The Grove Church

Bringing Shalom | Rough Cut Faith

Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace.  But it's not simply a "lack of conflict," it's an all-encompassing, lifelong pursuit that seeks to put everything back the way is supposed to be.  So, how is it supposed to be?  Join Scott and Mike this week as they discuss the concept of "shalom," how it saturates all of scripture and how Jesus brought it in its fullness.

Living Simplicity | Rough Cut Faith

Simplicity has become kind of a buzzword in the last decade. It can be seen in minimalist design, tiny houses, and mindfulness. These may be ways it plays out but simplicity goes deeper, it's an attitude, a motivation, a way of ordering our inner world so that our outer world can find peace. Join Scott and Mike today as they discuss what a lifestyle of simplicity looks like and how we can pursue it in our own lives.

Do Not Miss This | The End of the Beginning

Proverbs is more than just platitudes and ways to improve your life.  It's a new way of living, a new way of seeing the world.

The Way of Gratefulness | Rough Cut Faith

Being grateful will change our lives.  But, what does that actually mean?  Is it as simple as saying, "Thank you," or is there a deeper, more critical shift in our hearts and minds that takes place when we are grateful even in suffering?  Join Scott and Mike this week as they look into the depths of what it means to be thankful and how it directs the gaze of our life outwards.

Do Not Miss This | The Wisdom of Forgiveness

Embracing forgiveness as a community is critical to our well being and it is one way that we can actively guard our hearts.

Challenging Perceptions | Rough Cut Faith

There are many misperceptions about the church and Christianity that even shape the minds of followers of Jesus.  Does everyone think the same, vote the same, act the same?  Does the church collectively judge the culture?  Is the church supposed to separate from people who don't think like them?  Join Scott and Mike this week as they share their experience and thoughts on misperceptions both inside and outside of the church.

Do Not Miss This | Guard Your Heart

The framework of our lives is our hearts.  All that we are and all that we will be is contained in our hearts.  We have to keep it safe because our lives depend on it.

The Will of God | Rough Cut Faith

The "will of God" is often spoken of as some ethereal thing that must be sought after but we really won't know if we've found even if we do. It's a concept that can be frustrating, damaging, or disappointing when not understood. Join Scott and Mike this week as they debunk some myths surrounding it and offer a more refreshing, joyful view.
So you know, this episode is only 40 mins long, but there are an extra 20 mins of silence at the end. This was not intentional but it's there.

Do Not Miss This | Free From Worry

Anxiety and worry are epidemic in our society.  From the every-day concerns to global tensions to physically debilitating anxiety, we are all affected by it to some extent.  And it wasn't like life was easier in the ancient times of scripture.  But, we are offered a pathway through the chaos into a place of peace.

Jesus and Presidents | Rough Cut Faith

Can we still live like Jesus regardless of who is president?  It won't be long before this contentious election cycle transitions into a contentious challenge to the validity of the electoral process.  Speculations, accusations, and generalizations will be lobbed like across party lines like verbal grenades.  But it doesn't have to tear the church apart.  It doesn't have to tear our culture apart.  Join Scott and Mike this week as they discuss whether or not it's possible to still follow Jesus if our "side" doesn't win.  (Spoiler alert: It is.)