Today Pastor Rich takes on the weighty task of finding the good news in the story of the Beheading of John the Baptist and leads us in ways that we can find good news and encounter God in the midst of times or trouble and confusion.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/growinfaith?src=hpp&r=monthly)

From a listener we get a deep question - why does God allow suffering and what is going doing about it?  Powerful and soul searching questions.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/growinfaith?src=hpp&r=monthly)

Today Pastor Mike delivers the message at Faith+Journey Lutheran Church in West Fargo, ND on Mark 6:1-11.  In this passage, Jesus sends out the 12 with a mission to heal the sick, drive out demons,  and proclaim the good news.  In light of our baptism, how does this story from the Bible have meaning for us in our daily lives?Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/growinfaith?src=hpp&r=monthly)

#6 of 7 |  "I AM the way, the truth and the life"  Jesus declares to his followers that there is a place that has been prepared for us in His kingdom and he is the way to that place. Pastor Rich delivers the message for today.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/growinfaith?src=hpp&r=monthly)

#5 of 7 | Jesus declares "I AM the resurrection and the life" before resurrecting Lazarus after he had been dead for 4 days.  John 11: 1-6, 17-11.  Pastor Mike delivers the message today.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/growinfaith?src=hpp&r=monthly)

How do I Know that I am Ok in God's eyes and how does what I think about my relationship with God influence my thoughts about myself and others?  Is there more to the life of the disciple than just the feelings and emotions of spirituality - or does God ask us to go deeper than these?Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/growinfaith?src=hpp&r=monthly)

Today's Sermon is from a familiar scene in the life of Jesus as recorded by the Gospel writer Mark.  Jesus meets two people - a religious leader whose daughter is dying and an unnamed women who has suffering from bleeding almost all her life.  Both of these encounters will challenge the prevailing wisdom of the day regarding the ritual cleanliness and uncleanliness of people and Jesus - in an acted out parable - will show how the love and inclusion of God shows no bound.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/growinfaith?src=hpp&r=monthly)

The introduction to the New Podcast of Faith Journey Lutheran Church, West Fargo, ND.  Featuring Sr. Pastor Michael O'Berg and topics of faith, life, and discipleship as we live out our lives of faith.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/growinfaith?src=hpp&r=monthly)