<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Streams of Grace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Streams of Grace Church, an inclusive, open, trauma-informed digital church. ]]></description><link>https://www.streamsofgrace.life</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!g_4F!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88070286-65d9-4e1c-a473-7ac3947b7e14_788x788.png</url><title>Streams of Grace</title><link>https://www.streamsofgrace.life</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:59:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Amanda]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[streamsofgracechurch@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[streamsofgracechurch@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[streamsofgracechurch@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[streamsofgracechurch@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Permission to Rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justice, Week 5]]></description><link>https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/permission-to-rest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/permission-to-rest</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:02:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/217415291/79e377f9d1e3bc1c9986d5d148d9e604.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Welcome to Streams of Grace Church! We are so glad you are here with us. Take a moment and rest a bit. This is an inclusive, gentle, trauma-informed space. You are invited to comment below, join us in the chat, or reply to this email.</p><p>For now, sit back, take a breath, and let God speak to you today.</p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%204%3A16-20&amp;version=NRSVUE">Today&#8217;s Scripture: Luke 4:16-20, NRSVue</a></p><p>You are welcome to download the transcript below, along with The James Journal - a simple reflection for the week. If you haven&#8217;t subscribed to Streams of Grace, you are always welcome to add your email by clicking on the button below! You&#8217;ll receive our weekly video by email, so you never have to miss a week. </p><div class="file-embed-wrapper" data-component-name="FileToDOM"><div class="file-embed-container-reader"><div class="file-embed-container-top"><image class="file-embed-thumbnail-default" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Cy0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2Fimg%2Fattachment_icon.svg"></image><div class="file-embed-details"><div class="file-embed-details-h1">Justice 5 Transcript</div><div class="file-embed-details-h2">110KB &#8729; PDF file</div></div><a class="file-embed-button wide" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/146c94de-50a4-486a-8d3a-70092c5151ab.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div><a class="file-embed-button narrow" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/146c94de-50a4-486a-8d3a-70092c5151ab.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div></div><div class="file-embed-wrapper" data-component-name="FileToDOM"><div class="file-embed-container-reader"><div class="file-embed-container-top"><image class="file-embed-thumbnail-default" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Cy0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2Fimg%2Fattachment_icon.svg"></image><div class="file-embed-details"><div class="file-embed-details-h1">Justice 5</div><div class="file-embed-details-h2">103KB &#8729; PDF file</div></div><a class="file-embed-button wide" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/e430d863-1f01-4d20-bb92-1fad0ce5aa93.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div><a class="file-embed-button narrow" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/e430d863-1f01-4d20-bb92-1fad0ce5aa93.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div></div><p>If you need a friend, are looking for a community, or just want prayer, feel free to comment below or hit reply if you&#8217;re reading this in your email. We&#8217;re in this together!</p><p>Amanda</p><p></p><p></p><p><em>P.S. Streams of Grace is always free. If this message met you today, share it with someone who needs to breathe a little easier &#8212; everyone is welcome here.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/permission-to-rest?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/permission-to-rest?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><em>And if you&#8217;d like to go deeper, I write over at Grace in the Weeds for anyone untangling toxic theology and looking for a faith rooted in real grace &#8212; and a God who actually likes you. Come as you are. <a href="http://www.graceintheweeds.com/">www.graceintheweeds.com</a>.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Question Jesus Refused to Answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus doesn&#8217;t draw the line.]]></description><link>https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/the-question-jesus-refused-to-answer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/the-question-jesus-refused-to-answer</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:02:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/213301478/f4787c6ca032f94d26db304423be064c.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Welcome to Streams of Grace Church! We are so glad you are here with us. Take a moment and rest a bit. This is an inclusive, gentle, trauma-informed space. You are invited to comment below, join us in the chat, or reply to this email.</p><p>For now, sit back, take a breath, and let God speak to you today.</p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010%3A25-37&amp;version=NRSVUE">Today&#8217;s Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 NRSVue</a></p><p>You are welcome to download the transcript below, along with The Sermon Journal - a simple reflection for the week. If you haven&#8217;t subscribed to Streams of Grace, you are always welcome to add your email by clicking on the button below! You&#8217;ll receive our weekly video by email, so you never have to miss a week. </p><div class="file-embed-wrapper" data-component-name="FileToDOM"><div class="file-embed-container-reader"><div class="file-embed-container-top"><image class="file-embed-thumbnail-default" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Cy0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2Fimg%2Fattachment_icon.svg"></image><div class="file-embed-details"><div class="file-embed-details-h1">The Question Jesus Refused To Answer</div><div class="file-embed-details-h2">83.2KB &#8729; PDF file</div></div><a class="file-embed-button wide" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/c06057bd-69cf-409f-ad97-2a58cb06ba11.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div><a class="file-embed-button narrow" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/c06057bd-69cf-409f-ad97-2a58cb06ba11.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div></div><div class="file-embed-wrapper" data-component-name="FileToDOM"><div class="file-embed-container-reader"><div class="file-embed-container-top"><image class="file-embed-thumbnail-default" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Cy0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2Fimg%2Fattachment_icon.svg"></image><div class="file-embed-details"><div class="file-embed-details-h1">Sermon Journal Week 4</div><div class="file-embed-details-h2">44.4KB &#8729; PDF file</div></div><a class="file-embed-button wide" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/f106d919-977f-49e7-b0d0-031929e159c0.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div><a class="file-embed-button narrow" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/f106d919-977f-49e7-b0d0-031929e159c0.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div></div><p></p><p><em>P.S. Streams of Grace is always free. If this message met you today, share it with someone who needs to breathe a little easier &#8212; everyone is welcome here.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/the-question-jesus-refused-to-answer?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/the-question-jesus-refused-to-answer?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><em>And if you&#8217;d like to go deeper, I write over at Grace in the Weeds for anyone untangling toxic theology and looking for a faith rooted in real grace &#8212; and a God who actually likes you. 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You are invited to comment below, join us in the chat, or reply to this email.</p><p>For now, sit back, take a breath, and let God speak to you today.</p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos%205%3A21-24&amp;version=NRSVUE">Today&#8217;s Scripture: Amos 5:21-24 NRSVue</a></p><p>You are welcome to download the transcript below, along with TheJustice Journal - a simple reflection for the week. If you haven&#8217;t subscribed to Streams of Grace, you are always welcome to add your email by clicking on the button below! You&#8217;ll receive our weekly video by email, so you never have to miss a week. </p><div class="file-embed-wrapper" data-component-name="FileToDOM"><div class="file-embed-container-reader"><div class="file-embed-container-top"><image class="file-embed-thumbnail-default" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Cy0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2Fimg%2Fattachment_icon.svg"></image><div class="file-embed-details"><div class="file-embed-details-h1">The Peace God Actually Wants</div><div class="file-embed-details-h2">83.5KB &#8729; PDF file</div></div><a class="file-embed-button wide" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/7037dad6-5e59-49d5-99bf-4c81839ce433.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div><a class="file-embed-button narrow" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/7037dad6-5e59-49d5-99bf-4c81839ce433.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div></div><div class="file-embed-wrapper" data-component-name="FileToDOM"><div class="file-embed-container-reader"><div class="file-embed-container-top"><image class="file-embed-thumbnail-default" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Cy0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2Fimg%2Fattachment_icon.svg"></image><div class="file-embed-details"><div class="file-embed-details-h1">Sermon Journal Week 3</div><div class="file-embed-details-h2">44.7KB &#8729; PDF file</div></div><a class="file-embed-button wide" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/83d12849-4940-4c85-89ec-a2b8d90f4dc6.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div><a class="file-embed-button narrow" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/api/v1/file/83d12849-4940-4c85-89ec-a2b8d90f4dc6.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div></div><p></p><p><em>P.S. Streams of Grace is always free. If this message met you today, share it with someone who needs to breathe a little easier &#8212; everyone is welcome here.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/the-peace-god-actually-wants?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/the-peace-god-actually-wants?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><em>And if you&#8217;d like to go deeper, I write over at Grace in the Weeds for anyone untangling toxic theology and looking for a faith rooted in real grace &#8212; and a God who actually likes you. 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You are invited to comment below, join us in the chat, or reply to this email.</p><p>For now, sit back, take a breath, and let God speak to you today.</p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%201%3A46-55&amp;version=NRSVUE">Today&#8217;s Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 NRSVue</a></p><p>You are welcome to download the transcript below, along with The Sermon Journal - a simple reflection for the week. If you haven&#8217;t subscribed to Streams of Grace, you are always welcome to add your email by clicking on the button below! 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Streams of Grace is always free. If this message met you today, share it with someone who needs to breathe a little easier &#8212; everyone is welcome here.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/the-song-that-scared-the-empire?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/the-song-that-scared-the-empire?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><em>And if you&#8217;d like to go deeper, I write over at Grace in the Weeds for anyone untangling toxic theology and looking for a faith rooted in real grace &#8212; and a God who actually likes you. 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You are invited to comment below, join us in the chat, or reply to this email.</p><p>For now, sit back, take a breath, and let God speak to you today.</p><p><em>To make sure there are no surprises, here is the flow of our Streams of Grace video:</em></p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%204%3A16&#8211;30&amp;version=NRSVUE">Today&#8217;s Scripture: Luke 4:16-30 NRSVue</a></p><p>You are welcome to download the transcript below, along with   - a simple reflection for the week. If you haven&#8217;t subscribed to Streams of Grace, you are always welcome to add your email by clicking on the button below! 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Streams of Grace is always free. If this message met you today, share it with someone who needs to breathe a little easier &#8212; everyone is welcome here</em></p><p><em>.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/today-in-your-hearing?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/p/today-in-your-hearing?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><em>And if you&#8217;d like to go deeper, I write over at Grace in the Weeds for anyone untangling toxic theology and looking for a faith rooted in real grace &#8212; and a God who actually likes you. 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You are invited to comment below, join us in the chat, or reply to this email.</p><p>For now, sit back, take a breath, and let God speak to you today.</p><p><em>To make sure there are no surprises, here is the flow of our Streams of Grace video:</em></p><ul><li><p>Scripture Reading</p></li><li><p>The Welcome: A brief greeting. 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You are invited to comment below, join us in the chat, or reply to this email.</p><p>For now, sit back, take a breath, and let God speak to you today.</p><p><em>To make sure there are no surprises, here is the flow of our Streams of Grace video:</em></p><ul><li><p>Scripture Reading</p></li><li><p>The Welcome: A brief greeting. No bells or whistles&#8212;just a warm hello and a chance to breathe.</p></li><li><p>The Cry of the Unpaid Field</p></li><li><p>The Farmer and the Rains</p></li><li><p>Turning on One Another in Waiting</p></li><li><p>This Week&#8217;s Action Steps</p></li><li><p>The Blessing: A final prayer</p></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%205%3A1-11&amp;version=NRSVUE">Today&#8217;s Scripture: James 5:1-11 NRSVue</a></p><p>You are welcome to download the transcript below, along with The James Journal - a simple reflection for the week. 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Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:39:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209236190/b4eadfd6434877dcebc6ea7a66ca7cd7.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Streams of Grace Church! We are so glad you are here with us. Take a moment and rest a bit. This is an inclusive, gentle, trauma-informed space. You are invited to comment below, join us in the chat, or reply to this email.</p><p>For now, sit back, take a breath, and let God speak to you today.</p><p><em>To make sure there are no surprises, here is the flow of our Streams of Grace video:</em></p><ul><li><p>Scripture Reading</p></li><li><p>The Welcome: A brief greeting. 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Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208488168/4650c19665976782dab8e1e6d26ac5c8.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Streams of Grace Church! We are so glad you are here with us. Take a moment and rest a bit. This is an inclusive, gentle, trauma-informed space. You are invited to comment below, join us in the chat, or reply to this email.</p><p>For now, sit back, take a breath, and let God speak to you today.</p><p><em>To make sure there are no surprises, here is the flow of our Streams of Grace video:</em></p><ul><li><p>The Welcome: A brief greeting. 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Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204944914/3c8bdf93ad77ef05878ab2183fbed149.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Streams of Grace Church! We are so glad you are here with us. Take a moment and rest a bit. This is an inclusive, gentle, trauma-informed space. You are invited to comment below, join us in the chat, or reply to this email. </p><p>For now, sit back, take a breath, and let God speak to you today. </p><p><em>To make sure there are no surprises, here is the flow of our Streams of Grace video:</em></p><ul><li><p>The Welcome: A brief greeting. No bells or whistles&#8212;just a warm hello and a chance to breathe.</p></li><li><p>The Relief of Stumbling</p></li><li><p>The Rudder and the Spark</p></li><li><p>Keyboard Warriors and the Divided Fountain</p></li><li><p>Holy Fire VS. 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No bells or whistles&#8212;just a warm hello and a chance to breathe.</span></p></li><li><p>Two Doctors, Different Sicknesses</p></li><li><p>The Shivering Body and the &#8220;Thoughts and Prayers&#8221;</p></li><li><p>The Gospel on a Tractor</p></li><li><p>The Sacred Art of Sitting in Discomfort</p></li><li><p>The Patriarch and the Outsider</p></li><li><p><span>This Week&#8217;s Action Steps</span></p></li><li><p><span>The Blessing: A final prayer</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%202%3A14-26&amp;version=NRSVUE">Today&#8217;s Scripture: James 2:14-26, NRSVue</a></p><p>You are welcome to download the transcript below, along with The James Journal - a simple reflection for the week. If you haven&#8217;t subscribed to Streams of Grace, you are always welcome to add your email by clicking on the button below! You&#8217;ll receive our weekly video by email, so you never have to miss a message. 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Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:01:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204938282/64c6a4bc74ec4c06357543e1a9297210.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span>What&#8217;s Happening Today</span></strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%202%3A1-13&amp;version=NRSVUE"><span>Todays Scripture: James 2:1-13, NRSVUE</span></a></strong></p><p><em><span>To make sure there are no surprises, here is the flow of our Streams of Grace video:</span></em></p><ul><li><p><span>The Welcome: A brief greeting. 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Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:02:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202746117/462b474064d4f80afb4a974052637fb5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi, and Welcome to Streams of Grace Church! I am so glad you are here. I hope that you find a place to rest your soul, today. We are walking through the book of James, a survival guide for believers. We believe in inclusion, acceptance, love, and we are committed to being gentle and trauma-informed. No shame, no blame, we are pouring out God&#8217;s love today. </p><p>If you need prayer or have questions, join us in the chat or simply subscribe below and reply to your welcome email - we&#8217;ll read every one! </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.streamsofgrace.life/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong><span data-color="rgb(54, 55, 55)" style="color: rgb(54, 55, 55);">What&#8217;s Happening Today</span></strong></p><p><em><span data-color="rgb(54, 55, 55)" style="color: rgb(54, 55, 55);">To make sure there are no surprises, here is the flow of our Streams of Grace video:</span></em></p><ul><li><p><span data-color="rgb(54, 55, 55)" style="color: rgb(54, 55, 55);">The Welcome: A brief greeting. 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You&#8217;ll receive our weekly video by email, so you never have to miss a message. 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Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:02:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202742759/15f34e1626b9e28dfa85ebc77b6e1e97.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Streams of Grace Church! We are walking through our Survival Guide, based on the book of James. Please come along and take some time to rest your soul. Got questions? Join our chat or subscribe below to receive our messages in your email and just respond! We are here for you. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.streamsofgrace.life/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.streamsofgrace.life/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p><strong><span data-color="rgb(54, 55, 55)" style="color: rgb(54, 55, 55);">What&#8217;s Happening Today</span></strong></p><p><em><span data-color="rgb(54, 55, 55)" style="color: rgb(54, 55, 55);">To make sure there are no surprises, here is the flow of our Streams of Grace video:</span></em></p><ul><li><p><span data-color="rgb(54, 55, 55)" style="color: rgb(54, 55, 55);">The Welcome: A brief greeting. 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Dr. Amanda Whittington]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:01:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!g_4F!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88070286-65d9-4e1c-a473-7ac3947b7e14_788x788.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey there, </p><p>Thank you for being a part of our Streams of Grace pilot! As we look forward to continuing on with our virtual church, we would love to know your thoughts. No matter how much energy you had to spend with us, would you mind taking a few minutes to fill out a short survey? </p><p>We would love to know what helped you feel welcomed and supported in your faith and what we could do better! 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