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The Local Church

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The wine ran out. And Jesus turned to the servants. In the Redacted series finale, we sit with the unnamed ones doing the grunt work — hauling water, wondering if it matters. This one is for every person who's asked that same question about their own... more

In this sermon, we explore the story of an unnamed Ethiopian eunuch whose encounter with Philip on a desert road reveals a profound, inclusive truth: there is a place for everyone in God’s story. Despite the rigid societal boundaries of his time, the... more

In this sermon, we explore the powerful, disruptive truth that God’s voice consistently echoes from the margins, bypassing the gates of privilege to speak through the very people our institutions actively redact. By juxtaposing the erased legacy of c... more

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Alyson Tiwari
Speaker delivering the main sermon in this episode
The Local Church
Episode: Sermon: Reenchanted | Week 5: Believe in Honest Presence // Alyson Tiwari
Gail Song Bantum
Pastor and speaker delivering the sermon
The Local Church
Episode: Sermon: Building the Beloved Community | Week 4: Love Is A Decision // Rev. Gail Song Bantum
Cody Deese
A spiritual guide, speaker, and author focused on universal human flourishing.
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Episode: Sermon: In Good Company | Week 4: Discovering Your Internal Universe // Cody Deese
Brian Recker
Theologian and author of 'Hell Bent'
Episode: Sermon: Baggage Claim | Week 3: Hell // Brian Recker
Denise Honeycutt
Rev. Dr. Denise Honeycutt brings a perspective focused on compassion and inclusion.
Episode: Summer Renewal with Rev. Dr. Denise Honeycutt
Lauren Cibene
Writer and creative, author of Tiger in a Lifeboat
Episode: Podcast: The Renewing | Episode 2: "There's God" with Lauren Cibene on Deconstruction, Healing, and Tigers in Lifeboats
Dr. Mallory Wyckoff
Writer, spiritual director, and peacemaker; founder and director of the Healing Collective Center for Spiritual Formation.
Episode: Sermon: Will You Hold It With Me? // Dr. Mallory Wyckoff
Reverend Amanda Rigby
Co-founder of The Well Mental and Spiritual Care and a pastor
The Well Mental and Spiritual Care
Episode: Podcast: The Renewing | Episode 1: From Burnout to Beloved with Rev. Amanda Rigby and Dr. Elizabeth Watters on The Well Mental and Spiritual Care
Dr. Elizabeth Waters
Co-founder of The Well Mental and Spiritual Care and a professor
The Well Mental and Spiritual Care
Episode: Podcast: The Renewing | Episode 1: From Burnout to Beloved with Rev. Amanda Rigby and Dr. Elizabeth Watters on The Well Mental and Spiritual Care

Host

Brent Levy
Host of The Local Church Podcast, pastor, and community leader

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Relevant, Relatable, Refreshing

    I always look forward to listening to the weekly-ish episodes. They’re short and sweet and oh so relevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatieDeCinci
    United States7 years ago
  • Amazingly Revitalizing!

    I greatly appreciate the work Brent is committed to, helping humble souls explore their questions on faith and practice, without ever claiming to have all the answers. This podcast is superior if you are a seeker, like me, or if you are already deeply rooted in your faith. Keep up the great work!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    duskgradient
    United States8 years ago
  • Can’t wait to listen to this each week.

    Thank you Brent Levy and Local Church for launching this podcast. The message is welcoming, soothing, and energizing and so is the messenger! I am happy to be a part of this faith community where I always feel like I belong.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J-dog $w@g
    United States8 years ago

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Episodes are concise and practical, blending scripture with real-life application.
Listeners describe the host as welcoming, thoughtful, and energizing, with a clear emphasis on belonging.
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Sermon: Ask Us Anything | Brent Levy & Rajeev Tiwari
Q: What is the faithful response to the war in Gaza?
Begin with lament, recognize the complexities, and advocate for peace, emphasizing the need to affirm that all individuals are made in the image of God.
Sermon: Ask Us Anything | Brent Levy & Rajeev Tiwari
Q: Can we question the resurrection and still claim the label Christian?
Yes, questioning is sacred; doubt keeps faith alive, and it is possible to embrace the resurrection both as a historical event and a message.
Sermon: Ask Us Anything | Brent Levy & Rajeev Tiwari
Q: How do we distinguish ourselves from those other Christians?
Brent shares the struggle of being identified as a Christian and the baggage that comes with it, emphasizing the importance of embodying love and justice as a response.
Podcast: The Renewing | Episode 2: "There's God" with Lauren Cibene on Deconstruction, Healing, and Tigers in Lifeboats
Q: What keeps you moving?
Taking steps towards unlearning and seeing good things happen from them makes it an easy yes to keep trying.
Podcast: The Renewing | Episode 2: "There's God" with Lauren Cibene on Deconstruction, Healing, and Tigers in Lifeboats
Q: What advice would you give to folks who are either just beginning to ask those questions?
Don't rush it for sure. This is a process that does not abide to any timetables.

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This show centers on faith, community, and compassionate action, wrapping Biblical reflection with everyday lived practice. Episodes repeatedly explore themes like humility, inclusion, joy in hardship, and intentional presence, often blending personal stories with scripture to invite belonging and Grace-filled living. A notable angle is how ancient spiritual disciplines (embodiment, hospitality, contemplation) intersect modern church life, investing in tangible acts of care, unity, and resilience within local communities.

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1. Alyson Tiwari
2. Gail Song Bantum
3. Cody Deese
4. Brian Recker
5. Denise Honeycutt
6. Lauren Cibene
7. Dr. Mallory Wyckoff
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