abound.

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]]> Blameless David Stoddart 00:11:46 Human beings have a natural impulse to blame others for their problems, but Jesus shows us a better way. Human beings have a natural impulse to blame others for their problems, but Jesus shows us a better way. christian podcast, affirming faith, freedom from shame, charlottesville episcopal church, seeing vs not seeing, no blame / forgiveness, sermon podcast, inner healing, faith and inclusion, blame / scapegoating, disciples’ question, spiritual blindness, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, transformation, inclusive christianity, pharisees, episcopal community, spiritual growth, faith and belief, god’s love / acceptance, sin and suffering, church of our saviour charlottesville, judgment vs mercy, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, responsibility vs criticism, hope and belonging, healing / miracle, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, jesus’ compassion, blind man (born blind), open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, growth in faith, sabbath controversy, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace, worship false full baac42f8-e7ee-44bd-a42b-8873932f142b Be Kind Jesus teaches us to love others, and that means being kind to them. Our society is filled with anger and malice, and it can be hard to practice kindness, but we have the Spirit of Christ dwelling within us. The Spirit makes us one with God and allows us to tap into the infinite resources of God’s love so that kindness, tenderness, and forgiveness can flow through us.

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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/be-kind-8k_qKzlM Jesus teaches us to love others, and that means being kind to them. Our society is filled with anger and malice, and it can be hard to practice kindness, but we have the Spirit of Christ dwelling within us. The Spirit makes us one with God and allows us to tap into the infinite resources of God’s love so that kindness, tenderness, and forgiveness can flow through us.

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]]> Be Kind Church of Our Saviour 00:08:23 Jesus teaches us to love others, and that means being kind to them. Jesus teaches us to love others, and that means being kind to them. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, christian character and transformation, sermon podcast, church podcast, kindness in a hostile world, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, god’s love through us, inclusive christianity, overcoming anger with love, episcopal community, spiritual growth, fruits of the spirit kindness, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, living out christ’s teachings, hope and belonging, christian kindness, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, forgiveness and compassion, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, love others like jesus, spiritual encouragement, spirit of christ within us, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full f2af2140-f208-447b-9ef3-e8404568a759 The Longest Conversation Jesus Ever Had The longest recorded conversation Jesus has in the Gospels isn’t with a disciple or a religious leader. It’s with a Samaritan woman at a well. What unfolds there turns out not to be a story about scandal, but about being seen, known, and loved.

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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-longest-conversation-jesus-ever-had-4Wy9Iai_ The longest recorded conversation Jesus has in the Gospels isn’t with a disciple or a religious leader. It’s with a Samaritan woman at a well. What unfolds there turns out not to be a story about scandal, but about being seen, known, and loved.

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]]> The Longest Conversation Jesus Ever Had Kathleen Sturges 00:12:52 The longest recorded conversation Jesus has in the Gospels isn’t with a disciple or a religious leader. The longest recorded conversation Jesus has in the Gospels isn’t with a disciple or a religious leader. christian podcast, healing of wounded places, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, samaritan woman, crossing boundaries, living water, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, faith emerging in the light, flowing love → justice and compassion, inclusive church, thirst (spiritual longing), witness (“come and see”), episcopal preaching, being seen and known, weekly sermon, christian reflection, human vulnerability, transformation, inclusive christianity, compassion of jesus, episcopal community, spiritual growth, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, grace, god’s love poured out, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, relaxing into god’s love, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace false full 2692c853-ecc4-47da-a112-fa60fb06c783 Powerlessness While faithful living means using our gifts and taking positive actions for the sake of love, it also involves moments of feeling weak and powerless. Such moments, however, can lead to a deeper experience of God’s mercy and grace. Rather than run away from them or deny them, we should embrace times of weakness and ask for God to meet us in those times. Our powerlessness can become a way for us to experience the power of God more fully in our lives.

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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:50 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/powerlessness-ebGM7Cgf While faithful living means using our gifts and taking positive actions for the sake of love, it also involves moments of feeling weak and powerless. Such moments, however, can lead to a deeper experience of God’s mercy and grace. Rather than run away from them or deny them, we should embrace times of weakness and ask for God to meet us in those times. Our powerlessness can become a way for us to experience the power of God more fully in our lives.

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]]> Powerlessness Church of Our Saviour 00:10:55 While faithful living means using our gifts and taking positive actions for the sake of love, it also involves moments of feeling weak and powerless. While faithful living means using our gifts and taking positive actions for the sake of love, it also involves moments of feeling weak and powerless. reflections on faith, christian podcast, power of god in weakness, spiritual growth through hardship, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, god’s grace and mercy, embracing vulnerability in faith, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, trusting god in weakness, surrender and reliance on god, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, faithful living through struggle, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, christian faith in hard times, god meets us in our weakness, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, strength in weakness, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full 8589019e-1c05-4857-8a22-fdcd914ed76b Go. Be transformed. The Spirit Moves! What does it look like to say yes to the unknown when God calls you forward? Abram was changed by the going and Nicodemus by the confronting. How can we enter contested public spaces not just with strategy, but with humility, curiosity, and a willingness to be transformed themselves? We do it by staying rooted in the audacious, all-encompassing love of God, it is ultimately an invitation to adventure: to open the door, step into the wind, and trust the Spirit that blows where it will.

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]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 17:25:14 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Emily Rutledge) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/go-be-transformed-the-spirit-moves-wkglBGw_ What does it look like to say yes to the unknown when God calls you forward? Abram was changed by the going and Nicodemus by the confronting. How can we enter contested public spaces not just with strategy, but with humility, curiosity, and a willingness to be transformed themselves? We do it by staying rooted in the audacious, all-encompassing love of God, it is ultimately an invitation to adventure: to open the door, step into the wind, and trust the Spirit that blows where it will.

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]]> Go. Be transformed. The Spirit Moves! Emily Rutledge 00:12:24 What does it look like to say yes to the unknown when God calls you forward? What does it look like to say yes to the unknown when God calls you forward? night encounter, christian podcast, courage, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, faith, spiritual rebirth, sermon podcast, secure base, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, born again, devotion, ongoing becoming, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, love, obedience, weekly sermon, christian reflection, risk, transformation, inclusive christianity, go, episcopal community, spiritual growth, curiosity, covenant, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, imago dei, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, holy spirit, promise, call, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, unknown future, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, change, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, humility, wind, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, trust, love and grace, questions false full 8761c09b-6688-4282-bfab-dd7bfc31d2d6 Letting Go of Contempt In our Ash Wednesday confession, we repent of false judgments, uncharitable thoughts towards our neighbors, and our contempt towards those who differ from us. It’s a necessary confession because we all too easily judge and condemn others in our hearts. Doing so is toxic for us spiritually, however, and Jesus teaches us the path to health. We need to let go of such feelings and transform them into positive energy – for our own sake and for the sake of the world.

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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:59:35 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/letting-go-of-contempt-CWA1NDyh In our Ash Wednesday confession, we repent of false judgments, uncharitable thoughts towards our neighbors, and our contempt towards those who differ from us. It’s a necessary confession because we all too easily judge and condemn others in our hearts. Doing so is toxic for us spiritually, however, and Jesus teaches us the path to health. We need to let go of such feelings and transform them into positive energy – for our own sake and for the sake of the world.

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]]> Letting Go of Contempt Church of Our Saviour 00:10:46 In our Ash Wednesday confession, we repent of false judgments, uncharitable thoughts towards our neighbors, and our contempt towards those who differ from us. In our Ash Wednesday confession, we repent of false judgments, uncharitable thoughts towards our neighbors, and our contempt towards those who differ from us. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, ash wednesday confession, sermon podcast, church podcast, spiritual healing through christ, prayer and reflection, loving your neighbor, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, transforming negative thoughts, christian repentance, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, uncharitable thoughts, church of our saviour charlottesville, repentance and forgiveness, letting go of condemnation, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, overcoming judgment, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, following jesus’ teachings, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full fc80f0bd-c446-4edf-ab12-83ef8701e763 Remembering Who We Are Temptation is less about bread or power and more about forgetting who we are. In the wilderness, Jesus confronts the temptation to prove himself and instead learns to live from the truth spoken at his baptism. We are invited to examine the voices that stir doubt in our own lives and to rediscover the healing, here-and-now salvation that comes from knowing we are God’s beloved.

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]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:27:59 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/remembering-who-we-are-m0iMxI_Y Temptation is less about bread or power and more about forgetting who we are. In the wilderness, Jesus confronts the temptation to prove himself and instead learns to live from the truth spoken at his baptism. We are invited to examine the voices that stir doubt in our own lives and to rediscover the healing, here-and-now salvation that comes from knowing we are God’s beloved.

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]]> Remembering Who We Are Kathleen Sturges 00:12:21 Temptation is less about bread or power and more about forgetting who we are. Temptation is less about bread or power and more about forgetting who we are. belovedness, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, worthiness, beloved, identity, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, doubt, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, lent, salvation, baptism, inclusive christianity, wilderness, episcopal community, spiritual growth, false voices, healing, spirit-led, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, god’s voice, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, grace, temptation, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, insecurity, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, desolation, progressive christian podcast, son of god, spiritual formation, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, trust, repentance, love and grace, first sunday in lent false full ea8de6f6-ca88-42c4-9b84-6165a0f5815d Growing Up Following Jesus means growing up spiritually into the loving, Christ-like people God created us to be. Lent is a time to focus on that process of growth, which involves letting go of immature ways of being and moving beyond an egocentric way of living. Spiritual practices like prayer, fasting, and doing acts of charity can be helpful in this process, but only if we keep the goal in mind: moving beyond ourselves and growing into the full stature of Christ.

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]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/growing-up-yTLG2Gzm Following Jesus means growing up spiritually into the loving, Christ-like people God created us to be. Lent is a time to focus on that process of growth, which involves letting go of immature ways of being and moving beyond an egocentric way of living. Spiritual practices like prayer, fasting, and doing acts of charity can be helpful in this process, but only if we keep the goal in mind: moving beyond ourselves and growing into the full stature of Christ.

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]]> Growing Up Church of Our Saviour 00:10:59 Following Jesus means growing up spiritually into the loving, Christ-like people God created us to be. Following Jesus means growing up spiritually into the loving, Christ-like people God created us to be. reflections on faith, christian podcast, spiritual maturity in christ, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, christian spiritual formation, prayer and reflection, following jesus daily, becoming like christ, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, letting go of ego in faith, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, lenten spiritual growth, living beyond self, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, lenten practices and transformation, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, growing into christlikeness, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, prayer fasting and charity, faith inspiration, love and grace false full bd680917-6d1d-4653-93f1-62bcf1be79a9 “Your face, Lord, Will I Seek” The most basic revelation of God that we all experience is the desire for God. Every human being deep down wants to be close to the divine nature which created us and loves us.One of the reasons we worship and pray is to stay in touch with that basic desire, which can be drowned out by the busyness and demands of daily life. The more we hear and respond to our yearning for God, the more God can move in our lives, blessing us and the people around us.

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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:03:20 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/your-face-lord-will-i-seek-kgoo1wl7-YZe66G1z The most basic revelation of God that we all experience is the desire for God. Every human being deep down wants to be close to the divine nature which created us and loves us.One of the reasons we worship and pray is to stay in touch with that basic desire, which can be drowned out by the busyness and demands of daily life. The more we hear and respond to our yearning for God, the more God can move in our lives, blessing us and the people around us.

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]]> “Your face, Lord, Will I Seek” Church of Our Saviour 00:09:11 The most basic revelation of God that we all experience is the desire for God. The most basic revelation of God that we all experience is the desire for God. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, staying connected to god, sermon podcast, church podcast, prayer and reflection, why we worship and pray, welcoming community, spiritual hunger and fulfillment, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, growing closer to god, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, deepening relationship with god, hope and belonging, midweek message, desire for god, longing for the divine, hearing god’s call, episcopal church podcast, god’s presence in daily life, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, responding to god’s voice, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full fbea1ee6-3772-4cfb-b77d-0af006c42aa3 You Are the Light of the World Jesus tells us that we are the light of the world, which means shining the light of God’s love in our current culture, which is cruel to immigrants. While we need to see the terrible way some are treated and stand against such behavior, we must do so with love and not anger. Rage will only obscure the light, so we must let go of anger with the help of the Holy Spirit.

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]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:28:26 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/you-are-the-light-of-the-world-9y5WoKES Jesus tells us that we are the light of the world, which means shining the light of God’s love in our current culture, which is cruel to immigrants. While we need to see the terrible way some are treated and stand against such behavior, we must do so with love and not anger. Rage will only obscure the light, so we must let go of anger with the help of the Holy Spirit.

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]]> You Are the Light of the World David Stoddart 00:12:24 Jesus tells us that we are the light of the world, which means shining the light of God’s love in our current culture, which is cruel to immigrants. Jesus tells us that we are the light of the world, which means shining the light of God’s love in our current culture, which is cruel to immigrants. christian podcast, affirming faith, righteousness in action, charlottesville episcopal church, loosing bonds, true worship, public witness, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, light of the world, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, salt of the earth, liberation, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, compassion, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, justice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, care for the poor, love and grace, restoration, light breaking forth false full 1ebab253-14d0-4909-960f-9f91ee0aaec7 “My Soul Waits for the Lord” Psalm 130 talks about waiting for the Lord, and Jesus also teaches us to watch for God so that we can be prepared to receive God whenever and however God comes to us. One of our primary tasks as a people of faith is to stay spiritually alert and so be open to the various ways God comes into our lives. Prayer and worship are crucial in this: they help us stay awake and they remind us that the God of love is always moving and inviting us to respond.

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]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/my-soul-waits-for-the-lord-63t7ov2n-jP5QAWjL Psalm 130 talks about waiting for the Lord, and Jesus also teaches us to watch for God so that we can be prepared to receive God whenever and however God comes to us. One of our primary tasks as a people of faith is to stay spiritually alert and so be open to the various ways God comes into our lives. Prayer and worship are crucial in this: they help us stay awake and they remind us that the God of love is always moving and inviting us to respond.

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]]> “My Soul Waits for the Lord” Church of Our Saviour 00:06:54 Psalm 130 talks about waiting for the Lord, and Jesus also teaches us to watch for God so that we can be prepared to receive God whenever and however God comes to us. Psalm 130 talks about waiting for the Lord, and Jesus also teaches us to watch for God so that we can be prepared to receive God whenever and however God comes to us. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, being open to god, prayer and reflection, staying spiritually alert, responding to god’s invitation, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, recognizing god’s presence, psalm 130 reflection, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, preparing for god’s movement, watchfulness in faith, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, prayer and worship life, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, christian spiritual awareness, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, waiting on the lord, faith inspiration, love and grace false full 019acb68-d6e5-4353-8d63-49b1c8a6d13c “His Hands Have Molded the Dry Land” God is the Creator of all, and being out in nature is a great way to connect with God. Many prominent Christian thinkers down through the centuries have claimed that there are two books of revelation: the book of creation and the book of scripture. There are many ways nature can reveal God to us, but one important way is by reminding us of the big picture, that we are part of a vast reality that is all held together on God’s love and God’s providential care.

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]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:53:53 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/his-hands-have-molded-the-dry-land-eOhXvUWA God is the Creator of all, and being out in nature is a great way to connect with God. Many prominent Christian thinkers down through the centuries have claimed that there are two books of revelation: the book of creation and the book of scripture. There are many ways nature can reveal God to us, but one important way is by reminding us of the big picture, that we are part of a vast reality that is all held together on God’s love and God’s providential care.

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]]> “His Hands Have Molded the Dry Land” Church of Our Saviour 00:08:03 God is the Creator of all, and being out in nature is a great way to connect with God. God is the Creator of all, and being out in nature is a great way to connect with God. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, god as creator of all, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, book of creation and scripture, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, god’s providential care, faith and the natural world, episcopal community, god in nature, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, experiencing god in creation, seeing the big picture through faith, episcopal church podcast, christian view of nature, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, creation reveals god, faith inspiration, love and grace, connecting with god outdoors false full 8b62ed7b-8b52-4659-a28a-0b1f68fc8e47 The Sin of the World Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, the whole world. Not only does God forgive us, but God holds us blameless. Accepting that Christ takes away sin and blame sets us free to live better and love more fully.That is good for us, and good for the people we impact. We can’t share what we do not have, so accepting the mercy and compassion of God helps us to be merciful and compassionate towards others.

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]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:35:18 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sin-of-the-world-IgGqA0jv Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, the whole world. Not only does God forgive us, but God holds us blameless. Accepting that Christ takes away sin and blame sets us free to live better and love more fully.That is good for us, and good for the people we impact. We can’t share what we do not have, so accepting the mercy and compassion of God helps us to be merciful and compassionate towards others.

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]]> The Sin of the World David Stoddart 00:12:05 Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, the whole world. Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, the whole world. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, universal redemption, trust in god’s love, sermon podcast, witness (john the baptist), faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, sin of the world, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, lamb of god, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, atonement, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, grace, freedom from guilt and shame, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, blamelessness, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, discipleship (“come and see”), mercy, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, forgiveness, love and grace false full 5c1d89a9-39eb-4c62-961d-983e3425922f Treasure in Clay Jars Psalm 103 tells us that God remembers that we are but dust, but God does more than have pity on our frailty: God uses our weakness to draw close to us.When we realize our limitations and needs, we are humble enough to let God work through us. Paul says we have this treasure in clay jars because God wants to shine through us, and our weakness gives God an opportunity to do just that.

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]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/treasure-in-clay-jars-5xNNSkEZ Psalm 103 tells us that God remembers that we are but dust, but God does more than have pity on our frailty: God uses our weakness to draw close to us.When we realize our limitations and needs, we are humble enough to let God work through us. Paul says we have this treasure in clay jars because God wants to shine through us, and our weakness gives God an opportunity to do just that.

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]]> Treasure in Clay Jars Church of Our Saviour 00:08:40 Psalm 103 tells us that God remembers that we are but dust, but God does more than have pity on our frailty: God uses our weakness to draw close to us. Psalm 103 tells us that God remembers that we are but dust, but God does more than have pity on our frailty: God uses our weakness to draw close to us. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, psalm 103 reflection, god’s power in our frailty, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, dependence on god, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, god works through weakness, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, treasure in clay jars, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, god shining through us, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, spiritual humility and grace, scripture reflection, strength in weakness, god remembers we are dust, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace, humility in the christian life false full 7eb1816d-73b8-45c5-ac6e-4137dba4d573 Let It Be So Now: Choosing Consent When Life Interrupts When Jesus comes to John for baptism, John resists, certain this is not how the story is supposed to go. Jesus responds with an invitation: “Let it be so now”—a call to consent, to show up, stay present, and trust that God is at work even in the interruptions. Perhaps Jesus is offering us the same invitation.

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]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:52:38 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/let-it-be-so-now-choosing-consent-when-life-interrupts-HMyqhst3 When Jesus comes to John for baptism, John resists, certain this is not how the story is supposed to go. Jesus responds with an invitation: “Let it be so now”—a call to consent, to show up, stay present, and trust that God is at work even in the interruptions. Perhaps Jesus is offering us the same invitation.

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]]> Let It Be So Now: Choosing Consent When Life Interrupts Kathleen Sturges 00:11:21 When Jesus comes to John for baptism, John resists, certain this is not how the story is supposed to go. When Jesus comes to John for baptism, John resists, certain this is not how the story is supposed to go. christian podcast, beloved son, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, baptism of jesus, trust in god, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, obedience, blessing, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, john the baptist, episcopal community, spiritual growth, saying yes to god, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, holy spirit descending, fulfillment of righteousness, hope and belonging, heaven opened, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, humility, let it be so now, resistance & consent, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, unexpected interruption, love and grace, divine affirmation false full 71b1e73e-680c-4e10-8866-afa8a1393a35 “He Remembers We Are But Dust” Psalm 103 assures us that God understands the frailty of our human nature, but in Jesus God not only understands that frailty – he lives it. Christ embraces human nature in all its weakness and shows only compassion and love. When we pray to God for help of any kind, we are not praying to a deity who doesn’t understand our condition and who just wants to punish and condemn us: we are praying to a God who has tender love for us as we are and wants to show us mercy.

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]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/he-remembers-we-are-but-dust-vYNUJ4Fp Psalm 103 assures us that God understands the frailty of our human nature, but in Jesus God not only understands that frailty – he lives it. Christ embraces human nature in all its weakness and shows only compassion and love. When we pray to God for help of any kind, we are not praying to a deity who doesn’t understand our condition and who just wants to punish and condemn us: we are praying to a God who has tender love for us as we are and wants to show us mercy.

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]]> “He Remembers We Are But Dust” Church of Our Saviour 00:08:42 Psalm 103 assures us that God understands the frailty of our human nature, but in Jesus God not only understands that frailty – he lives it. Psalm 103 assures us that God understands the frailty of our human nature, but in Jesus God not only understands that frailty – he lives it. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, god who understands suffering, charlottesville episcopal church, praying to a loving god, god’s compassion and mercy, christ’s love for humanity, sermon podcast, god understands our frailty, psalm 103 reflection, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, god’s tender love for us, virginia episcopal community, grace instead of condemnation, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, jesus shares our humanity, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace, trusting in god’s mercy false full 1dd07aa6-a857-4c90-b0b6-c4a94be32842 Humble Enough to See the Light of Christ The Epiphany is a beautiful story about the love of Christ being revealed to all people. While powerful forces in the world resist that, people who are humble enough can both see the light of Christ revealed in mercy and compassion, and share that light with others. As Christians, we don’t own Jesus: we bear witness to his life, death, and resurrection as the full manifestation of God’s love for all people.

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]]> Tue, 6 Jan 2026 17:23:59 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/humble-enough-to-see-the-light-of-christ-P8BxQKUh The Epiphany is a beautiful story about the love of Christ being revealed to all people. While powerful forces in the world resist that, people who are humble enough can both see the light of Christ revealed in mercy and compassion, and share that light with others. As Christians, we don’t own Jesus: we bear witness to his life, death, and resurrection as the full manifestation of God’s love for all people.

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]]> Humble Enough to See the Light of Christ David Stoddart 00:11:52 The Epiphany is a beautiful story about the love of Christ being revealed to all people. The Epiphany is a beautiful story about the love of Christ being revealed to all people. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, light to the nations, witness, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, gentiles included, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, magi / wise men, homage, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, incarnation, epiphany, god’s inclusive love, mystery revealed, resistance to grace, refugee christ, power and politics, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, shared inheritance, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, divine light, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, radical welcome, unity in christ, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, humility, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, foreigners / outsiders, love and grace, universal salvation false full 444d848d-59b8-47f6-af5f-cfc3053d63c6 God with Us, Again Every Christmas, we return to a story we already know—angels and shepherds, a manger and a child, the message of God with us. We come back not because the story has changed, but because we have. Faith is not only about knowing the story, but allowing it to shape us, moving the good news from head to heart. In the midst of our changing lives, Christmas invites us to encounter the God who comes close in vulnerability and love, reminding us that whatever story we bring with us is held within the greater story of God’s love.

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]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/god-with-us-again-Ve4q925p Every Christmas, we return to a story we already know—angels and shepherds, a manger and a child, the message of God with us. We come back not because the story has changed, but because we have. Faith is not only about knowing the story, but allowing it to shape us, moving the good news from head to heart. In the midst of our changing lives, Christmas invites us to encounter the God who comes close in vulnerability and love, reminding us that whatever story we bring with us is held within the greater story of God’s love.

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]]> God with Us, Again Kathleen Sturges 00:11:13 Every Christmas, we return to a story we already know—angels and shepherds, a manger and a child, the message of God with us. Every Christmas, we return to a story we already know—angels and shepherds, a manger and a child, the message of God with us. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, “this day” salvation, ordinary people - holy moment, god with us (emmanuel), faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, head to heart faith, welcoming community, faith and life, story that bears repeating, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, fear to joy, episcopal community, spiritual growth, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, displacement & humility, change & vulnerability, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, good news of great joy, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, god enters our story, light in the darkness, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, praise - wonder - trust, shepherds & angels, love and grace, being changed by encounter false full aca33552-6394-4246-a153-1e835cbd18b1 Saying Yes to Being Changed Saying yes to God bearing Christ in us creates permanent, biological, ontological change - and that's exactly what Advent is inviting us into. Mary and Joseph’s YES might not have made sense from the outside but was a deep and holy call. What could a YES in our own lives mean as we invite Emmanuel to be born into our own hearts.

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]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:54:35 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Emily Rutledge) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/saying-yes-to-being-changed-Fs9SPLSs Saying yes to God bearing Christ in us creates permanent, biological, ontological change - and that's exactly what Advent is inviting us into. Mary and Joseph’s YES might not have made sense from the outside but was a deep and holy call. What could a YES in our own lives mean as we invite Emmanuel to be born into our own hearts.

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]]> Saying Yes to Being Changed Emily Rutledge 00:12:09 Saying yes to God bearing Christ in us creates permanent, biological, ontological change - and that's exactly what Advent is inviting us into. Saying yes to God bearing Christ in us creates permanent, biological, ontological change - and that's exactly what Advent is inviting us into. christian podcast, affirming faith, permanent change, charlottesville episcopal church, immanuel, sermon podcast, saying yes, advent hope, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, sign, mary, welcoming community, faith and life, divine presence, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, obedience, weekly sermon, christian reflection, transformation, inclusive christianity, fear and trust, episcopal community, spiritual growth, incarnation, god with us, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, ontological change, joseph, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, baptismal identity, spiritual encouragement, christ within us, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace, reconciliation false full d5d45f75-5983-4b81-9041-de048a6169c8 “My Soul Waits for the Lord” Psalm 130 highlights one of the great themes of Advent: waiting for God. We remember how our ancestors waited for Christ, even as we continue to wait for the final coming of Christ. We also wait for Christ to come in our daily lives, which is paradoxical because we already have the Spirit of Christ within us. It is important to practice watchful waiting, however, so that we do not miss God when God is working in our lives. Many saints and mystics have also taught that God sometimes makes us wait in order to purify our intention so that it is God we are waiting for, and not something less than God.

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/my-soul-waits-for-the-lord-YcncGvT2 Psalm 130 highlights one of the great themes of Advent: waiting for God. We remember how our ancestors waited for Christ, even as we continue to wait for the final coming of Christ. We also wait for Christ to come in our daily lives, which is paradoxical because we already have the Spirit of Christ within us. It is important to practice watchful waiting, however, so that we do not miss God when God is working in our lives. Many saints and mystics have also taught that God sometimes makes us wait in order to purify our intention so that it is God we are waiting for, and not something less than God.

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]]> “My Soul Waits for the Lord” Church of Our Saviour 00:09:00 Psalm 130 highlights one of the great themes of Advent: waiting for God. Psalm 130 highlights one of the great themes of Advent: waiting for God. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, psalm 130 reflection, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, recognizing god at work, watchful waiting in faith, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, christ’s coming and return, spiritual patience and trust, god purifies our desires, hope and belonging, midweek message, waiting for god, episcopal church podcast, advent waiting, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, christian hope and expectation, spirit of christ within us, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full d94501c1-d5e9-4529-b415-887a9c8eceac Living in the Gap When John the Baptist finds himself imprisoned and uncertain, his question to Jesus echoes a familiar human experience: the painful space, the gap between what we hoped for and what we are living. Such unmet expectations can shake our faith – and Jesus responds not with simple answers, but with signs of God’s quiet, merciful work in the world. In this season of Advent, we are invited to see where the kingdom of God is already breaking in, even when it doesn’t necessarily look the way we might expect.

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]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:55:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/living-in-the-gap-v4b5ONY_ When John the Baptist finds himself imprisoned and uncertain, his question to Jesus echoes a familiar human experience: the painful space, the gap between what we hoped for and what we are living. Such unmet expectations can shake our faith – and Jesus responds not with simple answers, but with signs of God’s quiet, merciful work in the world. In this season of Advent, we are invited to see where the kingdom of God is already breaking in, even when it doesn’t necessarily look the way we might expect.

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]]> Living in the Gap Kathleen Sturges 00:12:24 When John the Baptist finds himself imprisoned and uncertain, his question to Jesus echoes a familiar human experience: the painful space, the gap between what we hoped for and what we are living. When John the Baptist finds himself imprisoned and uncertain, his question to Jesus echoes a familiar human experience: the painful space, the gap between what we hoped for and what we are living. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, faith in uncertainty, “are you the one?”, sermon podcast, doubt / questioning, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, prison, inclusive church, hope in waiting, episcopal preaching, messiah, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, advent, john the baptist, quiet mercy, episcopal community, spiritual growth, god at work, church of our saviour charlottesville, expectations, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, fulfilled scripture, hope and belonging, healing & restoration, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace, good news to the poor, signs of the kingdom false full 9aa6255c-5778-4c0e-a5f6-c6b6cf87337a Prayer is Spending Time While there is no one right way to pray for others, if we desire to be channels of God’s love and power we will want to find ways to spend time in prayer. One way to do that is to use our imagination and envision God’s light touching someone in need. Another way would be to use a form of the Jesus prayer to soak a person in prayer. The goal of any such method is to devote time and energy to praying so that we give the Holy Spirit more room to move through us, which God clearly wants to do.

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]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:39:11 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/prayer-is-spending-time-h97YxYy9 While there is no one right way to pray for others, if we desire to be channels of God’s love and power we will want to find ways to spend time in prayer. One way to do that is to use our imagination and envision God’s light touching someone in need. Another way would be to use a form of the Jesus prayer to soak a person in prayer. The goal of any such method is to devote time and energy to praying so that we give the Holy Spirit more room to move through us, which God clearly wants to do.

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]]> Prayer is Spending Time David Stoddart 00:09:42 While there is no one right way to pray for others, if we desire to be channels of God’s love and power we will want to find ways to spend time in prayer. While there is no one right way to pray for others, if we desire to be channels of God’s love and power we will want to find ways to spend time in prayer. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, praying with imagination, christian prayer methods, sermon podcast, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, praying for others, intercessory prayer, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, jesus prayer practice, growing in prayer life, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, praying with intention, hope and belonging, midweek message, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, being a channel of god’s love, how to pray for someone, love and grace, holy spirit working through us false full 34a79200-773f-41e0-ae0d-489f0106811b Preparing for Salvation The only people who will welcome a savior are the people who know they need a savior. John the Baptist criticized the religious leaders of his day because they did not truly want the salvation which Christ would bring. They were self-sufficient.Jesus offers us wholeness and unity with God, and the best we can prepare to receive that is to not be self-sufficient but rather to acknowledge all the ways we are not whole and all the ways we do not feel one with God. Those are the very places which Christ can touch with the love and mercy of God to save us.

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]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 16:49:39 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/preparing-for-salvation-D0PuIdcl The only people who will welcome a savior are the people who know they need a savior. John the Baptist criticized the religious leaders of his day because they did not truly want the salvation which Christ would bring. They were self-sufficient.Jesus offers us wholeness and unity with God, and the best we can prepare to receive that is to not be self-sufficient but rather to acknowledge all the ways we are not whole and all the ways we do not feel one with God. Those are the very places which Christ can touch with the love and mercy of God to save us.

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]]> Preparing for Salvation David Stoddart 00:12:56 The only people who will welcome a savior are the people who know they need a savior. The only people who will welcome a savior are the people who know they need a savior. christian podcast, affirming faith, salvation / need for a savior, charlottesville episcopal church, confession of sins, kingdom of heaven, sermon podcast, coming messiah, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, prepare the way, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, baptism, brood of vipers, inclusive christianity, advent, wilderness, john the baptist, episcopal community, spiritual growth, church of our saviour charlottesville, holy spirit and fire, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, true repentance / bearing fruit, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, repentance / metanoia, christmas, spiritual encouragement, winnowing fork, progressive christian podcast, pharisees and sadducees, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace, judgment / axe at the root false full 046ea14b-6141-4d40-8623-a8b41976b6f1 “I Called to the Lord, and He Answered Me” The Psalms assure us many times that God answers prayer, but what does that mean? We’ve all had the experience, for example, of praying for healing and not receiving it. Clearly prayer is not magic, nor is it a way of invoking an indifferent God to intervene in our affairs from a distance. Prayer is a way of channeling God’s love, and cooperating with that love as we focus it on people who need that love to bless and heal them in particular ways. While one cannot quantify the power of love, knowing God’s love more is the greatest answer to any prayer.

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]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/i-called-to-the-lord-and-he-answered-me-xOyADLTi The Psalms assure us many times that God answers prayer, but what does that mean? We’ve all had the experience, for example, of praying for healing and not receiving it. Clearly prayer is not magic, nor is it a way of invoking an indifferent God to intervene in our affairs from a distance. Prayer is a way of channeling God’s love, and cooperating with that love as we focus it on people who need that love to bless and heal them in particular ways. While one cannot quantify the power of love, knowing God’s love more is the greatest answer to any prayer.

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]]> “I Called to the Lord, and He Answered Me” Church of Our Saviour 00:09:11 The Psalms assure us many times that God answers prayer, but what does that mean? The Psalms assure us many times that God answers prayer, but what does that mean? reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, understanding unanswered prayer, prayer and reflection, christian view of healing prayer, welcoming community, faith and life, prayer is not magic, weekly devotional, inclusive church, prayer as love in action, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, cooperating with god in prayer, hope and belonging, midweek message, deeper relationship with god, god answers prayer, meaning of prayer in christianity, power of prayer explained, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, channeling god’s love, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full c16a625f-a402-4bda-aac1-2aa9484155a0 Ready for the Unexpected Rather than fearing the unexpected, Advent invites us to ready ourselves in a way that helps us to recognize Christ’s presence in the midst of our ordinary days. While Jesus speaks of his future return, we also remember that God is continually arriving here and now, breaking into our lives in both big and small ways. This season becomes our invitation to slow down, stay awake, and make space for the God who comes to us every moment of every day.

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]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 17:02:14 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/ready-for-the-unexpected-VAsgkDZY Rather than fearing the unexpected, Advent invites us to ready ourselves in a way that helps us to recognize Christ’s presence in the midst of our ordinary days. While Jesus speaks of his future return, we also remember that God is continually arriving here and now, breaking into our lives in both big and small ways. This season becomes our invitation to slow down, stay awake, and make space for the God who comes to us every moment of every day.

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]]> Ready for the Unexpected Kathleen Sturges 00:11:54 Rather than fearing the unexpected, Advent invites us to ready ourselves in a way that helps us to recognize Christ’s presence in the midst of our ordinary days. Rather than fearing the unexpected, Advent invites us to ready ourselves in a way that helps us to recognize Christ’s presence in the midst of our ordinary days. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, hope not fear, preparation, unexpected, watchfulness, sermon podcast, daily coming of christ, openness, faithfulness, faith and inclusion, god’s presence, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, advent, episcopal community, spiritual growth, readiness, son of man, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, days of noah, hope and belonging, formation, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, no one knows the day or hour, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, alertness, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace, vigilance false full ff152c8c-337c-483b-8054-4d1d42f6bf9d Christ the King: From Drag Shows to Drag Races Jesus models a radically different kind of kingship and kingdom; one marked by mercy, servanthood, vulnerability and wide-open welcome. Through the lens of two queens; Queen Emma of Hawaii and country music legend Dolly Parton. What does it mean for us to participate in the upside-down Kingdom of God in our world today?

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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:55:48 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Emily Rutledge) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/christ-the-king-from-drag-shows-to-drag-races-pg_lDYYx Jesus models a radically different kind of kingship and kingdom; one marked by mercy, servanthood, vulnerability and wide-open welcome. Through the lens of two queens; Queen Emma of Hawaii and country music legend Dolly Parton. What does it mean for us to participate in the upside-down Kingdom of God in our world today?

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]]> Christ the King: From Drag Shows to Drag Races Emily Rutledge 00:12:29 Jesus models a radically different kind of kingship and kingdom; one marked by mercy, servanthood, vulnerability and wide-open welcome. Jesus models a radically different kind of kingship and kingdom; one marked by mercy, servanthood, vulnerability and wide-open welcome. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, radical inclusion, servant leadership, generosity, sermon podcast, mercy not merit, faith and inclusion, queen emma, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, kingdom of god, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, upside-down kingdom, inclusive christianity, advent, christ the king, episcopal community, spiritual growth, dolly parton, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, hawaiian monarchy, gospel teaching, king kamehameha iv, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, "jesus remember me", spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace, reconciliation false full 6813ad20-2c4c-4266-8ccd-ee6a4066639d God of the Living Our fear of death often drives us to hold on too tightly - to build, achieve, or outlast. Yet Jesus points us toward a larger truth: that death has no power in the presence of the living God. When we trust that love is stronger than death, we are set free to fully and freely live in this world and the next.

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]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:32:13 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/god-of-the-living-TYLgE_ZZ Our fear of death often drives us to hold on too tightly - to build, achieve, or outlast. Yet Jesus points us toward a larger truth: that death has no power in the presence of the living God. When we trust that love is stronger than death, we are set free to fully and freely live in this world and the next.

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]]> God of the Living Kathleen Sturges 00:12:47 Our fear of death often drives us to hold on too tightly - to build, achieve, or outlast. Our fear of death often drives us to hold on too tightly - to build, achieve, or outlast. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, gospel of luke, human fear and control, hope and eternity, sermon podcast, illusion of permanence, letting go of fear, spiritual freedom, faith and inclusion, living fully, sadducees and resurrection, prayer and reflection, living in the present, welcoming community, faith and life, jesus’ teaching on eternal life, “god of the living”, trust in god, inclusive church, transformation after death, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, julian of norwich — “all shall be well”, inclusive christianity, marriage in the resurrection, children of the resurrection, fear of death, episcopal community, spiritual growth, divine love and eternal care, mystery of faith, faith and mortality, acts 17:28, resurrection, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, god of the living, life after death, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, christian hope, human strategies against mortality, open and affirming, letting go and trusting god, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, god of abraham isaac and jacob, love and grace, eternal life false full 391f7ab9-5bea-46c9-9d95-53def9240251 “Your Face, Lord, Will I Seek” Many Psalms address our desire for God and our search for God. Psalm 27:11 reminds us that we seek the “face” of God, meaning to know God as God really is. Such a desire is implanted in us by God, and acting on it at all is a sign of the Holy Spirit’s presence within us. If we are willing to follow the Spirit’s lead and seek for God, we will find God in the many different circumstances of our lives.

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]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/your-face-lord-will-i-seek-y3bbCpF_ Many Psalms address our desire for God and our search for God. Psalm 27:11 reminds us that we seek the “face” of God, meaning to know God as God really is. Such a desire is implanted in us by God, and acting on it at all is a sign of the Holy Spirit’s presence within us. If we are willing to follow the Spirit’s lead and seek for God, we will find God in the many different circumstances of our lives.

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]]> “Your Face, Lord, Will I Seek” Church of Our Saviour 00:08:39 Many Psalms address our desire for God and our search for God. Many Psalms address our desire for God and our search for God. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, knowing god as he is, sermon podcast, church podcast, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, finding god in all circumstances, spiritual longing and faith, christian reflection, growing closer to god, inclusive christianity, following the spirit’s lead, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, seeking the face of god, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, searching for god in daily life, hope and belonging, midweek message, desire for god, psalm 27 reflection, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, holy spirit within us, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full b2ad0912-2b27-40f6-8bef-3242c4fbfd62 One Mystics and saints through the centuries have affirmed a core truth of the New Testament: we are all one. In the midst of our diversity, with all our different gifts and experiences, we are united to one another and all creation. The ethics of Jesus really demand that we see ourselves as being one with others. The church is where we can all learn to be united in love. When we do that, we become a living sacrament to the world around us, a sign that all people are one in the love of God.

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]]> Tue, 4 Nov 2025 17:08:33 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/one-VsswbBj3 Mystics and saints through the centuries have affirmed a core truth of the New Testament: we are all one. In the midst of our diversity, with all our different gifts and experiences, we are united to one another and all creation. The ethics of Jesus really demand that we see ourselves as being one with others. The church is where we can all learn to be united in love. When we do that, we become a living sacrament to the world around us, a sign that all people are one in the love of God.

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]]> One David Stoddart 00:11:09 Mystics and saints through the centuries have affirmed a core truth of the New Testament: we are all one. Mystics and saints through the centuries have affirmed a core truth of the New Testament: we are all one. christian podcast, affirming faith, body-soul separation, charlottesville episcopal church, ethical consequences of unity, separation / false separation, near-death experience, sermon podcast, god as unity and trinity, faith and inclusion, trauma and healing, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, love of neighbor as self, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, mystical experience, transformation, inclusive christianity, resurrection / life after death, episcopal community, spiritual growth, communion of saints, unity / oneness, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, childhood abuse / abusive mother, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, energy of pure love / divine love, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, body of christ, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace, christian unity in diversity false full 57b59f36-05b1-447d-af7e-31c082b2f654 “I Put My Trust in Your Mercy” Trusting in the mercy of God is a fundamental feature of the life of faith. Doing so does not prevent us from going through times of pain, but it does remind us that all of our life experiences – the good and the bad – are enfolded in the infinite love of God. God’s mercy ensures that everything we go through will lead us to our ultimate fulfillment and happiness. Trusting in that enables us to keep on loving and doing good in a challenging world, and not give into despair. 

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]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/i-put-my-trust-in-your-mercy-tXvTO0x_ Trusting in the mercy of God is a fundamental feature of the life of faith. Doing so does not prevent us from going through times of pain, but it does remind us that all of our life experiences – the good and the bad – are enfolded in the infinite love of God. God’s mercy ensures that everything we go through will lead us to our ultimate fulfillment and happiness. Trusting in that enables us to keep on loving and doing good in a challenging world, and not give into despair. 

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]]> “I Put My Trust in Your Mercy” Church of Our Saviour 00:08:36 Trusting in the mercy of God is a fundamental feature of the life of faith. Trusting in the mercy of God is a fundamental feature of the life of faith. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, christian perseverance, sermon podcast, church podcast, living with faith and hope, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, finding purpose in hardship, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, god’s love in suffering, christian living, virginia episcopal community, god’s mercy and grace, overcoming despair with faith, trusting god through pain, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, faith in difficult times, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, hope in god’s plan, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace, trusting in god’s mercy false full 4101ec3c-52c3-437d-a6a8-4c67f855e563 When the Waiting Feels Too Long Even when our prayers feel unanswered, God’s persistence never wavers. Jesus invites us through the story of the persistent widow to not lose heart but, instead, to keep coming, keep praying, and keep trusting. Because it turns out that persistence in prayer isn’t really about changing God’s mind, it’s about transforming our own hearts.

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]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:34:25 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/when-the-waiting-feels-too-long-HjpL8L_k Even when our prayers feel unanswered, God’s persistence never wavers. Jesus invites us through the story of the persistent widow to not lose heart but, instead, to keep coming, keep praying, and keep trusting. Because it turns out that persistence in prayer isn’t really about changing God’s mind, it’s about transforming our own hearts.

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]]> When the Waiting Feels Too Long Kathleen Sturges 00:11:22 Even when our prayers feel unanswered, God’s persistence never wavers. Even when our prayers feel unanswered, God’s persistence never wavers. if god be for us, christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, trusting in god, god's love, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, prayers prayer, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, god is there, church of our saviour charlottesville, luke 18, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, prayer praying, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace false full d909ffd9-b3a4-494f-951d-1d7c9eb10fbd Discernment – The Importance of Community Jesus formed a community because we need each other to grow in love and faith. One of the gifts that other people offer us is help with discernment. Sharing thoughts and ideas with people we trust can help us determine if it’s of God. Others can help us see how a possible course of action is impacting us, and they can also provide insights into whether something seems in sync with Christ or not.

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]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:05:06 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/discernment-the-importance-of-community-nNfri2ZY Jesus formed a community because we need each other to grow in love and faith. One of the gifts that other people offer us is help with discernment. Sharing thoughts and ideas with people we trust can help us determine if it’s of God. Others can help us see how a possible course of action is impacting us, and they can also provide insights into whether something seems in sync with Christ or not.

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]]> Discernment – The Importance of Community Church of Our Saviour 00:07:51 Jesus formed a community because we need each other to grow in love and faith. Jesus formed a community because we need each other to grow in love and faith. reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, church community support, christian community, spiritual discernment, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, church podcast, seeking wise counsel, prayer and reflection, following jesus in community, welcoming community, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, growing in faith together, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, faith and relationships, episcopal church podcast, living out faith together, spiritual practice, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, discernment in community, scripture reflection, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, hearing god through others, faith inspiration, love and grace false full b53e407c-7637-4961-acca-6809cddc7003 The Slow Speed of Gratitude Giving thanks to God isn’t for God’s sake, it’s for ours. The story of the ten lepers reveals how gratitude transforms mere healing into true wholeness. While we often rush from one crisis to the next, forgetting past blessings, gratitude slows us down to notice God’s constant grace. Expressing our thanks to God is not about exercising good manners but a deep form of prayer that connects us with the Divine Giver. Because in the end, gratitude doesn’t change God—it changes us, awakening us to the wonder of a life held in divine love.

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]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:52:01 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Kathleen Sturges) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-slow-speed-of-gratitude-Iib2uNDC Giving thanks to God isn’t for God’s sake, it’s for ours. The story of the ten lepers reveals how gratitude transforms mere healing into true wholeness. While we often rush from one crisis to the next, forgetting past blessings, gratitude slows us down to notice God’s constant grace. Expressing our thanks to God is not about exercising good manners but a deep form of prayer that connects us with the Divine Giver. Because in the end, gratitude doesn’t change God—it changes us, awakening us to the wonder of a life held in divine love.

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]]> The Slow Speed of Gratitude Kathleen Sturges 00:11:48 Giving thanks to God isn’t for God’s sake, it’s for ours. Giving thanks to God isn’t for God’s sake, it’s for ours. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, god is goodness, inclusive church, god is good, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, thanks to god, goodness of god, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, thanks give, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace false full 705a301a-e1a1-49ab-8063-15d2b9c743b3 Discernment – Know the Tree by Its Fruit One of the things we can do when trying to discern whether God is leading us to do something is to sit with the idea and see if it produces “good fruit.” If it leads to feelings of love, peace, and happiness, then the Holy Spirit may well be at work. If it leads to negative feelings of anger, resentment, pride, or self-righteousness, then it is probably not from God. Whether we are assessing a future plan or evaluating what we are currently doing, the presence of God should produce good fruit. Above all, it should make us more loving human beings, which is the surest sign that God is leading us.

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]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/discernment-know-the-tree-by-its-fruit-vocqjHEz One of the things we can do when trying to discern whether God is leading us to do something is to sit with the idea and see if it produces “good fruit.” If it leads to feelings of love, peace, and happiness, then the Holy Spirit may well be at work. If it leads to negative feelings of anger, resentment, pride, or self-righteousness, then it is probably not from God. Whether we are assessing a future plan or evaluating what we are currently doing, the presence of God should produce good fruit. Above all, it should make us more loving human beings, which is the surest sign that God is leading us.

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]]> Discernment – Know the Tree by Its Fruit Church of Our Saviour 00:08:26 One of the things we can do when trying to discern whether God is leading us to do something is to sit with the idea and see if it produces “good fruit.” One of the things we can do when trying to discern whether God is leading us to do something is to sit with the idea and see if it produces “good fruit.” christian podcast, discernment, spiritual discernment, faith, modern christian living, episcopal tradition, listening to the holy spirit, hope, spiritual reflection, evaluating spiritual fruit, how to know if god is leading you, hearing god’s voice, walking with god, faith in daily life, god’s love, prayer, faith and reflection, spiritual awareness, following god’s direction, peace, trusting god’s plan, presence, episcopal church, grace, compassion, inner peace, love and compassion, christian decision making, faith community, spiritual encouragement, peace and love in decision making, christian spirituality, intention, fruit of the spirit, coos love podcast, discerning god’s will, recognizing god’s guidance, good fruit, episcopal podcast false full 3d1a2c24-a887-4326-bb41-793a9a1cc4ee Increase Our Faith? While we may feel like we need more faith, Jesus assures us that we have the faith we need. Even faith the size of a mustard seed is enough to do wondrous deeds. Our task as followers of Christ is not to wait until we have great faith before we act, but to use the faith we have and trust in God’s love and goodness, even when we don’t feel confident or certain.

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]]> Tue, 7 Oct 2025 17:33:33 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/increase-our-faith-AvFIP5xK While we may feel like we need more faith, Jesus assures us that we have the faith we need. Even faith the size of a mustard seed is enough to do wondrous deeds. Our task as followers of Christ is not to wait until we have great faith before we act, but to use the faith we have and trust in God’s love and goodness, even when we don’t feel confident or certain.

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]]> Increase Our Faith? David Stoddart 00:10:35 While we may feel like we need more faith, Jesus assures us that we have the faith we need. While we may feel like we need more faith, Jesus assures us that we have the faith we need. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, faith and mustard seed, inclusive church, faith of a mustard seed, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, find faith, episcopal community, spiritual growth, passage about faith, faith what is faith, church of our saviour charlottesville, luke 17, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace false full a992fca0-4f9c-44c7-9c70-0753a179d3f9 Discernment – Knowing Yourself Trying to discern whether God is speaking to us or leading us in a certain way requires knowing ourselves well. God is intimately close to our souls, our true selves, and so it is helpful to  practice meditative or contemplative forms of prayer that allow us to go deep and connect with our souls. It’s also crucial that we practice awareness and pay attention to what is really happening within us and what is actually driving us. The closer we get to our true selves, the closer we get to God, because in Christ we are united to God is love. 

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]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/discernment-knowing-yourself-ZT_lPszI Trying to discern whether God is speaking to us or leading us in a certain way requires knowing ourselves well. God is intimately close to our souls, our true selves, and so it is helpful to  practice meditative or contemplative forms of prayer that allow us to go deep and connect with our souls. It’s also crucial that we practice awareness and pay attention to what is really happening within us and what is actually driving us. The closer we get to our true selves, the closer we get to God, because in Christ we are united to God is love. 

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]]> Discernment – Knowing Yourself Church of Our Saviour 00:11:53 Trying to discern whether God is speaking to us or leading us in a certain way requires knowing ourselves well. Trying to discern whether God is speaking to us or leading us in a certain way requires knowing ourselves well. listening for god, reflections on faith, christian podcast, affirming faith, spiritual discernment, charlottesville episcopal church, spiritual growth through reflection, sermon podcast, knowing your true self, awareness and spirituality, church podcast, how to hear god, spiritual reflection, prayer and reflection, inner peace in christ, finding god in stillness, divine guidance, welcoming community, god’s presence within, faith and life, weekly devotional, inclusive church, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, christian living, virginia episcopal community, inner awareness, contemplative prayer, discerning god’s voice, gospel message, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, hope and belonging, midweek message, meditative prayer, connecting with your soul, faith and mindfulness, soul connection, episcopal church podcast, spiritual practice, open and affirming, union with god, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, scripture reflection, god’s love and presence, self-awareness and faith, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, faith inspiration, love and grace false full fef2d575-fb24-49d1-85e3-86a3c84f55e4 Windows Down Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:55:25 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Emily Rutledge) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/windows-down-WLoDBDiJ Windows Down Emily Rutledge 00:15:30 christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace false full 6bc14f76-513a-47b9-9771-d022516684e9 Praying for All in Authority . . . No Matter Who They Are Jesus teaches that we should pray for everyone, and that includes all those in positions of authority. The Apostle Paul says the same thing in his first letter to Timothy. Even when we disagree with them or actively oppose them, praying for them is a way to keep us grounded in love and to remind us that even leaders doing harm are still human. Our prayer gives God a way to touch their hearts and our hearts as well.

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]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:43:26 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/praying-for-all-in-authority-no-matter-who-they-are-NpzbfybN Jesus teaches that we should pray for everyone, and that includes all those in positions of authority. The Apostle Paul says the same thing in his first letter to Timothy. Even when we disagree with them or actively oppose them, praying for them is a way to keep us grounded in love and to remind us that even leaders doing harm are still human. Our prayer gives God a way to touch their hearts and our hearts as well.

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]]> Praying for All in Authority . . . No Matter Who They Are David Stoddart 00:11:23 Jesus teaches that we should pray for everyone, and that includes all those in positions of authority. Jesus teaches that we should pray for everyone, and that includes all those in positions of authority. christian podcast, affirming faith, charlottesville episcopal church, sermon podcast, faith and inclusion, prayer and reflection, welcoming community, faith and life, inclusive church, episcopal preaching, weekly sermon, christian reflection, inclusive christianity, episcopal community, spiritual growth, church of our saviour charlottesville, episcopal sermons, sunday sermon, hope and belonging, gospel teaching, episcopal church podcast, open and affirming, faith-based podcast, spiritual encouragement, progressive christian podcast, message of love, episcopal spirituality, coos love podcast, love and grace false full d5d5a154-df10-41a1-ac2f-b04f664acde7 Religion Should Lead to Love We may cherish the outward forms of religion, but all true religion should lead us to deeper love. Our rituals, traditions, and doctrines are a means to a greater end: to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourself. We can enjoy the clay jar that contains the treasure, like we can enjoy liturgical worship and our way of being church, but it’s the treasure that really matters – and that treasure is love.

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]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/religion-should-lead-to-love-_lL4sRqx We may cherish the outward forms of religion, but all true religion should lead us to deeper love. Our rituals, traditions, and doctrines are a means to a greater end: to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourself. We can enjoy the clay jar that contains the treasure, like we can enjoy liturgical worship and our way of being church, but it’s the treasure that really matters – and that treasure is love.

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]]> Religion Should Lead to Love Church of Our Saviour 00:08:26 We may cherish the outward forms of religion, but all true religion should lead us to deeper love. We may cherish the outward forms of religion, but all true religion should lead us to deeper love. false full 095bd611-f359-4fbf-9778-f87229018bf4 The Jesus Prayer The Jesus Prayer is a simple and effective way of praying continually. Developed by the early Christian monks beginning in the third century, it has been practiced ever since. There are different forms, but the basic prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me” can be repeated gently as we go about our daily lives. As the prayer becomes engrained as a habit, it can help us stay deeply connected to God in all times and circumstances.

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]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:55:07 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-jesus-prayer-lwwj6_zQ The Jesus Prayer is a simple and effective way of praying continually. Developed by the early Christian monks beginning in the third century, it has been practiced ever since. There are different forms, but the basic prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me” can be repeated gently as we go about our daily lives. As the prayer becomes engrained as a habit, it can help us stay deeply connected to God in all times and circumstances.

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]]> The Jesus Prayer Church of Our Saviour 00:11:07 The Jesus Prayer is a simple and effective way of praying continually. The Jesus Prayer is a simple and effective way of praying continually. false full 504213d0-5257-4d5b-8481-0f22bdfcee8d Common Prayer All forms of private prayer presuppose that we are also regularly involved in corporate prayer. Praying with others is an essential part of spiritual growth and a key component of Christ-centered living. It is not a dry obligation imposed on us by God, but rather a life-giving way for God to bless us and use us to bless others.

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]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:55:29 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/common-prayer-j0NIw3UQ All forms of private prayer presuppose that we are also regularly involved in corporate prayer. Praying with others is an essential part of spiritual growth and a key component of Christ-centered living. It is not a dry obligation imposed on us by God, but rather a life-giving way for God to bless us and use us to bless others.

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]]> Common Prayer Church of Our Saviour 00:07:11 All forms of private prayer presuppose that we are also regularly involved in corporate prayer. All forms of private prayer presuppose that we are also regularly involved in corporate prayer. false full 0fbb470e-9681-4f03-8cd6-ee4bf35771f0 Centering Prayer Centering prayer (a modern title for an ancient practice) is about being with God in silence, without use of words or images. We use a prayer word to indicate our intention to be with God whenever distracting thoughts or feelings arise. This way of contemplative prayer connects us with our deepest self, which is where we are one with Christ and one with God. 

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]]> Wed, 3 Sep 2025 20:31:55 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/centering-prayer-dhfnos9l-E9YDRRFe Centering prayer (a modern title for an ancient practice) is about being with God in silence, without use of words or images. We use a prayer word to indicate our intention to be with God whenever distracting thoughts or feelings arise. This way of contemplative prayer connects us with our deepest self, which is where we are one with Christ and one with God. 

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]]> Centering Prayer Church of Our Saviour 00:12:00 Centering prayer (a modern title for an ancient practice) is about being with God in silence, without use of words or images. Centering prayer (a modern title for an ancient practice) is about being with God in silence, without use of words or images. one with christ in prayer, charlottesville episcopal church, pastoral messages episcopal church, contemplative prayer practice, christian podcast pastoral, episcopal spiritual practices, episcopal community and faith, prayer word practice, episcopal contemplative prayer, christian meditation silence, silent prayer with god, being with god in silence, spiritual silence and presence, charlottesville virginia episcopal, connecting with god through silence, ancient christian prayer practices, centering prayer, charlottesville episcopal prayer, episcopal church podcast, contemplative episcopal tradition, coos love podcast, sermons and reflections episcopal, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full 871a93b1-5001-4ada-a497-6014bfb24cb8 Praying with the Bible We often approach the Bible intellectually and analytically, but the primary way the earliest Christian monks used the Bible was as a tool for prayer. The simple method they used was called lectio divina, which is Latin for “holy reading.” This is a way of reading Scripture that doesn’t try to analyze it but lets the words sink in and become prayer within us. Anyone can do this – it requires no education or experience – and for centuries it has been a meaningful and fruitful way of praying.

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]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/praying-with-the-bible-XQmHAMPB We often approach the Bible intellectually and analytically, but the primary way the earliest Christian monks used the Bible was as a tool for prayer. The simple method they used was called lectio divina, which is Latin for “holy reading.” This is a way of reading Scripture that doesn’t try to analyze it but lets the words sink in and become prayer within us. Anyone can do this – it requires no education or experience – and for centuries it has been a meaningful and fruitful way of praying.

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]]> Praying with the Bible Church of Our Saviour 00:10:37 We often approach the Bible intellectually and analytically, but the primary way the earliest Christian monks used the Bible was as a tool for prayer. We often approach the Bible intellectually and analytically, but the primary way the earliest Christian monks used the Bible was as a tool for prayer. bible prayer method, contemplative scripture reading, charlottesville episcopal church, prayer with scripture not analysis, pastoral messages episcopal church, christian podcast pastoral, episcopal spiritual practices, episcopal community and faith, early christian prayer practices, episcopal bible prayer, charlottesville virginia episcopal, accessible christian prayer practice, fruitful way of praying, monastic prayer tradition, praying with the bible, episcopal church podcast, scripture as prayer, lectio divina, coos love podcast, holy reading scripture, praying through scripture, sermons and reflections episcopal, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full a5d3bb0a-3dab-4f62-8e45-260829ebf2d3 Invitation to Intimacy Prayer is not a religious obligation imposed on us by God, but an invitation to intimacy with God. The fullness of God already dwells within us, and God rejoices in any effort we make to connect. All we need to connect – all we need to pray – is intention. If we intend to draw close to God, if we intend to connect with the divine Presence, then we are praying.

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]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/invitation-to-intimacy-ZBYzKBUw Prayer is not a religious obligation imposed on us by God, but an invitation to intimacy with God. The fullness of God already dwells within us, and God rejoices in any effort we make to connect. All we need to connect – all we need to pray – is intention. If we intend to draw close to God, if we intend to connect with the divine Presence, then we are praying.

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]]> Invitation to Intimacy Church of Our Saviour 00:10:18 Prayer is not a religious obligation imposed on us by God, but an invitation to intimacy with God. Prayer is not a religious obligation imposed on us by God, but an invitation to intimacy with God. charlottesville episcopal church, invitation to prayer, pastoral messages episcopal church, christian podcast pastoral, connecting with god through intention, episcopal community and faith, episcopal contemplative prayer, simple ways to pray, connecting with god in daily life, intention to pray, intimacy with god in prayer, prayer as relationship not obligation, divine presence prayer, episcopal prayer practices, god dwelling within us, charlottesville virginia episcopal, prayer as intimacy with god, spiritual intention in christian life, episcopal church podcast, god rejoices in our prayer, coos love podcast, sermons and reflections episcopal, presence of god within, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full 4d325788-c136-4fbb-96b2-60d1cfdd6e7f Give Up the Burden of Self-Justification When Jesus talks about relieving us of heavy burdens, the greatest burden of all is self-justification, the need to make ourselves feel like we are fundamentally okay. We are precious just because we exist, and we do not need to justify ourselves to God or anyone else. That means we can abandon the onerous burden of constantly comparing ourselves to others. 

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]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2025 16:54:52 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/give-up-the-burden-of-self-justification-DEqrXFsk When Jesus talks about relieving us of heavy burdens, the greatest burden of all is self-justification, the need to make ourselves feel like we are fundamentally okay. We are precious just because we exist, and we do not need to justify ourselves to God or anyone else. That means we can abandon the onerous burden of constantly comparing ourselves to others. 

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]]> Give Up the Burden of Self-Justification Church of Our Saviour 00:10:51 When Jesus talks about relieving us of heavy burdens, the greatest burden of all is self-justification, the need to make ourselves feel like we are fundamentally okay. When Jesus talks about relieving us of heavy burdens, the greatest burden of all is self-justification, the need to make ourselves feel like we are fundamentally okay. charlottesville episcopal church, beloved by god without condition, episcopal message of grace, pastoral messages episcopal church, christian podcast pastoral, episcopal community and faith, abandoning self-justification, give up the burden of self-justification, spiritual rest in christ, charlottesville virginia episcopal, no need to justify ourselves to god, freedom from comparison, identity in god’s love, episcopal church podcast, jesus relieves our burdens, freedom in god’s presence, letting go of burdens in christ, coos love podcast, burden of self-justification, release from heavy burdens, god’s unconditional love, precious because we exist, sermons and reflections episcopal, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full b3ad491a-0998-4d69-ad3d-670a4704d629 Making the Most of our Embodied Existence We are both spiritual beings and embodied creatures, a reality described in Genesis and perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ. We want to embrace the world as both spiritual and physical beings, which means being agents of mercy and love in a creation which is both beautiful and limited. It is our privilege to be Christ and manifest God in the midst of creation.

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]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/making-the-most-of-our-embodied-existence-fhEkNq1T We are both spiritual beings and embodied creatures, a reality described in Genesis and perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ. We want to embrace the world as both spiritual and physical beings, which means being agents of mercy and love in a creation which is both beautiful and limited. It is our privilege to be Christ and manifest God in the midst of creation.

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]]> Making the Most of our Embodied Existence Church of Our Saviour 00:08:03 We are both spiritual beings and embodied creatures, a reality described in Genesis and perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ. We are both spiritual beings and embodied creatures, a reality described in Genesis and perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ. charlottesville episcopal church, pastoral messages episcopal church, spiritual and embodied beings, christian podcast pastoral, making the most of our embodied existence, revealed in jesus christ, manifesting god in creation, agents of mercy and love, episcopal community and faith, embracing spiritual and physical life, charlottesville virginia episcopal, genesis creation spirituality, beauty and limits of creation, christ in the midst of creation, episcopal teaching on embodiment, living as spiritual and physical beings, episcopal church podcast, privilege to be christ in the world, coos love podcast, sermons and reflections episcopal, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full 0ac5a43c-01b2-44f3-8c8f-d62b69c876e1 Trusting in Christ At baptism, we promise to “put our whole trust in Christ’s grace and love.” Faith is not a head trip: while we certainly want to be as intelligent as possible as we think about our experience of God, the essence of faith is not intellectual – the essence of faith is trust. We actively trust in Christ when we choose love over fear and hope over despair. Doing that makes us happier and offers a much needed witness in our world.

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]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/trusting-in-christ-hk00ZiQZ At baptism, we promise to “put our whole trust in Christ’s grace and love.” Faith is not a head trip: while we certainly want to be as intelligent as possible as we think about our experience of God, the essence of faith is not intellectual – the essence of faith is trust. We actively trust in Christ when we choose love over fear and hope over despair. Doing that makes us happier and offers a much needed witness in our world.

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]]> Trusting in Christ Church of Our Saviour 00:10:59 At baptism, we promise to “put our whole trust in Christ’s grace and love.” At baptism, we promise to “put our whole trust in Christ’s grace and love.” baptismal promise trust in christ, charlottesville episcopal church, pastoral messages episcopal church, christian podcast pastoral, episcopal community and faith, choosing hope over despair, trusting christ in daily life, active trust in christ, christian trust and grace, faith as trust not intellect, trusting in christ, episcopal teaching on faith, charlottesville virginia episcopal, faith beyond intellect, witness of faith in the world, episcopal faith and practice, hope and love christian witness, choosing love over fear, christian happiness through trust, episcopal church podcast, coos love podcast, whole trust in christ’s grace and love, sermons and reflections episcopal, essence of faith is trust, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full b02e9cc7-34d7-4c74-91a7-a2e4c0639020 We Love Because God First Loves Us Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. This could seem to be impossible, especially since we can’t just manufacture feelings of love. The key to loving God genuinely and wholeheartedly is allowing ourselves to be loved by God. The more we experience God's love for us, the more we will naturally love God in return.

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]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/we-love-because-god-first-loves-us-zdcPrJtZ Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. This could seem to be impossible, especially since we can’t just manufacture feelings of love. The key to loving God genuinely and wholeheartedly is allowing ourselves to be loved by God. The more we experience God's love for us, the more we will naturally love God in return.

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]]> We Love Because God First Loves Us Church of Our Saviour 00:11:30 Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. love god with all your heart soul mind and strength, charlottesville episcopal church, pastoral messages episcopal church, allowing ourselves to be loved by god, christian podcast pastoral, genuine love of god, episcopal community and faith, experiencing god’s love, christian life rooted in god’s love, divine love as foundation, god’s love enables our love, charlottesville virginia episcopal, love as response to grace, wholehearted love of god, we love because god first loves us, greatest commandment love god, spiritual growth through god’s love, loving god in return, episcopal teaching on love, episcopal church podcast, god loves us first, coos love podcast, sermons and reflections episcopal, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full ba82483f-968f-4f27-a12d-1fc2c442a6af The Gift of God’s Self to Us In giving us the Holy Spirit, God gives us God’s very self. God is a generous giver, and through the Holy Spirit the fullness of the Holy Trinity lives and moves in us. To access that we need only desire it: the very act of asking opens us up to the gift that has already been given to us. That gift, God’s presence within us, is an unending source of love, life, and renewal. 

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]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gift-of-gods-self-to-us-ObhuDZ1t In giving us the Holy Spirit, God gives us God’s very self. God is a generous giver, and through the Holy Spirit the fullness of the Holy Trinity lives and moves in us. To access that we need only desire it: the very act of asking opens us up to the gift that has already been given to us. That gift, God’s presence within us, is an unending source of love, life, and renewal. 

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]]> The Gift of God’s Self to Us Church of Our Saviour 00:09:03 In giving us the Holy Spirit, God gives us God’s very self. In giving us the Holy Spirit, God gives us God’s very self. renewal through holy spirit, unending source of love and life, charlottesville episcopal church, divine presence and renewal, desire opens us to god's gift, access god’s presence by asking, pastoral messages episcopal church, christian podcast pastoral, god gives god’s very self, the gift of god’s self to us, trinity lives and moves in us, episcopal community and faith, fullness of trinity within us, episcopal teaching on holy spirit, asking opens us to gift, holy spirit gives us god's self, gift of god’s presence within us, charlottesville virginia episcopal, generous giver god, god’s self-gift through spirit, gift of the holy spirit, episcopal church podcast, coos love podcast, sermons and reflections episcopal, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full b74d0fe1-26dc-476a-b05e-809b348358cf The Holy Spirit is God’s Love moving Through Us The biblical images of the Holy Spirit all involve movement. The Holy Spirit is not a static thing that we possess, but a dynamic flow of divine love. That love moves through us to bless others. The Spirit flows through people in different ways, empowering them with different gifts, but always the Spirit moves through us to serve other people and help the world around us.

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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-holy-spirit-is-gods-love-moving-through-us-3k94dene-hJXh09OV The biblical images of the Holy Spirit all involve movement. The Holy Spirit is not a static thing that we possess, but a dynamic flow of divine love. That love moves through us to bless others. The Spirit flows through people in different ways, empowering them with different gifts, but always the Spirit moves through us to serve other people and help the world around us.

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]]> The Holy Spirit is God’s Love moving Through Us Church of Our Saviour 00:09:29 The biblical images of the Holy Spirit all involve movement. The biblical images of the Holy Spirit all involve movement. charlottesville episcopal church, pastoral messages episcopal church, gifts of the spirit for service, divine love flowing through us, christian podcast pastoral, biblical images of the holy spirit, episcopal community and faith, spirit as dynamic flow of love, holy spirit empowers different gifts, dynamic presence of the holy spirit, spirit flowing through people, episcopal teaching on the holy spirit, god’s love moving in the world, spirit empowers us to bless others, charlottesville virginia episcopal, the holy spirit is god’s love moving through us, episcopal church podcast, holy spirit as movement not possession, spirit moving to serve the world, holy spirit movement in scripture, spirit blessing others through us, coos love podcast, sermons and reflections episcopal, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full 2d8e4730-a43d-4f2f-9f63-a5c9461891ab Don’t Compare Yourself With Others Human beings are very good at comparing themselves with others, but doing so does not tend to make us happy. Comparing ourselves with others is especially unhelpful in our spiritual life. Our goal is to follow Christ as best we can and take whatever the next step is for us to grow in love and faith – without assessing how we are doing compared to others.

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]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/dont-compare-yourself-with-others-JvS_nrRp Human beings are very good at comparing themselves with others, but doing so does not tend to make us happy. Comparing ourselves with others is especially unhelpful in our spiritual life. Our goal is to follow Christ as best we can and take whatever the next step is for us to grow in love and faith – without assessing how we are doing compared to others.

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]]> Don’t Compare Yourself With Others Church of Our Saviour 00:08:50 Human beings are very good at comparing themselves with others, but doing so does not tend to make us happy. Human beings are very good at comparing themselves with others, but doing so does not tend to make us happy. charlottesville episcopal church, pastoral messages episcopal church, next step in spiritual growth, christian podcast pastoral, follow christ not comparison, christian teaching on comparison, episcopal community and faith, living faithfully without comparing, grow in love without comparison, christ-centered spiritual journey, don’t compare yourself with others, charlottesville virginia episcopal, comparison and unhappiness, stop comparing in spiritual life, comparing ourselves to others, episcopal church podcast, unhelpful comparisons in faith, spiritual growth without comparison, growing in love and faith, coos love podcast, happiness through following christ, sermons and reflections episcopal, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville, take the next step in faith false full d9b0c7d1-2f6f-4e55-8521-ae08c6bc5436 We Can Grow Spiritually Human beings are capable of developing in many ways, including spiritually. Just as we can devote time and energy to exercising and honing our skills, we can and should do the same to grow spiritually. Worship and serving others are key components of that, but a regular prayer practice is essential for such growth to happen. 

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]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/we-can-grow-spiritually-_kRKdbG4 Human beings are capable of developing in many ways, including spiritually. Just as we can devote time and energy to exercising and honing our skills, we can and should do the same to grow spiritually. Worship and serving others are key components of that, but a regular prayer practice is essential for such growth to happen. 

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]]> We Can Grow Spiritually Church of Our Saviour 00:11:22 Human beings are capable of developing in many ways, including spiritually. Human beings are capable of developing in many ways, including spiritually. spiritual maturity in christ, developing spiritually with intention, episcopal teaching on spiritual growth, charlottesville episcopal church, pastoral messages episcopal church, christian podcast pastoral, spiritual growth in daily life, episcopal community and faith, practicing faith daily, prayer practice for spiritual growth, growing spiritually in community, charlottesville virginia episcopal, grow spiritually through prayer, faith growth and discipleship, exercising faith like a skill, importance of regular prayer, christian spiritual development, worship and serving others, episcopal church podcast, spiritual growth through service, coos love podcast, we can grow spiritually, sermons and reflections episcopal, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full 180d9f47-5c05-4aaf-a8d7-c4198cae20f2 One With Each Other We are not only one with Christ, we are one with each other. At the deepest level, our thoughts and feelings impact each other because we are one. That means when we strive to let go of negative thoughts and feelings and instead intend love, we are not only helping ourselves but we are helping others. Choosing love and intending love always makes a positive difference in the world around us because we are so interconnected.

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]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 14:08:25 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/one-with-each-other-C4iHuBno We are not only one with Christ, we are one with each other. At the deepest level, our thoughts and feelings impact each other because we are one. That means when we strive to let go of negative thoughts and feelings and instead intend love, we are not only helping ourselves but we are helping others. Choosing love and intending love always makes a positive difference in the world around us because we are so interconnected.

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]]> One With Each Other Church of Our Saviour 00:10:37 We are not only one with Christ, we are one with each other. We are not only one with Christ, we are one with each other. charlottesville episcopal church, pastoral messages episcopal church, christian podcast pastoral, positive difference through love, episcopal community and faith, charlottesville virginia episcopal, interconnectedness in christ, spiritual interconnectedness, letting go of negative thoughts, christian teaching on unity, love makes a difference, episcopal church podcast, helping others through love, impact of thoughts and feelings, christian unity and love, intending love for others, choosing love over negativity, one with christ and one with each other, one with each other, coos love podcast, unity in christian community, episcopal message of unity, sermons and reflections episcopal, episcopal church of our saviour charlottesville false full 9c879273-37ad-4030-84cc-08edf415e982 Listening in Silence Having times of silence is essential to our spiritual well-being. Silence allows us to listen to ourselves and be aware of what we are really feeling and experiencing. Such listening also puts us in touch with our soul, our deepest self, which is actually doing the listening. And silence allows us to listen for God, who speaks to us in ways that go deeper than words. 

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]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/listening-in-silence-uZpofnef Having times of silence is essential to our spiritual well-being. Silence allows us to listen to ourselves and be aware of what we are really feeling and experiencing. Such listening also puts us in touch with our soul, our deepest self, which is actually doing the listening. And silence allows us to listen for God, who speaks to us in ways that go deeper than words. 

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]]> Listening in Silence Church of Our Saviour 00:09:31 Having times of silence is essential to our spiritual well-being. Having times of silence is essential to our spiritual well-being. false full c46b019a-e325-4b26-9468-8399317d96f9 Safe One of the great gifts of the resurrection is knowing that we are held safely in God’s love forever. Having that security is essential for us to grow in love. Living the resurrection means practicing letting go of fear and reminding ourselves that we are – and always will be – safe.

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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/safe-89UvsDfr One of the great gifts of the resurrection is knowing that we are held safely in God’s love forever. Having that security is essential for us to grow in love. Living the resurrection means practicing letting go of fear and reminding ourselves that we are – and always will be – safe.

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]]> Safe Church of Our Saviour 00:10:11 One of the great gifts of the resurrection is knowing that we are held safely in God’s love forever. One of the great gifts of the resurrection is knowing that we are held safely in God’s love forever. false full 402b1dd0-9385-4484-90da-5d0cc5b36ebb Being Powerful There is one way we can always be powerful: we can wield the power of loving intent. No matter where we are or what circumstances we are in, we can each moment choose to intend love. Rather than giving way to fear, anger, and other negative emotions, we can intend to love and let that intention direct our actions. In doing so, we join Christ and align ourselves with God’s infinite loving power – which makes us powerful even when we feel powerless.

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]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:16:05 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/being-powerful-h5c20vvt There is one way we can always be powerful: we can wield the power of loving intent. No matter where we are or what circumstances we are in, we can each moment choose to intend love. Rather than giving way to fear, anger, and other negative emotions, we can intend to love and let that intention direct our actions. In doing so, we join Christ and align ourselves with God’s infinite loving power – which makes us powerful even when we feel powerless.

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]]> Being Powerful Church of Our Saviour 00:08:15 There is one way we can always be powerful: we can wield the power of loving intent. There is one way we can always be powerful: we can wield the power of loving intent. false full e1b1a316-44bc-4700-963a-97bd5a31255c Being Powerless None of us likes feeling powerless, but being powerless can be a crucial aid to spiritual growth. It is when we are most powerless that grace ‒ which is God’s freely-given, no-strings-attached mercy and help ‒ can flow into our lives and give us what we most need. Rather than resisting powerlessness, we can see it as a valuable treasure and a means of transformation. 

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]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/being-powerless-PH8pkQKK None of us likes feeling powerless, but being powerless can be a crucial aid to spiritual growth. It is when we are most powerless that grace ‒ which is God’s freely-given, no-strings-attached mercy and help ‒ can flow into our lives and give us what we most need. Rather than resisting powerlessness, we can see it as a valuable treasure and a means of transformation. 

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]]> Being Powerless Church of Our Saviour 00:09:53 None of us likes feeling powerless, but being powerless can be a crucial aid to spiritual growth. None of us likes feeling powerless, but being powerless can be a crucial aid to spiritual growth. false full 7d60776f-933a-401a-b394-aeb67c80d694 Welcome Our Troubles Jesus teaches us not to worry, but not because we will never have difficulties.Living well means accepting the difficulties as they come and addressing them with an attitude of openness and faith. Rather than resisting or resenting reality, we can allow the hard challenges of our lives to lead us into greater trust in God and deeper love.

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]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-our-troubles-m6Co5LAn Jesus teaches us not to worry, but not because we will never have difficulties.Living well means accepting the difficulties as they come and addressing them with an attitude of openness and faith. Rather than resisting or resenting reality, we can allow the hard challenges of our lives to lead us into greater trust in God and deeper love.

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]]> Welcome Our Troubles Church of Our Saviour 00:10:10 Jesus teaches us not to worry, but not because we will never have difficulties. Jesus teaches us not to worry, but not because we will never have difficulties. false full 066b6129-aff8-4860-82fb-0b7f118e3a8c Called to Pray We are not called to pray as a religious obligation or because God will be angry with us if we don’t, but because prayer connects us with the Source of life and the Wellspring of all love. The method we use is not as important as our intention to be with God. If we feel too busy to pray or too afraid, actually praying anyway can help us to let go of such obstacles so that we can experience ever more fully the unconditional love of God.

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]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/called-to-pray-FWO0pZa_ We are not called to pray as a religious obligation or because God will be angry with us if we don’t, but because prayer connects us with the Source of life and the Wellspring of all love. The method we use is not as important as our intention to be with God. If we feel too busy to pray or too afraid, actually praying anyway can help us to let go of such obstacles so that we can experience ever more fully the unconditional love of God.

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]]> Called to Pray Church of Our Saviour 00:09:38 We are not called to pray as a religious obligation or because God will be angry with us if we don’t, but because prayer connects us with the Source of life and the Wellspring of all love. We are not called to pray as a religious obligation or because God will be angry with us if we don’t, but because prayer connects us with the Source of life and the Wellspring of all love. false full 350c927d-82e6-445e-8e13-2df18a6f33d2 Love Those Who Hurt You Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and bless those who hurt us, but that can be a difficult process that takes time and energy. Jesus tells us to do what it takes, however, because he does not want us to be imprisoned in our own anger or pain. Loving and forgiving others leads to greater freedom for us and more love for the world.

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]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:13:07 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/love-those-who-hurt-you-zi_EtyJM Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and bless those who hurt us, but that can be a difficult process that takes time and energy. Jesus tells us to do what it takes, however, because he does not want us to be imprisoned in our own anger or pain. Loving and forgiving others leads to greater freedom for us and more love for the world.

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]]> Love Those Who Hurt You David Stoddart 00:08:51 Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and bless those who hurt us, but that can be a difficult process that takes time and energy. Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and bless those who hurt us, but that can be a difficult process that takes time and energy. christian podcast, faith, episcopal, following jesus, jesus, blessing others, personal growth, spiritual growth, christian living, healing through faith, episcopal faith, biblical wisdom, bible study, episcopal spirituality., christian encouragement, biblical teaching, christian inspiration, love your enemies, faith-based podcast, overcoming anger, discipleship, emotional freedom, forgiveness, love and grace, episcopal podcast false full a4572431-b230-4277-ae88-b3dd45067b93 Follow Your Path to Christ Many Christians in our society like to argue that their way of following Christ and being church is the right way, and others are wrong. Such a mindset may gratify egos, but it will not lead to greater love. Whatever our tradition or denomination, the goal of all worship, prayer, and service is to grow closer to Christ and abound more in love for God and others.If our path is producing the fruits of love, the Holy Spirit is blessing us and we don’t need to argue that we’re right and everyone else is wrong.

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]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/follow-your-path-to-christ-h4FAOUA3 Many Christians in our society like to argue that their way of following Christ and being church is the right way, and others are wrong. Such a mindset may gratify egos, but it will not lead to greater love. Whatever our tradition or denomination, the goal of all worship, prayer, and service is to grow closer to Christ and abound more in love for God and others.If our path is producing the fruits of love, the Holy Spirit is blessing us and we don’t need to argue that we’re right and everyone else is wrong.

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]]> Follow Your Path to Christ David Stoddart 00:10:17 Many Christians in our society like to argue that their way of following Christ and being church is the right way, and others are wrong. Many Christians in our society like to argue that their way of following Christ and being church is the right way, and others are wrong. christian podcast, christian community, faith, episcopal, love for others, love and humility, church unity, jesus, overcoming division, service, personal growth, prayer, spiritual growth, christian living, episcopal faith, love for god, biblical wisdom, christian unity, christian encouragement, biblical teaching, holy spirit, grace, christian inspiration, faith-based podcast, discipleship, episcopal podcast, fruits of the spirit, christian denominations, following christ, worship false full cfc37734-4bd0-44c1-a235-344c3457666b Beyond Words The Church produces lots of words, words of liturgies, doctrines, sermons, and messages, but those words only have value insofar as they lead us to a Reality that goes beyond words. It is crucial that we remember that our religion, with all its attendant words and rituals, is meant to lead us to the mystery of God’s loving Presence which is with us at all times. We can point to this Presence through our words, but ultimately we must encounter it in a way that goes deeper than words.

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]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-words-Ds84awaO The Church produces lots of words, words of liturgies, doctrines, sermons, and messages, but those words only have value insofar as they lead us to a Reality that goes beyond words. It is crucial that we remember that our religion, with all its attendant words and rituals, is meant to lead us to the mystery of God’s loving Presence which is with us at all times. We can point to this Presence through our words, but ultimately we must encounter it in a way that goes deeper than words.

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]]> Beyond Words David Stoddart 00:07:35 The Church produces lots of words, words of liturgies, doctrines, sermons, and messages, but those words only have value insofar as they lead us to a Reality that goes beyond words. The Church produces lots of words, words of liturgies, doctrines, sermons, and messages, but those words only have value insofar as they lead us to a Reality that goes beyond words. liturgy, christian podcast, mystery of god, faith, mysticism, episcopal, spiritual depth, jesus, doctrine, christian contemplation, divine presence, sermons, personal growth, encountering god, prayer, christian living, episcopal faith, biblical wisdom, christian encouragement, holy spirit, christian inspiration, sacred rituals, faith-based podcast, spirituality, silence and prayer, discipleship, episcopal podcast, word and sacrament, worship false full 32ee5a20-65d7-4d35-8294-3e14106159c2 Uniquely Gifted God pours out spiritual gifts on all of God’s people. Each one of us is uniquely gifted, able to manifest God’s love in a way that no one else can. Our gifts are given for the common good, and using them to build up community can bring us joy.

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]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:40:14 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/uniquely-gifted-tZH0l_f_ God pours out spiritual gifts on all of God’s people. Each one of us is uniquely gifted, able to manifest God’s love in a way that no one else can. Our gifts are given for the common good, and using them to build up community can bring us joy.

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]]> Uniquely Gifted David Stoddart 00:08:42 God pours out spiritual gifts on all of God’s people. God pours out spiritual gifts on all of God’s people. episcopal, community building, fulfillment in faith, god's love, living with intention, using your gifts, unique purpose, faith in action, joy in giving, kingdom work, christian living, empowered by god, biblical encouragement, serving others, divine calling, spiritual gifts, purpose & calling, holy spirit gifts, common good false full e480b9f3-71b1-4a87-8378-619e9574bc65 Cast Your Anxiety on God Jesus tells us not to worry because God loves us and cares about us. There are practical steps we can do to help us trust in God’s love more fully. These include giving our anxiety to God and deliberately thinking about those good and lovely things which point us to the goodness and loveliness of God. 

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:50:56 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/cast-your-anxiety-on-god-ItmQ2S_V Jesus tells us not to worry because God loves us and cares about us. There are practical steps we can do to help us trust in God’s love more fully. These include giving our anxiety to God and deliberately thinking about those good and lovely things which point us to the goodness and loveliness of God. 

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]]> Cast Your Anxiety on God David Stoddart 00:13:17 Jesus tells us not to worry because God loves us and cares about us. Jesus tells us not to worry because God loves us and cares about us. strength through christ, walking in god’s love, god’s limitless energy, living as a new creation, divine energy and grace, gospel and transformation, renewing our faith, trusting god’s power, god’s power in our lives, faith and strength, finding strength in the holy spirit, christian encouragement, episcopal sermon, spiritual renewal through god, god’s presence every day, living in god’s grace., holy spirit renewal, spiritual growth and strength, embracing god’s vitality, drawing strength from god, the renewing energy of god, christian discipleship, faith-based podcast, christian vitality, episcopal podcast, daily renewal in faith false full 03daa747-6566-41e7-b8bc-f753eabf909c Trusting God  If we believe that we are here to have an easy life, free from pain, then it is hard to trust God because life is not always easy and pain-free. But if we believe we are here to know intimate closeness with God and to grow in our capacity for love, then we can trust that God will work in all circumstances to help us fulfill our purpose as human beings.

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:49:15 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/trusting-god-prVL_qDn  If we believe that we are here to have an easy life, free from pain, then it is hard to trust God because life is not always easy and pain-free. But if we believe we are here to know intimate closeness with God and to grow in our capacity for love, then we can trust that God will work in all circumstances to help us fulfill our purpose as human beings.

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]]> Trusting God David Stoddart 00:10:00 If we believe that we are here to have an easy life, free from pain, then it is hard to trust God because life is not always easy and pain-free. If we believe that we are here to have an easy life, free from pain, then it is hard to trust God because life is not always easy and pain-free. faith and trust, strength through christ, god’s love and guidance, spiritual growth and trust, growing closer to god, walking in faith, living with spiritual confidence, deepening our relationship with god, growing in love and faith., trusting god’s plan, finding peace in god’s will, christian encouragement, finding purpose through faith, episcopal sermon, gospel and faith, christian discipleship, letting go and trusting god, faith-based podcast, trusting god in difficult times, overcoming doubt through faith, god’s presence in hardship, embracing faith in uncertainty, trusting god, episcopal podcast, christian teachings on trust false full 3dd63fde-ee84-4813-94c2-f4e7b5957ec6 The Renewing Energy of God While we may not always feel like we are a new creation, God’s limitless, ever-renewing energy is available to us each day and each moment. As we tap into the endless source of vitality within us which is the Holy Spirit, we can draw upon the power of God to give us the love and strength we need every day.

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:45:25 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-renewing-energy-of-god-g191ti4l While we may not always feel like we are a new creation, God’s limitless, ever-renewing energy is available to us each day and each moment. As we tap into the endless source of vitality within us which is the Holy Spirit, we can draw upon the power of God to give us the love and strength we need every day.

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]]> The Renewing Energy of God David Stoddart 00:08:28 While we may not always feel like we are a new creation, God’s limitless, ever-renewing energy is available to us each day and each moment. While we may not always feel like we are a new creation, God’s limitless, ever-renewing energy is available to us each day and each moment. strength through christ, walking in god’s love, god’s limitless energy, living as a new creation, divine energy and grace, gospel and transformation, renewing our faith, trusting god’s power, god’s power in our lives, faith and strength, finding strength in the holy spirit, christian encouragement, episcopal sermon, spiritual renewal through god, god’s presence every day, living in god’s grace., holy spirit renewal, spiritual growth and strength, embracing god’s vitality, drawing strength from god, the renewing energy of god, christian discipleship, faith-based podcast, christian vitality, episcopal podcast, daily renewal in faith false full 76d720b0-23dd-45bc-a7df-1f07ab2301c0 Faith is an Attitude, Not a System While people often look for religion to provide methods and systems, genuine faith and authentic prayer come not from a system but from an attitude of openness and trust. Cultivating an outlook of receptivity is key to experiencing the presence of God in our lives.

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:42:15 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/faith-is-an-attitude-not-a-system-ZrImfdqU While people often look for religion to provide methods and systems, genuine faith and authentic prayer come not from a system but from an attitude of openness and trust. Cultivating an outlook of receptivity is key to experiencing the presence of God in our lives.

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]]> Faith is an Attitude, Not a System David Stoddart 00:10:07 While people often look for religion to provide methods and systems, genuine faith and authentic prayer come not from a system but from an attitude of openness and trust. While people often look for religion to provide methods and systems, genuine faith and authentic prayer come not from a system but from an attitude of openness and trust. christianity and inner transformation, trusting in god, letting go of religious systems, personal relationship with god, faith and openness, living with spiritual trust, not a system, receptivity to god, living with faith, breaking free from religious systems, cultivating spiritual receptivity, prayer and spiritual growth, walking in faith daily, relationship with god, christian encouragement, episcopal sermon, authentic prayer, gospel and faith, christian discipleship, faith-based podcast, deepening faith through trust, faith is an attitude, experiencing god’s presence, christian spirituality, faith beyond religion., finding god through openness, episcopal podcast false full c8f6e507-2fdc-4432-8e04-21d093723fed Rekindle the Gift of God Within You All of us have the Holy Spirit living within us, and the Apostle Paul tells us that we should rekindle that gift. Worship, prayer, and acts of service can help remind us that we have the very Spirit of God filling us and moving through us. 

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:40:07 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/rekindle-the-gift-of-god-within-you-g2QakS_3 All of us have the Holy Spirit living within us, and the Apostle Paul tells us that we should rekindle that gift. Worship, prayer, and acts of service can help remind us that we have the very Spirit of God filling us and moving through us. 

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]]> Rekindle the Gift of God Within You David Stoddart 00:06:52 All of us have the Holy Spirit living within us, and the Apostle Paul tells us that we should rekindle that gift. All of us have the Holy Spirit living within us, and the Apostle Paul tells us that we should rekindle that gift. christian faith and renewal, acts of service in faith, apostle paul teachings, god’s presence in us, trusting in the holy spirit, gospel and transformation, deepening our relationship with god, spiritual awakening through christ, living in god’s power, growing in god’s love., finding renewal in faith, christian encouragement, rekindle the gift of god within you, episcopal sermon, spiritual growth and encouragement, faith and divine presence, biblical teachings on the holy spirit, christian discipleship, strengthening our spiritual life, faith-based podcast, holy spirit within us, walking with the holy spirit, worship and prayer, embracing god’s gift, episcopal podcast false full e07912fe-0611-4816-88f1-6cfc1260cad4 The Christ in Me Greets the Christ in You Christ, the love of God made physical, is the DNA of all creation. Christ resides in all people, and loving others means recognizing Christ within them. Doing so enables us to love more and helps us bring out the best in others.

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:37:35 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-christ-in-me-greets-the-christ-in-you-Jo66Xo_H Christ, the love of God made physical, is the DNA of all creation. Christ resides in all people, and loving others means recognizing Christ within them. Doing so enables us to love more and helps us bring out the best in others.

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]]> The Christ in Me Greets the Christ in You David Stoddart 00:08:13 Christ, the love of God made physical, is the DNA of all creation. Christ, the love of God made physical, is the DNA of all creation. bringing out the best in others, god’s presence in the world, faith and human connection, divine presence in humanity, recognizing christ in others, god’s love made physical, gospel and compassion, love and mercy in christianity, embracing god’s love, christian teachings on love, finding christ in everyday life., christian love and connection, living with christ’s love, seeing christ in everyone, christian encouragement, christ in all creation, episcopal sermon, the christ in me greets the christ in you, christian discipleship, faith-based podcast, christ within us, faith and spiritual growth, spiritual unity through christ, episcopal podcast, walking with christ daily false full a7cc4cbc-5710-47b0-866f-4263d3261260 Rest from our Burdens: Sin Carrying the weight of our own wrongdoing can be heavy, making it hard for us to live with freedom and love. Jesus takes that burden from us and offers us forgiveness and new life. In doing so, he also moves through us to set others free from their sins as well.

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:28:37 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/rest-from-our-burdens-sin-mBV3_p5f Carrying the weight of our own wrongdoing can be heavy, making it hard for us to live with freedom and love. Jesus takes that burden from us and offers us forgiveness and new life. In doing so, he also moves through us to set others free from their sins as well.

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]]> Rest from our Burdens: Sin David Stoddart 00:08:43 Carrying the weight of our own wrongdoing can be heavy, making it hard for us to live with freedom and love. Carrying the weight of our own wrongdoing can be heavy, making it hard for us to live with freedom and love. redemption and salvation, rest from our burdens, episcopal, jesus takes our burdens, letting go of sin, faith and forgiveness, spiritual renewal and grace, christian redemption, god’s mercy and love, freedom in christ, healing through faith, overcoming guilt through faith, walking with christ, christian encouragement, breaking free from sin, episcopal sermon, sin and forgiveness, living in god’s grace., new life in christ, christian discipleship, faith-based podcast, finding peace in christ, gospel and grace, trusting god’s forgiveness, episcopal podcast, embracing god’s mercy false full 0deadc06-9552-4cb6-bde0-6d7b85e080b8 Rest from our Burdens: Caring When the people we love suffer, we suffer with them. While that’s a burden we want to carry for the sake of love, it can feel heavy and at times unbearable. Jesus can lighten that burden for us by connecting us with the endless love and energy of God and by filling us with hope.

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:25:25 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/rest-from-our-burdens-caring-9_NSWmbU When the people we love suffer, we suffer with them. While that’s a burden we want to carry for the sake of love, it can feel heavy and at times unbearable. Jesus can lighten that burden for us by connecting us with the endless love and energy of God and by filling us with hope.

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]]> Rest from our Burdens: Caring David Stoddart 00:11:17 When the people we love suffer, we suffer with them. When the people we love suffer, we suffer with them. jesus lightens our burdens, letting go through faith, rest from our burdens, supporting others in faith, overcoming emotional burdens, gospel and healing, strength through christ, finding hope in faith, love and mercy in christianity, caring and compassion, spiritual renewal and hope, christian love and support, walking with christ in suffering, faith and emotional strength, healing through faith, christian encouragement, episcopal sermon, god’s love and energy, christian discipleship, faith-based podcast, bearing burdens through faith, finding peace in christ, trusting god’s strength, episcopal podcast, embracing god’s comfort. false full 92fa7c8c-e648-4d27-bc1f-db0bf9fa29ed Rest from our Burdens: Self-Justification Jesus says, “Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” One of the burdens we carry is the need to justify ourselves, to prove to others (and ourselves) that we have value. Jesus can take that burden from us and free us to simply be who we are. 

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:23:02 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/rest-from-our-burdens-self-justification-IfEN0G82 Jesus says, “Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” One of the burdens we carry is the need to justify ourselves, to prove to others (and ourselves) that we have value. Jesus can take that burden from us and free us to simply be who we are. 

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]]> Rest from our Burdens: Self-Justification David Stoddart 00:10:00 Jesus says, “Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Jesus says, “Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” finding rest in christ, embracing grace and mercy, rest from our burdens, episcopal, god’s grace and acceptance, gospel and healing, strength through christ, christian freedom, biblical teachings on rest, faith and identity, spiritual renewal, overcoming burdens through faith, letting go of proving ourselves, finding peace in faith, trusting god’s plan., healing through faith, freedom in god’s love, walking with christ, christian encouragement, episcopal sermon, letting go of self-justification, jesus gives rest, christian discipleship, faith-based podcast, self-justification and faith, god’s unconditional love, episcopal podcast false full 13f5d51a-185b-481b-9e1c-6568ab0bad66 Everyone’s Got Something Everyone experiences suffering. Rather than isolating us from others, pain can be a way for us to realize how deeply connected we are to others. Knowing that connection can help us grow in compassion and love. 

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:20:31 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/everyones-got-something-9XCyx3xf Everyone experiences suffering. Rather than isolating us from others, pain can be a way for us to realize how deeply connected we are to others. Knowing that connection can help us grow in compassion and love. 

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]]> Everyone’s Got Something David Stoddart 00:08:17 Everyone experiences suffering. Everyone experiences suffering. gospel and healing, biblical teachings on suffering, walking with christ in pain, strength through christ, christian suffering and connection, finding hope in difficult times, embracing compassion through faith., love and mercy in christianity, compassion through suffering, god’s love in suffering, healing through faith, shared human struggles, christian community and support, everyone’s got something, christian encouragement, episcopal sermon, overcoming isolation through faith, christian discipleship, faith-based podcast, faith and hardship, finding god in pain, spiritual growth and connection, god’s presence in hardship, growing in love and faith, episcopal podcast false full ab699860-3745-482c-b38d-9c0c903bf724 Sharing in the Suffering of Christ When we feel pain because those we love are in pain, we are sharing in the suffering of Christ, who loves and cares for all people. And when we share in his suffering, he shares in ours. But it is not just the suffering of Christ we participate in, but also his infinite love and strength, which can enable us to deal compassionately with the pain around us. 

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:15:04 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/sharing-in-the-suffering-of-christ-1u329XV8 When we feel pain because those we love are in pain, we are sharing in the suffering of Christ, who loves and cares for all people. And when we share in his suffering, he shares in ours. But it is not just the suffering of Christ we participate in, but also his infinite love and strength, which can enable us to deal compassionately with the pain around us. 

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]]> Sharing in the Suffering of Christ David Stoddart 00:08:29 When we feel pain because those we love are in pain, we are sharing in the suffering of Christ, who loves and cares for all people. When we feel pain because those we love are in pain, we are sharing in the suffering of Christ, who loves and cares for all people. comfort in christ, christian resilience, biblical teachings on suffering, christian suffering and compassion, strength through christ, jesus and human pain, gospel and redemption, finding hope in faith, spiritual growth through suffering, walking with christ in suffering, god’s presence in pain, healing through faith, episcopal faith, christ’s love and strength, love and mercy in faith, sharing god’s love, christian encouragement, christian compassion, sharing in the suffering of christ, episcopal sermon, faith in difficult times, christian discipleship, faith-based podcast, bearing one another’s burdens, god’s love in hardship false full cd74bb22-8e15-4968-bb04-5d9289eff902 Pardon and Renewal God shows us forgiveness by filling us with the Spirit of Christ and using us to further God’s reign of love on earth. Along with absolution, God gives renewal and strength — sure signs of God’s complete forgiveness and acceptance of us as we are.

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:12:40 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/pardon-and-renewal-si170AnT God shows us forgiveness by filling us with the Spirit of Christ and using us to further God’s reign of love on earth. Along with absolution, God gives renewal and strength — sure signs of God’s complete forgiveness and acceptance of us as we are.

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]]> Pardon and Renewal David Stoddart 00:05:45 God shows us forgiveness by filling us with the Spirit of Christ and using us to further God’s reign of love on earth. God shows us forgiveness by filling us with the Spirit of Christ and using us to further God’s reign of love on earth. grace and mercy, episcopal forgiveness, god’s reign of love, christian love and acceptance, gospel and redemption, biblical forgiveness, christian growth and healing, spirit of christ, spiritual renewal, god’s love and healing, faith and renewal, god’s forgiveness, healing through faith, personal growth in christ, christian encouragement, episcopal sermon, christian absolution, strength through faith, faith-based podcast, pardon and renewal, renewal in christ, christian discipleship., letting go and moving forward, forgiving others and ourselves, living with grace false full a6f8d874-dcc3-46a4-97b1-1e5af460ee1c The Necessity of Forgiveness Jesus knows that forgiveness is essential to growth and fullness of life. He embodies God’s forgiveness for us, and wants us to embody that forgiveness for each other.

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:08:10 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/the-necessity-of-forgiveness-wBr30YGT Jesus knows that forgiveness is essential to growth and fullness of life. He embodies God’s forgiveness for us, and wants us to embody that forgiveness for each other.

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]]> The Necessity of Forgiveness David Stoddart 00:08:16 Jesus knows that forgiveness is essential to growth and fullness of life. Jesus knows that forgiveness is essential to growth and fullness of life. church & transformation, episcopal, forgiveness & mercy, faith-based conversations, repentance & love, faith & healing, healing from sin, church as a hospital, sin as a condition, spiritual honesty, confession & redemption, christian podcast., grace over judgment, st. john chrysostom wisdom, christian spiritual growth, god’s grace & healing false full 265b062c-cf6c-4fb3-91bf-d8de528f31ae A Hospital for Sinners St. John Chrystostom said that the church is not a courtroom for souls but a hospital for sinners. Sin is a chronic condition, a propensity not to love. We confess our sins as an act of spiritual honesty, not as criminals waiting to be condemned but as patients seeking to be healed.

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 16:55:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (David Stoddart) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/a-hospital-for-sinners-8z7j0qAo St. John Chrystostom said that the church is not a courtroom for souls but a hospital for sinners. Sin is a chronic condition, a propensity not to love. We confess our sins as an act of spiritual honesty, not as criminals waiting to be condemned but as patients seeking to be healed.

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]]> A Hospital for Sinners David Stoddart 00:08:10 St. John Chrystostom said that the church is not a courtroom for souls but a hospital for sinners. St. John Chrystostom said that the church is not a courtroom for souls but a hospital for sinners. church & transformation, forgiveness & mercy, faith-based conversations, repentance & love, faith & healing, healing from sin, church as a hospital, sin as a condition, spiritual honesty, confession & redemption, christian podcast., grace over judgment, st. john chrysostom wisdom, christian spiritual growth, god’s grace & healing false full ef3f55b4-7e91-4b06-9777-8825b024d633 Surrender Many people find that they lack the resolve or the willpower to maintain a spiritual practice. Rather than seeing it as an exhausting discipline, however, we can view any spiritual practice as an act of surrender. If we stop seeing spiritual practice as a battle we have to win but as something that we simply need to give into, it can help us sustain that practice over the course of time.

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]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:20:00 +0000 cooslovepodcast@gmail.com (Church of Our Saviour ) https://cooslove.simplecast.com/episodes/surrender-TA5RUH_N Many people find that they lack the resolve or the willpower to maintain a spiritual practice. Rather than seeing it as an exhausting discipline, however, we can view any spiritual practice as an act of surrender. If we stop seeing spiritual practice as a battle we have to win but as something that we simply need to give into, it can help us sustain that practice over the course of time.

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]]> Surrender Church of Our Saviour 00:09:00 Many people find that they lack the resolve or the willpower to maintain a spiritual practice. Rather than seeing it as an exhausting discipline, however, we can view any spiritual practice as an act of surrender. Many people find that they lack the resolve or the willpower to maintain a spiritual practice. Rather than seeing it as an exhausting discipline, however, we can view any spiritual practice as an act of surrender. discipline, surrender, spiritual practice false full