A Spacious Christianity

Updated: 29 Jun 2025 • 232 episodes
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Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend, Oregon. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Featuring: Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, and Guests. Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.

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Feeding the Hungry, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 25.35; Matthew 6.11; Deuteronomy 15.7; Leviticus 23.22; Micah 6.8; Matthew 22.37-39; Matthew 25.35. Searching for meaning beyond yourself? This Sunday, we’re

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Love is Dangerous Business, with Becca Ellis. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 15:12-13; Matthew 22:37-39. Feeling stuck or searching for hope? Join us this Sunday as we explore revolutionary love through the inspiring story of Valerie Kaur.

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Standing in Our Whole Story, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Curious about untold stories and healing? Join us this Sunday as we explore Kaitlyn Curtice’s powerful journey of identity, resistance, and hope. Discover how truth-telli

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Boundary-breaking Hospitality, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 15.1-2; 4-7. Feeling unsure about faith, church, or where you belong? This Sunday, we’re exploring a powerful message of radical love and acceptance.

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Rediscovering Our Common Humanity, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 22.36-40; Matthew 6.21; John 13.34. Ever wondered what love really looks like? This Sunday, we’re diving into the world of Mr. Rogers and explo

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Words for God, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Curious about language, faith, and breaking boundaries? Join us this Sunday as we explore how words shape our understanding of the divine. Discover a fresh, inclusive perspective that

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