Episodes

Today's Message is titled is "A Way of Escape" Today's Text is 1 Cor. 10:1-13 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV) 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....

This is the PonderingGod Podcast series "You Are Not Alone." A series dedicated to help tell the story of the Body of Christ - what it is, and how it functions. In an age of connection like never before, where information can make it around the world before I can get home from work, we are lonely people. Today, we're tackling one of the biggest lies Satan tells us—'You are alone.' He loves to isolate us, convincing us that no one sees, no one cares, and even God has stepped out for a coffee bre...

Today's Message is from March 16, 2025 - Second Sunday in Lent, at Peace Lutheran Church - The title is "The Heart of Jesus Today's Text is Luke 13:31-35 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32 And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. 33 Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it...

This is the PonderingGod Podcast series "You Are Not Alone." A series dedicated to help tell the story of the Body of Christ - what it is, and how it functions. In an age of connection like never before, where information can make it around the world before I can get home from work, we are lonely people. Today in Episode One we introduce this new series and discuss what we are hoping to unpack in this season. We also would love to hear from you. What is your story about the body of Christ? Con...

Today's Message is from March 2, 2025 - Transfiguration Sunday, at Peace Lutheran Church - The title is "Listen to Him" Today's Text is Luke 9:28-36 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 information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where ...

We are back with a fresh season of PonderingGod Podcasts and the return of our Message Monday broadcast. This season will see the launch of a new series on the importance of being the Church. Today's Message is from February 23, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church - The title is "But I Say to you..." Today's Text is Luke 6:27-36 and Genesis 45:4-15 Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message, hot off the press or from the archives. We pray that these messages are an extra boost of encouragement to...

In today's Olympic Faith Episode: Olympic Sponsorships, and amazing facts, Along with a look at James 1:5, & Matthew 7:7-11 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 (ESV) 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or which one of you, if his son...

In today's Olympic Faith Episode: Along with a look at Philippians 4:13 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 (ESV) For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, visit us at www.peacearlington.org We would love to hear from you - send your comments to craig@godponders.org For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org To support the podcast, visit our support page: Suppo...

In today's Olympic Faith Episode: Scottie Scheffler, (U.S. Golf) Along with a look at Romans 8:14-17. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with...

In todays Olympic Faith Episode: and Along with a look at Deuteronomy 20:1. 1 “When you go out to war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid of them, for the LORD...

At the PonderingGod Podcast we would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics. In Today's Episode, we look at Romans 5: 1-8 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejo...

At the PonderingGod Podcast we would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics. In Today's Episode, we look at 2 Thessalonians 3:5 5 May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (ESV) To watch the Figi Olympic Worship on facebook, click here. Today we hear about Brazilian Larissa Pimenta and Italian Odette Giuffrida and their ...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA. I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics. In Today's Episode, we look at Romans 12:6a 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: ... Romans 12:6a (ESV) We also ...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA. I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics. In Today's Episode, we look at James 1:2-3, and Colossians 1:9-14 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know th...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA. I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics. In Today's Episode, we look at Hebrews 12:1 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and ...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA. I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics. In Today's Episode, we look at Hebrews 12:1 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and ...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA. I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics. In Today's Episode, we look at 1 Corithians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA. I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics. In Today's Episode, we look at Psalm 37:4 4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 (ESV) We also meet Er...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA. I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics. In Today's Episode, we look at 1 Thessalonians 2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering befor...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA. I would like to take a few minutes each day of this years Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present olympics. In Today's Episode we look at Galatians 5:1-7 1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Lo...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA. I would like to take a few minutes each day of this years Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present olympics. For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information ...

Today's Message is from July 7, 2024, at Peace Lutheran Church - The title is "For The Sake of the Call" Today's Text is Mark 1: 16-20 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 information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currentl...

Today's Message is from June 30, 2024, at Peace Lutheran Church - The title is "Crazy John at the Jordan." Today's Text is Matthew 3:1-12 Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message, hot off the press or from the archives. We pray that these messages will give you an extra boost of encouragement. For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig curr...

I want to encourage you to read 2 Chronicles 16 today for the "full story"... For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast! To Support the ministry of PonderinGod ...