Aurora Pastorealis
In the far north, near the Canadian border of MN, three dim lights – Travis, Nate, and Jared gather together to point to One Great Light, Jesus. Welcome to the Aurora Pastorealis Podcast!
Episodes
33 episodes
Ep. 33 - Spiritual Gifts For God's People
Today we are discussing spiritual gifts. Sometimes these things can be divisive, which is what Paul is dealing with, we desire them for unity, for building up the body, and for glorifying God.
Ep. 32 - Gluttony, Drunkenness and the Lord's Supper
In Episode 32 we discuss the passage in 1 Corinthians 11 where Paul addresses the abuses taking place regarding the Lord's Supper. Communion is not a 'meal.' It is a sacred sharing of Christ's sacrifice.
Ep. 31 - A Hairy Situation
Are you a Christian man with long hair, or a Christian woman with short hair? Doesn't matter now if that is true, but Paul addresses what has become an issue in Corinth - hair-length and head-coverings. Though this is not a contemporary i...
Ep. 30 - Whatever You Do
We have a certain obligation toward others, to love them more than our own freedom in some things. We don't want to cause someone to stumble or judge others unnecessarily. To challenge all people, Paul simplifies it to this; which is simple, bu...
Ep. 29 - Reflections on Easter
On today's episode, we are reflecting on Easter. God's eternally extravagant gift to us in His Son Jesus. Our lives should be a reflection of the reality of God's love, grace, and mercy. We should seek to respond in love to our marvelous wonder...
Ep. 28 - Idols, Demons, and the Supremacy of Christ
In today's episode we are in the second half of 1 Corinthians 10. When we read of idols, we often think of something made of wood or metal that is worshiped, but idols can come in many forms. We are called to keep God first, flee from idols, an...
Ep. 27 - Contentment with God
In today's episode Nate and Travis are joined by John, the worship pastor that works with Jared. We sit down and work through 1 Corinthians 10. Sin is always competing with our love for God and to the extent we do not find ourself content...
Ep. 26 - What Difference Does Jesus Make?
Today we take a letter that we received and answer some of the questions that were asked. Mainly, we worked to answer the difference between OT Israel vs. the NT church and how Jesus makes all the difference.
Ep. 25 - Living the Law, Living Free
We continue our journey through 1 Corinthians and this week we continue in chapter 9. The gospel is brought to different people and different cultures. There are things we can take from culture and things we must reject. What can we learn about...
Ep. 24 - Following the Call
Welcome to 2026, it's a new year! This episode marks a year of us being together and we are thankful for each of you for listening! We are back in the book of 1 Corinthians and looking at chapter 9. Paul is discussing his 'rights.' ...
Ep. 23 - Christmas Preparation
On today's episode we discuss Christmas traditions, our favorite movie around this time, and what we are thinking about/preaching on during the Christmas season.
Ep. 22 - Food Idols and Freedom
On today's episode we are discussing 1 Corinthians 8. As Christians we have freedom in Christ and as Christians we also should not flaunt our freedoms to a 'weaker brother or sister.' Be considerate of others, be loving, think of what builds up...
Ep. 21 - Holy Decisions, Holy Ambitions
On today's episode, we discuss 1 Corinthians 7, we discuss how our decisions in life are to be guided by Holy decisions and Holy ambitions. We need to ask the question "What does God desire of me, as a Christian in my life and as a member...
Ep. 20 - Should I Stay or Should I Go?
In today's episode, Travis, Nate, and Jared discuss 1 Corinthians 7, Paul is addressing questions that people are asking about being a believer and marriage. What if you are married and one of you becomes of believer? What do you do? Shou...
Ep. 19 - Holy Hanky Panky
Sex is a gift from God, therefore it is a good gift. But the gift is only good in the boundaries in which God has designed it. In today's episode, Holy Hanky Panky, we are reminded that God designed sex for our enjoyment and His Glory, within t...
Ep. 18 - Willing To Be Made Willing
Today we have a special guest with us who is sharing about his work as a missionary! Steven Johnson is a missionary, a trainer of missionaries, and...he is also the Nate's father! We are so thankful for his wisdom and passion for mi...
Ep. 17 - The Deception of the Acceptance of Sin
In Episode 17, Travis, Nate, and Jared return to 1 Corinthians to examine the warning about being deceived by sin, about accepting sin in our lives that perhaps the culture around us has accepted, but that God does not. We are called to repent ...
Ep. 16 - The Purpose of Discipline
In episode 16, Travis, Nate, and Jared discuss questions from Church in the Park. Discipline in Hebrews is an act of love, so what does that mean for loving discipline within our churches and our families?
Ep. 15 - Special: Church at the Park
Nate, Travis, and Jared pastor 3 separate churches, but once a summer our congregations come together for a Corporate Worship Service at our local city park. This year, we are discussing Hebrews 12.1-17 as our text. Take a listen and get an ide...
Ep. 14 - The Importance of Loving Restoration
The Corinthians are fighting and bickering over 'trivial matters' and going after each other with lawsuits and Paul discusses how we are to approach wrongdoing and restoration. We are to seek justice, but also be willing to be wrong for the sak...
Ep. 13 - Ministering With Grace, by Grace
Ministry is not easy, in fact, at times it can be very difficult. God's grace through the Holy Spirit is given so that we might minister in grace to others. Speaking the truth in love is important, and you can't do one without the other.&...
Ep. 12 - Sin, Sex, and the Grace of God
We recorded this episode back in May and with the posting of this one, we are back on our normal schedule! Sin separates us from God, all of it. From a white lie to the most heinous sin, God is opposed to it all. Sexual sin in modern Amer...
Ep. 11 - We're Back...with John!
We've haven't released a new episode in a while, but we are back! This week we introduce John, our newest colleague who is working with Jared at Roseau Community Church!