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.
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 808 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity |
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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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
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!
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
There are no words to express my deep appreciation of WOLC and BZ. Thank you for the work you do.
A voice in the wilderness. Right up there with Dallas Willard.
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A focus on exploring the intersection of personal faith, music, and theological reflection seems to be prevalent in the series, with themes of salvation, community, and emotional complexity appearing consistently throughout episodes. The host, often drawing from both biblical narratives and contemporary music, challenges listeners to reflect on their spiritual journeys and the nature of their relationship with Christ. Sermons often address current societal issues while encouraging an embrace of love, compassion, and authentic expression of faith, appealing to those grappling with modern dilemmas within the context of Christianity.
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