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Word of Life Church Podcast

Pastor Brian Zahnd
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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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The Old Testament reading for this Sunday is the enigmatic story of Abraham and his three mysterious guests while he was living in tents under the oaks of Mamre. It’s a story laden with theological implications…and tinged with a bit of humor.

The single best way to evaluate the practice of religion is to ask these two questions:

Does it prioritize mercy over judgment?

Does it make people more merciful?

If yes, it’s life-giving religion; if no, it’s death-dealing religion.

We tend to forget about the Holy Spirit. It's helpful to understand the Holy Spirit in the context of the Trinity. To do so, often people reach for metaphors, but all metaphors fail at some point. As we work to understand God the Holy Spirit, it seem... more

In explaining the remarkable events of Pentecost, the apostle Peter said that this is what the prophet Joel foretold would happen in the last days, and that this is what would happen before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord. With th... more

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Brian Zahnd
Host of Word of Life Church Sermon Podcast and pastor at Word of Life Church, St. Joseph, Missouri.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 422 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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    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!

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    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

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    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.

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    5
    pwalker87
    Canada5 years ago
  • Brian Zahnd

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

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    THIS IS THE BEST EVER
    United States6 years ago

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Some note appreciation for challenging, non-traditional takes on church issues and eschatology.
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Many emphasize the pastor's prophetic, grace-filled approach and practical application of scripture.

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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 compact sermon-focused program blending deep biblical exegesis with practical faith application. Across recent episodes, themes include eschatology and kingdom living in the present, Christ-centered readings of scripture, and the call to justice, peace, and compassionate action. There's a strong emphasis on interpreting Old and New Testament texts through a holistic Christian imagination, with occasional references to art, history, and patristic thought to illuminate theological points. Notable is the consistent aim to equip listeners to live out love and truth in everyday life, rather than pursue power or division. This mix of rigorous theology, pastoral guidance, and accessible storytelling makes it appealing to Christians seeking thoug... more

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