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4d ago

The Mystery of You | Why We Don’t Need to Understand Someone to Love Them

What if one of life’s greatest mysteries isn’t the universe, God, or even eternity… but the people sitting right beside us? In this week’s message, Rev. Meghan Malone explores what it means to truly see one another beyond labels, assumptions, and the stories we create about people we barely know. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, we’re reminded that compassion does not require full understanding, and that perhaps loving our neighbor begins with recognizing that every person we encounter is living a life just as complex, beautiful, and mysterious as our own. A thoughtful reflection on empathy, curiosity, community, and what Jesus teaches us about caring for people across difference. Donate using our secure portal: ⁠⁠https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now⁠⁠ OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Meghan Malone? Meghan Malone is the Associate Pastor of Youth and Mission at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. She has a bachelor’s degree in Comparative Religious Studies from The Ohio State University and a Master of Divinity Degree from The Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Meghan previously served as a minister for The United Church of Granville, finishing her time there as their Transitional Pastor in January 2022. During the pandemic, Meghan completed her Clinical Pastoral Education at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and worked there as a chaplain resident and contract chaplain. Meghan enjoys telling the stories of the Bible through queer and feminist lenses, talking about mental health, and helping others to fall in love with the Bible again. She and her husband Logan both grew up in Johnstown, Ohio.

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14 min
Jun 16

The Mystery of Me | Why We Are More Than the Voices in Our Heads

In this episode the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon reflects on what it means to live with the complicated mix of mind, body, spirit, memory, labels, expectations, and inner criticism that shape how we see ourselves. Drawing from Paul’s words in Romans, Jesus’ words in the garden, the Heidelberg Catechism, and even the familiar question, “Why do I do that?”, this message explores the struggle of being human and the comfort of knowing we are not defined by our worst thoughts, our old wounds, or the voices we have internalized along the way. At the heart of this sermon is a simple but powerful reminder: before anything else, before every label, every insecurity, every failure, and every attempt to become enough, you are beloved by God. *To support our mission to create more podcast content like this ⁠Donate using our secure portal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Works Cited Paul D. MacLean, The Triune Brain in Evolution: Role in Paleocerebral Functions (New York: Plenum Press, 1990); Joseph E. LeDoux, The Deep History of Ourselves: The Four-Billion-Year Story of How We Got Conscious Brains (New York: Viking, 2019). Daniel Rojas-Valverde et al., “Examining the Interaction between Exercise, Gut Microbiota, and Neurodegeneration: Future Research Directions,” Biomedicines 11, no. 8 (2023): 2267, ⁠https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11082267⁠; Vincenzo Monda et al., “Exercise Modifies the Gut Microbiota with Positive Health Effects,” Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity 2017 (2017): 3831972, ⁠https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/3831972⁠. Lee C. Barrett III, trans., The Heidelberg Catechism: A New Translation for the 21st Century (Cleveland: The Pilgrim Press, 2007), 29. Jean-Paul Sartre, Being and Nothingness: An Essay on Phenomenological Ontology, trans. Hazel E. Barnes (New York: Washington Square Press, 1992). Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

Jun 16

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17 min
11/25/2025

Reaching Toward Tomorrow

November 23, 2025: Just as the fruit of an apple is another apple tree the fruit of the church is people being Christ to one another. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

11/25/2025

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17 min
Jun 15

The Mystery of God | Can you see where God was?

What happens when God refuses to fit inside the categories we create? This week at Medina UCC, we move from the mythic world of Poseidon and the gods of the ancient world to Moses standing barefoot before a burning bush in the wilderness. Moses asks God for a name, but the answer he receives is not a title, a territory, or a job description. It is mystery itself: I Am That I Am. This message explores a God who cannot be reduced to an image, a doctrine, a rulebook, or a single definition. Instead, God is revealed in wonder, creation, community, justice, compassion, and the holy moments we often overlook. From a house being built in a church parking lot to baptisms, funerals, shared meals, Pride, and the sacred image carried by every person, this episode invites us to ask a simple but powerful question: Can you see where God was? *To support our mission to create more podcast content like this ⁠Donate using our secure portal: ⁠⁠⁠https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now⁠⁠⁠ OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

Jun 15

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20 min
May 13

Killing It With Kindness | The Difference Between Being Nice and Being Kind

What if kindness isn’t soft at all? In this sermon, the Dr. Luke Lindon explores the surprising strength hidden inside real kindness through stories about Mr. Rogers, Pope Francis, a motorcycle club, and a fearless pastor who understood that truth and compassion belong together. This message challenges the idea that kindness is weakness and reminds us that, in a world obsessed with being nice, genuine kindness may be one of the most radical acts left. *To support our mission to create more podcast content like this ⁠Donate using our secure portal: https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

May 13

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15 min
May 20

For Goodness Sake | The Fruit of the Spirit, Integrity, and the Search for Wholeness

What does it mean to be a truly good person in a world shaped by outrage, projection, performance, and power? In this thoughtful and timely sermon, the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon explores the biblical idea of “goodness” as more than morality or appearances. Drawing from Galatians, Romans, Exodus, and the Gospel of John, Luke reflects on servant leadership, grace, political division, projection, and the quiet strength of integrated people whose character remains steady wherever they go. This sermon invites listeners to consider how compassion, integrity, and spiritual wholeness still matter in modern life — and why authentic goodness may be one of the most radical acts left in our culture today. *To support our mission to create more podcast content like this ⁠Donate using our secure portal: ⁠https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now⁠ OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

May 20

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16 min
Apr 14

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

April 12, 2026: How to cultivate more love in your life. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

Apr 14

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24 min
May 5

Patience | Why Growth Takes Time and Trust

What does it mean to wait on God in a world that moves fast? This sermon delivered by the Rev. Meghan Malone, explores patience through the lens of faith, trust, and spiritual growth. From the wisdom of scripture to everyday life moments, this message reflects on how waiting seasons shape us, strengthen our faith, and ultimately reveal the beauty of God’s timing. *To support our mission to create more podcast content like this ⁠Donate using our secure portal: https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Meghan Malone? Meghan Malone is the Associate Pastor of Youth and Mission at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. She has a bachelor’s degree in Comparative Religious Studies from The Ohio State University and a Master of Divinity Degree from The Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Meghan previously served as a minister for The United Church of Granville, finishing her time there as their Transitional Pastor in January 2022. During the pandemic, Meghan completed her Clinical Pastoral Education at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and worked there as a chaplain resident and contract chaplain. Meghan enjoys telling the stories of the Bible through queer and feminist lenses, talking about mental health, and helping others to fall in love with the Bible again. She and her husband Logan both grew up in Johnstown, Ohio.

May 5

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11 min
Apr 7

Easter: The Return of God

April 5, 2026: May you never close a door that Jesus has left open. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

Apr 7

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15 min
May 1

The Peace That Surpasses: Why Peace Feels So Hard and How to Build It

What is peace and how do you actually live it when life feels overwhelming? In this powerful sermon by Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon at United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio, the conversation moves beyond surface level calm and into something deeper, a kind of peace that holds steady even in pressure, conflict, and uncertainty. Drawing from Bible teachings including the Gospel of John and the letters of Peter, alongside insights from Brené Brown, Deepak Chopra, and Martin Luther King Jr., this episode reframes peace not as perfection or escape, but as a practiced, resilient way of moving through the world. If you have ever felt overwhelmed, restless, or stuck in cycles of stress and overthinking, this message offers a grounded, practical path forward. Through three simple but transformative practices, interrupting the spiral, releasing what is not yours, and learning to be present, you will discover how peace can become something you build, not something you wait for. This is a sermon about faith, emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and what it means to live with intention in a chaotic world. Listen in and begin cultivating a peace that lasts. To support our mission to create more podcast content like this Donate using our secure portal OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

May 1

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14 min

The Medina UCCC Podcast Channel brings together a collection of podcasts from the United Church of Christ, Congregational, in Medina, Ohio. This channel features weekly sermons and scripture reflections delivered by Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon, Rev. Meghan Malone, and special guests. It also includes Rev’d Up! with Meghan and Luke, a conversational podcast that explores faith, life, and the questions that shape both. In addition to these two podcasts, our prayerful intention is to continue expanding the channel with new special series that explore spiritual growth, mental health, community, and the challenges and opportunities of modern life. Rooted in a welcoming and open Christian tradition, this channel offers thoughtful conversations, biblical teaching, and real world reflections designed to meet you wherever you are on your journey. You will find a diversity of perspectives and an openness to dialogue, as we engage meaningful questions about belief, spirituality, and what it means to live out our faith today. At Medina UCC, Congregational we believe faith is not just something we hold, but something we live. To believe is to care. To care is to do. Through these podcasts, we invite you to explore, reflect, and discover God’s presence at work in the world and in your own life.

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The Mystery of You | Why We Don’t Need to Understand Someone to Love Them

The Mystery of Me | Why We Are More Than the Voices in Our Heads

Reaching Toward Tomorrow

The Mystery of God | Can you see where God was?

Killing It With Kindness | The Difference Between Being Nice and Being Kind

For Goodness Sake | The Fruit of the Spirit, Integrity, and the Search for Wholeness

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Patience | Why Growth Takes Time and Trust

Easter: The Return of God

The Peace That Surpasses: Why Peace Feels So Hard and How to Build It

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