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Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Time of Grace exists to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all.
Episodes
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
ME on Team Jesus? : Even if I'm Angry?
Anger can do real damage to our relationships and our lives. So, Pastor Mike says, we need to ask ourselves: how are we going to deal with our anger? Or more…
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ME on Team Jesus? : Even if I'm Stressed?
We all know a highly organized person who loves checking boxes, planning everything, and getting things done, and we are blessed to have them in our lives…
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ME on Team Jesus? : Even if I'm Prideful?
We often have to be among the best to be chosen. But what if we're not the best? Or even close to it? Good thing for us that Jesus isn't like that. He didn't…
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Money: Generosity Changes Lives
The impact of generosity can transform your life and those around you. Pastor Mike concludes the series on money, teaching about the power of giving—whether…
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Money: It's Not the Root of All Evil
We're facing a "generosity crisis." There's a staggering decline in charitable giving despite an increase in wealth. Why are people consumed by getting instead…
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Money: The Bible Says It's Not Yours
The Bible talks about money. A lot. So should we. Pastor Mike delves into the vital yet often overlooked conversation about money, exploring its dual nature as…
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Behind the Series: Money
Money. It's a topic many would rather avoid. But Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson tackle it head on, addressing the fears and challenges many face in…
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World Gone Mad: Obeying God = Blessings AND Hardships?
What kind of life do you expect God to give his most faithful followers? In Pastor Mike's last message from the book of Daniel, he explores your expectations…
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World Gone Mad: Faith Over Fear
What happens when you have to choose between pleasing others and staying true to your biblical faith? In Pastor Mike's second message from the book of Daniel…
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World Gone Mad: Stand Firm in Faith; Don't Conform
The societal pressures to conform to the way the world does things can be overwhelming. But Jesus calls us to be in the world, not of it. In this first message…
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Behind the Series: World Gone Mad
Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson preview the next sermon series that looks at the book of Daniel. They explore how Daniel faced immense challenges—from…
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Revelation: A Perfect Ending for You
For those who are sick of something—sick of sins, sick of aches and pains you can't fix, sick of the worry in your life, sick of the injustice in the…
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Revelation: Spoiler Alert—Jesus Wins!
The struggle seems real. Surveys show a growing disconnect from the church, and there's a stark decline in spiritual leaders, all while more people identify…
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Revelation: When the World Hates You
How far would you go for Jesus? In a world where you will always be tempted to compromise, to sell out, and to cut theological corners, Pastor Mike's message…
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Revelation: How to Defeat the Devil
Here's a hard truth: Satan knows you. The father of lies knows what tempts you and what will lead you astray. How do you combat him? In this new series that…
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Behind the Series: Revelation
Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson are back with a preview of the new upcoming sermon series, "Revelation." They dive into the book of Revelation, a book many…
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Jesus Can: Give You Everlasting Life
What does Easter mean for your life? It's not just a story. It's an event, Pastor Mike says, that changes you—regardless of your baggage or brokenness. Seeing…
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Jesus Can: Give You the Greatest Gift Ever
Why should you celebrate Communion? What is Communion? For starters, Jesus gave us two miracles in Communion, or the Lord's Supper. And, Pastor Mike says, if…
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Jesus Can: Give You Confidence
Are you a confident person? Actually, the more important question according to Pastor Mike is: Do you consider yourself a spiritually confident person?…
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Jesus Can: Give You Peace in Times of Trouble
What do you do when life gets scary? Do you question God and wonder if he’s working for your good? Can your faith withstand the trials? Pastor Mike teaches…
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Behind the Series: Jesus Can
In this Behind the Series episode, Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give you a glimpse at the new sermon series, “Jesus Can.” They talk about the big…
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Trends vs. Truth: "God Told Me"
How do we know if God is speaking to us or if it's just us feeling and thinking what our own hearts want to hear under the guise of "God told me"? Throughout…
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Trends vs. Truth: "Self-Care"
"Self-care" simply means to care for one's self. And in today's world where so many people deal with burnout, self-care has become a trending topic. But how do…
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Trends vs. Truth: "Who Am I to Judge"
"Do not judge" is one of the most quoted passages in modern times. Because, culture tells us, who are we to judge others when we're not perfect either? But…
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Trends vs. Truth: "Love Is Love"
Just because we feel something doesn't make it right. So when we say that "love is love," what we're really doing is instinctively applying the terms and…
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Trends vs. Truth: "Be You"
Our modern culture proudly tells us to "be you"—because we're all different from one another and should embrace our uniqueness. But what does God think about…
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Love Well: No Matter Who
Everyone loves someone. The challenge is loving everyone—that means not limiting your love to just those in your inner circle or who treat you well. Jesus…
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Love Well: And Do What Needs to Be Done
Love is costly and sacrificial—that's why it's often difficult to experience and give love. So if you want more love in your relationships, Pastor Mike says…
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Love Well: Like God
What is love, really? The way we tend to define it may surprise you in its limitations. In this new series, Pastor Mike helps you explore how the Bible defines…
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Behind the Series: Love Well
Get a sneak peek at Pastor Mike's upcoming new message series, "Love Well." He sits down with Amber Albee Swenson—Time of Grace writer, blogger, and…
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Reset: To Find Your Place
To discover your role in God’s goals for you in this new year, you must first be able to answer this question: Who are you? Do you know your part in the…
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Reset: To Discover Your Purpose
Good spiritual health for this new year means knowing your purpose. But if you're unsure what that purpose is, don't worry—the Bible tells you in no uncertain…
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Reset: To Set Your Priorities
A new year means new goals . . . but not just any goals. Pastor Mike helps you push the reset button to think beyond the usual physical health goals and…
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Behind the Series: Reset
Don't start the new year with just regular goals that focus on physical health. Instead, look at goals that help you with spiritual health.That's the focus of…
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Tackling Tough Topics #2
Pastor Mike is back with the annual special episode where he tackles tough questions from people like you. Hear what the Bible says about today's difficult…
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Best Gifts Ever: God's Son
The reason Christians celebrate Christmas is to worship the baby Jesus, right? The One who was laid in a manger. The One who was born of a virgin. Well, Pastor…
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Best Gifts Ever: God's Grace
It's shocking, surprising, illogical, and supernatural. And it's for all of us. Pastor Mike explains the amazing gift of God's grace so we understand how grace…
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Best Gifts Ever: God's Glory
Has a gift you received ever lost its shine or appeal? It was incredible at first but maybe months later was forgotten? Pastor Mike teaches that there is…
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Best Gifts Ever: God's Word
Giving and receiving gifts, when done well, can be good. Gifts can even be great. Most of the time, however, we forget about them or let them collect dust. In…
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Behind the Series: Best Gifts Ever
Presents are great. People are better. But the person who came down from heaven is THE best gift.That's the big idea behind Pastor Mike's new sermon series…
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God's Promises to You: He Will Make Everything New
A new, perfect world where fear, pain, and suffering are gone. That's God's promise in this message that concludes this series. Pastor Mike teaches of how…
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God's Promises to You: He Will Use This for Your Good
"Living my best life" is a phrase thrown around in modern culture. But maybe more often than not, we feel lacking and circumstances keep us from living our…
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God's Promises to You: He Will Help
Being a Chrstian is both easy and hard. Jesus lived a perfect life, died for all sin, and rose for us; there's nothing we need to do to earn heaven. That's the…
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Behind the Series: God's Promises to You
Next time something difficult or unexpected happens, will you go into a place of panic, uncertainty, and worry? Or is there a beautiful narrow path of peace…
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God's Promises to You: He Will Be There
Sometimes we may feel as though we're not blessed financially. Even though we live in a prosperous age, many factors determine the kinds of financial struggles…
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Confusing Things Christians Say: "God Called Me"
In the final message of “Confusing Things Christians Say,” we explore what “being called” means. Often, when we have a strong desire to do something good or…
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Confusing Things Christians Say: "Hate the Sin; Love the Sinner"
“Hate the sin; love the sinner” is something most Christians have heard or even said. But can that actually work? Our emotions are tied to the people we love…
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Confusing Things Christians Say: "Walk With God"
It's been said that taking 10,000 steps a day is beneficial for our physical health. And just like walking physically, we walk spiritually too. In this…
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Confusing Things Christians Say: "Fellowship"
Loneliness affects our personal health. But what can we do to stop this loneliness epidemic when work is online and relationships take the form of texts and…
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Confusing Things Christians Say: "A Relationship, Not a Religion"
"It's a relationship, not a religion” is something often said in Christian communities. But is it possible to live somewhere in the middle of those two words?…
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Confusing Things Christians Say: "Born Again"
Even though there are meaningful, rich, and even profound sayings in the church, sometimes they do not make sense. Understanding them comes before appreciating…
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Behind the Series: Confusing Things Christians Say
What exactly does "born again" mean? How about "a relationship, not a religion"?Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson dissect some of the phrases Christians…
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Why the Bible Matters: Because the Evidence Proves It
Many people, believers and unbelievers alike, have questions about the Bible and its legitimacy. No matter where you fall on this scale, sometimes you just…
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Why the Bible Matters: Because It Is God Speaking to Us
Was the Bible written by a person with an agenda? Or maybe by someone who simply held strong spiritual ideas? How would you finish the question, “The Bible is…
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Why the Bible Matters: Because It Impacts Lives
How do we get past life's hurdles? The answer to our shame, sin, and weakness is in the Bible. From the first of three messages from the Museum of the Bible in…
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Behind the Series: Why the Bible Matters
Get ready for a special, one-of-a-kind series!Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give a sneak peek at our next sermon series that was shot on location from…
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Mad at God: Because He Saves My Enemies
Why do we struggle to believe that God's grace is for everyone—even for those who have hurt us? That's the same struggle Jonah had as he wrestled with God for…
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Mad at God: Why Should I Repent?
If God so loved the world that he sent Jesus to die for us, why do we need to repent? What does "repent" even mean? To answer these questions, Pastor Mike…
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Mad at God: When I'm at Rock Bottom
When we mess up and feel so far away from God, one of the hardest things to do is to cry out to God. We find ourselves thinking, "Why would God listen to the…
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Mad at God: For Loving "Those People"
The book of Jonah isn’t about a big fish. In fact, it’s not even about the prophet Jonah. Instead, it’s about God and his insane love for ALL people—even…