The Knox Pod http://knox.org/ Knox Presbyterian Church ahayden@knox.org Knox Presbyterian Church The Knox Pod is a podcast dedicated to all things Knox Presbyterian Church. Here you will find sermons, random thoughts on faith and life, and more. Do you have something you'd like to talk about? Let us know! The Knox Pod is a podcast dedicated to all things Knox Presbyterian Church. Here you will find sermons, random thoughts on faith and life, and more. Do you have something you'd like to talk about? Let us know! en © 2026 Knox Presbyterian Church no A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Amy Snow and MaryAnn McKibben Dana <p>This is a conversation that Rev. Dr. Amy Snow had with MaryAnn McKibben Dana about Sabbath and her book "Sabbath in the Suburbs: A Family's Experiment with Holy Time"</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to the conversation and let us know what you think!</p> <p>This is a conversation that Rev. Dr. Amy Snow had with MaryAnn McKibben Dana about Sabbath and her book "Sabbath in the Suburbs: A Family's Experiment with Holy Time"</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to the conversation and let us know what you think!</p> This is a conversation that Rev. Dr. Amy Snow had with MaryAnn McKibben Dana about Sabbath and her book "Sabbath in the Suburbs: A Family's Experiment with Holy Time"


Listen to the conversation and let us know what you think!

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2137 1 7394194d3df5f77f00b74484a547660a no Rev. Adam Fronczek shares about Sabbath Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 133 2 5cc82229501fe6da31b21174cb73ed5e no Generations Deep Part 5 <p>If you heard Generations Deep Part 4, you heard about what we can do when we feel overwhelmed. In this sermon, we explore the moments in life when we think we finally have it figured out, and then life throws us a curveball. Where is God in those moments? How do we rely on God when things don’t go according to plan? Take a listen and let’s explore together.</p> <p>If you heard Generations Deep Part 4, you heard about what we can do when we feel overwhelmed. In this sermon, we explore the moments in life when we think we finally have it figured out, and then life throws us a curveball. Where is God in those moments? How do we rely on God when things don’t go according to plan? Take a listen and let’s explore together.</p> If you heard Generations Deep Part 4, you heard about what we can do when we feel overwhelmed. In this sermon, we explore the moments in life when we think we finally have it figured out, and then life throws us a curveball. Where is God in those moments? How do we rely on God when things don’t go according to plan? Take a listen and let’s explore together.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1097 3 0722d1a53b53045a48207bba7fbfb41e no Generations Deep Part 4 Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>There are seasons in our lives when we don't think we can handle life. Everything feels so overwhelming. From feelings of guilt to worrying about kids or taking care of aging parents and more, we all face burdens in our lives. How can we find rest in God? How can we turn over what we can't control into God's hands? How can we navigate the most challenging seasons we face? Let's explore that together! Please consider reading through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20127%3A1-2&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Psalm 127:1-2</a>, <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2040%3A28-31&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Isaiah 40:28-31</a>, and <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206%3A25-34&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Matthew 6:25-34</a> and plan to join us!</p> <p>There are seasons in our lives when we don't think we can handle life. Everything feels so overwhelming. From feelings of guilt to worrying about kids or taking care of aging parents and more, we all face burdens in our lives. How can we find rest in God? How can we turn over what we can't control into God's hands? How can we navigate the most challenging seasons we face? Let's explore that together! Please consider reading through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20127%3A1-2&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Psalm 127:1-2</a>, <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2040%3A28-31&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Isaiah 40:28-31</a>, and <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206%3A25-34&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Matthew 6:25-34</a> and plan to join us!</p> There are seasons in our lives when we don't think we can handle life. Everything feels so overwhelming. From feelings of guilt to worrying about kids or taking care of aging parents and more, we all face burdens in our lives. How can we find rest in God? How can we turn over what we can't control into God's hands? How can we navigate the most challenging seasons we face? Let's explore that together! Please consider reading through Psalm 127:1-2, Isaiah 40:28-31, and Matthew 6:25-34 and plan to join us!

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1562 4 038d4433008d95bff714de7d37aa301f no Commitment Across a Lifetime Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>Building on the Generations Deep theme, Pastor Adam celebrates something that makes Knox special: a community of faith made up of every age, from toddlers to lifelong members! While some churches might cater to one generation, Knox is a place where generations worship, serve, and grow together. Will you come be a part of it?</p> <p>Building on the Generations Deep theme, Pastor Adam celebrates something that makes Knox special: a community of faith made up of every age, from toddlers to lifelong members! While some churches might cater to one generation, Knox is a place where generations worship, serve, and grow together. Will you come be a part of it?</p> Building on the Generations Deep theme, Pastor Adam celebrates something that makes Knox special: a community of faith made up of every age, from toddlers to lifelong members! While some churches might cater to one generation, Knox is a place where generations worship, serve, and grow together. Will you come be a part of it?

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1143 5 acdf07913b8607c243f2e69522d298b2 no 5 Hard Truths Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>We are going deeper into the Generations Deep Series looking at five really hard truths. By starting at a young age and exploring these truths throughout our lives, we learn that these truths are not answered neatly when we turn a certain age, but they live with us. Let's wrestle with these hard truths together!</p> <p>We are going deeper into the Generations Deep Series looking at five really hard truths. By starting at a young age and exploring these truths throughout our lives, we learn that these truths are not answered neatly when we turn a certain age, but they live with us. Let's wrestle with these hard truths together!</p> We are going deeper into the Generations Deep Series looking at five really hard truths. By starting at a young age and exploring these truths throughout our lives, we learn that these truths are not answered neatly when we turn a certain age, but they live with us. Let's wrestle with these hard truths together!

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1641 6 0d164d3ebb1dd73cbe9dcf8a611e55ee no Generations Deep Pt. 1: Belonging to God Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>In this sermon Pastor Adam kicks off a series exploring what it means to belong to God. How do we teach the stories of the Bible so that our young people grow up seeing themselves in the stories? How do we all claim the stories as our own? Give it a listen and let us know what you think!</p> <p>In this sermon Pastor Adam kicks off a series exploring what it means to belong to God. How do we teach the stories of the Bible so that our young people grow up seeing themselves in the stories? How do we all claim the stories as our own? Give it a listen and let us know what you think!</p> In this sermon Pastor Adam kicks off a series exploring what it means to belong to God. How do we teach the stories of the Bible so that our young people grow up seeing themselves in the stories? How do we all claim the stories as our own? Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1210 7 7ef25eb1528619bb485eb17271a1763a no What is Salvation? Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>Last week we delved into the topic of Sin and why it's important for us to talk about. This week we turn our attention to the idea of salvation. Why is this important to talk about? What are we being “saved” from? And What does it mean to say Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior? Check it out! </p> <p>Last week we delved into the topic of Sin and why it's important for us to talk about. This week we turn our attention to the idea of salvation. Why is this important to talk about? What are we being “saved” from? And What does it mean to say Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior? Check it out! </p> Last week we delved into the topic of Sin and why it's important for us to talk about. This week we turn our attention to the idea of salvation. Why is this important to talk about? What are we being “saved” from? And What does it mean to say Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior? Check it out!

]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1216 8 0b22558382338c7cd105c755a47f1c67 no Why Talk About Sin? Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>Have you ever wondered why the church has to talk about sin? What does salvation actually mean? These are words that often carry a lot of weight. For some of us, they can carry a lot of baggage too. At Knox, we're not raising these topics to scare anyone. We're not talking about hellfire and brimstone! We definitely aren’t waving any fingers. In fact the opposite. We are opening our hands with an invitation.</p><p><br></p><p>We invite you to explore if these words matter to us today and how. The pursuit of heaven and sin have shaped how humanity understands the world for centuries. We will continue the exploration together. This two-week series is an open, honest conversation, asking together what these ancient words might mean for our real, everyday lives today.</p><p><br></p><p>You're invited. Come curious.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode explores "Sin" while the next one will explore "Salvation." </p> <p>Have you ever wondered why the church has to talk about sin? What does salvation actually mean? These are words that often carry a lot of weight. For some of us, they can carry a lot of baggage too. At Knox, we're not raising these topics to scare anyone. We're not talking about hellfire and brimstone! We definitely aren’t waving any fingers. In fact the opposite. We are opening our hands with an invitation.</p><p><br></p><p>We invite you to explore if these words matter to us today and how. The pursuit of heaven and sin have shaped how humanity understands the world for centuries. We will continue the exploration together. This two-week series is an open, honest conversation, asking together what these ancient words might mean for our real, everyday lives today.</p><p><br></p><p>You're invited. Come curious.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode explores "Sin" while the next one will explore "Salvation." </p> Have you ever wondered why the church has to talk about sin? What does salvation actually mean? These are words that often carry a lot of weight. For some of us, they can carry a lot of baggage too. At Knox, we're not raising these topics to scare anyone. We're not talking about hellfire and brimstone! We definitely aren’t waving any fingers. In fact the opposite. We are opening our hands with an invitation.


We invite you to explore if these words matter to us today and how. The pursuit of heaven and sin have shaped how humanity understands the world for centuries. We will continue the exploration together. This two-week series is an open, honest conversation, asking together what these ancient words might mean for our real, everyday lives today.


You're invited. Come curious.


This episode explores "Sin" while the next one will explore "Salvation."

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1339 9 42def2c17e78a53809cbbb6c25579402 no Cultivating Joy Rev. Dr. Amy Snow <p>Rev. Dr. Amy Snow, our Interim Associate Pastor, preaches final sermon as she ponders what is next in her life and at Knox. How we cultivate the capacity for joy in the midst of our broken world and longing lives. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!</p> <p>Rev. Dr. Amy Snow, our Interim Associate Pastor, preaches final sermon as she ponders what is next in her life and at Knox. How we cultivate the capacity for joy in the midst of our broken world and longing lives. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!</p> Rev. Dr. Amy Snow, our Interim Associate Pastor, preaches final sermon as she ponders what is next in her life and at Knox. How we cultivate the capacity for joy in the midst of our broken world and longing lives. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1365 10 b2695a3029d62c57affd9b6e993a5585 no Hold to the Good Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>Sometimes we think that "it" will never happen to us. But as much as we might try, we cannot control everything. What we can control is what we sow. Will we sow peace? Will we do the hard work of turning swords into plowshares? Listen to Rev. Adam Fronczek and a surprise guest preacher as they explore how, together, we can make peace more possible and why we must stay committed to doing good.</p> <p>Sometimes we think that "it" will never happen to us. But as much as we might try, we cannot control everything. What we can control is what we sow. Will we sow peace? Will we do the hard work of turning swords into plowshares? Listen to Rev. Adam Fronczek and a surprise guest preacher as they explore how, together, we can make peace more possible and why we must stay committed to doing good.</p> Sometimes we think that "it" will never happen to us. But as much as we might try, we cannot control everything. What we can control is what we sow. Will we sow peace? Will we do the hard work of turning swords into plowshares? Listen to Rev. Adam Fronczek and a surprise guest preacher as they explore how, together, we can make peace more possible and why we must stay committed to doing good.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1666 11 6f6e405508ccaa6ce7419de35eedb8f7 no Why Religion Matters Rev. Adam Fronczek Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1278 12 d6696447d201608f7e43ba50eeca10c0 no Sabbath: The Bridge Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>To rest is to refuse the world’s enticement of endless production. Sabbath sits at the heart of the Ten Commandments as a bridge. It connects our love for God to our love for neighbor. In a world that never stops, choosing to rest is resistance and might just be the most countercultural thing we do this week. Listen to Adam explore this concept now. </p> <p>To rest is to refuse the world’s enticement of endless production. Sabbath sits at the heart of the Ten Commandments as a bridge. It connects our love for God to our love for neighbor. In a world that never stops, choosing to rest is resistance and might just be the most countercultural thing we do this week. Listen to Adam explore this concept now. </p> To rest is to refuse the world’s enticement of endless production. Sabbath sits at the heart of the Ten Commandments as a bridge. It connects our love for God to our love for neighbor. In a world that never stops, choosing to rest is resistance and might just be the most countercultural thing we do this week. Listen to Adam explore this concept now.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1206 13 596cb2e399771da6eddc894fdc6ffdca no Sabbath Interrupted Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>What happens when Sabbath rest gets interrupted by something really important? In this sermon, we close our Sabbath series with the Parable of the Good Samaritan and discover that true rest isn't just about slowing down. It's about being present enough to actually see the people around us. Check it out as we explore what it looks like to love God, love neighbor, and still make space for both. Please read through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010%3A25-37&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Luke 10:25-37</a> and join us!</p> <p>What happens when Sabbath rest gets interrupted by something really important? In this sermon, we close our Sabbath series with the Parable of the Good Samaritan and discover that true rest isn't just about slowing down. It's about being present enough to actually see the people around us. Check it out as we explore what it looks like to love God, love neighbor, and still make space for both. Please read through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010%3A25-37&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Luke 10:25-37</a> and join us!</p> What happens when Sabbath rest gets interrupted by something really important? In this sermon, we close our Sabbath series with the Parable of the Good Samaritan and discover that true rest isn't just about slowing down. It's about being present enough to actually see the people around us. Check it out as we explore what it looks like to love God, love neighbor, and still make space for both. Please read through Luke 10:25-37 and join us!

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1328 14 5107532eae6c1e2e2a2e2068b3708a7f no The Parable of Boo and Scout Rev. Dr. Amy Snow <p>In this sermon Rev. Dr. Amy Snow explores walking with God through the lens of fear, curiosity and wonder. Please read through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%202%3A%20%203-15&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Philippians 2: 3-15</a> and check it out!</p> <p>In this sermon Rev. Dr. Amy Snow explores walking with God through the lens of fear, curiosity and wonder. Please read through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%202%3A%20%203-15&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Philippians 2: 3-15</a> and check it out!</p> In this sermon Rev. Dr. Amy Snow explores walking with God through the lens of fear, curiosity and wonder. Please read through Philippians 2: 3-15 and check it out!

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1192 15 9409c313f7c597094d592a89ef29f38f no The Parable of Miss Maudie Rev. Dr. Amy Snow <p>In this sermon Rev. Dr. Amy Snow explores what it means to be a Christian as she observes Miss. Maudie and her interactions with the children and citizens of Maycomb. Please read through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025%3A%2031-46&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Matthew 25: 31-46</a> and check it out!</p> <p>In this sermon Rev. Dr. Amy Snow explores what it means to be a Christian as she observes Miss. Maudie and her interactions with the children and citizens of Maycomb. Please read through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025%3A%2031-46&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Matthew 25: 31-46</a> and check it out!</p> In this sermon Rev. Dr. Amy Snow explores what it means to be a Christian as she observes Miss. Maudie and her interactions with the children and citizens of Maycomb. Please read through Matthew 25: 31-46 and check it out!

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1231 16 7d7fde4e8f8601fe2f5e872a44f30ad9 no The Parable of Atticus in the Courthouse Rev. Dr. Amy Snow <p>Did you know parables are everywhere, not just in scripture? A parable is a short, simple story that has a moral or spiritual lesson. A great example of a parable in popular literature can be found in a courtroom scene from Harper Lee's classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Tune in as Rev. Dr. Amy Snow digs into the "Parable of Atticus in the Court."</p> <p>Did you know parables are everywhere, not just in scripture? A parable is a short, simple story that has a moral or spiritual lesson. A great example of a parable in popular literature can be found in a courtroom scene from Harper Lee's classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Tune in as Rev. Dr. Amy Snow digs into the "Parable of Atticus in the Court."</p> Did you know parables are everywhere, not just in scripture? A parable is a short, simple story that has a moral or spiritual lesson. A great example of a parable in popular literature can be found in a courtroom scene from Harper Lee's classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Tune in as Rev. Dr. Amy Snow digs into the "Parable of Atticus in the Court."

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1641 17 ce4ee9146bb532dae42930c1b7694bba no Created for Freedom Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>Rules and guides can sometimes feel restrictive. However, freedom requires wise counsel. We need some sort of roadmap to help us find our way to the kind of Freedom that benefits everyone, not just ourselves. Sabbath can help us find that way. Read through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2058%3A6-14&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Isaiah 58:6-14</a> and check out what Adam has to say about it!</p> <p>Rules and guides can sometimes feel restrictive. However, freedom requires wise counsel. We need some sort of roadmap to help us find our way to the kind of Freedom that benefits everyone, not just ourselves. Sabbath can help us find that way. Read through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2058%3A6-14&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Isaiah 58:6-14</a> and check out what Adam has to say about it!</p> Rules and guides can sometimes feel restrictive. However, freedom requires wise counsel. We need some sort of roadmap to help us find our way to the kind of Freedom that benefits everyone, not just ourselves. Sabbath can help us find that way. Read through Isaiah 58:6-14 and check out what Adam has to say about it!

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1242 18 8a9707dee61f23d9d9486790d883bef8 no Sabbath from Too Much Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>When profit becomes all-consuming, even rest gets sacrificed. In this sermon, Adam explores Amos's critique of endless greed as he rediscovers God's call to Sabbath and God's promise of restoration and justice for all. Please read through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos%208%3A4-6&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Amos 8:4-6</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos%209%3A13-15&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">9:13-15</a> and give it a listen.</p> <p>When profit becomes all-consuming, even rest gets sacrificed. In this sermon, Adam explores Amos's critique of endless greed as he rediscovers God's call to Sabbath and God's promise of restoration and justice for all. Please read through <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos%208%3A4-6&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Amos 8:4-6</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos%209%3A13-15&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">9:13-15</a> and give it a listen.</p> When profit becomes all-consuming, even rest gets sacrificed. In this sermon, Adam explores Amos's critique of endless greed as he rediscovers God's call to Sabbath and God's promise of restoration and justice for all. Please read through Amos 8:4-6; 9:13-15 and give it a listen.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1322 19 6833217555efd9917fe04d0cad87eb8b no Sabbath First Rev. Adam Fronczek <p>We often think about Sabbath as something we do after a long week of work. But is that true? Does God really want us to work for 6 days and then take a day off? Work, work, work and then take Sabbath on Sunday? Well, in this sermon Adam explores just that. Please read <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A26-2%3A3&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Genesis 1:26-2:3</a> and check it out as we explore Sabbath together.</p> <p>We often think about Sabbath as something we do after a long week of work. But is that true? Does God really want us to work for 6 days and then take a day off? Work, work, work and then take Sabbath on Sunday? Well, in this sermon Adam explores just that. Please read <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A26-2%3A3&version=NRSVUE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Genesis 1:26-2:3</a> and check it out as we explore Sabbath together.</p> We often think about Sabbath as something we do after a long week of work. But is that true? Does God really want us to work for 6 days and then take a day off? Work, work, work and then take Sabbath on Sunday? Well, in this sermon Adam explores just that. Please read Genesis 1:26-2:3 and check it out as we explore Sabbath together.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1167 20 f2f2fb05305aa0c416cbdcc98cb5219f no Process is not Perfection Rev. Dr. Amy Snow <p>What does Sabbath mean to you? In this sermon, Dr. Rev. Amy Snow shares her perspective on the 4th commandment and her struggles to observe the Sabbath through the lens of those returned from exile and called to rebuild Jerusalem. With the city’s devastation in front of them knowing their monumental task, what did Nehemiah and Ezra call the people to do and to remember? Listen and hear how this story, woven with a few of the pastor’s, can help us to reframe Sabbath as a life-giving gift of God.</p> <p>What does Sabbath mean to you? In this sermon, Dr. Rev. Amy Snow shares her perspective on the 4th commandment and her struggles to observe the Sabbath through the lens of those returned from exile and called to rebuild Jerusalem. With the city’s devastation in front of them knowing their monumental task, what did Nehemiah and Ezra call the people to do and to remember? Listen and hear how this story, woven with a few of the pastor’s, can help us to reframe Sabbath as a life-giving gift of God.</p> What does Sabbath mean to you? In this sermon, Dr. Rev. Amy Snow shares her perspective on the 4th commandment and her struggles to observe the Sabbath through the lens of those returned from exile and called to rebuild Jerusalem. With the city’s devastation in front of them knowing their monumental task, what did Nehemiah and Ezra call the people to do and to remember? Listen and hear how this story, woven with a few of the pastor’s, can help us to reframe Sabbath as a life-giving gift of God.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1265 21 b0e5a05b907e180a7d0d05c52f298f7f no