Living Your Dash Podcast Sean Lee

What does Orwell's 1984, Rand's Atlas Shrugged, Dostoyevsky's Brother's Karamazov, and Bronte's Wuthering Heights have in common? Only that they were the last works written by the authors. Now, to be clear, Rick is as healthy as a horse. But his last few messages remind us that every preacher has his last sermon and sermon series. NEXT is Rick's last choice.

In this podcast, we discover why he's chosen this series and its main character, Joseph, and why we've got a lot to learn!

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▶️ WATCH today's message: https://www.youtube.com/live/OZ9SJy30ykA?si=4H4EJMMQaqM0w7f8&t=3040

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It is a very special place that Grace is in, right now. We all feel a paradox of emotions: challenging, exciting, sad, happy, cautious, open, etc. And in the middle of this is Rick Hale, who is giving us an opportunity to witness his own journey in a very candid way. For most of us, the end of jobs come with little to no fanfare, and without much philosophical reflection. Rick invites us into examining his own experience so that we can perhaps evaluate our own retirements or cessations.

But he's not out yet! He's got work to do! This week, based on our Lord's teaching of how we are salt and light, he reminds Grace - and therefore every disciple - what we must focus on.

Join us in this fascinating conversation.

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▶️ WATCH today's message: https://youtu.be/tzHUYwqMGw0?si=5uThGzIax6pi89tg&t=2761

🚀 LEARN more about our series: https://www.roswellgrace.com/1545-2/

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Fifteen years after the American Civil War, a man by the name of Thomas Edison patented and began commercializing the incandescent light bulb. It was a watershed moment not only for the United States, but for the world. Thereafter, it would change the way we design buildings, changed the nature of the workday, jumpstarted new businesses, and forced energy production and conveyance into the stratosphere. It was exciting - but very disruptive. If you were in the gas lighting business, back then, you had better have your resume updated!

Disruption. It's all around us and in us. How do we tackle disruption? Paul wasn't worried about the disruptions at the church at Colossae (a church he didn't plan nor ever visited), he simply PRAYED.

Oh - it can't be that simple ... Yes - yes, it can. Simple doesn't mean easy. But simple doesn't mean feeble, either. A hammer is a simple tool. Used correctly, it can be used to build the most useful items conceived by man.

Listen-in on this conversation Rick has with Sean on the message he gave over Memorial Day weekend.

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▶️ WATCH today's message: https://youtu.be/rTuqBMjw6JM?si=OwGLYEd1py4LrNMF&t=2709

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There comes a time when pastors need to retire, and if he's the founding pastor, that's brings a new set of challenges to that local church. Mostly because they've never been there before.

While that could bring anxiety, depression, or insecurity, that's not the case for Grace.

Rick Hale has basically written the textbook on how to transfer leadership in the most gentle, generous, and logical way, the benefit is that he gave his church time to find their next Senior Pastor, Nathan Marsh.

Hailing from the great state of Kansas, Nate, Cosette, Shamonique, and Tyson, are about to make New Mexico their adopted new home - and Grace couldn't be more excited!

Listen-in to this amazing conversation Sean has with Rick and Nate.

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▶️ WATCH Rick's Mother's Day message, here: https://youtu.be/tB-7E6C1fTw?si=ODzW3LuNzodZWc5a&t=2296

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"There is no such thing as a permanent Senior Pastor. In fact, we are all interims at what we do." It's true, isn't it: all we are in this world are stewards of our time and opportunities.

On August 22, 2022, Rick Hale signaled his intention to retire, setting in-motion actions that would lead to a retirement that has always been inevitable, but now steadily drawing near.

What does a Senior Pastor do as he faces retirement? What should the congregation do? What can the average disciple learn from their Head Shepherd as he navigates his own ride into the sunset.

It's exciting to be a part of this major historic event in Grace's history - but it also makes us a little nervous! But Pastor Rick assures us: we have nothing to fear!

Listen-in on this revealing podcast!

Are you in the midst of a fire you can't outrun? Has the blaze taken everything from you except your existence? Or are you watching helplessly from the shore, watching a friend or loved one struggle to reach the shore in the storm? Why does this have to happen? Why does disaster (literal or relational), disease, financial ruin, depression, anxiety, and unceasing pressure exist? Didn't God promise to protect us from all that? Or did he say something else?

"Where is God when it Hurts?" is the series that takes a no-punches-pulled look at the whys and what-nexts of life's unwanted events - and finding that the purpose is so much bigger and grander than we could ever imagine.

Make sure you listen to the conclusion of the podcast of this powerful series.

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▶️ WATCH today's message: https://youtu.be/8n0k6xAwqkI?si=u37zwdaqmags9H6H&t=2495

🚀 LEARN more about our series: https://www.roswellgrace.com/1545-2/

🏠 DISCOVER more about Grace Community Church: https://www.roswellgrace.com/Rick, this is the last of this series on Job. How has it been received by people?