Episodes

ponderingGod Podcast - Message Monday - Featuring a message from Pastor Craig McCourt. Today's Episode was recorded on July 20, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington, MN part of the God's Outreageous claims series. (For ...

In the final episode of Season 6 - we look back on Season 1 Episode 6 - The Storm! We will return again on August 25th with season 7 (For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visi...

In this episode of The Pondering God Podcast , Pastor Craig celebrates National Drive-Thru Day with a call to slow down and savor God’s Word. Through Scripture, storytelling, and three wild drive-thru tales, he reminds listen...

In this episode, Pastor Craig explores the comforting and challenging truth that God has no limits . Through personal stories, Scripture, and a touch of humor, we’re reminded that God is present everywhere, knows everything, ...

In this episode, Pastor Craig explores the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam moment involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot, asking the question: When is humor not funny? Through Scripture, quotes from Martin Lut...

ponderingGod Podcast - Message Monday - Featuring a message from Pastor Craig McCourt. Today's Episode was recorded on July 6, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington, MN part of the God's Outreageous claims series. (For m...

On today’s episode of The Pondering God Podcast, Pastor Craig McCourt explores those discouraging days when it feels like the universe is lined up against us. Drawing from Psalm 40:23, Craig reminds us that lament can give wa...

In this episode, Pastor Craig McCourt compares the famously secure Fort Knox vault to the eternal inheritance God has reserved for believers. Exploring five security features of Fort Knox—from blast-proof doors to restricted ...

In this episode, Pastor Craig McCourt tackles the classic castaway question: if a boy lived—and died—alone on an island, could he be saved? We dive into Scripture to see that salvation is purely by God’s grace, received throu...

In this episode of The Pondering God Podcast , Pastor Craig McCourt draws rich spiritual lessons from the simple wonder of a campfire. Fresh off a Minnesota camping trip filled with friends, flames, and fire-colored magic, Cr...

ponderingGod Podcast - Message Monday - Featuring a message from Pastor Craig McCourt. Today's Episode was recorded on Nov. 27, 2024 at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington, MN Thanksgiving Eve Worship (For more information on ...

In this episode, Pastor Craig McCourt reflects on National Cheer Up the Lonely Day through a confessional Lutheran lens. He explores biblical promises—Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 68:6, and Hebrews 13:5—and shares a vivid illustration...

In this episode of The Pondering God Podcast, Pastor Craig McCourt reflects on Jesus’ simple yet powerful summary of God’s law: Love God. Love Neighbor. With warmth, humor, and plenty of stories—including riding shotgun with ...

In today’s episode, Pastor Craig McCourt invites listeners into the rich truth of 1 John 3:1, exploring what it means to be a “Child of God.” Through engaging stories, surprising royal facts, and Scriptural depth, Craig refle...

In this flavorful episode, Pastor Craig celebrates National Chocolate and Almonds Day by exploring great combinations—from your snack drawer to your soul. From biblical dynamic duos like Moses & Aaron and Paul & Barnabas to t...

ponderingGod Podcast - Message Monday - Featuring a message from Pastor Craig McCourt. Today's Episode was recorded on June 29, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington, MN The third in a series of God's Outreageous Claims ...

Show Notes Summary: On this Fourth of July episode, Pastor Craig dives into a timely reflection on freedom —not just political, but spiritual. With stories, Scripture, and even a few fireworks facts, this episode explores the...

In this episode, Pastor Craig humorously imagines a “Grammarly for Theology”—a divine proofreader to catch our doctrinal typos. We explore two spiritual benefits of such a tool: guarding our confession (2 Timothy 4:2–3) and b...

In this episode of The Pondering God Podcast , Pastor Craig reflects on the mysterious last transmission of Amelia Earhart and how it mirrors our own spiritual signal strength with God. Through three powerful takeaways—about ...

In this episode of The Pondering God Podcast , Pastor Craig McCourt reflects on Genesis 12 and the call of Abram, weaving in lessons from his son Isaiah’s new camper-van birding adventure. We learn three key takeaways: embrac...

ponderingGod Podcast - Message Monday - Featuring a message from Pastor Craig McCourt. Today's Episode was recorded on June 22, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington, MN The first in a series of God's Outreageous Claims ...

In this episode of The Pondering God Podcast , Pastor Craig dives into the spiritual depth behind the familiar phrase "Thank God It’s Friday." What begins as a light-hearted cultural catchphrase unfolds into a rich exploratio...

In Summary: In this episode, Pastor Craig shares three spiritual lessons we can learn from our feathered friends—birds. From trusting God\'s provision to singing in the dark, to having the courage to soar when God calls, we a...

In today’s episode titled “The Ancient Mentor,” Pastor Craig McCourt explores key passages from Hebrews 13, emphasizing the importance of mutual love, hospitality, and respecting spiritual guidance as timeless mentor advice. ...