Next Door Gospel
The Gospel story didn't end 2,000 years ago. It is alive and well, and it's your story. At Next Door Gospel, we share stories and thoughtful insight on God's presence and movement in our everyday lives. These stories have a purpose to inspire, heal and call others into action within their own communities. Join us as we explore these roads together. Follow along @nextdoorgospel
Episodes
In this episode of Next Door Gospel, host Peggy Griffith shares heartwarming stories and reflections on how God's presence is manifested in everyday life. Peggy starts by recalling the origin of the hymn 'Blessed Be the Tie that Binds,' written by John Fawcett, and relates it to her own experiences of community and support. She shares a touching story about reconnecting with an old friend named Matt, and t...
In this episode of Next Door Gospel, host Peggy Griffith continues her conversation with her friend Matt, who identifies as an atheist. They discuss the foundations of ethics and morality from an atheist perspective, Matt's views on divine intervention and prayer, and the importance of following one's beliefs. They also explore the potential for collaboration between religious and non-religious people in suppor...
In this episode of Next Door Gospel, host Peggy Griffith welcomes her friend Matt, an atheist from Longmont, Colorado, to discuss the importance of understanding different belief systems. The conversation centers on fostering respectful dialogue without the aim of converting or convincing each other. Matt shares his journey from a traditional Christian upbringing to atheism, emphasizing the value of open-mindedness and l...
In this episode of Next Door Gospel, host Peggy Griffith discusses the topic of doubt and its role in faith formation. She starts by challenging the commonly held notion that 'doubt is the enemy of faith.' Peggy highlights the story of 'Doubting Thomas' to illustrate how Jesus met Thomas in his doubt without shame, offering him what he needed to believe. She emphasizes that doubt can be a divine invit...
In this episode of Next Door Gospel, Peggy Griffith reflects on the significance of living a resurrected life following Easter celebrations. She expresses gratitude for live-streamed services and shares heartwarming anecdotes from her church's Easter Sunday. Peggy contemplates how the story of Jesus' resurrection might be covered in today's media and relates it to modern skepticism. She discusses the compl...
In this episode of Next Door Gospel, host Peggy Griffith provides a heartfelt exploration of Holy Week, the pivotal days leading up to Easter Sunday. Starting with Palm Sunday and ending with the joyous celebration of Easter, Peggy dives into the emotional and spiritual significance of each day. She shares the traditions and personal experiences from her home church, First Church Tosa, highlighting events like Maundy Thu...
In this episode of Nextdoor Gospel, Peggy Griffith discusses the concept of 'lostness' and its spiritual parallels. Peggy shares her personal story of finding a 'lucky nut' or sea bean during a vacation in Puerto Rico, drawing reflections on how we, like the sea bean, may feel lost but are never truly lost to God. Biblical references to lostness in Luke 15 and Psalm 139 underscore the message that God...
In this episode of Next Door Gospel, host Peggy Griffith interviews Patty Flowers, a dedicated Red Cross volunteer with extensive experience in disaster response. Griffith reflects on her own experience with a devastating flood in Kentucky and introduces Flowers, whose inspiration to volunteer was sparked by her grandmother’s dedication to helping others. Flowers shares her journey from being the CEO of the Red Cross in ...
In this episode of Next Door Gospel, host Peggy Griffith sits down with Carrie Sgarlata to discuss her experiences as a foster and adoptive mother. Carrie shares her journey, beginning with her inspiration at age 19 to help children in need and culminating in her family's decision to become a foster family. Throughout the conversation, Carrie reflects on the challenges and rewards of fostering nearly 15 children ove...
In Part 2 of the Mission and Miracles series, Peggy Griffith sits down with Cassie from Montana, who shares her family’s experiences in Ukraine during the Russian invasion. After an emergency evacuation to Hungary, Cassie discusses the challenges of returning to the U.S., dealing with guilt, and finding a community in Milwaukee. The family eventually moved to Montana, continuing their mission work and training young miss...
In this Next Door Gospel podcast, host Peggy Griffith speaks with Cassie, a missionary and Bible teacher who shares the remarkable journey she and her husband Garrett embarked on. The couple met through their work with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and later moved to Ukraine to serve as Bible teachers. Cassie recounts their dedication to developing a Bible curriculum for pastors in Eastern Europe, their experiences during ...
In this bonus episode of Next Door Gospel, host Peggy Griffith introduces the observance of Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. Peggy aims to explain the significance of these traditions for those unfamiliar with or curious about them. She highlights Ash Wednesday’s role in marking the beginning of a 40-day period leading up to Easter, emphasizing the practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that characterize Lent....
In the debut episode of 'Next Door Gospel,' host Peggy Griffith introduces the podcast focused on sharing stories of divine presence in unexpected places. Peggy, a 49-year-old lay minister and project manager, shares her personal journey of faith and discernment, leading up to the creation of the podcast. She recounts her husband's critical illness and the divine interventions that occurred, from choosing ...
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