The season of Epiphany begins at Jesus' baptism with a heavenly announcement, “You are my son, the beloved.” The season ends with an announcement from the cloud, “This is my son, the Chosen. Listen to him.” Epiphany is about the multi-faceted revelation of Jesus' identity. “Who is Jesus?” is the prime question we must sort out before we can follow …

God's sovereign expansion of the Gospel is not hindered by kings, public sentiment, or even violence. This passage teaches us some lessons about pride, persecution, and prayer. https://www.ankenyfree.churchAutor: Ankeny Free Church

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Minister Emily Beltrame from March 2, 2025Autor: Emily Beltrame - Hope Ankeny Minister

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys’ substate basketball tournaments with coach Brandt Carlson of Ankeny and senior Sean Tunks and coach Bob Fontana of Ankeny Centennial.…

If you are or know someone preparing for their first job in education, you can't afford to miss this podcast! Kevin Biggs - Principal, Southview Middle School, Kristin Barber - Principal, Northeast Elementary School, and Justin Mohr - Asst. Director Human Resources are Ankeny Schools administrators actively involved in the hiring process and sharin…

God miraculously forms His church using ordinary ingredients. And the people started calling the believers - Christians https://www.ankenyfree.churchAutor: Ankeny Free Church

Jesus says hard things a lot. Perhaps no words uttered by the Lord are more difficult than “Love your enemies.” His call to forgive those who harm us and bless those who curse us are not mainstream. No Liam Neeson movie would garner an audience if he went around forgiving. No, we like revenge and retribution. We like to hold on to grudges. The ques…

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from February 23, 2025Autor: Nick Brannen - Hope Ankeny Pastor

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews the boys’ state wrestling tournament with coaches Jack Wignall of Ankeny and Jay Groth of Ankeny Centennial.Autor: Ankeny Fanatic

📖 Who gets to tell you who you can eat with? The Lord does. This week we will look at opposition to the Gospel from religious people. Listen now! Acts: to the ends of the earth "Table Fellowship" | Acts 11:1-18 with Pastor Todd Hessel https://www.ankenyfree.churchAutor: Ankeny Free Church

Have you ever felt invisible—like you could walk through a crowd and no one would notice? We all long to be seen, to know that we matter. But what if the one who sees us best is the one we least expect? Jeremiah 17:5-10 | 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 | Luke 6:17-26Autor: Pastor Travis Segar

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from February 16, 2025Autor: Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews the boys’ state swim meet with Ankeny junior Bryer Pearson, recaps the girls’ state wrestling tournament with Class 2A 125-pound state champion Elyse Engebretson, and previews the district …

Holy Trinity welcomes Bishop Amy Current of the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the ELCA as our preacher. She shares a story of grace where the big story is not about the fish.Autor: Bishop Amy Current

The Gospel going to everyone is no small thing. But it is a key thing. Listen now to this message from our series in the book of Acts - With Pastor Todd Hessel // Acts 10:1-48 https://www.ankenyfree.churchAutor: Ankeny Free Church

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from February 9, 2025Autor: Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny football standout Quincy Griffith about his new job as an assistant coach under new Drake head coach Joe Woodley, and he also talks with two members of the Bulldogs’ recruit…

The Lord is not simply at work in a few but in many people. No small parts exist in the drama of Christ's unfolding Gospel expansion. https://www.ankenyfree.churchAutor: Ankeny Free Church

The doctor tells me I have cancer. That can make one stop and think. To walk the path ahead, I find myself thinking about what kind of God I need. A god who planned my cancer? Maybe one who will supply a miracle when all hope is lost? No, I am convinced that the God I need is the one who created a world where radiation and radiologists, scalpels an…

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from February 2, 2025Autor: Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

"... And now for something completely different." It's been SAId is a podcast produced by the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI). We're republishing their episode with Ankeny's Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Darin Haack. He shares his experience with SAI's Individualized Leadership Coaching program. Tune in to hear how Ankeny Schools is leading by …

Jesus said that he would show Saul how much he must suffer for His name. Now we see what that looks like for him and what that can look like for us. Listen now! https://www.ankenyfree.churchAutor: Ankeny Free Church

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews coach Dustin Roland, senior Haylee McGrew and sophomore Hayden Bratland of the Ankeny girls’ wrestling team about the upcoming regional and state tournaments.…

Washington and Wall Street, magnates and millionaires all have agendas for the shaping of the world in their own image. The changes and fads come and go and most often create chaos. Jesus announced his agenda in his home synagogue. He came to give good news to the poor, release the captives, give sight to the blind, lift up the oppressed and set th…

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from January 26, 2025Autor: Nick Brannen - Hope Ankeny Pastor

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews seniors Brock Peterson and Finn Stukerjurgen of the Ankeny boys’ swimming team about the Hawks’ prospects heading into the championship portion of the season.…

Can our circumstances keep us from God? See how God sends Philip to give surprising insight to an unlikely convert. https://www.ankenyfree.churchAutor: Ankeny Free Church

Jesus can completely change your life. Which way are you heading? Watch or listen now to this week's message from the book of Acts. "This is the Way". https://www.ankenyfree.churchAutor: Ankeny Free Church

When the world cries out for answers, what does it mean to tug on the sleeve of Jesus? From empty wine jars to the cries of grief, moments of scarcity meet unexpected abundance. What happens when we plead, 'Do something about it? Isaiah 62:1-5 | 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 | John 2:1-11Autor: Pastor Travis Segar

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from January 19, 2025Autor: Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball coach Scott DeJong and senior guard Mya Crawford about the Jaguars’ 8-4 start and looks ahead to the rest of the season.…

Tune in to hear host, Ken Morris, Jr., Ankeny Schools' Chief Diversity Officer with guests Abby Canfield - Southeast Elementary Social Worker, Kelsey Leaper - Prairie Trail Elementary Counselor, Micaela Tuttle - Assistant Principal at Southeast Elementary, as they explore the use of restorative practice as a way to build stronger connections, promo…

So, why does Jesus need to be baptized? If he is sinless, what forgiveness is needed? Why does the Son of God submit to John’s baptism when even John claims he is unworthy to “untie the thong” of Jesus’ sandals? These are questions that have vexed the Church for centuries. Luke’s unique way of dealing with these questions places John in prison and …

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from January 12, 2025Autor: Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

What does it mean to be great? In Acts 8:4-25, we see the greatness of the Gospel collide with worldly greatness. Acts: to the ends of the earth: Philip and the Magician Acts 8:4-25 with Pastor Todd Hessel. https://www.ankenyfree.churchAutor: Ankeny Free Church

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast, Rod Brannan of Shelter Insurance and Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm are joined once again by sports fan extraordinaire Tony Rhoads to break down the hottest topics in the world of sports.Autor: Ankeny Fanatic

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny boys’ basketball coach Brandt Carlson and junior guard Rio Aguirre about the Hawks’ 69-51 victory at Ankeny Centennial and the team’s 4-4 start to the season with an inexperienced roster.…

When we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, we tell the story of astronomers from the east who bring three gifts. Christmas pageants and hymns portray these visitors as three kings. There are however, only two kings in the story. The fake one named Herod sitting on a throne in Jerusalem and the real one, Jesus, lying in a manger in Bethlehem. Isaiah s…

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from January 5, 2025Autor: Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

There is a difference between simply knowing Christ, and truly abiding in Him. What does this difference look like? Are you abiding in Christ? Let's explore what Jesus says. Watch or listen now to this week's message from speaker Jonah Vos "True Connection: Abiding in Christ" (John 15:1-11) https://www.ankenyfree.church…

Dr. Pruitt is celebrating multilingualism and the journey of our Ankeny students breaking through language barriers and swinging doors to fluency wide open! Ankeny Teachers Lissa Fulkerson, Marcella Mallet, and Brooke Fry have a lot to say about their students and the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Program. Despite the added cultura…

As we step into the new year, Paul’s words to the Colossians remind us that the Christian life isn’t about striving to accomplish an impossible checklist. It’s about letting Christ—letting Christ’s peace, love, and word dwell in us and work through us. In a world focused on resolutions and self-improvement, Paul invites us to surrender, trust, and …

Incarnation – the divine becoming flesh - is a wildly radical notion. Most religious thought in human history has firmly fixed a chasm between heaven and earth, between divinity and humanity. Yet we proclaim that “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” What does this mean?Autor: Pastor Tim Olson

Calling the night of our Savior’s birth :silent” seems an historical stretch. After all there were noisy animals, singing angels, shepherds speaking, and a crying baby. There were also many voices in the world made it seem impossible that anything or anyone important could happen in Bethlehem. Our love of this carol seems to be rooted in not the fa…

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from December 29, 2024Autor: Nick Brannen - Hope Ankeny Pastor

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from December 24, 2024Autor: Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

Mary’s Magnificat isn’t a lullaby—it’s a revolution. The world is about to turn, and everything is changing. A humble girl sings of God’s justice, lifting the lowly and scattering the proud. This isn’t just ancient history—it’s the hope we hold onto today.Autor: Pastor Travis Segar

Christmas is about seeing the war and following Jesus as our way to peace. Watch or listen now to A Not-So-Silent Night (Zechariah’s Song) - The Benedictus - Luke 1:68-79 with Pastor Todd Hessel. https://www.ankenyfree.churchAutor: Ankeny Free Church

Our beautiful nativity scenes don't capture the shame that would have been surrounding Christ's birth. Yet Mary didn't see the shame, but the Lord who was turning the tables on the world. Listen now to this week's message "Mary's Song: The Magnificat" with Pastor Todd Hessel https://www.ankenyfree.church…

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America and Revive Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer standout Alanna Pennington, ex-Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country and track runner Jesslyn Gaumer, and Ankeny Fanatic photographer Evan Reiter.…