🎙 Grace Out Loud

Meet Pastor Mateus de Campos, Grace Chapel’s new Senior Pastor, and hear the story of his faith, ministry, family, and calling to lead Grace Chapel.In this episode of Grace Out Loud, Pastor Mateus shares about growing up in Brazil, coming to faith at a young age, leaving a career path in computers to pursue ministry, and how God eventually led his family to New England.He also talks about his approach to biblical preaching, his passion for discipleship, and what excites him most about the future of Grace Chapel and the opportunity to make an impact for the gospel throughout New England.In this episode:• Pastor Mateus’ faith journey and calling to ministry • His family and years of ministry around the world • His approach to preaching and Scripture • Why discipleship is so important to him • His vision for Grace Chapel’s next chapter Grace Out Loud is a podcast from Grace Chapel featuring conversations about faith, life, ministry, and the stories you don’t always hear on Sunday.Subscribe for more conversations from Grace Chapel.#GraceChapel #GraceOutLoud #MateusDeCampos #ChristianPodcast #Discipleship #Faith #ChristianLeadership

How do I pray? Does God hear me? And what happens when the answer isn’t what I hoped for?In Episode 11 of Grace Out Loud, we explore what it means to build an honest, everyday prayer life. From the Lord’s Prayer and the Psalms to unanswered prayers and seasons of waiting, this conversation offers encouragement for anyone learning to talk with God and trust him more deeply.We talk about:• Getting started with prayer without needing perfect words• Using the Lord’s Prayer as a foundation• Finding comfort and honesty in the Psalms• Growing closer to God while waiting for answers• Navigating closed doors and uncertainty about God’s direction• Making room for prayer in a busy dayWhether you’re new to prayer or looking to renew your routine, there’s a simple place to begin: show up honestly and spend time with God.What helps you make time for prayer? Share in the comments.

What does baptism mean—and do you need to be baptized to be saved?In Episode 10 of Grace Out Loud, Katie and Dom explore the biblical meaning of baptism, why Jesus chose to be baptized, and how baptism represents an outward expression of an inward faith.They also discuss:• How baptism began in the Bible• The relationship between baptism and salvation• How to prepare for baptism• Why sharing your testimony matters• Infant baptism and being baptized as an adult• Renewing your baptismal vows• Following Jesus after baptismWhether you are considering baptism, returning to your faith, or simply curious about what Christians believe, this conversation offers a thoughtful and approachable place to begin.Interested in learning more? Explore Alpha, connect with someone at Grace Chapel, or join an upcoming Explore Baptism class.Learn more about Grace Chapel: https://www.grace.org#Baptism #ChristianFaith #FollowingJesus #GraceChapel #GraceOutLoud

Our first episode of the Grace Out Loud podcast starts with a look at one of the most common words used to described our faith: "journey." What does the Christian journey of faith look like? 
Katie, our host, and Dom, a pastor, share openly, honestly, and conversationally about what it means to walk the journey of faith.

Feeling overwhelmed by the Bible? You're not alone. In Episode 9 of Grace Out Loud (Series 3: Connecting with God), we break down exactly how to approach Scripture without the stress or the "task-rabbit" guilt. Whether you're opening a Bible for the first time or looking to refresh your daily routine, we discuss practical tips for where to start, how to choose the right translation (NIV, ESV, NKJV), and why community is the secret to deeper understanding. Plus, we share our favorite summer vacation plans—from Maine to Bar Harbor—and give you the inside scoop on our Grace Chapel summer reading program (and how you could win tickets to a Red Sox game!). 👇 Let us know in the comments: What is your favorite summer activity? 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to stay connected with the Grace Chapel community! In This Episode:Where to Start: Why the Gospel of John and the Book of James are perfect for beginners. Translations Explained: The difference between word-for-word and thought-for-thought translations. Historical Context: How to build a bridge between the ancient text and your life today. Favorite Books: Why Jonah is a comedic masterpiece and Psalms is the ultimate comfort read. #HowToReadTheBible #BibleStudyForBeginners #GraceOutLoud #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #BibleTranslations #GraceChapel #BookOfJonah #BookOfPsalms #christiancommunity

Welcome back to Grace Out Loud, the podcast for honest conversations about faith that you don’t always hear on a Sunday morning.In Episode 8, Katie and Dom are joined by a very special guest—our Pastor Emeritus, Bryan Wilkerson! After stepping down from full-time ministry, Bryan shares his candid experience of visiting different churches as a regular attendee. He tackles the surprisingly common question: "Do we even want to go to church today?"If you've ever felt disconnected walking into a new church or wondered what makes a church community truly impactful, this episode provides incredible insight from a pastor who recently got to experience the "guest perspective" firsthand.