Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

"It's a relationship, not a religion” is something often said in Christian communities. But is it possible to live somewhere in the middle of those two words? Can you be religious and seek a relationship with God at the same time? Pastor Mike teaches that the two words truly mingle and that being a Christian means you are part of a “religious relationship.”

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Even though there are meaningful, rich, and even profound sayings in the church, sometimes they do not make sense. Understanding them comes before appreciating them. And that is what Pastor Mike will help you do in this series, “Confusing things Christians Say.” In this episode, Pastor Mike outlines what the phrase “born again” means, from repenting and believing in God to ha...

We love logic. We Google, question, and think hard about life, faith, and what makes sense. But what happens when the Bible doesn’t “add up”? This message explores the tension between reason and revelation—why God gave you a brain and also why he calls you to surrender it. From mind-blowing doctrines to uncomfortable truths, learn how to let God’s Word be the final authority,...

In a world where every opinion feels like a hot take and every Bible verse can be used as a weapon or meme, how do you know what the Bible actually means? This message unpacks how context is the key to understanding Scripture clearly. Learn how to move beyond surface-level takes and into a deeper understanding of God's voice so you don't just read the Bible—but understand wha...

You've probably heard phrases that sound biblical but aren’t. So how do you know if what you believe lines up with what God actually says? This kickoff to the series "Twisted Scripture" explores the most important rule for interpreting the Bible—and why it’s simpler than you think. Pastor Mike shares powerful examples and practical tools so you don’t just hear about the Bible...