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Word of Life Church Podcast

Pastor Brian Zahnd
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Jesus
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Easter
Lent
Job
Christmas
Kingdom Of God
Holy Spirit
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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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Kansas City

The New Basement Tapes

I listen to you time and time again

While you tell me just what's right

And you tell me a thousand things a day

Then sleep somewhere's else in the night

I'm going back to Kansas City

And I love you dear, but ... more

Into The Mystic

Van Morrison

We were born before the wind

Also, younger than the sun

'Ere the bonnie boat was won

As we sailed into the mystic

Hark now, hear the sailors cry

Smell the sea and feel the sky

Let your soul and spirit fly

Into th... more

Thrasher

Neil Young

They were hiding behind hay bales

They were planting in the full moon

They had given all they had for something new

But the light of day was on them

They could see the thrashers coming

And the water shone like diamonds in t... more

I'm A Song

Stephen Wilson Jr.

I'm the showman in San Antonio

Middle of the rodeo

Daddy's hand that you used to hold

When you'd walk back to the car

I'm the sound of the county fair

Ferris wheel kisses high up in the air

A sip of brandy when y... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 426 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 States2 years 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 States4 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 States5 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
    Canada5 years ago
  • Brian Zahnd

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    THIS IS THE BEST EVER
    United States6 years ago

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The host's leadership and pastoral care come through strongly.
Consistently thoughtful, challenging, and worshipful.
Heartfelt, transformative messages from the pulpit.
Engaging theology and prophetic voice.
Gives a clear path from teaching to everyday faith.

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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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A thoughtful sermon-focused program that blends deep biblical theology with personal storytelling, music, and ritual moments. Episodes frequently explore themes like mercy over religion, the Trinity, eschatology, pilgrimage, and the presence of God in daily life, often tying Scripture to contemporary life and church practice. Notable traits include a strong communal cadence (table, communion), frequent references to spiritual formation, and a willingness to challenge mainstream evangelical norms while remaining pastorally anchored. This mix should appeal to listeners who want rigorous theology presented accessibly within a pastoral, faith-community context, and who value prophetic, measured critique of culture alongside invitation to contem... more

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