Podcasts by The Holy District Podcast

Gratitude&Thanksgiving: Stories from the Holy District from 2023-11-26T09:00

What does Gratitude mean to you? Where do you see it in your life? Spanning age, language, and life stage, the Holy District Network shares the diverse ways they're thinking about and practicing...

Intro to the Holy District: Lebanon Edition from 2023-09-03T09:00

Brooke and Ellen interview our newest Community Pastor, Journey Henderson, about his discernment process into the Holy District team and planting in Lebanon, PA with his family.

Holy District in Context: The Suburban Setting with Brooke&Ellen from 2023-08-06T09:00

The context of our neighborhoods shape how people interact, how people naturally gather, and how people come to understand their belonging in a community. Join Brooke & Ellen as they discuss...

What is the Church? Dynamic. from 2023-07-30T09:00

Close out our series with Pastor Ericka as she explores the Church's ability (and responsibility) to move, change, and adapt in order to create kingdom spaces of belonging for those who Jesus ca...

What is the Church? Sent. from 2023-07-23T09:00

What does it mean to be sent by God? Join Pastor Ellen to think about God as our model for sentness, and how Jesus shows us how to be the sent people of God. You'll have space to think about whe...

What is the Church? A Temple. from 2023-07-16T09:00

What might New Testament writers have really meant by church as Temple? How does the history of Israel and its temple give light to how we are called to be priests together and to maintain space...

What is the Church? A Body. from 2023-07-09T09:00

When your body hurts its the only thing you can focus on. When your head hurts it is the only thing you can focus on. But what about when your body is good? The Church is a body with an incredib...

What is The Church? A Gathering. from 2023-07-02T09:00

Community Pastor Brooke discusses Acts 2:42 this week and asks, "What is enough to be considered a gathering?"

What is the Church? from 2023-06-25T09:00

Ericka kicks of our newest HD Network podcast series on the church with a meditation on Ephesians 1 & 2. 

On Pause: Scripture Meditations - Embodiment, Ep 8 from 2023-06-22T07:00

Join Community Pastor Ellen for another episode of our Scripture Meditation series: On Pause, an opportunity for you to listen to Scripture during a pause in your day. This episode will look at ...

On Pause: Scripture Meditations - Embodiment, Ep 7 from 2023-06-15T07:00

Join Community Pastor Ellen for another episode of our Scripture Meditation series: On Pause, an opportunity for you to listen to Scripture during a pause in your day. This episode will look at ...

On Pause: Scripture Meditations - Embodiment, Ep 6 from 2023-06-08T07:00

Join Community Pastor Ellen for another episode of our Scripture Meditation series: On Pause, an opportunity for you to listen to Scripture during a pause in your day. This episode will look at ...

On Pause: Scripture Meditations - Embodiment, Ep 5 from 2023-06-01T07:00

Join Community Pastor Ellen for another episode of our Scripture Meditation series: On Pause, an opportunity for you to listen to Scripture during a pause in your day. This episode will look at ...

On Pause: Scripture Meditations - Embodiment, Ep 4 from 2023-05-25T07:00

Join Community Pastor Ellen for another episode of our Scripture Meditation series: On Pause, an opportunity for you to listen to Scripture during a pause in your day. This episode will look at ...

On Pause: Scripture Meditations - Embodiment, Ep 3 from 2023-05-18T07:00

Join Community Pastor Ellen for another episode of our Scripture Meditation series: On Pause, an opportunity for you to listen to Scripture during a pause in your day. This episode will look at ...

On Pause: Scripture Meditations - Embodiment, Ep 2 from 2023-05-11T07:00

Join Community Pastor Ellen for the second episode of our Scripture Meditation series: On Pause, an opportunity for you to listen to Scripture during a pause in your day. This episode will look ...

On Pause: Scripture Meditations - Embodiment, Ep 1 from 2023-05-04T07:00

Join Community Pastor Ellen for the first episode of our Scripture Meditation series: On Pause, an opportunity for you to listen to Scripture during a pause in your day. This first episode will ...

Intro to the Holy District Team: State College Edition from 2023-04-30T09:00

Ericka interviews our newest Community Pastor, Ellen Rupp, and her husband, Tyler, about their journey to State College, PA and the Holy District Network. 

Psalm(ish)- The Best is Yet to Come from 2023-04-23T09:00

Do you ever feel like it is never going to get better? Or your best days are behind you. Join Brooke Norton this week as she discusses her love for music and her hope that the best is in fact ye...

Psalm(ish)- Stupid Deep from 2023-04-16T09:00

Ellen gives her take on the Psalm(ish) series with Jon Bellion's "Stupid Deep" and a discussion on God's abundance as seen in Exodus and in Jesus. 

Easter Meditation from 2023-04-09T09:00

Join our newest Community Pastor, Ellen Rupp, as she guides us through an Easter meditation where we consider the significance of the physical Jesus, pre and post resurrection.

A Palm Sunday Meditation from 2023-04-02T10:34:53

Join us as Brooke reflects on Palm Sunday and the upcoming Holy Week.

Psalm(ish)- Count On Me from 2023-03-26T09:00

Ericka pops back in to share one more song and offer her very in process reflections and questions about the idea of surrender. Thanks for listening!

Psalm(ish)- Heroes from 2023-03-19T09:00

Join Dan Norton as he reflects on growing up, realizing that behind the curtain isn't all it's cracked up to be and how the critic in Ecclesiastes helps us face reality. 

Psalm(ish)- That I Would Be Good from 2023-03-12T09:00

Explore cultural and biblical concepts of "good" with Ericka alongside Alanis Morrissette's song, "That I Would Be Good."

Psalm(ish)- Praying from 2023-03-05T09:00

Kesha leads the way for us as we reconsider what forgiveness looks and feels like. Let us know what you think!

Psalm(ish)- I Can Change from 2023-02-26T09:00

Join Ericka as she considers Lake Street Dive's lyrics and music video for their song "I Can Change" alongside the biblical ideas of repentance and being born again. 

Psalm(ish)- Clocks from 2023-02-19T09:00

Ericka kicks off week one of Psalm(ish) with Coldplay's "Clocks" and a biblical exploration of the concept of sin.

Mark 10:46-51 from 2023-02-05T11:36:38

Sometimes prayer feels like you are saying the same things over and over. Join Dan today as he introduces you to one of his favorite resources to get out of being stuck praying the same things, ...

Psalm 15 from 2023-01-29T09:00

Join Dan as he takes us through a practice of Lectio Divina with Psalm 15

Merry Christmas 2022! from 2022-12-25T09:00

Join Ericka for a quick podcast update and an end of the year blessing.

Go Tell It on the Mountain from 2022-12-18T09:00

Close out our 2022 Advent series with Ericka as she explores the history of "Go Tell It on the Mountain" along with a theological reflection inspired by the hymn. 

Silent Night from 2022-12-11T09:00

Gilbert Community Pastor Brooke night reflects on the presence, peace, and rest of God during this advent season. Join Brooke as she walks us through the Christmas hymn, "Silent Night".

O Come, All Ye Faithful from 2022-12-04T09:00

Join Blake, our neighborhood pastor in Allentown, as he shares an advent reflection inspired by the Christmas hymn, "O Come, All Ye Faithful."

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel from 2022-11-27T09:00

Gilbert Neighborhood Pastor, Dan Norton, opens our Advent series with a reflection and lament inspired by the classic Christmas hymn, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel."

Countdown to Advent- Greatest Hit #3 from 2022-11-20T09:00

We're re-living our greatest hits with you as the HD team prepares for Advent! This week, reflect on God's goodness to the HD in 2021 and practice the prayer of examen with Ericka. 

Countdown to Advent- Greatest Hit #2 from 2022-11-13T09:00

We're re-living our greatest hits with you as the HD team prepares for Advent! This week, get a taste of our "Eternal Oblivion" series where Ericka and her sister, Emily, have a discussion about...

Countdown to Advent- Greatest Hit #1 from 2022-11-06T09:00

We're re-living our greatest hits with you as the HD team prepares for Advent! This week, travel back in time to our very first episode where Ericka and Blake discuss the first pages of the Bibl...

Literatura de Meditación Judía Antigua from 2022-10-30T09:00

Cierre la serie con nosotros mientras discutimos la Biblia como literatura antigua de meditación judía.

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Estilos Parte II from 2022-10-23T09:00

Nuestra comunidad de Allentown continúa su conversación sobre los diferentes estilos de escritura en la Biblia y por qué son importantes.

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Our Allentown community continues their...

Estilos y Traducciones from 2022-10-16T09:00

Únase a nosotros mientras comenzamos a aprender sobre los tipos de literatura en la Biblia y hablamos sobre por qué diferentes Biblias (e iglesias) dicen y piensan cosas diferentes sobre la Bibl...

La historia de la biblia from 2022-10-09T09:00

Escuche conversaciones en spanglish de la comunidad de Allentown sobre la Biblia. ¿Cuál es la historia de la biblia?

Listen in on Spanglish conversations from the Allentown community abou...

¿Qué es la biblia? Introducción from 2022-10-02T09:00

Escuche conversaciones en spanglish de la comunidad de Allentown sobre la Biblia. ¿Qué es y cómo lo leemos?

Listen in on Spanglish conversations from the Allentown community about the Bib...

Summer’s End: Prayer of Examen from 2022-09-25T09:00

Wrap up the Summer's End series with a guided meditation using the Fuller Studio prayer of examen resources.

Summer’s End: Practicing Gratitude from 2022-09-18T09:00

Consider how making an intentional decision to reflect and express gratitude can build your spiritual muscle memory to combat anxiety and better tune into the goodness of God in your life. 

Summer’s End: Practicing Sabbath from 2022-09-11T09:00

Get a sense for the practice of Sabbath and how it can reshape your imagination to notice and experience the goodness of God.

Summer’s End: Practicing Solitude from 2022-09-04T09:00

Join us in considering the spiritual practice of solitude. We'll look to Jesus' example, consider some misconceptions, and begin moving toward implementing this important discipline in our lives...

Summer’s End from 2022-08-28T09:00

In this intro episode, Ericka invites our community into a season of reflection, meditation, and spiritual discipline as we approach summer's end and move into fall. 

Testify! Recap&Reflect with Ericka Henry from 2022-08-21T09:00

Network Pastor Ericka Henry wraps up our Testify! series with an opportunity to reflect on our shared learning, practice listening prayer together, and meditate on Romans 10:17. 

Testify! with Tim Diehl from 2022-08-14T09:00

This week, good friend of the Holy District, Tim Diehl, shares about how focusing on the person of Jesus helped him move away from a relationship with God filled with anxiety and fear and toward...

Testify! The Man Born Blind from 2022-08-07T12:38

In this week's episode, we take a break from interviewing guests to learn from the man born blind (John 9) about the art of the testimony. 

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Testify! with Brooke Norton from 2022-07-31T09:00

Listen in as our Gilbert Community Pastor, Brooke Norton, shares about her story of meeting Jesus and how he has helped her rediscover confidence in herself and her call to ministry. 

Testify! with Dan Norton from 2022-07-24T09:00

In this week of our Testify! series, Dan Norton shares about his journey of faith, his changing perceptions of Jesus, and the influence his community has had on his testimony. 

Testify! with Andrene Nicole from 2022-07-17T09:00

This week, Ericka interviews her friend and Holy District community partner, Andrene Nicole. She shares about her journey away from the church as a pastor's kid, God's supernatural intervention ...

Testify! with Sierra Martin from 2022-07-10T09:00

Allentown HD resident, Sierra Martin, shares about her complex relationship with church testimonies and her experience of Jesus during times of extreme illness, depression, and suicidal ideation...

Testify! with Blake Henry from 2022-07-03T09:00

Join us this week as Allentown Neighborhood Pastor, Blake Henry shares about how he met Jesus, and how Jesus has been showing up in his life and his journey with obsessive-compulsive disorder. 

Parables: Series Wrap Up (Week 6) from 2022-06-26T09:00

Join us as we take a look back at some things we learned over this last series and talk about some tools for studying Parables and other areas of the Bible. 

Parables: The Lost Sheep (Week 5) from 2022-06-19T09:00

Everybody deserves a second chance. Everyone deserves a redemption arc. Join us this week as we learn from one of our Allentown community members about the parable of the lost sheep.

Parables: The Unforgiving Servant (Week 4) from 2022-06-12T09:00

Is it hard to forgive someone? We know that working through hurt and pain can be difficult, but you also don't want to carry the burden of that pain around forever. Sometimes we want to put limi...

Parables : The Rich Fool (Week 3) from 2022-06-05T09:00

Do you ever find yourself dreaming about an easier life? If I just had a little bit more I could eat, drink, and be merry. Just a little bit more and I wouldn't need to work so hard. Instead, we...

Communal Lament from 2022-05-29T09:00

Join us as we pause our parables series to remember and grieve the lives of those lost in the Laguna Woods, Buffalo, and Uvalde mass shootings. 

Parables: Week 2 from 2022-05-22T09:00

Where does our worth come from? In our current world, it can seem that the most important people are the wealthiest or the ones who work the hardest. But even then we know that the hardest worke...

Parables: Week 1 from 2022-05-15T09:00

Who should get the first invite to a gathering? Do you give up your seat at the table for someone else? Today on the Holy District Podcast, Brooke & Dan Norton discuss a parable found in Luke 14...

A Mother’s Day Reflection from 2022-05-08T09:00

Last week we started working on a new series about the Parables of Jesus. While we keep working on that we wanted to take a week to celebrate all the women in our lives and celebrate the strong ...

Intro to Parables from 2022-05-01T12:34:28

Ever wondered why Jesus would speak in stories? Sometimes it was to conceal ideas from the religious leaders and other times it was because he knew the power of stories. Over the next several we...

God is a Gardener from 2022-04-24T09:00

Have you ever heard a sermon about how Mary got it wrong calling Jesus a gardener on the resurrection day? What if in fact, she got it right? This week we dive into the revelation Mary makes abo...

An Easter Celebration (My Redeemer Lives) from 2022-04-17T09:00

What if Jesus followers were some of the most exciting and joyous party throwers around? Celebrating the resurrection means we should throw more parties and invite people along to experience the...

Last Words: the Final Statements of Jesus on the Cross (Episode 7) from 2022-04-16T09:00

On this Holy Saturday, we reflect on the final statement of Jesus. He entrusted his spirit to God & the people waited. What have you been tolerating lately that you simply need to wait on God fo...

Last Words: the Final Statements of Jesus on the Cross (Episode 6) from 2022-04-15T09:00

Often we hear these three words, "It is finished" in a typical Good Friday sermon. Could Jesus have meant more for us than just our sins being forgiven? What does it mean if the way our king rul...

Last Words: the Final Statements of Jesus on the Cross (Episode 5) from 2022-04-14T09:00

What is one of the most human things you experience? Thirst. Join us as we dive into Jesus' humanity. He understands our humanity, our desires, and even our thirst.

Last Words: the Final Statements of Jesus on the Cross (Episode 4) from 2022-04-13T09:00

Jesus felt forsaken at the end of his life. If we are honest, sometimes we might feel forgotten or abandoned too. In today’s reflection, we reflect on Psalm 22 and we ask where Jesus was at in o...

Last Words: the Final Statements of Jesus on the Cross (Episode 3) from 2022-04-12T09:00

In the midst of unspeakable pain, we can feel lonely and isolated. Like no one else understands. Today we dive into Jesus' statement to his mother as he hung on the cross. At the end of this epi...

Last Words: the Final Statements of Jesus on the Cross (Episode 2) from 2022-04-11T09:00

When Jesus was on the cross what was his response to the criminals who were with him? Join us as we dive into the next final statement of Jesus during this holy week.

Last Words: the Final Statements of Jesus on the Cross (Episode 1) from 2022-04-10T09:00

If you knew you were about to die what would your final 7 statements be? Would they be focused on forgiveness, hope for a criminal, or passing off care of your mother? 

Join us as we walk...

Eternal Oblivion- Q&R Pt. II from 2022-04-08T21:00

Emily and Ericka finish out the series with one final listener response and a conversation about Ericka's view of the afterlife.  

Eternal Oblivion-Q&R Pt. I from 2022-04-03T09:00

In this first question and response episode, Emily and Ericka talk respond to a question about the monotony of life and take on the intellect vs. intuition dichotomy. 

Eternal Oblivion Ft. Emily Lake and Sierra Martin from 2022-03-27T09:00

Sierra Martin joins the conversation to add her perspective to the conversation as a person living with a terminal illness. 

Eternal Oblivion- ist das Opium des Volkes? from 2022-03-20T09:00

Join Emily and Ericka as they bring their conversation about faith and fear of non-existence to a close. In this episode, Emily shares about her failed attempts to find comfort in the Christian ...

Eternal Oblivion- A More Compassionate Place from 2022-03-13T09:00

In this episode, Emily and Ericka consider the idea of eternal oblivion against the backdrop of Emily's experience of Christianity. 

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Eternal Oblivion- Fear of Non-Existence from 2022-03-06T09:00

Open a can of worms with HD Network Pastor, Ericka Henry and her sister, Emily Lake. In this first episode of the Eternal Oblivion series, Emily shares about her disorienting struggle with fear ...

The Holy District | Prayer Collective from 2022-02-27T09:00

A PRAYER COLLECTIVE | Today, you will hear from all of the Holy District Pastors as they each offer different ways for people to pray. Which includes: Lectio Divina, Imaginative Prayer, Breath P...

Does Prayer Work - Episode 6 from 2022-02-20T09:00

Why did Jesus tell a story about the persistent widow? Are we supposed to keep coming back to God over and over with the same prayer? Join Blake and Dan this week as they chat about one of the p...

Does Prayer Work- Episode 5 from 2022-02-13T09:00

Pastors Blake and Ericka take a stab at some series questions from their very own "prayer closet" and share some insights they have gained from the faith of their neighbors and friends in Allent...

Does Prayer Work - Episode 4 (A Meditation) from 2022-02-12T12:01:26

Brooke walks through how meditating can enhance your faith and prayer life. With this simple meditation, find a quiet spot to listen and rest. 

Does Prayer Work - Episode 3 from 2022-01-30T09:00

Brooke & Daniel help answer some questions that our community submitted about prayer.   (A few questions we address: How to teach prayer to young kids? How to pray when you're undisciplined? W...

Does Prayer Work - Episode 2 from 2022-01-23T09:00

Brooke & Daniel discuss some tough questions about prayer. Does prayer work? Does God care? What happens when God falls silent? Does God forget us?

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Does Prayer Work - Episode 1 from 2022-01-16T09:00

Over the next couple of weeks, we are taking an honest look at Prayer. Today, Daniel Norton shares about The Lord's Prayer found in the book of Matthew. He also expands on some of his experience...

Sermon Throwback- Jonah 1 from 2022-01-09T09:00

Take a listen to a sermon about Jonah 1 taught by Network Pastor Ericka Henry. It may or may not include a Brooklyn 99/Backstreet boys refer...

New Years Meditation from 2021-12-31T09:00

As 2021 is winding down and we open a new year, The Holy District invites you to pause and reflect. Join Ericka Henry in a time of prayer and reflection through an ancient practice called the Ex...

Allentown Christmas Reflection from 2021-12-26T09:00

The Holy District says Merry Christmas and Blake reflects on how God shows up for those who are in the Christmas spirit and for those who might not be feeling it this year. 

Advent with The Holy District | Week 4 from 2021-12-19T09:00

We are in the fourth and final week of our Advent series! Kevin Goodearl joins us on the podcast to talk about Joseph and how adaptable he was through finding out he would be a dad to the coming...

Advent with The Holy District | Week 3 from 2021-12-12T09:00

Do you ever feel like an outsider and not quite sure how you fit into God’s story? Our friend, Jon Baillie comes on the podcast to chat about the Wisemen and their story. How did they hear about...

Advent with The Holy District | Week 2 from 2021-12-05T09:00

For the second week of this Advent series, we invited our friend Megan Goodearl to join us on the podcast to discuss all things, Mary. Megan gives us a unique perspective as a brand new mom. Wha...

Advent with The Hoy District | Week 1 from 2021-11-28T09:00

In the next four Sundays of Advent, you will hear from some of our Holy District team in Gilbert on how the coming of Jesus has changed their lives. Each week, we will focus on a Bible character...

The Holy District | Thanksgiving Meditation from 2021-11-21T09:00

Thanksgiving is a day to slow down in the midst of an already busy holiday season. Today, we want to take you on a journey to reflect on gratitude through Psalm 136. Grab your bible, find a quie...

Future Church: Week 4 - Gilbert from 2021-11-14T09:00

We end this podcast series by imagining where the church is headed in the future. The Henry's and The Norton's all sit down to discuss thinking creatively and engaging the community. Jesus is on...

Future Church: Week 3 - Gilbert from 2021-11-07T08:43

The modern church movement helped to make the Bible relevant and create age-based ministries to help people follow Jesus. At the same time, there are some “warts” in this church era that we wres...

Future Church: Week 2 - Gilbert from 2021-10-31T09:00

How did the Church go from small persecuted communities to cathedrals and institutions? Where did the Bible come from? And how do these traditions affect us today? Listen as Ericka, Blake, and D...

Future Church: Week 1 - Gilbert from 2021-10-24T09:00

This week we dive into our conversation on the Future Church. But in order to do that we have to start at the very beginning. Join Blake, Brooke, and Dan as they discuss the Early Church.

Intro to Holy District Team- Gilbert Edition from 2021-10-17T11:49:16

Listen in as Brooke and Dan join Ericka and Blake in Pennslyvania. They discuss their friendship, their heart for the Holy District, their spiritual gifts, and how they use them to better their ...

Coffee + Acts VII Ft. Sierra O‘Donnell from 2021-10-10T09:00

Blake is joined by Sierra O'Donnell to wrap up our Coffee and Acts series. Sierra guides us through some questions she had while holding up the bible as a mirror to herself. 

Coffee + Acts VI Ft. Ryan Cagno from 2021-10-03T09:00

Blake and our guest, Ryan Cagno, continue their coffee chat this week with a discussion about Acts 13-20. Curious about Saul/Paul? Separation and circumcision? Ever heard of a guy named Eutychus...

Coffee + Acts V Ft. Ryan Cagno from 2021-09-26T09:00

This week Ryan Cagno joins us to talk through chapters 8-12 in the book of Acts. We talk persecution, magicians, and how God uses all of it to grow his church.

Coffee + Acts IV from 2021-09-19T09:00

What can you do when you come across a strange or unsettling passage or narrative in the Bible? In this episode, Blake and Ericka focus their conversation about Acts 5-7 on the unusual and diffi...

Coffee + Acts III from 2021-09-12T09:00

Join Ericka and Blake as they discuss the importance of the temple in Acts and how uneducated and unknown people spread the good news of King Jesus. 

Coffee + Acts II from 2021-09-05T09:00

How did the people experiencing Pentecost interpret these strange events? What connection did this moment have to their history? What does Peter think this group of people need to be rescued fro...

Coffee + Acts from 2021-08-29T09:00

Join Blake and Ericka as they kick off our next "Coffee +" series on the Book of Acts with an introductory conversation and overview of the first chapter.

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Pause and Reflect with Brooke and Dan Norton from 2021-08-22T09:00

What do we do when we feel like the world is ending? Join members of the Holy District team, Brooke and Dan Norton, as they lead us into a time of prayer and reflection in the midst of a tumultu...

The Way of Jesus from 2021-08-15T09:00

Pastor Ericka finishes up our series with our last and most important affirmation: the way of Jesus. Join her as she shares about this affirmation and how a trip to Israel-Palestine challenged h...

The All-Times-All-Places Healing Holiness of God from 2021-08-08T09:00

Episode 5 of our Affirmation series is all about holiness. Tired of talking about it yet? Neither are we.

The Power of Community from 2021-08-01T09:00

This week, HD Network Pastor, Ericka Henry shares about the fourth Holy District affirmation-- the power of community. 

The Very Goodness of Humanity from 2021-07-25T09:00

What is most original or essential to human nature? Are humans good or bad at their core? This week, Ericka shares about the Holy District's third affirmation, the very goodness of humanity, and...

The Goodness of Creation from 2021-07-18T09:00

Join Ericka as she shares about the Holy District's second affirmation, the goodness of creation, and the paradigm shifts that helped her to begin developing a more Jesus-centered understanding ...

The Importance of the Integrated Life from 2021-07-11T09:00

Join Holy District Network Pastor, Ericka Henry as she shares about the first of the HD Affirmations-- the importance of the integrated life-- and how we can invite greater alignment and wholene...

Becoming the Holy District: Brooke Norton, Gilbert Community Pastor from 2021-07-04T09:00

Listen in as our soon-to-be Gilbert Community Pastor, Brooke Norton, shares her faith journey and vision for our first Holy District multiplication into Gilbert, AZ. Brooke will also introduce y...

Becoming the Holy District: Blake Henry, Allentown Neighborhood Pastor from 2021-06-27T09:00

Join Allentown Neighborhood Pastor, Blake Henry as he shares about his journey into the HD and the experiences in his life and neighborhood which have given rise to a vision for Jesus-centered c...

Becoming the Holy District: Suitcase Full of Sparks from 2021-06-20T09:00

Join Ericka as she shares the final installment of this series and opens the door for you to join the Holy District in our process of becoming.

Becoming the Holy District: Little Things with Great Love from 2021-06-13T09:00

It's episode 5 of our series- the one where Ericka explores how Mother Teresa's challenge to do small things with great love has shaped her journey with Jesus and the unfolding of the Holy Distr...

Becoming the Holy District: It Seemed Good to the Spirit and to Us from 2021-06-06T09:00

Join us for episode 4 of our Becoming the Holy District series where we consider how to engage the wisdom of the Spirit in our lives through a meditation on 1 Corinthians 2, the example of the J...

Becoming the Holy District: The Non-Linear Leadership of the Holy Spirit from 2021-05-30T09:00

In episode three of our series, Ericka shares about the Holy District planting team's experience of the exciting and unpredictable nature of the Spirit. Join us as we consider the initial vision...

Quick Update from Ericka from 2021-05-09T10:00

In this update episode, Ericka invites listeners to take the next two weeks to share their insights, questions, and feedback following our last two episodes. In the absence of new content from t...

To My White Siblings in the U.S. Pt. II- The Better Question from 2021-05-02T09:00

We continue our efforts to engage our cultural moment from a Jesus-centered perspective. Join Ericka this week as she offers a series of opportunities to reflect on the person of Jesus, Scriptur...

To My White Siblings in the U.S. from 2021-04-25T09:00

In this episode, Ericka responds to recent incidences of police brutality in the US with an opportunity for white Christians to engage in thoughtful reflection and lament.

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Becoming the Holy District: Closed Doors and Ugly Babies from 2021-04-18T10:00

The story continues as Holy District Founder and Neighborhood Pastor, Ericka Henry, reflects on the ways God worked through a series of misunderstandings and false starts to reposition her to pu...

Becoming the Holy District: Reclaiming Holiness and the Earthy Kingdom from 2021-04-11T10:00

Join us as we begin the first of several episodes recounting the winding and unexpected journey of becoming the Holy District. In this episode, founder and neighborhood pastor, Ericka Henry shar...

Easter Meditation III: Resurrection Sunday from 2021-04-03T10:00

Join us our final installment of our contemplative Easter podcast series. In this episode, Ericka guides us ...

Easter Meditation II: Good Friday from 2021-03-28T09:30

Join us for episode two of our Easter Meditation series. In this episode, Blake and Ericka introduce the HD community to the practice of Ignatian Contemplation and share a spoken word inspired b...

Easter Meditation I: Mary of Bethany from 2021-03-21T10:00

Join us for our first of three special podcasts designed to help our community contemplate the person and passion of Jesus as we move toward Easter Sunday. In this week's episode, Ericka leads u...

Coffee + Mark with Brooke Norton from 2021-03-14T09:30

Close out our Coffee + Mark with Ericka and her good friend, Brooke Norton. In this episode, Brooke offers an insightful reflection on Mark 5 and challenges us with a question inspired by the di...

Coffee + Mark with Tim Diehl from 2021-03-07T09:30

Join Ericka and her friend Tim for their coffee chat about Mark's gospel. In this episode, Tim shares about fear and doubt, empathizing with Jesus' disciples, and how this book of the Bible help...

Coffee + Mark with Nelly Alvarez from 2021-02-28T08:53:41

Join Ericka and her friend Nelly as they continue our conversation on the gospel of Mark. In this episode, we talk about Jesus' miracles, the power of friends, and how Nelly's life experiences c...

Coffee + Mark: Ch. 11-16- An Upside-Down Inauguration from 2021-02-21T09:39:20

Join Blake, Ericka, and Alexei for episode four of our "Coffee + Mark" series as they consider the final act of Mark's gospel. Watch as Mark slows down his narrative pace to focus on the final d...

Coffee + Mark: Ch. 8-10- What Kind of King? from 2021-02-14T12:22:41

Can a narrative be the gospel? What kind of king begins his rule by dying? What does it look like to follow the kind of king that Jesus claims to be? Join Blake, Ericka, and Alexei as they refle...

Coffee + Mark: Morning Musings on Mark 1-8 from 2021-02-07T13:24:30

In episode 2 of our Coffee + Mark series Blake, Ericka, and Alexei contemplate the first act of Mark's gospel where Jesus (the King) begins his ministry, heals many, and confronts spiritual evil...

Coffee + Mark: Reading the Bible Together from 2021-01-31T17:17:49

Blake, Ericka, and their baby, Alexei invite you into their morning coffee chats about the Bible. Join them for episode one as they reflect on the value of reading the Bible in community and pre...

The Incarnation, Creation&Christmas: Pt. III (Feat. Greg Boyd) from 2020-12-20T20:43:11

In this final installment, Sierra and Greg Boyd consider how following Jesus can help us to swim against the consumeristic Christmas culture in which we find ourselves. Join us as we finish our ...

The Incarnation, Creation&Christmas: Pt. II (Feat. Greg Boyd) from 2020-12-06T21:22:26

Join us as we continue our discussion with Greg Boyd about the wide-ranging impact of the incarnation in the lives of Jesus-followers and how we relate to creation and the Christmas season.

The Incarnation, Creation&Christmas Pt. I (Feat. Greg Boyd) from 2020-11-23T01:14:13

In part I of our interview with Greg Boyd, we explore the significance of the incarnation and some of the practical implications it can have in our lives today. 

Politics of Jesus Pt. IV: Rights, Responsibilities, and the Beatitudes (Feat. Christina Embree) from 2020-11-09T04:34:16

In our final discussion in the Politics of Jesus series, we had the opportunity to talk with Christina Embree at Plowshares BIC Church in Lexington, KY about how Jesus leads Christians into a di...

Politics of Jesus Pt. III: Money&Power - What does our faith have to do with it? (Feat. Jonny Rashid&Rachel Sensenig) from 2020-10-26T02:31:07

In this episode, we dialogue with pastors from Circle of Hope Church in Philadelphia, PA, Jonny Rashid and Rachel Sensenig. You won't want to miss this conversation about money, power, and why i...

Politics of Jesus Pt. II: Good Citizens and Two Kingdom Theology (Feat. Hank Johnson) from 2020-10-12T02:46:45

In our second week of the Politics of Jesus series, we invite Pastor of Harrisburg BIC Church in Pennsylvania, Hank Johnson, to the podcast to discuss the concept of Two Kingdom theology, and ho...

Politics of Jesus Pt. I: Should Religion Get Political? from 2020-09-27T21:03:57

We all are navigating such unprecedented times, and on top of that - we're heading into the heat of election season. In this episode, team members Sierra and Blake discuss the high-stakes emotio...

Meet the Team from 2020-08-23T18:11:34

Curious about the Holy District, who we are, and what we do? Join this conversation to get to know some members of the Holy District team, why they believe in what we do, and get a taste of what...

Gather Pt. II: Cultivating Connection from 2020-08-02T21:50:33

In this episode, Jess helps us consider how to create connection in such a disconnected world through personal reflection, stories about Jesus and the early Christian church, and insights from p...

Gather Pt. I: Made for Connection from 2020-07-19T20:32:47

Listen in as Holy District team member, Jess Gregory, shares about how and why connection to ourselves, God, and one another is essential to living in a truly human way. 

Being Human Pt. IV: Jesus the Human One from 2020-06-07T15:55:24

Join us as we conclude our first series with a discussion on how Jesus shows us what it means to be human, and why many Christians believe that his life, death, and resurrection have made a way ...

Being Human Pt. III: Human Power and the Promised Serpent-Stomper from 2020-05-24T20:47:37

Can humans be entrusted with the kind of power and purpose that Genesis says we were meant to carry? Join us as we expand our conversation beyond the first pages of Genesis to see how famous bib...

Being Human Pt. II: TOV, RAH, and Human Brokenness from 2020-05-15T18:39:58

Blake and Ericka continue exploring the first pages of Genesis to wrestle with our most recent gathering questions: Are humans intrinsically bad or broken, and who gets to decide what is good an...

Being Human Pt. I: Image Bearing Dirt Creatures from 2020-04-12T10:53:11

Ericka Henry, founder and neighborhood pastor of the Holy District, and her husband Blake kick off the first Holy District podcast series, "Being Human" with a conversation about how the first t...