The Book of Revelation is known for many things, but what is not fully appreciated is the glimpse it offers us of heaven. This week, Phil and Jan talk about 5 "values" or "vibes" which Revelation attaches to heaven. So, what did John experience in his Revelation, and what can it tell us about what may be to come? Who will be there? What will be we be doing? What glimpses of it can we find today? Join us.
"In Defense of the Boring Bits" Next: Week 4 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-22-22
This week Pastor Tasha shares what Presbyterians and other Reformed Christians believe about hell. This includes rethinking some assumptions both Christians and non-Christians make about hell. This is the third episode of three-part series.
If anyone knows anything about Presbyterian theology, it is the term "predestination." But what does that really mean? Does it mean God controls all aspects of our lives? Does it matter what I do in my life? Is it even Biblical? In this episode Tasha and Phil tackle the tricky topic of predestination and make the case that you might want to reconsider this ancient but misunderstood Christian doctrine.
"Blended Family" Next: Week 3 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-15-22
Tasha and Jan discuss hell as we read about it in the New Testament. What hell does Jesus talk about? What is the devil's role? And what does sulphur have to do with anything? This and more are included in the conversation which is part two of three episodes on hell.
Ok, this may not sound like much fun, but it's really important! This week, Phil and Tasha talk about human sin and its ramifications for our faith. What does it mean to be created in God's Image? What is total depravity? Are things hopeless(No!)? Join us for this important episode of Presbyterian-Who!
"Don't Look Up" Next: Week 2 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-8-22
Pastor Tasha and member Jan Stech discuss what ancient Jews believed after heaven, hell, and the afterlife. Spoiler Alert: you mind be surprised.
Presbyterian theology dates back almost 500 years! Even if you are not a Presbyterian, you might be interested in some traditional Presbyterian ideas and how those relate to us today. In this new series, Phil and Tasha talk about some of the core beliefs of Presbyterians. This week they talk about God's Providence. To what degree is God acting in our lives and in the world? If something bad happens, is God punishing us? If something good happens, is God rewarding us? If you are curious about the...
"Wait Here" Next: Week 1 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-1-22
Have you ever noticed how scared everyone is? We are inundated with news, entertainment and information which is designed to induce fear. This is not good for us and has a spiritual consequence. Fear poisons our relationships with other people and our inner life. So, what are we to do? Michael Kinnamon addresses this in his book and Phil and Rebekah are here to chat about it. Join us.
I'm a Christian, and I vote." Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 4-24-22
This week our book takes a strong stance against conservative/evangelical Christianity in America. Pavlovitz offers an alternative Christianity but does he throw the baby out with the bath water? Phil and Rebekah talk about the strengths and weaknesses of Pavlovitz's argument via conversations about religion, the Church and the nature of human sin. Check it out.
"Tomorrow" Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship- Easter Sunday 4-17-22
Mindful Mornings: Week 7 4-14-22
"Caution" Sign Posts: Week 6 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Palm Sunday Sanctuary Worship 4-10-22
Pastor Tasha has a conversation with Elly Gibbons on her life of faith in seven questions. The two cover topics of loss, moving forward, and roosters made of bread.
Mindful Mornings: Week 6 Lenten Worship 4-7-22
This week, Phil and Rebekah discuss Thomas Merton's spiritual classic, "The Seven Storey Mountain." Distilling a 460 page book into a 30 minute podcast takes some doing, so don't expect a thorough discussion of the book as a whole. Instead, we will talk about the ways in which some of Merton's ideas about the Christian life are relevant (or not) to us. How do we live comfortable yet faithful lives? What is the purpose of our lives? What does it mean to contemplate Scripture? We talk about this a...
"Rest Area" Sign Posts: Week 5 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 4-3-22
Mindful Mornings: Week 5 Lenten Worship 3-31-22
What on earth is going on? If it seems like everything in the world is in tumult and that dramatic change continues to roll over us in waves, then fear not, Phyllis Tickle tells us we are not crazy because big change is happening. Her book, "The Great Emergence," asserts that the Church is in the midst of once-every-500 year revolution. In this podcast, Phil and Rebekah give a brief overview of Tickle's book and talk about what on earth is happening in the world! Join us.
"Yield!" Sign Posts: Week 4 Rev. Carol Clark Sanctuary Worship 3-27-22
Mindful Mornings: Week 4 Lenten Worship 3-24-22
"Scenic Overlook" Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 3-20-22
Pastor Tasha has a conversation with Merelyn Aubrey about her faith from suburban Hunter, Arkansas, to now.
Mindful Mornings: Week 3 Lenten Worship 3-17-22
During the season of Lent Phil will be reading a book a week about faith. This week, he reports on The Pilgrim's Compass by Paul Lang. Together with special guest Rebekah Martin, Phil talks about thinking about our faith as a pilgrimage or journey. Phil and Rebekah also talk about the tools we have for the journey, the ways we encounter God in our lives, and the ways in which our struggles are a source of growth. Join us.
"Stop" Sign Posts: Week 2 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 3-13-22
