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Spirituality for Real People is where faith meets everyday life. Hosted by Father Bill Miller — priest, author, and storyteller — this podcast explores how the sacred shows up in ordinary moments: over coffee, through laughter, in music, friendship, and even in life’s messier…
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The Master Carpenter and the Mission of Building Bridges (opens the original)
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Will we build walls, or will we build bridges? Beginning with the story of a master carpenter who transforms a feud between two brothers by building a bridge instead of a wall, this sermon explores the difficult work of reconciliation, connection, and unconditional love . Through memories of small-town life and childhood, the message considers the church’s calling to restore relationships and help people rediscover their connection to one another and to God. Against the backdrop of the Fourth of
The Transformative Power of Small Deeds (opens the original)
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Can something small really change the world? A single sentence scribbled by J.R.R. Tolkien became The Hobbit and eventually opened the door to an entire literary world beloved by millions. In this sermon, that small beginning becomes a reflection on the way God often works through the ordinary, the overlooked, and the seemingly insignificant. From a cold bowl of water offered to a tired dog to a delicate flower placed in someone’s hand by a child, simple gestures can carry extraordinary meaning.
Faith and the Strength of a Father's Love (opens the original)
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What can a vintage Oldsmobile and a teenage car accident teach us about love, vulnerability, and the presence of God? Through deeply personal memories of his father, this sermon explores the quiet power of a calm, non-anxious presence in moments of crisis. A father’s compassion in the aftermath of a wreck becomes a glimpse of unconditional love and a reflection of a God who remains with us even when life has gone badly off course. Connecting these memories to the biblical story of Abraham, Hagar
The Joyful Jesus: Finding God in Laughter and Lightness (opens the original)
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What if laughter is more than a moment of amusement? What if joy and humor are part of the spiritual life itself? Through stories of old friends, a playful dog, the unexpected comedy of children, and the biblical story of Abraham and Sarah, this sermon explores the sacred gift of laughter. Sarah’s skepticism is transformed into unimaginable joy with the birth of Isaac, whose very name means “he laughs.” A surprising painting of a smiling, joyful Jesus challenges our tendency to make faith relent
Mountain Views and the Trinity of Hope (opens the original)
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A perilous journey through Tibet and an unforgettable encounter with Mount Everest become a powerful metaphor for finding perspective in life’s darkest moments. This sermon explores what happens when we are invited to higher ground, where the view widens and despair no longer tells the whole story. Drawing on the stories of creation, the Great Commission, and the mystery of the Trinity, the message invites us to imagine God looking upon the world with boundless compassion, joy, and hope . The Tr
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