Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

How do we get past life's hurdles? The answer to our shame, sin, and weakness is in the Bible. From the first of three messages from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., Pastor Mike teaches about the most prolific book ever—the Bible. From Abraham Lincoln to Rosa Parks, people throughout history have found the Bible impactful. And it continues to impact us today. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribe We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your regular support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming a regular supporter with our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast

In the final message of “Confusing Things Christians Say,” explore what “being called” means. Often, when we have a strong desire to do something good or something that betters society, we tend to say we felt called to do it. But what does that actually mean in the Bible? Pastor Mike explains what being called as a child of God means and why that can be a source of comfort. He also explains why we need to be wary of what we "feel" called to do. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribe We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

“Hate the sin; love the sinner” is something most Christians have heard or even said. But can that actually work? Our emotions are tied to the people we love while the same emotions are also tied to the sin that we know God detests. It can certainly feel like we’re walking on a narrow road. But, Pastor Mike says, we can walk that narrow road with the help of Jesus, our perfect example. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribe We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your regular support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming a regular supporter with our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast

It's been said that taking ten thousand steps a day is beneficial for physical health. And just like walking physically, you walk spiritually too. In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks three essential connections between daily, physical steps and your spiritual walk with God. He also provides encouragement for aligning your path with God’s promises, because by walking with God, you can live a fulfilling life. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribe We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

Loneliness affects personal health. But what can we do to stop the loneliness epidemic when work is online and relationships take the form of texts and social media? There's something we can take part in today—but it involves a confusing word called "fellowship." And fellowship requires work. In this message, Pastor Mike explains what kind of work goes into the meaningful Christian relationships we define as “fellowship.” Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribe We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

"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.” Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribe We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

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 having your very own spot in heaven. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribe We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

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, even when it seems against human reason. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/ To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribe We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your regular support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming a regular supporter with our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast

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 what God is saying to you. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/ To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribe We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

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 but hear directly from the God who speaks through it. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/ To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribe We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate