While centuries of church history and people waaaay smarter than Steve and Drew have attempted to answer the question, "What does it mean for God to be three and yet one? To be one and yet 3" we are left with the grandest of grand mysteries. We find our metaphors and try to make sense out of something that isn't all that sensible. Tune in for another foray into the mist and trying to make sense of this entire thing.
The familiar and spooky story of Pentecost from the New Testament Book of Acts leaves many people wondering and confused at what this all means. By leaving the traditional thinking and interpretations of this moment, Steve and Drew venture off in a new direction to explore the understanding of what it actually means to receive the Holy Spirit. They look at the ancient, old, modern, and future implications of having the Spirit of God on the loose amongst God's people...working, teaching, loving, ...
In this week's foray into the Christian world, Steve and Drew leave the Bible slighty to the side and try to explore and explain why there are so many festivals, celebrations, colors, and everything else associated with these in the life of the church. By the exploring the general notion of such festivals, looking to Biblical examples, and give a healthy dose of reminder that God is not impressed by our festivals, Steve and Drew weave their way through to provide you a users guide to understandi...
40 days after the Resurrection of Jesus comes this story (told both at the end of Luke's Gospel and the beginning of Luke's Book of Acts) when Jesus is described as "going up into Heaven." Pastor Steve and Pastor Drew explore what this actually means (while always keeping in mind the cosmic impact of Christ's raising from the dead) and how it impacts our present and future. While not often understood what this all really means, Steve and Drew take their usual nerdy, humorous, and altogether seri...
Following last week's discussion of the grand, cosmic revolution of the Resurrection, Pastors Steve and Drew bring this conversation home to you...and what it all means for you. By looking at the resurrection's impact (again, think big picture) they look at what it means to be a person who lives each day impacted by the resurrection. Through their usual silly banter, they unpack the idea of resurrection and how we can live each day who proclaim this Good News...in thought, word and deed.
By returning to the story of resurrection, Steve and Drew walk around and explore the bigger implication of Jesus rising from the grave on the third day. In previous episodes, they explored the what and how. And now they look around the why. They handle questions like, "Did Jesus die so we can go to heaven?" and "What does it mean for us to go to heaven?" and "What does Jesus rising REALLY mean for me and the world right now?" Take a listen and join in the conversation!
In the Gospel of John 20: 24-31 a story is told about a disciple who questions the validity of the other disciples' claims of having met a resurrected Jesus. Centuries of tradition have named him "Doubing Thomas." In today's episode, Steve and Drew wrestle with the wrestling match of faith vs. doubt and show them to be more related than many will have us believe. Through today's discussion, they unpack many ideas that will welcome more and more to the Christian conversation, believers and doubte...
Looking at each of the four Gospels of the New Testament, Pastor Steve and Pastor Drew look at all the differences and similarities of how the four Gospel writers tell the story of Jesus' resurrection on Easter. By framing it with the saga of Batman and referring to Tommy Boy, they look at how these four writers are telling the same story, but with their own flavors. Join them in this funny, fast-paced, and interesting look at a story you thought you knew very well.
Easter is here....Christ is Risen!...and now its time to talk about it. Pastor Steve and Pastor Drew jump in to understanding this story as far more than just, "Yep, he rose" and looking at the world shaking, reality destroying, and hope granting new life of Jesus. By looking at the story through many different lenses (and peppering in their usual nerdy humor and pop culture references) they show you how this story is more impactful and life changing then you ever imagined before!
After last week's journey from Palm Sunday to the Last Supper, Steve and Drew follow up this week by jumping in with both feet to the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday. By looking at the Gospel stories and and asking the questions you probably want to ask about these stories too! Get comfortable and tune in for the completion of the Holy Week journey.
Pastor Steve and Pastor Drew dig in to the beginning of Holy Week. By walking through all the little details and nuances of Palm Sunday and then Maundy Thursday, they look at what it means for Jesus to ride a donkey and what God is saying through Jesus by taking bread and wine and washing feet. There's a lot more going on than you may have ever noticed before. Take a listen!
Pastor Drew and Pastor Steve took everyone on an odd journey in the last episode while discussing Abraham and others. However, in their quest for perfect nerdiness, they missed a few things. This week, they explore the radical love of God that is set forward in God's covenants all throughout the Bible with his people and becomes embodied in Jesus. As Lent comes to a close and Easter is on the horizon, it's a perfect time to consider the never-ending, crazy, always flowing love of God.
Pastor Steve and Pastor Drew are back to their usual nerdy antics. This time, they're making sense of how Lent and especially Easter are really just a continuation of a much older story. By walking nearly cover-to-cover through the Bible, Steve and Drew reflect on how the stories of the Old Testament are not a distant story, from a distant people. Instead, they show how the Old Testament is the story of Christianity. Listen in!
In this week's episode, numero 4, Steve and Drew pause their forward progress on the "what" and "how" of Lent and go back to the "why." Looking at the history of the festival (including Easter) they look to the reasons for these 40 or so days. And then they go even further...all the way back to Genesis...to understand the death and resurrection of Jesus. All of this while framing the conversation with the Star Wars Saga...yes, they really went there. Take a listen and join the conversation!
In this week's episode, Steve and Drew dive into the world of Lenten Disciplines and try to answer: Why do I have to pray more/eat less/do more good stuff during these 40 days? By looking at three disciplines...prayer, fasting, service (or doing more), they hope to explore the whys and what-fors of this 40 day journey. Peppered with the usual equal amounts of nerd and humor, you're invited into the conversation. Join us!
Steve and Drew are back at it for the second episode. This time...they're trying to answer the plaguing question: Why all those black smudges walking around? They look at the history of this crazy looking celebration, the God-words (theological) reasons, and how it speaks to our need for God and our willigness to accept God's love. Join them for a disussion that ranges from the days of the early church 2,000 years ago to When Harry Met Sally and Anchorman to the here and now...a discussion that ...
An open invitation is issued to join the crazy mess that sometimes is Christian theology. Hosted by two pastors, from two traditions, Pastor Steve (Lutheran) and Pastor Drew (Presbyterian). This pilot episode launches our entrance into an ages old discussion from two humorous, often nerdy, and fun loving guys of the cloth. Join us!
