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Word of Life Church Podcast

Pastor Brian Zahnd
Jesus
Crucifixion
The Cross
The Wood Between the Worlds
Lent
Pentecostal Tradition
New Testament Scholarship
Septology
Christmas
Jesus Christ
Prayer
God
Christianity
Divine Love
Light
Christian Journey
Faith
Discipleship
Kingdom Of God
St. Augustine

Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri is a thriving non-denominational church led by Pastor Brian & Peri Zahnd. We are followers of Jesus seeking to be an authentic expression of the kingdom of Jesus in the twenty-first century. Additional sermon audio and other resources are available on our church website at wolc.com.

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Jesus spoke of the kingdom of God primarily in parables. These parables are not folksy illustrations to help us better understand the point—quite the opposite in fact. The parables of Jesus are often deliberately disorienting. Jesus wants to throw us... more

The gospel story of the cross says this: Because of God’s love the Son of God came into the world, and despite his actions of love, healing, and mercy, the Son of God was ultimately rejected, condemned, and crucified by a sinful world built upon viol... more

Sweet Sounds Of Heaven

by The Rolling Stones (feat. Lady Gaga)

I hear the sweet, sweet sounds of heaven

Fallin' down, fallin' down to this earth

I hear the sweet, sweetest sounds of heaven

Driftin' down, driftin' down to this earth

Bless the Fa... more

Beautiful Things

Benson Boone

For a while there, it was rough

But lately, I've been doin' better

Than the last four cold Decembers I recall

And I see my family every month

I found a girl my parents love

She'll come and stay the night

And I th... more

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Brian Zahnd
Pastor of Word of Life Church and a speaker who emphasizes the importance of love and compassion in Christianity. Zahnd draws from both personal anecdotes and biblical narratives in his sermons.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 409 ratings
  • Transformed and Renewed my Faith

    I grew up in the Evangelical church. I went to Wheaton College and minored in Biblical Studies. But I left the faith for a decade because of how I saw my own family and church members use the faith to abuse others. Right around COVID, I prayed that God would reveal a version of the church and Scripture that I could believe in. Within a week, I found WOLC and Pastor Zahnd online. I felt like a drowning person who finally saw land. I’ve read every book he’s written and I listen to every sermon he ... more

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    5
    RJWeissburg
    United Statesa year ago
  • Powerful, life-giving sermons

    Word of Life Church has gotten me through the COVID-19 pandemic and some difficult times in my recent past. It is evident to me that these sermons are inspired by the Holy Spirit and reflect the unconditional love of God.

    Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LRSonder
    United States3 years ago
  • Great stuff, keep going!

    More people & podcasts are talking these days about the things Jesus taught (in the 4 gospels), but there are a few of his teachings that almost never get serious coverage. Several references (EXCLUDING the “rich young ruler”) are made in Luke about selling all of one’s possessions & giving to the poor and then this teaching is shown to be taken seriously by the time we get to the book of Acts (end of chapters 2 & 4).

    Another powerful & often neglected paradigm-changing (IF taken at face value... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mt.6:24
    United States4 years ago
  • Deeply appreciated

    There are no words to express my deep appreciation of WOLC and BZ. Thank you for the work you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pwalker87
    Canada4 years ago
  • Brian Zahnd

    A voice in the wilderness. Right up there with Dallas Willard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    THIS IS THE BEST EVER
    United States5 years ago

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Being Bartimaeus
Q: Do we see our politics through the lens of Jesus?
The sermon challenges the listeners to reflect on whether they view their faith and political beliefs through the teachings of Jesus.
Finding God In The Music | 90's Edition: One Of Us
Q: What if God had a face?
If God had a face, it would look like Christ, reflecting God's revelation through Jesus.

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