The Restoration Podcast

The Restoration Podcast


Latest Episodes

Easter in Quarantine: Finding Purpose in Disruption // John 20:19-23
April 09, 2020

The resurrection gracefully disrupts our fears with hope-filled faith.

Finding Purpose in Disruption: Palm Sunday // Luke 19:28-48
April 02, 2020

Right now we are living in very disruptive days. As people around the globe work to mitigate, contain, and eradicate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our lives have been significantly disrupted. What purpose or meaning can we find in chaotic times? Wh

The Divine Word // John 1:1-18
January 28, 2020

This week we begin a new series at Restoration Church, a study of the Gospel of John. We’ll work through the entire book over the coming months, examining the claims of Jesus Christ, the implications for the life of the disciple, and the missional-impulse

Detox Your Soul: Part 2 // Acts 2:38-41
January 21, 2020

In this week’s podcast, we’ll address one of the primary issues that prevents us from choosing goodness and righteousness in our lives: pain. Making changes in our life is hard work, and can often be painful. Instead of embracing the pain of change, we of

Detox Your Soul: Part 1 // James 1:21
January 14, 2020

In this week’s message you’ll learn why the Christian life is one that embraces a life-long journey of regular, on-going ‘detoxification’ of the whole self — the soul. Through Jesus, we are integrated into a process that continuously renews and restores t

Christmas Special // 2019
December 23, 2019

Join Pastor Matt and Mary as they talk Christmas, look back on 2019, and look ahead to 2020 in this special Christmas edition of the Restoration Church Podcast. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Restoration Church and all our listeners and viewers aro

God with the Nations // Matthew 2:1-12
December 17, 2019

This week we look at the story of the “wise men” who traveled a great distance to visit a new born King in Bethlehem. This miraculous event in history demonstrates God’s power, but also His relentless mission to make Jesus Christ known as Savior King for

God with the Hopeless // Isaiah 9:1-7
December 10, 2019

The message of Christmas is the story of God’s fulfilled promise to break into the spiritual darkness and depths of human despair to bring permanent light and eternal hope for all. Christmas is the greatest “good news” event in human history that restores

God With Us // Matthew 1:18-25
December 03, 2019

“Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”? Today, Christmas is far removed from anything it was originally intended for, replaced with alternative stories and meanings. But why do we celebrate Christmas, and what are the implications for a people that God has

Presents or Presence? // Luke 10:1-9
November 26, 2019

On this week’s podcast, we’re considering how we as followers of Jesus can live on mission for the Kingdom over Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Regardless of your plans this weekend, are you more focused on sharing presents or the presence of God wit