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The Idlewild podcast is a ministry of Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN. Every podcast includes a weekly sermon that explores scripture and provokes reflection about the mystery of God and what it means to model our lives on the life of Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Sermon: Hebrew 101 - Mitzrayim (Egypt) (opens the original)
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This morning, we continue our Hebrew 101 series with Mitzrayim, the Hebrew name for Egypt. In Exodus 1:8-14, Egypt becomes more than a place on a map; it becomes a place of fear, oppression, and bondage for the people of Israel. Scripture invites us to consider the “Egypts” that still hold people captive and the ways we sometimes become accustomed to living within them. Yet the story of God’s people reminds us that bondage is never the end of the story. We hope you will join us as we listen for
Sunday Sermon: Hebrew 101 - Shema (Hear) (opens the original)
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This morning, as we celebrate the official start of the programmatic year with Kick-off Sunday, we will begin a series entitled Hebrew 101 - Ancient Words Every Christian Should Know, exploring four ancient Hebrew words that deepen the way we understand and live our faith. We will begin with Shema - a word that means "hear" or "listen," drawn from Deuteronomy 6:1-9. In the passage, God's people are called not only to hear God's word, but to carry it into their homes, their relationships, and the
Sunday Sermon: Follow Me (opens the original)
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This morning, we turn to the Gospel of Matthew as we wrestle with what it means to follow Jesus. In Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew foretells his passion and death while also clearly stating what true discipleship means. Together, we will reflect on how well we follow Christ, along with the obstacles we let stand in the way. Sermon on Matthew 16:21-28, delivered by the Reverend Mary Newberg Gale on September 6th, 2026.
Sunday Sermon: Bridging the Rivers of Difference (opens the original)
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This morning, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Catherine Meeks back to Idlewild as our guest preacher. A nationally respected scholar, author, and leader in the work of racial healing, Dr. Meeks served as the founding executive director of the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing and now leads the Turquoise & Lavender Institute for Transformation and Healing. Sermon on Hebrews 11:1–6, delivered by Dr. Catherine Meeks on August 30th, 2026.
Sunday Sermon: I Pledge Allegiance - A More Perfect Union (opens the original)
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This morning, we will conclude our I Pledge Allegiance series with a message entitled “A More Perfect Union.” Our worship will grow from Jeremiah 29:4–7 and Mark 10:42–45, and we will be invited to consider what faithful citizenship looks like when God calls us to seek the welfare of the place where we have been planted. Together, we will wrestle with what it means to create a more perfect union between our personal faith and our public witness. Sermon on Jeremiah 29:4-7 and Mark 10:42–45, deliv
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