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Blessed are Those Who Mourn Sermon
July 21, 2024. A sermon preached at Newlife Community Church, Wayland, MI, on Jesus’ beatitude “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” wherein I talk about repentance and forgiveness as it relates to my story (among other things).

Perry & Shawna Radio Interview
February 24, 2023. A lovely radio interview with Perry LaHaie on Moody Radio discussing both my story and recent publication of The Bellowing of Cain.

PastorCare West Michigan Februrary 2023 Newsletter
March 3, 2023. PastorCare West Michigan did a biopic piece on me and my journey. You can follow this link to read it. Lots of pictures!

Judge Not Sermon
August 9, 2017. Frontline Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI, a sermon titled: Judge Not! The first sermon where I attempt to tell my story. Originally formatted as part of my Homilies of St. Asinus podcast, which explains the introduction.

I Am Onesimus Sermon
September 2, 2019. A sermon preached at Frontline Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI, titled: I Am Onesimus! Returning to the place of your greatest shame. A hopeful reflection for perpetrators, malefactors, and ne’er-do-wells.

My Little Lunch Sermon
June 26, 2022. A sermon preached at Bella Vista Church, Rockford, MI, from Mark 6, where Jesus feeds 5000 with one little lunch. I discuss the next chapter of life, departing Bella Vista Church and entering the ordination process with the Wesleyan Church in preparation for whatever God has next for me. [Sermon begins at 32:30]

I Am Alone Sermon
February 26, 2017. Frontline Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI, a sermon titled: I Am Alone! About depression from the life of Elijah.

By His Wounds Sermon
November 17, 2019. Bella Vista Church, Rockford, MI, a sermon titled: By His Wounds, We are Healed from Isaiah 53. The first sermon preached upon returning to the church I blew up. A story of reconciliation, redemption, and hope for people with self-inflicted wounds.

Living Hope Sermon
January 6, 2020. A sermon preached at Frontline Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI, titled: Living Hope (I Peter 1:3-5). Little did we know that the pandemic was coming, but this was providentially timely.

Uninvited Sermon
September 14, 2020. A sermon preached at Frontline Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI, titled: Uninvited: The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids (Matthew 25:1-13). A reflection on learning to wait as well as the point of the pandemic.