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June 1, 2025

ponderingGod - Stop Chasing What You Cannot Catch

(We ran out of server space for the month so we could not post this until the 1st - this is Friday's episode) In this episode of Pondering God , Pastor Craig explores the story of the widow’s mite and how it teaches us to sto...

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May 29, 2025

ponderingGod Podcast - CLASSIC - What Goes Up!

LAST THURSDAY I thought it was Ascension Day oops - I'm calendar challenged - So here is a classic issue all the way from last week! In this episode of Pondering God , Pastor Craig McCourt explores the significance of Christ’...

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May 28, 2025

ponderingGod Podcast - Membership has it's (fill in the blank)

In this episode of the Pondering God Podcast , Pastor Craig McCourt flips the old Membership has its privileges tagline upside down, revealing that in Christ’s kingdom, membership is about responsibility , not perks. Drawing ...

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May 27, 2025

ponderingGod Podcast - What is at stake?

"In this episode, Pastor Craig dives into the question: 'What’s at stake if the church continues to decline?' Exploring themes from The Great Dechurching, he discusses the importance of gathering, the call to be the light of ...

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May 26, 2025

Message Monday - The Great Restoration

The Great Restoration from May 18, 2025 - Rev. 21:1-7 Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message hot off the press or from the archives. We pray that these messages will be an extra boost of encouragement to you. For more in...

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May 23, 2025

ponderingGod Podcast - Road Trip

This episode explores the significance of National Road Trip Day, reflecting on three major road trips in Scripture—Abraham’s call, Israel’s Exodus, and the Emmaus Road encounter. Through humor, illustrations, and biblical in...

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May 22, 2025

ponderingGod Podcast - What Goes Up

In this episode of Pondering God , Pastor Craig McCourt explores the significance of Christ’s Ascension in Acts 1. Why did Jesus go up, and what does it mean for us today? We look at the sending of the Holy Spirit, the promis...

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May 21, 2025

PonderingGod Podcast - It's Raining - It's too Hot...

In this episode, Pastor Craig McCourt explores the biblical meaning of contentment from Philippians 4:11-13. Through storytelling, humor, and Scripture, we uncover Paul’s secret to peace, even in difficult circumstances. We’l...

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May 20, 2025

PonderingGod Podcast - Long Ago in Nicaea...

In this episode of Pondering God , Pastor Craig McCourt dives into the significance of the Nicene Creed and why it still shapes our faith nearly 1,700 years after its creation. From the heated debates of the Council of Nicaea...

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May 19, 2025

Message Monday Classic - The Power of the Seed 2015

Classic Message fomr 2015 - Mark 4:1-20 - The Power of the Seed. Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message hot off the press or from the archives. We pray that these messages will be an extra boost of encouragement to you. ...

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May 16, 2025

ponderingGod Podcast - How did we ever live without cell phones?

In this episode of Pondering God , Pastor Craig McCourt humorously reflects on how we survived before cell phones and how dependent we've become on them. But unlike our phones, our connection with God is never interrupted, ne...

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May 15, 2025

PonderingGod Podcast - Pondering Encouragement

In this episode of Pondering God Podcast, Pastor Craig McCourt dives into Hebrews 3:13, exploring the importance of daily encouragement. Through engaging stories, practical wisdom, and quotes from Max Lucado and Billy Graham,...

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May 14, 2025

ponderingGod Podcast - Faith and Mental Health

In today’s episode of Pondering God , Pastor Craig McCourt explores how faith speaks into mental health struggles. From Elijah’s exhaustion to Jesus’ invitation to rest, we unpack practical ways to trade anxiety for God’s pea...

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May 13, 2025

PonderingGod Podcast - National Velcro Day

On National Velcro Day , Pastor Craig McCourt explores how Velcro’s invention—officially trademarked on May 13, 1958—connects to Jesus’ teaching in John 15 . Using Velcro’s gripping hooks as an illustration (and a little humo...

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May 12, 2025

Message Monday - Salvation Belongs To Our God

Today's Message is from May 11, 2025 - Salvation Belongs to Our God - Rev. 7:10 Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message hot off the press or from the archives. We pray that these messages will be an extra boost of encoura...

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May 8, 2025

ponderingGod - Hey Sheep!

In this episode, Pastor Craig McCourt explores Psalm 23 and the incredible care of the Good Shepherd. Join us as we ponder what it means to be a sheep under His care, and discover practical ways to trust the Shepherd in every...

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May 7, 2025

ponderingGod Podcast - The Sufficiency of Christ

In this episode of the Pondering God Podcast , Pastor Craig McCourt dives into Colossians 1:15-23 to explore the life-changing truth that Christ is truly enough. Through engaging storytelling, relatable illustrations, and Scr...

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May 7, 2025

PonderingGod -Everyone needs a little Jesus

Do you have a "little Jesus" - They seem to be everywhere. But is it true that we all need a little Jesus? For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at ww...

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May 6, 2025

PonderingGod Podcast - Why Worship Matters for Our Children

I know sometimes Sunday morning can look like a three-ring circus as you get ready for Worship with your children, but let's look at why it is so important. For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pon...

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May 4, 2025

Message Monday -Easter 2025

Today's Message is from Easter Sunrise 2025 @ Peace Lutheran Church Arlington Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message hot off the press or from the archives. We pray that these messages will be an extra boost of encourage...

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May 1, 2025

PonderingGod - National Law Day

As Lutherans We understand Law and Gospel, some say we are too heavy on the Gospel - well NOT TODAY! It's National Law Day! For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a messag...

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April 30, 2025

PonderingGod - The Musical

If you want to sing along with our new Musical Hit "Pondering God" here are the Lyrics... (To create your own song CLICK HERE Hey, Gather round friends it's time to share With stories of faith, laughter in the air From the ta...

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April 29, 2025

PonderingGod - Ask the Right Question

Sometimes in life we just don't ask ourselves the right question. Lets take a little pressure off, and just sit back in God's presence... more on that in today's PonderingGod Podcast. For more information on Pastor Craig McCo...

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April 28, 2025

Message Monday - 5 smooth stones

Today's Message is titled is "5 smooth stones" Today's Text is 1 Samuel 17 - The story of David and Goliath and other select verses. This message is from the Funeral of a young man in my congregation Parker, whose life was fu...

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