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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
Am I Strong Enough? God Really Works Through Ordinary Me? Part 2 (radio edit)
God certainly can do miracles. But he normally doesn't. Instead, he works through the most natural people and natural means. Pastor Mike explores the story of…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Am I Strong Enough? God Really Works Through Ordinary Me? Part 1 (radio edit)
God certainly can do miracles. But he normally doesn't. Instead, he works through the most natural people and natural means. Pastor Mike explores the story of…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Seriously, God? God's Nonanswer Is the Answer? Part 2 (radio edit)
At the very end of the book of Job, God shows up to talk to Job, who needed an answer to why he had to suffer and endure such unfathomable pain. But spoiler…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Seriously, God? God's Nonanswer Is the Answer? Part 1 (radio edit)
At the very end of the book of Job, God shows up to talk to Job, who needed an answer to why he had to suffer and endure such unfathomable pain. But spoiler…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Seriously, God? God Won't Tell Me Why There's Pain? Part 2 (radio edit)
When we're in pain or when tragedy has struck, it's natural to ask, "Why?" But, Pastor Mike warns, demanding an answer to that question can be dangerous…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Seriously, God? God Won't Tell Me Why There's Pain? Part 1 (radio edit)
When we're in pain or when tragedy has struck, it's natural to ask, "Why?" But, Pastor Mike warns, demanding an answer to that question can be dangerous…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Seriously, God? How Am I Supposed to Comfort Others? Part 2 (radio edit)
How should we respond when people we care about are in pain? We want to say the right words and do the right things. But we don't know exactly what those right…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Seriously, God? How Am I Supposed to Comfort Others? Part 1 (radio edit)
How should we respond when people we care about are in pain? We want to say the right words and do the right things. But we don't know exactly what those right…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Seriously, God? I Should Praise God Even Though I'm Hurting? Part 2 (radio edit)
When life is hard and it doesn't feel like God is doing enough to relieve us of the pain, we start to question God and his love for us. But, Pastor Mike warns…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Seriously, God? I Should Praise God Even Though I'm Hurting? Part 1 (radio edit)
When life is hard and it doesn't feel like God is doing enough to relieve us of the pain, we start to question God and his love for us. But, Pastor Mike warns…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Seriously, God? This Is Why God Lets Me Suffer? Part 2 (radio edit)
If God has the power to end all our pain and provide answers for all the hurt we've been through, why doesn't he? Why does he let bad things happen to good…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Behind the Series: Seriously, God?
Pop quiz: The book of Job is about _____?Pastor Mike's answer might surprise you. In fact, it almost resulted in Amber getting into a car accident.Pastor Mike…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Seriously, God? This Is Why God Lets Me Suffer?, Part 1 (radio edit)
If God has the power to end all our pain and provide answers for all the hurt we've been through, why doesn't he? Why does he let bad things happen to good…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Forgotten Blessings, Part 2 (radio edit)
How blessed we feel may depend on what we consider to be blessings, which means we may forget that we have blessings right in front of us every day. Pastor…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Forgotten Blessings, Part 1 (radio edit)
How blessed we feel may depend on what we consider to be blessings, which means we may forget that we have blessings right in front of us every day. Pastor…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Forgotten Blessings
How blessed we feel may depend on what we consider to be blessings, which means we may forget that we have blessings right in front of us every day. Pastor…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Burned Out? Emotionally
There are three lies we fall for that lead to burnout: we need to be perfect, we must make everyone happy, and thinking we're “fine.” Pastor Mike tackles these…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Burned Out? Spiritually
Just like our bodies need food and rest to avoid crashing and burning, our souls need the rest of Jesus and the food of his Word. By fixing our eyes on the…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Burned Out? Physically
You are not an angel. You are not a spiritual being who has no need to eat, move, or sleep. We humans are human, body-and-soul beings that God created to…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Behind the Series: Burned Out?
How do you personally answer this question: How have you been? If your answer is "Busy!" then this episode is for you. Because you may be on the verge of…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Jesus #nofilter: Jesus Means Life After Death for You
Easter is a big deal because it answers two of life's most important questions: What do we personally do with Jesus? How do we personally face a world filled…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Jesus #nofilter: Jesus Is the ONLY Way to Heaven
When Jesus says he is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, what is he saying to us? Pastor Mike helps us answer that question by first looking at what Jesus tells…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Jesus #nofilter: Connected to Jesus, You Will Grow
There are three crucial moments in every person's spiritual journey that will test their commitment to Jesus. What do we do when confronted with these crucial…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Jesus #nofilter: No One Can Keep You Safe Like Jesus
By calling himself the Good Shepherd, Jesus was calling us sheep. At face value, that isn't exactly a compliment to us. It can be downright offensive. So how…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Jesus #nofilter: Without Jesus, There's Only Darkness
What did Jesus mean when he said he was the Light of the world? Pastor Mike continues this series that looks at the offensive, unfiltered, and hard teachings…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Jesus #nofilter: Why You Need Jesus
Reading about who Jesus claimed to be and what he said in the Bible can be quite shocking and even offensive. In this first message from the new series about…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Behind the Series: Jesus #nofilter
If we actually read the words of Jesus in the book of John and take off the filter, we see just how offensive Jesus' words are. That's the premise of Pastor…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Whose Truth Do I Trust? The Church's Truth?
If our hearts can deceive us and the world can mislead us, certainly the church is a good source of truth. Well . . . maybe. Since the hearts of church leaders…
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Whose Truth Do I Trust? Their Truth?
Think of the top two to three voices that get your attention the most: the cable news networks, talk radio shows, podcasts, friends, family members, pastors…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Whose Truth Do I Trust? My Truth?
“Be true to yourself.” That message is found everywhere in today's culture. Since churches, religions, and families are so obviously flawed, we are taught to…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Behind the Series: Whose Truth Do I Trust?
How do we know what's true in today's world? With so many versions of "truth" coming at us, how do we know what to believe?Pastor Mike is joined by special…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
How to Deal With Shame
Shame is the unshakable feeling that we don’t belong, tempting us to run away from God and his people. Shame can be tied to something done to us, something we…
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How to Deal With Anxiety
One in five adults deals with anxiety, caught in a snowballing avalanche of what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. As we enter another year of uncertainty and…
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How to Deal With People
The people in our lives can lead us in different directions, good and bad. There are fools, the wise, and everyone in between. So how do we deal with people?…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
How to Deal With Yourself
"Be who you are." "You do you." That's what the world tells us. But what does Jesus say? When you're dealing with all the ups and downs of life, all your…
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Behind the Series: How to Deal
It's 2024! We kick off the new year with this series that looks at how we deal—with ourselves, with people, with anxiety, and with shame.Pastor Mike also…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Tackling Tough Topics
Are there questions you'd love to ask your pastor but feel uncomforable doing it? Are there topics you'd like to hear more about but are afraid to approach at…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Is Christ in Your Christmas Carols? "Joy to the World"
What makes "Joy to the World" a must for every Christmas service even though—spoiler—its writer did not intend for it to be a Christmas song? It has the one…
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Is Christ in Your Christmas Carols? "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
What does "hark" even mean? And what about "herald"? Those answers are somewhat easy. But it's the rest of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" that will get our…
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Is Christ in Your Christmas Carols? "Away in a Manger"
How historically and biblically accurate are some of our classic Christmas carols? Pastor Mike strips away the music as we examine the lyrics of some of our…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Behind the Series: Is Christ in Your Christmas Carols?
Where is Jesus in some of our favorite Christmas carols?Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give us a sneak peek at the next TV message series, "Is Christ in…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Choose Gratitude Over Grumbling: Even if You're Living With Pain
For people living with constant pain, it's tempting to believe the lie that God is not good. Pastor Mike shares a verse from Jesus' brother James that gives us…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Choose Gratitude Over Grumbling: Even When You're Hurting
To be grateful for the hard times in your life is difficult. Pastor Mike asks: Do you think it’s possible that you could only get to certain places spiritually…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Choose Gratitude Over Grumbling: Because of 14 Spiritual Gifts You Already Have
If you struggle with gratitude, Pastor Mike says to read and chew on this 202-word sentence from the apostle Paul. Because it will remind you that you already…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Choose Gratitude Over Grumbling: Because of Eternal Joy
When God takes away your health or your security or the life you long for, it feels like you have more reason to grumble than to be thankful. How can you be…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Behind the Series: Choose Gratitude Over Grumbling
How do we avoid the constant temptation to grumble and gripe, especially as we get closer to Thanksgiving?Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give us a preview…
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How to Talk About Jesus 101
If the good news about Jesus is so good, then why don't Christians share more about it? Maybe it's because we feel inadequate and don't know what to say. Or we…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
What if I Don't Understand the Bible?
The Bible is challenging to read. There are weird words and weird names in it. There’s an Old Testament and a New Testament. There are prophecies and prophets…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Screens & Souls: The Boundaries
What can help determine if screens are a blessing or a bad thing? The answer, Pastor Mike says, is if we set boundaries. Pastor Mike gets super practical in…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Screens & Souls: The Bad
Screens are a double-edged sword. On one side are the blessings. And, unfortunately, on the other side are the bad things. Pastor Mike explores the negative…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Screens & Souls: The Blessings
Love them or hate them, screens are undeniably a part of our daily lives. Whether it's social media, instant messages, FaceTiming, or streaming videos, this…
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Behind the Series: Screens & Souls
What is the impact of technology on our lives? More important, what's the impact on our spiritual lives?That's the big idea behind Pastor Mike's new sermon…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
God's Blueprint for a Happy Home: How Do I Help Friends Caught in Adultery?
Statistically, most, if not all, of us will have friends who are unfaithful in their marriages. When that happens, what should we do? How do we help when…
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God's Blueprint for a Happy Home: What if There Was an Affair?, Part 2
Part 2 of 2. What do you do when your spouse broke your vows and your heart? Or if you were the one who ignored God’s voice and betrayed? How do couples…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
God's Blueprint for a Happy Home: What if There Was an Affair?, Part 1
Part 1 of 2. What do you do when your spouse broke your vows and your heart? Or if you were the one who ignored God’s voice and betrayed? How do couples…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
God's Blueprint for a Happy Home: Living Together Before Marriage?
Is it okay if couples—who aren't married but love one another—live together? In our 21st-century culture, it's not unusual for couples to look for certainty in…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
God's Blueprint for a Happy Home: What Makes Marriage Work?
God wants to see us happy in our marriages, so he gives us guidance through the Bible: Husbands must love their wives and be devoted to them. Wives must…
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Behind the Series: God's Blueprint for a Happy Home
Marriage, living together before marriage, and adultery. Pastor Mike takes a look at what God says about how to have happy and holy homes in his next sermon…
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What Is Love? I'm Supposed to Love "Those" People?
We live in a world of us vs. them, a culture of our people against their people. Such divisions are often the line where love stops, even among those who…
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What Is Love? What's My First Love?
What is the first love in your life? In our busy world of work, school, kids, and relationships, what is your greatest passion? Your answer is so important…