Best Charissa Clark Howe Podcasts (2025)

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What About the Party? 17:38

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In this sermon from September 14, 2025 (14th Sunday after Pentecost/Proper 19/Year C), we explore Luke 15:1-10 and Psalm 51:1-10, examining Jesus' parables of the lost sheep and lost coin. These stories challenge us to consider God's relentless seeking of the lost and the true nature of celebration in community. Against the backdrop of recent event…

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We are Clay 16:32

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In this sermon exploring Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, we examine how God works both individually and communally to shape us into vessels for justice. Using imagery of pottery and knitting, we consider what it means to remain malleable in God's hands while navigating the tensions between personal spiritual formation and systemic change…

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This is Exhausting 16:57

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In this sermon on Luke 14:7-14, Rev. Dr. Howe reflects on Jesus' teachings about power, vulnerability, and radical hospitality in the context of another tragic school shooting. Jesus' words about dinner party etiquette reveal deeper truths about the upside-down nature of God's kingdom. This sermon examines how our cultural obsession with power and …

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God Is Not a Fluffy Cat 17:30

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In this week's sermon, we explore Jeremiah 23:23-29, examining how we often try to contain and domesticate God to fit our human expectations. Using imagery of cats in boxes, wheat and straw, and various types of hammers, we consider the difference between temporary comfort and lasting spiritual nourishment. The sermon addresses current events like …

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Unseen: Hebrews 11:1-16 & Genesis 15:1-6 16:42

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In this sermon exploring Hebrews 11:1-16 and Genesis 15:1-6, Pastor Charissa examines what it means to live by faith rather than sight. Through a personal story about navigating unfamiliar roads in England, she illustrates how faith calls us to journey forward even when we can't see the complete destination.…

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Beyond Bigger Barns 18:07

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Today's Gospel lesson is from Luke 12:13-21. Jesus responds to an inheritance dispute with a parable about a rich fool who hoards his abundance rather than sharing with the community. The sermon explores different forms of greed beyond material wealth, examining how our relationship with resources - whether money, attention, or influence - reflects…

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Exploring Jesus' teaching on prayer through the lens of community and trust, this sermon examines how the Lord's Prayer shapes both our relationship with God and our connections with neighbors. Beginning with the parable of the midnight visitor, we discover how persistent prayer and radical hospitality transform our understanding of God's provision…

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Choosing the Good Part 14:32

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In this July 20, 2025 sermon exploring Luke 10:38-42 and Colossians 1:15-28, we examine the familiar story of Mary and Martha through the lens of Christ's reconciling presence. The sermon unpacks how Mary's radical choice to sit at Jesus' feet connects with Paul's cosmic vision of Christ as "the firstborn of all creation." Through three movements -…

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July 13, 2025 17:42

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July 13, 2025 by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe

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Shake off the dust 16:48

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Year cProper 9First Scripture Reading Psalm 66:1–9Second Scripture Reading Luke 10:1–11, 16–20By Charissa Clark Howe

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Pentecost Tongues Like Fire 15:24

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Today’s scripture is Acts 2:1-21By Charissa Clark Howe

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Ascension Sunday, 6/1/25 17:11

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In this Ascension Day sermon focusing on Ephesians 1:15-23, we explore how Jesus' ascension completes the narrative arc of his earthly ministry and transforms our understanding of power. Through the metaphor of adjusting to light in a dark room, borrowed from Archbishop Rowan Williams, we see how Jesus becomes not just the light that blinds us, but…

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Center of Peace 19:04

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First Sunday as the new installed pastor at Sixth Presbyterian Church. Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C, May 25, 2025. Preaching on John 14:23-29.By Charissa Clark Howe

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Anointing Oil and Rusty Gates.mp3 20:15

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From Psalm 133 and 1 Corinthians 13By Charissa Clark Howe

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Be Merciful 19:21

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Preached at Center Presbyterian Church 2/23/25, Luke 6:27-38By Charissa Clark Howe

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Woe to the Rich, the Well-Fed, the Carefree, and the Famous 19:43

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Woe to the Rich, the Well-Fed, the Carefree, and the Famous by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe

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Jesus is exactly where he said he would be 16:21

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Jesus is exactly where he said he would be by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe

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The Muddy Waters of Baptism 16:12

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Preached at Waverly Presbyterian Church, January 12, 2025.Isaiah 43:1–7 (ESV)1 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you…

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The Bright, Shiny World Around Us 17:49

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Matthew 2:1-12Preached at Fox Chapel Presbyterian 1/5/25.By Charissa Clark Howe

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Unbroken: Psalm 34:15-22 15:12

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Unbroken: Psalm 34:15-22 by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe

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Carb Loading: John 6:51-58 21:29

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Sermon from Center Presbyterian Church.By Charissa Clark Howe

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More Than You See: Mark 6:30-34,53-56 19:22

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Preached July 28, 2024First Presbyterian Church of PittsburghMark 6:30-34, 53-56By Charissa Clark Howe

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Half a Bubble Out of Plumb 18:01

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Sermon from Amos 7 preached on July 14, 2024 at Third Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh the day after Trump was shot.By Charissa Clark Howe

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Can't Touch This (Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun) 23:22

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Mark 5:21–43 (ESV)And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on …

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Yes. . . Even Them. 1 John 4:7-21 22:06

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Sermon preached at Sixth Presbyterian Church on April 28,2024.By Charissa Clark Howe

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Valleys: Psalm 23 21:51

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Valleys: Psalm 23 by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe

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Why Fish: Luke 24:36-49 21:18

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Why Fish: Luke 24:36-49 by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe

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Called By Name Out of Mourning 19:34

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John 20:1-18 Easter SundayBy Charissa Clark Howe

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Click Bait 14:56

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Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon3/10/24John 3:14–21Ephesians 2:1–10By Charissa Clark Howe

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GLITTER! Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52: July 30, 2023 10:25:32 AM 16:53

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GLITTER! Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52: July 30, 2023 10:25:32 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe

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Fertile Soil: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23: July 16, 2023 9:58:32 AM 21:40

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Shared at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greesnburg on July 16, 2023By Charissa Clark Howe

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A Shadow on the Palms: Palm Sunday evening 11:55

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A Shadow on the Palms: Palm Sunday evening by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe

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God mourns 13:14

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God mourns by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe

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Mountaintops are Scary: Matthew 17:1-9 19:17

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Transfiguration Sunday February 19, 2023 10:16:14 AMBy Charissa Clark Howe

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Jesus, Remember Me 15:45

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November 20, 2022 11:30:16 AMLuke 23:32-43By Charissa Clark Howe

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For the Praise of God’s Glory 23:27

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Ephesians 1:11-23Luke 6:20-31November 6, 2022 11:09:17 AMBy Charissa Clark Howe

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Lament: October 30, 2022 10:42:57 AM 11:42

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Luke 19:1-10ZaccheusThere was another young life lost to gun violence this week. When, Lord, will this end?By Charissa Clark Howe

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“In Times of Fear”: September 11, 2022 10:58:21 AM 22:32

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2 Timothy 1:1-10By Charissa Clark Howe

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Places Of Honor 17:32

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Preaching today from Luke 14:1, 7-14 at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church.You can watch the service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji-sgOgGj3gBy Charissa Clark Howe