Listen to this special episode where Pete, Brenden, and Frank talk about the struggles of being a creative person in the church. Does the church make it difficult for artists to express their creativity? Can art be dark and still be Christian? How can we create a truly creative Christian community?  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

As we wrap up our study in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount we are confronted and convicted with the fact that we have not truly taken this message from Jesus seriously. This week the pastors discuss what could be one of the root problems with the modern church in America today...a lack of Jesus-like character.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

This week the pastors discuss how to identify a bad pastor...starting with a good look in the mirror. In Jesus' sermon on the mount he addresses the issue of false prophets and gives us a guide on how to identify these "wolves in sheep's clothing." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

This week the pastors talk about Jesus' command to love our enemies. Was He really serious? What does it look like to really love your enemy? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

How many cheeks do you have? Does Jesus really expect us to turn the other cheek when someone hurts us? This week we kick off summer celebrating our 10th episode and are joined by Gabriel Castellanos as we continue our discussion in the sermon on the mount. The rubber meets the road when we are challenged to go against our prideful nature, laying down our rights and resisting the temptation to seek revenge. Matthew 5:38-48 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

The pastors have had a rough week. What do you do when things don't go your way? What does Jesus' stand against oaths and swearing have to do with manipulation and control? It's confession time and this week the pastors lay it all out on the line.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

This week the pastors chat about the latest alien and UFO news and how it could affect the Gospel. We recommend some good books about the supernatural realm and Pastor Chopper is forced to wait another week to talk about pooping in public....maybe next week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

The pastors cut right to the chase this week as we dive into the section Jesus' sermon on the mount where he addresses adultery, lust, and divorce. Why does God hate divorce?  Is lust a choice? What is Jesus really trying to teach us about adultery? We tackle all this and more on this week's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

The pastors talk about the latest books they've read and continue the conversation on the sermon on the mount. This week the topic is ANGER. What is the difference between righteous anger and unrighteous anger? How do you know if you are experiencing righteous anger? In today's society it would seem that outrage has become a new fruit of the spirit, but what does Jesus say about that kind of behavior?  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

We all have certain books in the Bible that we read, and some that we avoid. This week the pastors talk about the importance of reading the WHOLE Bible as a complete store that leads to Jesus and why we shouldn't just dismiss something because it's old. They discuss the difference between doing good and being good. Brenden contemplates becoming an anti-masker and Chopper is called out for his obsession with the Song of Solomon.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

This week the pastors sit down and talk about WONDER. Have we lost our feeling of wonder? Are we afraid of wonder? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

When Christians withdraw from culture how does it affect our society? What would happen if Christians really were salt and light to the world around them? What does that really look like? This week the pastors sit down to discuss Matthew 5:13-20, where Jesus challenges his listeners to be salt and light to the world around, seeking both evangelism and justice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

The beatitudes are not a list of steps to be blessed. Rather they give us a glimpse of the new kingdom established by Jesus, and what the people of this kingdom look like.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message

Welcome to Rood Pastors! In this episode, we make our introductions and explain what Rood actually means. We also dive right into our new series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew Chapter 5 and ask the question, "Are we really being persecuted?" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roodpastors/message