Substance Podcast - Audio

Many people argue that it's impossible for scientific people to believe the Bible.  Yet most historians believe that science was actually birthed out of the Christian worldview?  So how is a person to resolve all of this?  After hitting classic "trouble-texts" like the creation account, Pastor Peter argues that science and faith are hopelessly dependent upon each other. (Mk. 12:30; Gen. 1)

  Why doesn't God answer every prayer? The reality is that there are a whole lot of people who have lost faith in God because there was a situation where they felt like God did not answer their prayers and they therefore came to the conclusion that there must not be a God.  Have you ever been there? Have you ever felt like you prayers are just bouncing off the ceiling? Have you ever wondered why God seems to be so silent? Join Pastor Rob Champion as he addresses these questions.

Research shows that Atheism is one of the only religions that kids universally struggle with. Ironically, research shows that kids need to be indoctrinated to atheism to believe it. After hitting various Bible texts, Pastor Peter explains why by outlining many of the classic arguments for the existence of God. (Proverbs 14:6)

Have you ever experienced a real miracle -the kind you can't explain? Many cynical people denounce Christianity exclusively based upon its belief in miracles. But what if there was a scientific reason why cynical people can't experience "miracles." Pulling from cutting edge research and the Bible, Pastor Peter gives numerous reasons why we hurt our own ability to experience the miraculous. (Jn 20:24-29)

Some people balk at the miracles of the Bible as though they're absurd and non-intellectual.  Yet, all world-views, including atheism require massive leaps of faith.  Thus, smart people get beyond mere finger-pointing and ask a far deeper question:  How can we test-drive a world-view? (Jn. 14:21; James 4:8)

If God isn't first, marriage simply doesn't work the same.  After going through various passages, Pastor Peter explains how marriage is supposed to work.  And more importantly, how to keep God priority number one so that our spouses can experience the benefits. (Mt. 22:37; Mt. 18:23-35)  

Romance, Attraction, and desire can be a funny thing - especially if we don't understand how God created it to work. This has a dramatic affect on dating and what we should be looking for in a spouse; but, it also gives us insight on how to keep our marriages continually exciting. (Mt. 6:21)

After sharing some funny dating stories, Pastor Peter explains how our "God shaped Hole" can sabotage a huge number of relationships in our lives? Could you be sabotaging your workplace, family or future spouse? (1 John 2:15-17; Gal.3:28; Psm 62:1)

We cannot experience the full love of God without a balance of Grace and Truth.  Most of us want to live in one of the two extremes.  Strangely, Jesus regularly said intense things; yet sinners ran to him.  He never watered down the truth. So then, what is it about Christ's message that has attracted us to it for thousands of years? (John 8; 1 Cor. 13:6).

The Substance Church podcast showcases sermons from pastors that take the pulpit at Substance Church in the Twin Cities. Lead Pastor, Peter Haas, author of Pharisectomy (peterhaas.org), champions this dynamic and growing movement in Minnesota. Substance is a non-denomination church that utilizes creative arts and authentic community to reach out to generations that have yet to find their place in the church. Enjoy these free inspirational and challenging messages coming to you from substancechurch.com.

We cannot try to demonstrate Biblical love without first experiencing Biblical love. Most of the people who react negatively to certain commands of scripture are simply revealing the fact that they haven't really expierenced God's Love. Have you? Find out for yourself. (Heb. 13:1-6; 1 Jn 4:19; Psm 32:10)

  After sharing numerous updates about changes in Substance campuses, Pastor Peter meditates on Acts chapter one from a fresh perspective.  Life after the resurrection was actually more difficult than we often imagine.  Like the Apostles, we all have dreams. But sometimes God has us waiting and growing deeper in Him before those dreams come to pass. (Acts 1)

  Every level of promotion requires a "faith zone" - and there are principles that help us survive this faith zone with flying colors. Are you prepared.  If so, get ready for a miraculous favor, whether overcoming trials or temptations. (Php 2:14-15; Ecc. 4:9; 2 Cor. 10:5; Mt. 18:3).

Obedience calls, yet, so often we don't feel like the grace is there. We end up mising God's best for us because we get caught up in the turmoils of life. God has an amazing journey planned for each one of us but it starts with impulsive pursuit and quick obedience. (1 Peter 4:1)

After going through the "science" of starting a new habit, Pastor Peter does a study on the three types of discipline in Scripture. God intends self-discipline to be a process filled with grace and power. So why then, is self-discipline so difficult for so many?