The Community Church, Kinnelon Podcast

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.
This week, Pastor Mike takes a closer look at one of the most surprising images in Romans 11: the olive tree. Why does Paul describe grafting a wild branch into a cultivated tree—a process that seems backwards to anyone familiar with farming? Discover how this unexpected metaphor reveals the radical grace of God's kingdom, where outsiders are welcomed into His family and everyone is called to make room for others. Whether you're new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this episode is a powerful reminder that we all share the same roots in God's story.
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.
This week's Midweek Mini Podcast picks up where Sunday's message left off, exploring the difference between conviction and condemnation in light of Romans 7–8. Through the story of King David and the hope of Psalm 51, Pastor Mike reflects on how God's grace meets us in our failures—not to shame us, but to heal us. If you've ever wrestled with your own inner critic, this conversation offers a timely reminder that in Christ there is no condemnation, only the invitation to step into the light and experience God's mercy.
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

Jesus meets our inner struggle with grace, not condemnation. 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.
What happens after the waters of baptism dry? In this week's Midweek Mini, Pastor Mike reflects on Romans 6 and reminds us that the gospel is about more than forgiveness—it's about freedom. Discover how Jesus doesn't simply rescue us from sin but restores us to the humanity God created us for, inviting us to live in the truth of who we are in Christ each and every day.
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.
This week’s Midweek episode reflects on the beauty of our Church on the Beach service and the powerful picture of the gospel we witnessed through baptism. As we continue our journey through Romans, Pastor Mike explores how baptism reminds us that God's grace is greater than our brokenness and that our lives are defined not by our past, but by Christ's transforming love. Take time this week to revisit Romans 1–5, reflect on what you've learned, and prepare for our next step into Romans 6 together.
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

In this special episode, we celebrate Community Church’s Church on the Beach. With worship by the water and more baptisms in the lake, it was a powerful morning of faith, community, and new beginnings while maintaining connection to each other and our faith.

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 week's Midweek Mini Podcast, Pastor Mike reflects on Romans 4 and 5 and explores one of the biggest questions many of us wrestle with: Am I really worthy of God's love and grace? Building on Sunday's message, he unpacks how our relationship with God isn't based on earning His approval or getting our lives together first, but on trusting in the grace made available through Jesus. Through the example of Abraham and Paul's powerful words in Romans, we're reminded that while sin is real, it isn't the end of the story—God's grace is greater. Join us as we consider what it means to live from a place of peace with God and embrace the truth that Christ came for us while we were still broken, offering hope, healing, and a new way forward.
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 us we are important enough to be made in God's image, broken enough to need His Son Jesus as our Savior, and loved enough that God became human in Jesus to heal what sin had broken.