Fourth Sunday of Lent: JOHN 15:1-17 A Gospel’s structure is a roadmap – a way to get your bearings in a story. John structures his Gospel in four parts (stay with me). There’s the Prologue, the Book of Signs, the Book of Glory, and the Appendix. This Lent, we’ll work through the Book of Glory (John 13-20). But maybe you’re like, “So what?” And you’re right about something there. That word “glory” doesn’t mean much to most of us. It feels stodgy and strange. But what if we replace it with its def...
Mar 20, 2023•27 min•Season 9Ep. 27
Third Sunday of Lent: JOHN 14:8-23 A Gospel’s structure is a roadmap – a way to get your bearings in a story. John structures his Gospel in four parts (stay with me). There’s the Prologue, the Book of Signs, the Book of Glory, and the Appendix. This Lent, we’ll work through the Book of Glory (John 13-20). But maybe you’re like, “So what?” And you’re right about something there. That word “glory” doesn’t mean much to most of us. It feels stodgy and strange. But what if we replace it with its defi...
Mar 13, 2023•29 min•Season 9Ep. 26
Second Sunday of Lent: JOHN 14:1-7 A Gospel’s structure is a roadmap – a way to get your bearings in a story. John structures his Gospel in four parts (stay with me). There’s the Prologue, the Book of Signs, the Book of Glory, and the Appendix. This Lent, we’ll work through the Book of Glory (John 13-20). But maybe you’re like, “So what?” And you’re right about something there. That word “glory” doesn’t mean much to most of us. It feels stodgy and strange. But what if we replace it with its defi...
Mar 06, 2023•27 min•Season 9Ep. 25
First Sunday of Lent: JOHN 13:18-38 A Gospel’s structure is a roadmap – a way to get your bearings in a story. John structures his Gospel in four parts (stay with me). There’s the Prologue, the Book of Signs, the Book of Glory, and the Appendix. This Lent, we’ll work through the Book of Glory (John 13-20). But maybe you’re like, “So what?” And you’re right about something there. That word “glory” doesn’t mean much to most of us. It feels stodgy and strange. But what if we replace it with its def...
Feb 27, 2023•30 min•Season 9Ep. 24
Part 4 of 4. Today we talk about violence *** In studying the Bible, we have found it to be a trustworthy and beautiful guide for life. And yet, we also know the many ways this same profound text has been weaponized against others. Whether to marginalize, silence, or shame those who have dared to ask questions and chart a new path through the world, this is not only wrong but a misapprehension of the Bible’s role in the Christian faith. On the first page of this year’s journal, we wrote, “we are...
Feb 20, 2023•31 min•Season 9Ep. 23
Part 3 of 4. Today we talk about atonement theory. *** In studying the Bible, we have found it to be a trustworthy and beautiful guide for life. And yet, we also know the many ways this same profound text has been weaponized against others. Whether to marginalize, silence, or shame those who have dared to ask questions and chart a new path through the world, this is not only wrong but a misapprehension of the Bible’s role in the Christian faith. On the first page of this year’s journal, we wrote...
Feb 12, 2023•33 min•Season 9Ep. 22
Part 2 of 4. Today we talk about the inspired vs inerrant Scriptures. *** In studying the Bible, we have found it to be a trustworthy and beautiful guide for life. And yet, we also know the many ways this same profound text has been weaponized against others. Whether to marginalize, silence, or shame those who have dared to ask questions and chart a new path through the world, this is not only wrong but a misapprehension of the Bible’s role in the Christian faith. On the first page of this year’...
Feb 06, 2023•31 min•Season 9Ep. 21
Part 1 of 4. Today we talk about our definitions of God, the power of our images and how for us to see God we need to look at Jesus. *** In studying the Bible, we have found it to be a trustworthy and beautiful guide for life. And yet, we also know the many ways this same profound text has been weaponized against others. Whether to marginalize, silence, or shame those who have dared to ask questions and chart a new path through the world, this is not only wrong but a misapprehension of the Bible...
Jan 30, 2023•31 min•Season 9Ep. 20
Right now, more than any time we can remember, we are polarized, on edge, and ready to attack each other. That doesn't mean there aren't good reasons to be cautious. We all know people who engage in bad faith, intent not on dialogue but on manipulation or deceit. However, if we allow that caution to transform us into essentially uncurious persons, we will miss out on much of what God has available for us. Being human is a limited experience of the world. And therefore, it is only when we open ou...
Jan 23, 2023•31 min•Season 9Ep. 19
Right now, more than any time we can remember, we are polarized, on edge, and ready to attack each other. That doesn't mean there aren't good reasons to be cautious. We all know people who engage in bad faith, intent not on dialogue but on manipulation or deceit. However, if we allow that caution to transform us into essentially uncurious persons, we will miss out on much of what God has available for us. Being human is a limited experience of the world. And therefore, it is only when we open ou...
Jan 16, 2023•26 min•Season 9Ep. 18
Right now, more than any time we can remember, we are polarized, on edge, and ready to attack each other. That doesn't mean there aren't good reasons to be cautious. We all know people who engage in bad faith, intent not on dialogue but on manipulation or deceit. However, if we allow that caution to transform us into essentially uncurious persons, we will miss out on much of what God has available for us. Being human is a limited experience of the world. And therefore, it is only when we open ou...
Jan 09, 2023•31 min•Season 9Ep. 17
The lead-up to Christmas is full of big feelings. You can think of feelings in two categories: feelings when your needs are unmet and feelings when your needs are met. When your needs are unmet, you might feel cranky or annoyed. When your needs are met, you might feel joyful or calm. All of those feelings are expressions of biology. We feel emotions in our bodies. So there’s a wonderful connection between feelings and Advent. Advent is the season of divine embodiment. The story of Jesus’ arrival...
Jan 01, 2023•28 min•Season 9Ep. 16
The lead-up to Christmas is full of big feelings. You can think of feelings in two categories: feelings when your needs are unmet and feelings when your needs are met. When your needs are unmet, you might feel cranky or annoyed. When your needs are met, you might feel joyful or calm. All of those feelings are expressions of biology. We feel emotions in our bodies. So there’s a wonderful connection between feelings and Advent. Advent is the season of divine embodiment. The story of Jesus’ arrival...
Dec 19, 2022•30 min•Season 9Ep. 15
The lead-up to Christmas is full of big feelings. You can think of feelings in two categories: feelings when your needs are unmet and feelings when your needs are met. When your needs are unmet, you might feel cranky or annoyed. When your needs are met, you might feel joyful or calm. All of those feelings are expressions of biology. We feel emotions in our bodies. So there’s a wonderful connection between feelings and Advent. Advent is the season of divine embodiment. The story of Jesus’ arrival...
Dec 12, 2022•28 min•Season 9Ep. 14
The lead-up to Christmas is full of big feelings. You can think of feelings in two categories: feelings when your needs are unmet and feelings when your needs are met. When your needs are unmet, you might feel cranky or annoyed. When your needs are met, you might feel joyful or calm. All of those feelings are expressions of biology. We feel emotions in our bodies. So there’s a wonderful connection between feelings and Advent. Advent is the season of divine embodiment. The story of Jesus’ arrival...
Dec 05, 2022•26 min•Season 9Ep. 13
The lead-up to Christmas is full of big feelings. You can think of feelings in two categories: feelings when your needs are unmet and feelings when your needs are met. When your needs are unmet, you might feel cranky or annoyed. When your needs are met, you might feel joyful or calm. All of those feelings are expressions of biology. We feel emotions in our bodies. So there’s a wonderful connection between feelings and Advent. Advent is the season of divine embodiment. The story of Jesus’ arrival...
Nov 29, 2022•29 min•Season 9Ep. 12
The book of Revelation deals on a cosmic scale with good and evil, politics and empire, community and eternity. It has intrigued and frustrated readers for millennia. How do we make sense of John's prophetic vision of cosmic war in light of the nonviolence Jesus embodies in the gospels? What does John mean to tell us about Jesus, our world, and the fate of all things? As End Times conspiracy theories surge, it's more important than ever that we read the final book of the Bible without distorting...
Nov 26, 2022•32 min•Season 9Ep. 11
The book of Revelation deals on a cosmic scale with good and evil, politics and empire, community and eternity. It has intrigued and frustrated readers for millennia. How do we make sense of John's prophetic vision of cosmic war in light of the nonviolence Jesus embodies in the gospels? What does John mean to tell us about Jesus, our world, and the fate of all things? As End Times conspiracy theories surge, it's more important than ever that we read the final book of the Bible without distorting...
Nov 14, 2022•30 min•Season 9Ep. 10
The book of Revelation deals on a cosmic scale with good and evil, politics and empire, community and eternity. It has intrigued and frustrated readers for millennia. How do we make sense of John's prophetic vision of cosmic war in light of the nonviolence Jesus embodies in the gospels? What does John mean to tell us about Jesus, our world, and the fate of all things? As End Times conspiracy theories surge, it's more important than ever that we read the final book of the Bible without distorting...
Nov 07, 2022•25 min•Season 9Ep. 9
The book of Revelation deals on a cosmic scale with good and evil, politics and empire, community and eternity. It has intrigued and frustrated readers for millennia. How do we make sense of John's prophetic vision of cosmic war in light of the nonviolence Jesus embodies in the gospels? What does John mean to tell us about Jesus, our world, and the fate of all things? As End Times conspiracy theories surge, it's more important than ever that we read the final book of the Bible without distorting...
Oct 31, 2022•32 min•Season 9Ep. 8
The book of Revelation deals on a cosmic scale with good and evil, politics and empire, community and eternity. It has intrigued and frustrated readers for millennia. How do we make sense of John's prophetic vision of cosmic war in light of the nonviolence Jesus embodies in the gospels? What does John mean to tell us about Jesus, our world, and the fate of all things? As End Times conspiracy theories surge, it's more important than ever that we read the final book of the Bible without distorting...
Oct 23, 2022•28 min•Season 9Ep. 7
The book of Revelation deals on a cosmic scale with good and evil, politics and empire, community and eternity. It has intrigued and frustrated readers for millennia. How do we make sense of John's prophetic vision of cosmic war in light of the nonviolence Jesus embodies in the gospels? What does John mean to tell us about Jesus, our world, and the fate of all things? As End Times conspiracy theories surge, it's more important than ever that we read the final book of the Bible without distorting...
Oct 17, 2022•30 min•Season 9Ep. 6
The book of Revelation deals on a cosmic scale with good and evil, politics and empire, community and eternity. It has intrigued and frustrated readers for millennia. How do we make sense of John's prophetic vision of cosmic war in light of the nonviolence Jesus embodies in the gospels? What does John mean to tell us about Jesus, our world, and the fate of all things? As End Times conspiracy theories surge, it's more important than ever that we read the final book of the Bible without distorting...
Oct 10, 2022•25 min•Season 9Ep. 5
The book of Revelation deals on a cosmic scale with good and evil, politics and empire, community and eternity. It has intrigued and frustrated readers for millennia. How do we make sense of John's prophetic vision of cosmic war in light of the nonviolence Jesus embodies in the gospels? What does John mean to tell us about Jesus, our world, and the fate of all things? As End Times conspiracy theories surge, it's more important than ever that we read the final book of the Bible without distorting...
Oct 03, 2022•30 min•Season 9Ep. 4
There is no denying the sheer largeness of our Biblical faith. There is a lot to know: story and truth and history. But in the middle of all this stands the simple, the basic, the essential, the pure: “love God and love your neighbour.” We want to begin our year together by going back to the basics to help answer the frequently asked questions that inevitably arise when something new begins. Who are we? By what do we define ourselves? How will we live together as a community? We know not every q...
Sep 26, 2022•24 min•Season 9Ep. 3
There is no denying the sheer largeness of our Biblical faith. There is a lot to know: story and truth and history. But in the middle of all this stands the simple, the basic, the essential, the pure: “love God and love your neighbour.” We want to begin our year together by going back to the basics to help answer the frequently asked questions that inevitably arise when something new begins. Who are we? By what do we define ourselves? How will we live together as a community? We know not every q...
Sep 18, 2022•29 min•Season 9Ep. 2
There is no denying the sheer largeness of our Biblical faith. There is a lot to know: story and truth and history. But in the middle of all this stands the simple, the basic, the essential, the pure: “love God and love your neighbour.” We want to begin our year together by going back to the basics to help answer the frequently asked questions that inevitably arise when something new begins. Who are we? By what do we define ourselves? How will we live together as a community? We know not every q...
Sep 12, 2022•26 min•Season 9Ep. 1
There are stories about people in the bible that we love to love. These are the stories everyone seems to know: famous daughters, brave judges, and influential church planters. They wait in broad daylight for us to discover something new, as if to say, “There’s more to me than what you think you know and love.” For as much as the bible is about God, it would be nothing without people. And the thing about people is that even while they change, they also stay the same. Century after century, peopl...
Sep 04, 2022•26 min•Season 8Ep. 50
There are stories about people in the bible that we love to love. These are the stories everyone seems to know: famous daughters, brave judges, and influential church planters. They wait in broad daylight for us to discover something new, as if to say, “There’s more to me than what you think you know and love.” For as much as the bible is about God, it would be nothing without people. And the thing about people is that even while they change, they also stay the same. Century after century, peopl...
Aug 29, 2022•28 min•Season 8Ep. 49
There are stories about people in the bible that we love to love. These are the stories everyone seems to know: famous daughters, brave judges, and influential church planters. They wait in broad daylight for us to discover something new, as if to say, “There’s more to me than what you think you know and love.” For as much as the bible is about God, it would be nothing without people. And the thing about people is that even while they change, they also stay the same. Century after century, peopl...
Aug 21, 2022•26 min•Season 8Ep. 48
