Best Broken Jars Podcasts (2025)

Fear Not Brave Essential Church August 3, 2025 SUMMARY The message revolves around the theme of bravery, particularly in the context of facing fears and challenges. It begins with a humorous portrayal of the disciples' plan to spread the message of Jesus' resurrection, despite the risk of being brutally murdered for it. This sets the stage for a de…

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Life's a Desert - Mosaic of Redemption 31:52

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Life's a Desert Mosaic of Redemption Essential Church July 27, 205 SUMMARY The message revolves around themes of faith, life's challenges, and spiritual growth. It draws on biblical stories and metaphors to illustrate the journey of life and the importance of faith in overcoming difficulties. 1. **Biblical References and Metaphors**: The message fr…

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I Told You That - The Name God Gave Me 31:26

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I Told You That The Name God Gave Me Essential Church July 20, 2025 SUMMARY 1. **Biblical Narrative**: - The story begins with Jesus needing to address a large crowd. He borrows a boat from Simon and Andrew to speak to the people from the water. After speaking, Jesus instructs Simon to push out into deep water to fish, despite Simon's initial reluc…

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Who Told You That? - The Name God Gave Me 34:34

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Who Told You That? The Name God Gave Me Essential Church July 13, 2025 SUMMARY The message touches on personal growth and identity. The pastor reflects on their journey from being an introvert to realizing their potential, drawing parallels with the character Po from "Kung Fu Panda." Initially perceived as unlikely to succeed, Po's story becomes a …

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Who Are You? - The Name God Gave Me 28:24

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Who Are You The Name God Gave Me Essential Church July 6, 2025 SUMMARY The message explores the theme of identity, delving into how various factors shape who we are and how we perceive ourselves. It begins by discussing the complexity of identity, noting that while it might seem straightforward to define oneself, it involves a myriad of influences …

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The Voice of God - God: My Pronouns Are I / Us 4:51

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The Voice of God God: My Pronouns Are I / Us Essential Church June 29, 2025 SUMMARY The message focuses on the role and significance of the Holy Spirit within the Christian faith. It begins with a depiction of a Baptist church member seeking the Holy Ghost to fill his congregation, emphasizing the desire for spiritual movement and presence. The pas…

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Jesus Is God - God: My Pronouns Are I / Us 33:27

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Jesus Is God God: My Pronouns Are I / Us June 22, 2025 Essential Church SUMMARY The message explores the concept of the Trinity in Christianity, focusing on the relationship between God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It begins by discussing how Jesus, portrayed as God in human form, communicates with God as a distinct person, refer…

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Dancing with the Trinity (Genesis 1) - God: My Pronouns Are I/Us 31:25

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Dance with the Trinity (Genesis 1) God: My Pronouns are I/Us June 15, 2025 Essential Church SUMMARY The message explores the concept of the Trinity in Christian theology, emphasizing its complexity and significance. The speaker explains that God is one in essence but three in persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This doctrine, known a…

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Believing the Lies We Tell Ourselves (James 1:16-27) - James 1 Era 34:04

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Believing the Lies We Tell Ourselves (James 1:16-27) James 1 Era June 8, 2025 Essential Church SUMMARY The message revolves around themes of self-deception and the importance of application over mere knowledge. It uses the TV series "Breaking Bad" as a metaphor to explore these themes. The narrative highlights the protagonist's journey, where he ju…

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Test or Temptation? Your Choice. (James 1:2-15) - James 1 Era 32:43

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Test or Temptation? Your Choice. SUMMARY Faith and Trust in God: The message emphasizes trusting in God's plans and goodness, even in challenging times. It encourages taking heart in deserts and gardens, suggesting that God has good plans for everyone . Spiritual Warfare and Support: There are references to spiritual battles and the assurance that …

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Fire Tested (James 1:2-4) - James 1 Era 24:13

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Fire Tested James 1 Era Essential Church May 25, 2025 SUMMARY The message begins with introductions by Chris Traeger and Ben, followed by Leslie Knope offering a tour of the Parks and Recreation Department. Chris Traeger is highlighted for his optimistic outlook, even in hypothetical scenarios like a fictional virus. The narrative shifts to a churc…

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Faith to Forgive them Anyway 33:10

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Faith to Forgive them Anyway Love Them Anyway Essential Church May 18, 2025 SUMMARY The message revolves around a tragic event involving Charles Carl Roberts IV, a local milk truck driver, who entered an Amish school and committed a shooting, resulting in the death of several young girls before taking his own life. The narrative explores the afterm…

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Praying For Enemies 32:36

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Praying For Enemies Love Them Anyway Essential Church May 11, 2025 SUMMARY The Message focuses on the themes of forgiveness, prayer, and the transformative power of faith. It addresses the challenge of dealing with anger and resentment towards those who have wronged us, emphasizing the importance of entrusting these burdens to God. Through personal…

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Love Them Anyway Part 2 30:48

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Love Them Anyway Part 2 Essential Church May 4, 2025 SUMMARY The message explores themes of love, grace, and societal influence, using "Les Miserables" as a central example. It discusses how societal pressures like greed and oppression can lead individuals to negative behaviors. The story follows a man who, driven by desperation, steals bread and i…

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Suicide Prevention and Awareness with Shaun Brown 47:37

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Join Paula Sammons and Shaun Brown, as they discuss suicide statistics and promote awareness and strategies for prevention. Suicide hotline: 988 (text or call) Reach Paula at : www.alabastercounseling.net https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091641095154 https://www.instagram.com/therapy_paula_/ Shaun’s Band :https://open.spotify.com/artist/4…

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Love Them Anyway Part 1 32:07

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Message from Steve Swisher on April 27, 2025.

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Finding Identity 47:07

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Join Paula Sammons a clinical therapist and Christine Perry, a published author, as they discuss identity and answer questions from listeners. https://learningtobefearless.com/ https://alabastercounseling.net/

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Easter 2025 25:00

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Easter Mosaic of Redemption Essential Church April 20, 2025 SUMMARY The message explores themes of love, sacrifice, rebellion, and redemption, drawing parallels between popular cultural narratives and biblical stories. It begins by highlighting the appeal of stories where characters demonstrate unconditional love and sacrifice, such as in movies an…

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Episode 3:Discussion with a Stephen Minister 51:37

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Join Paula Sammons and Angela Powell, as they discuss the differences and similarities between a Stephen Minister and a therapist. They answer a few mental health questions from their differing professional perspectives.

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Jesus, Jonah, and Easter 31:18

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Jesus, Jonah, and Easter Mosaic of Redemption Essential Church April 13, 2025 SUMMARY The message begins with a conversation about a grocery store incident, highlighting themes of apathy and the importance of taking action when witnessing wrongdoing. The pastor then transitions into a sermon, using the story of Jonah from the Old Testament to draw …

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Episode 2: Ask a Pastor 47:10

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Join clinical mental health therapist Paula Sammons and longtime Pastor Paul Ahnert, as they answer emotional and spiritual questions sent in by listeners.

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Making Sense of the Little Pictures Part 2 32:50

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Making Sense of the Little Pictures Part 2 Mosaic of Redemption Essential Church April 6, 2025By Essential Church

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Episode One: What is this Podcast about 32:40

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Join me, As I share my heart behind starting the podcast and answer som mental health questions

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Making Sense of the Little Pictures Part 1 30:45

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Making Sense of the Little Picture Mosaic of Redemption Essential Church March 30, 2025 SUMMARY Why is the Bible so Long? The discussion transitions to a biblical introduction class, questioning the length of the Bible. The pastor aims to explain the necessity of its extensive narrative, comparing it to the way pictures can evoke memories and emoti…

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I am the Law of Moses 36:54

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I am the Law of Moses Mosaic of Redemption Essential Church March 23, 2025 SUMMARY The message explores the relationship between the Old Testament law and New Testament grace, highlighting several key points: 1. **Misunderstanding of Salvation**: It challenges the belief that salvation was achieved through law in the Old Testament and through grace…

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Seeing the Big Picture 34:29

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Seeing the Big Picture Mosaic of Redemption Essential Church March 16, 2025 SUMMARY The sermon focuses on the interpretation of John chapter five and the broader implications of scripture in understanding God and our relationship with Him. Here are the key points: - **God's Nature**: The pastor emphasizes that God is inherently communal and desires…

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Get Up and Eat 28:31

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Get Up and Eat Standalone Essential Church March 9, 2025 SUMMARY The Sermon discusses the impactful work of the Orphan Network in Nicaragua, focusing on breaking cycles of poverty and bringing children to Jesus. Here are the key points: - **Mission and Objectives**: Orphan Network aims to provide spiritual guidance and economic self-sufficiency to …

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Restoring the Biblical Gender Roles in Marriage 33:53

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Restoring the Biblical Gender Roles in Marriage East of Eden Essential Church March 2, 2025 SUMMARY The Sermon discusses the roles of men and women within the context of marriage, drawing from biblical teachings and contemporary interpretations. Here are the key points: - **Introduction to Gender Roles**: The pastor introduces the topic of gender r…

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A Voice Louder Than Trauma 30:42

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A Voice Louder Than Trauma East of Eden Essential Church February 23, 2025 SUMMARY 1. **Mental Health Crisis in Relationships**: - The speaker discusses the high divorce rate and the mental health crisis in America, emphasizing the need for better communication and understanding in relationships. 2. **Hearing God's Voice**: - A central theme is the…

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What do I do with my Trauma? 21:21

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What do I do with my Trauma? East of Eden Essential Church February 16, 2025 SUMMARY ### Overview This sermon discusses the theme of healing from trauma through faith, emphasizing the importance of bringing pain and suffering to God for cleansing and restoration. ### Key Themes - **Understanding Trauma**: The pastor acknowledges that everyone exper…

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Alone is Not the Path for Healing 34:20

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Alone is Not the Path for Healing East of Eden Essential Church February 9, 2025By Essential Church

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Misconceptions About Forgiveness 31:44

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Misconceptions About Forgivenes Start Again Essential Church February 2, 2025 SUMMARY 1. **Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation**: - Forgiveness is a personal act that does not require the other party to acknowledge their wrongdoing. It is a gift that one gives, regardless of whether the other person accepts it. - Reconciliation, on the other hand, requi…

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What Was I Thinking? 30:19

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What Was I Thinking? Start Again Essential Church January 26, 2025 SUMMARY - **Reflecting on Past Choices**: The pastor shares experiences that prompt the question, "What was I thinking?" highlighting moments of poor decision-making and the lessons learned from them. - **Worthy of God's Plan**: Emphasizing the belief that everyone is worthy of part…

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Owning Your Piece of the Pie 25:58

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Owning Your Piece of the Pie Start Again Essential Church January 19, 2025 SUMMARY In this message, the speaker discusses the concept of starting again in life, emphasizing that while one cannot start over, there are opportunities to begin anew. The focus is on the importance of taking responsibility for one's choices and actions, rather than blami…