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      <title>How to avoid darkness! or Darkness is inevitable.</title>
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      <title>Blind Spots in My Heart</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The person least likely to think they have a blindspot is the person most certainly has one. That's just how blind spots work. In this sermon, we look at a story Jesus told about two people who both needed God... and only one of them knew it.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The person least likely to think they have a blindspot is the person most certainly has one. That's just how blind spots work. In this sermon, we look at a story Jesus told about two people who both needed God... and only one of them knew it.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The person least likely to think they have a blindspot is the person most certainly has one. That's just how blind spots work. In this sermon, we look at a story Jesus told about two people who both needed God... and only one of them knew it.</p>]]>
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      <title>Blind Spots in My Habits</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We all want the same thing from the people closest to us, to be fully known and fully loved. This week we're looking at what happens when that desire goes unexamined, and what it quietly costs our most important relationships.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We all want the same thing from the people closest to us, to be fully known and fully loved. This week we're looking at what happens when that desire goes unexamined, and what it quietly costs our most important relationships.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We all want the same thing from the people closest to us, to be fully known and fully loved. This week we're looking at what happens when that desire goes unexamined, and what it quietly costs our most important relationships.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Your emotions are important messangers — but they're not telling you the whole story either, and what you can't see is quietly running your life.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Your emotions are important messangers — but they're not telling you the whole story either, and what you can't see is quietly running your life.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:32:13 -0600</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Your emotions are important messangers — but they're not telling you the whole story either, and what you can't see is quietly running your life.</p>]]>
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      <title>You're Blind To Your Blind Spots</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Your brain has a blind spot in each eye, and it fills it in so convincingly you've never once noticed it. You don't feel blind. Nobody does. That's exactly the problem. The same thing is happening in your relationships, your emotions, and your habits – and it's already costing you more than you know.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Your brain has a blind spot in each eye, and it fills it in so convincingly you've never once noticed it. You don't feel blind. Nobody does. That's exactly the problem. The same thing is happening in your relationships, your emotions, and your habits – and it's already costing you more than you know.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:51:28 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>The Life After Death</title>
      <itunes:episode>354</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Christian life isn't about adding Jesus to the life you've built. It's about dying to it.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Christian life isn't about adding Jesus to the life you've built. It's about dying to it.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:37:23 -0600</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Christian life isn't about adding Jesus to the life you've built. It's about dying to it.</p>]]>
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      <title>1000 Reasons Not to Be a Christian</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In 112 AD a Roman governor arrested Christians and gave them a simple choice — curse Christ and go free, or die — and what happened next reveals the only thing strong enough to hold you when everything in you wants to let go.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In 112 AD a Roman governor arrested Christians and gave them a simple choice — curse Christ and go free, or die — and what happened next reveals the only thing strong enough to hold you when everything in you wants to let go.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:15:55 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In 112 AD a Roman governor arrested Christians and gave them a simple choice — curse Christ and go free, or die — and what happened next reveals the only thing strong enough to hold you when everything in you wants to let go.</p>]]>
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      <title>The Best Things Only Come From Commitment</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We live in the age of optionality. Keep your options open. Never fully commit. Always have an exit. Sounds good. But here's what nobody tells you: optionality doesn't give you the best of everything. It locks you out of the best things entirely. The best things only come from commitment. Here's why.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We live in the age of optionality. Keep your options open. Never fully commit. Always have an exit. Sounds good. But here's what nobody tells you: optionality doesn't give you the best of everything. It locks you out of the best things entirely. The best things only come from commitment. Here's why.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:39:38 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We live in the age of optionality. Keep your options open. Never fully commit. Always have an exit. Sounds good. But here's what nobody tells you: optionality doesn't give you the best of everything. It locks you out of the best things entirely. The best things only come from commitment. Here's why.</p>]]>
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      <title>The News of Easter</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve heard the Easter story—but what if the real question is whether you can trust the news that the war is over?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve heard the Easter story—but what if the real question is whether you can trust the news that the war is over?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:37:05 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve heard the Easter story—but what if the real question is whether you can trust the news that the war is over?</p>]]>
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      <title>Who Is This?</title>
      <itunes:episode>350</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The celebration of Palm Sunday fades fast, but one question still presses on every heart: Who is this? Will we receive Jesus as the King we need?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The celebration of Palm Sunday fades fast, but one question still presses on every heart: Who is this? Will we receive Jesus as the King we need?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:20:18 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1962</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The celebration of Palm Sunday fades fast, but one question still presses on every heart: Who is this? Will we receive Jesus as the King we need?</p>]]>
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      <title>What Good Will It Be?</title>
      <itunes:episode>349</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What if you could spend your whole life getting everything you’ve wanted and worked for… and still miss the life Jesus is offering?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What if you could spend your whole life getting everything you’ve wanted and worked for… and still miss the life Jesus is offering?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:46:55 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1744</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if you could spend your whole life getting everything you’ve wanted and worked for… and still miss the life Jesus is offering?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Why Do You Doubt?</title>
      <itunes:episode>348</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>348</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Why Do You Doubt?</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when the storm in front of you feels more real than the Jesus you say you trust?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when the storm in front of you feels more real than the Jesus you say you trust?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:23:31 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2386be1a/1e5fda2b.mp3" length="66279311" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1657</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when the storm in front of you feels more real than the Jesus you say you trust?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Why Do You Look at the Speck?</title>
      <itunes:episode>347</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>347</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Why Do You Look at the Speck?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f4713fc</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Why is it so easy to see the flaws in other people and so hard to see them in ourselves? In Matthew 7, Jesus exposes a hidden pattern in our relationships that quietly puts us in a role we were never meant to play.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Why is it so easy to see the flaws in other people and so hard to see them in ourselves? In Matthew 7, Jesus exposes a hidden pattern in our relationships that quietly puts us in a role we were never meant to play.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:05:02 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4f4713fc/394435e6.mp3" length="66425407" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1660</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Why is it so easy to see the flaws in other people and so hard to see them in ourselves? In Matthew 7, Jesus exposes a hidden pattern in our relationships that quietly puts us in a role we were never meant to play.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Why Do You Worry?</title>
      <itunes:episode>346</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>346</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Why Do You Worry?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/159003fd</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Worry feels normal, almost responsible. But when Jesus asks, “Why do you worry?” it sounds out of touch… unless He knows something we don’t. This message exposes worry as misplaced trust and invites you into a freer way to live under God’s care.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Worry feels normal, almost responsible. But when Jesus asks, “Why do you worry?” it sounds out of touch… unless He knows something we don’t. This message exposes worry as misplaced trust and invites you into a freer way to live under God’s care.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:45:59 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/159003fd/e85cdb9b.mp3" length="77516275" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1938</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Worry feels normal, almost responsible. But when Jesus asks, “Why do you worry?” it sounds out of touch… unless He knows something we don’t. This message exposes worry as misplaced trust and invites you into a freer way to live under God’s care.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Who’s Your Teacher?</title>
      <itunes:episode>345</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>345</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Who’s Your Teacher?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b35ba935</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>All week long, you’re being shaped by what you keep in front of you, what you scroll, watch, listen to, and replay in your mind. Little by little, it shapes what you believe, what you fear, and what you feel like you have to chase, so here’s the real question: who’s your teacher?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>All week long, you’re being shaped by what you keep in front of you, what you scroll, watch, listen to, and replay in your mind. Little by little, it shapes what you believe, what you fear, and what you feel like you have to chase, so here’s the real question: who’s your teacher?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:28:45 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b35ba935/8c667738.mp3" length="56422983" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1763</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>All week long, you’re being shaped by what you keep in front of you, what you scroll, watch, listen to, and replay in your mind. Little by little, it shapes what you believe, what you fear, and what you feel like you have to chase, so here’s the real question: who’s your teacher?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A Tale of Two Hearts</title>
      <itunes:episode>344</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>344</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Tale of Two Hearts</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0d1a6d5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Acts 4:32-5:11 tells two stories back-to-back—one inspiring, one unsettling. Same outward action. Two very different hearts. And it shows a powerful truth: when the gospel takes hold of your heart, the power of greed and hypocrisy loosen their grip.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Acts 4:32-5:11 tells two stories back-to-back—one inspiring, one unsettling. Same outward action. Two very different hearts. And it shows a powerful truth: when the gospel takes hold of your heart, the power of greed and hypocrisy loosen their grip.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:58:11 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1571</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Acts 4:32-5:11 tells two stories back-to-back—one inspiring, one unsettling. Same outward action. Two very different hearts. And it shows a powerful truth: when the gospel takes hold of your heart, the power of greed and hypocrisy loosen their grip.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Made For More Than Ourselves</title>
      <itunes:episode>343</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>343</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Made For More Than Ourselves</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cb3ab98</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Following Jesus always leads us to the cross—where we lay down our preferences, desires, and self-sufficiency, and learn to give ourselves away in love through service to others.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Following Jesus always leads us to the cross—where we lay down our preferences, desires, and self-sufficiency, and learn to give ourselves away in love through service to others.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:26:05 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/0cb3ab98/36f34fb0.mp3" length="75222846" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1880</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Following Jesus always leads us to the cross—where we lay down our preferences, desires, and self-sufficiency, and learn to give ourselves away in love through service to others.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Public and Personal</title>
      <itunes:episode>342</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>342</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Public and Personal</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8919063</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus sends his followers to be witnesses—out in the open and up close in relationships. Acts gives a practical roadmap for what that looks like in real life. This week, we’ll learn how to live a faith that shows itself and invites others toward Jesus.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus sends his followers to be witnesses—out in the open and up close in relationships. Acts gives a practical roadmap for what that looks like in real life. This week, we’ll learn how to live a faith that shows itself and invites others toward Jesus.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:19:58 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f8919063/d1515aad.mp3" length="56451079" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1764</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus sends his followers to be witnesses—out in the open and up close in relationships. Acts gives a practical roadmap for what that looks like in real life. This week, we’ll learn how to live a faith that shows itself and invites others toward Jesus.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Road to Repentance</title>
      <itunes:episode>341</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>341</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Road to Repentance</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ea7c957f-a131-4ac5-be83-e7018109e221</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc6d2c02</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When the path you're on isn't leading to life, repentance isn't punishment–it's the way back.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When the path you're on isn't leading to life, repentance isn't punishment–it's the way back.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:05:37 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/fc6d2c02/461198ce.mp3" length="73061139" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2283</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When the path you're on isn't leading to life, repentance isn't punishment–it's the way back.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>What to Do When You're Out of Options</title>
      <itunes:episode>340</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>340</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What to Do When You're Out of Options</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f93f0e81</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When life feels closed in and what you have left seems too small to matter, the way forward may begin with what you’ve been overlooking.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When life feels closed in and what you have left seems too small to matter, the way forward may begin with what you’ve been overlooking.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:28:46 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f93f0e81/67c7098b.mp3" length="57458631" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1795</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When life feels closed in and what you have left seems too small to matter, the way forward may begin with what you’ve been overlooking.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>When Obedience Feels Too Costly</title>
      <itunes:episode>339</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>339</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>When Obedience Feels Too Costly</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/952f92aa</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When life feels tight and strength is low, obedience can feel risky or even foolish.<br>In this message from 2 Kings 3, we explore why we hold back from God, and how grace invites deeper trust when we’re running on empty.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When life feels tight and strength is low, obedience can feel risky or even foolish.<br>In this message from 2 Kings 3, we explore why we hold back from God, and how grace invites deeper trust when we’re running on empty.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:45:33 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/952f92aa/c802a974.mp3" length="64301505" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2009</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When life feels tight and strength is low, obedience can feel risky or even foolish.<br>In this message from 2 Kings 3, we explore why we hold back from God, and how grace invites deeper trust when we’re running on empty.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Running on Empty</title>
      <itunes:episode>338</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>338</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Running on Empty</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">7af799e9-fcad-414c-8bfd-34e9e5cb8d20</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a02666de</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When the calendar turns but your soul doesn’t reset, 1 Kings 19 shows how God meets exhausted people in the narrows.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When the calendar turns but your soul doesn’t reset, 1 Kings 19 shows how God meets exhausted people in the narrows.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:47:37 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a02666de/d7fa15e5.mp3" length="52882866" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1652</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When the calendar turns but your soul doesn’t reset, 1 Kings 19 shows how God meets exhausted people in the narrows.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Blueprint to Finishing the Year Well</title>
      <itunes:episode>337</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>337</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Blueprint to Finishing the Year Well</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf76f66d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the midst of holiday festivities, last minute obligations, and hectic new year expectations, it can feel impossible to finish well or start strong. Pastor Isaiah walks through Philippians to reveal 3 life changing truths to help you finish the year well.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the midst of holiday festivities, last minute obligations, and hectic new year expectations, it can feel impossible to finish well or start strong. Pastor Isaiah walks through Philippians to reveal 3 life changing truths to help you finish the year well.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:18:48 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/bf76f66d/ab8aa199.mp3" length="53653194" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1676</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the midst of holiday festivities, last minute obligations, and hectic new year expectations, it can feel impossible to finish well or start strong. Pastor Isaiah walks through Philippians to reveal 3 life changing truths to help you finish the year well.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>That's What Christmas Is All About, Charlie Brown</title>
      <itunes:episode>336</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>336</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>That's What Christmas Is All About, Charlie Brown</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">142072e0-4341-43e8-8671-67d88b89d7ca</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/355a3fef</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>This Christmas Eve, we’re going back to a familiar scene—and catching what we usually miss: the first word of Christmas is ‘Do not be afraid.’ Because when God shows up, fear doesn’t get the final word.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This Christmas Eve, we’re going back to a familiar scene—and catching what we usually miss: the first word of Christmas is ‘Do not be afraid.’ Because when God shows up, fear doesn’t get the final word.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:50:03 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/355a3fef/fecba2e0.mp3" length="40716277" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1272</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>This Christmas Eve, we’re going back to a familiar scene—and catching what we usually miss: the first word of Christmas is ‘Do not be afraid.’ Because when God shows up, fear doesn’t get the final word.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Practice of Peace</title>
      <itunes:episode>335</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>335</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Practice of Peace</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">804c559f-2be7-4d36-a156-9aba1c21d554</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa6c736f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world of instant reaction, what if the real gift of Christmas is learning to resist reacting, reframe our reality around God, and quietly respond with simple obedience—even when life doesn’t make sense?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world of instant reaction, what if the real gift of Christmas is learning to resist reacting, reframe our reality around God, and quietly respond with simple obedience—even when life doesn’t make sense?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:06:57 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/aa6c736f/5d458ca6.mp3" length="57558455" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1798</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world of instant reaction, what if the real gift of Christmas is learning to resist reacting, reframe our reality around God, and quietly respond with simple obedience—even when life doesn’t make sense?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Presence of Peace</title>
      <itunes:episode>334</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>334</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Presence of Peace</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d898ca66</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the deepest peace doesn’t show up first in your circumstances, but in hidden places you can’t measure, track, or even feel yet? And if that’s true, what would it look like to trust God’s peace is present before you see a single scrap of evidence?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the deepest peace doesn’t show up first in your circumstances, but in hidden places you can’t measure, track, or even feel yet? And if that’s true, what would it look like to trust God’s peace is present before you see a single scrap of evidence?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:04:47 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1871</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the deepest peace doesn’t show up first in your circumstances, but in hidden places you can’t measure, track, or even feel yet? And if that’s true, what would it look like to trust God’s peace is present before you see a single scrap of evidence?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Path of Peace</title>
      <itunes:episode>333</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>333</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Path of Peace</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">b3beea62-01be-49ee-876b-c3ab8fdbd9a4</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c63a8d90</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>This Sunday we’ll discover how God doesn’t just offer us peace as a feeling, but comes into the wilderness of our lives to rebuild the road beneath our feet—lifting valleys, lowering mountains, and guiding us into the path of peace.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This Sunday we’ll discover how God doesn’t just offer us peace as a feeling, but comes into the wilderness of our lives to rebuild the road beneath our feet—lifting valleys, lowering mountains, and guiding us into the path of peace.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:15:47 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1508</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>This Sunday we’ll discover how God doesn’t just offer us peace as a feeling, but comes into the wilderness of our lives to rebuild the road beneath our feet—lifting valleys, lowering mountains, and guiding us into the path of peace.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Promise of Peace</title>
      <itunes:episode>332</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>332</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Promise of Peace</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ed4b35a0-8b35-4aae-b2dc-e55a90fb8f89</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f59e825</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>This Sunday we begin Advent with the promise of peace—spoken not into calm, but into chaos. When life feels heavy and out of control, whose shoulders are carrying the weight of your world?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This Sunday we begin Advent with the promise of peace—spoken not into calm, but into chaos. When life feels heavy and out of control, whose shoulders are carrying the weight of your world?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:19:54 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9f59e825/22408714.mp3" length="61377021" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1918</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>This Sunday we begin Advent with the promise of peace—spoken not into calm, but into chaos. When life feels heavy and out of control, whose shoulders are carrying the weight of your world?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>When "Good" Doesn't Feel Good</title>
      <itunes:episode>331</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>331</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>When "Good" Doesn't Feel Good</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">4c2a7e5c-b81b-470c-9c1d-84f38031e0a3</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/73266fc6</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We have all asked this question, "what good could possible come from this?" This week pastor Isaiah talks about what to do when God's good doesn't feel "good". The scripture offers us powerful reminders of the fullness of God's love for us.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We have all asked this question, "what good could possible come from this?" This week pastor Isaiah talks about what to do when God's good doesn't feel "good". The scripture offers us powerful reminders of the fullness of God's love for us.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:40:27 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/73266fc6/716043e0.mp3" length="53379007" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1668</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We have all asked this question, "what good could possible come from this?" This week pastor Isaiah talks about what to do when God's good doesn't feel "good". The scripture offers us powerful reminders of the fullness of God's love for us.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Root of All Evil?</title>
      <itunes:episode>330</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>330</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Root of All Evil?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">c51dbec3-ca3c-4461-ae68-d66867e89355</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/45677fce</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Bible talks a lot about money—not to restrict you but to free you. Because the real danger isn’t having money… it’s letting money have you.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Bible talks a lot about money—not to restrict you but to free you. Because the real danger isn’t having money… it’s letting money have you.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:39:02 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/45677fce/6de1c34d.mp3" length="65611700" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2050</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Bible talks a lot about money—not to restrict you but to free you. Because the real danger isn’t having money… it’s letting money have you.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>What Phil 4:13 Really Means</title>
      <itunes:episode>329</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>329</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What Phil 4:13 Really Means</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">377931bc-5554-44a2-83d5-d230449b0de0</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1ef7f60</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Everyone quotes it. Almost no one lives it. What if Philippians 4:13 means something far harder, and far better, than we think?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Everyone quotes it. Almost no one lives it. What if Philippians 4:13 means something far harder, and far better, than we think?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e1ef7f60/24fd2d12.mp3" length="47761082" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1492</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Everyone quotes it. Almost no one lives it. What if Philippians 4:13 means something far harder, and far better, than we think?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>What is the Bible?</title>
      <itunes:episode>328</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>328</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What is the Bible?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">df732ae1-ac1c-4ef6-9238-1162a292623b</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/406a7fd3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve heard, “the Bible says”… but what if it says something even better? Scripture is more revelatory, revolutionary, and relevant than we ever imagined — and it’s time to see it with fresh eyes.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve heard, “the Bible says”… but what if it says something even better? Scripture is more revelatory, revolutionary, and relevant than we ever imagined — and it’s time to see it with fresh eyes.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:34:58 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/406a7fd3/09329cc0.mp3" length="42467252" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1327</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve heard, “the Bible says”… but what if it says something even better? Scripture is more revelatory, revolutionary, and relevant than we ever imagined — and it’s time to see it with fresh eyes.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A Calling to Continue</title>
      <itunes:episode>327</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>327</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Calling to Continue</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">7d804fa9-4a85-485a-94bb-50b75c4c4002</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1463d98</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Every one of us is here because someone else said yes to God’s call—but now it’s our turn. Will the story stop with us, or will we keep living for one more person to find the hope of Jesus?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Every one of us is here because someone else said yes to God’s call—but now it’s our turn. Will the story stop with us, or will we keep living for one more person to find the hope of Jesus?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:31:48 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b1463d98/955e4cbc.mp3" length="52849847" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1651</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Every one of us is here because someone else said yes to God’s call—but now it’s our turn. Will the story stop with us, or will we keep living for one more person to find the hope of Jesus?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Faith That Moves</title>
      <itunes:episode>326</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>326</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Faith That Moves</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">cb2e2b69-99b9-4bbf-a941-ef5e2d5eea52</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f402b8d1</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When faith refuses to give up, roofs break open and lives are changed. In Mark 2, four friends show us what happens when their love for their friend won’t give up, and how one act of faith can start a movement.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When faith refuses to give up, roofs break open and lives are changed. In Mark 2, four friends show us what happens when their love for their friend won’t give up, and how one act of faith can start a movement.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:30:54 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f402b8d1/9d60d797.mp3" length="51094194" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1596</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When faith refuses to give up, roofs break open and lives are changed. In Mark 2, four friends show us what happens when their love for their friend won’t give up, and how one act of faith can start a movement.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>One Invitation Away</title>
      <itunes:episode>325</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>325</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>One Invitation Away</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">1d9090d4-7f9e-4fdd-81fd-367c261613c6</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c70ab3b5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We don’t invite because it feels risky—what if it’s awkward, or they say no, or it changes the relationship? But the answer isn’t having all the right words—it’s caring enough to reach out. This week we’re asking one simple question: Who’s your one more? Because you never know who might be one invitation away from saying yes to something that changes everything.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We don’t invite because it feels risky—what if it’s awkward, or they say no, or it changes the relationship? But the answer isn’t having all the right words—it’s caring enough to reach out. This week we’re asking one simple question: Who’s your one more? Because you never know who might be one invitation away from saying yes to something that changes everything.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:27:01 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/c70ab3b5/f0d83948.mp3" length="58053045" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1814</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We don’t invite because it feels risky—what if it’s awkward, or they say no, or it changes the relationship? But the answer isn’t having all the right words—it’s caring enough to reach out. This week we’re asking one simple question: Who’s your one more? Because you never know who might be one invitation away from saying yes to something that changes everything.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Heart of the Father</title>
      <itunes:episode>324</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>324</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Heart of the Father</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e827f8a2-7d0e-4e38-b7a1-d853c7050350</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7290d61</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus reveals that lostness isn’t just about running away—it’s also about hearts that have stayed close but grown cold. Join us as we discover the love that reaches for both, and the joy that comes when one more comes home. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus reveals that lostness isn’t just about running away—it’s also about hearts that have stayed close but grown cold. Join us as we discover the love that reaches for both, and the joy that comes when one more comes home. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:39:13 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e7290d61/97871bcd.mp3" length="52237753" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1632</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus reveals that lostness isn’t just about running away—it’s also about hearts that have stayed close but grown cold. Join us as we discover the love that reaches for both, and the joy that comes when one more comes home. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Heart of God's Kingdom</title>
      <itunes:episode>323</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>323</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Heart of God's Kingdom</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">cace2cff-d73c-4a09-8c6c-dde315aaf7b9</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c702ddc3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>At the very center of God’s kingdom is His relentless pursuit of one more. In Luke 15, Jesus shows us a choice: will we be a community of grumbling, or a community of grace? Join us as we discover the heart of God's kingdom—a heart that rejoices every time one more is found.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>At the very center of God’s kingdom is His relentless pursuit of one more. In Luke 15, Jesus shows us a choice: will we be a community of grumbling, or a community of grace? Join us as we discover the heart of God's kingdom—a heart that rejoices every time one more is found.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:39:03 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/c702ddc3/a264ac64.mp3" length="49368508" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1542</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>At the very center of God’s kingdom is His relentless pursuit of one more. In Luke 15, Jesus shows us a choice: will we be a community of grumbling, or a community of grace? Join us as we discover the heart of God's kingdom—a heart that rejoices every time one more is found.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Who Am I?</title>
      <itunes:episode>322</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>322</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Who Am I?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">be29eca7-0a61-4c16-91cd-d2edea12d99f</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b478b0f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>“Who am I? It’s one of the oldest questions—but maybe also the most urgent one today. We try to answer it with success, beauty, popularity, politics, even by ‘living our truth.’ But what if the very way we’ve been taught to build an identity is the reason so many of us feel restless, isolated, and exhausted?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>“Who am I? It’s one of the oldest questions—but maybe also the most urgent one today. We try to answer it with success, beauty, popularity, politics, even by ‘living our truth.’ But what if the very way we’ve been taught to build an identity is the reason so many of us feel restless, isolated, and exhausted?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:54:31 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4b478b0f/d1f28564.mp3" length="57772715" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1805</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>“Who am I? It’s one of the oldest questions—but maybe also the most urgent one today. We try to answer it with success, beauty, popularity, politics, even by ‘living our truth.’ But what if the very way we’ve been taught to build an identity is the reason so many of us feel restless, isolated, and exhausted?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Finding Peace of Mind</title>
      <itunes:episode>321</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>321</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Finding Peace of Mind</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>“What if peace of mind isn’t about controling the chaos around you, but renewing the mind within you—so that your thoughts rest on God’s truth and your life follows His way?”</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>“What if peace of mind isn’t about controling the chaos around you, but renewing the mind within you—so that your thoughts rest on God’s truth and your life follows His way?”</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:57:55 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1744</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>“What if peace of mind isn’t about controling the chaos around you, but renewing the mind within you—so that your thoughts rest on God’s truth and your life follows His way?”</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Demolishing Strongholds</title>
      <itunes:episode>320</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>320</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Demolishing Strongholds</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">b00aff9b-7484-4c4e-a25d-f719493c7232</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5010756d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Some lies don’t just pass through our minds — they take root, build walls, and hold us captive. But in Christ, even the strongest strongholds can come crashing down.”</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Some lies don’t just pass through our minds — they take root, build walls, and hold us captive. But in Christ, even the strongest strongholds can come crashing down.”</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:08:44 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5010756d/9b30d2af.mp3" length="58824171" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1838</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Some lies don’t just pass through our minds — they take root, build walls, and hold us captive. But in Christ, even the strongest strongholds can come crashing down.”</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>When a Lie Feels True</title>
      <itunes:episode>319</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>319</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>When a Lie Feels True</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">76e4d7fa-eb74-477b-8232-998c7db3a246</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/509f6f34</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We’ve all been misled. We’ve all believed things that felt true at the time, but turned out to be false.<br>And those lies? They don’t just misinform us. They deform us. What if the very thoughts you’ve been building your life on aren’t true?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We’ve all been misled. We’ve all believed things that felt true at the time, but turned out to be false.<br>And those lies? They don’t just misinform us. They deform us. What if the very thoughts you’ve been building your life on aren’t true?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:41:45 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/509f6f34/482b67a7.mp3" length="62479031" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1952</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We’ve all been misled. We’ve all believed things that felt true at the time, but turned out to be false.<br>And those lies? They don’t just misinform us. They deform us. What if the very thoughts you’ve been building your life on aren’t true?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Battle for Your Attention</title>
      <itunes:episode>318</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>318</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Battle for Your Attention</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">dd12628b-465b-488b-a09a-e1b96ceccac4</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5006ce40</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Your thoughts are steering your life more than you realize. The direction of your relationships, your future, your peace—it all starts in your mind. The question is: are you paying attention to what you’re paying attention to?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Your thoughts are steering your life more than you realize. The direction of your relationships, your future, your peace—it all starts in your mind. The question is: are you paying attention to what you’re paying attention to?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:43:42 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5006ce40/f40d6ba4.mp3" length="59413987" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1856</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Your thoughts are steering your life more than you realize. The direction of your relationships, your future, your peace—it all starts in your mind. The question is: are you paying attention to what you’re paying attention to?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Next Right Step</title>
      <itunes:episode>317</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>317</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Next Right Step</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">c85d6f75-9c84-451f-b75b-4e72746aaf2e</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/af629a53</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Life rarely gives us clear blueprints. Like Ruth, we face seasons of uncertainty, change, and decision fatigue. This week, Pastor Allie teaches us how small, faithful steps — not perfect plans or guaranteed outcomes — are the way God leads us forward.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Life rarely gives us clear blueprints. Like Ruth, we face seasons of uncertainty, change, and decision fatigue. This week, Pastor Allie teaches us how small, faithful steps — not perfect plans or guaranteed outcomes — are the way God leads us forward.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:30:18 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/af629a53/59013b60.mp3" length="59053749" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1845</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Life rarely gives us clear blueprints. Like Ruth, we face seasons of uncertainty, change, and decision fatigue. This week, Pastor Allie teaches us how small, faithful steps — not perfect plans or guaranteed outcomes — are the way God leads us forward.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Fresh Starts in the Middle of the Mess </title>
      <itunes:episode>316</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>316</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Fresh Starts in the Middle of the Mess </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">32bc4346-e61a-4410-9d0a-28f114865405</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/15a7f907</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all long for fresh starts, but what if they don’t come after everything is “fixed”? In the story of Rahab—a woman living on the edge of a collapsing city—we discover how God meets us right where we are. Join Pastor Allie as she explore how fresh starts begin with courage in the chaos, clarity to see God’s movement, and the risky trust to hang your own red cord of faith.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all long for fresh starts, but what if they don’t come after everything is “fixed”? In the story of Rahab—a woman living on the edge of a collapsing city—we discover how God meets us right where we are. Join Pastor Allie as she explore how fresh starts begin with courage in the chaos, clarity to see God’s movement, and the risky trust to hang your own red cord of faith.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:35:50 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/15a7f907/e6fe38b3.mp3" length="58064631" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1814</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all long for fresh starts, but what if they don’t come after everything is “fixed”? In the story of Rahab—a woman living on the edge of a collapsing city—we discover how God meets us right where we are. Join Pastor Allie as she explore how fresh starts begin with courage in the chaos, clarity to see God’s movement, and the risky trust to hang your own red cord of faith.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Heart of Influence</title>
      <itunes:episode>315</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>315</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Heart of Influence</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/28de4ea1</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the final week of our Influencer series, Pastor Michele unpacks how true influence begins with presence. Jesus stepped out of heaven and into our lives—offering grace, truth, and welcome. What if hospitality isn’t just about opening your home, but opening your life?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the final week of our Influencer series, Pastor Michele unpacks how true influence begins with presence. Jesus stepped out of heaven and into our lives—offering grace, truth, and welcome. What if hospitality isn’t just about opening your home, but opening your life?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:28:49 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/28de4ea1/7d912df8.mp3" length="54036408" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1688</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the final week of our Influencer series, Pastor Michele unpacks how true influence begins with presence. Jesus stepped out of heaven and into our lives—offering grace, truth, and welcome. What if hospitality isn’t just about opening your home, but opening your life?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A Powerful Tool to Influence People Around You</title>
      <itunes:episode>314</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>314</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Powerful Tool to Influence People Around You</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ea63fe10-a521-48a7-a3a7-46244e0cf3c2</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a03b0fbf</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>If our words have such power, why do we use them so carelessly? This week we will dive into James to see the true impact of our words and receive a tool to influence others around us towards Jesus.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>If our words have such power, why do we use them so carelessly? This week we will dive into James to see the true impact of our words and receive a tool to influence others around us towards Jesus.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:24:31 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a03b0fbf/da2dd3c7.mp3" length="48843216" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1526</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>If our words have such power, why do we use them so carelessly? This week we will dive into James to see the true impact of our words and receive a tool to influence others around us towards Jesus.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>This Is Holy Work</title>
      <itunes:episode>313</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>313</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>This Is Holy Work</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5b6a6889-26b3-4bf0-ac5b-0e90f062de01</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f4ac0f3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our influence often shows up in the ordinary moments—when we’re not even aware we’re making an impact. That’s why integrity matters: our “holy orders” aren’t just lived out on stages or in sanctuaries, but in kitchens, classrooms, text messages, and quiet conversations. Pastor Michele reminds us that we are most often reflecting Christ when we don’t realize we are.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our influence often shows up in the ordinary moments—when we’re not even aware we’re making an impact. That’s why integrity matters: our “holy orders” aren’t just lived out on stages or in sanctuaries, but in kitchens, classrooms, text messages, and quiet conversations. Pastor Michele reminds us that we are most often reflecting Christ when we don’t realize we are.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:39:16 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/0f4ac0f3/fab18272.mp3" length="62863795" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1964</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our influence often shows up in the ordinary moments—when we’re not even aware we’re making an impact. That’s why integrity matters: our “holy orders” aren’t just lived out on stages or in sanctuaries, but in kitchens, classrooms, text messages, and quiet conversations. Pastor Michele reminds us that we are most often reflecting Christ when we don’t realize we are.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Where Is God in All This?</title>
      <itunes:episode>312</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>312</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Where Is God in All This?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">6ac36dde-c1bd-4194-ac35-04d818a78986</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/349e7e55</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When suffering shakes our world and the answers feel far away, we need a hope to cling to. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen addresses the hardest questions and helps us discover a God who doesn’t stay distant, but steps in to redeem what’s been broken.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When suffering shakes our world and the answers feel far away, we need a hope to cling to. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen addresses the hardest questions and helps us discover a God who doesn’t stay distant, but steps in to redeem what’s been broken.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:59:52 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/349e7e55/92c57143.mp3" length="65330619" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2041</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When suffering shakes our world and the answers feel far away, we need a hope to cling to. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen addresses the hardest questions and helps us discover a God who doesn’t stay distant, but steps in to redeem what’s been broken.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>What is the Gospel?</title>
      <itunes:episode>311</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>311</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What is the Gospel?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">86b620dd-827e-4201-a504-1b446960fe30</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/326bf313</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What message are we actually meant to share as followers of Jesus? This week, Pastor Allie explore what the Gospel really is—and what it’s not. From televangelist altar calls to “just be a good person” Christianity, we’ve heard a lot of versions. Some emphasize heaven, others justice, blessing, or behavior. But Jesus had something deeper in mind: a whole new kind of life. Join us as we rediscover the good news Jesus actually preached—and what it means for those we influence today.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What message are we actually meant to share as followers of Jesus? This week, Pastor Allie explore what the Gospel really is—and what it’s not. From televangelist altar calls to “just be a good person” Christianity, we’ve heard a lot of versions. Some emphasize heaven, others justice, blessing, or behavior. But Jesus had something deeper in mind: a whole new kind of life. Join us as we rediscover the good news Jesus actually preached—and what it means for those we influence today.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:27:22 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/326bf313/2ad275c8.mp3" length="58030005" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1813</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What message are we actually meant to share as followers of Jesus? This week, Pastor Allie explore what the Gospel really is—and what it’s not. From televangelist altar calls to “just be a good person” Christianity, we’ve heard a lot of versions. Some emphasize heaven, others justice, blessing, or behavior. But Jesus had something deeper in mind: a whole new kind of life. Join us as we rediscover the good news Jesus actually preached—and what it means for those we influence today.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>What's Influencing You?</title>
      <itunes:episode>310</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>310</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What's Influencing You?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">b45c48e1-af45-4d4e-83dd-af2a8f32908d</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e57e5f08</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the thing holding you back from influencing others for Jesus…isn’t your ability—but the voice you’ve been listening to? The false gospel of fear silences your voice, shrinks your calling, and keeps you from living as the salt and light Jesus calls you to be. It’s a counterfeit message—fed by so many other false gospels like performance, perfectionism, shame, and self-reliance—that twists the freedom of Christ into fear-based striving. In week 2 of our Influencer series, Pastor Michele speaks on the power of Gospel-rooted influence and the freedom found in listening to the voice of Christ.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the thing holding you back from influencing others for Jesus…isn’t your ability—but the voice you’ve been listening to? The false gospel of fear silences your voice, shrinks your calling, and keeps you from living as the salt and light Jesus calls you to be. It’s a counterfeit message—fed by so many other false gospels like performance, perfectionism, shame, and self-reliance—that twists the freedom of Christ into fear-based striving. In week 2 of our Influencer series, Pastor Michele speaks on the power of Gospel-rooted influence and the freedom found in listening to the voice of Christ.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:39:57 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e57e5f08/539263f3.mp3" length="77193250" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2412</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the thing holding you back from influencing others for Jesus…isn’t your ability—but the voice you’ve been listening to? The false gospel of fear silences your voice, shrinks your calling, and keeps you from living as the salt and light Jesus calls you to be. It’s a counterfeit message—fed by so many other false gospels like performance, perfectionism, shame, and self-reliance—that twists the freedom of Christ into fear-based striving. In week 2 of our Influencer series, Pastor Michele speaks on the power of Gospel-rooted influence and the freedom found in listening to the voice of Christ.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Influence Without a Mic</title>
      <itunes:episode>309</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>309</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Influence Without a Mic</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f5905f33-7ff0-4516-97a8-d878db9b002a</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1351f2b9</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We often think influence is for people with platforms, microphones, expertise, or a verified badge. But Jesus had something else in mind. In this sermon on Matthew 5:13-16, Pastor Allie talks about what it means to be salt and light in a world that feels overwhelming—and how your everyday presence might be the very thing God uses to make a difference.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We often think influence is for people with platforms, microphones, expertise, or a verified badge. But Jesus had something else in mind. In this sermon on Matthew 5:13-16, Pastor Allie talks about what it means to be salt and light in a world that feels overwhelming—and how your everyday presence might be the very thing God uses to make a difference.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:29:50 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1639</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We often think influence is for people with platforms, microphones, expertise, or a verified badge. But Jesus had something else in mind. In this sermon on Matthew 5:13-16, Pastor Allie talks about what it means to be salt and light in a world that feels overwhelming—and how your everyday presence might be the very thing God uses to make a difference.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>But Why?</title>
      <itunes:episode>308</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>308</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>But Why?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">da577332-3c1e-4451-a3db-80d2bf58e982</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a4fb78d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Like curious kids asking “But why?”, we all wonder what’s really behind God’s commands. Are they just rules to restrict us, or is there something more going on? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen invites us to wrestle with the heart behind God's guardrails, and what they reveal about the life we're meant to live.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Like curious kids asking “But why?”, we all wonder what’s really behind God’s commands. Are they just rules to restrict us, or is there something more going on? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen invites us to wrestle with the heart behind God's guardrails, and what they reveal about the life we're meant to live.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:56:11 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/6a4fb78d/9a73b66e.mp3" length="49649578" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1551</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Like curious kids asking “But why?”, we all wonder what’s really behind God’s commands. Are they just rules to restrict us, or is there something more going on? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen invites us to wrestle with the heart behind God's guardrails, and what they reveal about the life we're meant to live.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Digital Guardrails</title>
      <itunes:episode>307</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>307</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Digital Guardrails</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">da1017e4-a2c2-4daa-ac87-02b8cc4c3946</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f72bab5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all know the danger of distracted driving. But what if distraction is quietly wrecking more than our commutes? In a world where our attention is constantly under siege and where screens demand more of us than we realize, it’s time to ask: What is all of this doing to our souls? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explore the hidden cost of technology and what it might take to get our lives back.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all know the danger of distracted driving. But what if distraction is quietly wrecking more than our commutes? In a world where our attention is constantly under siege and where screens demand more of us than we realize, it’s time to ask: What is all of this doing to our souls? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explore the hidden cost of technology and what it might take to get our lives back.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:01:08 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5f72bab5/e7f4403b.mp3" length="54482660" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1702</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all know the danger of distracted driving. But what if distraction is quietly wrecking more than our commutes? In a world where our attention is constantly under siege and where screens demand more of us than we realize, it’s time to ask: What is all of this doing to our souls? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explore the hidden cost of technology and what it might take to get our lives back.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Financial In Dependence</title>
      <itunes:episode>306</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>306</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Financial In Dependence</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">44f770a8-f5c1-4de8-bb37-568ed8128d14</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2aab5bb</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We chase financial independence thinking it will make us free, but it only leaves us more dependent on our money and the false promises it makes. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows how Jesus offers a better kind of freedom, one built on trust, not control.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We chase financial independence thinking it will make us free, but it only leaves us more dependent on our money and the false promises it makes. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows how Jesus offers a better kind of freedom, one built on trust, not control.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 10:53:25 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f2aab5bb/f828fbc5.mp3" length="56987121" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We chase financial independence thinking it will make us free, but it only leaves us more dependent on our money and the false promises it makes. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows how Jesus offers a better kind of freedom, one built on trust, not control.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Loving without Losing Yourself</title>
      <itunes:episode>305</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>305</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Loving without Losing Yourself</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">d7357a9f-55aa-47b9-9a01-647cfe44d5bd</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3100b6a8</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Relationships are beautiful- and complicated. Without clear boundaries, we risk exhaustion, resentment or isolation. In this message, Pastor Allie explores what Scripture says about relational guardrails that help us love others well without losing ourselves. Because godly relationships don't mean carrying everything- just what is ours to carry. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Relationships are beautiful- and complicated. Without clear boundaries, we risk exhaustion, resentment or isolation. In this message, Pastor Allie explores what Scripture says about relational guardrails that help us love others well without losing ourselves. Because godly relationships don't mean carrying everything- just what is ours to carry. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 10:44:23 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3100b6a8/07236adf.mp3" length="57991616" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1812</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Relationships are beautiful- and complicated. Without clear boundaries, we risk exhaustion, resentment or isolation. In this message, Pastor Allie explores what Scripture says about relational guardrails that help us love others well without losing ourselves. Because godly relationships don't mean carrying everything- just what is ours to carry. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Guarding Our Time</title>
      <itunes:episode>304</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>304</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Guarding Our Time</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">8eb981db-3b92-447f-a4fc-6de215de9017</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fad93c7</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>No one plans to burn out — but without time guardrails, that’s exactly where we’re headed. In the sermon, Pastor Stephen explores the oldest and most ignored guardrail in scripture and how reclaiming God’s rhythm for our time might just save our lives.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>No one plans to burn out — but without time guardrails, that’s exactly where we’re headed. In the sermon, Pastor Stephen explores the oldest and most ignored guardrail in scripture and how reclaiming God’s rhythm for our time might just save our lives.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 10:46:45 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/6fad93c7/f95952a2.mp3" length="64604851" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2018</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>No one plans to burn out — but without time guardrails, that’s exactly where we’re headed. In the sermon, Pastor Stephen explores the oldest and most ignored guardrail in scripture and how reclaiming God’s rhythm for our time might just save our lives.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Crash Prevention</title>
      <itunes:episode>303</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>303</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Crash Prevention</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">c55f4b51-161f-4881-9099-96a5bd833b49</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1827b56d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>No one plans to crash—but in this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows why so many do, and how guardrails can keep your life from going off the edge.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>No one plans to crash—but in this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows why so many do, and how guardrails can keep your life from going off the edge.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 11:19:37 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/1827b56d/433f4804.mp3" length="50321590" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1572</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>No one plans to crash—but in this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows why so many do, and how guardrails can keep your life from going off the edge.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>What is the Church?</title>
      <itunes:episode>302</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>302</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What is the Church?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e7368c2b-2487-45b6-8b2a-9711cf7dcab0</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4df84498</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world where we subscribe and unsubscribe at will, we are being formed into people who struggle to commit to anything beyond ourselves. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reminds us that the church was never meant to be just another option — it was meant to be a people committed to something greater than themselves, something powerful enough to change the world.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world where we subscribe and unsubscribe at will, we are being formed into people who struggle to commit to anything beyond ourselves. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reminds us that the church was never meant to be just another option — it was meant to be a people committed to something greater than themselves, something powerful enough to change the world.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:50:28 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4df84498/59959e84.mp3" length="56475573" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1764</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world where we subscribe and unsubscribe at will, we are being formed into people who struggle to commit to anything beyond ourselves. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reminds us that the church was never meant to be just another option — it was meant to be a people committed to something greater than themselves, something powerful enough to change the world.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>I Am the Resurrection and the Life</title>
      <itunes:episode>301</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>301</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>I Am the Resurrection and the Life</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">60c385cd-02fa-466f-aed2-d88d1880bdca</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e19d37a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are experts at hoping, and yet masters at hoping in the wrong things. In this Easter message, Pastor Stephen explores the only hope that can withstand both the disappointments of life and the despair of death.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are experts at hoping, and yet masters at hoping in the wrong things. In this Easter message, Pastor Stephen explores the only hope that can withstand both the disappointments of life and the despair of death.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:36:33 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3e19d37a/17ab251e.mp3" length="47579124" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1486</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are experts at hoping, and yet masters at hoping in the wrong things. In this Easter message, Pastor Stephen explores the only hope that can withstand both the disappointments of life and the despair of death.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>I Am The Way, The Truth, and The Life</title>
      <itunes:episode>300</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>300</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>I Am The Way, The Truth, and The Life</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">9d17a538-3296-4feb-843b-9f268df67024</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/84d733cd</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores why the freedom to “live your truth” might be the very thing leaving you both disoriented and exhausted—and how Jesus offers a way that’s both truer and better.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores why the freedom to “live your truth” might be the very thing leaving you both disoriented and exhausted—and how Jesus offers a way that’s both truer and better.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:32:46 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/84d733cd/7d83de87.mp3" length="49389277" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1543</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores why the freedom to “live your truth” might be the very thing leaving you both disoriented and exhausted—and how Jesus offers a way that’s both truer and better.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>I Am the True Vine</title>
      <itunes:episode>299</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>299</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>I Am the True Vine</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f15f9003-31eb-470d-8171-b178b037e52d</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/62b94a07</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Why do so many of us feel burned out, spiritually dry, and stuck—even when we’re doing all the right things? What if the problem isn’t your effort... but something deeper, hidden in the way you’re trying to grow?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Why do so many of us feel burned out, spiritually dry, and stuck—even when we’re doing all the right things? What if the problem isn’t your effort... but something deeper, hidden in the way you’re trying to grow?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:49:58 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/62b94a07/acf48a9a.mp3" length="48675808" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1521</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Why do so many of us feel burned out, spiritually dry, and stuck—even when we’re doing all the right things? What if the problem isn’t your effort... but something deeper, hidden in the way you’re trying to grow?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Tuning In</title>
      <itunes:episode>298</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>298</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Tuning In</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">99aefc55-6aaf-4943-9fd1-f7bae413826c</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fe3a8c2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We crave clarity from God—guidance, answers, direction. But what if the problem isn’t that God isn’t speaking… what if we just don’t know how to listen? In John 10, Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd, and says his sheep know his voice. In this sermon, Pastor Allie explores how we become the kind of people who recognize that voice in the middle of a noisy world.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We crave clarity from God—guidance, answers, direction. But what if the problem isn’t that God isn’t speaking… what if we just don’t know how to listen? In John 10, Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd, and says his sheep know his voice. In this sermon, Pastor Allie explores how we become the kind of people who recognize that voice in the middle of a noisy world.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:57:03 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/0fe3a8c2/18aca2e0.mp3" length="69361834" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2167</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We crave clarity from God—guidance, answers, direction. But what if the problem isn’t that God isn’t speaking… what if we just don’t know how to listen? In John 10, Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd, and says his sheep know his voice. In this sermon, Pastor Allie explores how we become the kind of people who recognize that voice in the middle of a noisy world.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>I Am The Gate</title>
      <itunes:episode>297</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>297</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>I Am The Gate</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">9ce3a439-f4a4-4a31-ba9d-e7be693ff720</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b905527</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever chased something that promised happiness but left you feeling even more lost? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals how the paths we confidently trust might be misleading us—and points us toward a better way.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever chased something that promised happiness but left you feeling even more lost? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals how the paths we confidently trust might be misleading us—and points us toward a better way.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:04:14 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5b905527/754df7ce.mp3" length="58662063" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1833</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever chased something that promised happiness but left you feeling even more lost? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals how the paths we confidently trust might be misleading us—and points us toward a better way.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Are you stuck in darkness?</title>
      <itunes:episode>296</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>296</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Are you stuck in darkness?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">c5e6c07e-7d1a-4feb-8d73-15dd0917ed60</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef12c550</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are all aware of the darkness that surrounds us. Many of us might even feel stuck in darkness. What if you may be stuck in darkness because you have an inadequate light? This week pastor Isaiah delves into week three of I Am to talk about Jesus' second statement "I am the light of the world." Tune in to see what might be keeping you stuck in darkness.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are all aware of the darkness that surrounds us. Many of us might even feel stuck in darkness. What if you may be stuck in darkness because you have an inadequate light? This week pastor Isaiah delves into week three of I Am to talk about Jesus' second statement "I am the light of the world." Tune in to see what might be keeping you stuck in darkness.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:49:44 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1891</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are all aware of the darkness that surrounds us. Many of us might even feel stuck in darkness. What if you may be stuck in darkness because you have an inadequate light? This week pastor Isaiah delves into week three of I Am to talk about Jesus' second statement "I am the light of the world." Tune in to see what might be keeping you stuck in darkness.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>I Am The Bread of Life</title>
      <itunes:episode>295</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>295</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>I Am The Bread of Life</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a74d7e24</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We live in a world that keeps us chasing more—more success, more approval, more fulfillment—yet never truly satisfies. In this sermon we wrestle with Jesus’ bold claim: 'I am the Bread of Life,' and uncover what we’re really hungry for… and why only He can satisfy.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We live in a world that keeps us chasing more—more success, more approval, more fulfillment—yet never truly satisfies. In this sermon we wrestle with Jesus’ bold claim: 'I am the Bread of Life,' and uncover what we’re really hungry for… and why only He can satisfy.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:45:30 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1389</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We live in a world that keeps us chasing more—more success, more approval, more fulfillment—yet never truly satisfies. In this sermon we wrestle with Jesus’ bold claim: 'I am the Bread of Life,' and uncover what we’re really hungry for… and why only He can satisfy.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Who is Jesus?</title>
      <itunes:episode>294</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>294</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Who is Jesus?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">171bf0de-e34a-41ad-bd3c-cdc3c8793ab1</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2ebf71d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The most important question you’ll ever answer is, ‘Who is Jesus?’—because it shapes everything about your life. But what if you’ve been getting Him wrong?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The most important question you’ll ever answer is, ‘Who is Jesus?’—because it shapes everything about your life. But what if you’ve been getting Him wrong?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:53:35 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d2ebf71d/da089335.mp3" length="41072559" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1283</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The most important question you’ll ever answer is, ‘Who is Jesus?’—because it shapes everything about your life. But what if you’ve been getting Him wrong?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Facing Your Shadow </title>
      <itunes:episode>293</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>293</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Facing Your Shadow </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">464eedb6-60c2-4240-affc-5c6de2a3f63d</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/83e86ab2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all wear masks to protect ourselves, but what we suppress doesn’t disappear—it pops out into our relationships. Pastor Allie shows us how Jesus isn’t afraid of our shadow, and when we stop performing and let ourselves be fully seen, we create space for real love actually. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all wear masks to protect ourselves, but what we suppress doesn’t disappear—it pops out into our relationships. Pastor Allie shows us how Jesus isn’t afraid of our shadow, and when we stop performing and let ourselves be fully seen, we create space for real love actually. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:51 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/83e86ab2/dec10d04.mp3" length="59689535" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1865</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all wear masks to protect ourselves, but what we suppress doesn’t disappear—it pops out into our relationships. Pastor Allie shows us how Jesus isn’t afraid of our shadow, and when we stop performing and let ourselves be fully seen, we create space for real love actually. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Danger of Unspoken Gratitude</title>
      <itunes:episode>292</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>292</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Danger of Unspoken Gratitude</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">176c6cbd-d519-4815-b9ec-beacf33954d0</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/97e0966b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the greatest threat to your relationships isn’t what’s said—but what’s left unsaid? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals how unspoken gratitude breeds disconnection—and why our silence is a slippery slope towards ingratitude, entitlement, and criticism. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the greatest threat to your relationships isn’t what’s said—but what’s left unsaid? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals how unspoken gratitude breeds disconnection—and why our silence is a slippery slope towards ingratitude, entitlement, and criticism. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:45:17 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/97e0966b/67a62e28.mp3" length="63478244" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1983</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the greatest threat to your relationships isn’t what’s said—but what’s left unsaid? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals how unspoken gratitude breeds disconnection—and why our silence is a slippery slope towards ingratitude, entitlement, and criticism. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak</title>
      <itunes:episode>291</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>291</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">6a86da4d-08f1-4bf2-9510-4697b026a83a</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb04a6fa</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ever walked away from a conversation wishing you had stayed quiet? Or felt unheard because someone was too busy preparing their next argument? We talk too much, listen too little, and get frustrated too quickly. But what if the key to better relationships isn’t about saying more—but about hearing more?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ever walked away from a conversation wishing you had stayed quiet? Or felt unheard because someone was too busy preparing their next argument? We talk too much, listen too little, and get frustrated too quickly. But what if the key to better relationships isn’t about saying more—but about hearing more?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:37:24 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/cb04a6fa/5cc484d4.mp3" length="54760651" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1711</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ever walked away from a conversation wishing you had stayed quiet? Or felt unheard because someone was too busy preparing their next argument? We talk too much, listen too little, and get frustrated too quickly. But what if the key to better relationships isn’t about saying more—but about hearing more?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>What We Get Wrong About Relationships</title>
      <itunes:episode>290</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>290</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What We Get Wrong About Relationships</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">d6896208-5947-4c6f-bd6a-5412518d15a6</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fcbe6c0</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if everything our culture tells us about love is actually what's keeping us from the deep, lasting relationships we were created for? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen helps us understand God's vision for love and how to live it out in our relationships.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if everything our culture tells us about love is actually what's keeping us from the deep, lasting relationships we were created for? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen helps us understand God's vision for love and how to live it out in our relationships.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 11:58:53 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9fcbe6c0/a0f420bc.mp3" length="52523443" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1641</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if everything our culture tells us about love is actually what's keeping us from the deep, lasting relationships we were created for? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen helps us understand God's vision for love and how to live it out in our relationships.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The S Word</title>
      <itunes:episode>289</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>289</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The S Word</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">39e40f9f-2044-4aa8-b550-32760c326481</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f869e82</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all do it. We know others do it. And yet, we get very scared whenever the topic comes up. That's right, Pastor Allie is talking about <em>that</em> 's' word-- sin-- and how we can bring our sins into the light through the practice of confession. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all do it. We know others do it. And yet, we get very scared whenever the topic comes up. That's right, Pastor Allie is talking about <em>that</em> 's' word-- sin-- and how we can bring our sins into the light through the practice of confession. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:28:52 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/6f869e82/74a49f36.mp3" length="59206552" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1850</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all do it. We know others do it. And yet, we get very scared whenever the topic comes up. That's right, Pastor Allie is talking about <em>that</em> 's' word-- sin-- and how we can bring our sins into the light through the practice of confession. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Getting Uncomfortable</title>
      <itunes:episode>288</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>288</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Getting Uncomfortable</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">3d372e84-62db-4a00-9ccd-61f03f8c2097</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6ff2c60</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Letting go of what we want to make room for Who we need.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Letting go of what we want to make room for Who we need.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:17:51 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f6ff2c60/ba092894.mp3" length="60426915" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1888</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Letting go of what we want to make room for Who we need.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Mo' Money, No Problems?</title>
      <itunes:episode>287</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>287</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Mo' Money, No Problems?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">6e9c1da1-0728-4f7a-8c5d-850204c568be</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/77951a92</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if our pursuit of the good life is leading us further from it? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen challenges the belief that more money means more happiness and explores Paul’s timeless wisdom in 1 Timothy 6:17-19.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if our pursuit of the good life is leading us further from it? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen challenges the belief that more money means more happiness and explores Paul’s timeless wisdom in 1 Timothy 6:17-19.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:50:46 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/77951a92/7c63dddc.mp3" length="62260951" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1945</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if our pursuit of the good life is leading us further from it? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen challenges the belief that more money means more happiness and explores Paul’s timeless wisdom in 1 Timothy 6:17-19.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Foundation of Your Life</title>
      <itunes:episode>286</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>286</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Foundation of Your Life</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">a6d6b686-4cb9-456e-a175-ca15753c79e5</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e8fbe88</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our habits are the foundation of our lives. They form or de-form us into the persons we hope to become. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen talks about the only way to build an unshakable foundation for life.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our habits are the foundation of our lives. They form or de-form us into the persons we hope to become. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen talks about the only way to build an unshakable foundation for life.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 11:39:47 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5e8fbe88/5d1fdf91.mp3" length="50203305" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1568</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our habits are the foundation of our lives. They form or de-form us into the persons we hope to become. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen talks about the only way to build an unshakable foundation for life.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Watch This Before The New Year...</title>
      <itunes:episode>285</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>285</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Watch This Before The New Year...</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">2ad34129-f9b4-45d3-961a-bc86642b1531</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/db0e97f3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the midst of a crazy Christmas season and anticipatory New Year, pastor Isaiah offers us a tool to start our year off right. We will follow the Israelites as they leave the past and enter into the promise land. We will see what their journey teaches us about our own lives.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the midst of a crazy Christmas season and anticipatory New Year, pastor Isaiah offers us a tool to start our year off right. We will follow the Israelites as they leave the past and enter into the promise land. We will see what their journey teaches us about our own lives.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:46 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/db0e97f3/0f7c09a6.mp3" length="63871407" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1996</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the midst of a crazy Christmas season and anticipatory New Year, pastor Isaiah offers us a tool to start our year off right. We will follow the Israelites as they leave the past and enter into the promise land. We will see what their journey teaches us about our own lives.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Ultimate Story</title>
      <itunes:episode>284</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>284</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Ultimate Story</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ff661e91-7e17-448f-aa71-3800a5aaabaa</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/91f6b40d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Stephen shares what makes a good story and why the ultimate story is one where we are all included. This Christmas, don't put away the gospel. Leave it out all year long and by doing so, see how it can be let into your life. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Stephen shares what makes a good story and why the ultimate story is one where we are all included. This Christmas, don't put away the gospel. Leave it out all year long and by doing so, see how it can be let into your life. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:30:49 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/91f6b40d/989aebbe.mp3" length="41629352" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1300</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Stephen shares what makes a good story and why the ultimate story is one where we are all included. This Christmas, don't put away the gospel. Leave it out all year long and by doing so, see how it can be let into your life. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A Hope That Holds</title>
      <itunes:episode>283</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>283</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Hope That Holds</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5a5e6537-104a-4629-aa5d-61a8a38893d3</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d117c6f9</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On the last Sunday of Advent, Pastor Allie preaches about the whispers of hope in the book of Isaiah and how those whispers lead us to our greatest joy this season.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On the last Sunday of Advent, Pastor Allie preaches about the whispers of hope in the book of Isaiah and how those whispers lead us to our greatest joy this season.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 13:59:40 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d117c6f9/adcc4fd0.mp3" length="45390247" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1418</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On the last Sunday of Advent, Pastor Allie preaches about the whispers of hope in the book of Isaiah and how those whispers lead us to our greatest joy this season.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Speed of Christmas</title>
      <itunes:episode>282</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>282</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Speed of Christmas</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When was the last time Christmas didn’t feel like a blur? We sing about Christ’s coming, but we’re often too busy to wait on Him. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen invites us to slow down and experience the comfort and presence of Christ.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When was the last time Christmas didn’t feel like a blur? We sing about Christ’s coming, but we’re often too busy to wait on Him. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen invites us to slow down and experience the comfort and presence of Christ.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:56:15 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1506</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When was the last time Christmas didn’t feel like a blur? We sing about Christ’s coming, but we’re often too busy to wait on Him. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen invites us to slow down and experience the comfort and presence of Christ.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A Perspective of Peace</title>
      <itunes:episode>281</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>281</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Perspective of Peace</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8c6bfe3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Discover the path to true peace in a restless world. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores Isaiah a understanding of peace, the wholeness God offers, and how we can learn to replace anxiety with the confidence that comes from trusting in the presence Christ.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Discover the path to true peace in a restless world. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores Isaiah a understanding of peace, the wholeness God offers, and how we can learn to replace anxiety with the confidence that comes from trusting in the presence Christ.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:26:03 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1598</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Discover the path to true peace in a restless world. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores Isaiah a understanding of peace, the wholeness God offers, and how we can learn to replace anxiety with the confidence that comes from trusting in the presence Christ.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Misunderstanding Hope</title>
      <itunes:episode>280</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>280</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Misunderstanding Hope</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We have a fundamental misunderstanding of hope—we reduce it to wishful thinking tied to our immediate circumstances. This leaves us feeling disappointed and discouraged when suffering comes. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals the deeper, more enduring meaning of hope that comes from trusting in God’s promises for the ultimate future yet to come.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We have a fundamental misunderstanding of hope—we reduce it to wishful thinking tied to our immediate circumstances. This leaves us feeling disappointed and discouraged when suffering comes. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals the deeper, more enduring meaning of hope that comes from trusting in God’s promises for the ultimate future yet to come.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:17:25 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1119</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We have a fundamental misunderstanding of hope—we reduce it to wishful thinking tied to our immediate circumstances. This leaves us feeling disappointed and discouraged when suffering comes. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals the deeper, more enduring meaning of hope that comes from trusting in God’s promises for the ultimate future yet to come.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What Will You Choose?</title>
      <itunes:episode>279</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>279</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What Will You Choose?</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/52c26e9e</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the daily choices you make and the desires you unconsciously chase reveal what you’re truly worshipping—are you ready to uncover it and choose the right foundation to build your life around before your idols eat you alive?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the daily choices you make and the desires you unconsciously chase reveal what you’re truly worshipping—are you ready to uncover it and choose the right foundation to build your life around before your idols eat you alive?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:45:06 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1475</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the daily choices you make and the desires you unconsciously chase reveal what you’re truly worshipping—are you ready to uncover it and choose the right foundation to build your life around before your idols eat you alive?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>When Belief Becomes an Idol</title>
      <itunes:episode>278</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>278</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>When Belief Becomes an Idol</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a4da761</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week, Pastor Allie talks to us about the strange passage in 1 Corinthians about idol meat. She shows us how these chapters might be more applicable to our lives than we think. What does it mean to live in Christian freedom? Listen to find out.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week, Pastor Allie talks to us about the strange passage in 1 Corinthians about idol meat. She shows us how these chapters might be more applicable to our lives than we think. What does it mean to live in Christian freedom? Listen to find out.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:53:33 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1876</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week, Pastor Allie talks to us about the strange passage in 1 Corinthians about idol meat. She shows us how these chapters might be more applicable to our lives than we think. What does it mean to live in Christian freedom? Listen to find out.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What Do You Worship?</title>
      <itunes:episode>277</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>277</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What Do You Worship?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/89f29533</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all have hidden idols shaping our lives in ways we may not even realize. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows how choosing to worship the one true God can bring lasting freedom and fulfillment that nothing else can.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all have hidden idols shaping our lives in ways we may not even realize. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows how choosing to worship the one true God can bring lasting freedom and fulfillment that nothing else can.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:59:15 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2108</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all have hidden idols shaping our lives in ways we may not even realize. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows how choosing to worship the one true God can bring lasting freedom and fulfillment that nothing else can.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Idols Are Everywhere</title>
      <itunes:episode>276</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>276</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Idols Are Everywhere</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ef02c092-c29d-44bb-8d3c-c764fd33486a</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6ae80ab</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When we think of idols, we probably think about little gold statues, but idols are more than that. The Bible tells us that the human heart is an "idol- factory," taking good things and making them into idols that drive and control us. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals the unvarnished truth about these idols and our own hearts.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When we think of idols, we probably think about little gold statues, but idols are more than that. The Bible tells us that the human heart is an "idol- factory," taking good things and making them into idols that drive and control us. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals the unvarnished truth about these idols and our own hearts.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:56:07 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a6ae80ab/1ae01604.mp3" length="56038553" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1751</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When we think of idols, we probably think about little gold statues, but idols are more than that. The Bible tells us that the human heart is an "idol- factory," taking good things and making them into idols that drive and control us. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen reveals the unvarnished truth about these idols and our own hearts.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>It's All In The Family</title>
      <itunes:episode>275</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>275</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>It's All In The Family</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/75aaf49a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we wrap up the Genesis sermon series, Pastor Allie leads up through the last few chapters of Genesis. What do we do with Genesis? With all its stories of failure, of remorse, of sin? Genesis isn't a story about what happens. It's a story about what always happens. But can God rescue us from these patterns of sin and turn them into patterns of life? Listen to find out. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we wrap up the Genesis sermon series, Pastor Allie leads up through the last few chapters of Genesis. What do we do with Genesis? With all its stories of failure, of remorse, of sin? Genesis isn't a story about what happens. It's a story about what always happens. But can God rescue us from these patterns of sin and turn them into patterns of life? Listen to find out. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:34:31 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1733</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we wrap up the Genesis sermon series, Pastor Allie leads up through the last few chapters of Genesis. What do we do with Genesis? With all its stories of failure, of remorse, of sin? Genesis isn't a story about what happens. It's a story about what always happens. But can God rescue us from these patterns of sin and turn them into patterns of life? Listen to find out. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Grove Turns Seven!</title>
      <itunes:episode>274</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>274</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Grove Turns Seven!</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/55a1e897</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we celebrate The Grove's birthday, we take time to acknowledge God's goodness and faithfulness these last seven years. As we look to the future, Pastor Stephen talks about how we can develop a greater trust in God and become deeply rooted.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we celebrate The Grove's birthday, we take time to acknowledge God's goodness and faithfulness these last seven years. As we look to the future, Pastor Stephen talks about how we can develop a greater trust in God and become deeply rooted.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:44:56 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/55a1e897/e54ee16e.mp3" length="56493228" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we celebrate The Grove's birthday, we take time to acknowledge God's goodness and faithfulness these last seven years. As we look to the future, Pastor Stephen talks about how we can develop a greater trust in God and become deeply rooted.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>When It All Falls Down</title>
      <itunes:episode>273</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>273</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>When It All Falls Down</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b143b223</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When life falls apart, can you still trust God's plan? Discover how Joseph's journey from the pit to prison reveals a powerful truth about finding hope and purpose in the midst of life’s darkest moments.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When life falls apart, can you still trust God's plan? Discover how Joseph's journey from the pit to prison reveals a powerful truth about finding hope and purpose in the midst of life’s darkest moments.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:14:26 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b143b223/1a2ece1a.mp3" length="55298980" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1728</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When life falls apart, can you still trust God's plan? Discover how Joseph's journey from the pit to prison reveals a powerful truth about finding hope and purpose in the midst of life’s darkest moments.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Despair or Repair?</title>
      <itunes:episode>272</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>272</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Despair or Repair?</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/efe712e3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join us as we dive into the story of Jacob—a man whose life was marked by betrayal and brokenness—yet found that God can use even our deepest wounds to bring about transformation. What if your greatest struggle could be the very thing that unlocks God’s purpose in your life? Don’t miss this powerful message of hope and restoration.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join us as we dive into the story of Jacob—a man whose life was marked by betrayal and brokenness—yet found that God can use even our deepest wounds to bring about transformation. What if your greatest struggle could be the very thing that unlocks God’s purpose in your life? Don’t miss this powerful message of hope and restoration.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:58:20 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/efe712e3/438fc6f5.mp3" length="40491176" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1265</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join us as we dive into the story of Jacob—a man whose life was marked by betrayal and brokenness—yet found that God can use even our deepest wounds to bring about transformation. What if your greatest struggle could be the very thing that unlocks God’s purpose in your life? Don’t miss this powerful message of hope and restoration.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Pass God's Tests</title>
      <itunes:episode>271</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>271</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Pass God's Tests</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">542a6916-f1ab-4efc-8b75-4d7264f0fdba</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/63333c37</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the most difficult test God places in your life isn't meant to take something from you, but to reveal a shocking provision that will change everything? Would you be willing to trust God to the very end?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the most difficult test God places in your life isn't meant to take something from you, but to reveal a shocking provision that will change everything? Would you be willing to trust God to the very end?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:32:38 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2034</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the most difficult test God places in your life isn't meant to take something from you, but to reveal a shocking provision that will change everything? Would you be willing to trust God to the very end?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Woman Who Saw God</title>
      <itunes:episode>270</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>270</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Woman Who Saw God</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ef3ef7e1-445b-4951-8c77-fa630d632528</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fc0de6b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Occasionally, we run across what Phyllis Trible calls "texts of terror"- texts that as Christians are hard to make sense of, hard to stomach. But that doesn't mean we should avoid them. This story, of two women at the heart of the covenant, makes us ask lots of questions. It also might just help us see our Lord more clearly. Pastor Allie outlines the story of Hagar in Genesis 16.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Occasionally, we run across what Phyllis Trible calls "texts of terror"- texts that as Christians are hard to make sense of, hard to stomach. But that doesn't mean we should avoid them. This story, of two women at the heart of the covenant, makes us ask lots of questions. It also might just help us see our Lord more clearly. Pastor Allie outlines the story of Hagar in Genesis 16.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:23:59 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9fc0de6b/8bdd31f8.mp3" length="83587306" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2089</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Occasionally, we run across what Phyllis Trible calls "texts of terror"- texts that as Christians are hard to make sense of, hard to stomach. But that doesn't mean we should avoid them. This story, of two women at the heart of the covenant, makes us ask lots of questions. It also might just help us see our Lord more clearly. Pastor Allie outlines the story of Hagar in Genesis 16.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Calling &amp; Covenant</title>
      <itunes:episode>269</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>269</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Calling &amp; Covenant</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How do we know we can trust God? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen teaches about God's calling and covenant with Abraham, which is still true and trustworthy today.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How do we know we can trust God? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen teaches about God's calling and covenant with Abraham, which is still true and trustworthy today.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:36:17 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1735</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>How do we know we can trust God? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen teaches about God's calling and covenant with Abraham, which is still true and trustworthy today.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A City, A Tower, A Name</title>
      <itunes:episode>268</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>268</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A City, A Tower, A Name</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9c5e7be</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all desire three basic things: security, sovereignty, and identity. This is normal and we are wired for it. But it can turn sinful quickly when we strike out on our own to find it apart from God.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all desire three basic things: security, sovereignty, and identity. This is normal and we are wired for it. But it can turn sinful quickly when we strike out on our own to find it apart from God.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:43:26 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e9c5e7be/e5113e73.mp3" length="79875949" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1997</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all desire three basic things: security, sovereignty, and identity. This is normal and we are wired for it. But it can turn sinful quickly when we strike out on our own to find it apart from God.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Lost in the Flood</title>
      <itunes:episode>267</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>267</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Lost in the Flood</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1324a7dc</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>An ark, two of every animal, and a rainbow - the story of Noah and the flood is among the best known in the bible. But what if we've missed the point of the story? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares the deeper truth in Noah's story, which is too important to be overlooked.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>An ark, two of every animal, and a rainbow - the story of Noah and the flood is among the best known in the bible. But what if we've missed the point of the story? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares the deeper truth in Noah's story, which is too important to be overlooked.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:08:54 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/1324a7dc/6763c7c0.mp3" length="53848415" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1346</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>An ark, two of every animal, and a rainbow - the story of Noah and the flood is among the best known in the bible. But what if we've missed the point of the story? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares the deeper truth in Noah's story, which is too important to be overlooked.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Tale as Old as Time</title>
      <itunes:episode>266</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>266</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Tale as Old as Time</itunes:title>
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      <guid isPermaLink="false">86c7e527-b1c1-4ebd-8c50-64d0dcb12896</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/030e06d2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The story in Genesis 3 reveals not only what happened but what always happens. It begins with a whisper of doubt, evolves into a seductive idea, and culminates as we embrace a lie—a lie that, once lived, unleashes chaos within our lives. </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The story in Genesis 3 reveals not only what happened but what always happens. It begins with a whisper of doubt, evolves into a seductive idea, and culminates as we embrace a lie—a lie that, once lived, unleashes chaos within our lives. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:47:35 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/030e06d2/a015652f.mp3" length="83732256" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2093</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The story in Genesis 3 reveals not only what happened but what always happens. It begins with a whisper of doubt, evolves into a seductive idea, and culminates as we embrace a lie—a lie that, once lived, unleashes chaos within our lives. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>In the beginning...</title>
      <itunes:episode>265</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>265</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>In the beginning...</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/10fa7c91</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Genesis 1 is a story of beginnings, and it identifies a truth that sets the foundation for the book and the rest of the Bible—but if we miss the truth it contains, we risk missing out on everything that matters.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Genesis 1 is a story of beginnings, and it identifies a truth that sets the foundation for the book and the rest of the Bible—but if we miss the truth it contains, we risk missing out on everything that matters.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 11:30:17 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/10fa7c91/87a0f37a.mp3" length="82106625" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2052</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Genesis 1 is a story of beginnings, and it identifies a truth that sets the foundation for the book and the rest of the Bible—but if we miss the truth it contains, we risk missing out on everything that matters.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Vanishing Virtue</title>
      <itunes:episode>264</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>264</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Vanishing Virtue</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">dc8a4dc1-0d9b-4c22-acd9-f479f1a1a65d</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee136be5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When we look around our world, we see celebrations of greatness-- trophies, awards, records set. We love a champion! But is our obsession with individual greatness moving us away from the life God intended for us? How can we cultivate humility in a world that tell us otherwise?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When we look around our world, we see celebrations of greatness-- trophies, awards, records set. We love a champion! But is our obsession with individual greatness moving us away from the life God intended for us? How can we cultivate humility in a world that tell us otherwise?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:40:42 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/ee136be5/62897944.mp3" length="59837862" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1870</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When we look around our world, we see celebrations of greatness-- trophies, awards, records set. We love a champion! But is our obsession with individual greatness moving us away from the life God intended for us? How can we cultivate humility in a world that tell us otherwise?</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Tale of Two Tables</title>
      <itunes:episode>263</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>263</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Tale of Two Tables</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f89842ec-b06a-4df0-96c6-2296afb977e4</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/82ce739c</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The controversy surrounding the depiction of the Last Supper at this summer's Olympic opening ceremony, whether intentional or not, provides an opportunity to highlight the stark contrast between the two tables. While both involve celebrations at the table, their meanings could not be more significant.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The controversy surrounding the depiction of the Last Supper at this summer's Olympic opening ceremony, whether intentional or not, provides an opportunity to highlight the stark contrast between the two tables. While both involve celebrations at the table, their meanings could not be more significant.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:31:49 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/82ce739c/a86d9667.mp3" length="49914340" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1248</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The controversy surrounding the depiction of the Last Supper at this summer's Olympic opening ceremony, whether intentional or not, provides an opportunity to highlight the stark contrast between the two tables. While both involve celebrations at the table, their meanings could not be more significant.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Road to Influential Change...</title>
      <itunes:episode>262</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>262</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Road to Influential Change...</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">3f853743-f3a5-40a5-bb82-98fd3f734033</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/571e1503</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We conclude our three week series in the book The Life We're Looking for by Andy Crouch. If you want to experience influential change then you have to alter your perspective on this one thing...</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We conclude our three week series in the book The Life We're Looking for by Andy Crouch. If you want to experience influential change then you have to alter your perspective on this one thing...</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:40:53 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/571e1503/a4ca1f06.mp3" length="77640109" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1941</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We conclude our three week series in the book The Life We're Looking for by Andy Crouch. If you want to experience influential change then you have to alter your perspective on this one thing...</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Do you want the good life?</title>
      <itunes:episode>261</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>261</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Do you want the good life?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">29150150-4678-4852-9b9e-78f6c78ae041</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9dd332fa</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We continue our three week series into The Life That We're Looking For by Andy Crouch. This week we see that the life we are looking for is within our reach. God wants us all to experience and live the good life but there is one thing standing in our way. Should you rid yourself of it, you will live the life that God has in store for you.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We continue our three week series into The Life That We're Looking For by Andy Crouch. This week we see that the life we are looking for is within our reach. God wants us all to experience and live the good life but there is one thing standing in our way. Should you rid yourself of it, you will live the life that God has in store for you.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:35:25 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9dd332fa/a2a7ffac.mp3" length="77330984" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1933</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We continue our three week series into The Life That We're Looking For by Andy Crouch. This week we see that the life we are looking for is within our reach. God wants us all to experience and live the good life but there is one thing standing in our way. Should you rid yourself of it, you will live the life that God has in store for you.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Cost Of Magic</title>
      <itunes:episode>260</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>260</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Cost Of Magic</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b9b22c3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week, we start a new book in our series Summer Reading List: Andy Crouch's The Life We're Longing For. The book tackles the question of our relationship to technology and the cost of our excessive technology use. In this sermon, Pastor Allie examines the history of our technology use and illustrates the price we pay for doing our own technological magic. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week, we start a new book in our series Summer Reading List: Andy Crouch's The Life We're Longing For. The book tackles the question of our relationship to technology and the cost of our excessive technology use. In this sermon, Pastor Allie examines the history of our technology use and illustrates the price we pay for doing our own technological magic. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:57:13 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9b9b22c3/b2d2e883.mp3" length="70613863" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week, we start a new book in our series Summer Reading List: Andy Crouch's The Life We're Longing For. The book tackles the question of our relationship to technology and the cost of our excessive technology use. In this sermon, Pastor Allie examines the history of our technology use and illustrates the price we pay for doing our own technological magic. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Nobody Wants to Feel Invisible</title>
      <itunes:episode>259</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>259</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Nobody Wants to Feel Invisible</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">28c3bdb0-266f-431d-b21e-33f4c683f36f</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/23d5e4a6</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>At the core of unprecedented loneliness, depression, and anxiety in our society is a crisis of connection. We feel invisible. We have lost the ability to make others feel seen, heard, and known. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares two practices from the life of Jesus we need to learn because nobody wants to feel invisible.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>At the core of unprecedented loneliness, depression, and anxiety in our society is a crisis of connection. We feel invisible. We have lost the ability to make others feel seen, heard, and known. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares two practices from the life of Jesus we need to learn because nobody wants to feel invisible.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:20:56 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/23d5e4a6/b302a8db.mp3" length="81264116" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2031</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>At the core of unprecedented loneliness, depression, and anxiety in our society is a crisis of connection. We feel invisible. We have lost the ability to make others feel seen, heard, and known. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares two practices from the life of Jesus we need to learn because nobody wants to feel invisible.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>One Thing That Will Change Every Relationship In Your Life...</title>
      <itunes:episode>258</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>258</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>One Thing That Will Change Every Relationship In Your Life...</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">c0eac676-3660-42fb-bf05-a5d6337ac7be</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e5f9440</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week we see two different approaches to how we treat people. One will erode and slowly destroy the relationships you care about. The other, however, will strengthen and deepen even the most challenging relationships that you have.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week we see two different approaches to how we treat people. One will erode and slowly destroy the relationships you care about. The other, however, will strengthen and deepen even the most challenging relationships that you have.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:30:09 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/7e5f9440/a0577a8a.mp3" length="85589897" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2140</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week we see two different approaches to how we treat people. One will erode and slowly destroy the relationships you care about. The other, however, will strengthen and deepen even the most challenging relationships that you have.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Art of Accompaniment </title>
      <itunes:episode>257</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>257</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Art of Accompaniment </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">89b15a98-9491-4bd2-a11c-ffaec6a00d5d</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bd6170a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this Part 2 sermon of Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler, Pastor Allie talks about our hang-ups with suffering and how they get in the way of being with the people who need us most. She introduces the Christian practice of accompaniment or being with those who suffer. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this Part 2 sermon of Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler, Pastor Allie talks about our hang-ups with suffering and how they get in the way of being with the people who need us most. She introduces the Christian practice of accompaniment or being with those who suffer. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:59:08 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/0bd6170a/56575f3b.mp3" length="77541821" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1938</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this Part 2 sermon of Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler, Pastor Allie talks about our hang-ups with suffering and how they get in the way of being with the people who need us most. She introduces the Christian practice of accompaniment or being with those who suffer. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Everything Does Not Happen For A Reason</title>
      <itunes:episode>256</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>256</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Everything Does Not Happen For A Reason</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f0eb0bc8-011d-4a96-af28-8f3e0a0bc206</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/26327c18</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Allie dives into Kate Bowler's book Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I Loved. She starts with the title. What are the lies we love when it comes to suffering? How do we grapple with the fact bad things happen in our lives? Pastor Allie explores 3 lies and what they reveal about God. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Allie dives into Kate Bowler's book Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I Loved. She starts with the title. What are the lies we love when it comes to suffering? How do we grapple with the fact bad things happen in our lives? Pastor Allie explores 3 lies and what they reveal about God. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:56:06 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2024</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Allie dives into Kate Bowler's book Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I Loved. She starts with the title. What are the lies we love when it comes to suffering? How do we grapple with the fact bad things happen in our lives? Pastor Allie explores 3 lies and what they reveal about God. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Most Important Thing to Know</title>
      <itunes:episode>255</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>255</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Most Important Thing to Know</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1dce785f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join us in exploring why knowing God is essential for finding true purpose, living a moral life, and securing eternal salvation. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen delves into the heart of Christian theology, revealing the transformative power of a relationship with God found throughout scripture.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join us in exploring why knowing God is essential for finding true purpose, living a moral life, and securing eternal salvation. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen delves into the heart of Christian theology, revealing the transformative power of a relationship with God found throughout scripture.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:54:22 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/1dce785f/57529a1a.mp3" length="55673673" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1392</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Join us in exploring why knowing God is essential for finding true purpose, living a moral life, and securing eternal salvation. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen delves into the heart of Christian theology, revealing the transformative power of a relationship with God found throughout scripture.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Life-Changing Truths About Suffering</title>
      <itunes:episode>254</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>254</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Life-Changing Truths About Suffering</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">0b36f36d-0378-48ca-b0d2-a2123de719c7</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f7698d9</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world designed for convenience and comfort there seems to be little room for suffering. We attempt to avoid suffering because we find it destructive and meaningless. But, what if we told you that we could suffer well? This week, Pastor Isaiah shares three life-changing truths about suffering that will combat the three common lies we tell ourselves. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world designed for convenience and comfort there seems to be little room for suffering. We attempt to avoid suffering because we find it destructive and meaningless. But, what if we told you that we could suffer well? This week, Pastor Isaiah shares three life-changing truths about suffering that will combat the three common lies we tell ourselves. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 12:11:52 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3f7698d9/ba43265c.mp3" length="78119069" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1953</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world designed for convenience and comfort there seems to be little room for suffering. We attempt to avoid suffering because we find it destructive and meaningless. But, what if we told you that we could suffer well? This week, Pastor Isaiah shares three life-changing truths about suffering that will combat the three common lies we tell ourselves. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Are You A Thermostat Or A Thermometer?</title>
      <itunes:episode>253</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>253</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Are You A Thermostat Or A Thermometer?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">735a129f-fbdb-49f0-93a9-fd54095025da</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/632d128e</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how Christians are called to rise to God's standard of life even when the world and culture around them live differently. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how Christians are called to rise to God's standard of life even when the world and culture around them live differently. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 10:31:07 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/632d128e/659a18fd.mp3" length="71376399" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1784</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how Christians are called to rise to God's standard of life even when the world and culture around them live differently. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How Are Christians Supposed to Live?</title>
      <itunes:episode>252</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>252</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How Are Christians Supposed to Live?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">8b665afc-a140-47f1-b1a5-27f0b54ea7a4</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/57142035</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Being Christian means more than a set of ideas you believe; it's a calling into a particular way of life. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen walks through Peter's instructions and shows us how Christians are supposed to live.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Being Christian means more than a set of ideas you believe; it's a calling into a particular way of life. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen walks through Peter's instructions and shows us how Christians are supposed to live.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2024 11:19:17 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/57142035/40664376.mp3" length="63321039" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1583</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Being Christian means more than a set of ideas you believe; it's a calling into a particular way of life. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen walks through Peter's instructions and shows us how Christians are supposed to live.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>We Are Chosen Exiles</title>
      <itunes:episode>251</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>251</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>We Are Chosen Exiles</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">26e67c37-88df-4da7-92fd-c28ab675c26f</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8888c9a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In his letter to early Christian communities, Peter calls out Christians as chosen exiles-- people who because of their beliefs and way of life do not fully belong in this world and yet are called to transform it. Pastor Allie explains Peter's greeting in 1 Peter and explains why our identity as Christians as chosen exiles still remains. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In his letter to early Christian communities, Peter calls out Christians as chosen exiles-- people who because of their beliefs and way of life do not fully belong in this world and yet are called to transform it. Pastor Allie explains Peter's greeting in 1 Peter and explains why our identity as Christians as chosen exiles still remains. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 11:12:41 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b8888c9a/831041b2.mp3" length="64345341" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1609</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In his letter to early Christian communities, Peter calls out Christians as chosen exiles-- people who because of their beliefs and way of life do not fully belong in this world and yet are called to transform it. Pastor Allie explains Peter's greeting in 1 Peter and explains why our identity as Christians as chosen exiles still remains. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Live an Emotionally Health Life</title>
      <itunes:episode>250</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>250</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Live an Emotionally Health Life</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">29565b38-f588-41ee-bc36-a80bf28bff15</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f6672dd</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Emotions connect us to God, others, and ourselves - and when these connections are healthy, we flourish. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can live an emotionally healthy life no matter what happens outside or within us.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Emotions connect us to God, others, and ourselves - and when these connections are healthy, we flourish. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can live an emotionally healthy life no matter what happens outside or within us.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:30:05 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3f6672dd/7f5addba.mp3" length="79017990" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1975</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Emotions connect us to God, others, and ourselves - and when these connections are healthy, we flourish. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can live an emotionally healthy life no matter what happens outside or within us.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Now What? How to Respond to What We Feel </title>
      <itunes:episode>249</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>249</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Now What? How to Respond to What We Feel </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">a42ab6cc-d690-468d-94ba-3e3bf758eb8b</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ece0a5f2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this series, we've explored how emotions can be both a gift and problematic when they get out of hand. How do we respond faithfully to the emotions inside of us? Pastor Allie explores two common pitfalls to avoid and gives us steps on how to respond to our feelings as a follower of Jesus. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this series, we've explored how emotions can be both a gift and problematic when they get out of hand. How do we respond faithfully to the emotions inside of us? Pastor Allie explores two common pitfalls to avoid and gives us steps on how to respond to our feelings as a follower of Jesus. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:22:38 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/ece0a5f2/6e31aedd.mp3" length="73419290" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1835</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this series, we've explored how emotions can be both a gift and problematic when they get out of hand. How do we respond faithfully to the emotions inside of us? Pastor Allie explores two common pitfalls to avoid and gives us steps on how to respond to our feelings as a follower of Jesus. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Why We Feel The Way We Feel</title>
      <itunes:episode>248</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>248</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Why We Feel The Way We Feel</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">1e0bdfc8-485a-4459-b387-3dcea0507083</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/462610bc</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us how to trace our emotions back to their source to understand why we feel the way we feel and what needs to change before we can change our feelings.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us how to trace our emotions back to their source to understand why we feel the way we feel and what needs to change before we can change our feelings.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:45:15 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/462610bc/db3c47c9.mp3" length="69393996" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1735</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us how to trace our emotions back to their source to understand why we feel the way we feel and what needs to change before we can change our feelings.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Why Are We So Emotional?</title>
      <itunes:episode>247</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>247</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Why Are We So Emotional?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5d4560c6-1eea-44ab-89f1-6b950445eea1</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/597c4429</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Emotions are complicated. They have the power to deeply enrich our relationships or drive wedges into them. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us the danger of untamed and unnamed emotions.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Emotions are complicated. They have the power to deeply enrich our relationships or drive wedges into them. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us the danger of untamed and unnamed emotions.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:54:47 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/597c4429/5680176e.mp3" length="58811545" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1470</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Emotions are complicated. They have the power to deeply enrich our relationships or drive wedges into them. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us the danger of untamed and unnamed emotions.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Is The Resurrection Real?</title>
      <itunes:episode>246</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>246</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Is The Resurrection Real?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ee5034e6-17b0-4638-a258-7b20ec8ff31b</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9c1aa13</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Like any good detective story with a central mystery that must be solved, The Resurrection stands at the center of the Christian faith. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores the reality of The Resurrection, blending historical insight with spiritual inquiry. This overview invites everyone to ponder the cornerstone of the Christian faith, sparking curiosity and reflection on this transformative event. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Like any good detective story with a central mystery that must be solved, The Resurrection stands at the center of the Christian faith. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores the reality of The Resurrection, blending historical insight with spiritual inquiry. This overview invites everyone to ponder the cornerstone of the Christian faith, sparking curiosity and reflection on this transformative event. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:43:30 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b9c1aa13/9f0d6cf3.mp3" length="62448435" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1561</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Like any good detective story with a central mystery that must be solved, The Resurrection stands at the center of the Christian faith. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores the reality of The Resurrection, blending historical insight with spiritual inquiry. This overview invites everyone to ponder the cornerstone of the Christian faith, sparking curiosity and reflection on this transformative event. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Easter Eggs of Palm Sunday</title>
      <itunes:episode>245</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>245</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Easter Eggs of Palm Sunday</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e47073bf-bba7-4ce3-9a56-8f774d6c0211</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b64ab4f7</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Used in modern media, easter eggs, are hidden messages and references left for the discerning person to find. So that we would understand the significance and meaning of Palm Sunday, Jesus left several clues or Easter eggs. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen takes us on a hunt to find the Easter eggs of Palm Sunday.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Used in modern media, easter eggs, are hidden messages and references left for the discerning person to find. So that we would understand the significance and meaning of Palm Sunday, Jesus left several clues or Easter eggs. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen takes us on a hunt to find the Easter eggs of Palm Sunday.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:20:17 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b64ab4f7/0b0924c0.mp3" length="59356288" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1484</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Used in modern media, easter eggs, are hidden messages and references left for the discerning person to find. So that we would understand the significance and meaning of Palm Sunday, Jesus left several clues or Easter eggs. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen takes us on a hunt to find the Easter eggs of Palm Sunday.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>We are Kingdom Builders</title>
      <itunes:episode>244</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>244</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>We are Kingdom Builders</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">a69d472a-3af6-4041-a2ac-0bbbf9c599dd</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/835f7a8b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we approach Palm Sunday and Jesus' entry to Jerusalem, Pastor Allie helps us navigate a tricky parable in Luke 19 about a king, his servants, and investments. What does this story have to do with us? How does it help us prepare for Holy Week? We guarantee you-- it's more than you think! </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we approach Palm Sunday and Jesus' entry to Jerusalem, Pastor Allie helps us navigate a tricky parable in Luke 19 about a king, his servants, and investments. What does this story have to do with us? How does it help us prepare for Holy Week? We guarantee you-- it's more than you think! </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:44:16 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/835f7a8b/1c208084.mp3" length="74855473" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1871</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we approach Palm Sunday and Jesus' entry to Jerusalem, Pastor Allie helps us navigate a tricky parable in Luke 19 about a king, his servants, and investments. What does this story have to do with us? How does it help us prepare for Holy Week? We guarantee you-- it's more than you think! </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Are You Lost?</title>
      <itunes:episode>243</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>243</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Are You Lost?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f0872cd4-8306-465e-981f-b48eba5f0bb5</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/67026c5f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if we were to tell you that you might be lost? In this sermon, Pastor Isaiah looks at the story of the Prodigal Son. He challenges us to look at both of the sons and to determine who we really are. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if we were to tell you that you might be lost? In this sermon, Pastor Isaiah looks at the story of the Prodigal Son. He challenges us to look at both of the sons and to determine who we really are. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:29:44 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1963</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if we were to tell you that you might be lost? In this sermon, Pastor Isaiah looks at the story of the Prodigal Son. He challenges us to look at both of the sons and to determine who we really are. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Who's My Neighbor?</title>
      <itunes:episode>242</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>242</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Who's My Neighbor?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/47e111d2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The parable of the Good Samaritan is arguably Jesus's most famous teaching and story, but what if we've got this story all wrong? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen challenges our understanding of what Jesus is trying to teach us and why this changes everything.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The parable of the Good Samaritan is arguably Jesus's most famous teaching and story, but what if we've got this story all wrong? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen challenges our understanding of what Jesus is trying to teach us and why this changes everything.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:22:12 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1663</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The parable of the Good Samaritan is arguably Jesus's most famous teaching and story, but what if we've got this story all wrong? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen challenges our understanding of what Jesus is trying to teach us and why this changes everything.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Be a Disciple </title>
      <itunes:episode>241</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>241</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Be a Disciple </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">08894045-8fbf-4dcc-bd4c-edd2ebd7a812</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b351546</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Simon Peter in Luke's Gospel gives us the perfect example of how to be a model disciple. In this sermon, Pastor Allie walks us through Jesus' call to the disciples and shows us how we, too, can be fishers of men. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Simon Peter in Luke's Gospel gives us the perfect example of how to be a model disciple. In this sermon, Pastor Allie walks us through Jesus' call to the disciples and shows us how we, too, can be fishers of men. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:37:35 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5b351546/14a1400b.mp3" length="72377327" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1809</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Simon Peter in Luke's Gospel gives us the perfect example of how to be a model disciple. In this sermon, Pastor Allie walks us through Jesus' call to the disciples and shows us how we, too, can be fishers of men. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Lies In Our Lives</title>
      <itunes:episode>240</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>240</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Lies In Our Lives</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">8689687b-420c-4ece-b2b4-f9e516f5c1f3</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a272fcff</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In chapter 4 of his gospel, Luke recounts Jesus's fight with the devil and the devil's temptations in the wilderness. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares a better way to understand temptation and spot the lies in our lives.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In chapter 4 of his gospel, Luke recounts Jesus's fight with the devil and the devil's temptations in the wilderness. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares a better way to understand temptation and spot the lies in our lives.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:36:35 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a272fcff/f26d643c.mp3" length="80211311" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2005</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In chapter 4 of his gospel, Luke recounts Jesus's fight with the devil and the devil's temptations in the wilderness. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares a better way to understand temptation and spot the lies in our lives.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Are You Prepared?</title>
      <itunes:episode>239</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>239</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Are You Prepared?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">fcd9679b-65c3-462e-95d6-47d069ef4333</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9adc758b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the third chapter of Luke, John the Baptist calls all people to repentance in preparation for the coming of Christ. Their response is, "What shall we do?" It's this response that Pastor Stephen helps us wrestle with and how we can answer this question in our own lives.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the third chapter of Luke, John the Baptist calls all people to repentance in preparation for the coming of Christ. Their response is, "What shall we do?" It's this response that Pastor Stephen helps us wrestle with and how we can answer this question in our own lives.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:26:37 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9adc758b/b36a8e23.mp3" length="79167787" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1979</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the third chapter of Luke, John the Baptist calls all people to repentance in preparation for the coming of Christ. Their response is, "What shall we do?" It's this response that Pastor Stephen helps us wrestle with and how we can answer this question in our own lives.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>False, Fiction, True or Truth?</title>
      <itunes:episode>238</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>238</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>False, Fiction, True or Truth?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">11501d72-8459-4232-827d-211bc2c53638</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/95a76708</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Luke pens his gospel with the intent that it creates certainty about who Jesus is and what his life, death, and resurrection mean. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen emphasizes why it's important we answer the question of certainty for ourselves.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Luke pens his gospel with the intent that it creates certainty about who Jesus is and what his life, death, and resurrection mean. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen emphasizes why it's important we answer the question of certainty for ourselves.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 11:43:42 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/95a76708/11c3833c.mp3" length="56541372" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1413</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Luke pens his gospel with the intent that it creates certainty about who Jesus is and what his life, death, and resurrection mean. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen emphasizes why it's important we answer the question of certainty for ourselves.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Wrestle with God</title>
      <itunes:episode>237</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>237</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Wrestle with God</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">475de708-812b-44e1-8331-0e0721f47a0b</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/874812be</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learning to sit in stillness and silence is challenging at best, but at its most difficult, it can feel like a wrestling match with God. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares that our blessing and true identity are on the other side of our wrestling.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learning to sit in stillness and silence is challenging at best, but at its most difficult, it can feel like a wrestling match with God. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares that our blessing and true identity are on the other side of our wrestling.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:17:31 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/874812be/750730c0.mp3" length="78506353" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1962</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learning to sit in stillness and silence is challenging at best, but at its most difficult, it can feel like a wrestling match with God. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares that our blessing and true identity are on the other side of our wrestling.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>What You Should Do When You're Lost</title>
      <itunes:episode>236</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>236</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What You Should Do When You're Lost</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">4273f2b4-df06-4415-a38c-81af4f8a90ca</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a10e438</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>As children, when we're lost, we're told that we should stay put and ask for help. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows that even as adults, this simple childhood lesson remains true.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>As children, when we're lost, we're told that we should stay put and ask for help. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows that even as adults, this simple childhood lesson remains true.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/0a10e438/f90a15c0.mp3" length="54688765" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1367</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>As children, when we're lost, we're told that we should stay put and ask for help. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows that even as adults, this simple childhood lesson remains true.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Getting Off The Grid</title>
      <itunes:episode>235</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>235</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Getting Off The Grid</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ff2ae115-c17b-458a-842e-9c59468a2b9f</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/bec968fd</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Between the hurry, and hustle, muchness and busyness, and noise finding the space to be silent and alone with God can be challenging at best. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can develop a rhythm to anchor us in the presence of God in our daily lives.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Between the hurry, and hustle, muchness and busyness, and noise finding the space to be silent and alone with God can be challenging at best. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can develop a rhythm to anchor us in the presence of God in our daily lives.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/bec968fd/fd15b71c.mp3" length="72107950" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1802</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Between the hurry, and hustle, muchness and busyness, and noise finding the space to be silent and alone with God can be challenging at best. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can develop a rhythm to anchor us in the presence of God in our daily lives.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Hearing God in a Noisy World</title>
      <itunes:episode>234</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>234</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Hearing God in a Noisy World</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">4ea50707-c54a-46a2-8655-a34e0f1e8b44</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2954a753</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world where notifications, alerts, and pings interrupt us at every turn, we risk a distracted and scattered life. How do we silence the noise? As we enter a new year full of new choices, Pastor Allie teaches us how we can discern well amidst the noise. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world where notifications, alerts, and pings interrupt us at every turn, we risk a distracted and scattered life. How do we silence the noise? As we enter a new year full of new choices, Pastor Allie teaches us how we can discern well amidst the noise. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:12:39 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2954a753/4cf7c75d.mp3" length="61284918" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1532</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a world where notifications, alerts, and pings interrupt us at every turn, we risk a distracted and scattered life. How do we silence the noise? As we enter a new year full of new choices, Pastor Allie teaches us how we can discern well amidst the noise. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Where is the Manger?</title>
      <itunes:episode>233</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>233</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Where is the Manger?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f897fee0-3202-4af8-8717-0c16dfe0f393</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e851f0a6</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Tradition holds that the manger, where Christ is born, is sequestered, distant, and removed from the rest of the story. But in this sermon, Pastor Stephen challenges convention and shows how the location of the manger may not be where we think it is - and why this is such great news!</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Tradition holds that the manger, where Christ is born, is sequestered, distant, and removed from the rest of the story. But in this sermon, Pastor Stephen challenges convention and shows how the location of the manger may not be where we think it is - and why this is such great news!</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:18:33 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e851f0a6/cab73bcc.mp3" length="43091949" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1077</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Tradition holds that the manger, where Christ is born, is sequestered, distant, and removed from the rest of the story. But in this sermon, Pastor Stephen challenges convention and shows how the location of the manger may not be where we think it is - and why this is such great news!</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Christmas Quid Pro Quo</title>
      <itunes:episode>232</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>232</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Christmas Quid Pro Quo</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">967072cc-d9bf-49e8-bddd-04a41d35d770</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0b74552</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a holiday season overloaded with so many expectations, a perfect gift, drama-free family gatherings, endless joy and warm feelings, we are set up to be severely disappointed. Disappointment - the feeling when things don't turn out how we hoped they would. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us how the antidote to disappointment is found in the presence of God.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a holiday season overloaded with so many expectations, a perfect gift, drama-free family gatherings, endless joy and warm feelings, we are set up to be severely disappointed. Disappointment - the feeling when things don't turn out how we hoped they would. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us how the antidote to disappointment is found in the presence of God.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:20:06 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e0b74552/5aa91565.mp3" length="75874032" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1896</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In a holiday season overloaded with so many expectations, a perfect gift, drama-free family gatherings, endless joy and warm feelings, we are set up to be severely disappointed. Disappointment - the feeling when things don't turn out how we hoped they would. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us how the antidote to disappointment is found in the presence of God.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>You're Never Too Old to be Afraid</title>
      <itunes:episode>231</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>231</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>You're Never Too Old to be Afraid</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">fef2a370-8399-435d-9530-f4fc5169fd55</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/78c49210</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>You don't have to look very far to find something to be afraid of, worry about, or stoke the anxiety within us. Psychologists today report that teens have the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient from the 1950s. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares where this fear comes from and how we can replace fear with the peace of God - even when all isn't peaceful.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>You don't have to look very far to find something to be afraid of, worry about, or stoke the anxiety within us. Psychologists today report that teens have the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient from the 1950s. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares where this fear comes from and how we can replace fear with the peace of God - even when all isn't peaceful.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:14:36 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/78c49210/0b9b0583.mp3" length="77600123" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1940</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>You don't have to look very far to find something to be afraid of, worry about, or stoke the anxiety within us. Psychologists today report that teens have the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient from the 1950s. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares where this fear comes from and how we can replace fear with the peace of God - even when all isn't peaceful.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Waiting through Loss</title>
      <itunes:episode>230</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>230</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Waiting through Loss</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5f63292e-dfcb-4ce6-a591-2a44bb958717</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/70fcc416</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Loss is a natural part of life, and while it’s painful - we can have hope that God is with us in our loss, that he intimately understands our pain, and we can have hope that God is bringing us to a place where, in Christ’s return, loss is no more. Rev. Allie Shulman shares a message of hope for those who grieve this Christmas.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Loss is a natural part of life, and while it’s painful - we can have hope that God is with us in our loss, that he intimately understands our pain, and we can have hope that God is bringing us to a place where, in Christ’s return, loss is no more. Rev. Allie Shulman shares a message of hope for those who grieve this Christmas.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:12:58 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/70fcc416/e1e5e0b0.mp3" length="53379310" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1334</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Loss is a natural part of life, and while it’s painful - we can have hope that God is with us in our loss, that he intimately understands our pain, and we can have hope that God is bringing us to a place where, in Christ’s return, loss is no more. Rev. Allie Shulman shares a message of hope for those who grieve this Christmas.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Secret of Cheerful Giving</title>
      <itunes:episode>229</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>229</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Secret of Cheerful Giving</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4ed5d87</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>"God loves a cheerful giver." This verse elicits various responses in us - for some, it's cynicism or guilt, and for others, it's a convicting nudge or affirmation of an important truth. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares the important secret of cheerful giving that isn't supposed to be a secret at all.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>"God loves a cheerful giver." This verse elicits various responses in us - for some, it's cynicism or guilt, and for others, it's a convicting nudge or affirmation of an important truth. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares the important secret of cheerful giving that isn't supposed to be a secret at all.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:35:25 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a4ed5d87/a8936191.mp3" length="81108919" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2027</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>"God loves a cheerful giver." This verse elicits various responses in us - for some, it's cynicism or guilt, and for others, it's a convicting nudge or affirmation of an important truth. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares the important secret of cheerful giving that isn't supposed to be a secret at all.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Treasure Hunting</title>
      <itunes:episode>228</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>228</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Treasure Hunting</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">d416ba27-e80a-4ce3-9173-2c13246b50a7</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cb70fee</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We're all treasure hunters. We are likely not the kind with a map, compass, or metal detector - but we spend our lives seeking and guarding treasure. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen teaches us that what we treasure matters because when we treasure the wrong things - we spend our lives wracked with anxiety, worry, and despair.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We're all treasure hunters. We are likely not the kind with a map, compass, or metal detector - but we spend our lives seeking and guarding treasure. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen teaches us that what we treasure matters because when we treasure the wrong things - we spend our lives wracked with anxiety, worry, and despair.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:17:36 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9cb70fee/e8749127.mp3" length="76281066" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1907</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We're all treasure hunters. We are likely not the kind with a map, compass, or metal detector - but we spend our lives seeking and guarding treasure. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen teaches us that what we treasure matters because when we treasure the wrong things - we spend our lives wracked with anxiety, worry, and despair.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Be Rich</title>
      <itunes:episode>227</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>227</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Be Rich</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">023e0921-1954-470e-9bec-77c0cabb23f1</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2178370a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>If you believe the "good life" comes from having more than others, then it's better to be rich. Generosity makes little sense because it risks how much you have. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen looks at Jesus' life to teach us that the richest life is a generous life.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>If you believe the "good life" comes from having more than others, then it's better to be rich. Generosity makes little sense because it risks how much you have. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen looks at Jesus' life to teach us that the richest life is a generous life.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:17:42 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2178370a/83bda353.mp3" length="69499624" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1737</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>If you believe the "good life" comes from having more than others, then it's better to be rich. Generosity makes little sense because it risks how much you have. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen looks at Jesus' life to teach us that the richest life is a generous life.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Generosity is Not a Destination</title>
      <itunes:episode>226</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>226</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Generosity is Not a Destination</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">aab47f13-7f79-41f5-9d5e-c61df89e04d8</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6383caf</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's easy to believe that generosity is a destination - a place we get to once we have "enough." And so we wait. We wait for our careers to develop, to pay off our mortgage, or to get the kids through college. But in this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us that generosity is never a destination but an orientation.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's easy to believe that generosity is a destination - a place we get to once we have "enough." And so we wait. We wait for our careers to develop, to pay off our mortgage, or to get the kids through college. But in this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us that generosity is never a destination but an orientation.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:13:46 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f6383caf/78ec9dbe.mp3" length="60235638" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1505</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's easy to believe that generosity is a destination - a place we get to once we have "enough." And so we wait. We wait for our careers to develop, to pay off our mortgage, or to get the kids through college. But in this sermon, Pastor Stephen shows us that generosity is never a destination but an orientation.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Build a Church</title>
      <itunes:episode>225</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>225</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Build a Church</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">43c5fbfc-25c1-4635-916f-bdbaa4356cd7</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/45cedb72</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Over the last 25 years, 40 million Americans have stopped attending church. This dramatic shift in church attendance is the most significant in history. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can counteract this shift and grow the church in a vibrant and lasting way.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Over the last 25 years, 40 million Americans have stopped attending church. This dramatic shift in church attendance is the most significant in history. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can counteract this shift and grow the church in a vibrant and lasting way.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:17:42 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/45cedb72/bd6d0f93.mp3" length="55079870" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1377</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Over the last 25 years, 40 million Americans have stopped attending church. This dramatic shift in church attendance is the most significant in history. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can counteract this shift and grow the church in a vibrant and lasting way.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Growing Older or More Mature?</title>
      <itunes:episode>224</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>224</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Growing Older or More Mature?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">9b543347-0ed0-4a98-8f85-e85029343b1f</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/62ada9d3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>As The Grove celebrates its 6th birthday, Pastor Stephen looks back on God's faithfulness over the last six years, and looking forward, he challenges us to do more than just grow older, but to grow in maturity.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>As The Grove celebrates its 6th birthday, Pastor Stephen looks back on God's faithfulness over the last six years, and looking forward, he challenges us to do more than just grow older, but to grow in maturity.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:26:39 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/62ada9d3/9e3657e4.mp3" length="68216127" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1705</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>As The Grove celebrates its 6th birthday, Pastor Stephen looks back on God's faithfulness over the last six years, and looking forward, he challenges us to do more than just grow older, but to grow in maturity.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A Converted Life </title>
      <itunes:episode>223</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>223</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Converted Life </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5a8048dd-2940-49fe-a003-fd5c62c76d1b</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/989b0f6b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our world demands very little of us when it comes to commitment. We can change our mind quickly, flitting from one choice to another. In this midst of this, we have dissembled the virtue of commitment. Over the course of this series, St. Benedict has guided us to help us reclaim this virtue. In the final sermon of the series, Rev. Allie Shulman discusses the vow of conversatio moram-- the vow of a converted life. This vow is the final key to unlock the power of commitment. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our world demands very little of us when it comes to commitment. We can change our mind quickly, flitting from one choice to another. In this midst of this, we have dissembled the virtue of commitment. Over the course of this series, St. Benedict has guided us to help us reclaim this virtue. In the final sermon of the series, Rev. Allie Shulman discusses the vow of conversatio moram-- the vow of a converted life. This vow is the final key to unlock the power of commitment. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:14:35 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/989b0f6b/df7a52bd.mp3" length="60580267" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1514</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our world demands very little of us when it comes to commitment. We can change our mind quickly, flitting from one choice to another. In this midst of this, we have dissembled the virtue of commitment. Over the course of this series, St. Benedict has guided us to help us reclaim this virtue. In the final sermon of the series, Rev. Allie Shulman discusses the vow of conversatio moram-- the vow of a converted life. This vow is the final key to unlock the power of commitment. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Listen Carefully</title>
      <itunes:episode>222</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>222</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Listen Carefully</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">73175053-de5d-49b3-bbed-3f76c8b96890</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c8c2604</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In our age of noise, busyness, and distraction - we have unlimited voices telling us who we should be and how we should live. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares the wisdom of St. Benedict, whose Rule opens with the words, "Listen carefully..." from there, we can chart a course to live a life of purpose and meaning God desires for us.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In our age of noise, busyness, and distraction - we have unlimited voices telling us who we should be and how we should live. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares the wisdom of St. Benedict, whose Rule opens with the words, "Listen carefully..." from there, we can chart a course to live a life of purpose and meaning God desires for us.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:29:48 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4c8c2604/2d77fb4d.mp3" length="61465386" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1536</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In our age of noise, busyness, and distraction - we have unlimited voices telling us who we should be and how we should live. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares the wisdom of St. Benedict, whose Rule opens with the words, "Listen carefully..." from there, we can chart a course to live a life of purpose and meaning God desires for us.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Are You Rooted?</title>
      <itunes:episode>221</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>221</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Are You Rooted?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">1425862c-c891-4949-973f-96959a56410b</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9af07011</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>While we have limitless choices, the effect is an ever-increasing feeling of being detached and rootless. We often feel adrift, like we have no place, people, or home to ground us. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen introduces St. Benedict of Nurcia and the wisdom he has to share with us for finding and establishing roots that lead to life.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>While we have limitless choices, the effect is an ever-increasing feeling of being detached and rootless. We often feel adrift, like we have no place, people, or home to ground us. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen introduces St. Benedict of Nurcia and the wisdom he has to share with us for finding and establishing roots that lead to life.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:33:23 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9af07011/9d0753ff.mp3" length="76690985" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1917</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>While we have limitless choices, the effect is an ever-increasing feeling of being detached and rootless. We often feel adrift, like we have no place, people, or home to ground us. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen introduces St. Benedict of Nurcia and the wisdom he has to share with us for finding and establishing roots that lead to life.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Hold Your Commitment</title>
      <itunes:episode>220</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>220</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Hold Your Commitment</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">c2fc528e-762e-4137-9c5d-c834bb84f72d</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/782aeb2f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Making and keeping commitments is a lost skill. We ghost, flake out, and quietly quit. In a world filled with loosely-held options, how do we find anything that lasts? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can develop our "grip strength" to securely hold our most important commitment. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Making and keeping commitments is a lost skill. We ghost, flake out, and quietly quit. In a world filled with loosely-held options, how do we find anything that lasts? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can develop our "grip strength" to securely hold our most important commitment. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:23:50 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/782aeb2f/f885f422.mp3" length="72532277" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1813</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Making and keeping commitments is a lost skill. We ghost, flake out, and quietly quit. In a world filled with loosely-held options, how do we find anything that lasts? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can develop our "grip strength" to securely hold our most important commitment. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Problem of Infinite Choice</title>
      <itunes:episode>219</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>219</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Problem of Infinite Choice</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">a5f7996e-f6f7-49db-9789-3f6f950e6ff1</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/76490b91</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In today's world, we have more options than ever, yet too much of a good thing usually turns bad. What if our infinite options are the cause of our indecision and chronic anxiety? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen introduces the virtue of commitment and the role it plays in anchoring our lives.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In today's world, we have more options than ever, yet too much of a good thing usually turns bad. What if our infinite options are the cause of our indecision and chronic anxiety? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen introduces the virtue of commitment and the role it plays in anchoring our lives.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:17:18 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/76490b91/fdf308af.mp3" length="64274360" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1606</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In today's world, we have more options than ever, yet too much of a good thing usually turns bad. What if our infinite options are the cause of our indecision and chronic anxiety? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen introduces the virtue of commitment and the role it plays in anchoring our lives.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Better Answers to Life's Most Important Questions</title>
      <itunes:episode>218</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>218</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Better Answers to Life's Most Important Questions</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e3441514-cc0a-4acd-a4c1-5488d3f81d7c</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb315c16</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Sometimes, life gives us way more questions than answers. And yet, it seems like we are left to figure it out alone! This can lead to lots of searching and inadequate or incomplete answers. Whether you are raising kids asking their own questions or still wrestling to find answers of your own, it doesn't have to be so stressful. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can find better answers to life's most important questions.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Sometimes, life gives us way more questions than answers. And yet, it seems like we are left to figure it out alone! This can lead to lots of searching and inadequate or incomplete answers. Whether you are raising kids asking their own questions or still wrestling to find answers of your own, it doesn't have to be so stressful. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can find better answers to life's most important questions.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:38:09 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/bb315c16/6c31b780.mp3" length="41541053" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1298</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Sometimes, life gives us way more questions than answers. And yet, it seems like we are left to figure it out alone! This can lead to lots of searching and inadequate or incomplete answers. Whether you are raising kids asking their own questions or still wrestling to find answers of your own, it doesn't have to be so stressful. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares how we can find better answers to life's most important questions.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Sticks and Stones</title>
      <itunes:episode>217</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>217</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Sticks and Stones</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Picture this: a child on a playground, bravely reciting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." We've all chanted it, clung to it, hoping to shield our hearts. Yet, with time, we've all learned that words can hurt - a lot.</p><p>But what if we could change the narrative? What if our words could heal the wounds they often cause? Pastor Stephen invites us to discover the transformative power of our speech and challenges us to do more than avoid the harmful words that hurt but actively heal, uplift, and bless.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Picture this: a child on a playground, bravely reciting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." We've all chanted it, clung to it, hoping to shield our hearts. Yet, with time, we've all learned that words can hurt - a lot.</p><p>But what if we could change the narrative? What if our words could heal the wounds they often cause? Pastor Stephen invites us to discover the transformative power of our speech and challenges us to do more than avoid the harmful words that hurt but actively heal, uplift, and bless.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:32:23 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1709</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Picture this: a child on a playground, bravely reciting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." We've all chanted it, clung to it, hoping to shield our hearts. Yet, with time, we've all learned that words can hurt - a lot.</p><p>But what if we could change the narrative? What if our words could heal the wounds they often cause? Pastor Stephen invites us to discover the transformative power of our speech and challenges us to do more than avoid the harmful words that hurt but actively heal, uplift, and bless.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>More than Words</title>
      <itunes:episode>216</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>216</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>More than Words</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We speak, on average, 10,000 words a day. How many of our words are careless - spoken quickly or with little thought, unconcerned with their target or impact? We may not think this means much, but our words have much more to say. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares a teaching from Jesus that reveals a profound significance to our words. It's more than the question, "What did you say?" It's about, "What do the words you say... say about you?"</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We speak, on average, 10,000 words a day. How many of our words are careless - spoken quickly or with little thought, unconcerned with their target or impact? We may not think this means much, but our words have much more to say. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares a teaching from Jesus that reveals a profound significance to our words. It's more than the question, "What did you say?" It's about, "What do the words you say... say about you?"</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:41:02 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1391</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We speak, on average, 10,000 words a day. How many of our words are careless - spoken quickly or with little thought, unconcerned with their target or impact? We may not think this means much, but our words have much more to say. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen shares a teaching from Jesus that reveals a profound significance to our words. It's more than the question, "What did you say?" It's about, "What do the words you say... say about you?"</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Words Matter </title>
      <itunes:episode>215</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>215</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Words Matter </itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>To kick off a new sermon series, Rev. Allie Shulman takes us into the letter of James. Our tongue has the power to change our lives-- to build relationships, to ruin relationships, to build bridges, or tear others apart. But with the power of the Holy Spirit, we have the power to control our speech for the better. </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>To kick off a new sermon series, Rev. Allie Shulman takes us into the letter of James. Our tongue has the power to change our lives-- to build relationships, to ruin relationships, to build bridges, or tear others apart. But with the power of the Holy Spirit, we have the power to control our speech for the better. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:20:44 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1833</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>To kick off a new sermon series, Rev. Allie Shulman takes us into the letter of James. Our tongue has the power to change our lives-- to build relationships, to ruin relationships, to build bridges, or tear others apart. But with the power of the Holy Spirit, we have the power to control our speech for the better. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Guest Speaker: Rand Carlson</title>
      <itunes:episode>214</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>214</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Guest Speaker: Rand Carlson</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:42:21 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1438</itunes:duration>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The General Rules</title>
      <itunes:episode>213</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>213</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The General Rules</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb9fb2b2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the 1739, John Wesley penned an open letter to his Methodist societies that proposed three rules that all society members should live by. Now famously called The General Rules, these three rules have become part of Methodist life and practice for the last 200 years. Rev. Allie Shulman explains how "the rules" might be more than a disciplinary tool and may include an invitation to something more.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the 1739, John Wesley penned an open letter to his Methodist societies that proposed three rules that all society members should live by. Now famously called The General Rules, these three rules have become part of Methodist life and practice for the last 200 years. Rev. Allie Shulman explains how "the rules" might be more than a disciplinary tool and may include an invitation to something more.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:25:22 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1708</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the 1739, John Wesley penned an open letter to his Methodist societies that proposed three rules that all society members should live by. Now famously called The General Rules, these three rules have become part of Methodist life and practice for the last 200 years. Rev. Allie Shulman explains how "the rules" might be more than a disciplinary tool and may include an invitation to something more.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A Woman's Place </title>
      <itunes:episode>212</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>212</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Woman's Place </itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6326f3a5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>United Methodists have been officially ordaining women since 1956, but Wesley's followers have long had a tradition of allowing women to preach and serve as leaders in their church communities. When majority of the Christian world does not allow female pastors, why do we? In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores the reasons Methodists empower and ordain women to take on leadership in the church. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>United Methodists have been officially ordaining women since 1956, but Wesley's followers have long had a tradition of allowing women to preach and serve as leaders in their church communities. When majority of the Christian world does not allow female pastors, why do we? In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores the reasons Methodists empower and ordain women to take on leadership in the church. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:26:30 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/6326f3a5/9fa1b774.mp3" length="62817078" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1962</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>United Methodists have been officially ordaining women since 1956, but Wesley's followers have long had a tradition of allowing women to preach and serve as leaders in their church communities. When majority of the Christian world does not allow female pastors, why do we? In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores the reasons Methodists empower and ordain women to take on leadership in the church. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What Happens at the Table </title>
      <itunes:episode>211</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>211</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What Happens at the Table </itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/91e78969</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week, we transition in our Roots sermon series to talk about how Methodist beliefs impact Methodist practices. What makes Methodists unique in the wide world of Christianity? First up, we talk about Wesley's concept of "the means of grace." Means of grace are reliable means through which we experience God. The Lord's Supper is a primary means of grace, both for Wesley and for us modern-day Methodists. We believe something <em>happens</em> at the Communion table-- something important. Rev. Allie Shulman explains what this means for our practice together. </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week, we transition in our Roots sermon series to talk about how Methodist beliefs impact Methodist practices. What makes Methodists unique in the wide world of Christianity? First up, we talk about Wesley's concept of "the means of grace." Means of grace are reliable means through which we experience God. The Lord's Supper is a primary means of grace, both for Wesley and for us modern-day Methodists. We believe something <em>happens</em> at the Communion table-- something important. Rev. Allie Shulman explains what this means for our practice together. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:35:15 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1631</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week, we transition in our Roots sermon series to talk about how Methodist beliefs impact Methodist practices. What makes Methodists unique in the wide world of Christianity? First up, we talk about Wesley's concept of "the means of grace." Means of grace are reliable means through which we experience God. The Lord's Supper is a primary means of grace, both for Wesley and for us modern-day Methodists. We believe something <em>happens</em> at the Communion table-- something important. Rev. Allie Shulman explains what this means for our practice together. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What's True, and How Do You Know?</title>
      <itunes:episode>210</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>210</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What's True, and How Do You Know?</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9424a22</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In our contemporary world, navigating truth and moral guidance can seem like a complicated labyrinth. Can I define my own truth? Can my truth differ from yours? And how can Christians find clear direction in a world increasingly marked by relativism and pluralism?<br>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a framework that might act as a compass to navigate this labyrinth of uncertainty and help us discover God's truth in our life.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In our contemporary world, navigating truth and moral guidance can seem like a complicated labyrinth. Can I define my own truth? Can my truth differ from yours? And how can Christians find clear direction in a world increasingly marked by relativism and pluralism?<br>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a framework that might act as a compass to navigate this labyrinth of uncertainty and help us discover God's truth in our life.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:57:34 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2118</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In our contemporary world, navigating truth and moral guidance can seem like a complicated labyrinth. Can I define my own truth? Can my truth differ from yours? And how can Christians find clear direction in a world increasingly marked by relativism and pluralism?<br>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a framework that might act as a compass to navigate this labyrinth of uncertainty and help us discover God's truth in our life.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Grace and the Image of God</title>
      <itunes:episode>209</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>209</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Grace and the Image of God</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4531eac6</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our beliefs about God carry significant weight in our lives. Is God a stern judge waiting for us to mess up? Or perhaps a distant figure wanting only our happiness? These views can lead to confusion about how to live and connect with God. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer invites us to a deeper understanding of a more relatable and inspiring image of God and unpacks what this means for our daily lives.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our beliefs about God carry significant weight in our lives. Is God a stern judge waiting for us to mess up? Or perhaps a distant figure wanting only our happiness? These views can lead to confusion about how to live and connect with God. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer invites us to a deeper understanding of a more relatable and inspiring image of God and unpacks what this means for our daily lives.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:02:01 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4531eac6/65b16dac.mp3" length="40933410" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1279</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our beliefs about God carry significant weight in our lives. Is God a stern judge waiting for us to mess up? Or perhaps a distant figure wanting only our happiness? These views can lead to confusion about how to live and connect with God. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer invites us to a deeper understanding of a more relatable and inspiring image of God and unpacks what this means for our daily lives.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Holiness or Hypocrisy?</title>
      <itunes:episode>208</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>208</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Holiness or Hypocrisy?</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9744a56a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>From an outsider's perspective, the sins, moral failures, and wrongdoings of Christians are disturbing and revoltingly hypocritical. Does this mean we should give up on Christianity completely? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer challenges this perspective. He unveils the true, irresistible nature of the Christian life - the promise of genuine holiness, a life journey that goes beyond our human flaws and mistakes.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>From an outsider's perspective, the sins, moral failures, and wrongdoings of Christians are disturbing and revoltingly hypocritical. Does this mean we should give up on Christianity completely? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer challenges this perspective. He unveils the true, irresistible nature of the Christian life - the promise of genuine holiness, a life journey that goes beyond our human flaws and mistakes.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:36:16 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2022</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>From an outsider's perspective, the sins, moral failures, and wrongdoings of Christians are disturbing and revoltingly hypocritical. Does this mean we should give up on Christianity completely? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer challenges this perspective. He unveils the true, irresistible nature of the Christian life - the promise of genuine holiness, a life journey that goes beyond our human flaws and mistakes.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Form of Religion without the Power</title>
      <itunes:episode>207</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>207</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Form of Religion without the Power</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4d84d39</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>"Having the form of religion without the power" comes from John Wesley, who warned of what would happen to the Methodist movement if it failed to hold fast to three core commitments. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares these three essentials that can bring God's Spirit, power, and vitality back into the church and our lives. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>"Having the form of religion without the power" comes from John Wesley, who warned of what would happen to the Methodist movement if it failed to hold fast to three core commitments. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares these three essentials that can bring God's Spirit, power, and vitality back into the church and our lives. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:17:40 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a4d84d39/7fa90f72.mp3" length="40495882" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1265</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>"Having the form of religion without the power" comes from John Wesley, who warned of what would happen to the Methodist movement if it failed to hold fast to three core commitments. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares these three essentials that can bring God's Spirit, power, and vitality back into the church and our lives. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>You Are Anointed</title>
      <itunes:episode>206</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>206</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>You Are Anointed</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">2c26cc00-6e86-4a26-8f12-aa7792c28e77</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/fabf5cce</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Acts 2 tells an incredible story of fire and tongues and mass conversions. Sometimes it is pretty easy to dismiss as a historical event that has nothing to do with us. But what if the Spirit is not just for the disciples? What if it is for us, too? This Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Allie Shulman explores what it means to recognize and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit working within us. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Acts 2 tells an incredible story of fire and tongues and mass conversions. Sometimes it is pretty easy to dismiss as a historical event that has nothing to do with us. But what if the Spirit is not just for the disciples? What if it is for us, too? This Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Allie Shulman explores what it means to recognize and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit working within us. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2023 10:24:15 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/fabf5cce/1cba03b2.mp3" length="59551395" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1860</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Acts 2 tells an incredible story of fire and tongues and mass conversions. Sometimes it is pretty easy to dismiss as a historical event that has nothing to do with us. But what if the Spirit is not just for the disciples? What if it is for us, too? This Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Allie Shulman explores what it means to recognize and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit working within us. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Why You Should Love Your Limits</title>
      <itunes:episode>205</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>205</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Why You Should Love Your Limits</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6720ad61</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Living in a constant hurry, we're swept up in the rush of obligations and daily concerns. This rush causes us to ignore our limits at the expense of our well-being. This neglect can also lead us away from what truly matters in our lives... our relationship with God. </p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how recognizing the importance of our limits isn't just about living according to arbitrary rules, but it's about living fuller, being able to serve, to love, and to glorify God in all that we do. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Living in a constant hurry, we're swept up in the rush of obligations and daily concerns. This rush causes us to ignore our limits at the expense of our well-being. This neglect can also lead us away from what truly matters in our lives... our relationship with God. </p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how recognizing the importance of our limits isn't just about living according to arbitrary rules, but it's about living fuller, being able to serve, to love, and to glorify God in all that we do. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 10:08:53 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1938</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Living in a constant hurry, we're swept up in the rush of obligations and daily concerns. This rush causes us to ignore our limits at the expense of our well-being. This neglect can also lead us away from what truly matters in our lives... our relationship with God. </p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how recognizing the importance of our limits isn't just about living according to arbitrary rules, but it's about living fuller, being able to serve, to love, and to glorify God in all that we do. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Empty Promise of More</title>
      <itunes:episode>204</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>204</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Empty Promise of More</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">b4e768fe-a89a-4ab2-95cd-288366be8845</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3080d96c</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We live in a culture that continually tells us to pursue a higher standard of living in order to improve our quality of life. But "standard of living" and "quality of life" aren't the same thing. One has to do with the stuff we accumulate. The other is about the peace we experience regardless of our circumstances.</p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how our pursuit of a standard of living is undermining our quality of life.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We live in a culture that continually tells us to pursue a higher standard of living in order to improve our quality of life. But "standard of living" and "quality of life" aren't the same thing. One has to do with the stuff we accumulate. The other is about the peace we experience regardless of our circumstances.</p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how our pursuit of a standard of living is undermining our quality of life.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 10:34:21 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3080d96c/d05e69d7.mp3" length="64679974" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2021</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We live in a culture that continually tells us to pursue a higher standard of living in order to improve our quality of life. But "standard of living" and "quality of life" aren't the same thing. One has to do with the stuff we accumulate. The other is about the peace we experience regardless of our circumstances.</p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how our pursuit of a standard of living is undermining our quality of life.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Stand Firm in Your Faith</title>
      <itunes:episode>203</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>203</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Stand Firm in Your Faith</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fcd2c88</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the midst of evil, violence, and fear, how do we, as Christians, stand firm in our faith? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer addresses where Christians can find hope and how we can be hope for a hurting world.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the midst of evil, violence, and fear, how do we, as Christians, stand firm in our faith? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer addresses where Christians can find hope and how we can be hope for a hurting world.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2023 11:03:15 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5fcd2c88/47e05419.mp3" length="44164865" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the midst of evil, violence, and fear, how do we, as Christians, stand firm in our faith? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer addresses where Christians can find hope and how we can be hope for a hurting world.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Just Stop</title>
      <itunes:episode>202</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>202</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Just Stop</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">48e8763e-67b2-4a5a-8eab-54d4b42147e4</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f38cbb9b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We're all busy. Our schedules are packed with career, family, friends, and other responsibilities. Sometimes our days are so full that we don't enjoy anything because we're trying to do everything. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how our relationship with God and with others benefits when we create breathing room in our schedules.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We're all busy. Our schedules are packed with career, family, friends, and other responsibilities. Sometimes our days are so full that we don't enjoy anything because we're trying to do everything. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how our relationship with God and with others benefits when we create breathing room in our schedules.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:21:23 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f38cbb9b/80c34f46.mp3" length="65810548" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2056</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We're all busy. Our schedules are packed with career, family, friends, and other responsibilities. Sometimes our days are so full that we don't enjoy anything because we're trying to do everything. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how our relationship with God and with others benefits when we create breathing room in our schedules.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Room for Relationship</title>
      <itunes:episode>201</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>201</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Room for Relationship</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">205ee36a-8b05-4a24-9cd6-1f8b71c389cd</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ba61050</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Relationships can often be the barometer for how much margin we have in our lives (or how much we need). When our lives are packed, overstuffed, with no breathing room, relationships are often the first thing that suffers. How do we create space to maintain strong, healthy relationships? Rev. Allie Shulman discusses some strategies on how to find room for relationships. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Relationships can often be the barometer for how much margin we have in our lives (or how much we need). When our lives are packed, overstuffed, with no breathing room, relationships are often the first thing that suffers. How do we create space to maintain strong, healthy relationships? Rev. Allie Shulman discusses some strategies on how to find room for relationships. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:32:35 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4ba61050/fdc6f99f.mp3" length="61634718" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1925</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Relationships can often be the barometer for how much margin we have in our lives (or how much we need). When our lives are packed, overstuffed, with no breathing room, relationships are often the first thing that suffers. How do we create space to maintain strong, healthy relationships? Rev. Allie Shulman discusses some strategies on how to find room for relationships. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>An Overwhelmed Life</title>
      <itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>200</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>An Overwhelmed Life</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">17e3cc78-52e2-4986-aa5c-f4bcab7b84af</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/30728006</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like you can't catch your breath? Our lives are busy and fast-paced. The lack of margin increases our stress and shortens our tempers. It can distract us from the most important things in our lives... and our relationships suffer. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can find Breathing Room in our life.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like you can't catch your breath? Our lives are busy and fast-paced. The lack of margin increases our stress and shortens our tempers. It can distract us from the most important things in our lives... and our relationships suffer. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can find Breathing Room in our life.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:24:04 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/30728006/5a7767c7.mp3" length="58959376" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1842</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like you can't catch your breath? Our lives are busy and fast-paced. The lack of margin increases our stress and shortens our tempers. It can distract us from the most important things in our lives... and our relationships suffer. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can find Breathing Room in our life.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>This is Only the Beginning</title>
      <itunes:episode>199</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>199</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>This is Only the Beginning</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e45e3cd0-b0f1-419b-95fd-2eda6c59617b</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9da45cc</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>There is an abrupt ending to the Gospel of Mark. It's a puzzling conclusion with no reunion between Jesus and his disciples. But what if this enigmatic conclusion is not an ending at all but, instead, a promising new beginning? In a captivating Easter sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a message brimming with hope for every story.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>There is an abrupt ending to the Gospel of Mark. It's a puzzling conclusion with no reunion between Jesus and his disciples. But what if this enigmatic conclusion is not an ending at all but, instead, a promising new beginning? In a captivating Easter sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a message brimming with hope for every story.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:25:59 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/c9da45cc/5ed44876.mp3" length="45222657" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1413</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>There is an abrupt ending to the Gospel of Mark. It's a puzzling conclusion with no reunion between Jesus and his disciples. But what if this enigmatic conclusion is not an ending at all but, instead, a promising new beginning? In a captivating Easter sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a message brimming with hope for every story.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Broken Chains</title>
      <itunes:episode>198</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>198</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Broken Chains</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">1a81d8f9-4895-4cea-93a6-8efab127cb33</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f2ca07b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When you find yourself bound by the chains of addiction, where do you turn to for release? In this sermon, Rand Carlson shares a personal message of hope found in the person and power of Jesus.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When you find yourself bound by the chains of addiction, where do you turn to for release? In this sermon, Rand Carlson shares a personal message of hope found in the person and power of Jesus.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:26:40 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2f2ca07b/ed507a05.mp3" length="36276993" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1133</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>When you find yourself bound by the chains of addiction, where do you turn to for release? In this sermon, Rand Carlson shares a personal message of hope found in the person and power of Jesus.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Fight for Sight</title>
      <itunes:episode>197</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>197</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Fight for Sight</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">423330df-447e-4bf9-858d-6f598fc8c212</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/be71f50b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>How badly do we want Jesus to restore clarity and wholeness to our lives? Are we willing to embarrass ourselves, break social norms, or fight to receive our sight? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us the way to recognize and heal the spiritual blindness we struggle with.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>How badly do we want Jesus to restore clarity and wholeness to our lives? Are we willing to embarrass ourselves, break social norms, or fight to receive our sight? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us the way to recognize and heal the spiritual blindness we struggle with.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:28:01 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/be71f50b/7861e35a.mp3" length="58063169" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1814</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>How badly do we want Jesus to restore clarity and wholeness to our lives? Are we willing to embarrass ourselves, break social norms, or fight to receive our sight? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us the way to recognize and heal the spiritual blindness we struggle with.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Deny, Die, and Follow Me</title>
      <itunes:episode>196</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>196</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Deny, Die, and Follow Me</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">adf029be-0157-4cd0-b564-ba25456d78e5</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/efc321a0</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the Gospel of Mark, the good news of Jesus is a call to faithful discipleship in the face of hardship, suffering, and death. “Whoever wants to be my disciple,” Jesus says, “must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Mark 8:34). In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer challenges us to ask, "what does this look like for Christians today?"</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the Gospel of Mark, the good news of Jesus is a call to faithful discipleship in the face of hardship, suffering, and death. “Whoever wants to be my disciple,” Jesus says, “must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Mark 8:34). In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer challenges us to ask, "what does this look like for Christians today?"</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:29:32 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/efc321a0/46a1b10e.mp3" length="54456131" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1701</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In the Gospel of Mark, the good news of Jesus is a call to faithful discipleship in the face of hardship, suffering, and death. “Whoever wants to be my disciple,” Jesus says, “must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Mark 8:34). In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer challenges us to ask, "what does this look like for Christians today?"</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Fear vs Faith</title>
      <itunes:episode>195</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>195</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Fear vs Faith</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">a8ac8765-cb91-4978-8a87-5f2d3f1bf5f0</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b85139f4</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In Mark's famous story, Jesus calms the raging storm with the words, "Silent! Be still!". While this could be read as a simple miracle story, it reveals much more about our own fear in trying times and where to put our faith. Rev. Allie Shulman preaches on Mark 4:35-41.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In Mark's famous story, Jesus calms the raging storm with the words, "Silent! Be still!". While this could be read as a simple miracle story, it reveals much more about our own fear in trying times and where to put our faith. Rev. Allie Shulman preaches on Mark 4:35-41.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b85139f4/63a6300e.mp3" length="22365074" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1396</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In Mark's famous story, Jesus calms the raging storm with the words, "Silent! Be still!". While this could be read as a simple miracle story, it reveals much more about our own fear in trying times and where to put our faith. Rev. Allie Shulman preaches on Mark 4:35-41.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Good News in Bad Times</title>
      <itunes:episode>193</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>193</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Good News in Bad Times</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">a24b429a-e16c-411e-8c8f-c07f4d1428c6</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/45823ace</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>For 1st-century Christians, hardship was all around them - suffering and death were dispensed freely by the Roman empire. It's against this backdrop that Mark pens his good news. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the significance of the opening words of the Gospel of Mark and how they can lead us to follow Jesus.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>For 1st-century Christians, hardship was all around them - suffering and death were dispensed freely by the Roman empire. It's against this backdrop that Mark pens his good news. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the significance of the opening words of the Gospel of Mark and how they can lead us to follow Jesus.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:27:22 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/45823ace/79764ed3.mp3" length="62104793" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1940</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>For 1st-century Christians, hardship was all around them - suffering and death were dispensed freely by the Roman empire. It's against this backdrop that Mark pens his good news. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the significance of the opening words of the Gospel of Mark and how they can lead us to follow Jesus.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Broken Pattern, Transformed Mind</title>
      <itunes:episode>192</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>192</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Broken Pattern, Transformed Mind</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>New findings in neuroscience provide tools to help us experience transformation. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can break the pattern of sin and shame in our life.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>New findings in neuroscience provide tools to help us experience transformation. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can break the pattern of sin and shame in our life.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:49:37 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1623</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>New findings in neuroscience provide tools to help us experience transformation. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can break the pattern of sin and shame in our life.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Hardwired for Love</title>
      <itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>191</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Hardwired for Love</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">3150e7e1-a4a4-498e-b8b7-caf39a15f40c</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/8dede53a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Everyone is wired for love differently. This is most apparent in our closest relationships. And while love isn't an inexact science, there is a way to discover how you and they are wired differently that can help you overcome your differences and create a lasting connection.</p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can better understand our unique wiring and learn how to create relationships that last.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Everyone is wired for love differently. This is most apparent in our closest relationships. And while love isn't an inexact science, there is a way to discover how you and they are wired differently that can help you overcome your differences and create a lasting connection.</p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can better understand our unique wiring and learn how to create relationships that last.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:43:57 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2133</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Everyone is wired for love differently. This is most apparent in our closest relationships. And while love isn't an inexact science, there is a way to discover how you and they are wired differently that can help you overcome your differences and create a lasting connection.</p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can better understand our unique wiring and learn how to create relationships that last.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How To Have The Mind of Christ</title>
      <itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>190</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How To Have The Mind of Christ</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">7830766d-a7e0-4988-9e2d-0ab1dad6f5c2</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/08505aff</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Last week, in the Science of the Soul series, we learned about "flipping our lid"- those times when we just lose our mind. How do we change that, and how do we acquire the mind of Christ?</p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman delves into what the Mind of Christ looks like and how to apply it to our lives. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Last week, in the Science of the Soul series, we learned about "flipping our lid"- those times when we just lose our mind. How do we change that, and how do we acquire the mind of Christ?</p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman delves into what the Mind of Christ looks like and how to apply it to our lives. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 11:33:45 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/08505aff/ab01baaf.mp3" length="29221018" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1825</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Last week, in the Science of the Soul series, we learned about "flipping our lid"- those times when we just lose our mind. How do we change that, and how do we acquire the mind of Christ?</p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman delves into what the Mind of Christ looks like and how to apply it to our lives. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>So Emotional</title>
      <itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>189</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>So Emotional</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">0b7f74db-999f-4633-b5d2-5268cfcaba8a</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/70d4b79f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our emotions drive us. Every moment of our lives, we are impacted by our emotions and the emotions of others. And yet they are still so difficult to understand. </p><p>Why do we, and everyone else, feel the way we feel? </p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares where emotions come from, how to better understand them, and how we can live emotionally healthy and robust lives.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our emotions drive us. Every moment of our lives, we are impacted by our emotions and the emotions of others. And yet they are still so difficult to understand. </p><p>Why do we, and everyone else, feel the way we feel? </p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares where emotions come from, how to better understand them, and how we can live emotionally healthy and robust lives.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:13:23 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2025</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Our emotions drive us. Every moment of our lives, we are impacted by our emotions and the emotions of others. And yet they are still so difficult to understand. </p><p>Why do we, and everyone else, feel the way we feel? </p><p>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares where emotions come from, how to better understand them, and how we can live emotionally healthy and robust lives.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How Memory Shapes Your Future</title>
      <itunes:episode>188</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>188</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How Memory Shapes Your Future</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f0b7655c-6bd0-489b-9bba-cae62fd00900</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1c118dc</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Often, our strongest, most intense reactions in the present come from our memories and the emotions connected to them. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer unpacks how we can renew our minds and transform our lives.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Often, our strongest, most intense reactions in the present come from our memories and the emotions connected to them. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer unpacks how we can renew our minds and transform our lives.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:42:51 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1838</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Often, our strongest, most intense reactions in the present come from our memories and the emotions connected to them. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer unpacks how we can renew our minds and transform our lives.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Often, our strongest, most intense reactions in the present come from our memories and the emotions connected to them. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer unpacks how we can renew our minds and transform our lives.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Distracted to Death</title>
      <itunes:episode>187</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>187</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Distracted to Death</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">cdb3fe08-6418-4391-aaf2-0d2abb127850</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/49044577</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[We are giving away our most precious resource for free and to as many as ask for it. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the concept of continuous partial attention and how we can get back what we need most.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[We are giving away our most precious resource for free and to as many as ask for it. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the concept of continuous partial attention and how we can get back what we need most.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:32:56 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/49044577/436207ea.mp3" length="62748364" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1960</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We are giving away our most precious resource for free and to as many as ask for it. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the concept of continuous partial attention and how we can get back what we need most.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We are giving away our most precious resource for free and to as many as ask for it. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the concept of continuous partial attention and how we can get back what we need most.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Knowing vs. Being Known</title>
      <itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>186</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Knowing vs. Being Known</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">95f6440a-3728-430c-8aa6-938de380da0c</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b982f57</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[In a world and culture that prioritizes what we know and being right, the importance of being known is long forgotten. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about the practice of silence, stillness, and solitude and its ability to change how we are known by God and others.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[In a world and culture that prioritizes what we know and being right, the importance of being known is long forgotten. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about the practice of silence, stillness, and solitude and its ability to change how we are known by God and others.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 11:34:21 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/1b982f57/3669f185.mp3" length="58045772" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1813</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In a world and culture that prioritizes what we know and being right, the importance of being known is long forgotten. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about the practice of silence, stillness, and solitude and its ability to change how we are known by God and others.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In a world and culture that prioritizes what we know and being right, the importance of being known is long forgotten. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about the practice of silence, stillness, and solitude and its ability to change how we are</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Have Yourself A Little Messy Christmas</title>
      <itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>185</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Have Yourself A Little Messy Christmas</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">950007c4-5320-460a-a6b6-95fc73329289</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/7147f402</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 18:27:30 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/7147f402/e5f9e9dc.mp3" length="35716497" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1116</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Worth Sharing</title>
      <itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>184</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Worth Sharing</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">1a85674c-fdc2-4011-b470-5c7de1ad0b22</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc1915eb</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Miracles are signs, and when we explore the signs, they lead us to discover the presence of God all around us. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of the angels and shepherds and talks about how the message of God's presence we experience at Christmas is worth sharing with others.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Miracles are signs, and when we explore the signs, they lead us to discover the presence of God all around us. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of the angels and shepherds and talks about how the message of God's presence we experience at Christmas is worth sharing with others.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:01:42 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/cc1915eb/ec62378c.mp3" length="50596219" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1580</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Miracles are signs, and when we explore the signs, they lead us to discover the presence of God all around us. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of the angels and shepherds and talks about how the message of God's presence we experience at Christmas is worth sharing with others.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Miracles are signs, and when we explore the signs, they lead us to discover the presence of God all around us. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of the angels and shepherds and talks about how the message of God's presence we experi</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How Can It Be?</title>
      <itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>183</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How Can It Be?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">4ad2bb39-2f24-49bb-8383-7c050ab06238</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/def83933</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[The virgin birth is the most doubted detail of the Christmas story - you only need a short lesson in anatomy to understand why. But in this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how Mary moves from doubt to trust and how we can do the same in the midst of the invitations to experience the miraculous all around us.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[The virgin birth is the most doubted detail of the Christmas story - you only need a short lesson in anatomy to understand why. But in this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how Mary moves from doubt to trust and how we can do the same in the midst of the invitations to experience the miraculous all around us.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:40:11 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/def83933/e5ad4f2f.mp3" length="50252624" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1570</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>The virgin birth is the most doubted detail of the Christmas story - you only need a short lesson in anatomy to understand why. But in this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how Mary moves from doubt to trust and how we can do the same in the midst of the invitations to experience the miraculous all around us.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The virgin birth is the most doubted detail of the Christmas story - you only need a short lesson in anatomy to understand why. But in this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how Mary moves from doubt to trust and how we can do the same in the midst of </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Star of Wonder</title>
      <itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>182</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Star of Wonder</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">318a9ef5-3e00-4eaf-8ce1-9903060e243e</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/8dfcfc5f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[As used in scripture, a miracle is "a work of God that points to the presence of God." Nowhere is this more evident than the star leading the wise men to Bethlehem and baby Jesus. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can identify the miracles in our life and accept the invitation to experience God's presence.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[As used in scripture, a miracle is "a work of God that points to the presence of God." Nowhere is this more evident than the star leading the wise men to Bethlehem and baby Jesus. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can identify the miracles in our life and accept the invitation to experience God's presence.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:43:37 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/8dfcfc5f/82adc56e.mp3" length="48330484" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1510</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>As used in scripture, a miracle is "a work of God that points to the presence of God." Nowhere is this more evident than the star leading the wise men to Bethlehem and baby Jesus. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can identify the miracles in our life and accept the invitation to experience God's presence.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>As used in scripture, a miracle is "a work of God that points to the presence of God." Nowhere is this more evident than the star leading the wise men to Bethlehem and baby Jesus. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how we can identify the miracl</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Believing in the Miracles</title>
      <itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>181</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Believing in the Miracles</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e3f90bb5-8c3c-44f6-86d2-dd626344b869</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/15457577</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Since the 1500s, our worldview about miracles has shifted drastically. We used to live in what Charles Taylor calls an enchanted world. Believing in such a world made it easy to see miracles all around us. But now, things have changed. We are less prone to see the miracles all around us. Rev. Allie Shulman walks us through the first miracle of the Advent season to show us how we can believe in miracles once again.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Since the 1500s, our worldview about miracles has shifted drastically. We used to live in what Charles Taylor calls an enchanted world. Believing in such a world made it easy to see miracles all around us. But now, things have changed. We are less prone to see the miracles all around us. Rev. Allie Shulman walks us through the first miracle of the Advent season to show us how we can believe in miracles once again.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:25:21 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/15457577/b448b018.mp3" length="48940232" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1529</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Since the 1500s, our worldview about miracles has shifted drastically. We used to live in what Charles Taylor calls an enchanted world. Believing in such a world made it easy to see miracles all around us. But now, things have changed. We are less prone to see the miracles all around us. Rev. Allie Shulman walks us through the first miracle of the Advent season to show us how we can believe in miracles once again.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Since the 1500s, our worldview about miracles has shifted drastically. We used to live in what Charles Taylor calls an enchanted world. Believing in such a world made it easy to see miracles all around us. But now, things have changed. We are less prone t</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Deeper Roots. Greater Growth.</title>
      <itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>180</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Deeper Roots. Greater Growth.</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Does life seem stagnant, constricted, or lacking in vibrancy? Growth is the ultimate expression of a flourishing life. And as we see with trees - greater growth requires deeper roots. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer lays out how we can develop deeper roots and experience a flourishing life full of growth.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Does life seem stagnant, constricted, or lacking in vibrancy? Growth is the ultimate expression of a flourishing life. And as we see with trees - greater growth requires deeper roots. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer lays out how we can develop deeper roots and experience a flourishing life full of growth.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:26:53 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1398</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Does life seem stagnant, constricted, or lacking in vibrancy? Growth is the ultimate expression of a flourishing life. And as we see with trees - greater growth requires deeper roots. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer lays out how we can develop deeper roots and experience a flourishing life full of growth.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Does life seem stagnant, constricted, or lacking in vibrancy? Growth is the ultimate expression of a flourishing life. And as we see with trees - greater growth requires deeper roots. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer lays out how we can develop deepe</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>How to Live a Generous Life</title>
      <itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>179</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Live a Generous Life</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[In a forest, the largest trees are also the most generous - encoded into their biology is an understanding that a flourishing life is a generous life and so they share their resources freely. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares guidance for how to live a generous life whether you have a little or a lot.]]>
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        <![CDATA[In a forest, the largest trees are also the most generous - encoded into their biology is an understanding that a flourishing life is a generous life and so they share their resources freely. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares guidance for how to live a generous life whether you have a little or a lot.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 11:37:04 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1830</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In a forest, the largest trees are also the most generous - encoded into their biology is an understanding that a flourishing life is a generous life and so they share their resources freely. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares guidance for how to live a generous life whether you have a little or a lot.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In a forest, the largest trees are also the most generous - encoded into their biology is an understanding that a flourishing life is a generous life and so they share their resources freely. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares guidance for how t</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>How to Grow Rightly</title>
      <itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>178</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Grow Rightly</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Gardening requires constant vigilance. The gardener must actively tend her treasured plant for it to reach its potential. This fact in nature can sometimes escape us when it comes to our own spiritual growth.

Rev. Allie Shulman continues in The Wisdom of Trees series by discussing how a flourishing life nurtures proper (and pruned) growth.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Gardening requires constant vigilance. The gardener must actively tend her treasured plant for it to reach its potential. This fact in nature can sometimes escape us when it comes to our own spiritual growth.

Rev. Allie Shulman continues in The Wisdom of Trees series by discussing how a flourishing life nurtures proper (and pruned) growth.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:01:58 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1666</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Gardening requires constant vigilance. The gardener must actively tend her treasured plant for it to reach its potential. This fact in nature can sometimes escape us when it comes to our own spiritual growth.

Rev. Allie Shulman continues in The Wisdom of Trees series by discussing how a flourishing life nurtures proper (and pruned) growth.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Gardening requires constant vigilance. The gardener must actively tend her treasured plant for it to reach its potential. This fact in nature can sometimes escape us when it comes to our own spiritual growth.

Rev. Allie Shulman continues in The Wisdom </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A One-Tree Forest</title>
      <itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>177</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A One-Tree Forest</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2360f6a9</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Over the last 50 years, there has been an erosion of social connection in families, communities, and churches that has left us isolated and depressed, yet convinced that this is normal and everything is fine.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer uses the example of Pando, a one-tree forest consisting of 47,000 members of the same massive aspen root system in Central Utah, to challenge us to recommit to a connected life and casts a vision for who The Grove Church needs to be.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Over the last 50 years, there has been an erosion of social connection in families, communities, and churches that has left us isolated and depressed, yet convinced that this is normal and everything is fine.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer uses the example of Pando, a one-tree forest consisting of 47,000 members of the same massive aspen root system in Central Utah, to challenge us to recommit to a connected life and casts a vision for who The Grove Church needs to be.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:25:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1439</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Over the last 50 years, there has been an erosion of social connection in families, communities, and churches that has left us isolated and depressed, yet convinced that this is normal and everything is fine.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer uses the example of Pando, a one-tree forest consisting of 47,000 members of the same massive aspen root system in Central Utah, to challenge us to recommit to a connected life and casts a vision for who The Grove Church needs to be.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Over the last 50 years, there has been an erosion of social connection in families, communities, and churches that has left us isolated and depressed, yet convinced that this is normal and everything is fine.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer uses </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Story You're Living</title>
      <itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>176</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Story You're Living</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA["Everyone loves a great story. But beyond entertainment story is essential. We understand our lives through the stories we tell. These stories create meaning, identify heroes and villains, and guide us on how to live. But not every story is created equally.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the newest principle, discerned from the wisdom of trees, to help us live a life-giving story."]]>
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        <![CDATA["Everyone loves a great story. But beyond entertainment story is essential. We understand our lives through the stories we tell. These stories create meaning, identify heroes and villains, and guide us on how to live. But not every story is created equally.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the newest principle, discerned from the wisdom of trees, to help us live a life-giving story."]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:37:09 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1642</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"Everyone loves a great story. But beyond entertainment story is essential. We understand our lives through the stories we tell. These stories create meaning, identify heroes and villains, and guide us on how to live. But not every story is created equally.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the newest principle, discerned from the wisdom of trees, to help us live a life-giving story."</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"Everyone loves a great story. But beyond entertainment story is essential. We understand our lives through the stories we tell. These stories create meaning, identify heroes and villains, and guide us on how to live. But not every story is created equall</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>How To Find Life-Giving Rhythms</title>
      <itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>175</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How To Find Life-Giving Rhythms</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/815bc04b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Trees have rhythms. These rhythms helps them maintain and generate life. Rhythms can do the same for us. Rev. Allie Shulman leads us through how spiritual rhythms can better shape our life with God.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Trees have rhythms. These rhythms helps them maintain and generate life. Rhythms can do the same for us. Rev. Allie Shulman leads us through how spiritual rhythms can better shape our life with God.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:11:34 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1946</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Trees have rhythms. These rhythms helps them maintain and generate life. Rhythms can do the same for us. Rev. Allie Shulman leads us through how spiritual rhythms can better shape our life with God.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Trees have rhythms. These rhythms helps them maintain and generate life. Rhythms can do the same for us. Rev. Allie Shulman leads us through how spiritual rhythms can better shape our life with God.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A Purposeful Life</title>
      <itunes:episode>174</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>174</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Purposeful Life</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3d281f9</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[We all want a successful life. We want our relationships, families, careers, health, and businesses to grow and prosper rapidly and abundantly. The question is, how do we make this happen?

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the first of seven principles, discerned from the wisdom of trees, to help us live a life of purpose and meaning.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[We all want a successful life. We want our relationships, families, careers, health, and businesses to grow and prosper rapidly and abundantly. The question is, how do we make this happen?

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the first of seven principles, discerned from the wisdom of trees, to help us live a life of purpose and meaning.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 11:50:53 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b3d281f9/6fac17cd.mp3" length="46268917" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1445</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We all want a successful life. We want our relationships, families, careers, health, and businesses to grow and prosper rapidly and abundantly. The question is, how do we make this happen?

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the first of seven principles, discerned from the wisdom of trees, to help us live a life of purpose and meaning.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We all want a successful life. We want our relationships, families, careers, health, and businesses to grow and prosper rapidly and abundantly. The question is, how do we make this happen?

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the first of seven</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What's Our Role?</title>
      <itunes:episode>173</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>173</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What's Our Role?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">70d899bf-6ae2-40d0-982c-bfa7952f93b2</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe83bd70</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer teaches about the ancient patriarchal custom of a redeemer, a role that is important for followers of Jesus today. We have been blessed to be a blessing, which often looks like bringing people back into the family of God.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer teaches about the ancient patriarchal custom of a redeemer, a role that is important for followers of Jesus today. We have been blessed to be a blessing, which often looks like bringing people back into the family of God.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:41:16 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/fe83bd70/d7f5ceb4.mp3" length="26445482" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1651</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer teaches about the ancient patriarchal custom of a redeemer, a role that is important for followers of Jesus today. We have been blessed to be a blessing, which often looks like bringing people back into the family of God.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer teaches about the ancient patriarchal custom of a redeemer, a role that is important for followers of Jesus today. We have been blessed to be a blessing, which often looks like bringing people back into the family of </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Biblical Hospitality</title>
      <itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>172</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Biblical Hospitality</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">3c13a88a-6319-4134-ac0f-97dc371c4f5f</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc297c40</link>
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        <![CDATA[When strangers show up on your doorstep, what is your response? Do you invite them inside and cook a meal, serving them on your finest china? Or do you hesitate even to answer the door at all? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the concept of biblical hospitality and challenges us to adopt an elevated standard and reconsider how we engage with those around us. ]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[When strangers show up on your doorstep, what is your response? Do you invite them inside and cook a meal, serving them on your finest china? Or do you hesitate even to answer the door at all? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the concept of biblical hospitality and challenges us to adopt an elevated standard and reconsider how we engage with those around us. ]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:25:34 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/fc297c40/34ff4b29.mp3" length="56865129" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1776</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>When strangers show up on your doorstep, what is your response? Do you invite them inside and cook a meal, serving them on your finest china? Or do you hesitate even to answer the door at all? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the concept of biblical hospitality and challenges us to adopt an elevated standard and reconsider how we engage with those around us. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>When strangers show up on your doorstep, what is your response? Do you invite them inside and cook a meal, serving them on your finest china? Or do you hesitate even to answer the door at all? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the concept o</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A Tribe Called Blessed</title>
      <itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>171</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Tribe Called Blessed</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">36d9e036-acd4-455f-a4ed-843dff88ad16</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/852c74e2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[There’s a story in Genesis 12 where God tells Abraham, “I will bless you... and will bless all people through you.” 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer unpacks the concept of “blessed to be a blessing” and teaches us something fundamental about God’s desire to bless humanity AND his expectations that we are the way this blessing happens. 

This idea is an essential principle of the whole Bible. It’s not just about Abraham - this is a statement of purpose that applies to everyone who, through faith, becomes part of the people of God. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[There’s a story in Genesis 12 where God tells Abraham, “I will bless you... and will bless all people through you.” 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer unpacks the concept of “blessed to be a blessing” and teaches us something fundamental about God’s desire to bless humanity AND his expectations that we are the way this blessing happens. 

This idea is an essential principle of the whole Bible. It’s not just about Abraham - this is a statement of purpose that applies to everyone who, through faith, becomes part of the people of God. ]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:26:58 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>849</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>There’s a story in Genesis 12 where God tells Abraham, “I will bless you... and will bless all people through you.” 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer unpacks the concept of “blessed to be a blessing” and teaches us something fundamental about God’s desire to bless humanity AND his expectations that we are the way this blessing happens. 

This idea is an essential principle of the whole Bible. It’s not just about Abraham - this is a statement of purpose that applies to everyone who, through faith, becomes part of the people of God. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>There’s a story in Genesis 12 where God tells Abraham, “I will bless you... and will bless all people through you.” 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer unpacks the concept of “blessed to be a blessing” and teaches us something fundamental about God’</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Are You Listening to God's Call?</title>
      <itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>170</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Are You Listening to God's Call?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a06cf8ff</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[In learning to listen and respond to God's calling, there are obstacles along the way that we can run into that interfere and make it more challenging for us. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of Saul, the first king of Israel, to show how a man chosen and called by God struggled to continue to listen and follow God's calling throughout his life and what we can learn from his story.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[In learning to listen and respond to God's calling, there are obstacles along the way that we can run into that interfere and make it more challenging for us. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of Saul, the first king of Israel, to show how a man chosen and called by God struggled to continue to listen and follow God's calling throughout his life and what we can learn from his story.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:01:06 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a06cf8ff/31535853.mp3" length="36450245" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2275</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In learning to listen and respond to God's calling, there are obstacles along the way that we can run into that interfere and make it more challenging for us. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of Saul, the first king of Israel, to show how a man chosen and called by God struggled to continue to listen and follow God's calling throughout his life and what we can learn from his story.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In learning to listen and respond to God's calling, there are obstacles along the way that we can run into that interfere and make it more challenging for us. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of Saul, the first king of Israel, to s</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>For Such A Time As This</title>
      <itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>169</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>For Such A Time As This</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/98908964</link>
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        <![CDATA[How do you know when God's calling you? Do you wait for the clouds to part, a dove to descend, or a loud voice from the heavens to call out? One of the biggest challenges in understanding our calling is recognizing it in the first place. 

Rev. Stephen Lohoefer explores the call story of Esther, to shed some light on the challenges of hearing and accepting God's calling.]]>
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        <![CDATA[How do you know when God's calling you? Do you wait for the clouds to part, a dove to descend, or a loud voice from the heavens to call out? One of the biggest challenges in understanding our calling is recognizing it in the first place. 

Rev. Stephen Lohoefer explores the call story of Esther, to shed some light on the challenges of hearing and accepting God's calling.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:36:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1962</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>How do you know when God's calling you? Do you wait for the clouds to part, a dove to descend, or a loud voice from the heavens to call out? One of the biggest challenges in understanding our calling is recognizing it in the first place. 

Rev. Stephen Lohoefer explores the call story of Esther, to shed some light on the challenges of hearing and accepting God's calling.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>How do you know when God's calling you? Do you wait for the clouds to part, a dove to descend, or a loud voice from the heavens to call out? One of the biggest challenges in understanding our calling is recognizing it in the first place. 

Rev. Stephen </itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A Voice in the Night </title>
      <itunes:episode>168</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>168</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What would you do if you heard a voice calling in the middle of the night? Would you follow it? Would you bury your head in your pillow and take some Advil PM? Would you even know what to listen for?</p><p>Rev. Allie Shulman explores the story of Samuel, a faithful servant of God whose sense of calling flips everything we assume about being called on its head. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What would you do if you heard a voice calling in the middle of the night? Would you follow it? Would you bury your head in your pillow and take some Advil PM? Would you even know what to listen for?</p><p>Rev. Allie Shulman explores the story of Samuel, a faithful servant of God whose sense of calling flips everything we assume about being called on its head. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:52:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1400</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>What would you do if you heard a voice calling in the middle of the night? Would you follow it? Would you bury your head in your pillow and take some Advil PM? Would you even know what to listen for?</p><p>Rev. Allie Shulman explores the story of Samuel, a faithful servant of God whose sense of calling flips everything we assume about being called on its head. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Still Searching</title>
      <itunes:episode>167</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>167</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Still Searching</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[We are all searching for our ultimate purpose and significance. We may not use this language or even be fully aware of this truth, but we experience the effects of this search daily. From the careers we pursue to the people we share our lives with to how we spend our energies and resources - we all seek fulfillment of this deep longing for purpose.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the idea of calling and how we can live with the highest purpose and fulfillment possible by listening and responding to God's call upon our life.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[We are all searching for our ultimate purpose and significance. We may not use this language or even be fully aware of this truth, but we experience the effects of this search daily. From the careers we pursue to the people we share our lives with to how we spend our energies and resources - we all seek fulfillment of this deep longing for purpose.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the idea of calling and how we can live with the highest purpose and fulfillment possible by listening and responding to God's call upon our life.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2022 11:41:35 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1651</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We are all searching for our ultimate purpose and significance. We may not use this language or even be fully aware of this truth, but we experience the effects of this search daily. From the careers we pursue to the people we share our lives with to how we spend our energies and resources - we all seek fulfillment of this deep longing for purpose.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer introduces the idea of calling and how we can live with the highest purpose and fulfillment possible by listening and responding to God's call upon our life.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We are all searching for our ultimate purpose and significance. We may not use this language or even be fully aware of this truth, but we experience the effects of this search daily. From the careers we pursue to the people we share our lives with to how </itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Vainglory &amp; Humility</title>
      <itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>166</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Vainglory &amp; Humility</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e131742</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[We all feel and experience a deep desire to be well known and well liked, publicly approved of, and applauded. Whether or not we are successful in gaining this approval, it's still something we wrestle with. 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer describes how when our desire for recognition grows out of control, we find ourselves caught in the vice of vainglory, and what we can do to escape this vice's dangerous grip.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[We all feel and experience a deep desire to be well known and well liked, publicly approved of, and applauded. Whether or not we are successful in gaining this approval, it's still something we wrestle with. 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer describes how when our desire for recognition grows out of control, we find ourselves caught in the vice of vainglory, and what we can do to escape this vice's dangerous grip.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2395</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We all feel and experience a deep desire to be well known and well liked, publicly approved of, and applauded. Whether or not we are successful in gaining this approval, it's still something we wrestle with. 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer describes how when our desire for recognition grows out of control, we find ourselves caught in the vice of vainglory, and what we can do to escape this vice's dangerous grip.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We all feel and experience a deep desire to be well known and well liked, publicly approved of, and applauded. Whether or not we are successful in gaining this approval, it's still something we wrestle with. 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer descr</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Greed: I want it all</title>
      <itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>165</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Greed: I want it all</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c30607e</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA["We all long for financial freedom, but what does that actually mean? Does it mean never having to work again, securing our retirement future, or having the freedom to spend without worry? 

Ultimately, financial freedom is rooted in our desire for control. We want to be able to guarantee our happiness and security - and we trust that financial freedom is the surest way to achieve it. 

But scripture talks about gaining a different kind of financial freedom and one that protects us from the dangers of the vice of greed. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer helps us identify how we can achieve this kind of financial freedom."]]>
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        <![CDATA["We all long for financial freedom, but what does that actually mean? Does it mean never having to work again, securing our retirement future, or having the freedom to spend without worry? 

Ultimately, financial freedom is rooted in our desire for control. We want to be able to guarantee our happiness and security - and we trust that financial freedom is the surest way to achieve it. 

But scripture talks about gaining a different kind of financial freedom and one that protects us from the dangers of the vice of greed. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer helps us identify how we can achieve this kind of financial freedom."]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2395</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"We all long for financial freedom, but what does that actually mean? Does it mean never having to work again, securing our retirement future, or having the freedom to spend without worry? 

Ultimately, financial freedom is rooted in our desire for control. We want to be able to guarantee our happiness and security - and we trust that financial freedom is the surest way to achieve it. 

But scripture talks about gaining a different kind of financial freedom and one that protects us from the dangers of the vice of greed. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer helps us identify how we can achieve this kind of financial freedom."</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"We all long for financial freedom, but what does that actually mean? Does it mean never having to work again, securing our retirement future, or having the freedom to spend without worry? 

Ultimately, financial freedom is rooted in our desire for cont</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Lust: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby</title>
      <itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>164</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Lust: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[]]>
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        <![CDATA[]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2327</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Envy: The Green-Eyed Monster We Can't Seem to Beat</title>
      <itunes:episode>163</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>163</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Envy: The Green-Eyed Monster We Can't Seem to Beat</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Of all the vices, only envy is no fun at all. At least with gluttony, you get good food. With sloth, you don’t have to do hard things. Envy is just…the pits.

Wanting what someone else has or to be what someone else is (lucky, smart, beautiful, etc.) makes you bitter. Resentful. It severs relationships. It can turn an ordinary person into a monster. We know envy is bad for us. But then how come we keep living it out? How come we can’t free ourselves from it?

Rev. Allie Shulman continues our series on Vices and Virtues.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Of all the vices, only envy is no fun at all. At least with gluttony, you get good food. With sloth, you don’t have to do hard things. Envy is just…the pits.

Wanting what someone else has or to be what someone else is (lucky, smart, beautiful, etc.) makes you bitter. Resentful. It severs relationships. It can turn an ordinary person into a monster. We know envy is bad for us. But then how come we keep living it out? How come we can’t free ourselves from it?

Rev. Allie Shulman continues our series on Vices and Virtues.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1669</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Of all the vices, only envy is no fun at all. At least with gluttony, you get good food. With sloth, you don’t have to do hard things. Envy is just…the pits.

Wanting what someone else has or to be what someone else is (lucky, smart, beautiful, etc.) makes you bitter. Resentful. It severs relationships. It can turn an ordinary person into a monster. We know envy is bad for us. But then how come we keep living it out? How come we can’t free ourselves from it?

Rev. Allie Shulman continues our series on Vices and Virtues.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Of all the vices, only envy is no fun at all. At least with gluttony, you get good food. With sloth, you don’t have to do hard things. Envy is just…the pits.

Wanting what someone else has or to be what someone else is (lucky, smart, beautiful, etc.) ma</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Wrath: Why Am I So Angry?</title>
      <itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>162</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Wrath: Why Am I So Angry?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[From the hateful comments on social media to 24-hour vitriol from news pundits to national and global political and social unrest - doesn't it feel like everyone is angry all the time?

Anger as an emotion in response to an offense is understandable and normal - but when it becomes chronic, when it becomes a habit, when we are constantly offended and angry - this becomes a problem we must address.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about how to handle our anger and how Christians should confront injury, offense, and injustice in our lives and the world.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[From the hateful comments on social media to 24-hour vitriol from news pundits to national and global political and social unrest - doesn't it feel like everyone is angry all the time?

Anger as an emotion in response to an offense is understandable and normal - but when it becomes chronic, when it becomes a habit, when we are constantly offended and angry - this becomes a problem we must address.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about how to handle our anger and how Christians should confront injury, offense, and injustice in our lives and the world.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:59:36 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2235</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>From the hateful comments on social media to 24-hour vitriol from news pundits to national and global political and social unrest - doesn't it feel like everyone is angry all the time?

Anger as an emotion in response to an offense is understandable and normal - but when it becomes chronic, when it becomes a habit, when we are constantly offended and angry - this becomes a problem we must address.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about how to handle our anger and how Christians should confront injury, offense, and injustice in our lives and the world.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>From the hateful comments on social media to 24-hour vitriol from news pundits to national and global political and social unrest - doesn't it feel like everyone is angry all the time?

Anger as an emotion in response to an offense is understandable and</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Sloth: Why We Feel Restless and Resigned</title>
      <itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>161</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Sloth: Why We Feel Restless and Resigned</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/99fb878c</link>
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        <![CDATA[Our society measures personal worth in terms of productivity, efficiency, and the maximization of our potential. But what if that's all wrong? What if busyness and workaholism aren't virtues but telltale symptoms of a deadly vice? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a new understanding of the vice of sloth and how we can find peace in our restlessness.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Our society measures personal worth in terms of productivity, efficiency, and the maximization of our potential. But what if that's all wrong? What if busyness and workaholism aren't virtues but telltale symptoms of a deadly vice? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a new understanding of the vice of sloth and how we can find peace in our restlessness.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 11:38:56 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/99fb878c/0a061642.mp3" length="69309153" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2164</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Our society measures personal worth in terms of productivity, efficiency, and the maximization of our potential. But what if that's all wrong? What if busyness and workaholism aren't virtues but telltale symptoms of a deadly vice? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a new understanding of the vice of sloth and how we can find peace in our restlessness.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Our society measures personal worth in terms of productivity, efficiency, and the maximization of our potential. But what if that's all wrong? What if busyness and workaholism aren't virtues but telltale symptoms of a deadly vice? In this sermon, Rev. Ste</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>You Are Why You Eat</title>
      <itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>160</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>You Are Why You Eat</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[]]>
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        <![CDATA[]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:33:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2111</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Harmful Habits</title>
      <itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>159</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Harmful Habits</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/19cfab4c</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[A vice is a habit, a pattern of action, that develops into a character trait - and so, in short, what we do determines who we become. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer helps us examine the vices in our life and learn how to avoid their destructive patterns in pursuit of Christ-like virtues.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[A vice is a habit, a pattern of action, that develops into a character trait - and so, in short, what we do determines who we become. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer helps us examine the vices in our life and learn how to avoid their destructive patterns in pursuit of Christ-like virtues.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:48:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/19cfab4c/1c20827d.mp3" length="57051999" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1781</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>A vice is a habit, a pattern of action, that develops into a character trait - and so, in short, what we do determines who we become. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer helps us examine the vices in our life and learn how to avoid their destructive patterns in pursuit of Christ-like virtues.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A vice is a habit, a pattern of action, that develops into a character trait - and so, in short, what we do determines who we become. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer helps us examine the vices in our life and learn how to avoid their destructive pat</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Pentecost Sunday</title>
      <itunes:episode>158</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>158</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Pentecost Sunday</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b941f47a</link>
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        <![CDATA[Tongues of fire?! Violent wind?! If you've never celebrated Pentecost before, it is a special day on the church calendar that marks the official end of the Easter season and the birth of the church itself. 

This Sunday, we celebrate a famous scene in the book of Acts when the Holy Spirit fills the disciples with the power to bring heaven on earth. That legacy lives on in us-- the church! As followers of Jesus, we too have the Holy Spirit within us, empowering us to bring the kingdom of God here, right now, in our homes, our workplaces, and our lives. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Tongues of fire?! Violent wind?! If you've never celebrated Pentecost before, it is a special day on the church calendar that marks the official end of the Easter season and the birth of the church itself. 

This Sunday, we celebrate a famous scene in the book of Acts when the Holy Spirit fills the disciples with the power to bring heaven on earth. That legacy lives on in us-- the church! As followers of Jesus, we too have the Holy Spirit within us, empowering us to bring the kingdom of God here, right now, in our homes, our workplaces, and our lives. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:53:29 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1633</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Tongues of fire?! Violent wind?! If you've never celebrated Pentecost before, it is a special day on the church calendar that marks the official end of the Easter season and the birth of the church itself. 

This Sunday, we celebrate a famous scene in the book of Acts when the Holy Spirit fills the disciples with the power to bring heaven on earth. That legacy lives on in us-- the church! As followers of Jesus, we too have the Holy Spirit within us, empowering us to bring the kingdom of God here, right now, in our homes, our workplaces, and our lives. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Tongues of fire?! Violent wind?! If you've never celebrated Pentecost before, it is a special day on the church calendar that marks the official end of the Easter season and the birth of the church itself. 

This Sunday, we celebrate a famous scene in t</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Call To Action</title>
      <itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>157</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Call To Action</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 11:59:27 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1594</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>What's Your Plan?</title>
      <itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>156</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What's Your Plan?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c13c05b</link>
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        <![CDATA[In a story, the plan is given to the hero by the guide. It lays out the path for the hero to follow and explains who the hero needs to become to succeed. We see this in Star Wars with Obi-Wan Kenobi teaching Luke how to use the Force. 

Similarly, we long for a plan in our own lives - someone or something to tell us what to do and who to become. But the danger comes when we trust the wrong guide and follow a bad plan. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the plan available to all of us and how to follow it.]]>
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        <![CDATA[In a story, the plan is given to the hero by the guide. It lays out the path for the hero to follow and explains who the hero needs to become to succeed. We see this in Star Wars with Obi-Wan Kenobi teaching Luke how to use the Force. 

Similarly, we long for a plan in our own lives - someone or something to tell us what to do and who to become. But the danger comes when we trust the wrong guide and follow a bad plan. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the plan available to all of us and how to follow it.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 12:11:23 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1640</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In a story, the plan is given to the hero by the guide. It lays out the path for the hero to follow and explains who the hero needs to become to succeed. We see this in Star Wars with Obi-Wan Kenobi teaching Luke how to use the Force. 

Similarly, we long for a plan in our own lives - someone or something to tell us what to do and who to become. But the danger comes when we trust the wrong guide and follow a bad plan. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the plan available to all of us and how to follow it.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In a story, the plan is given to the hero by the guide. It lays out the path for the hero to follow and explains who the hero needs to become to succeed. We see this in Star Wars with Obi-Wan Kenobi teaching Luke how to use the Force. 

Similarly, we lo</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>We all need a guide</title>
      <itunes:episode>155</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>155</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>We all need a guide</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[Obi-Wan Kenobi. Gandolf. Dumbledore. Every good hero needs a guide to help them navigate their great adventure. This Mother's Day, Rev. Allie Shulman talks about what it means to have a guide, who our true guide is, and how to more faithfully access his guidance.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Obi-Wan Kenobi. Gandolf. Dumbledore. Every good hero needs a guide to help them navigate their great adventure. This Mother's Day, Rev. Allie Shulman talks about what it means to have a guide, who our true guide is, and how to more faithfully access his guidance.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 12:03:15 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1772</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Obi-Wan Kenobi. Gandolf. Dumbledore. Every good hero needs a guide to help them navigate their great adventure. This Mother's Day, Rev. Allie Shulman talks about what it means to have a guide, who our true guide is, and how to more faithfully access his guidance.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Obi-Wan Kenobi. Gandolf. Dumbledore. Every good hero needs a guide to help them navigate their great adventure. This Mother's Day, Rev. Allie Shulman talks about what it means to have a guide, who our true guide is, and how to more faithfully access his g</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Call to Adventure</title>
      <itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>153</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Call to Adventure</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[We are all living a story. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how the quality of our story depends on how we respond to the call to adventure, that moment that disrupts the status quo, throws us into the unknown and challenges our abilities and confidence.]]>
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        <![CDATA[We are all living a story. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how the quality of our story depends on how we respond to the call to adventure, that moment that disrupts the status quo, throws us into the unknown and challenges our abilities and confidence.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 12:27:41 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1488</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We are all living a story. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how the quality of our story depends on how we respond to the call to adventure, that moment that disrupts the status quo, throws us into the unknown and challenges our abilities and confidence.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We are all living a story. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how the quality of our story depends on how we respond to the call to adventure, that moment that disrupts the status quo, throws us into the unknown and challenges our abilities and </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>This is our story</title>
      <itunes:episode>152</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>152</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>This is our story</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae3e4b42</link>
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        <![CDATA[Rev. Allie Shulman talks about the impact of stories in our lives and on our brains. Then, she tells us a story - THE story- for this Bible Sunday.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Rev. Allie Shulman talks about the impact of stories in our lives and on our brains. Then, she tells us a story - THE story- for this Bible Sunday.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:47:55 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1402</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Rev. Allie Shulman talks about the impact of stories in our lives and on our brains. Then, she tells us a story - THE story- for this Bible Sunday.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Rev. Allie Shulman talks about the impact of stories in our lives and on our brains. Then, she tells us a story - THE story- for this Bible Sunday.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>An Easter Earthquake</title>
      <itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>151</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>An Easter Earthquake</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/205d7deb</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[When the ground on which you stand becomes unstable, and everything begins to fall apart, what do you hold on to? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares an Easter message to help us find an unshakable ground.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[When the ground on which you stand becomes unstable, and everything begins to fall apart, what do you hold on to? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares an Easter message to help us find an unshakable ground.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:42:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1842</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>When the ground on which you stand becomes unstable, and everything begins to fall apart, what do you hold on to? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares an Easter message to help us find an unshakable ground.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>When the ground on which you stand becomes unstable, and everything begins to fall apart, what do you hold on to? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares an Easter message to help us find an unshakable ground.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What Is Your Foundation?</title>
      <itunes:episode>150</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>150</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What Is Your Foundation?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[]]>
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        <![CDATA[]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1638</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What's your treasure?</title>
      <itunes:episode>148</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>148</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What's your treasure?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[Everyone has treasures. This is an essential part of what it is to be human. But what we treasure says a lot about who we are and how our life goes. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares Jesus' teaching on this question, "what's your treasure?" and why it matters so much.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Everyone has treasures. This is an essential part of what it is to be human. But what we treasure says a lot about who we are and how our life goes. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares Jesus' teaching on this question, "what's your treasure?" and why it matters so much.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:51:50 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1120</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Everyone has treasures. This is an essential part of what it is to be human. But what we treasure says a lot about who we are and how our life goes. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares Jesus' teaching on this question, "what's your treasure?" and why it matters so much.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Everyone has treasures. This is an essential part of what it is to be human. But what we treasure says a lot about who we are and how our life goes. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares Jesus' teaching on this question, "what's your treasure?" and</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>How's your heart?</title>
      <itunes:episode>147</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>147</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How's your heart?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA["How's your heart?

As we move through this series on the Sermon on the Mount, we see time and time again how our motivation, or our heart, matters most. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at Jesus' litmus test for true discipleship - and how to know if your heart is in the right place."]]>
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        <![CDATA["How's your heart?

As we move through this series on the Sermon on the Mount, we see time and time again how our motivation, or our heart, matters most. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at Jesus' litmus test for true discipleship - and how to know if your heart is in the right place."]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:47:41 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1904</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"How's your heart?

As we move through this series on the Sermon on the Mount, we see time and time again how our motivation, or our heart, matters most. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at Jesus' litmus test for true discipleship - and how to know if your heart is in the right place."</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"How's your heart?

As we move through this series on the Sermon on the Mount, we see time and time again how our motivation, or our heart, matters most. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at Jesus' litmus test for true discipleship - and how t</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Are you a good person?</title>
      <itunes:episode>146</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>146</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Are you a good person?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA["Are you a good person?

According to Jesus, this might be more uncertain than you think. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows how Jesus challenges our notion of who is and isn't a good person, how we can become one, and why it matters so much. 
"]]>
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        <![CDATA["Are you a good person?

According to Jesus, this might be more uncertain than you think. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows how Jesus challenges our notion of who is and isn't a good person, how we can become one, and why it matters so much. 
"]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:39:07 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1942</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"Are you a good person?

According to Jesus, this might be more uncertain than you think. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows how Jesus challenges our notion of who is and isn't a good person, how we can become one, and why it matters so much. 
"</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"Are you a good person?

According to Jesus, this might be more uncertain than you think. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows how Jesus challenges our notion of who is and isn't a good person, how we can become one, and why it matters so much. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Are you really a disciple?</title>
      <itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>144</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Are you really a disciple?</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/242a37fe</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA["Pound for pound, word for word, the Sermon on the Mount is the most incredible collection of wisdom ever recorded.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how Jesus' teachings here, contained in chapters 5-7 of the Gospel of Matthew, reveal the relevance of God to every aspect of our existence - and its necessity to our life now more than ever."]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA["Pound for pound, word for word, the Sermon on the Mount is the most incredible collection of wisdom ever recorded.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how Jesus' teachings here, contained in chapters 5-7 of the Gospel of Matthew, reveal the relevance of God to every aspect of our existence - and its necessity to our life now more than ever."]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:38:10 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1372</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"Pound for pound, word for word, the Sermon on the Mount is the most incredible collection of wisdom ever recorded.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how Jesus' teachings here, contained in chapters 5-7 of the Gospel of Matthew, reveal the relevance of God to every aspect of our existence - and its necessity to our life now more than ever."</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"Pound for pound, word for word, the Sermon on the Mount is the most incredible collection of wisdom ever recorded.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how Jesus' teachings here, contained in chapters 5-7 of the Gospel of Matthew, reveal the r</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Hey Jealousy</title>
      <itunes:episode>143</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>143</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Hey Jealousy</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fff7ddf</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer wraps up our series, Troubled Hearts, and looks at the two-headed monster of our desire to acquire - Jealousy and Greed. 
Jealousy is the desire to have what someone else has, and greed is the desire to have more and more. 
They can be so subtle that you likely don’t think they affect you - but left unchecked, they have a significant influence over our lives and erode our relationships. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer wraps up our series, Troubled Hearts, and looks at the two-headed monster of our desire to acquire - Jealousy and Greed. 
Jealousy is the desire to have what someone else has, and greed is the desire to have more and more. 
They can be so subtle that you likely don’t think they affect you - but left unchecked, they have a significant influence over our lives and erode our relationships. ]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:49:17 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2142</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer wraps up our series, Troubled Hearts, and looks at the two-headed monster of our desire to acquire - Jealousy and Greed. 
Jealousy is the desire to have what someone else has, and greed is the desire to have more and more. 
They can be so subtle that you likely don’t think they affect you - but left unchecked, they have a significant influence over our lives and erode our relationships. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer wraps up our series, Troubled Hearts, and looks at the two-headed monster of our desire to acquire - Jealousy and Greed. 
Jealousy is the desire to have what someone else has, and greed is the desire to have more and</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A Productive Guilt </title>
      <itunes:episode>142</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>142</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Productive Guilt </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/140c60e2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[We are all guilty of something. We live with that guilt whether we acknowledge it or not. Guilt can be a constructive thing, but it also can poison our hearts and our lives in a way that ends up being destructive. 

In this sermon, Allie talks about navigating these feelings of guilt in our relationships as we continue our series Troubled Heats. ]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[We are all guilty of something. We live with that guilt whether we acknowledge it or not. Guilt can be a constructive thing, but it also can poison our hearts and our lives in a way that ends up being destructive. 

In this sermon, Allie talks about navigating these feelings of guilt in our relationships as we continue our series Troubled Heats. ]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:53:09 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/140c60e2/f467dbff.mp3" length="71733947" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2240</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We are all guilty of something. We live with that guilt whether we acknowledge it or not. Guilt can be a constructive thing, but it also can poison our hearts and our lives in a way that ends up being destructive. 

In this sermon, Allie talks about navigating these feelings of guilt in our relationships as we continue our series Troubled Heats. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We are all guilty of something. We live with that guilt whether we acknowledge it or not. Guilt can be a constructive thing, but it also can poison our hearts and our lives in a way that ends up being destructive. 

In this sermon, Allie talks about nav</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Mad Love</title>
      <itunes:episode>141</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>141</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Mad Love</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">0eef8677-5e56-4ff1-aad5-3c06cfd89639</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad8c4b16</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA["We've all felt it before. That slow boil just below the surface. Our chest tightening, pulse-quickening, face reddening, and then....BAM! We explode. 

Now anger is a normal feeling, but what happens when your anger becomes the norm. What do you do when you're always angry or can't control what happens when you get angry?

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer wrestles with one of the most common emotions that wreck our relationships - anger."]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA["We've all felt it before. That slow boil just below the surface. Our chest tightening, pulse-quickening, face reddening, and then....BAM! We explode. 

Now anger is a normal feeling, but what happens when your anger becomes the norm. What do you do when you're always angry or can't control what happens when you get angry?

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer wrestles with one of the most common emotions that wreck our relationships - anger."]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:44:10 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/ad8c4b16/f7abbe08.mp3" length="68481786" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2138</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"We've all felt it before. That slow boil just below the surface. Our chest tightening, pulse-quickening, face reddening, and then....BAM! We explode. 

Now anger is a normal feeling, but what happens when your anger becomes the norm. What do you do when you're always angry or can't control what happens when you get angry?

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer wrestles with one of the most common emotions that wreck our relationships - anger."</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"We've all felt it before. That slow boil just below the surface. Our chest tightening, pulse-quickening, face reddening, and then....BAM! We explode. 

Now anger is a normal feeling, but what happens when your anger becomes the norm. What do you do whe</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>It Starts with the Heart</title>
      <itunes:episode>140</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>140</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>It Starts with the Heart</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">60ba2012-81f7-4f78-9c2a-2ec58bea3c14</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2331a90f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Have you ever said something you didn't mean or done something you thought you'd never do? Most of us have. In the aftermath of these moments, we wonder to ourselves, "where did that come from?"

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer answers this question as we explore our new series, Troubled Hearts.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Have you ever said something you didn't mean or done something you thought you'd never do? Most of us have. In the aftermath of these moments, we wonder to ourselves, "where did that come from?"

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer answers this question as we explore our new series, Troubled Hearts.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 11:41:22 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2331a90f/8ad2fd45.mp3" length="47847813" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1494</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Have you ever said something you didn't mean or done something you thought you'd never do? Most of us have. In the aftermath of these moments, we wonder to ourselves, "where did that come from?"

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer answers this question as we explore our new series, Troubled Hearts.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever said something you didn't mean or done something you thought you'd never do? Most of us have. In the aftermath of these moments, we wonder to ourselves, "where did that come from?"

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer answers this questi</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Unanswered Prayers</title>
      <itunes:episode>139</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>139</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Unanswered Prayers</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">1a199e61-57b8-45f8-ae02-861efbc20467</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c2c21a1</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[What happens when our prayers go unanswered? How do we reconcile the gap between our reality and the future we hope for?
In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a way we can respond in prayer during difficult seasons.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[What happens when our prayers go unanswered? How do we reconcile the gap between our reality and the future we hope for?
In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a way we can respond in prayer during difficult seasons.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:31:50 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9c2c21a1/c56acce0.mp3" length="65191840" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2036</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>What happens when our prayers go unanswered? How do we reconcile the gap between our reality and the future we hope for?
In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a way we can respond in prayer during difficult seasons.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>What happens when our prayers go unanswered? How do we reconcile the gap between our reality and the future we hope for?
In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares a way we can respond in prayer during difficult seasons.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Why Asking Is So Hard</title>
      <itunes:episode>138</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>138</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Why Asking Is So Hard</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">39a8d289-3f33-4a2a-b98c-5d8df940b02c</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/64ba84bf</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Whether it's doubt, cynicism, or overconfidence in our abilities - we struggle to ask God for help. Depending on your level of self-sufficiency and pride, asking for help from others can be uncomfortable and challenging. But asking for help from God - that's a non-starter.
In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the why's and how's to ask God for help.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Whether it's doubt, cynicism, or overconfidence in our abilities - we struggle to ask God for help. Depending on your level of self-sufficiency and pride, asking for help from others can be uncomfortable and challenging. But asking for help from God - that's a non-starter.
In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the why's and how's to ask God for help.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:56:02 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/64ba84bf/4227dbc1.mp3" length="53502513" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1650</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Whether it's doubt, cynicism, or overconfidence in our abilities - we struggle to ask God for help. Depending on your level of self-sufficiency and pride, asking for help from others can be uncomfortable and challenging. But asking for help from God - that's a non-starter.
In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the why's and how's to ask God for help.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Whether it's doubt, cynicism, or overconfidence in our abilities - we struggle to ask God for help. Depending on your level of self-sufficiency and pride, asking for help from others can be uncomfortable and challenging. But asking for help from God - tha</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Overcome Cynicism</title>
      <itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>137</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to Overcome Cynicism</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">4d4da42c-cbf4-410d-8019-1a9e12818fae</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbc3cfcc</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA["The single biggest obstacle to a prayerful life is cynicism.
Cynicism has become the dominant spirit of our age and is taught in schools, reinforced in culture, and is wreaking havoc in our relationship with God. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer addresses the cynicism we experience and shows how Jesus gives us straightforward ways to overcome this obstacle and replace our cynicism with hope."]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA["The single biggest obstacle to a prayerful life is cynicism.
Cynicism has become the dominant spirit of our age and is taught in schools, reinforced in culture, and is wreaking havoc in our relationship with God. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer addresses the cynicism we experience and shows how Jesus gives us straightforward ways to overcome this obstacle and replace our cynicism with hope."]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:59:54 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/dbc3cfcc/40d262f2.mp3" length="64226548" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2005</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"The single biggest obstacle to a prayerful life is cynicism.
Cynicism has become the dominant spirit of our age and is taught in schools, reinforced in culture, and is wreaking havoc in our relationship with God. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer addresses the cynicism we experience and shows how Jesus gives us straightforward ways to overcome this obstacle and replace our cynicism with hope."</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"The single biggest obstacle to a prayerful life is cynicism.
Cynicism has become the dominant spirit of our age and is taught in schools, reinforced in culture, and is wreaking havoc in our relationship with God. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer ad</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Pray Like A Child</title>
      <itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>136</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Pray Like A Child</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">48d7741c-5e42-40af-8786-02891b4028a0</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/82c9fd5c</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Often when we sit down to pray, we try to be our best selves. It's like we're going to a dinner party and we get dressed up and put on fancy clothes, ready to impress all those we meet. The problem is Jesus specifically tells us that this type of behavior should not belong in prayer. Instead, we should approach prayer more like a child, messy, unkempt, without guile. Rev. Allie Shulman unpacks what it means to pray like a child in this Sunday's sermon. ]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Often when we sit down to pray, we try to be our best selves. It's like we're going to a dinner party and we get dressed up and put on fancy clothes, ready to impress all those we meet. The problem is Jesus specifically tells us that this type of behavior should not belong in prayer. Instead, we should approach prayer more like a child, messy, unkempt, without guile. Rev. Allie Shulman unpacks what it means to pray like a child in this Sunday's sermon. ]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 12:02:22 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/82c9fd5c/4b4e1443.mp3" length="60161864" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1878</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Often when we sit down to pray, we try to be our best selves. It's like we're going to a dinner party and we get dressed up and put on fancy clothes, ready to impress all those we meet. The problem is Jesus specifically tells us that this type of behavior should not belong in prayer. Instead, we should approach prayer more like a child, messy, unkempt, without guile. Rev. Allie Shulman unpacks what it means to pray like a child in this Sunday's sermon. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Often when we sit down to pray, we try to be our best selves. It's like we're going to a dinner party and we get dressed up and put on fancy clothes, ready to impress all those we meet. The problem is Jesus specifically tells us that this type of behavior</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Teach Us To Pray</title>
      <itunes:episode>135</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>135</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Teach Us To Pray</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f24aef03-9458-4e96-8c50-f7860cce2371</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/430c8f61</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2022 11:52:03 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/430c8f61/4f940be6.mp3" length="30386118" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1896</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Lessons &amp; Carols</title>
      <itunes:episode>134</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>134</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Lessons &amp; Carols</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">9a3f7996-1de7-49b5-b851-147e7cea67b5</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/df3add2e</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 11:51:32 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/df3add2e/1b72639f.mp3" length="87742650" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2740</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Christmas Eve</title>
      <itunes:episode>133</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>133</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Christmas Eve</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">249c5841-1831-4123-b5a9-1ded832b1891</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/babc23f1</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 11:50:46 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/babc23f1/b5ee63fa.mp3" length="39624931" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1237</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Internal Reflection</title>
      <itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>132</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Internal Reflection</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">4b983011-4588-40cc-b7d7-385ceecebcdb</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7958cea</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[The Light we search for and celebrate during Advent isn't meant to be something we keep just for ourselves. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about internal reflection and the impact it has on the world.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[The Light we search for and celebrate during Advent isn't meant to be something we keep just for ourselves. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about internal reflection and the impact it has on the world.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 11:53:55 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b7958cea/175d0e84.mp3" length="43605837" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1361</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>The Light we search for and celebrate during Advent isn't meant to be something we keep just for ourselves. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about internal reflection and the impact it has on the world.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Light we search for and celebrate during Advent isn't meant to be something we keep just for ourselves. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about internal reflection and the impact it has on the world.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Magnifying The Light</title>
      <itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>131</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Magnifying The Light</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f4df0f98-d46e-4df5-9eeb-5456b0d08aa9</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf4a8d5a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:36:25 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/bf4a8d5a/5a459290.mp3" length="23705261" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1479</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Merry and Bright</title>
      <itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>130</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Merry and Bright</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7fdd6e4</link>
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        <![CDATA[It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more decorations, more parties, and more gifts will be the secret to capturing that elusive Christmas magic feeling - and if it works, it's only short-lived. 

However, there is a way to create and experience that feeling this season. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about a simple way to experience true Christmas magic.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more decorations, more parties, and more gifts will be the secret to capturing that elusive Christmas magic feeling - and if it works, it's only short-lived. 

However, there is a way to create and experience that feeling this season. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about a simple way to experience true Christmas magic.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:48:30 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f7fdd6e4/58ac41ce.mp3" length="16939208" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1056</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more decorations, more parties, and more gifts will be the secret to capturing that elusive Christmas magic feeling - and if it works, it's only short-lived. 

However, there is a way to create and experience that feeling this season. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about a simple way to experience true Christmas magic.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more decorations, more parties, and more gifts will be the secret to capturing that elusive Christmas magic feeling - and if it works, it's only short-lived. 

However, there is a way to create and experi</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Search for Light</title>
      <itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>129</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Search for Light</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">cdce354f-4a83-493b-8fe8-d1947c3c32d9</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4ed189f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Since the beginning of time, humanity has searched for light. Light brings opportunity, warmth, and even hope - in a word, life.

The same is still true today - all around us, we are searching for light. A light. The light. Something to guide us through the darkness and bring hope and life. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the history of this search for light and how we can find it today.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Since the beginning of time, humanity has searched for light. Light brings opportunity, warmth, and even hope - in a word, life.

The same is still true today - all around us, we are searching for light. A light. The light. Something to guide us through the darkness and bring hope and life. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the history of this search for light and how we can find it today.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 11:38:57 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e4ed189f/eb34fcc9.mp3" length="51635881" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1612</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Since the beginning of time, humanity has searched for light. Light brings opportunity, warmth, and even hope - in a word, life.

The same is still true today - all around us, we are searching for light. A light. The light. Something to guide us through the darkness and bring hope and life. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the history of this search for light and how we can find it today.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Since the beginning of time, humanity has searched for light. Light brings opportunity, warmth, and even hope - in a word, life.

The same is still true today - all around us, we are searching for light. A light. The light. Something to guide us through</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Now As Before</title>
      <itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>128</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Now As Before</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">18b9486a-df83-43fd-9a96-e747a903479b</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4238728b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Christianity grew from a few followers into a movement in just a relatively short period - spreading from Jerusalem to the rest of the Roman Empire. This movement wasn't a centralized organization but a decentralized network of Christians witnessing to people all around them. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how the Christian movement is still at work - spreading through the power of our witness to people all around us.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Christianity grew from a few followers into a movement in just a relatively short period - spreading from Jerusalem to the rest of the Roman Empire. This movement wasn't a centralized organization but a decentralized network of Christians witnessing to people all around them. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how the Christian movement is still at work - spreading through the power of our witness to people all around us.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:06:59 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4238728b/dce1128e.mp3" length="45306645" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1399</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Christianity grew from a few followers into a movement in just a relatively short period - spreading from Jerusalem to the rest of the Roman Empire. This movement wasn't a centralized organization but a decentralized network of Christians witnessing to people all around them. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares how the Christian movement is still at work - spreading through the power of our witness to people all around us.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Christianity grew from a few followers into a movement in just a relatively short period - spreading from Jerusalem to the rest of the Roman Empire. This movement wasn't a centralized organization but a decentralized network of Christians witnessing to pe</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Are You Holding Back?</title>
      <itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>127</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Are You Holding Back?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">62e0df89-3ae7-4ed5-96f7-64bef2450640</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d8421f2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[There's this wild story in the book of Acts. A couple sells a piece of land and then gives part of the proceeds to the church. They hold back the rest of the money without telling anyone, and later the wife lies about the whole thing. 

And this decision kills them...literally. 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about this story, what we hold back (it's more than just money) - and how doing so causes us to miss out on the best part of life.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[There's this wild story in the book of Acts. A couple sells a piece of land and then gives part of the proceeds to the church. They hold back the rest of the money without telling anyone, and later the wife lies about the whole thing. 

And this decision kills them...literally. 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about this story, what we hold back (it's more than just money) - and how doing so causes us to miss out on the best part of life.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:36:28 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/7d8421f2/339bbd07.mp3" length="29492279" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1841</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>There's this wild story in the book of Acts. A couple sells a piece of land and then gives part of the proceeds to the church. They hold back the rest of the money without telling anyone, and later the wife lies about the whole thing. 

And this decision kills them...literally. 

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about this story, what we hold back (it's more than just money) - and how doing so causes us to miss out on the best part of life.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>There's this wild story in the book of Acts. A couple sells a piece of land and then gives part of the proceeds to the church. They hold back the rest of the money without telling anyone, and later the wife lies about the whole thing. 

And this decisio</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Why Does the Church Matter?</title>
      <itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>126</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Why Does the Church Matter?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f508a291-f013-4946-94d5-8f1b289b6f6e</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/43130a79</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[As we wrap up our series on the Book of Acts, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer explains why they cared to even record the the beginnings of the church. And from that - he shares why the church matters more today than ever.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[As we wrap up our series on the Book of Acts, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer explains why they cared to even record the the beginnings of the church. And from that - he shares why the church matters more today than ever.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2021 11:35:03 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/43130a79/43ee5346.mp3" length="49418324" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1543</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>As we wrap up our series on the Book of Acts, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer explains why they cared to even record the the beginnings of the church. And from that - he shares why the church matters more today than ever.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>As we wrap up our series on the Book of Acts, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer explains why they cared to even record the the beginnings of the church. And from that - he shares why the church matters more today than ever.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to be a Non-Anxious Presence</title>
      <itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>125</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>How to be a Non-Anxious Presence</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">eaa2d108-4fa5-4bfb-ae99-f66a09f7fb16</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed3c55c7</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[In the midst of the fear and anxiety in our lives we often adopt inadequate responses and solutions that only make things worse. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how to be a non-anxoius presence and how we can escape the vicious cycle of aniexty and fear.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[In the midst of the fear and anxiety in our lives we often adopt inadequate responses and solutions that only make things worse. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how to be a non-anxoius presence and how we can escape the vicious cycle of aniexty and fear.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:06:27 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/ed3c55c7/fe90cfa4.mp3" length="34018347" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2123</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In the midst of the fear and anxiety in our lives we often adopt inadequate responses and solutions that only make things worse. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how to be a non-anxoius presence and how we can escape the vicious cycle of aniexty and fear.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In the midst of the fear and anxiety in our lives we often adopt inadequate responses and solutions that only make things worse. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shows us how to be a non-anxoius presence and how we can escape the vicious cycle of ani</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Grove's 4th Birthday</title>
      <itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>124</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Grove's 4th Birthday</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">038c6652-2a70-4525-a039-ae4941aa012b</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c97ff771</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[As we celebrate our fourth birthday, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares his original prayer for the church - that God would, "Fill this place and these people with your spirit. Move and work in miraculous ways. Make this church like the early church in Acts. Make each of us like your Son."]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[As we celebrate our fourth birthday, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares his original prayer for the church - that God would, "Fill this place and these people with your spirit. Move and work in miraculous ways. Make this church like the early church in Acts. Make each of us like your Son."]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 12:29:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/c97ff771/03c71605.mp3" length="23188257" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1447</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>As we celebrate our fourth birthday, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares his original prayer for the church - that God would, "Fill this place and these people with your spirit. Move and work in miraculous ways. Make this church like the early church in Acts. Make each of us like your Son."</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>As we celebrate our fourth birthday, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares his original prayer for the church - that God would, "Fill this place and these people with your spirit. Move and work in miraculous ways. Make this church like the early church in Acts. Ma</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A New Kind of Seeing</title>
      <itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>123</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A New Kind of Seeing</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5a6525f0-4be8-403b-9769-73320a4f7850</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/183a8e98</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Do you ever wonder what church is for?
This is a question that Luke, the author of Acts, tries to answer in his 28 chapters. As we've seen this fall, Acts is full of stories to help us keep answering that question.
This Sunday, we will revisit a story that helps us think about what we might be missing in our attempt to be the church that God calls us to be. ]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Do you ever wonder what church is for?
This is a question that Luke, the author of Acts, tries to answer in his 28 chapters. As we've seen this fall, Acts is full of stories to help us keep answering that question.
This Sunday, we will revisit a story that helps us think about what we might be missing in our attempt to be the church that God calls us to be. ]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:34:29 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/183a8e98/ca0f133f.mp3" length="66048458" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2062</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Do you ever wonder what church is for?
This is a question that Luke, the author of Acts, tries to answer in his 28 chapters. As we've seen this fall, Acts is full of stories to help us keep answering that question.
This Sunday, we will revisit a story that helps us think about what we might be missing in our attempt to be the church that God calls us to be. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Do you ever wonder what church is for?
This is a question that Luke, the author of Acts, tries to answer in his 28 chapters. As we've seen this fall, Acts is full of stories to help us keep answering that question.
This Sunday, we will revisit a story t</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Power of an Invitation</title>
      <itunes:episode>122</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>122</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Power of an Invitation</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f1756ae5-f243-4014-863d-ede45f465b72</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb9e29e3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[We underestimate the impact our invitation can have in someone's life. We believe that little acts usually fail to make a big difference, but we couldn't be more mistaken. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about the true power of an invitation.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[We underestimate the impact our invitation can have in someone's life. We believe that little acts usually fail to make a big difference, but we couldn't be more mistaken. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about the true power of an invitation.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2021 11:42:36 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/eb9e29e3/40a690bc.mp3" length="22815269" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1423</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We underestimate the impact our invitation can have in someone's life. We believe that little acts usually fail to make a big difference, but we couldn't be more mistaken. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about the true power of an invitation.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We underestimate the impact our invitation can have in someone's life. We believe that little acts usually fail to make a big difference, but we couldn't be more mistaken. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares about the true power of an invitation.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Can I Get A Witness?</title>
      <itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>121</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Can I Get A Witness?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">efb6b841-11e8-41ec-80ce-01dfd8407d2c</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/653f1476</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Jesus calls Christians to be his witnesses in the world. A witness is someone who gives an account of what they have seen, heard, and experienced. This kind of witness comes through our words, but more often, it comes through our actions. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the challenge, and cost, of being a witness.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Jesus calls Christians to be his witnesses in the world. A witness is someone who gives an account of what they have seen, heard, and experienced. This kind of witness comes through our words, but more often, it comes through our actions. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the challenge, and cost, of being a witness.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:00:15 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/653f1476/0052b268.mp3" length="18504680" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1154</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Jesus calls Christians to be his witnesses in the world. A witness is someone who gives an account of what they have seen, heard, and experienced. This kind of witness comes through our words, but more often, it comes through our actions. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the challenge, and cost, of being a witness.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jesus calls Christians to be his witnesses in the world. A witness is someone who gives an account of what they have seen, heard, and experienced. This kind of witness comes through our words, but more often, it comes through our actions. In this sermon, </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Gotta Talk About It</title>
      <itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>120</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Gotta Talk About It</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">7c322be9-8675-4351-9e65-1dcdb330b49a</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b5894a8</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Have you ever experienced something so impactful that you had to tell others about it? Maybe a meal, a vacation, or even a movie - something that was just that good you had to share? Why isn’t our faith usually among the things we feel we have to share? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at a passage to encourage us to make our faith the one thing we can’t keep quiet about.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Have you ever experienced something so impactful that you had to tell others about it? Maybe a meal, a vacation, or even a movie - something that was just that good you had to share? Why isn’t our faith usually among the things we feel we have to share? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at a passage to encourage us to make our faith the one thing we can’t keep quiet about.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:25:06 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5b5894a8/d75a395f.mp3" length="22942287" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1431</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Have you ever experienced something so impactful that you had to tell others about it? Maybe a meal, a vacation, or even a movie - something that was just that good you had to share? Why isn’t our faith usually among the things we feel we have to share? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at a passage to encourage us to make our faith the one thing we can’t keep quiet about.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever experienced something so impactful that you had to tell others about it? Maybe a meal, a vacation, or even a movie - something that was just that good you had to share? Why isn’t our faith usually among the things we feel we have to share? I</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A moment to Remember</title>
      <itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>119</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A moment to Remember</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/27dec306</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Hollywood's first great movie producer, Irving Thalberg, was famously quoted as telling his writers at MGM, ""Just give me five great moments, and I can sell that movie.""

For movies and screenplays, moments are specific points in time of particular importance to the overall story. Moments are how most of us remember movies.

Think of the conversation on the tarmac between Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman at the end of Casablanca.

Or Harrison Ford as he attempts to steal the golden idol in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Or even Mel Gibson's rallying battle cry, ""They'll never take our freedom!"" in Braveheart. 

Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at one of these type of moments in Acts - full of drama, excitement, and hugely important to the entire story of scripture.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Hollywood's first great movie producer, Irving Thalberg, was famously quoted as telling his writers at MGM, ""Just give me five great moments, and I can sell that movie.""

For movies and screenplays, moments are specific points in time of particular importance to the overall story. Moments are how most of us remember movies.

Think of the conversation on the tarmac between Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman at the end of Casablanca.

Or Harrison Ford as he attempts to steal the golden idol in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Or even Mel Gibson's rallying battle cry, ""They'll never take our freedom!"" in Braveheart. 

Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at one of these type of moments in Acts - full of drama, excitement, and hugely important to the entire story of scripture.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:02:01 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Hollywood's first great movie producer, Irving Thalberg, was famously quoted as telling his writers at MGM, ""Just give me five great moments, and I can sell that movie.""

For movies and screenplays, moments are specific points in time of particular importance to the overall story. Moments are how most of us remember movies.

Think of the conversation on the tarmac between Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman at the end of Casablanca.

Or Harrison Ford as he attempts to steal the golden idol in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Or even Mel Gibson's rallying battle cry, ""They'll never take our freedom!"" in Braveheart. 

Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at one of these type of moments in Acts - full of drama, excitement, and hugely important to the entire story of scripture.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hollywood's first great movie producer, Irving Thalberg, was famously quoted as telling his writers at MGM, ""Just give me five great moments, and I can sell that movie.""

For movies and screenplays, moments are specific points in time of particular im</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What Starts Here Changes the World </title>
      <itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>117</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What Starts Here Changes the World </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[There are over seven billion people on earth, and 1 out of 3 identify as Christian. How did something so massive and so widespread begin? The book of Acts answers this question - it tells the story of the early church and how it grew from a few followers into a movement. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the kind of story it takes to change the world.]]>
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        <![CDATA[There are over seven billion people on earth, and 1 out of 3 identify as Christian. How did something so massive and so widespread begin? The book of Acts answers this question - it tells the story of the early church and how it grew from a few followers into a movement. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the kind of story it takes to change the world.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:24:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer </author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer </itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1623</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>There are over seven billion people on earth, and 1 out of 3 identify as Christian. How did something so massive and so widespread begin? The book of Acts answers this question - it tells the story of the early church and how it grew from a few followers into a movement. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer talks about the kind of story it takes to change the world.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>There are over seven billion people on earth, and 1 out of 3 identify as Christian. How did something so massive and so widespread begin? The book of Acts answers this question - it tells the story of the early church and how it grew from a few followers </itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Freedom or Community?</title>
      <itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>116</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Freedom or Community?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[There is a tension between two ideals central in shaping human history and still at work today: community and freedom. But these two don't coexist easily. We place a high value on individuality and self-reliance, but we can't escape our fundamental need for community. In this sermon, we examine this tension and where we are called to live within it.]]>
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        <![CDATA[There is a tension between two ideals central in shaping human history and still at work today: community and freedom. But these two don't coexist easily. We place a high value on individuality and self-reliance, but we can't escape our fundamental need for community. In this sermon, we examine this tension and where we are called to live within it.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:00:15 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1223</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>There is a tension between two ideals central in shaping human history and still at work today: community and freedom. But these two don't coexist easily. We place a high value on individuality and self-reliance, but we can't escape our fundamental need for community. In this sermon, we examine this tension and where we are called to live within it.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>There is a tension between two ideals central in shaping human history and still at work today: community and freedom. But these two don't coexist easily. We place a high value on individuality and self-reliance, but we can't escape our fundamental need f</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Into the Unknown </title>
      <itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>115</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Into the Unknown </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Whether you are sending kids back to school, starting up new rhythms, or venturing into a new season of life - it's normal to feel a sense of uncertainty and fear about the unknown.

In this sermon, we talk about the best way to navigate these uncharted seasons and where we can find the confidence to head into the unknown.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Whether you are sending kids back to school, starting up new rhythms, or venturing into a new season of life - it's normal to feel a sense of uncertainty and fear about the unknown.

In this sermon, we talk about the best way to navigate these uncharted seasons and where we can find the confidence to head into the unknown.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:17:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1344</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Whether you are sending kids back to school, starting up new rhythms, or venturing into a new season of life - it's normal to feel a sense of uncertainty and fear about the unknown.

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      <itunes:subtitle>Whether you are sending kids back to school, starting up new rhythms, or venturing into a new season of life - it's normal to feel a sense of uncertainty and fear about the unknown.

In this sermon, we talk about the best way to navigate these uncharted</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Conversation with Suzanne Stabile</title>
      <itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>114</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Conversation with Suzanne Stabile</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[The Enneagram teaches us that there are nine different ways of experiencing the world. Suzanne Stabile shows us how looking through the lens of the Enneagram makes it possible to understand and love ourselves and others better.]]>
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        <![CDATA[The Enneagram teaches us that there are nine different ways of experiencing the world. Suzanne Stabile shows us how looking through the lens of the Enneagram makes it possible to understand and love ourselves and others better.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:35:24 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/tWH8qAu5LSOlEBZq6sp-MfMLwWDYSNAEocGHMbnUuME/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lcGlz/b2RlLzYyOTYwMS8x/NjI5NjgyODIxLWFy/dHdvcmsuanBn.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>3182</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>The Enneagram teaches us that there are nine different ways of experiencing the world. Suzanne Stabile shows us how looking through the lens of the Enneagram makes it possible to understand and love ourselves and others better.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Enneagram teaches us that there are nine different ways of experiencing the world. Suzanne Stabile shows us how looking through the lens of the Enneagram makes it possible to understand and love ourselves and others better.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What If We Are Doing It Wrong?</title>
      <itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>113</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What If We Are Doing It Wrong?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[We all want to know about ourselves. What makes us tick, what makes us stand out, what, in short, makes us...us. But what if the journey to self-discovery is something we've been doing all wrong? What if there's a deeper why to our pursuit of knowledge of self? And what if there's a tool that can help us map the way? Rev. Allie Shulman teaches us about a tool that help us on the path to self-discovery. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[We all want to know about ourselves. What makes us tick, what makes us stand out, what, in short, makes us...us. But what if the journey to self-discovery is something we've been doing all wrong? What if there's a deeper why to our pursuit of knowledge of self? And what if there's a tool that can help us map the way? Rev. Allie Shulman teaches us about a tool that help us on the path to self-discovery. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:19:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/OIXml38-6VAtvTp5GRjfNizsfOZOpHmVBszG76A1w-0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lcGlz/b2RlLzYyMDgyOS8x/NjI5MDQ3OTU4LWFy/dHdvcmsuanBn.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>2382</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We all want to know about ourselves. What makes us tick, what makes us stand out, what, in short, makes us...us. But what if the journey to self-discovery is something we've been doing all wrong? What if there's a deeper why to our pursuit of knowledge of self? And what if there's a tool that can help us map the way? Rev. Allie Shulman teaches us about a tool that help us on the path to self-discovery. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We all want to know about ourselves. What makes us tick, what makes us stand out, what, in short, makes us...us. But what if the journey to self-discovery is something we've been doing all wrong? What if there's a deeper why to our pursuit of knowledge of</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>It's Not Me, It's You.</title>
      <itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>112</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>It's Not Me, It's You.</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA["Our relationship problems share a common denominator - the other person. We often feel like our relationships would be perfect if the other person would think, act, and talk like us.

Why is it that we assume that everyone else should be like us? What if the problem isn't them, but it's us and our belief that they should be like us?"]]>
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        <![CDATA["Our relationship problems share a common denominator - the other person. We often feel like our relationships would be perfect if the other person would think, act, and talk like us.

Why is it that we assume that everyone else should be like us? What if the problem isn't them, but it's us and our belief that they should be like us?"]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:21:16 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>"Our relationship problems share a common denominator - the other person. We often feel like our relationships would be perfect if the other person would think, act, and talk like us.

Why is it that we assume that everyone else should be like us? What if the problem isn't them, but it's us and our belief that they should be like us?"</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"Our relationship problems share a common denominator - the other person. We often feel like our relationships would be perfect if the other person would think, act, and talk like us.

Why is it that we assume that everyone else should be like us? What </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Love Around the Table</title>
      <itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>111</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Love Around the Table</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Before there were fancy cathedrals or dreams of international missions, Christians had bread and wine. The table has long been the spot where Christians have gathered to share in God and in each other. In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores why it is important to gather together still. Around the table. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Before there were fancy cathedrals or dreams of international missions, Christians had bread and wine. The table has long been the spot where Christians have gathered to share in God and in each other. In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores why it is important to gather together still. Around the table. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:36:22 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Before there were fancy cathedrals or dreams of international missions, Christians had bread and wine. The table has long been the spot where Christians have gathered to share in God and in each other. In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores why it is important to gather together still. Around the table. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Before there were fancy cathedrals or dreams of international missions, Christians had bread and wine. The table has long been the spot where Christians have gathered to share in God and in each other. In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores why it is</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What happens to us when we die?</title>
      <itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>110</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What happens to us when we die?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[The question of what happens after we die is a question that has haunted humanity ever since its existence. It's a question that philosophers and theologians have attempted to answer for centuries. But surprisingly, it is not one that the biblical authors had in mind when they wrote about the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. They, and the authors of the Apostles' Creed, had something very different (and better!) in mind when they thought about life after death. Rev. Allie Shulman explores the final two lines of the Creed as we think about what Jesus promises us after we die. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[The question of what happens after we die is a question that has haunted humanity ever since its existence. It's a question that philosophers and theologians have attempted to answer for centuries. But surprisingly, it is not one that the biblical authors had in mind when they wrote about the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. They, and the authors of the Apostles' Creed, had something very different (and better!) in mind when they thought about life after death. Rev. Allie Shulman explores the final two lines of the Creed as we think about what Jesus promises us after we die. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:58:40 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1821</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>The question of what happens after we die is a question that has haunted humanity ever since its existence. It's a question that philosophers and theologians have attempted to answer for centuries. But surprisingly, it is not one that the biblical authors had in mind when they wrote about the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. They, and the authors of the Apostles' Creed, had something very different (and better!) in mind when they thought about life after death. Rev. Allie Shulman explores the final two lines of the Creed as we think about what Jesus promises us after we die. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The question of what happens after we die is a question that has haunted humanity ever since its existence. It's a question that philosophers and theologians have attempted to answer for centuries. But surprisingly, it is not one that the biblical authors</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Jesus Died for Our Sins</title>
      <itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>109</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Jesus Died for Our Sins</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is one of the most foundational statements of Christianity, but what does it really mean? What does Jesus' life, death and resurrection have to do with the forgiveness of sins? In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman faces the doctrine of sin head-on as we dig deep into the second to last belief in the Apostles' Creed.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is one of the most foundational statements of Christianity, but what does it really mean? What does Jesus' life, death and resurrection have to do with the forgiveness of sins? In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman faces the doctrine of sin head-on as we dig deep into the second to last belief in the Apostles' Creed.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:42:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/vFmn4EVP0LUUcwadKnWT3hisLZ7otwhgHTtrx2VVE4M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lcGlz/b2RlLzU5NTg2My8x/NjI2NjMzNzQwLWFy/dHdvcmsuanBn.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>1724</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>This is one of the most foundational statements of Christianity, but what does it really mean? What does Jesus' life, death and resurrection have to do with the forgiveness of sins?</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Holy Catholic Church?</title>
      <itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>108</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Holy Catholic Church?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I believe in the holy catholic church. </p><p>Have you ever wondered why we say this in the Creed? </p><p>These are the most misunderstood words of the entire Creed, but they are every bit as significant as any other line.</p><p>Understanding what the church is and how it is both “holy” and “catholic” is central to understanding (read: remembering) who God calls us to be. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I believe in the holy catholic church. </p><p>Have you ever wondered why we say this in the Creed? </p><p>These are the most misunderstood words of the entire Creed, but they are every bit as significant as any other line.</p><p>Understanding what the church is and how it is both “holy” and “catholic” is central to understanding (read: remembering) who God calls us to be. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:00:39 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2022</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>I believe in the holy catholic church. Have you ever wondered why we say this in the Creed? These are the most misunderstood words of the entire Creed, but they are every bit as significant as any other line.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>I believe in the holy catholic church. Have you ever wondered why we say this in the Creed? These are the most misunderstood words of the entire Creed, but they are every bit as significant as any other line.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>scripture, catholic, church, religious, grove, the grove, dallas, theological, the holy catholic church, apostle's creed, creed, belief, misunderstood, love others, community, home, friendships, accountability</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The God We Don't Name</title>
      <itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>107</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The God We Don't Name</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>As Christians, we believe that God is one God revealed in three persons-- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. But for so many reasons, we struggle to name and recognize the Holy Spirit as active in our lives. In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores who the Spirit is in Scripture and how we can recognize the Spirit in our lives.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As Christians, we believe that God is one God revealed in three persons-- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. But for so many reasons, we struggle to name and recognize the Holy Spirit as active in our lives. In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores who the Spirit is in Scripture and how we can recognize the Spirit in our lives.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2021 16:53:46 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/1-WTCDBTxW2E0ICy-9BIonvoqm7S7RUqvlF7L-zVF3w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lcGlz/b2RlLzU4NTY5My8x/NjI1NDM1NjI2LWFy/dHdvcmsuanBn.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>1725</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores who the Spirit is in Scripture and how we can recognize the Spirit in our lives.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores who the Spirit is in Scripture and how we can recognize the Spirit in our lives.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>scripture, bible, church, dallas, the grove, thegrove, hpumc, Holy Spirit, God, spirit, apostle's creed, apostle, creed, belief, faith, good news, helper, coincidence, hidden, prompted, voices </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Who is Jesus... really?</title>
      <itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>106</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Who is Jesus... really?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/8152288a</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Over two-thirds of the Apostles' Creed is devoted to explaining and understanding the person and work of Jesus. But what do we really know about this 1st-century rabbi? What did it mean to call Jesus Christ God's Only Son, our Lord in the time of the apostles? Maybe more than we think. Join Rev. Allie Shulman as she explores who Jesus is and what that means for us today.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Over two-thirds of the Apostles' Creed is devoted to explaining and understanding the person and work of Jesus. But what do we really know about this 1st-century rabbi? What did it mean to call Jesus Christ God's Only Son, our Lord in the time of the apostles? Maybe more than we think. Join Rev. Allie Shulman as she explores who Jesus is and what that means for us today.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:51:57 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/8152288a/b596e308.mp3" length="31174306" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/8n0PtG5QNk5PcE3lzqVStYHgSfZTBcPJXUVvM-a1LCE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lcGlz/b2RlLzU3OTIxMC8x/NjI0ODIzNTE3LWFy/dHdvcmsuanBn.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>1945</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Over two-thirds of the Apostles' Creed is devoted to explaining and understanding the person and work of Jesus. But what do we really know about this 1st-century rabbi?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Over two-thirds of the Apostles' Creed is devoted to explaining and understanding the person and work of Jesus. But what do we really know about this 1st-century rabbi?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>scripture, bible, Allie Shulman, The Grove Church, Grove Church, Jesus, Who is Jesus, bible questions, apostle's creed, creed</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Which God do you believe in?</title>
      <itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>105</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Which God do you believe in?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA["I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth." This is the foundational belief for almost 4 billion people across the world. But we usually find ourselves drawn to one aspect over another. For some of us, we find comfort in the image of God as a loving Father - available and attuned to our feelings, hopes, and needs. But for others, we are drawn to God the Creator, one who is all-powerful, all-capable, and all-present. But when we look at one aspect of God apart from the other, it creates problems. God's love without power is comforting but not capable. And God's power without love is impressive but harsh and distant. But we believe in a God who is both loving AND powerful. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer tells you why this makes all the difference. 

I hope you'll join us at 10 am for church or church online.

Stephen

P.S. If you missed Week 1 of our new Creed series, you can catch up here.

P.P.S. Want to dig deeper? Allie and I are leading a Creed study this summer that starts Tuesday morning. You can find more details and sign up here."]]>
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        <![CDATA["I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth." This is the foundational belief for almost 4 billion people across the world. But we usually find ourselves drawn to one aspect over another. For some of us, we find comfort in the image of God as a loving Father - available and attuned to our feelings, hopes, and needs. But for others, we are drawn to God the Creator, one who is all-powerful, all-capable, and all-present. But when we look at one aspect of God apart from the other, it creates problems. God's love without power is comforting but not capable. And God's power without love is impressive but harsh and distant. But we believe in a God who is both loving AND powerful. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer tells you why this makes all the difference. 

I hope you'll join us at 10 am for church or church online.

Stephen

P.S. If you missed Week 1 of our new Creed series, you can catch up here.

P.P.S. Want to dig deeper? Allie and I are leading a Creed study this summer that starts Tuesday morning. You can find more details and sign up here."]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:40:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1836</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth." This is the foundational belief for almost 4 billion people across the world. But we usually find ourselves drawn to one aspect over another. For some of us, we find comfort in the image of God as a loving Father - available and attuned to our feelings, hopes, and needs. But for others, we are drawn to God the Creator, one who is all-powerful, all-capable, and all-present. But when we look at one aspect of God apart from the other, it creates problems. God's love without power is comforting but not capable. And God's power without love is impressive but harsh and distant. But we believe in a God who is both loving AND powerful. In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer tells you why this makes all the difference. 

I hope you'll join us at 10 am for church or church online.

Stephen

P.S. If you missed Week 1 of our new Creed series, you can catch up here.

P.P.S. Want to dig deeper? Allie and I are leading a Creed study this summer that starts Tuesday morning. You can find more details and sign up here."</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth." This is the foundational belief for almost 4 billion people across the world. But we usually find ourselves drawn to one aspect over another. For some of us, we find comfort in the image o</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>I Believe </title>
      <itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>104</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>I Believe </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Credo is the first word of the Apostles’ Creed in Latin. It means “I Believe.” Before we explore what Christians believe, why they believe it, and why it matters, we have to unpack belief itself. What do we mean when we say we believe? What are our sources of belief - and the reasons we believe? How do our beliefs affect our actions and life?]]>
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        <![CDATA[Credo is the first word of the Apostles’ Creed in Latin. It means “I Believe.” Before we explore what Christians believe, why they believe it, and why it matters, we have to unpack belief itself. What do we mean when we say we believe? What are our sources of belief - and the reasons we believe? How do our beliefs affect our actions and life?]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:23:36 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1696</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Credo is the first word of the Apostles’ Creed in Latin. It means “I Believe.” Before we explore what Christians believe, why they believe it, and why it matters, we have to unpack belief itself. What do we mean when we say we believe? What are our sources of belief - and the reasons we believe? How do our beliefs affect our actions and life?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Credo is the first word of the Apostles’ Creed in Latin. It means “I Believe.” Before we explore what Christians believe, why they believe it, and why it matters, we have to unpack belief itself. What do we mean when we say we believe? What are our source</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Explaining Holy Communion</title>
      <itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>103</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Explaining Holy Communion</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/787fb1aa</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>"Well, we've always done it this way." This explanation can be frustrating. This dynamic between how it was done before and how it's done now occurs a lot in religion. And frankly, the church has often done a poor job communicating WHY things are done a certain way. Nowhere is this more evident than the sacrament of Holy Communion. For two thousand years, the church has understood Holy Communion as essential to our faith and the centerpiece of worship. But WHY? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the WHY behind Holy Communion.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>"Well, we've always done it this way." This explanation can be frustrating. This dynamic between how it was done before and how it's done now occurs a lot in religion. And frankly, the church has often done a poor job communicating WHY things are done a certain way. Nowhere is this more evident than the sacrament of Holy Communion. For two thousand years, the church has understood Holy Communion as essential to our faith and the centerpiece of worship. But WHY? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the WHY behind Holy Communion.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:17:40 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/787fb1aa/1baaf58a.mp3" length="59703751" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/m3bHBlE5b2VOWLqye2M3RuFXPi3bH6r-tIs6kx6T94U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lcGlz/b2RlLzU2MTQ3Ni8x/NjIzMDM1ODYwLWFy/dHdvcmsuanBn.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>1863</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>For two thousand years, the church has understood Holy Communion as essential to our faith and the centerpiece of worship. But WHY? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the WHY behind Holy Communion.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>For two thousand years, the church has understood Holy Communion as essential to our faith and the centerpiece of worship. But WHY? In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer shares the WHY behind Holy Communion.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>communion, sermon, scripture, holy communion, sacrament, tradition, religion, religious tradition, body, worship, body and the blood</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>When Jesus Asks the Question</title>
      <itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>102</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>When Jesus Asks the Question</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9b204c7</link>
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        <![CDATA[When it comes to God, we all have questions. But did you know God has questions for us? What do we do with these questions? What do they mean for us? Rev. Allie Shulman explores why our questions matter to Jesus and why Jesus' questions matter to us. ]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[When it comes to God, we all have questions. But did you know God has questions for us? What do we do with these questions? What do they mean for us? Rev. Allie Shulman explores why our questions matter to Jesus and why Jesus' questions matter to us. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2021 15:28:51 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1428</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>When it comes to God, we all have questions. But did you know God has questions for us? What do we do with these questions? What do they mean for us? Rev. Allie Shulman explores why our questions matter to Jesus and why Jesus' questions matter to us. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>When it comes to God, we all have questions. But did you know God has questions for us? What do we do with these questions? What do they mean for us? Rev. Allie Shulman explores why our questions matter to Jesus and why Jesus' questions matter to us. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Hard Questions, Unsatisfying Answers</title>
      <itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>101</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Hard Questions, Unsatisfying Answers</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[What do we do when we struggle to find answers to the biggest questions in life? Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of Job and reminds us there is hope in the face of our most significant questions and most profound uncertainties.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[What do we do when we struggle to find answers to the biggest questions in life? Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of Job and reminds us there is hope in the face of our most significant questions and most profound uncertainties.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2021 14:58:52 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1889</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>What do we do when we struggle to find answers to the biggest questions in life? Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of Job and reminds us there is hope in the face of our most significant questions and most profound uncertainties.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>What do we do when we struggle to find answers to the biggest questions in life? Rev. Stephen Lohoefer looks at the story of Job and reminds us there is hope in the face of our most significant questions and most profound uncertainties.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Are Questions Bad?</title>
      <itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>100</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Are Questions Bad?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c456e738</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Too often at church, we're told to leave our questions, our doubts, and our thoughts at the door.</p> <p>What if God not only doesn't mind our questions but wants us to ask questions? What if our ability to ask questions is one of the primary ways we can know and understand who God is?</p> <p>Rev. Allie Shulman explores how and why our questions matter to God. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Too often at church, we're told to leave our questions, our doubts, and our thoughts at the door.</p> <p>What if God not only doesn't mind our questions but wants us to ask questions? What if our ability to ask questions is one of the primary ways we can know and understand who God is?</p> <p>Rev. Allie Shulman explores how and why our questions matter to God. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 15:16:43 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/c456e738/fe115d94.mp3" length="55079354" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/Oe9Wq14gqkRULCF14Vy7lxHJLbfh_8MZOD9sDixoJYU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lcGlz/b2RlLzU0NzE2MS8x/NjIxNTIzMjM4LWFy/dHdvcmsuanBn.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>1720</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Too often at church, we're told to leave our questions, our doubts, and our thoughts at the door.

What if God not only doesn't mind our questions but wants us to ask questions? What if our ability to ask questions is one of the primary ways we can know and understand who God is?

Rev. Allie Shulman explores how and why our questions matter to God. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Too often at church, we're told to leave our questions, our doubts, and our thoughts at the door.

What if God not only doesn't mind our questions but wants us to ask questions? What if our ability to ask questions is one of the primary ways we can know a</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>church,sermon,questions,doubts,questioning,thegrovechurch,faithdoubts,allieshulman,questioningfaith,canyouquestionfaith,godanswers</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A God Who Mothers</title>
      <itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>99</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A God Who Mothers</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c50a0075</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever experienced a side of someone that changed everything you thought you knew about them? This same thing can happen with God. The more we discover the complete image of God, the more we discover who we're created to be. On this Mother's Day sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores an often less-discussed metaphor for God.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever experienced a side of someone that changed everything you thought you knew about them? This same thing can happen with God. The more we discover the complete image of God, the more we discover who we're created to be. On this Mother's Day sermon, Rev. Allie Shulman explores an often less-discussed metaphor for God.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 16:12:40 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Who Are You, Really? </title>
      <itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>98</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Who Are You, Really? </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered if this version of your life is the one you're "supposed" to live? We aren't born knowing who we are, and the journey of life helps us become our true selves. In this sermon, we wrap up our series on The Two Halves of Life and talk about how we become who we truly are.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered if this version of your life is the one you're "supposed" to live? We aren't born knowing who we are, and the journey of life helps us become our true selves. In this sermon, we wrap up our series on The Two Halves of Life and talk about how we become who we truly are.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 14:06:14 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1717</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Have you ever wondered if this version of your life is the one you're "supposed" to live? We aren't born knowing who we are, and the journey of life helps us become our true selves. In this sermon, we wrap up our series on The Two Halves of Life and talk about how we become who we truly are.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever wondered if this version of your life is the one you're "supposed" to live? We aren't born knowing who we are, and the journey of life helps us become our true selves. In this sermon, we wrap up our series on The Two Halves of Life and talk </itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>There's Purpose in the Pain</title>
      <itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>97</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>There's Purpose in the Pain</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When we find ourselves in seasons of suffering, it's easy to want to avoid the pain. But seasons of suffering can be blessings that help us to transform our lives into something new. Today we look at the gift of embracing the pain and suffering we will all experience along life's journey.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When we find ourselves in seasons of suffering, it's easy to want to avoid the pain. But seasons of suffering can be blessings that help us to transform our lives into something new. Today we look at the gift of embracing the pain and suffering we will all experience along life's journey.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:49:23 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2052</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>When we find ourselves in seasons of suffering, it's easy to want to avoid the pain. But seasons of suffering can be blessings that help us to transform our lives into something new. Today we look at the gift of embracing the pain and suffering we will all experience along life's journey.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>When we find ourselves in seasons of suffering, it's easy to want to avoid the pain. But seasons of suffering can be blessings that help us to transform our lives into something new. Today we look at the gift of embracing the pain and suffering we will al</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>What Are You (Really) Looking For?</title>
      <itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>96</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What Are You (Really) Looking For?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Most of life is a search, especially during the first half of life. It's a search for identity, for vocation, for a family. Ultimately, we are searching for acceptance and belonging - but in all the wrong places.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Most of life is a search, especially during the first half of life. It's a search for identity, for vocation, for a family. Ultimately, we are searching for acceptance and belonging - but in all the wrong places.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1692</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Most of life is a search, especially during the first half of life. It's a search for identity, for vocation, for a family. Ultimately, we are searching for acceptance and belonging - but in all the wrong places.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Your Life's Purpose</title>
      <itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>95</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Your Life's Purpose</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>God has a destination in mind for your life. But the path to reach it isn't always clear. Is there only one way to get there or are there many routes? This series is about navigating the journey of life and recognizing the sign posts and markers along the way to ensure you stay on path. Join us as we dive into a theory about the way we mature throughout life, and how we distinguish where we are in the process.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>God has a destination in mind for your life. But the path to reach it isn't always clear. Is there only one way to get there or are there many routes? This series is about navigating the journey of life and recognizing the sign posts and markers along the way to ensure you stay on path. Join us as we dive into a theory about the way we mature throughout life, and how we distinguish where we are in the process.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev.Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev.Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1675</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>God has a destination in mind for your life. But the path to reach it isn't always clear. Is there only one way to get there or are there many routes? This series is about navigating the journey of life and recognizing the sign posts and markers along the way to ensure you stay on path. Join us as we dive into a theory about the way we mature throughout life, and how we distinguish where we are in the process.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>God has a destination in mind for your life. But the path to reach it isn't always clear. Is there only one way to get there or are there many routes? This series is about navigating the journey of life and recognizing the sign posts and markers along the</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Unseen Hope</title>
      <itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>94</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Unseen Hope</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The tomb has come to represent a symbol of hope. But it wasn't always that way. When Jesus died, his followers questioned everything. They didn't know what would happen next. In these uncertain times of life, when we don't know what's going to happen next, it's often what we can't see that matters most.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The tomb has come to represent a symbol of hope. But it wasn't always that way. When Jesus died, his followers questioned everything. They didn't know what would happen next. In these uncertain times of life, when we don't know what's going to happen next, it's often what we can't see that matters most.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1525</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>The tomb has come to represent a symbol of hope. But it wasn't always that way. When Jesus died, his followers questioned everything. They didn't know what would happen next. In these uncertain times of life, when we don't know what's going to happen next, it's often what we can't see that matters most.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The tomb has come to represent a symbol of hope. But it wasn't always that way. When Jesus died, his followers questioned everything. They didn't know what would happen next. In these uncertain times of life, when we don't know what's going to happen next</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A Life Without Regret</title>
      <itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>93</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Life Without Regret</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We all want to live a life of purpose. A life with no regret. And Jesus tells us exactly how to do it. Today we look at the one sure-fire way to ensure that you live the most fulfilling life possible.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We all want to live a life of purpose. A life with no regret. And Jesus tells us exactly how to do it. Today we look at the one sure-fire way to ensure that you live the most fulfilling life possible.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1672</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We all want to live a life of purpose. A life with no regret. And Jesus tells us exactly how to do it. Today we look at the one sure-fire way to ensure that you live the most fulfilling life possible.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We all want to live a life of purpose. A life with no regret. And Jesus tells us exactly how to do it. Today we look at the one sure-fire way to ensure that you live the most fulfilling life possible.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>But Why, God?</title>
      <itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>92</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>But Why, God?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When things don't go the way we think they should, we often begin to wonder who God is and why he let this happen. How could a God that loves us let things go so wrong? In this sermon, we wrestle with the uncertainty about who God is and how he feels about us when we are faced with the unthinkable.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When things don't go the way we think they should, we often begin to wonder who God is and why he let this happen. How could a God that loves us let things go so wrong? In this sermon, we wrestle with the uncertainty about who God is and how he feels about us when we are faced with the unthinkable.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2063</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>When things don't go the way we think they should, we often begin to wonder who God is and why he let this happen. How could a God that loves us let things go so wrong? In this sermon, we wrestle with the uncertainty about who God is and how he feels about us when we are faced with the unthinkable.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>When things don't go the way we think they should, we often begin to wonder who God is and why he let this happen. How could a God that loves us let things go so wrong? In this sermon, we wrestle with the uncertainty about who God is and how he feels abou</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Jesus Sees You</title>
      <itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>91</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Jesus Sees You</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When life doesn't go as planned, when our hopes are dashed...Jesus sees you. When you're longing for something more, Jesus sees you. He is there, offering you more than you ever knew to ask for.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When life doesn't go as planned, when our hopes are dashed...Jesus sees you. When you're longing for something more, Jesus sees you. He is there, offering you more than you ever knew to ask for.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:57:48 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1758</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>When life doesn't go as planned, when our hopes are dashed...Jesus sees you. When you're longing for something more, Jesus sees you. He is there, offering you more than you ever knew to ask for.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>When life doesn't go as planned, when our hopes are dashed...Jesus sees you. When you're longing for something more, Jesus sees you. He is there, offering you more than you ever knew to ask for.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Who Is God To You?</title>
      <itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>90</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Who Is God To You?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p class="p1">It is oftentimes our limited understanding of who God is and what he is calling us to do, that keeps us from living our most fulfilling life. Understanding who God is, allows us to participate in the life He is calling us to lead.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p class="p1">It is oftentimes our limited understanding of who God is and what he is calling us to do, that keeps us from living our most fulfilling life. Understanding who God is, allows us to participate in the life He is calling us to lead.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:05:48 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1590</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>It is oftentimes our limited understanding of who God is and what he is calling us to do, that keeps us from living our most fulfilling life. Understanding who God is, allows us to participate in the life He is calling us to lead.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>It is oftentimes our limited understanding of who God is and what he is calling us to do, that keeps us from living our most fulfilling life. Understanding who God is, allows us to participate in the life He is calling us to lead.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Be a Follower</title>
      <itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>89</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Be a Follower</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a35e17a5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Rev. Allie Shulman]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Rev. Allie Shulman]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1495</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Who is this Man?</title>
      <itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>88</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Who is this Man?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus of Nazareth is the most influential person who ever lived. </p> <p>But during his life, he was only known by a few thousand people in a forgotten part of the world. After he died, his message transformed the entire western world and continues to do so today. So, who is this man? </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus of Nazareth is the most influential person who ever lived. </p> <p>But during his life, he was only known by a few thousand people in a forgotten part of the world. After he died, his message transformed the entire western world and continues to do so today. So, who is this man? </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:35:07 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1495</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Jesus of Nazareth is the most influential person who ever lived. 

But during his life, he was only known by a few thousand people in a forgotten part of the world. After he died, his message transformed the entire western world and continues to do so today. So, who is this man? </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jesus of Nazareth is the most influential person who ever lived. 

But during his life, he was only known by a few thousand people in a forgotten part of the world. After he died, his message transformed the entire western world and continues to do so tod</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Rightly Ordered Love</title>
      <itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>87</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Rightly Ordered Love</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In the final sermon of our Essentialism series, we look at an unexpected spiritual practice that helps to bring clarity to our lives. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In the final sermon of our Essentialism series, we look at an unexpected spiritual practice that helps to bring clarity to our lives. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2021 23:53:06 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1861</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In the final sermon of our Essentialism series, we look at an unexpected spiritual practice that helps to bring clarity to our lives. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>church,generosity,essentialism,spiritualpractices,sundaysermon</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Essentialism: The Life-Changing Power of Gratitude</title>
      <itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>86</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Essentialism: The Life-Changing Power of Gratitude</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Articles, books, and self-help gurus say gratitude has the power to improve your mental, emotional, and even physical health. But there's one thing they've all gotten wrong. Today we uncover the big shift you need to make to unleash the true power of gratitude.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Articles, books, and self-help gurus say gratitude has the power to improve your mental, emotional, and even physical health. But there's one thing they've all gotten wrong. Today we uncover the big shift you need to make to unleash the true power of gratitude.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:24:24 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Articles, books, and self-help gurus say gratitude has the power to improve your mental, emotional, and even physical health. But there's one thing they've all gotten wrong. Today we uncover the big shift you need to make to unleash the true power of gratitude.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Articles, books, and self-help gurus say gratitude has the power to improve your mental, emotional, and even physical health. But there's one thing they've all gotten wrong. Today we uncover the big shift you need to make to unleash the true power of grat</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Essentialism: Are you deceiving yourself?</title>
      <itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>85</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Essentialism: Are you deceiving yourself?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Nobody can deceive you like you. We are capable of convincing ourselves of almost any idea, justifying any decision, and rationalizing nearly every behavior. So how do we keep ourselves honest?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Nobody can deceive you like you. We are capable of convincing ourselves of almost any idea, justifying any decision, and rationalizing nearly every behavior. So how do we keep ourselves honest?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:27:35 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2204</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Nobody can deceive you like you. We are capable of convincing ourselves of almost any idea, justifying any decision, and rationalizing nearly every behavior. So how do we keep ourselves honest?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Nobody can deceive you like you. We are capable of convincing ourselves of almost any idea, justifying any decision, and rationalizing nearly every behavior. So how do we keep ourselves honest?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>selfimprovement,selfexamination,thegrove,spiritualpractices,sundaysermon</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Art of Simplicity</title>
      <itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>84</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Art of Simplicity</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We are told that the good life is found in accumulation - that more is better. But most of us are accumulating the wrong things. How do we create space —in our schedules, in our homes, in our finances—for what really matters?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We are told that the good life is found in accumulation - that more is better. But most of us are accumulating the wrong things. How do we create space —in our schedules, in our homes, in our finances—for what really matters?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:34:06 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2111</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We are told that the good life is found in accumulation - that more is better. But most of us are accumulating the wrong things. How do we create space —in our schedules, in our homes, in our finances—for what really matters?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We are told that the good life is found in accumulation - that more is better. But most of us are accumulating the wrong things. How do we create space —in our schedules, in our homes, in our finances—for what really matters?</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Antidote to Distraction</title>
      <itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>83</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Antidote to Distraction</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As a society, we are overly stimulated and distracted. And it's only getting worse.</p> <p>Ironically, our constant connection to people and information has caused us to grow disconnected from deeper relationships and from God.</p> <p>In today's sermon, we talk about reducing distraction as we seek to reconnect to what matters most in our lives.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As a society, we are overly stimulated and distracted. And it's only getting worse.</p> <p>Ironically, our constant connection to people and information has caused us to grow disconnected from deeper relationships and from God.</p> <p>In today's sermon, we talk about reducing distraction as we seek to reconnect to what matters most in our lives.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1550</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>As a society, we are overly stimulated and distracted. And it's only getting worse. Ironically, our constant connection to people and information has caused us to grow disconnected from deeper relationships and from God. In today's sermon, we talk about reducing distraction as we seek to reconnect to what matters most in our lives.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>As a society, we are overly stimulated and distracted. And it's only getting worse. Ironically, our constant connection to people and information has caused us to grow disconnected from deeper relationships and from God. In today's sermon, we talk about r</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Essentialism: The Art of Finding What Matters</title>
      <itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>82</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Essentialism: The Art of Finding What Matters</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When our schedules came to an abrupt halt last year, we had time to pause and ask, "What really matters?" God calls us to a slower pace that allows us to interact with and love one another, but, all too often, we let the pressures of the world get in the way. Join us for the next 5 weeks, as we embark on a journey to better understand who God made us to be and who we want to become.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When our schedules came to an abrupt halt last year, we had time to pause and ask, "What really matters?" God calls us to a slower pace that allows us to interact with and love one another, but, all too often, we let the pressures of the world get in the way. Join us for the next 5 weeks, as we embark on a journey to better understand who God made us to be and who we want to become.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:08:17 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1550</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Join us for the next 5 weeks, as we embark on a journey to better understand who God made us to be and who we want to become.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Join us for the next 5 weeks, as we embark on a journey to better understand who God made us to be and who we want to become.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>sermon,Christianity,selfhelp,whatmatters</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Into the Unknown</title>
      <itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>81</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Into the Unknown</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As good as it felt to kick out 2020, 2021 still feels uncertain. But when we tether ourselves to God's promises, we don't need to be afraid of the future.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As good as it felt to kick out 2020, 2021 still feels uncertain. But when we tether ourselves to God's promises, we don't need to be afraid of the future.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1584</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>As good as it felt to kick out 2020, 2021 still feels uncertain. But when we tether ourselves to God's promises, we don't need to be afraid of the future.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>As good as it felt to kick out 2020, 2021 still feels uncertain. But when we tether ourselves to God's promises, we don't need to be afraid of the future.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>christian,sermon,churchservice,movinginto2021</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>It's Black or White...or Is It?</title>
      <itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>80</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>It's Black or White...or Is It?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We have a tendency to think in terms of black or white, right or wrong, darkness or light, good years or bad years. But the truth is, it's not one or the other. There is a relationship between opposites, and the space "in between" is where we find opportunities to grow. As we leave 2020 behind, let's reframe what many might call a "bad year".</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We have a tendency to think in terms of black or white, right or wrong, darkness or light, good years or bad years. But the truth is, it's not one or the other. There is a relationship between opposites, and the space "in between" is where we find opportunities to grow. As we leave 2020 behind, let's reframe what many might call a "bad year".</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1542</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We have a tendency to think in terms of black or white, right or wrong, darkness or light, good years or bad years. But the truth is, it's not one or the other. There is a relationship between opposites, and the space "in between" is where we find opportunities to grow. As we leave 2020 behind, let's reframe what many might call a "bad year".</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We have a tendency to think in terms of black or white, right or wrong, darkness or light, good years or bad years. But the truth is, it's not one or the other. There is a relationship between opposites, and the space "in between" is where we find opportu</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Christmas Eve at The Grove</title>
      <itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>79</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Christmas Eve at The Grove</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join us for a special Christmas Eve service as we celebrate the birth of our Savior through worship and a message from Rev. Stephen Lohoefer.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join us for a special Christmas Eve service as we celebrate the birth of our Savior through worship and a message from Rev. Stephen Lohoefer.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:13:53 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1721</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Join us for a special Christmas Eve service as we celebrate the birth of our Savior through worship and a message from Rev. Stephen Lohoefer.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Join us for a special Christmas Eve service as we celebrate the birth of our Savior through worship and a message from Rev. Stephen Lohoefer.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>christmasevesermon,christmasmessage,christmashope</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Through the Lens of Wonder</title>
      <itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>78</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Through the Lens of Wonder</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p class="p1">As a child, we saw everything as new and wondrous. This gift of awe is something that often fades with age. But wonder is a part of God's design. It is the gateway to hope. It even gives us humility, knowing that we are a small part of a bigger story that we cannot understand. So how do we get it back?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p class="p1">As a child, we saw everything as new and wondrous. This gift of awe is something that often fades with age. But wonder is a part of God's design. It is the gateway to hope. It even gives us humility, knowing that we are a small part of a bigger story that we cannot understand. So how do we get it back?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 01:38:19 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Allie Shulman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Allie Shulman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1404</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>As a child, we saw everything as new and wondrous. This gift of awe is something that often fades with age. But wonder is a part of God's design. It is the gateway to hope. It even gives us humility, knowing that we are a small part of a bigger story that we cannot understand. So how do we get it back?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>As a child, we saw everything as new and wondrous. This gift of awe is something that often fades with age. But wonder is a part of God's design. It is the gateway to hope. It even gives us humility, knowing that we are a small part of a bigger story that</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>advent,christmasstory,wonderofchristmas</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Designed for Wonder</title>
      <itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>77</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Designed for Wonder</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p class="p1">We are designed for wonder, but sometimes our search for wonder can lead us astray. We find ourselves looking in the wrong places, always striving for more. Mary’s story teaches us how being open to the story God has for us will satisfy our cravings. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p class="p1">We are designed for wonder, but sometimes our search for wonder can lead us astray. We find ourselves looking in the wrong places, always striving for more. Mary’s story teaches us how being open to the story God has for us will satisfy our cravings. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:10:10 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1695</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We are designed for wonder, but sometimes our search for wonder can lead us astray. We find ourselves looking in the wrong places, always striving for more. Mary’s story teaches us how being open to the story God has for us will satisfy our cravings. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We are designed for wonder, but sometimes our search for wonder can lead us astray. We find ourselves looking in the wrong places, always striving for more. Mary’s story teaches us how being open to the story God has for us will satisfy our cravings. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>spiritual,mary,advent,christmasstory</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Where's the Wonder?</title>
      <itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>76</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Where's the Wonder?</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9ca37f4</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join us as we explore the miracle of the Christmas story and the wonder that is waiting to be rediscovered all around us.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join us as we explore the miracle of the Christmas story and the wonder that is waiting to be rediscovered all around us.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2020 09:36:14 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1822</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Join us as we begin our series about Wonder and explore the miracle of the Christmas story and the miracles that are waiting to be rediscovered all around us.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Join us as we begin our series about Wonder and explore the miracle of the Christmas story and the miracles that are waiting to be rediscovered all around us.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Risks of Riches</title>
      <itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>75</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Risks of Riches</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>If you make above $25K a year, you are in the top two percent of the world. That qualifies you as  “rich”. Ironically, happiness is most elusive for the rich. James exposes the three lies about wealth that can keep us from experiencing hope and security.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>If you make above $25K a year, you are in the top two percent of the world. That qualifies you as  “rich”. Ironically, happiness is most elusive for the rich. James exposes the three lies about wealth that can keep us from experiencing hope and security.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2020 17:50:25 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2792</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>If you make above $25K a year, you are in the top two percent of the world. That qualifies you as  “rich”. Ironically, happiness is most elusive for the rich. James exposes the three lies about wealth that can keep us from experiencing hope and security.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>If you make above $25K a year, you are in the top two percent of the world. That qualifies you as  “rich”. Ironically, happiness is most elusive for the rich. James exposes the three lies about wealth that can keep us from experiencing hope and security.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The War Within</title>
      <itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>74</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The War Within</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1994b208</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We all can relate to the cartoon of the person with an angel and a devil on each shoulder. The two of them persuading, encouraging, even arguing about what to do, think, or say. Maybe you find yourself in that battle now; at war between what you know you should do, and what you want to do. In this sermon, we will talk about how to win the war within and find peace.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We all can relate to the cartoon of the person with an angel and a devil on each shoulder. The two of them persuading, encouraging, even arguing about what to do, think, or say. Maybe you find yourself in that battle now; at war between what you know you should do, and what you want to do. In this sermon, we will talk about how to win the war within and find peace.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2020 22:42:56 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1753</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We all can relate to the cartoon of the person with an angel and a devil on each shoulder. The two of them persuading, encouraging, even arguing about what to do, think, or say. Maybe you find yourself in that battle now; at war between what you know you should do, and what you want to do. In this sermon, we will talk about how to win the war within and find peace.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We all can relate to the cartoon of the person with an angel and a devil on each shoulder. The two of them persuading, encouraging, even arguing about what to do, think, or say. Maybe you find yourself in that battle now; at war between what you know you </itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Little Fires Everywhere</title>
      <itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>73</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Little Fires Everywhere</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Words have the power of life and death. We can be careful, thoughtful, and precise with our words, or we can use them to start little fires everywhere. In this sermon, we look at what James says about being a relational arsonist, and what our words say about who we really are.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Words have the power of life and death. We can be careful, thoughtful, and precise with our words, or we can use them to start little fires everywhere. In this sermon, we look at what James says about being a relational arsonist, and what our words say about who we really are.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2170</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Words have the power of life and death. We can be careful, thoughtful, and precise with our words, or we can use them to start little fires everywhere. In this sermon, we look at what James says about being a relational arsonist, and what our words say about who we really are.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Words have the power of life and death. We can be careful, thoughtful, and precise with our words, or we can use them to start little fires everywhere. In this sermon, we look at what James says about being a relational arsonist, and what our words say ab</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>powerofwords</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Putting Faith Into Practice</title>
      <itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>72</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Putting Faith Into Practice</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5af070ec</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>If we all put our faith into practice, the world - and our nation - would be a different place. The world needs more Christians who embody the faith they claim to hold. A faith that manifests in their actions, priorities, and values across every area of their lives. As we continue our study of the book of James this week, we look at the relationship between faith and works in our lives.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>If we all put our faith into practice, the world - and our nation - would be a different place. The world needs more Christians who embody the faith they claim to hold. A faith that manifests in their actions, priorities, and values across every area of their lives. As we continue our study of the book of James this week, we look at the relationship between faith and works in our lives.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church, Rev. Stephen Lohoefer</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1488</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>If we all put our faith into practice, the world - and our nation - would be a different place. The world needs more Christians who embody the faith they claim to hold. A faith that manifests in their actions, priorities, and values across every area of their lives. As we continue our study of the book of James this week, we look at the relationship between faith and works in our lives.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>If we all put our faith into practice, the world - and our nation - would be a different place. The world needs more Christians who embody the faith they claim to hold. A faith that manifests in their actions, priorities, and values across every area of t</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Don't Be A Wave</title>
      <itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>71</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Don't Be A Wave</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>If we place our hope and trust on the things of the world, we are like waves tossed by the pull of gravity and the wind. A true faith helps us live in a grounded and anchored way that is able to withstand the pushes and pulls of life.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>If we place our hope and trust on the things of the world, we are like waves tossed by the pull of gravity and the wind. A true faith helps us live in a grounded and anchored way that is able to withstand the pushes and pulls of life.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1896</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>If we place our hope and trust on the things of the world, we are like waves tossed by the pull of gravity and the wind. A true faith helps us live in a grounded and anchored way that is able to withstand the pushes and pulls of life.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>If we place our hope and trust on the things of the world, we are like waves tossed by the pull of gravity and the wind. A true faith helps us live in a grounded and anchored way that is able to withstand the pushes and pulls of life.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>God Turns Scarcity Into Abundance</title>
      <itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>70</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>God Turns Scarcity Into Abundance</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>No matter how challenging 2020 has been, God wants to take the fragments of our lives and turn them into abundance. What do you need to trust God with and turn over to him? What is he waiting for you to give to him that he can multiply exponentially and use for his glory? </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>No matter how challenging 2020 has been, God wants to take the fragments of our lives and turn them into abundance. What do you need to trust God with and turn over to him? What is he waiting for you to give to him that he can multiply exponentially and use for his glory? </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2062</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>No matter how challenging 2020 has been, God wants to take the fragments of our lives and turn them into abundance. What do you need to trust God with and turn over to him? What is he waiting for you to give to him that he can multiply exponentially and use for his glory? </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>No matter how challenging 2020 has been, God wants to take the fragments of our lives and turn them into abundance. What do you need to trust God with and turn over to him? What is he waiting for you to give to him that he can multiply exponentially and u</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Leading A Purpose Driven Life</title>
      <itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>69</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Leading A Purpose Driven Life</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a087edd3</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever stopped to think about what you're living for? What drives you? What keeps you going? In today's sermon, we look at the innate longing we have for a deeper level of meaning in our lives.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever stopped to think about what you're living for? What drives you? What keeps you going? In today's sermon, we look at the innate longing we have for a deeper level of meaning in our lives.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:26:04 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1839</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Have you ever stopped to think about what you're living for? What drives you? What keeps you going? In today's sermon, we look at the innate longing we have for a deeper level of meaning in our lives.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever stopped to think about what you're living for? What drives you? What keeps you going? In today's sermon, we look at the innate longing we have for a deeper level of meaning in our lives.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Choice Is Ours</title>
      <itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>68</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Choice Is Ours</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/99f8c541</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When God isn't at the center of our lives, we often feel disappointed and unsatisfied but don't know why. No matter what we do, we can't find fulfillment. But God offers us a pivot point. And when we take it, life looks different.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When God isn't at the center of our lives, we often feel disappointed and unsatisfied but don't know why. No matter what we do, we can't find fulfillment. But God offers us a pivot point. And when we take it, life looks different.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2020 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1546</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>When God isn't at the center of our lives, we often feel disappointed and unsatisfied but don't know why. No matter what we do, we can't find fulfillment. But God offers us a pivot point. And when we take it, life looks different.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>When God isn't at the center of our lives, we often feel disappointed and unsatisfied but don't know why. No matter what we do, we can't find fulfillment. But God offers us a pivot point. And when we take it, life looks different.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Dealing with Disappointment </title>
      <itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>67</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Dealing with Disappointment </itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/075bcb4f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Feeling disappointed and discouraged is one of the biggest challenges we face. Some of us have falsely been led to believe that if we do everything we’re supposed to do that we won’t feel that way. But it’s simply not true. What God actually promises is that there will be suffering. So, what should we do in those times? What’s God’s role?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Feeling disappointed and discouraged is one of the biggest challenges we face. Some of us have falsely been led to believe that if we do everything we’re supposed to do that we won’t feel that way. But it’s simply not true. What God actually promises is that there will be suffering. So, what should we do in those times? What’s God’s role?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2020 12:01:32 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1763</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Feeling disappointed and discouraged is one of the biggest challenges we face. Some of us have falsely been led to believe that if we do everything we’re supposed to do that we won’t feel that way. But it’s simply not true. What God actually promises is that there will be suffering. So, what should we do in those times? What’s God’s role?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Feeling disappointed and discouraged is one of the biggest challenges we face. Some of us have falsely been led to believe that if we do everything we’re supposed to do that we won’t feel that way. But it’s simply not true. What God actually promises is t</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Danger of Returning to Routine</title>
      <itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>66</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Danger of Returning to Routine</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/41f24fbb</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week we begin our new sermon series on the book of Haggai. In this sermon we kick off our study with Haggai 1:1-9, and explore the danger of returning to an old routine in a new world.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week we begin our new sermon series on the book of Haggai. In this sermon we kick off our study with Haggai 1:1-9, and explore the danger of returning to an old routine in a new world.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:27:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1664</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>This week we begin our new sermon series on the book of Haggai. In this sermon we kick off our study with Haggai 1:1-9, and explore the danger of returning to an old routine in a new world.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week we begin our new sermon series on the book of Haggai. In this sermon we kick off our study with Haggai 1:1-9, and explore the danger of returning to an old routine in a new world.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Made for this Moment</title>
      <itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>65</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Made for this Moment</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a801bbd9</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to be made for this moment? In this sermon we explore how it is often through the most difficult times that we learn and grow the most.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to be made for this moment? In this sermon we explore how it is often through the most difficult times that we learn and grow the most.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:44:42 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1801</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>What does it mean to be made for this moment? In this sermon we explore how it is often through the most difficult times that we learn and grow the most.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>What does it mean to be made for this moment? In this sermon we explore how it is often through the most difficult times that we learn and grow the most.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Missing Piece</title>
      <itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>64</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Missing Piece</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f370be55-413c-4ebf-8a34-a53796e17a09</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/75ff4f13</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Making lasting change is hard. We are conditioned to believe our capacity to grow and change is fixed and defined. But this line of thinking is incorrect. It misses a vital piece of the equation. That's right; there is a simple equation that contains most of what you need to know about why you do what you do, and how to grow and develop in your faith, happiness, and life. In this sermon we will dive into understanding that missing piece.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Making lasting change is hard. We are conditioned to believe our capacity to grow and change is fixed and defined. But this line of thinking is incorrect. It misses a vital piece of the equation. That's right; there is a simple equation that contains most of what you need to know about why you do what you do, and how to grow and develop in your faith, happiness, and life. In this sermon we will dive into understanding that missing piece.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:42:45 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/75ff4f13/62f4d46f.mp3" length="61506677" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1537</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Making lasting change is hard. We are conditioned to believe our capacity to grow and change is fixed and defined. But this line of thinking is incorrect. It misses a vital piece of the equation. That's right; there is a simple equation that contains most of what you need to know about why you do what you do, and how to grow and develop in your faith, happiness, and life. In this sermon we will dive into understanding that missing piece.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Making lasting change is hard. We are conditioned to believe our capacity to grow and change is fixed and defined. But this line of thinking is incorrect. It misses a vital piece of the equation. That's right; there is a simple equation that contains most</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Better Together</title>
      <itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>63</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Better Together</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">ec2c51b1-acb7-4bcd-b52f-b1cb4128dad9</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a79be2f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, we explore Hebrews 10:23-25, diving into the power of community and understanding why we are, in fact, better together.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this sermon, we explore Hebrews 10:23-25, diving into the power of community and understanding why we are, in fact, better together.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:32:16 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1457</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In this sermon, we explore Hebrews 10:23-25, diving into the power of community and understanding why we are, in fact, better together.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this sermon, we explore Hebrews 10:23-25, diving into the power of community and understanding why we are, in fact, better together.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>When Facing Adversity</title>
      <itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>62</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>When Facing Adversity</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5d4a3561-79ac-4b28-9298-21900de47931</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/436ef832</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There's been no shortage of discomfort, pain, or adversity in our lives. It's been relatively minor for some of us, and for others, it has been significant. The prevailing opinion seems to be we're worse off because of all we've faced. But what if that's completely wrong? What if these times have actually been gifts? What if we are stronger, more adaptable, and better positioned for the future because of what we've faced?</p> <p>In this sermon, we will wrap up our series, School of Rock.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There's been no shortage of discomfort, pain, or adversity in our lives. It's been relatively minor for some of us, and for others, it has been significant. The prevailing opinion seems to be we're worse off because of all we've faced. But what if that's completely wrong? What if these times have actually been gifts? What if we are stronger, more adaptable, and better positioned for the future because of what we've faced?</p> <p>In this sermon, we will wrap up our series, School of Rock.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:35:56 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1662</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>There's been no shortage of discomfort, pain, or adversity in our lives. It's been relatively minor for some of us, and for others, it has been significant. The prevailing opinion seems to be we're worse off because of all we've faced. But what if that's completely wrong? What if these times have actually been gifts? What if we are stronger, more adaptable, and better positioned for the future because of what we've faced? In this sermon, we will wrap up our series, School of Rock.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>There's been no shortage of discomfort, pain, or adversity in our lives. It's been relatively minor for some of us, and for others, it has been significant. The prevailing opinion seems to be we're worse off because of all we've faced. But what if that's </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Music Lessons: How to Sound Like Yourself</title>
      <itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>61</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Music Lessons: How to Sound Like Yourself</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dda74c1</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One of our favorite quotes comes from Miles Davis, legendary Jazz musician, who once said, “man, sometimes you have to play a long time to sound like yourself.”</p> <p>We all have people we look up to and aspire to imitate. Ways we wish we were more like someone else, whether in ability or appearance.</p> <p>In a world that reinforces conformity to specific pre-approved images or molds, it can be intimidating to risk being yourself.</p> <p>Join us, as we head back to the studio with Michael to unpack this idea further.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>One of our favorite quotes comes from Miles Davis, legendary Jazz musician, who once said, “man, sometimes you have to play a long time to sound like yourself.”</p> <p>We all have people we look up to and aspire to imitate. Ways we wish we were more like someone else, whether in ability or appearance.</p> <p>In a world that reinforces conformity to specific pre-approved images or molds, it can be intimidating to risk being yourself.</p> <p>Join us, as we head back to the studio with Michael to unpack this idea further.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:26:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3dda74c1/be400ae6.mp3" length="65217255" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1630</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>One of our favorite quotes comes from Miles Davis, legendary Jazz musician, who once said, “man, sometimes you have to play a long time to sound like yourself.” We all have people we look up to and aspire to imitate. Ways we wish we were more like someone else, whether in ability or appearance. In a world that reinforces conformity to specific pre-approved images or molds, it can be intimidating to risk being yourself. Join us, as we head back to the studio with Michael to unpack this idea further.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>One of our favorite quotes comes from Miles Davis, legendary Jazz musician, who once said, “man, sometimes you have to play a long time to sound like yourself.” We all have people we look up to and aspire to imitate. Ways we wish we were more like someone</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Freedoms Found in Discipline</title>
      <itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>60</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Freedoms Found in Discipline</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c0b5f48</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Class is in session at the "school of rock." We're going into the studio with Michael Gomez, our worship leader and music expert, to explore lessons from music relevant to our lives.</p> <p>Whatever your level of music ability, there's plenty to discover in our first music lesson.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Class is in session at the "school of rock." We're going into the studio with Michael Gomez, our worship leader and music expert, to explore lessons from music relevant to our lives.</p> <p>Whatever your level of music ability, there's plenty to discover in our first music lesson.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2020 19:39:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/1c0b5f48/c9a3e210.mp3" length="65362671" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1634</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Class is in session at the "school of rock." We're going into the studio with Michael Gomez, our worship leader and music expert, to explore lessons from music relevant to our lives. Whatever your level of music ability, there's plenty to discover in our first music lesson.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Class is in session at the "school of rock." We're going into the studio with Michael Gomez, our worship leader and music expert, to explore lessons from music relevant to our lives. Whatever your level of music ability, there's plenty to discover in our </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Do You Need to Get Away?</title>
      <itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>59</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Do You Need to Get Away?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5265dfd4</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Are you ready for a field trip?</p> <p>This week, Join Stephen on an adventure. There is a verse we've been thinking on a lot, but instead of just telling you about it, he's going to show you.</p> <p>So pack your bags, and see where we go!</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Are you ready for a field trip?</p> <p>This week, Join Stephen on an adventure. There is a verse we've been thinking on a lot, but instead of just telling you about it, he's going to show you.</p> <p>So pack your bags, and see where we go!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:31:52 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5265dfd4/0afa562e.mp3" length="36668185" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>916</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Are you ready for a field trip? This week, Join Stephen on an adventure. There is a verse we've been thinking on a lot, but instead of just telling you about it, he's going to show you. So pack your bags, and see where we go!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Are you ready for a field trip? This week, Join Stephen on an adventure. There is a verse we've been thinking on a lot, but instead of just telling you about it, he's going to show you. So pack your bags, and see where we go!</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Good, The Bad and The Ugly</title>
      <itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>58</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Good, The Bad and The Ugly</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Let's look at a parable Jesus tells about two people. One good, one bad, and one ugly. If you can do the math, you realize this doesn't add up. And that's the point.</p> <p>But a word of caution, this story will challenge us all!</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Let's look at a parable Jesus tells about two people. One good, one bad, and one ugly. If you can do the math, you realize this doesn't add up. And that's the point.</p> <p>But a word of caution, this story will challenge us all!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2020 08:01:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4be5173e/d82c2198.mp3" length="71959685" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1798</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Let's look at a parable Jesus tells about two people. One good, one bad, and one ugly. If you can do the math, you realize this doesn't add up. And that's the point. But a word of caution, this story will challenge us all!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Let's look at a parable Jesus tells about two people. One good, one bad, and one ugly. If you can do the math, you realize this doesn't add up. And that's the point. But a word of caution, this story will challenge us all!</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Rules of Engagement: Walk Away When You Can't Save the Day</title>
      <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>57</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Rules of Engagement: Walk Away When You Can't Save the Day</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">0ea7ecfb-2821-4398-afc6-197206251cc3</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6eda0a67</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when a conversation feels out of control? You are angry, your conversation partner is angry. People are lobbing insults left and right. No real dialogue is happening. The conversation seems hopeless.</p> <p>How can we respond in the middle of these tough conversations? Discover when to press on and when to walk away.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when a conversation feels out of control? You are angry, your conversation partner is angry. People are lobbing insults left and right. No real dialogue is happening. The conversation seems hopeless.</p> <p>How can we respond in the middle of these tough conversations? Discover when to press on and when to walk away.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/6eda0a67/a557b773.mp3" length="77732365" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1943</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>What do you do when a conversation feels out of control? You are angry, your conversation partner is angry. People are lobbing insults left and right. No real dialogue is happening. The conversation seems hopeless. How can we respond in the middle of these tough conversations? Discover when to press on and when to walk away.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>What do you do when a conversation feels out of control? You are angry, your conversation partner is angry. People are lobbing insults left and right. No real dialogue is happening. The conversation seems hopeless. How can we respond in the middle of thes</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Rules of Engagement: Focus on the link, not the distance</title>
      <itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>56</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Rules of Engagement: Focus on the link, not the distance</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f831888e</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>'s yelling, you're pointing fingers, and it feels like utter chaos?</p> <p>In Week 2 of our new series Rules of Engagement, we will dig a little deeper into what to do when a conversation goes haywire. How do you keep your calm? How do you move forward to find a solution? Listen to find out!</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>'s yelling, you're pointing fingers, and it feels like utter chaos?</p> <p>In Week 2 of our new series Rules of Engagement, we will dig a little deeper into what to do when a conversation goes haywire. How do you keep your calm? How do you move forward to find a solution? Listen to find out!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:08:08 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f831888e/f44cbe29.mp3" length="82512123" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2062</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>'s yelling, you're pointing fingers, and it feels like utter chaos? In Week 2 of our new series Rules of Engagement, we will dig a little deeper into what to do when a conversation goes haywire. How do you keep your calm? How do you move forward to find a solution? Listen to find out!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>'s yelling, you're pointing fingers, and it feels like utter chaos? In Week 2 of our new series Rules of Engagement, we will dig a little deeper into what to do when a conversation goes haywire. How do you keep your calm? How do you move forward to find a</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Rules of Engagement: Walk into the room, not the ring</title>
      <itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>55</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Rules of Engagement: Walk into the room, not the ring</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/22dc8273</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How do you approach a conversation with someone with who you disagree? Do you ever feel like Mohammed Ali preparing to fight Joe Frazier? Are you in it to win it? What if that's not the best approach?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How do you approach a conversation with someone with who you disagree? Do you ever feel like Mohammed Ali preparing to fight Joe Frazier? Are you in it to win it? What if that's not the best approach?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:57:24 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1897</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>How do you approach a conversation with someone with who you disagree? Do you ever feel like Mohammed Ali preparing to fight Joe Frazier? Are you in it to win it? What if that's not the best approach?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>How do you approach a conversation with someone with who you disagree? Do you ever feel like Mohammed Ali preparing to fight Joe Frazier? Are you in it to win it? What if that's not the best approach?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A Rabbi and a Pastor Walk into a Zoom Call</title>
      <itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>54</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Rabbi and a Pastor Walk into a Zoom Call</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fc20e6a</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I think the perfect way to wrap up and punctuate our series on Exodus, is to invite you into a conversation with me and my friend, Rabbi Asher Knight. I loved our conversation about the story of Exodus and I learned so many things from him during it. I’m excited to share our conversation with you this Sunday.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I think the perfect way to wrap up and punctuate our series on Exodus, is to invite you into a conversation with me and my friend, Rabbi Asher Knight. I loved our conversation about the story of Exodus and I learned so many things from him during it. I’m excited to share our conversation with you this Sunday.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:11:57 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/1fc20e6a/c6bf532c.mp3" length="89987699" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2249</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>I think the perfect way to wrap up and punctuate our series on Exodus, is to invite you into a conversation with me and my friend, Rabbi Asher Knight. I loved our conversation about the story of Exodus and I learned so many things from him during it. I’m excited to share our conversation with you this Sunday.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>I think the perfect way to wrap up and punctuate our series on Exodus, is to invite you into a conversation with me and my friend, Rabbi Asher Knight. I loved our conversation about the story of Exodus and I learned so many things from him during it. I’m </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Exodus: Church. Anywhere.</title>
      <itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>53</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Exodus: Church. Anywhere.</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8421b67</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>"If you build it, he will come." The classic line from the movie, Field of Dreams, steals the idea from the book of Exodus. In the final chapters of Exodus, God gives an exhaustive list of instructions for building the tabernacle. The tabernacle is the place where Israel can come and experience God's presence. "If you build it, I will come," is in essence, what God tells Moses.  And over time (thousands of years), the tabernacle gave way to the temple, and the temple gave way to the church, and with each iteration, it was the place where the people of God could expect to experience God.  So fast forward to today, what do we do when the church is closed? What will we do if the church stays closed? How do we experience the presence of God, without a building? Tune in, and find out!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>"If you build it, he will come." The classic line from the movie, Field of Dreams, steals the idea from the book of Exodus. In the final chapters of Exodus, God gives an exhaustive list of instructions for building the tabernacle. The tabernacle is the place where Israel can come and experience God's presence. "If you build it, I will come," is in essence, what God tells Moses.  And over time (thousands of years), the tabernacle gave way to the temple, and the temple gave way to the church, and with each iteration, it was the place where the people of God could expect to experience God.  So fast forward to today, what do we do when the church is closed? What will we do if the church stays closed? How do we experience the presence of God, without a building? Tune in, and find out!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:39:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/c8421b67/24b44578.mp3" length="49769493" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1244</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"If you build it, he will come." The classic line from the movie, Field of Dreams, steals the idea from the book of Exodus. In the final chapters of Exodus, God gives an exhaustive list of instructions for building the tabernacle. The tabernacle is the place where Israel can come and experience God's presence. "If you build it, I will come," is in essence, what God tells Moses.  And over time (thousands of years), the tabernacle gave way to the temple, and the temple gave way to the church, and with each iteration, it was the place where the people of God could expect to experience God.  So fast forward to today, what do we do when the church is closed? What will we do if the church stays closed? How do we experience the presence of God, without a building? Tune in, and find out!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"If you build it, he will come." The classic line from the movie, Field of Dreams, steals the idea from the book of Exodus. In the final chapters of Exodus, God gives an exhaustive list of instructions for building the tabernacle. The tabernacle is the pl</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Ten Commandments</title>
      <itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>51</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Ten Commandments</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5a24349</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week, God has given the Israelites the Ten Commandments. They were a radical leap forward in human ethics at the time they were given. Today, we tend to look at them as trite or antiquated, but they are every bit as relevant in our modern world. Let's take a new look at the Ten Commandments and see how following the spirit of the law transforms our hearts, minds, and lives to stand apart.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week, God has given the Israelites the Ten Commandments. They were a radical leap forward in human ethics at the time they were given. Today, we tend to look at them as trite or antiquated, but they are every bit as relevant in our modern world. Let's take a new look at the Ten Commandments and see how following the spirit of the law transforms our hearts, minds, and lives to stand apart.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2020 13:33:12 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a5a24349/37aaee0c.mp3" length="80529937" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2013</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>This week, God has given the Israelites the Ten Commandments. They were a radical leap forward in human ethics at the time they were given. Today, we tend to look at them as trite or antiquated, but they are every bit as relevant in our modern world. Let's take a new look at the Ten Commandments and see how following the spirit of the law transforms our hearts, minds, and lives to stand apart.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week, God has given the Israelites the Ten Commandments. They were a radical leap forward in human ethics at the time they were given. Today, we tend to look at them as trite or antiquated, but they are every bit as relevant in our modern world. Let'</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Exodus: In the Wilderness</title>
      <itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>50</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Exodus: In the Wilderness</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>So far in this sermon series, we have journeyed with the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. This week, we meet them in the wilderness, where they have been wandering for 45 days. They are hungry, out of food, and unsure how to move forward. How does God respond? What can we learn from his instruction?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>So far in this sermon series, we have journeyed with the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. This week, we meet them in the wilderness, where they have been wandering for 45 days. They are hungry, out of food, and unsure how to move forward. How does God respond? What can we learn from his instruction?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1782</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>So far in this sermon series, we have journeyed with the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. This week, we meet them in the wilderness, where they have been wandering for 45 days. They are hungry, out of food, and unsure how to move forward. How does God respond? What can we learn from his instruction?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>So far in this sermon series, we have journeyed with the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. This week, we meet them in the wilderness, where they have been wandering for 45 days. They are hungry, out of food, and unsure how to move forward. How does God </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Exodus: How to Find a Way Out</title>
      <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>49</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Exodus: How to Find a Way Out</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when you don't know the way out? How do you move forward when you feel stuck? What once worked isn't working now. You are out of ideas, out of energy, and out of hope. If this place feels familiar, then watch this message, and learn what to do.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when you don't know the way out? How do you move forward when you feel stuck? What once worked isn't working now. You are out of ideas, out of energy, and out of hope. If this place feels familiar, then watch this message, and learn what to do.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2020 10:52:10 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1860</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>What do you do when you don't know the way out? How do you move forward when you feel stuck? What once worked isn't working now. You are out of ideas, out of energy, and out of hope. If this place feels familiar, then watch this message, and learn what to do.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>What do you do when you don't know the way out? How do you move forward when you feel stuck? What once worked isn't working now. You are out of ideas, out of energy, and out of hope. If this place feels familiar, then watch this message, and learn what to</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Exodus: Be Careful What You Ask</title>
      <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>48</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Exodus: Be Careful What You Ask</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/40857b20</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Questions can uncover the truth in ways thoughts and ideas can't. This Sunday, we will look at one of the most important questions ever asked to help us discover something worth building our life on. Fair warning: the process will be uncomfortable, and you may not like the answer.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Questions can uncover the truth in ways thoughts and ideas can't. This Sunday, we will look at one of the most important questions ever asked to help us discover something worth building our life on. Fair warning: the process will be uncomfortable, and you may not like the answer.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2020 10:58:05 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/40857b20/d42b2912.mp3" length="72462825" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1811</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Questions can uncover the truth in ways thoughts and ideas can't. This Sunday, we will look at one of the most important questions ever asked to help us discover something worth building our life on. Fair warning: the process will be uncomfortable, and you may not like the answer.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Questions can uncover the truth in ways thoughts and ideas can't. This Sunday, we will look at one of the most important questions ever asked to help us discover something worth building our life on. Fair warning: the process will be uncomfortable, and yo</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Exodus: In Danger of Losing Hope</title>
      <itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>47</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Exodus: In Danger of Losing Hope</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">9a078f78-5d69-4af1-999a-24ae8936ca98</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b049e08</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you had enough? Are you over all of this - the social distancing, the uncertainty, the anxiety that comes from not having answers? It's exhausting. And when we get exhausted, we are in danger of losing hope. If you feel like your hope is starting to slip, or if it's already gone, then Sunday's message is for you. </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you had enough? Are you over all of this - the social distancing, the uncertainty, the anxiety that comes from not having answers? It's exhausting. And when we get exhausted, we are in danger of losing hope. If you feel like your hope is starting to slip, or if it's already gone, then Sunday's message is for you. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2020 10:42:55 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9b049e08/cc52096f.mp3" length="72025137" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1800</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Have you had enough? Are you over all of this - the social distancing, the uncertainty, the anxiety that comes from not having answers? It's exhausting. And when we get exhausted, we are in danger of losing hope. If you feel like your hope is starting to slip, or if it's already gone, then Sunday's message is for you. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you had enough? Are you over all of this - the social distancing, the uncertainty, the anxiety that comes from not having answers? It's exhausting. And when we get exhausted, we are in danger of losing hope. If you feel like your hope is starting to </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Exodus: What a Waste</title>
      <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>46</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Exodus: What a Waste</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a09e9e6b</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Has it all felt like a waste? The last two months, all of your plans, the way you thought this spring would go, all wasted. What if this isn't a waste, but instead, it's a launching pad for something new, something better God is doing in the world? What if this is the beginning of a new way of life that God wants us to discover? Will you venture into the unknown or simply return to what is familiar?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Has it all felt like a waste? The last two months, all of your plans, the way you thought this spring would go, all wasted. What if this isn't a waste, but instead, it's a launching pad for something new, something better God is doing in the world? What if this is the beginning of a new way of life that God wants us to discover? Will you venture into the unknown or simply return to what is familiar?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2020 10:50:17 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a09e9e6b/f53ce5e6.mp3" length="70263707" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1756</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Has it all felt like a waste? The last two months, all of your plans, the way you thought this spring would go, all wasted. What if this isn't a waste, but instead, it's a launching pad for something new, something better God is doing in the world? What if this is the beginning of a new way of life that God wants us to discover? Will you venture into the unknown or simply return to what is familiar?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Has it all felt like a waste? The last two months, all of your plans, the way you thought this spring would go, all wasted. What if this isn't a waste, but instead, it's a launching pad for something new, something better God is doing in the world? What i</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Exodus: Suspense</title>
      <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>45</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Exodus: Suspense</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/86de804c</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In Hollywood, suspense is the key ingredient to success. No one wants to watch a movie where they know exactly what will happen. In real life, though, suspense can feel disorienting. When we don't know what's going to happen, we feel lost, ungrounded, and often aren't our best selves. What can Moses's story teach us about how God can use this time of uncertainty?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In Hollywood, suspense is the key ingredient to success. No one wants to watch a movie where they know exactly what will happen. In real life, though, suspense can feel disorienting. When we don't know what's going to happen, we feel lost, ungrounded, and often aren't our best selves. What can Moses's story teach us about how God can use this time of uncertainty?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2020 10:55:27 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/86de804c/d8fd8142.mp3" length="66742351" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1668</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In Hollywood, suspense is the key ingredient to success. No one wants to watch a movie where they know exactly what will happen. In real life, though, suspense can feel disorienting. When we don't know what's going to happen, we feel lost, ungrounded, and often aren't our best selves. What can Moses's story teach us about how God can use this time of uncertainty?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In Hollywood, suspense is the key ingredient to success. No one wants to watch a movie where they know exactly what will happen. In real life, though, suspense can feel disorienting. When we don't know what's going to happen, we feel lost, ungrounded, and</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Exodus - When Bad Things Happen</title>
      <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>44</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Exodus - When Bad Things Happen</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">92835722-215d-4e9b-ae60-c6b17c5b7b16</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b21233be</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Why does God allow bad things to happen?</p> <p>How often have you asked this question? A global pandemic, economic downturn, and a mounting death toll - it's difficult to reconcile what we see and what we believe about God.</p> <p>Our logic tells us if God is good, then he wouldn't let bad things happen. But bad things do happen. So what does this mean?</p>  <p>Let's look at this question and discover how to grow your faith even in the worst of times.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Why does God allow bad things to happen?</p> <p>How often have you asked this question? A global pandemic, economic downturn, and a mounting death toll - it's difficult to reconcile what we see and what we believe about God.</p> <p>Our logic tells us if God is good, then he wouldn't let bad things happen. But bad things do happen. So what does this mean?</p>  <p>Let's look at this question and discover how to grow your faith even in the worst of times.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:04:24 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b21233be/2687c688.mp3" length="71619415" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1790</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Why does God allow bad things to happen? How often have you asked this question? A global pandemic, economic downturn, and a mounting death toll - it's difficult to reconcile what we see and what we believe about God. Our logic tells us if God is good, then he wouldn't let bad things happen. But bad things do happen. So what does this mean?  Let's look at this question and discover how to grow your faith even in the worst of times. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Why does God allow bad things to happen? How often have you asked this question? A global pandemic, economic downturn, and a mounting death toll - it's difficult to reconcile what we see and what we believe about God. Our logic tells us if God is good, th</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Exodus - Feeling Lost</title>
      <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>43</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Exodus - Feeling Lost</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/60aecfdd</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week we start a new series on Exodus. Maybe it's been a while since you've read this story in your Bible, but it's the perfect story for us right now. Exodus is the story of God drawing his people out into the wilderness, into the uncertainty and the unknown, to draw them into a relationship with Him. And we think God is doing this same thing with us right now, too.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week we start a new series on Exodus. Maybe it's been a while since you've read this story in your Bible, but it's the perfect story for us right now. Exodus is the story of God drawing his people out into the wilderness, into the uncertainty and the unknown, to draw them into a relationship with Him. And we think God is doing this same thing with us right now, too.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:56:58 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/60aecfdd/c294cfb4.mp3" length="56006673" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1749</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>This week we start a new series on Exodus. Maybe it's been a while since you've read this story in your Bible, but it's the perfect story for us right now. Exodus is the story of God drawing his people out into the wilderness, into the uncertainty and the unknown, to draw them into a relationship with Him. And we think God is doing this same thing with us right now, too.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week we start a new series on Exodus. Maybe it's been a while since you've read this story in your Bible, but it's the perfect story for us right now. Exodus is the story of God drawing his people out into the wilderness, into the uncertainty and the</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Easter Still Comes</title>
      <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>42</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Easter Still Comes</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a63067fc</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>These are unusual and stressful times. Many people have lost hope. How does the story of Easter relate to us today? </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>These are unusual and stressful times. Many people have lost hope. How does the story of Easter relate to us today? </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:09:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a63067fc/2895c232.mp3" length="68089699" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1702</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>These are unusual and stressful times. Many people have lost hope. How does the story of Easter relate to us today? </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>These are unusual and stressful times. Many people have lost hope. How does the story of Easter relate to us today? </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Fear</title>
      <itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>41</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Fear</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">540c1c7c-e249-49f0-8b1d-7cccde61ec7e</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/72f8db16</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt the storm coming? How do you react? Do you respond to the storms of life in fear? Jesus felt fear, too. How can Jesus's reaction to His fear during Holy Week teach us to respond?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt the storm coming? How do you react? Do you respond to the storms of life in fear? Jesus felt fear, too. How can Jesus's reaction to His fear during Holy Week teach us to respond?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:35:05 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/72f8db16/010c5f39.mp3" length="62766653" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1569</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Have you ever felt the storm coming? How do you react? Do you respond to the storms of life in fear? Jesus felt fear, too. How can Jesus's reaction to His fear during Holy Week teach us to respond?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever felt the storm coming? How do you react? Do you respond to the storms of life in fear? Jesus felt fear, too. How can Jesus's reaction to His fear during Holy Week teach us to respond?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Even If</title>
      <itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>40</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Even If</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">44aa8afa-3b07-47ba-a658-9bf3a29587f7</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c4e9a81</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>When times are difficult, when things aren't going your way, what do you do? Where do you put your trust? Is your trust conditional? Oftentimes, we allow ourselves to think, "Only if [the thing I want to happen] happens will I trust God." What happens when we switch to an "Even if" narrative?</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When times are difficult, when things aren't going your way, what do you do? Where do you put your trust? Is your trust conditional? Oftentimes, we allow ourselves to think, "Only if [the thing I want to happen] happens will I trust God." What happens when we switch to an "Even if" narrative?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:37:11 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3c4e9a81/03d9fca0.mp3" length="88516933" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2212</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>When times are difficult, when things aren't going your way, what do you do? Where do you put your trust? Is your trust conditional? Oftentimes, we allow ourselves to think, "Only if [the thing I want to happen] happens will I trust God." What happens when we switch to an "Even if" narrative?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>When times are difficult, when things aren't going your way, what do you do? Where do you put your trust? Is your trust conditional? Oftentimes, we allow ourselves to think, "Only if [the thing I want to happen] happens will I trust God." What happens whe</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>What Now?</title>
      <itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>39</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>What Now?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">12f551a7-b782-4379-b2fc-6020f9d05d92</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d08251ca</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are in a new, strange reality these days. As we adjust to this new normal, how do we navigate it? How do we respond to the uncertainty as people of faith? Let's take a look at what scripture says about dealing with the impact of this type of crisis.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are in a new, strange reality these days. As we adjust to this new normal, how do we navigate it? How do we respond to the uncertainty as people of faith? Let's take a look at what scripture says about dealing with the impact of this type of crisis.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:02:10 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d08251ca/a86a59cb.mp3" length="77081331" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1927</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We are in a new, strange reality these days. As we adjust to this new normal, how do we navigate it? How do we respond to the uncertainty as people of faith? Let's take a look at what scripture says about dealing with the impact of this type of crisis.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We are in a new, strange reality these days. As we adjust to this new normal, how do we navigate it? How do we respond to the uncertainty as people of faith? Let's take a look at what scripture says about dealing with the impact of this type of crisis.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Keys to the Kingdom: You Don’t Have to Worry</title>
      <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>38</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Keys to the Kingdom: You Don’t Have to Worry</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>While spending Sunday morning in our homes instead of being together at The Grove is not ideal, I am confident it is the wisest choice. I hope you find this sermon encouraging. During uncertain times we must anchor ourselves on that which is certain. Do not worry, our God is with us. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>While spending Sunday morning in our homes instead of being together at The Grove is not ideal, I am confident it is the wisest choice. I hope you find this sermon encouraging. During uncertain times we must anchor ourselves on that which is certain. Do not worry, our God is with us. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2020 21:01:10 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2039</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>While spending Sunday morning in our homes instead of being together at The Grove is not ideal, I am confident it is the wisest choice. I hope you find this sermon encouraging. During uncertain times we must anchor ourselves on that which is certain. Do not worry, our God is with us. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>While spending Sunday morning in our homes instead of being together at The Grove is not ideal, I am confident it is the wisest choice. I hope you find this sermon encouraging. During uncertain times we must anchor ourselves on that which is certain. Do n</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Keys to the Kingdom: Worth Losing Sleep Over</title>
      <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>37</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Keys to the Kingdom: Worth Losing Sleep Over</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Few passages in scripture are more famous than the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are the list Jesus gives of, “Blessed are...” They are also among the most misunderstood. Let's set the record straight on what Jesus meant and why it’s worth losing sleep over.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Few passages in scripture are more famous than the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are the list Jesus gives of, “Blessed are...” They are also among the most misunderstood. Let's set the record straight on what Jesus meant and why it’s worth losing sleep over.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:13:51 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1619</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Few passages in scripture are more famous than the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are the list Jesus gives of, “Blessed are...” They are also among the most misunderstood. Let's set the record straight on what Jesus meant and why it’s worth losing sleep over.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Few passages in scripture are more famous than the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are the list Jesus gives of, “Blessed are...” They are also among the most misunderstood. Let's set the record straight on what Jesus meant and why it’s worth losing sleep over.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Keys to the Kingdom: The Kingdom of God</title>
      <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Keys to the Kingdom: The Kingdom of God</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/08b3c28e</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Throughout the gospels, Jesus talks about the Kingdom of God more than anything else. We find the concept of this kingdom in the beginning of scripture and at the end of scripture. We think we know what a kingdom is. How does the Kingdom of God differ? What is our role? Jesus shares one idea in Matthew that changes how we look at scripture and gives us a key to access the Kingdom of God here on Earth.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Throughout the gospels, Jesus talks about the Kingdom of God more than anything else. We find the concept of this kingdom in the beginning of scripture and at the end of scripture. We think we know what a kingdom is. How does the Kingdom of God differ? What is our role? Jesus shares one idea in Matthew that changes how we look at scripture and gives us a key to access the Kingdom of God here on Earth.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:42:03 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/08b3c28e/1cde34ee.mp3" length="74166113" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1854</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Throughout the gospels, Jesus talks about the Kingdom of God more than anything else. We find the concept of this kingdom in the beginning of scripture and at the end of scripture. We think we know what a kingdom is. How does the Kingdom of God differ? What is our role? Jesus shares one idea in Matthew that changes how we look at scripture and gives us a key to access the Kingdom of God here on Earth.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Throughout the gospels, Jesus talks about the Kingdom of God more than anything else. We find the concept of this kingdom in the beginning of scripture and at the end of scripture. We think we know what a kingdom is. How does the Kingdom of God differ? Wh</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Love Songs: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word</title>
      <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Love Songs: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/8636880c</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We all know that moment - when your blood begins to boil, your face reddens, and heat and anger are swelling inside of you. Maybe it was because of something said or done to you, or maybe it was because of something not done that was promised. Either way, they messed up, and they deserve to pay. But what you do next has the potential to make or break your relationship.</p> <p>Is there a right way to handle conflict? Will you make the right choice?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We all know that moment - when your blood begins to boil, your face reddens, and heat and anger are swelling inside of you. Maybe it was because of something said or done to you, or maybe it was because of something not done that was promised. Either way, they messed up, and they deserve to pay. But what you do next has the potential to make or break your relationship.</p> <p>Is there a right way to handle conflict? Will you make the right choice?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:52:39 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/8636880c/fee28d74.mp3" length="90629255" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2265</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We all know that moment - when your blood begins to boil, your face reddens, and heat and anger are swelling inside of you. Maybe it was because of something said or done to you, or maybe it was because of something not done that was promised. Either way, they messed up, and they deserve to pay. But what you do next has the potential to make or break your relationship. Is there a right way to handle conflict? Will you make the right choice?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We all know that moment - when your blood begins to boil, your face reddens, and heat and anger are swelling inside of you. Maybe it was because of something said or done to you, or maybe it was because of something not done that was promised. Either way,</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Love Songs: The History of Love Songs</title>
      <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Love Songs: The History of Love Songs</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ba2a063</link>
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        <![CDATA[If you track love songs over the last 70 years, the way love is described has evolved and changed a lot. Not surprisingly, sociologists have identified a similar evolution within the nature and character of relationships. Our expectations of our relationships have changed - but our actions and behaviors haven't changed accordingly.     What can we do? Where can we turn?]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[If you track love songs over the last 70 years, the way love is described has evolved and changed a lot. Not surprisingly, sociologists have identified a similar evolution within the nature and character of relationships. Our expectations of our relationships have changed - but our actions and behaviors haven't changed accordingly.     What can we do? Where can we turn?]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:18:25 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5ba2a063/7e13c530.mp3" length="82331889" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2058</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>If you track love songs over the last 70 years, the way love is described has evolved and changed a lot. Not surprisingly, sociologists have identified a similar evolution within the nature and character of relationships. Our expectations of our relationships have changed - but our actions and behaviors haven't changed accordingly.     What can we do? Where can we turn? </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>If you track love songs over the last 70 years, the way love is described has evolved and changed a lot. Not surprisingly, sociologists have identified a similar evolution within the nature and character of relationships. Our expectations of our relations</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Love Songs: How to Cut Through the Noise:  I Would Walk 500 Miles</title>
      <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Love Songs: How to Cut Through the Noise:  I Would Walk 500 Miles</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/aaa13d91</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There's a lot of bad relationship advice in the love songs we listen to. Take for example the 80's hit, I'm Gonna Be: "But I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more, just to be the man who walks a 1,000 miles, to fall down at your door."</p> <p>How dumb is that?! You would never be persuaded to be in a relationship with someone because of the distance they traveled.</p> <p>"But babe, I walked really far to be with you!"</p> <p>No way! You'd likely laugh at them or maybe even call the cops.</p> <p>There has to be a more reliable source than love songs for guidance in our relationships. How do we find something we can trust?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>There's a lot of bad relationship advice in the love songs we listen to. Take for example the 80's hit, I'm Gonna Be: "But I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more, just to be the man who walks a 1,000 miles, to fall down at your door."</p> <p>How dumb is that?! You would never be persuaded to be in a relationship with someone because of the distance they traveled.</p> <p>"But babe, I walked really far to be with you!"</p> <p>No way! You'd likely laugh at them or maybe even call the cops.</p> <p>There has to be a more reliable source than love songs for guidance in our relationships. How do we find something we can trust?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:23:56 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/aaa13d91/78849e59.mp3" length="73793147" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1844</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>There's a lot of bad relationship advice in the love songs we listen to. Take for example the 80's hit, I'm Gonna Be: "But I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more, just to be the man who walks a 1,000 miles, to fall down at your door." How dumb is that?! You would never be persuaded to be in a relationship with someone because of the distance they traveled. "But babe, I walked really far to be with you!" No way! You'd likely laugh at them or maybe even call the cops. There has to be a more reliable source than love songs for guidance in our relationships. How do we find something we can trust?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>There's a lot of bad relationship advice in the love songs we listen to. Take for example the 80's hit, I'm Gonna Be: "But I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more, just to be the man who walks a 1,000 miles, to fall down at your door." How dumb </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>You in Five Years - Your Legacy</title>
      <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>32</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>You in Five Years - Your Legacy</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b5f51bf</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In light of the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven others on board the helicopter that crashed, many of us have spent a lot of time this week thinking about this idea of a legacy - and the things we leave behind. For Kobe, much has and will continue to be said about his legacy. Pundits and journalists will talk at length about his career achievements - the championships, accolades, and awards won during his 20 year NBA career.</p> <p>There is another aspect of a legacy we often overlook. What's the legacy truly matters?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In light of the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven others on board the helicopter that crashed, many of us have spent a lot of time this week thinking about this idea of a legacy - and the things we leave behind. For Kobe, much has and will continue to be said about his legacy. Pundits and journalists will talk at length about his career achievements - the championships, accolades, and awards won during his 20 year NBA career.</p> <p>There is another aspect of a legacy we often overlook. What's the legacy truly matters?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:17:52 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5b5f51bf/999e4991.mp3" length="60078421" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1501</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In light of the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven others on board the helicopter that crashed, many of us have spent a lot of time this week thinking about this idea of a legacy - and the things we leave behind. For Kobe, much has and will continue to be said about his legacy. Pundits and journalists will talk at length about his career achievements - the championships, accolades, and awards won during his 20 year NBA career. There is another aspect of a legacy we often overlook. What's the legacy truly matters?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In light of the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven others on board the helicopter that crashed, many of us have spent a lot of time this week thinking about this idea of a legacy - and the things we leave behind. For Kobe, mu</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>You in Five Years: How to Get Where You Want to Go</title>
      <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>You in Five Years: How to Get Where You Want to Go</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">dd69d6c0-e9d8-4070-98f5-86ef937f0829</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/679ffea6</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever been lost? As in, you don't know where you are, lost? You may have to recall a time before we all had GPS devices in our cars or Google Maps on our phones, but getting lost was something that used to happen.</p> <p>It's one thing to know where you want to go, but it's a very different thing to know how to get there.</p> <p>Do you have areas in your life where you feel a little lost? How do we get to where we want to go?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever been lost? As in, you don't know where you are, lost? You may have to recall a time before we all had GPS devices in our cars or Google Maps on our phones, but getting lost was something that used to happen.</p> <p>It's one thing to know where you want to go, but it's a very different thing to know how to get there.</p> <p>Do you have areas in your life where you feel a little lost? How do we get to where we want to go?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:56:03 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/679ffea6/630b2940.mp3" length="80022169" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2000</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Have you ever been lost? As in, you don't know where you are, lost? You may have to recall a time before we all had GPS devices in our cars or Google Maps on our phones, but getting lost was something that used to happen. It's one thing to know where you want to go, but it's a very different thing to know how to get there. Do you have areas in your life where you feel a little lost? How do we get to where we want to go?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever been lost? As in, you don't know where you are, lost? You may have to recall a time before we all had GPS devices in our cars or Google Maps on our phones, but getting lost was something that used to happen. It's one thing to know where you </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>You in Five Years: The Most Important Truth About Changing Human Behavior</title>
      <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>You in Five Years: The Most Important Truth About Changing Human Behavior</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">7a575935-0e5a-4642-860f-7c80d4db34d9</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f4e4c11</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever heard of bananas growing in Antarctica? Of course not. They can't. And there's a good reason why. The same reason why bananas can't grow in Antarctica is a truth largely ignored in our own lives. It's a truth that kings, leaders, and celebrities all succumb to - but it's a truth we need to understand.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever heard of bananas growing in Antarctica? Of course not. They can't. And there's a good reason why. The same reason why bananas can't grow in Antarctica is a truth largely ignored in our own lives. It's a truth that kings, leaders, and celebrities all succumb to - but it's a truth we need to understand.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:51:12 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2f4e4c11/1924d2f0.mp3" length="77054583" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1926</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Have you ever heard of bananas growing in Antarctica? Of course not. They can't. And there's a good reason why. The same reason why bananas can't grow in Antarctica is a truth largely ignored in our own lives. It's a truth that kings, leaders, and celebrities all succumb to - but it's a truth we need to understand.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever heard of bananas growing in Antarctica? Of course not. They can't. And there's a good reason why. The same reason why bananas can't grow in Antarctica is a truth largely ignored in our own lives. It's a truth that kings, leaders, and celebri</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>You in Five Years: Who Do You Want to Become?</title>
      <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>You in Five Years: Who Do You Want to Become?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5ece363</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In life, we are presented with choices, paths we can go down. Many are irreversible. You probably have some vision of where you want to be in five years. How do you make sure you end up where you should be? What is your strategy for focusing on your vision?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In life, we are presented with choices, paths we can go down. Many are irreversible. You probably have some vision of where you want to be in five years. How do you make sure you end up where you should be? What is your strategy for focusing on your vision?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:18:46 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e5ece363/e4bfa308.mp3" length="78387905" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1959</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In life, we are presented with choices, paths we can go down. Many are irreversible. You probably have some vision of where you want to be in five years. How do you make sure you end up where you should be? What is your strategy for focusing on your vision?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In life, we are presented with choices, paths we can go down. Many are irreversible. You probably have some vision of where you want to be in five years. How do you make sure you end up where you should be? What is your strategy for focusing on your visio</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>You in Five Years: Get Somewhere on Purpose</title>
      <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>You in Five Years: Get Somewhere on Purpose</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We have plans for our lives, but so often, we let the day-to-day get in the way and overwhelm us. Losing track of our vision is not only a modern-day problem. Scripture tells us to focus on what God is doing in our lives. How can we be more intentional about tuning into what God wants for our lives?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We have plans for our lives, but so often, we let the day-to-day get in the way and overwhelm us. Losing track of our vision is not only a modern-day problem. Scripture tells us to focus on what God is doing in our lives. How can we be more intentional about tuning into what God wants for our lives?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:28:41 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1817</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We have plans for our lives, but so often, we let the day-to-day get in the way and overwhelm us. Losing track of our vision is not only a modern-day problem. Scripture tells us to focus on what God is doing in our lives. How can we be more intentional about tuning into what God wants for our lives?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We have plans for our lives, but so often, we let the day-to-day get in the way and overwhelm us. Losing track of our vision is not only a modern-day problem. Scripture tells us to focus on what God is doing in our lives. How can we be more intentional ab</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Good Endings</title>
      <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Good Endings</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/103c8908</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Good endings matter. They matter in books, movies, and tv shows. Few things are as disappointing as a great story ruined by a weak ending. Endings also impact beginnings - how one story ends often shapes the beginning of another story. The same is true in our lives. How we end this current year shapes how we begin the coming year. Let's end the year in gratitude for all God has done, and prepare for a great start to the new year!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Good endings matter. They matter in books, movies, and tv shows. Few things are as disappointing as a great story ruined by a weak ending. Endings also impact beginnings - how one story ends often shapes the beginning of another story. The same is true in our lives. How we end this current year shapes how we begin the coming year. Let's end the year in gratitude for all God has done, and prepare for a great start to the new year!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:33:20 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/103c8908/14c7f97c.mp3" length="70500429" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2203</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Good endings matter. They matter in books, movies, and tv shows. Few things are as disappointing as a great story ruined by a weak ending. Endings also impact beginnings - how one story ends often shapes the beginning of another story. The same is true in our lives. How we end this current year shapes how we begin the coming year. Let's end the year in gratitude for all God has done, and prepare for a great start to the new year!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Good endings matter. They matter in books, movies, and tv shows. Few things are as disappointing as a great story ruined by a weak ending. Endings also impact beginnings - how one story ends often shapes the beginning of another story. The same is true in</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Christmas Eve at The Grove</title>
      <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Christmas Eve at The Grove</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a487bfe</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Merry Christmas from The Grove.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Merry Christmas from The Grove.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2019 12:27:36 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>919</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Merry Christmas from The Grove.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Merry Christmas from The Grove.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Travel Light: Packing the Essentials - Joy</title>
      <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Travel Light: Packing the Essentials - Joy</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/036345ae</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Christmas is supposed to be the most joyful time of the year. If you scan the lyrics of any popular Christmas song, you will likely find mention of the word joy. But for many of us, this joy seems fleeting at best, and impossible to find at worst. Maybe we're searching for joy in all the wrong places. How do we find true joy?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Christmas is supposed to be the most joyful time of the year. If you scan the lyrics of any popular Christmas song, you will likely find mention of the word joy. But for many of us, this joy seems fleeting at best, and impossible to find at worst. Maybe we're searching for joy in all the wrong places. How do we find true joy?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:22:49 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/036345ae/6e3d643c.mp3" length="57502607" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1796</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Christmas is supposed to be the most joyful time of the year. If you scan the lyrics of any popular Christmas song, you will likely find mention of the word joy. But for many of us, this joy seems fleeting at best, and impossible to find at worst. Maybe we're searching for joy in all the wrong places. How do we find true joy?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Christmas is supposed to be the most joyful time of the year. If you scan the lyrics of any popular Christmas song, you will likely find mention of the word joy. But for many of us, this joy seems fleeting at best, and impossible to find at worst. Maybe w</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Travel Light: Packing the Essentials: Love</title>
      <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Travel Light: Packing the Essentials: Love</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/96883601</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we get closer to Christmas, the pace of life speeds up. More errands, more shopping, more parties - and we cram all of this into a decreasingly narrow window of time. As we continue to add more, we find we are more exhausted, more irritated, and more stressed. Deep down, though, we want to be different. We all want to be kinder, more generous, and more loving this season. But how? How do we get back to the version of ourselves we all want to be at Christmastime?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we get closer to Christmas, the pace of life speeds up. More errands, more shopping, more parties - and we cram all of this into a decreasingly narrow window of time. As we continue to add more, we find we are more exhausted, more irritated, and more stressed. Deep down, though, we want to be different. We all want to be kinder, more generous, and more loving this season. But how? How do we get back to the version of ourselves we all want to be at Christmastime?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:52:59 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/96883601/134a5586.mp3" length="60070500" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1877</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>As we get closer to Christmas, the pace of life speeds up. More errands, more shopping, more parties - and we cram all of this into a decreasingly narrow window of time. As we continue to add more, we find we are more exhausted, more irritated, and more stressed. Deep down, though, we want to be different. We all want to be kinder, more generous, and more loving this season. But how? How do we get back to the version of ourselves we all want to be at Christmastime?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>As we get closer to Christmas, the pace of life speeds up. More errands, more shopping, more parties - and we cram all of this into a decreasingly narrow window of time. As we continue to add more, we find we are more exhausted, more irritated, and more s</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Travel Light: Packing the Essentials - Peace</title>
      <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Travel Light: Packing the Essentials - Peace</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">06f990b8-e5cf-4f72-bf6e-a39bb16a9a7e</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2cbb7d0</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's Christmastime, and we cram everything in - expectations, finances, and obligations. It's likely "peaceful" is the last thing you are feeling.</p> <p>When you think about peace, you may think of calmness and tranquility. What does "Shalom" or harmonious peace mean? How can you be a peacemaker? Discover how you can find Shalom in your life this Christmas.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's Christmastime, and we cram everything in - expectations, finances, and obligations. It's likely "peaceful" is the last thing you are feeling.</p> <p>When you think about peace, you may think of calmness and tranquility. What does "Shalom" or harmonious peace mean? How can you be a peacemaker? Discover how you can find Shalom in your life this Christmas.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:58:28 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f2cbb7d0/806a01be.mp3" length="53018715" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1656</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>It's Christmastime, and we cram everything in - expectations, finances, and obligations. It's likely "peaceful" is the last thing you are feeling. When you think about peace, you may think of calmness and tranquility. What does "Shalom" or harmonious peace mean? How can you be a peacemaker? Discover how you can find Shalom in your life this Christmas.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>It's Christmastime, and we cram everything in - expectations, finances, and obligations. It's likely "peaceful" is the last thing you are feeling. When you think about peace, you may think of calmness and tranquility. What does "Shalom" or harmonious peac</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Good Work: Having Enough</title>
      <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Good Work: Having Enough</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/49ee42c6</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The knowledge that you’ve got “enough” is a powerful predictor of happiness. It’s also a central component of gratitude. But beyond “enough” and “gratitude” being nice buzz words, they can fundamentally change your life. Discover how these prepare us for The Good Work God has called us to do.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The knowledge that you’ve got “enough” is a powerful predictor of happiness. It’s also a central component of gratitude. But beyond “enough” and “gratitude” being nice buzz words, they can fundamentally change your life. Discover how these prepare us for The Good Work God has called us to do.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:00:54 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/49ee42c6/8c5be7a6.mp3" length="42081757" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1315</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>The knowledge that you’ve got “enough” is a powerful predictor of happiness. It’s also a central component of gratitude. But beyond “enough” and “gratitude” being nice buzz words, they can fundamentally change your life. Discover how these prepare us for The Good Work God has called us to do.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The knowledge that you’ve got “enough” is a powerful predictor of happiness. It’s also a central component of gratitude. But beyond “enough” and “gratitude” being nice buzz words, they can fundamentally change your life. Discover how these prepare us for </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Good Work: Something Even Greater</title>
      <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Good Work: Something Even Greater</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6e96e9f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In every good work, there comes a time when the work becomes monotonous. There may be rules that seem like they are too much. When this happens, it's easy to lose sight of why you began the work in the first place. But all the while, God is often doing far more behind the scenes than we can imagine. What we see with Nehemiah, is that while he's consumed with rebuilding the wall, God is building something even greater. Discover what God is building and the role we can play in it.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In every good work, there comes a time when the work becomes monotonous. There may be rules that seem like they are too much. When this happens, it's easy to lose sight of why you began the work in the first place. But all the while, God is often doing far more behind the scenes than we can imagine. What we see with Nehemiah, is that while he's consumed with rebuilding the wall, God is building something even greater. Discover what God is building and the role we can play in it.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 10:03:39 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a6e96e9f/fa91d999.mp3" length="57591429" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1799</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In every good work, there comes a time when the work becomes monotonous. There may be rules that seem like they are too much. When this happens, it's easy to lose sight of why you began the work in the first place. But all the while, God is often doing far more behind the scenes than we can imagine. What we see with Nehemiah, is that while he's consumed with rebuilding the wall, God is building something even greater. Discover what God is building and the role we can play in it.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In every good work, there comes a time when the work becomes monotonous. There may be rules that seem like they are too much. When this happens, it's easy to lose sight of why you began the work in the first place. But all the while, God is often doing fa</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Good Work: Are You Distracted?</title>
      <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Good Work: Are You Distracted?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/132b6ab2</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When you look at where you spend most of your time, do you find that your most important work doesn't get most of your time or attention? It seems we're all saying, "Yes," to too many things. We can learn a lot from Nehemiah in this area. He understands how distractions, often disguised as good things, are incredibly dangerous to the most important work in our life. Discover how to say, "No," and refocus on what matters.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>When you look at where you spend most of your time, do you find that your most important work doesn't get most of your time or attention? It seems we're all saying, "Yes," to too many things. We can learn a lot from Nehemiah in this area. He understands how distractions, often disguised as good things, are incredibly dangerous to the most important work in our life. Discover how to say, "No," and refocus on what matters.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:37:30 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/132b6ab2/79483fb3.mp3" length="81382205" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2034</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>When you look at where you spend most of your time, do you find that your most important work doesn't get most of your time or attention? It seems we're all saying, "Yes," to too many things. We can learn a lot from Nehemiah in this area. He understands how distractions, often disguised as good things, are incredibly dangerous to the most important work in our life. Discover how to say, "No," and refocus on what matters.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>When you look at where you spend most of your time, do you find that your most important work doesn't get most of your time or attention? It seems we're all saying, "Yes," to too many things. We can learn a lot from Nehemiah in this area. He understands h</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Good Work: Fighting Through Resistance</title>
      <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Good Work: Fighting Through Resistance</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddd62aad</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>"No good deed goes unpunished," so the saying goes. Now not all sayings are true, but this sardonic expression has survived for a reason. There is a reality that good deeds often experience resistance. For Nehemiah, this is what happens. Maybe this is what is happening to you, too - you're trying to do a good work, but you keep experiencing resistance. Perhaps this resistance is criticism from friends or ridicule from a group, or maybe it's even flat-out hostility. Sunday, we'll talk about how to fight through the resistance and continue the good work.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>"No good deed goes unpunished," so the saying goes. Now not all sayings are true, but this sardonic expression has survived for a reason. There is a reality that good deeds often experience resistance. For Nehemiah, this is what happens. Maybe this is what is happening to you, too - you're trying to do a good work, but you keep experiencing resistance. Perhaps this resistance is criticism from friends or ridicule from a group, or maybe it's even flat-out hostility. Sunday, we'll talk about how to fight through the resistance and continue the good work.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:03:11 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/ddd62aad/ead2afeb.mp3" length="72200341" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1804</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"No good deed goes unpunished," so the saying goes. Now not all sayings are true, but this sardonic expression has survived for a reason. There is a reality that good deeds often experience resistance. For Nehemiah, this is what happens. Maybe this is what is happening to you, too - you're trying to do a good work, but you keep experiencing resistance. Perhaps this resistance is criticism from friends or ridicule from a group, or maybe it's even flat-out hostility. Sunday, we'll talk about how to fight through the resistance and continue the good work.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"No good deed goes unpunished," so the saying goes. Now not all sayings are true, but this sardonic expression has survived for a reason. There is a reality that good deeds often experience resistance. For Nehemiah, this is what happens. Maybe this is wha</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Good Work: Working Together</title>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Good Work: Working Together</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a30b2a0c</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt called to act? You have to prepare your mind and your work. You often ask others to join in. What does it look like to work alongside each other to do the work? How does it strengthen the community?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt called to act? You have to prepare your mind and your work. You often ask others to join in. What does it look like to work alongside each other to do the work? How does it strengthen the community?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 10:21:47 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a30b2a0c/cca03ca9.mp3" length="66093089" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1652</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Have you ever felt called to act? You have to prepare your mind and your work. You often ask others to join in. What does it look like to work alongside each other to do the work? How does it strengthen the community?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever felt called to act? You have to prepare your mind and your work. You often ask others to join in. What does it look like to work alongside each other to do the work? How does it strengthen the community?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Good Work: How to Make a Difference</title>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Good Work: How to Make a Difference</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>What do we do when we want to help, but we don't know how? What is our role when the problems are more complicated than we can solve? Let's look at the story of Nehemiah who finds himself in a similar same place. He sees a big problem, but he isn't sure how to make a difference.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What do we do when we want to help, but we don't know how? What is our role when the problems are more complicated than we can solve? Let's look at the story of Nehemiah who finds himself in a similar same place. He sees a big problem, but he isn't sure how to make a difference.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:15:39 -0600</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1881</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>What do we do when we want to help, but we don't know how? What is our role when the problems are more complicated than we can solve? Let's look at the story of Nehemiah who finds himself in a similar same place. He sees a big problem, but he isn't sure how to make a difference.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>What do we do when we want to help, but we don't know how? What is our role when the problems are more complicated than we can solve? Let's look at the story of Nehemiah who finds himself in a similar same place. He sees a big problem, but he isn't sure h</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Welcome to the Party: The Grove Turns Two!</title>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Welcome to the Party: The Grove Turns Two!</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f0f379b</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As we celebrate these last two years as a church, we reflect on all that God is doing in our lives. There are so many stories of transformation to share and celebrate - marriages saved, sicknesses healed, lives being restored. Looking forward, we pray and dream about what God will continue to do in our community and in our individual lives.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>As we celebrate these last two years as a church, we reflect on all that God is doing in our lives. There are so many stories of transformation to share and celebrate - marriages saved, sicknesses healed, lives being restored. Looking forward, we pray and dream about what God will continue to do in our community and in our individual lives.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:45:43 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1150</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>As we celebrate these last two years as a church, we reflect on all that God is doing in our lives. There are so many stories of transformation to share and celebrate - marriages saved, sicknesses healed, lives being restored. Looking forward, we pray and dream about what God will continue to do in our community and in our individual lives.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Welcome to the Party: Come and See</title>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Welcome to the Party: Come and See</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bb9b31e</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We share the best things in our lives with others. Why don't we do the same thing with God? When it comes to our faith, we get quiet. How can we use three simple words to change everything?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We share the best things in our lives with others. Why don't we do the same thing with God? When it comes to our faith, we get quiet. How can we use three simple words to change everything?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:45:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2107</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We share the best things in our lives with others. Why don't we do the same thing with God? When it comes to our faith, we get quiet. How can we use three simple words to change everything?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We share the best things in our lives with others. Why don't we do the same thing with God? When it comes to our faith, we get quiet. How can we use three simple words to change everything?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Welcome to the Party: The Birthday Party Project</title>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Welcome to the Party: The Birthday Party Project</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/20a44df4</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Why does joy matter? This Sunday we heard from The Grove's own Paige Chenault, Founder and Chief Birthday Enthusiast of The Birthday Party Project. Their mission is to bring joy to children experiencing homelessness through the magic of a birthday party! Listen as she and Stephen discuss their mission, how to throw an incredible party, and why joy matters most.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Why does joy matter? This Sunday we heard from The Grove's own Paige Chenault, Founder and Chief Birthday Enthusiast of The Birthday Party Project. Their mission is to bring joy to children experiencing homelessness through the magic of a birthday party! Listen as she and Stephen discuss their mission, how to throw an incredible party, and why joy matters most.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 07:59:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1930</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Why does joy matter? This Sunday we heard from The Grove's own Paige Chenault, Founder and Chief Birthday Enthusiast of The Birthday Party Project. Their mission is to bring joy to children experiencing homelessness through the magic of a birthday party! Listen as she and Stephen discuss their mission, how to throw an incredible party, and why joy matters most.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Why does joy matter? This Sunday we heard from The Grove's own Paige Chenault, Founder and Chief Birthday Enthusiast of The Birthday Party Project. Their mission is to bring joy to children experiencing homelessness through the magic of a birthday party! </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastermind: Have the Same Mind</title>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Mastermind: Have the Same Mind</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/645940ee</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thinking like Christ helps us live like him. Our mindset impacts the quality of our thoughts. What if we reframe our mindset to see the world the way Jesus does?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thinking like Christ helps us live like him. Our mindset impacts the quality of our thoughts. What if we reframe our mindset to see the world the way Jesus does?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:37:10 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
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      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2034</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thinking like Christ helps us live like him. Our mindset impacts the quality of our thoughts. What if we reframe our mindset to see the world the way Jesus does?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thinking like Christ helps us live like him. Our mindset impacts the quality of our thoughts. What if we reframe our mindset to see the world the way Jesus does?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Mastermind: Reframing</title>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Mastermind: Reframing</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c51758b8</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control how you frame it. Is your framework positive of negative? How can you adjust it?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control how you frame it. Is your framework positive of negative? How can you adjust it?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:26:17 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/c51758b8/b9113f78.mp3" length="81309899" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2032</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control how you frame it. Is your framework positive of negative? How can you adjust it?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control how you frame it. Is your framework positive of negative? How can you adjust it?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastermind: How to Train Your Brain</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Mastermind: How to Train Your Brain</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">c7d99c16ccf547c1bdd875ecb17f5999</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cc9d21a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Change your thinking—Change your life! What happens when you intentionally work to change your thoughts? How do you do that?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Change your thinking—Change your life! What happens when you intentionally work to change your thoughts? How do you do that?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:55:38 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3cc9d21a/9b0a7ed5.mp3" length="82818029" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2070</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Change your thinking—Change your life! What happens when you intentionally work to change your thoughts? How do you do that?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Change your thinking—Change your life! What happens when you intentionally work to change your thoughts? How do you do that?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastermind: The Power of Our Thoughts</title>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Mastermind: The Power of Our Thoughts</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/05b47a41</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Your life moves in the direction of your strongest thoughts. What direction are you moving? Are you happy with that direction? Learn how to let God direct your thoughts.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Your life moves in the direction of your strongest thoughts. What direction are you moving? Are you happy with that direction? Learn how to let God direct your thoughts.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:40:40 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/05b47a41/19befa57.mp3" length="76477317" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1911</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Your life moves in the direction of your strongest thoughts. What direction are you moving? Are you happy with that direction? Learn how to let God direct your thoughts.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Your life moves in the direction of your strongest thoughts. What direction are you moving? Are you happy with that direction? Learn how to let God direct your thoughts.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Finding Our Rhythm</title>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Finding Our Rhythm</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5b4754560cb94f7e9d28bc09ee758aa0</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/adeec345</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered why the church exists, or what our purpose is? What does it look like when our community comes together and finds its rhythm?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered why the church exists, or what our purpose is? What does it look like when our community comes together and finds its rhythm?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:18:53 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/adeec345/80ba8cbc.mp3" length="66175521" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1654</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Have you ever wondered why the church exists, or what our purpose is? What does it look like when our community comes together and finds its rhythm?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever wondered why the church exists, or what our purpose is? What does it look like when our community comes together and finds its rhythm?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Finding Your Rhythm</title>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Finding Your Rhythm</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">6082d03b69214454959b1ac2c556ebf1</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/96fd4f7d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Rhythm moves our lives and everything in them along. It’s why at this time of year, we all experience a desire to "get back into rhythm.” What is it about rhythm that we can sense when we don’t have it? How do keep our lives in rhythm?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Rhythm moves our lives and everything in them along. It’s why at this time of year, we all experience a desire to "get back into rhythm.” What is it about rhythm that we can sense when we don’t have it? How do keep our lives in rhythm?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:47:30 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/96fd4f7d/d12dc903.mp3" length="86612171" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2165</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Rhythm moves our lives and everything in them along. It’s why at this time of year, we all experience a desire to "get back into rhythm.” What is it about rhythm that we can sense when we don’t have it? How do keep our lives in rhythm?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Rhythm moves our lives and everything in them along. It’s why at this time of year, we all experience a desire to "get back into rhythm.” What is it about rhythm that we can sense when we don’t have it? How do keep our lives in rhythm?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Comparison Trap: Am I Okay?</title>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Comparison Trap: Am I Okay?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">0c2f4c1cec94431fa9b0e435a020b720</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b51907a</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There is never a place on the comparison treadmill where you can stop or take a break. The reference point you use to tell you you're okay is constantly moving. What drives this insecurity and need to compare? How do we get off the treadmill?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>There is never a place on the comparison treadmill where you can stop or take a break. The reference point you use to tell you you're okay is constantly moving. What drives this insecurity and need to compare? How do we get off the treadmill?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:04:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2b51907a/f050db02.mp3" length="67785625" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1694</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>There is never a place on the comparison treadmill where you can stop or take a break. The reference point you use to tell you you're okay is constantly moving. What drives this insecurity and need to compare? How do we get off the treadmill?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>There is never a place on the comparison treadmill where you can stop or take a break. The reference point you use to tell you you're okay is constantly moving. What drives this insecurity and need to compare? How do we get off the treadmill?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Comparison Trap: How Does Comparison Deprive Us?</title>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Comparison Trap: How Does Comparison Deprive Us?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">954d371436964db19aec419ec6178e41</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4ef0527</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Comparison has become almost instinctual. We compare ourselves to others to see how we're doing. What happens when it impacts your ability to appreciate what you do have?</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Comparison has become almost instinctual. We compare ourselves to others to see how we're doing. What happens when it impacts your ability to appreciate what you do have?</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:20:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a4ef0527/8473c800.mp3" length="82500361" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2062</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Comparison has become almost instinctual. We compare ourselves to others to see how we're doing. What happens when it impacts your ability to appreciate what you do have?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Comparison has become almost instinctual. We compare ourselves to others to see how we're doing. What happens when it impacts your ability to appreciate what you do have?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Scripture,bible,church,dallas,grove,grovechurch,hpumc,northdallas,sermon,teaching,umc,unitedmethodist</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Comparison Trap: Comparing Yourself to Others</title>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Comparison Trap: Comparing Yourself to Others</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">896c017229f049f09f61241ce74b7e62</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bd6a2a3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Do you find yourself trying to determine your place in the world relative to those around you? Do you think you're more than some, less than others? What does scripture teach us about how to get out of this trap?  ]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Do you find yourself trying to determine your place in the world relative to those around you? Do you think you're more than some, less than others? What does scripture teach us about how to get out of this trap?  ]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:05:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>The Grove Church</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/0bd6a2a3/1b5160e1.mp3" length="72118077" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>The Grove Church</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1802</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Do you find yourself trying to determine your place in the world relative to those around you? Do you think you're more than some, less than others? What does scripture teach us about how to get out of this trap?  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Do you find yourself trying to determine your place in the world relative to those around you? Do you think you're more than some, less than others? What does scripture teach us about how to get out of this trap?  </itunes:subtitle>
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