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God’s Acre on the Go Podcast, from The Congregational Church of New Canaan and hosted by Rev. Dr. Stephen Chapin Garner, features weekly sermons and reflections from the church’s pastors, exploring biblical themes and their relevance to contemporary life. This podcast is for anyone seeking spiritual growth and thoughtful engagement with Christian faith, particularly those interested in exploring how faith intersects with everyday experiences and challenges.
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Sunday May 17, 2026
Sunday May 17, 2026
In this message, “Feasting on the Word,” we explore John 6:1–15, 35 and the deeper meaning beneath one of Jesus’ most remembered miracles. While the crowd in the wilderness was physically hungry, John’s Gospel points toward another kind of hunger—the hunger of the human soul.
Connecting Jesus to Moses, manna in the wilderness, and the promise of “a prophet like Moses” from Deuteronomy 18:15, this sermon reflects on Jesus as both the “Word made flesh” and the “Bread of Life.” Scripture is not simply information to study—it is nourishment that feeds courage, hope, resilience, and faith.
Through personal stories, reflections on Christian formation, and encouragement for families, this message invites listeners to move beyond “spiritual snacks” and instead feast regularly on the life-giving Word of God.
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