Best Midwest Church of Christ Podcasts (2025)

By the grace of God, we have another amazing episode with our incredible hosts, April and Matthieu. This time they have a special guest, Instructor Nathanael, who has a Master's degree in Horticulture and takes us to a unique and spiritual teaching about Spiritual Gardening in the Bible. Based on Romans 1:20, where we can begin to understand that G…

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A Confrontation, a Confession, and a Consequence - 2 Samuel 12:1-25 45:48

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From the sermon series The Lord, the King, and the Shepherd - Pastor Mark Johnson on June 8, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Episode One: Riding Through the Storm 52:27

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Pentecost Sunday - The Renewal of All Things - Fr. Michael Flowers 06.08.25 28:56

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What is the Feast of Pentecost all about? John's Gospel anticipates the coming of the Holy Spirit and how the Spirit will manifest the unfolding plan of God to renew all things in Christ.By St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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The Ascension of Jesus Christ - Fr. Derek Metcalf 06.01.25 28:59

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I Samuel 12:19–24Psalm 47Revelation 22:10–21John 17:20–26By St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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The Interest of Sin - 2 Samuel 11 40:22

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From the sermon series The Lord, the King, and the Shepherd - Pastor Mark Johnson on June 1, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Jesus Reveals the Inner Life of God - Fr. Michael Flowers 05.25.25 30:38

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Icon: Ivanka Demchuk John 14:15-31By St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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Covenant Kindness: Better than Midwest Nice - 2 Samuel 9 39:34

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From the sermon series The Lord, the King, and the Shepherd - Pastor Mark Johnson on May 25, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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The Languages of a Redeemed Person - Colossians 4:2-6 (Pastor Nolan Johnson) 45:18

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Pastor Nolan Johnson preaches from Colossians 4:2-6 on April 27, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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What's So New about the New Commandment - Fr. Michael Flowers 05.18.25 30:13

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Icon by Ivanka Demchuk, UkraineBy St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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More on the Midwest and Midlife with Kevin, Collin, and Justin 1:09:19

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The triumvirate comes back together to wrap up another season of LBE. Along with the obligatory sports chatter, the three guys talk at length about the first Midwest Pope (and why they are not Catholics) and about life in middle age (and why they are not too depressed). There are, of course, many book recommendations as well. CHAPTERS 0:00 Sponsors…

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Heart of a Parent 19:34

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What does it mean to parent with the heart of God? In this deeply insightful episode, hosts April and Matthieu are joined by a special guest—renowned for lectures on deeper biblical understanding—to explore the sacred calling of spiritual parenting. Through Scripture and lived wisdom, they unpack how God’s guidance shapes not only our children but …

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Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd - Dn. Dillon Wadsack 04.11.25 17:13

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Icon: Ivanka DemchukBy St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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How do you plead? 2 Samuel 7:18-29 39:13

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From the sermon series The Lord, the King, and the Shepherd - Pastor Mark Johnson on May 11, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Meeting Resurrection - Dn. Eric Rainwater 05.04.25 15:58

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Meeting Resurrection - Dn. Eric Rainwater 05.04.25 by St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KCBy St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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Renewing my Spirit 17:00

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We understand the importance and value of physical and even mental well-being. But how about spiritual well-being? What does it mean to take care of my spirit and why do I want to be spiritually renewed/strong? Psalm 51:10, 1 Timothy 4:8 Follow us on our Instagram and Facebook and send a DM for any Bible questions or email us if you have any inquir…

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The Biblical View of Abortion with Tom Pennington 1:01:30

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What does the Bible say about life in the womb? When does life begin? What about personhood? What has the church taught about abortion over the centuries? How should we respond to familiar slogans like “My body, my choice”? In this important episode, Kevin talks with Tom Pennington, Pastor at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, Texas, about his …

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The Most Important Chapter in the Old Testament - 2 Samuel 7:1-17 41:18

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From the sermon series The Lord, the King, and the Shepherd - Pastor Mark Johnson on May 4, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Even the Trees Will Sing! - 1 Chronicles 16:23-34 (Titus Landegent) 32:34

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Elder Titus Landegent preaches in Spanish from 1 Chronicles 16:23-34 during CCC's 6th Anniversary of Hispanic Ministry Celebration Service (April 27, 2025)By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Upper Room Reality - Fr. Derek Metcalf 04.27.25 31:26

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Upper Room Reality - Fr. Derek Metcalf 04.27.25 by St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KCBy St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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Nicene Orthodoxy with Blair Smith 1:05:00

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Kevin welcomes his good friend—neighbor, church colleague, and seminary colleague (soon to be boss!)—Blair Smith to the podcast. As a systematic theology professor, Blair’s expertise is on Trinitarian theology, in particular in the crucial fourth and fifth centuries. Listen in as Kevn and Blair look at the theology and the history behind the Counci…

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Maunday Thursday - Dn. Eric Rainwater 2025 4:56

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Maunday Thursday - Dn. Eric Rainwater 2025 by St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KCBy St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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The Easter homily of St. John Chrysostom by Dn. Dillon Wadsack 5:50

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The Easter homily of St. John ChrysostomBy St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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My Covenant With God 24:47

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What does it truly mean to be in covenant with God? In this episode, April and Matthieu explore the beauty, responsibility, and faithfulness found in God’s promises—inviting you to reflect on your own commitment to walk in His Word. 🌿✨ #TheFaithfulExchange #MyCovenantWithGod #BiblePodcast Follow us on our Instagram and Facebook and send a DM for an…

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Pastoral Theology with Jonathan Master 36:24

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First published in 1877, Thomas Murphy’s Pastoral Theology: The Pastor in the Various Duties of His Office is one of the absolute best books of its kind. Murphy’s treatise is inspiring, challenging, comprehensive, opinionated, practical, and spiritual in the deepest sense of the word. Listen as Kevin and Jonathan Master, president at Greenville Pre…

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The First Day of New Creation - Raised with Christ - Fr. Michael Flowers 4.20.25 25:23

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Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed. Alleluia! Easter Sunday is the first day of New Creation in the risen Lord Jesus Christ. And every Sunday, the first day of the week, is a little Easter, as the Church participates in the liturgy of the Word and the liturgy of the Table. Jesus enacts this pattern of worship with the two forlorn disciples on the…

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He is not here! - Matthew 28:1-10 37:29

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Pastor Mark preaches from Matthew 28:1-10 on Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Walking the Path of Forgiveness - Psalm 32:1-5 37:59

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Pastor Mark preaches from Psalm 32:1-5 during CCC's Maundy Thursday service.By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Holy Week for Conflicted People - Palm Sunday - Fr. Michael Flowers 04.13.25 8:11

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Palm Sunday reflects on the fickleness of our human condition. So quickly, blessing and cursing come out of our mouths (James 3:10). The crowds' response, once praising Jesus with royal palms and messianic acclamations, suddenly turned to curses: "Crucify Him." The public humiliation of Jesus was too much to swallow. This cannot be the expected one…

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Smote and Smitten - 2 Samuel 6 42:50

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From the sermon series The Lord, the King, and the Shepherd - Pastor Mark Johnson on April 13, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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The 4 Fields Of The Heart 15:15

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In this heart-stirring episode, hosts April and Matthieu dive into the parable of the sower, exploring the 4 types of soil—and what they reveal about the condition of our hearts. Drawing from Luke 8:5-8 and Mark 4:13, they unpack how God’s Word is received, resisted, or rooted in our lives. Tune in for a Bible-based conversation that challenges, en…

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Parable of the Wicked Tennets - Passion Sunday - Fr. Derek Metcalf 04.06.25 29:30

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Isaiah 43:16–21Psalm 126Philippians 3:7–16Luke 20:9–19Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; thr…

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Finally Getting Some Rest - 2 Samuel 5 35:07

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From the sermon series The Lord, the King, and the Shepherd - Pastor Mark Johnson on April 6, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Foolish to the World, Wise in Christ 17:18

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In this special April Fools’ Day episode, hosts Matthieu, April, and Tanette explore what it means to be a "fool" in the eyes of the world—and in the wisdom of God. Through passages like 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, John 1:45, and Isaiah 55:8-9, they discuss how God’s ways often challenge human understanding and why true wisdom comes from faith. Tune in …

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A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation with Matthew Bingham 1:13:09

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It is often believed, by friends and critics alike, that the Reformed tradition, though perhaps good on formal doctrine, is impoverished when it comes to spiritual formation. The charge is that the Reformed approach to piety is all about head knowledge, about learning things as brains on sticks. Other Christians may be less critical but simply assu…

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Travailing for Prodigals - Andrew Comiskey 03.30.25 31:59

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Andrew Comiskey, Desert Stream Ministries, delivers a prophetic call to travail in prayer for lost loved ones.By St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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Building Materials Matter - 2 Samuel 3 40:54

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From the sermon series The Lord, the King, and the Shepherd - Pastor Mark Johnson on March 30, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Don't Buy Cheap Knock-offs - 2 Samuel 2:1-11 29:07

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From the sermon series The Lord, the King, and the Shepherd - Pastor Mark Johnson on March 23, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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The Prodigal God - Fr. Michael Flowers 03.23.25 33:12

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Luke 15:1-3; 11-32 The Outrageous, Extravagant Love of the FatherNow the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.”11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me…

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Get Wrecked - 2 Samuel 1 41:46

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From the sermon series The Lord, the King, and the Shepherd - Pastor Mark Johnson on March 16, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Struggle to Enter through the Narrow Door - Fr. Michael Flowers 03.16.25 27:33

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Following Jesus involves the Work of the Cross and the Way of the Cross, the Narrow Door leads to the Narrow way, life eternal.By St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

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Chameleon Christianity - Matthew 5:10-16 (Pastor Nolan Johnson) 42:32

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Pastor Nolan Johnson preaches from Matthew 5:10-16 on March 9, 2025By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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Imitating the One Who Empowers Us - 1 John 2:7-14 (Taylor Van Der Zwaag) 28:51

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CCC Deacon Taylor Van Der Zwaag preaches from 1 John 2:7-14 on March 2, 2025.By Christ Community Church Sioux Center

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On Tyndale House, the Old Testament, and the Promises and Pitfalls of Biblical Scholarship with Peter Williams and Will Ross 38:00

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Recently, Peter Williams, Principal at Tyndale House in Cambridge, preached at Christ Covenant Church for its missions week. At the end of the evening service, Kevin sat down with Peter and fellow Cambridge-alum Will Ross, who teaches Old Testament at RTS Charlotte, for a discussion about the importance of Tyndale House and its mission to foster fa…

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The Temptations of Christ and Ours - Entering Lent - Fr. Michael Flowers 03.09.25 41:56

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The Temptations of Christ and Ours - Entering Lent - Fr. Michael Flowers 03.09.25 by St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KCBy St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC