Kindred Podcast
Kindred is a Christian community meeting in Reno, NV. If you'd like to join in on the discussion, visit Kindredchurchreno.com for service time, location, and other pertinent info. This podcast will feature content from the Sunday gatherings, as well as our occasional livestreams, interviews, and more. Contact Kindredchurchreno@gmail.com for questions or comments
Episodes
65 episodes
Acts - The Holy Spirit: Who or What Is It? with Mary Kate Hafemann
In this episode, retired teacher and longtime seeker Mary Kate Hafemann explores the mystery of the Holy Spirit. Building on last week's discussion of Acts 2, she dives into scripture to examine the Spirit’s role in the early church—healing the...
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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46:15
Acts - Speaking in Tongues: Understanding the Holy Spirit with Dr. Lorrel Toft
In this episode of the Kindred Podcast, Dr. Lorrel Toft leads a thought-provoking discussion on the Holy Spirit, Pentecost, and the practice of speaking in tongues. With honesty and depth, she explores personal and biblical perspectives, reflec...
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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47:37
Acts - The Mission of the Early Church with Rob Griffin
In this episode, Rob Griffin leads a conversation on the book of Acts, exploring how the first followers of Jesus navigated life after his ascension. With a mix of historical context and practical reflection, Rob examines the mission of the ear...
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Season 14
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Episode 1
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30:34
Sermon on the mount - Ron Toft
In this episode, Ron Toft guides us through a reflective and thought-provoking conclusion to Kindred’s series on the Sermon on the Mount. Exploring its deep connections to Jewish tradition, the role of mountaintop experiences, and Jesu...
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Season 13
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Episode 15
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52:35
Sermon on the mount - Ron Toft
In this episode, Ron Toft leads us in closing the book on our long-running Sermon on the Mount series. Ron explores the idea that the heart of Jesus’ message isn’t just about personal salvation but about bringing the kingdom ...
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Season 13
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Episode 14
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36:10
Sermon on the mount: Go touch grass... or don't - Garrett McGeein
In this thought-provoking episode of the Kindred Podcast, Garrett McGeein takes us on a deep dive into Matthew 6:25-34 and its challenging message about worry, trust, and divine care. But what happens when faith meets the reality of suffering? ...
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Season 13
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Episode 13
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39:13
Sermon on the mount: God in secret - Ron Toft
In this episode, we continue our exploration of the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on themes of piety, motives, and the rewards of practicing faith. Through our dialogical teaching approach, we unpack Matthew 6 and reflect on Jesus’ teachings ab...
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Season 13
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Episode 12
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45:30
Sermon on the mount: Radical Humility in Action - Rob Griffin
In this episode, Pastor Rob guides the discussion as we continue our deep dive into the Sermon on the Mount by exploring Matthew 5:17-20. Together, we wrestle with Jesus’ call to fulfill the law and consider what it means to live in a way that ...
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Season 13
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Episode 11
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44:10
Christmas 2024 - Kristine Caliger
In this heartfelt Christmas message, Kristine Caliger shares a deeply personal reflection on faith, doubt, and hope amidst life’s challenges. Recorded in the midst of a family health crisis, Kristine invites listeners to consider the meaning of...
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24:42
Sermon on the mount - Eric Laster
In this episode of the Kindred Church Podcast, Eric Laster explores a timeless lesson from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount about building a solid foundation for our lives. Through dialogue, humor, and personal reflections, Eric discusses the differe...
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Season 13
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Episode 10
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36:11
Sermon on the mount - Rob Griffin
In this episode of the Kindred Church Podcast, we explore the radical teachings of Jesus in the Beatitudes. What does it truly mean to be "blessed"? Is it health, wealth, and comfort—or something far deeper? We discuss how Jesus inverts cultura...
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Season 13
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Episode 9
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39:05
Sermon on the mount - Alison Berreman
This week, Alison Berreman leads an inspiring exploration of the profound challenge and call of Jesus to "love your enemies." Through Alison’s unique perspective, personal stories, and reflections on thinkers like Eric Fromm, the episode unpack...
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Season 13
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Episode 8
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37:01
Sermon on the mount: Trees and Fruit - Dr. Brandon Evans
In this episode of the Kindred Church Podcast, Dr. Brandon Evans leads us through the concluding sections of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. What does it mean to bear good fruit? How do we define a follower of Christ, especially across diverse deno...
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Season 13
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Episode 7
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44:05
Sermon on the mount: Anger - Ron Toft
***CONTENT ADVISORY***in this episode there are mentions of child harmIn this episode of the Kindred Church Podcast, Ron Toft leads us through a powerful continuation of the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Jesus’ teachings on anger...
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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33:22
Sermon on the mount: The Kingdom of Heaven - Rob Griffin
Join us as Rob Griffin dives into the Beatitudes, revealing how Jesus' teachings invite us to live out the Kingdom of Heaven right here on Earth. Far from being a distant, abstract concept, the Kingdom is something we enter through acts of comp...
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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38:27
Sermon on the mount - Emily Loftus
In this episode, we explore themes from the Sermon on the Mount, highlighting how anxiety, faith, and personal struggles intertwine in our spiritual walk. Our guest, Emily Loftus, shares her own journey with vulnerability and humor, offering in...
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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28:21
Sermon on the mount - Brandon Evans
💔 Sometimes, the hardest path can still be walked in love. Dr. Brandon Evans speaks on the profound impact of divorce in the church, especially for those from purity culture. Many of us grew up with promises about marriage that didn’t account f...
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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32:39
Treasures in Heaven Follow-Up
After a robust discussion at kindred church revealed that there is much to explore in regards to our relationship to wealth and the differences between abundance and excess; we decided to record a deeper exploration.Together, Pastors Mi...
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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47:36
Sermon on the mount - Garrett McGeein
Pastor Garrett challenges our preconceptions of what Jesus means when he says the path to righteousness is narrow and the way is wide to destruction.
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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39:11
Sermon on the mount - Ron Toft
We begin our discussion series on the Sermon on the Mount with Ron Toft, who provides an insightful overview of Jesus essential teachings. In this episode, Ron shares a general synopsis of the sermon on the mount and reflects on the kingdom of ...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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31:53
Mutual Mentors: Learning from each other: We not Me. - Rob Griffin
In this episode of our Mutual Mentor series, we hear from Pastor Rob Griffin as he shares key moments that have shaped his faith journey. Rob explores the role of relationships and community in his spiritual life, emphasizing how shared experie...
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Season 12
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Episode 15
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37:08
Mutual Mentors: Learning from each other: Behind the scenes. - Eric Laster
In this episode of the Mutual Mentor series, Pastor Eric Laster shares his spiritual journey, reflecting on the pivotal moments in his life that have shaped his faith. He discusses his experiences in vocational ministry and how music has been a...
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Season 12
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Episode 14
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26:53
Mutual Mentors: Learning from each other - Diana Keefe
In this episode of our Mutual Mentor series, we have the privilege of hearing from Diana, a valued member of Kindred Church. She opens up about her journey through pain and trials, and how she encountered God in music and nature, offering us a ...
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Season 12
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Episode 13
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19:36
Mutual Mentors: Learning from each other: Non-Duality and The Spectrum of Love - Mary Kate Hafemann
In this episode, Mary Kate Haifman explores the spectrum of love that forms the foundation of our reality. Drawing from her deep faith as a lifelong follower of Christ and her expertise as an educator specializing in chemistry and the sciences,...
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Season 12
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Episode 12
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52:09
Open Floor: Life Is A Remembrance - Michael Mumford
In this episode, Pastor Mike leaves the direction of the discussion up to the audience. You'll hear us discuss how and why trusting in the benevolence of the universe is important for to living a life of faith. We touch base on forgiveness, pre...
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Season 12
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Episode 11
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28:51