The Community Church, Kinnelon Podcast

In the beginning was the covenant: the bond of love, purpose, and life in relationship with God. Jesus welcomes our real questions, meets us where we are, and leads us deeper in faith.

In this week’s Midweek Podcast, we reflect on the question at the heart of this week’s People’s Choice sermon: Can I trust the Bible? Drawing from Hebrews, Isaiah, Romans, and the example of Jesus, we explore the connection between faith and trust, the doubts we all experience, and what it means to lean into God when we don’t have all the answers. Ultimately, our confidence rests not in having every explanation, but in the hope we have in Jesus and the God who remains faithful through every circumstance.

You don't need every answer to trust the Bible; you just need the Savior the Bible reveals. Jesus welcomes our real questions, meets us where we are, and leads us deeper in faith. 

In this week’s Midweek Podcast, we dive deeper into the second week of the People’s Choice series and the question, “What really happens when I die?” Through the story of Stephen and the promises of Jesus, we’re reminded that while we may not have every detail about what comes after death, we do have hope: the promise of being with Jesus. We also explore what Jesus calls us to do while we’re here—love God, love our neighbors, forgive generously, and serve others.

Jesus welcomes our real questions, meets us where we are, and leads up deeper in faith. The Bible does not give us a detailed road map for what happens when we die... but Jesus gives us a clear promise: He will receive us.

Jesus welcomes our real questions, meets us where we are, and leads us deeper in faith. Jesus wants your head... and your heart. 

This summer at The Community Church, we’re stepping into The Gospel of Being Human, a journey through Romans inspired by the highly recommended book of the same title featured by Christianity Today.
Romans tells the truth about humanity in a way that is honest enough to humble us and hopeful enough to heal us. So don’t just let summer drift by. Come on Sundays. Read Romans with us. Grab the journal. Join the conversation.
As we wrap up our Gospel of Being Human series, Pastor Mike revisits a name we almost skipped over in Romans 16: Phoebe. Far more than a footnote, Phoebe reminds us that the gospel has always advanced through the quiet faithfulness of ordinary people who carry extraordinary hope. In this episode, we explore how the gospel turns strangers into family, why Phoebe's story still matters today, and how each of us is invited to either be a "Phoebe"—serving faithfully behind the scenes—or to welcome one with open arms.
ESV Romans Scripture Journal:https://a.co/d/045mJb7zRegister for The Gospel of Being Human Discussion Group:https://ccsrnj.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3695704The Gospel of Being Human book:https://a.co/d/0exVtUxV

The Bible tells the truth about humanity in a way that is honest enough to humble us and hopeful enough to heal us.

This summer at The Community Church, we’re stepping into The Gospel of Being Human, a journey through Romans inspired by the highly recommended book of the same title featured by Christianity Today.
Romans tells the truth about humanity in a way that is honest enough to humble us and hopeful enough to heal us. So don’t just let summer drift by. Come on Sundays. Read Romans with us. Grab the journal. Join the conversation.
In this midweek mini podcast, Pastor Mike reflects on a powerful image inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi —repairing broken pottery with gold — to deepen Sunday’s message from Romans 12–14. He explores how God’s grace doesn’t erase our brokenness but transforms it, allowing our deepest wounds to become places where His glory shines brightest. Rather than calling us to escape a broken world, the gospel invites us to participate in God’s ongoing work of renewal, reclaiming lives, hearts, and ultimately all of creation. This encouraging episode is a reminder that through Christ, our cracks are not hidden — they become part of the beautiful story of redemption.
ESV Romans Scripture Journal:https://a.co/d/045mJb7zRegister for The Gospel of Being Human Discussion Group:https://ccsrnj.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3695704The Gospel of Being Human book:https://a.co/d/0exVtUxV

The Bible tells the truth about humanity in a way that is honest enough to humble us and hopeful enough to heal us.