Resilient Faith
Welcome to Resilient Faith, a podcast to support your journey to live a fully present life, and a deeper understanding of the resilient power within you. Opportunities to find deeper resilience within ourselves can come when life seems most challenging. This podcast is to help you develop that resilience and connection with God. Being Resilient and having power starts with Faith. Resilient Faith is sponsored by Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA. Our Podcast is Produced by Janice McQueen Ward and Cameron Ward; Music composed by Cameron Ward; Host - Lora East, Associate Pastor Special Thanks - Nancy Reeves, Music Director, and Dave Carpenter, Pastor. You can follow Resilient Faith on Facebook @bpcteam and on Instagram @bpc_usa Please consider supporting our ministry by giving here - https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/
Episodes
108 episodes
Finding Strength in Faith Through the Holy Week Experience
As we tread the solemn path of Holy Week, we invite you to walk with us through the poignant contrasts of Palm Sunday and the ensuing days that shaped the very foundation of faith. In the latest episode of Resilient Faith, we'll unravel the com...
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Season 8
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Episode 90
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12:06
The Essence of Trust: Embracing Faith's Power to Weave Life's Rich Tapestry
Imagine the profound impact trust can have on our lives, the resilience it builds, and the depth it adds to our spirituality. That's exactly what we explore in this episode of Resilient Faith, where we delve into the beauty of the natural world...
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Season 8
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Episode 89
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7:54
Navigating the Shadows: Cultivating Radical Hope and Trust in God's Plan
“Not everything is going to be okay.And our assignment is to carry this truth without yielding to despair, and while tending to the flames of radical hope — the kind that demands our grittiest love and biggest imagination.“
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Season 8
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Episode 88
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11:43
Harmony in Heartache: Nancy Reeves' Journey of Healing Through Faith and Music
When the ground beneath you crumbles and your world is riddled with loss, where do you find the strength to navigate the uncharted waters of grief? Nancy Reeves, from Brentwood Presbyterian Church, bravely opens up about her personal story of h...
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Season 8
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Episode 87
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8:25
Rising from the Ashes: A Journey of Faith, Recovery, and the Mark of Transformation
When the weight of the world seems unbearable, where do you turn for strength? Carol Maddon found her answer in an unlikely form—a tattoo, a symbol of her profound personal transformation and renewed faith. Embracing vulnerability, Carol recoun...
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Season 8
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Episode 86
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8:13
Journey Through Lent: Cultivating a Resilient Faith for Easter Rebirth
As we usher in the reflective season of Lent, Pastor Lora East invites you to join her on a journey of spiritual discovery and transformation. Embarking from the solemnity of Ash Wednesday, we'll traverse together through moments of self-...
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Season 8
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Episode 85
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12:40
Guided by the Light of Epiphany in Modern Times
As the dawn of 2024 breaks upon us, we extend the warmest wishes for a year filled with health, safety, and spiritual depth. This episode is a tender farewell to the old year, and a hopeful embrace of the new, weaving together the timeless stor...
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Season 8
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Episode 84
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6:19
Illuminating the Divine Spark in Everyday Moments: A Christmas Reflection on God's Omnipresence
Where do you see the spark of the divine amidst the hum of daily life? Join me, Reverend Laura East, as I guide you through a Christmas reflection that might just reignite your awareness of God's constant presence. In this special holiday insta...
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Season 8
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Episode 83
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6:26
Embracing the Holy Night: A Union of Advent Anticipation and Christmas Celebration
As the candles of the Advent wreath flicker with hope and love, we find ourselves at the junction of anticipation and celebration; the sacred time when the fourth Sunday of Advent meets the joyous eve of Christ's birth. It's a moment ripe with ...
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Season 8
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Episode 82
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5:52
The Collective Journey: How Our Faith Shapes Individuality and Community
Imagine if we took a sweeping journey across time, tracing the complex dance between individualism and collectivism, dissecting its influence on society, religion, and pop culture. What would we discover about our own identities, our communitie...
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Season 7
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Episode 81
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19:03
Becoming Fearless: Embracing Life's Challenges with Resilient Faith
Ever found yourself paralyzed by fear, yet deep down, there's a spark of fearlessness that you long to harness? Well, we're about to dive into a soundtrack of resilience inspired by none other than pop icon Taylor Swift's song, "Fearless." Our ...
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Season 7
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Episode 80
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22:06
Embracing Divine Weirdness: Challenging Societal Norms with Faith and Individuality
What if we reframed being 'weird' as a symbol of divine distinction? Get ready to challenge societal norms and embrace your unique imprint of God's image as we delve into a faith-based exploration of diversity and individuality. Drawing inspira...
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Season 7
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Episode 79
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19:47
Resilient Faith - Happy Thanksgiving from BPC
Welcome to Resilient Faith, the Podcast! This is our most popular episode from 2020, so enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving from BPC. This guided meditation and contemplative practice will help you connect and reset....mind, body and spirit....
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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12:22
Resilience in Faith: Unraveling the Parallels Between Jonah's Story and Modern Mental Health Struggles
Ever considered how a pop star's lyrics could intersect with the timeless tales of the Bible? Have you wondered how these narratives can tackle the pressing issues of mental health? Join us as we weave together the story of Jonah and the music ...
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Season 7
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Episode 78
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16:09
The Gospel According to Taylor Swift: Amplifying God's Glory through Diversity
What if embracing your unique 'weirdness' is the key to experiencing God's glory? Take a leap of faith with us as we draw inspiration from the strength and endearing awkwardness of pop icon, Taylor Swift, to explore a faith journey that's anyth...
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Season 7
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Episode 77
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19:50
Harmonizing Faith and Pop Culture: The Gospel According to Taylor Swift
Wondering how Taylor Swift's music can intersect with the Gospel? Join our Pastors Lora East and Dave Carpenter, along with our music director, Nancy Reeves, unpack the surprising and insightful journey of our recent unconventional sermon serie...
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Season 7
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Episode 76
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30:26
Navigating Collective Grief: Finding Faith, Resilience, and Solace in our Shared Struggles
How does collective grief impact our faith and resilience? In our recent heart-stirring episode of Resilient Faith, Pastor Laura East candidly explores this profound question. She paints a vivid picture of the shared pain and loss we all experi...
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Season 6
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Episode 75
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11:03
Breathing Deep and Letting Go: A Path to Nocturnal Tranquility
Have you ever experienced the tranquil peace of a forest at night? Captivated by the melody of rustling leaves, the hooting of owls, and distant wildlife activities, we journey through a serene forest landscape, opening up an auditory treasure ...
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Season 6
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Episode 74
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7:08
Finding God's Unwavering Presence in the Warmth of Summer and Crispness of Fall
Ready to embark on a journey of resilience and faith? What if I told you that in the ebb and flow of life and its trials, there's an unwavering presence that accompanies us? I'm Pastor Lora East and in this touching episode of Resilient Faith, ...
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Season 6
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Episode 73
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7:05
Autumn is near: a Prayer of gratitude
Thank you for tuning in to Brentwood Presbyterian Church’s ‘Resilient FaithPodcast’, where each week a meditation, a prayer, or quotes and discussion takeplace to ponder and consider….. I hope you can gleam something, even a littles...
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Season 6
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Episode 72
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11:36
Sabbath: Lost and...Found
By the seventh day, God had finished his work. On the seventh day he rested from all his work”.These ancient words are reflected in the fourth commandment; Exodus 20:8-10, “Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Work six days and do e...
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Season 6
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Episode 71
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15:58
Dear God...be with me in this path called LIFE
Dear God, As I attempt to slow down my breathing with each breath that you've given me, As I try to stop my feet from running with errands and side-trips and dropping off and picking up, As I pause my brain t...
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Season 6
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Episode 70
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8:34
Nature continues to inspire us, as a life force of peace and beauty!
Trees have been an important part of my life from my beginnings and during the pandemic they provided a welcomed presence and peace that I had not ever experienced in quite that way. I was raised in the hills of rural Ohio among many different ...
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Season 6
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Episode 69
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11:52
Faith and Forgiveness - a mindful meditation
Close your eyes and find a comfortable position, allowing your body to relax. Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, let go of any tension or distractions.Today, we will focus on forgiveness and faith—a powerful combination that can b...
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Season 6
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Episode 68
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8:00