Sermon Videos, Articles, and Podcasts

Weakness or Secret Strength?

As Christians we look at our weaknesses and see handicaps towards becoming the people God has called us to be. But can God transform our hardships into a source of empowerment? Just ask the lepers of 2 Kings 7. (Sermon begins at the 28 minute mark.)

The Beauty of Scars

The resurrected Jesus has chosen to keep his scars. Do our hurts deserve a second glance?

Understanding Suffering: A Tale of Three Trees

Why does God allow suffering? Doesn’t he want to spare his people pain? Discover the good plan God is weaving through the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, the cross, and the tree of life.

Trusting a Stranger to Carry My Baby

When we love like Jesus, we can heal each other’s hurts—how a stranger in Tennessee is enabling me to become a mom.

‘The Pope has condemned surrogacy - but I believe it deserves a second chance’

On January 8, 2024 the Pope called for a global ban on surrogacy. How I’ve seen gestational surrogacy embody the best of the human spirit and bring glory to God.

REFRAMING THE GOSPEL: The Good News About Chronic Illness and Pain w/Shannon Cramer

Hayden Hobby interviews Shannon about life with chronic illnesses and her motivations behind writing How to Keep Believing When You’re Suffering.

ABUNDANT LIVING PODCAST: I’m Not Healed. Is God Punishing Me?

Did Jesus teach that sickness is the result of personal sin? Shannon silences shame by weighing the evidence with Dr. Bruce Oliver.

IN THE SEAMS PODCAST: Is God Punishing Me? A Conversation with Shannon Cramer

Does having a chronic illness mean that you lack faith? Shannon discusses how God delivered her from guilt with David Heflin, founder of Broken and Mended chronic pain support groups.