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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
Flawed but Blessed: How Boldly Can I Pray?
What does a strange story of an old man physically wrestling with God have to do with us and our prayer lives? A lot. Pastor Mike drills deep into this scene…
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Flawed but Blessed: How Does Grace Change Me?
What goes around, comes around, right? . . . Not so fast. In every human heart is the temptation to speed up the process of karma and pay people back what we…
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Flawed but Blessed: Is God Here?
One sentence composed of three words and nine letters can change everything about your life. It reminds us of the power of presence and has the power to give…
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Flawed but Blessed: Why Does God Love Liars?
We know that honesty is the best policy, even when we are tempted to lie because the truth will cost us. Yet we lie anyway. But perhaps even more damaging is…
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Spiritual but Not Religious, Compilation (Devotion)
Watch the entire devotional series from this week as Pastor Mike tells us why we CAN'T be just "spiritual but not religious." – Pastor Mike Novotny. This…
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When Being “Spiritual but Not Religious” Failed (Devotion)
Spoiler: It's not okay for you to just believe in God and just pray to him without any structure or organized religion. And here's why. – Pastor Mike Novotny…
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Did You Leave the Church Because of Your Pastor? (Devotion)
Can you forgive the pastors who have hurt and disappointed you? Can you reconnect with a church again? – Pastor Mike Novotny. This week's devotional series by…
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Does Your Church Tell You the Truth? (Devotion)
These are the two truths your church needs to tell you. – Pastor Mike Novotny. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks…
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Do You Really Need Church? (Devotion)
You can podcast a thousand different sermons, stream amazing worship music, and make online donations to a church. So why do you need to come to an actual…
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Is It Okay to Be Spiritual but Not Religious? (Devotion)
Are you content to have a personal relationship with God and see no need for community? God insists otherwise, Pastor Mike says. This week's devotional series…
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Flawed but Blessed: Why Does God Love Me?
How do we find more self-control in our lives? The Bible gives us a clear answer. Spoiler: It's not where most self-help books would direct you. And what does…
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Behind the Series: "Flawed but Blessed"
What can we learn from a deceptive man with a dysfunctional family? A lot. Pastor Mike and Dr. Bruce Becker give us a sneak peek at this month's TV message…
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Abortion: What Does God Say? Abortion and the Government
What guidance does God give us on how to deal with government and the moral dilemma over issues such as abortion? Pastor Mike talks about the relationship…
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Abortion: What Does God Say? Abortion and the Church
God loves life. Throughout the Bible, God has much to say about the lives of people who are outside of the womb. Poor lives. Struggling lives. Trapped lives…
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Abortion: What Does God Say? Abortion and the Womb (Part 2)
Part 2 of 2. Abortion is one of culture’s most complex debates, spilling onto street corners, courtrooms, and social media. But what does the Bible say about…
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Abortion: What Does God Say? Abortion and the Womb (Part 1)
Abortion is one of culture’s most complex debates, spilling onto street corners, courtrooms, and social media. But what does the Bible say about this issue, if…
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Behind the Series: "Abortion: What Does God Say?"
During the month of June, we at Time of Grace are going there—we're talking about abortion. Hear why Pastor Mike is tackling this complex issue. He is joined…
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Abuse: What Does God Say? To the Church
Statistically, whether we know it or not, all of us know and love someone who has been abused. And all of us know and love someone who has been abusive. So how…
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What if His Abuse Led Me to Damaging Behavior? | How Do I Forgive My Abusive Dad? (Devotion)
Hurt people hurt people. If you're doing bad things because bad things were done to you by your abusive father, what hope is there for you? If you or someone…
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Should I Still Have a Relationship With My Dad? | How Do I Forgive My Abusive Dad? (Devotion)
What does the Bible say—should you go back to a father who was abusive? If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please go to timeofgrace.org/abuse…
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I Forgave. Why Do I Still Feel This Way? | How Do I Forgive My Abusive Dad? (Devotion)
You may be struggling with the continual nature of forgiveness, especially when it comes to an abusive dad. You forgave in the past, but today you're in a…
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Why Should I Forgive? | How Do I Forgive My Abusive Dad? (Devotion)
What right does your abusive father have to be forgiven by you? You may feel you have every right to hate him. If you or someone you know is suffering from…
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I Must Heal First | How Do I Forgive My Abusive Dad? (Devotion)
The abuse from your father left a deep wound. Where and how do you even start the healing process? If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please…
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Abuse: What Does God Say? To the Abusive
What does God say to those who have hurt others? Can we, like Jesus, be full of both grace and truth to the abusive? Pastor Mike talks about how abusers can…
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Abuse: What Does God Say? To the Abused
Despite the alarming statistics, the topic of abuse is rarely touched in the Christian community. What does God say about abuse? What does God think about…
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Skeptical Faith: Are Heaven and Hell Real?
The reality of heaven and hell is one that Jesus himself talked about. By looking at what he says about them in the Bible, we get the incredible perspective on…
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Even More Tough Questions With Pastor Mike, Compilation (Devotion)
Listen to the entire series from this past week as Pastor Mike answers more tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike…
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Tough Questions: Is God Imperfect Since We're Imperfect? (Devotion)
We're obviously not perfect. Does that mean the Father who created us is not perfect? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you…
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Behind the Series: "Abuse: What Does God Say?"
Abuse affects more people than we think—1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men. What does God say about the topic? Pastor Mike is joined by Amber Albee Swenson, one of…
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Tough Questions: Does Baptism Save You? (Devotion)
Salvation comes through your relationship with Jesus, not through Baptism . . . right? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you…
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Tough Questions: Can a Person Lose Their Salvation? (Devotion)
If you are saved, forgiven, and adopted into the family of God, can you lose all that? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you…
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Tough Questions: Where Is Heaven? (Devotion)
Heaven isn't here; it's "there." But where is "there"? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by…
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Tough Questions: Why Would God Allow Good Kids to Die? (Devotion)
How is it fair that God allows kids to die, kids who haven't done anything wrong? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This…
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Skeptical Faith: God Loves Science?
How do we reconcile the tension of science and religion? What are we supposed to do when we feel like we need to walk away from Jesus for the sake of hard…
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Skeptical Faith: Aren't Christians Hypocrites?
Hypocrites are everywhere, pretending to be one thing when they're really something else. What do we do when we meet one or—worse yet—when we have BEEN one? In…
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Skeptical Faith: Am I Naturally Good?
Are we really born sinful? That's a hard pill for many people to swallow. What if we asked Moses, Paul, and Jesus this question? What would they say? Take a…
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More Tough Questions With Pastor Mike - Round 3, Compilation (Devotion)
Listen to the entire series from this past week as Pastor Mike answers more tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike…
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Tough Questions: Is It Wrong to Drink and Do Drugs? (Devotion)
Is it a sin to drink or do any kind of drug? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike…
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Tough Questions: Am I Allowed to Be Cremated? (Devotion)
What does the Bible say about cremation? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is…
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Tough Questions: What if My Family Doesn't Believe in Jesus? (Devotion)
What should I do if my family doesn't believe in Jesus? I know I should pray, but is there anything else I should do? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough…
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Tough Questions: How to Talk About Jesus When My Friend's Parents Aren't in Heaven (Devotion)
How do you talk to someone about Jesus if you're pretty sure their deceased parents are not with Jesus? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from…
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Tough Questions: Are My Loved Ones Watching Over Me From Heaven? (Devotion)
Do our loved ones in heaven watch over us? And are guardian angels real? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's…
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Skeptical Faith: Can I Trust the Bible?
Is the Bible really a HOLY book? What makes it unique from all the other books of other religions? Pastor Mike lays out the reasons why we can lean heavily on…
Time of Grace With Pastor Mike NovotnyEaster From the Holy Land: Where Death Lost Its Sting
What does Christ's resurrection mean for you? Join Pastor Mike in Israel as he shares the good news of Easter from the place where some scholars believe Jesus…
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Behind the Series: "Skeptical Faith"
There are some questions and objections that keep skeptics from seeking faith. You may have asked those questions privately yourself. So if people are asking…
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Forgiveness Is Offensive: I Can't Forgive Myself
What do you do when you can't forgive yourself? Pastor Mike shares three situations when it is especially hard to forgive our own actions—and reveals the two…
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Forgiveness Is Offensive: I Forgave. Now How Do I Heal?
Does forgiving someone mean you act like their sin against you never happened? And then even if you forgive, how do you heal? The apostle Paul tells you…
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More Tough Questions With Pastor Mike, Compilation (Devotion)
Listen to the entire series from this past week as Pastor Mike answers more tough questions from viewers like you. This week, Pastor Mike answers tough…
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Tough Questions: Am I Supposed to Pray Boldly or Humbly? (Devotion)
I’ve heard conflicting talk about how we are to pray to God. Are we supposed to pray boldly or humbly or both at the same time? Can you please explain how we…
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Tough Question: Am I Allowed to Work on Sundays? (Devotion)
In Numbers 15, God ordered a man to be stoned to death for gathering wood on the Sabbath. What exactly does keeping the Sabbath Day holy mean for me? I don’t…
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Tough Questions: Why Did Jesus' Blood Save Us? (Devotion)
Why do Jesus’ blood and death save us from hell? Why such suffering to save us, and how does this allow us to have a relationship with God? This week, Pastor…
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Tough Questions: Where's the Evidence the Bible Is True? (Devotion)
What evidence can we offer someone who believes the Bible is fictional? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's…
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Tough Questions: Anxiety and Depression-Where Is the Bible's Comfort? (Devotion)
It seems depression and anxiety are on the rise, especially with the COVID pandemic. What portions of the Bible can we point people—especially teens—to? This…
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Forgiveness Is Offensive: When Forgiving Feels Impossible
Forgiving someone can be one of the hardest things God calls you to do. But how are you expected to do it when it seems impossible? Pastor Mike shows how our…
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Forgiveness Is Offensive: You Must Forgive EVERY Day
Where do you start the journey of forgiveness? Is forgiveness a "one and done"? Or is it a process we need to deal with daily? What the Bible has to say about…
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Behind the Series: "Forgiveness Is Offensive"
Why is it so hard to forgive? Here's a double whammy for you: not only is forgiving hard; it is offensive. It feels so offensive to let it go when someone sins…
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Out of Context: "Plans to Prosper You"
Jeremiah 29:11 is a popular Bible verse that can be found on coffee mugs, Pinterest art, and memes: "For I know the plans I have for you." God does have great…
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Out of Context: "More Than You Can Handle"
Christians love to say, "God won't give you more than you can handle" when they encourage friends and family who are overwhelmed. Except there's a major…
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Out of Context: "Where Two or Three Gather"
Just a few people show up for Bible study. Less than half of people come to church. That's when you launch into Jesus' words: "For where two or three gather in…
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Out of Context: "Do Not Judge"
Jesus' words "Do not judge" sound pretty straightforward, right? Yes, Pastor Mike says, the answer is clear. But read this verse in context to understand that…