Greg Spencer's WayStations Podcast Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:04:19 -0400 http://www.waystationsministries.org en-us © 2026 © 2021 Greg Spencer's WayStations Podcast yes 77661b9a-8113-5657-8ae6-7ce344e80cbb Pastor Greg Spencer episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality, Pastor Greg Spencer https://storage.buzzsprout.com/lktpnz13jun5vnhody1ce8t8z6dc?.jpg Greg Spencer's WayStations Podcast http://www.waystationsministries.org WSM Ep. 28 WSM Ep. 28 Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-11087119 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1124 full false WSM Ep. 27 WSM Ep. 27 Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-11087096 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1192 1 27 full false WSM EP. 26 "We Do Know Better" WSM EP. 26 "We Do Know Better" Too many of the "Gibb's Slap" moments of our lives happen without necessity.  Today's podcast is about the simple ways to avoid the non-productive mistakes.

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]]> Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-10298635 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0400 1276 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 26 full false WSM EP. 025 WSM EP. 025

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    • ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-10255624 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1191 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 25 full false     WSM EP. 024 WSM EP. 024 In our response to the love of God we join in that love, living by principles and values of that love; staying on the path that leads to eternal growth in peace, love and joy.

    ]]>     In our response to the love of God we join in that love, living by principles and values of that love; staying on the path that leads to eternal growth in peace, love and joy.

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-10168853 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1270 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 24 full false     WSM EP. 022 "Where is God’s Love? Everywhere!" WSM EP. 022 "Where is God’s Love? Everywhere!" In the midst of disease that does not go away, politics that polarize, selfishness that breeds anger and conflict, threats of war, and of course, bad weather, some might be tempted to doubt the existence or love of God.

    But even that does not stop the grace or blessings from coming. 

    It may help to change the way we see and recognize God with us and love for us.

    ]]>     In the midst of disease that does not go away, politics that polarize, selfishness that breeds anger and conflict, threats of war, and of course, bad weather, some might be tempted to doubt the existence or love of God.

    But even that does not stop the grace or blessings from coming. 

    It may help to change the way we see and recognize God with us and love for us.

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-10168343 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1505 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 22 full false     WSM EP. 023 "God Cares for Me? All Ways, Always! WSM EP. 023 "God Cares for Me? All Ways, Always! Though it may be hard to see sometimes, God cares and is intentionally involved with each of our lives, blessing and leading us to right, good, peace, and joy. 

    ]]>     Though it may be hard to see sometimes, God cares and is intentionally involved with each of our lives, blessing and leading us to right, good, peace, and joy. 

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-10162878 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:00:00 -0500 1250 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 23 full false     WSM ep 021 "Blessed are the Curious" WSM ep 021 "Blessed are the Curious" Blessed are the curious, for they shall seek, and they shall find. When we want to know, we will devote, commit, and pursue, until we are satisfied. (Usually, we get more than we ask for)

    If we do it for the right things and in the right ways, we may receive more joy, peace, confidence, meaning and well-being that lasts way beyond our lifetimes, and blesses more lives than we know.

    To live like this is to be one that is wise

    ]]>     Blessed are the curious, for they shall seek, and they shall find. When we want to know, we will devote, commit, and pursue, until we are satisfied. (Usually, we get more than we ask for)

    If we do it for the right things and in the right ways, we may receive more joy, peace, confidence, meaning and well-being that lasts way beyond our lifetimes, and blesses more lives than we know.

    To live like this is to be one that is wise

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9868713 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1259 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 21 full false     WSM 020 Christmas Podcast - "Not what we expect" WSM 020 Christmas Podcast - "Not what we expect" Some discount the story of the birth of Jesus as something cute, or quaint from long ago. Some see it as myth or folk tale. But if it is the true story of God, then is it not about the past, as much as it is about who God is, How God comes, and the difference it makes.

    ]]>     Some discount the story of the birth of Jesus as something cute, or quaint from long ago. Some see it as myth or folk tale. But if it is the true story of God, then is it not about the past, as much as it is about who God is, How God comes, and the difference it makes.

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9774756 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1104 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 20 full false     WSM 019 "Setting Ourselves Free" WSM 019 "Setting Ourselves Free" How many of us are trapped in the negative about persons, things past, or problems present?

    How many of us want to be?  As opposed to how many want to be free?

    Here is a way for you and me.

    ]]>     How many of us are trapped in the negative about persons, things past, or problems present?

    How many of us want to be?  As opposed to how many want to be free?

    Here is a way for you and me.

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9726242 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1091 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 19 full false     WSM Ep. 018 Listen WSM Ep. 018 Listen We are pretty swift, and pretty good, determining our own position on things. Whatever we choose to let guide us, we follow, feel pretty good about it and are ready to defend it.

    But what about the “other guy”, the one who is different from us or takes a different side? Don’t they do the same things too?

    And when they do, if it is not in line with us, isn’t conflict the inevitable result?

    Maybe it does not have to be that way!

    ]]>     We are pretty swift, and pretty good, determining our own position on things. Whatever we choose to let guide us, we follow, feel pretty good about it and are ready to defend it.

    But what about the “other guy”, the one who is different from us or takes a different side? Don’t they do the same things too?

    And when they do, if it is not in line with us, isn’t conflict the inevitable result?

    Maybe it does not have to be that way!

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9719710 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1144 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 18 full false     WSM 017 Colossians 1: 9 – 10 WSM 017 Colossians 1: 9 – 10 Is anyone else sick and tired of being sick and tired?

    In this week’s podcast, Greg suggests we are all affected by the worldwide pandemic, in spiritual ways, just as much as physical and emotional ways.

    Perhaps if we can resolve the spiritual illness we may be able to improve and even enjoy our journey to wholeness and wellness.

    ]]>     Is anyone else sick and tired of being sick and tired?

    In this week’s podcast, Greg suggests we are all affected by the worldwide pandemic, in spiritual ways, just as much as physical and emotional ways.

    Perhaps if we can resolve the spiritual illness we may be able to improve and even enjoy our journey to wholeness and wellness.

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9477916 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1271 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 17 full false     WSM 016 How You Doin’? WSM 016 How You Doin’? How are you feeling? It seems like the whole world is afflicted with the coronavirus! Many of us are not showing physical symptoms, shortness of breath, loss of smell etc. But we are showing symptoms of a worldwide disease, lethargy, apathy, anger, frustration, sadness, anxiety, and fear. We do not want to live like this for another year!

    Here is a way for at least some of us, to break free of the disease, and show the way, toward peace and well-being.

    ]]>     How are you feeling? It seems like the whole world is afflicted with the coronavirus! Many of us are not showing physical symptoms, shortness of breath, loss of smell etc. But we are showing symptoms of a worldwide disease, lethargy, apathy, anger, frustration, sadness, anxiety, and fear. We do not want to live like this for another year!

    Here is a way for at least some of us, to break free of the disease, and show the way, toward peace and well-being.

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9357870 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1211 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 16 full false     WSM 015 The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength WSM 015 The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength Today, too many, spend too much time and energy on the wrong things. It tends not to help, but rather increase fear and dismay. 

    Maybe there is another way. This episode is about making the most of our freedom, of mind, heart and spirit, and finding joy in the middle of the mess.

    ]]>     Today, too many, spend too much time and energy on the wrong things. It tends not to help, but rather increase fear and dismay. 

    Maybe there is another way. This episode is about making the most of our freedom, of mind, heart and spirit, and finding joy in the middle of the mess.

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9318462 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0400 1121 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 15 full false     Ep. 014 Oh No, Not Again! Ep. 014 Oh No, Not Again! We tend to live by routines and habits. This is not in itself bad. We like familiarity. But what happens when we become trapped in our patterns thoughts and ways? Sometimes we forget our freedom and allow the wrong things to influence, even rule our thoughts words, and actions.

    We might do better to realize when we are slipping back to ways that were less effective, and not give power to that which limits or harms. We may be able to adapt and enjoy our lives more by celebrating and maintaining our own freedom and responsibility. 

    ]]>     We tend to live by routines and habits. This is not in itself bad. We like familiarity. But what happens when we become trapped in our patterns thoughts and ways? Sometimes we forget our freedom and allow the wrong things to influence, even rule our thoughts words, and actions.

    We might do better to realize when we are slipping back to ways that were less effective, and not give power to that which limits or harms. We may be able to adapt and enjoy our lives more by celebrating and maintaining our own freedom and responsibility. 

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9275014 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1407 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 14 full false     Ep. 013 After 9/11 Ep. 013 After 9/11 In the remembrance of the events of 9/11 the nation re-unites in grief and memorial. Part of the conversation, was lamenting the loss of national unity. Maybe we do not have to live in that grief. Perhaps we can recover, restore and rebuild and renew.


    ]]>     In the remembrance of the events of 9/11 the nation re-unites in grief and memorial. Part of the conversation, was lamenting the loss of national unity. Maybe we do not have to live in that grief. Perhaps we can recover, restore and rebuild and renew.


    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9274979 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1221 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 13 full false     Ep. 012 From The Inside Out Ep. 012 From The Inside Out How much hard do we do? How much have we done so often we do not even notice anymore? How much do we take for granted of ourselves, others, and God?

    No wonder we feel lost, alone, and miserable. 

    It does not have to be that way!

    Maybe if we took control and renewed ourselves from the inside out, we may find better for our living and being, good that lasts.

    ]]>     How much hard do we do? How much have we done so often we do not even notice anymore? How much do we take for granted of ourselves, others, and God?

    No wonder we feel lost, alone, and miserable. 

    It does not have to be that way!

    Maybe if we took control and renewed ourselves from the inside out, we may find better for our living and being, good that lasts.

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9274586 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1178 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 12 full false     Ep. 011 "The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength" Ep. 011 "The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength" It is easy to complain and feel miserable, but it is not necessary. 

    It is easy to surrender to emotion, or what seems to overwhelm or overpower, but to give power to the negative, accomplishes no good. 

    It is easy to try to escape, but the cost and consequences, though not apparent at the beginning are far worse, long reaching, and longer lasting.

    Today’s episode reveals that we have more freedom and power than we realize. With just a little attention, we can see the good, all around, not screaming for attention, but gently offering and inviting. In spite of the bad, there is good. And focus upon that, enjoying that, being grateful for that, brings us to joy.

    And when we share that joy, we help others to enter that joy as well.

    Indeed, “The Joy of the Lord is our strength”!

    ]]>     It is easy to complain and feel miserable, but it is not necessary. 

    It is easy to surrender to emotion, or what seems to overwhelm or overpower, but to give power to the negative, accomplishes no good. 

    It is easy to try to escape, but the cost and consequences, though not apparent at the beginning are far worse, long reaching, and longer lasting.

    Today’s episode reveals that we have more freedom and power than we realize. With just a little attention, we can see the good, all around, not screaming for attention, but gently offering and inviting. In spite of the bad, there is good. And focus upon that, enjoying that, being grateful for that, brings us to joy.

    And when we share that joy, we help others to enter that joy as well.

    Indeed, “The Joy of the Lord is our strength”!

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9117077 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1221 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 11 full false     Ep. 010 Greg Spencer's WayStation Podcast Ep. 010 Greg Spencer's WayStation Podcast We do not realize enough the power of our spirits and our words. Too often we trip over our tongues, and we never learned how to cram the crud back down our throats.

    Too often we have had to do too much, for too long, to make up for the impulse, the passion of the moment, thoughtlessness, and slips of our lips, or the pounding of our fists. 

    But maybe it doesn't always have to be that way...

    ]]>     We do not realize enough the power of our spirits and our words. Too often we trip over our tongues, and we never learned how to cram the crud back down our throats.

    Too often we have had to do too much, for too long, to make up for the impulse, the passion of the moment, thoughtlessness, and slips of our lips, or the pounding of our fists. 

    But maybe it doesn't always have to be that way...

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9091796 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1065 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 10 full false     Ep. 009 Breaking Free Ep. 009 Breaking Free It’s about breaking free from simple mistakes, and taking steps to improve our responses and other’s reactions in times of stress or surprise.

    Proverbs 3:1-8 and John Wesley’s simple rules, we can break free of limitations and learn how to respond to life with wisdom.

    ]]>     It’s about breaking free from simple mistakes, and taking steps to improve our responses and other’s reactions in times of stress or surprise.

    Proverbs 3:1-8 and John Wesley’s simple rules, we can break free of limitations and learn how to respond to life with wisdom.

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9043106 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1114 1 9 full false     Ep. 008 A Way Across The River Ep. 008 A Way Across The River A way across the river - Practical, applicable, spiritual sense, for making our way through turbulent times.

    ]]>     A way across the river - Practical, applicable, spiritual sense, for making our way through turbulent times.

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9007098 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1299 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Stations, Way Stations Ministries, Spirituality 1 8 full false     Ep. 007 Greg Spencer's Waystations Ministries Podcast Ep. 007 Greg Spencer's Waystations Ministries Podcast Practical, applicable, spiritual sense, for making our way through turbulent times

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    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-9007071 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1528 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Station, Way Station Ministries, Spirituality 1 7 full false     Ep. 006 A Better Way Though it Ep. 006 A Better Way Though it A Better Way Through It

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    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-8969814 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1467 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Station, Way Station Ministries, Spirituality 1 6 full false     Ep. 005 Domino Theory of Grace Ep. 005 Domino Theory of Grace Domino Theory of Grace

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    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-8969717 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1626 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Station, Way Station Ministries, Spirituality 1 5 full false     Ep. 004 The Garbage Collector Theory Ep. 004 The Garbage Collector Theory The Garbage Collector Theory

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    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-8969641 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1196 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Station, Way Station Ministries, Spirituality 1 4 full false     Ep. 003 The Matador Theory Ep. 003 The Matador Theory Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-8969566 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1002 1 3 full false Ep. 002 Greg Spencer's Waystations Ministries Podcast Ep. 002 Greg Spencer's Waystations Ministries Podcast Practical, applicable, spiritual sense, for making our way through turbulent times

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    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-8938523 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 753 Greg Spencer, Pastor Greg Spencer, WayStations, WayStations Ministries, Way Station, Way Station Ministries, Spirituality 1 2 full false     Ep. 001 An introduction To Greg Spencer's WayStations Ep. 001 An introduction To Greg Spencer's WayStations An introduction to Greg Spencer's WayStations.

     Practical, applicable, spiritual sense, for making our way through turbulent times

    ]]>     An introduction to Greg Spencer's WayStations.

     Practical, applicable, spiritual sense, for making our way through turbulent times

    ]]>     Pastor Greg Spencer Buzzsprout-8938170 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400 837 1 1 full false