Podcast
Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Hosted by Time of Grace · EN
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.
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Jesus Reels: A Steady Foundation
Mar 1500:33:18Tap to summarizeTraditions come and go, styles change, preferences shift, but Jesus points us to something solid—God’s Word. This message reminds us that while church traditions can be helpful, they’re not the foundation of faith. Jesus calls us to hold tightly to truth, not just routines. If you're looking for something real to build your life on, this is your reminder that God's Word is steady, unchanging, and worth clinging to.
Transcribe →Jesus Reels: Don't Just Follow; Lock In
Mar 800:36:44Tap to summarize“Following” usually means scrolling past someone’s highlight reel. But Jesus calls us to something entirely different. Pastor Mike explores what it really meant when Jesus said, “Follow me”—and why some ordinary guys dropped everything to do it. You’ll see that following Jesus isn’t about casually liking his content but living under his direction. It’s not always easy, but it’s real, it's deep, and it leads to something far better than anything the world can offer.
Transcribe →Forgotten Blessings
Mar 100:38:50Tap to summarizeHow blessed you feel may depend on what you consider to be blessings, which means you may forget that you have blessings right in front of you every day. Pastor Mike challenges you to shift your mindset and open your eyes to the really good things from God that you often don't think about. In turn, you can become more grateful and feel more blessed.
Transcribe →Lonely Less: The Church Connection
Feb 2200:37:19Tap to summarizeIn an age of podcasts, playlists, and on-demand spirituality, it’s easier than ever to engage with faith from afar. But Pastor Mike challenges us to think about what might be missing when we do. This message takes a closer look at what happens when we move beyond consuming content and begin showing up in community. The result is a deeper reflection on presence, connection, and what God designed the church to be.
Transcribe →Lonely Less: The Friend Connection
Feb 1500:36:16Tap to summarizeWe live in a world where friendship is both highly valued and surprisingly hard to maintain. This message turns our attention to the kinds of relationships that help us feel known—and why some fall short. It slows us down to consider what builds real connection and what quietly pulls us apart. At the center is a deeper truth: No human friendship can replace the one we were made for first.
Transcribe →Lonely Less: The Family Connection
Feb 800:40:19Tap to summarizeFamily can bring deep connection—and deep complexity. Pastor Mike helps us think about the family relationships that shape us most, for better or worse, and how God speaks into them. This message points us toward a quieter strength that can reshape how we show up humbly at home.
Transcribe →Lonely Less: The God Connection
Feb 100:33:42Tap to summarizeLoneliness can show up even in the busiest, most connected parts of life. In the first message of the "Lonely Less" series, Pastor Mike teaches about where true connection begins—and what might be missing in the places we often look for it. Drawing from both Scripture and everyday experience, this message gently reframes the way we think about being alone. It invites us to consider a presence that doesn’t depend on people, pace, or circumstance.
Transcribe →No More Mediocre Me: On Purpose, With Purpose
Jan 2500:36:21Tap to summarizeIt’s easy to feel less than when someone else’s strengths seem so much clearer than yours. But Pastor Mike digs into why your unique wiring isn’t accidental or interchangeable. It's designed by God intentionally. With honesty and biblical clarity, this message helps break down the lies that keep us stuck in comparison or frustration. It’s a meaningful invitation to recognize your gifts, name them, and use them in a way that matters.
Transcribe →No More Mediocre Me: Breaking Up With Busy
Jan 1800:36:42Tap to summarizeWe often talk about being busy like it’s just a season we're going through, but what if it has become our way of life? Pastor Mike explores the spiritual cost of constantly running at full speed. Drawing from the wisdom in Ecclesiastes, this message offers a clear, thoughtful challenge to the pace we've come to accept as normal.
Transcribe →No More Mediocre Me: Resetting Your Digital Life
Jan 1100:31:14Tap to summarizeOur daily habits are surrounded by screens and technology that shape our lives in ways we rarely stop to notice. Using one of Jesus’ parables, Pastor Mike raises a deeper question beneath the scrolls, streams, and notifications: What are you making space for—and what might you be missing? This message offers time to pause, reflect, and consider what’s quietly shaping the direction of your life—and to step back and realign your habits with what truly matters.
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