Best Foothills Church Sermons Podcasts (2025)

In a world where masculinity is often misunderstood or attacked, how can men find their true purpose? Pastor Doug tackles this timely issue by turning to Scripture for clarity on identity, strength, and responsibility. This episode will challenge you to rise above cultural confusion and discover what it really means to be a man of godly character. …

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Beyond Belief: Love Demands Everything 26:56

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In these days of fear, we must keep asking: what sacrifices must we make to make belonging real? Not just pretty words, but actual bodies fed, actual doors opened, actual love lived out loud. That's the work. That's the fight. Building a belonging so fierce, so wide, so stubbornly inclusive that even our enemies find themselves home.…

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Position and Provision 39:30

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Ruth - Ruth 2: What do romantic comedies and the book of Ruth have in common? More than you might think! In a story full of loss, uncertainty and unexpected redemption, Ruth chapter 2 reminds us of our God who elevates those of low position and is the source of all provision. Ruth's openness to grace, Boaz' submission to God's plan and God's radica…

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But I Don't Want To Go To Heaven If...

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Contemporary non-believer views of Heaven are often misleading, leaving little to desire. The common idea of being on our knees all day playing a harp, hardly seems like a “prize” (PHI 3:14). Describing what Heaven is like to those of us, believer...

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Atheism- How to fight the battle 32:56

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In today’s episode of the Salty Pastor, we dive into one of the most important cultural conversations of our time: the rise of atheism and how Christians can respond. Pastor Doug equips listeners with tools to strengthen their faith, stand firm in truth, and engage atheistic worldviews with grace, clarity, and conviction. Discover how to have thoug…

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Beautiful and Broken: The World as it Actually Is 26:01

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The world is so beautiful - and in the beauty we see the fullness of what is broken. Our living practice invites us to answer the call of beauty, which is justice. This Sunday as part of our Beyond Belief series, The Rev. Mary Katherine Morn joins us at Foothills to dive into that invitation - that tug toward wholeness, even (especially) when every…

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Wisdom is a little different than Intelligence. 33:47

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On this Episode of the Salty Pastor Podcast, In this episode of the Salty Pastor, Pastor Doug explores the key difference between wisdom and intelligence. Dr. Douglas Peake and Jesse Maher talk about where Evil and the Devil Reside within Jesus' Parables, and the Biblical Meaning behind the Weeds among the Wheat. Support the mission of the Salty Pa…

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Ruin to redemption 39:52

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Ruth - Ruth 1: In the opening chapter of Ruth, we encounter a world marked by famine, grief and hopelessness—but also the beginning of a love story saturated with God’s redemptive power. In the first chapter of Ruth the courageous loyalty on display offers us a glimpse of God’s heart and foreshadows the ultimate Redeemer, Jesus Christ. This Sunday,…

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What Are You Doing Here? (Audio)

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By Mike Van Meter

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How to Stay In the Ring

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Our author continues to run alongside, offering both encouragement and warning that we might endure. Last week he compared faith to a run–this week to something like an experience in the boxing ring. Against our antagonist, in the face of hardship...By Patrick Lafferty

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Not Left Behind: What the Bible Really Says About the Return of Jesus (Audio)

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By Dr. Trent Stewart

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Corinthians - "Gods Words for the Church Today" - Part 25 - July 13, 2025 (Aaron Hale)

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"Understanding the Holy Spirit" Here is the NKJV scripture to go with the message!*** 1 Corinthians 12:1 (printable) *** And the Blue Letter Bible version:*** 1 Corinthians 12:1 (web) *** And the Notes!By Dave Packard [email protected] (Mike)

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Science PROVES God, not the contrary. 29:42

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Is science really at odds with faith? In this powerful episode of the Salty Pastor, Pastor Doug challenges the popular narrative that science disproves God. Instead, he shows how scientific discovery—when viewed honestly—points us toward a Creator, not away. From the complexity of life to the order of the universe, the evidence continues to align w…

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Beyond Belief: Hope Is An Unfinished Story 24:45

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Join us as we explore the spiritual practice of hope-making—where faith isn't belief or proof, but the stubborn insistence that we belong to each other, and we're not letting go. In June, Rev. Sean addressed UU General Assembly, where the Liberal Religious Educators Association asked him to share how we approach social change here at Foothills. How…

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Beyond Belief: No One Is Disposable 24:30

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In our series that starts this Sunday, Beyond Belief: The Living Practice of Unitarian Universalism, we aren’t offering easy answers or spiritual platitudes. We're asking, what if faith isn't about believing the right things, but about living with courage, curiosity, and radical love? This Sunday, join Rev. Elaine as we begin the series "Beyond Bel…

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Tell It Like It Is: Why I'm a Veteran in the Anti-War Movement 35:15

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Allowing yourself to receive information that explodes nearly everything to which you’ve dedicated your life takes tremendous courage. Rev. Shawna Ambrose knew she had to do it, even though it meant letting go of a proudly held identity, a way of understanding the world, a mode of serving the greater good with pride, and connections with family and…

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Seeking Jesus: the Best Step in the Scientific Method. 33:08

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In this episode of the Salty Pastor, we explore the surprising connection between science and faith. While the scientific method begins with observation and questioning, true wisdom begins with seeking Jesus. Pastor Doug unpacks how faith doesn’t contradict reason—it completes it. Discover why following Christ is not a rejection of critical thinkin…

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Faith and Science - Episode 1 40:30

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Thank you all for your prayers. Enjoy these next few weeks of "Faith and Science."By Dr. Douglas Peake

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The Walk is a Run

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So far we’ve heard in this chapter several features of the nature of faith. While elsewhere faith is said to be a walk–a way of life–here at the end of the chapter we find that the walk is more like a run–a contest requiring endurance.By Patrick Lafferty

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Healing, Hope & the Power of Community 40:00

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James - Practical Wisdom - James 5:13-20: Prayer isn’t just a religious habit—it’s an invitation into relationship with a living God who hears, responds and heals. In James 5:13–20, we’re invited to bring every part of our lives to God through prayer: our joy, our suffering, our sickness and even our sin. This passage offers a beautiful picture of …

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Restoring Gods House (Audio)

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By Neil Hoffman

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Signs of the End: What the Fall of Jerusalem Teaches Us About the Future (Audio)

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By Dr. Trent Stewart

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God of the Impossible - Guest: Frankie Nolin - July 6, 2025

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"God of the Impossible" Here is the NKJV scripture to go with the message!*** John 6:1-14 (printable) *** And the Blue Letter Bible version:*** John 6:1-14 (web) *** And the Notes!By Dave Packard [email protected] (Mike)

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Science Without Faith - Week 2 31:02

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Dr. Douglas Peake breaks down 1 Corinthians 1:18-27 and talks about how when science breaks from Christianity, it is actually inhibited in its development and loses its truth and drive.By Dr. Douglas Peake

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Corinthians - "Gods Words for the Church Today" - Part 24 - June 29, 2025 (Aaron Hale)

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"Getting the Lord's Supper Right" Here is the NKJV scripture to go with the message!*** 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 (printable) *** And the Blue Letter Bible version:*** 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 (web) *** And the Notes!By Dave Packard [email protected] (Mike)

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Waiting Patiently 40:54

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James - Practical Wisdom - James 5:7-12: There's a few things that we all have in common, no matter who we might be. This week, our passage in James is going to touch on two of them: waiting and suffering. All of us have had to spend time waiting...at the doctor's office, in line at Superstore, at the bus stop, for your coffee at Starbucks, Disneyl…

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When Worship Costs (Audio)

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By Aaron Flanagan

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God's Frequency (Audio)

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By Mark Hoffman

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Choosing a Harder Way For a Worthy End

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Drawn from the water in anticipation of becoming one to lead a suffering Israel, yet kept from the promised land for his pride in striking the rock twice to provide Israel water (!), Moses’s storyline adds to our grasp of the place of faith in the...By Patrick Lafferty

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America- Land of the FREE 31:50

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What does it really mean to be free? In this special Salty Pastor episode, we explore the true foundation of American freedom—not just political liberty, but spiritual freedom. Pastor Doug breaks down how America’s concept of freedom is rooted in biblical truth and why that matters today more than ever. Join us as we celebrate Independence Day by r…

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The Greatest thing about America 29:25

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What truly makes America great? In this episode, we explore the foundational values that have shaped our nation—freedom, opportunity, and faith. From the principles that built a resilient society to the role of personal responsibility and moral conviction, we examine what sets America apart. Whether you're feeling disillusioned or inspired, this ep…

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Tell It Like It Is: Making Peace With My Christianity 33:00

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Sometimes, life in religious community can feel like an experience of exile in the exact place where we most deeply yearn to belong. Roger Butts, Unitarian Universalist minister, shares his own journey of coming to peace with his Christian background. Telling of a journey through shame and alienation, Roger shares how he finally found a way to livi…

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Tell It Like It Is: Deconstructing Toxic Evangelical Christianity 32:10

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Tell It Like It Is: The Moment I Knew 32:55

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There are moments that cleave our lives into before and after. For some of us, those moments arrive gently, like dawn breaking slowly over familiar landscape. For others, they crash in like lightning—sudden, illuminating, impossible to unsee. In this installment of our Tell It Like It Is series, Jamal Skinner, founder and Executive Director of the …

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Tell It Like It Is: Decolonizing Recovery 26:10

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We crave growth and transformation – and yet, we will go to great lengths to avoid actual change. We want to know one another more deeply – but when someone else’s truth challenges our worldview, our first move is often to start building a defense of our own position. Join Rev. Elaine in leading with curiosity and holding your certainties a little …

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The Invisible Made Visible

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God’s beauty and goodness permeates the whole earth; both visibly and invisibly. By faith, we long to creatively express His nature and good news to others; ultimately pointing to the beauty and finished work of Jesus.By Craig Lotz

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Wealth that Deceives 37:42

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James - Practical Wisdom - James 5:1-6: What do you do with a passage that starts, "Now listen, you rich people..."? The problem with this is that we don't often consider ourselves 'rich', do we? Rich seems to be a moving target. There's always someone with less money than we have and there's always someone with more. And because of that, a passage…

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GODISNOWHERE (Audio)

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Guest Speaker Pastor Miguel De La Mora preaches out of Luke 8.By Miguel De La Mora

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Creating My Own Religion (Audio)

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By John Davison

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Corinthians - "Gods Words for the Church Today" - Part 23 - June 22, 2025 (Aaron Hale)

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"A Self-Focused Church" Here is the NKJV scripture to go with the message!*** 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 (printable) *** And the Blue Letter Bible version:*** 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 (web) *** And the Notes!By Dave Packard [email protected] (Mike)

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How Your Personal Code Can Lead You Closer to Jesus 35:11

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What guides your decisions when no one’s watching? In this episode of The Salty Pastor, Dr. Douglas Peake explores how your personal code—the core values and principles you live by—can shape your relationship with Jesus. Discover how aligning your internal compass with biblical truth doesn’t just change your behavior—it transforms your life. Whethe…

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Anchor your life to your Core Beliefs 26:58

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What drives your decisions when life gets hard? In this episode of the Salty Pastor podcast, Dr. Douglas Peake unpacks how anchoring your life to strong, biblical core beliefs can bring clarity, peace, and direction in a chaotic world. Discover how your beliefs shape your identity and how to build your life on unshakable truth. Support the mission …

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The Lost Virtue of Honor (Audio)

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Pastor Mike Van Meter preaches on the importance of showing honor to other people.By Mike Van Meter