Podcast Episodes

Parade of Baptisms — Mary Anne Isaak

Sorry for the delay—we unfortunately keep running into recording issues!

On January 12, Mary Anne dove into the story of Jesus' baptism in Luke 3:1-22…

1 year, 3 months ago

Voices of Elders (Among Us) — Gerald Hildebrand

Still playing catch up!

On December 29, 2024, Gerald Hildebrand took us through Luke 2:21-38, and the Gospel's unusual inclusion of two elderly prophe…

1 year, 3 months ago

Gabriel's Message — Mary Anne Isaak

We're catching up on uploads after the Christmas break!

On fourth advent, December 22nd, Mary Anne offered this short homily focusing on the angel Gab…

1 year, 3 months ago

(From the Archives) Emmanuel Who? — Aaron Thiessen

River East Church has a long-standing tradition of holding a 'Music Sunday' on Third Advent, meaning we forgo a sermon and instead have a service of …

1 year, 4 months ago

Beam Me Up, Scotus! — Aaron Thiessen

This Second Advent, Aaron used the readings from Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 as a way to explore Christ's Incarnation (as well as some tropes from Star Trek)…

1 year, 4 months ago

Forefronting Hope — Mary Anne Isaak

On December 1, First Advent, Mary Anne reflected on the famous story of Daniel and the Lions' Den (Dan 6:6-27). Instead of viewing this story as laud…

1 year, 4 months ago

(From the Archives) The Holy Pooper — Aaron Thiessen

By popular request, we're re-uploading this memorable Advent sermon for our 'From the Archives' upload. "The Holy Pooper" was originally offered on C…

1 year, 5 months ago

Holy Infection — Aaron Thiessen

On November 17, Aaron's picked up on the theme of 'infection' or 'spread' of holiness in Isaiah 6:1-8 (and elsewhere in Scripture), drawing an analog…

1 year, 5 months ago

Jonah, the Reluctant Peacemaker — Mary Anne Isaak

This Peace Sunday, Mary Anne examined the cliff-hanger ending of the book of Jonah (Jonah 4:1-11), alongside the Joseph Campbell's 'Hero's Journey.' …

1 year, 5 months ago

Who is a Saint? — Mary Anne Isaak

This All Saints Sunday (November 3), Mary Anne offered reflections on 1 Kings 17:1-24, exploring sainthood as "someone who is growing in discernment …

1 year, 5 months ago