In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Brian Ball and Mike Glenn explore the spiritual discipline of solitude through the example of Jesus withdrawing to pray in Luke 5 and Mark 1. Their conversation highlights how modern life has conditioned us to live with constant noise, distraction, and digital
In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed findings regarding greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act, including what is known as the Endangerment Finding – focused on the conclusion that current and projected concentrations of the certain greenhouse gases in the atmosphere threaten the public health and welfare of current
In this week’s Sermon Notes Podcast, Jay Strother and Brian Ball walk through 1 Peter 2:18–25 and explore what it means to find hope when suffering is real and circumstances are unjust. Peter’s instruction on submission can feel challenging, especially when authority is imperfect, but the passage reframes submission as
Listen to this episode: A powerful reminder that God meets you in silence, uncertainty, and loss—and gently rebuilds your sense of belonging through ASL worship, deaf community, and the hope of the gospel. Share it with someone who feels unseen, is navigating hearing loss or disability, or needs to be
Listen to this episode: This story will challenge and encourage you to see God’s goodness in unexpected places—and the Church’s calling to welcome every family through special needs ministry. Share it with someone who needs encouragement in a hard season, cares for a loved one with special needs, or wants
The Book of Lamentations: Finding God in Our Grief In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, Host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the book of Lamentations, regarded as a poignant sequel to Jeremiah, to explore its profound lessons on grief, loss, and God’s unwavering faithfulness. The