We continue our Meet a Member series and interview long time SVCC member, Lisa Theus! JM's Album of the Week: Shades - "King of Kings" (Single) & Shades - "Have Mercy" (Single) Both of this week's singles are off the debut album from Shades titled Wanderings which will be released on Friday, April 29th. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON APPLE MUSIC SHADES ON BANDCAMP Bradford's Book Club: The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World by Andy Crouch...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 109
This week Jonathan expands on his sermon about the Lord's Prayer and discusses the why, how, and what of prayer. As always you can email us at Midweek@shadesvalley.org. JM's Album of the Week: "You're Here With Me" - Shades (new single) CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON SPOTIFY CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON APPLE MUSIC Bradford's Book Club: The Divine Hours (Vol. 3): Prayer For Springtime: A Manual For Prayer by Phyllis Tickle...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 108
John-Mark Dorough, Jeremy Moore & John Ball are releasing their debut album titled Wanderings under the moniker of Shades. In this episode, they shared stories behind the making of the record and the writing process of these songs. Please consider supporting this project via Venmo or PayPal (see links below). The first single "You're Here With Me" will be available on all streaming platforms Friday, April 1st. There will be three more singles released on each subsequent Friday throughout the...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 107
This week we interviewed Mark Lewis. He is the director of the EFCA ReachGlobal Crisis Response Team. We discussed the Crisis Response efforts on the border of Ukraine, as well as their efforts in responding to the tornados that just hit New Orleans yesterday. Click here to learn more about this ministry: https://crisis-response.ministries.efca.org To read the ReachGlobal Crisis Response blog click here: https://reachglobalcrisisresponse.wordpress.com Help ReachGlobal Crisis Response meet the ne...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 106
The McClungs have been training for long-term ministry over the past two years with Youth With A Mission in Tyler, Texas. They have envisioned joining Meg’s sister Erin and brother-in-law, Greg, in Poland (also with YWAM) at some point, but due to the current war in Ukraine, they are leaving to spend the next two months ministering to refugees. Please keep them in your prayers as they travel and serve orphans and refugees and deliver supplies to the Polish/Ukraine border and other areas of need....
Mar 17, 2022•49 min•Ep. 105
This week we sat down with SVCC member and famous inhabitant of the Midweek Email Corridor, Doug Abernathy! JM's Album of the Week: Incubus - Morning View Bradford's Book Club: Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism by Gavin Ortlund
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 104
The season of Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday and we thought since we reached our 100th episode last week that we would throwback to our first very episode titled "The One About Ashes & Death". Be Kind & Rewind! JM's Album of the Week: Louis Prince - Flounder Bradford's Book Club: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop
Mar 02, 2022•43 min•Ep. 103
100 Episodes!!! We celebrated our 100th episode with a live recording in the sanctuary at SVCC. Thanks to all of the listeners that support Shades Midweek. We hope you enjoy this episode featuring many special guests, lightning rounds, SVCC trivia and more! JM's Album of the Week: Batman Forever Soundtrack (Special emphasis on Kiss From A Rose by Seal) Bradford's Book Club: Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids by M Prefontaine
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 102
This week we answer more questions from SVCC member, Doug Abernathy! Join us for Shades Midweek Live next Wednesday, February 23rd as we celebrate the 100th episode of Shades Midweek! JM's Album of the Week: Chris Other - Meeting You Between Spring And Summer Bradford's Book Club: The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross (Short Studies in Biblical Theology) by Patrick Schreiner & Dane Ortlund
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 101
This week we answer questions from SVCC member, Doug Abernathy about worship planning, song selection and Santa Clause. Make sure to join us for our 100th episode live recording at SVCC on Wednesday, February 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm! JM's Album of the Week: Anaïs Mitchell - Anaïs Mitchell Bradford's Book Club: Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John & Julie Gottman
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 100
We continue our Meet a Member series by sitting down for a conversation with Jonathan's wife Holly Haefs! JM's Album of the Week: Brent Cobb - And Now, Let's Turn To Page... Bradford's Book Club: Every Moment Holy, Vol. 2: Death, Grief, and Hope
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 99
This week we're bringing you another Pastor FAQ's episode! We also take a trip down to the email corridor. JM's Album of the Week: Give Me My Flowers: Powerhouse Gospel Music from the 1950's and 60's on Nashboro Records Bradford's Book Club: How to Survive the Apocalypse: Zombies, Cyclons, Faith, and Politics at the End of the World by Robert Joustra & Alissa Wilkinson
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 98
This week we read several emails from the Email Corridor and answer some Pastor FAQ's. JM's Album Of The Week: Explosions In The Sky - Big Bend (An Original Soundtrack For Public Television) Bradford's Book Club: 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
Jan 14, 2022•54 min•Ep. 97
We kick off 2022 with our ongoing Meet A Member series! This week we sat down with the new Children's Director at SVCC, Brooke Premo! Be sure to email us at midweek@shadesvalley.org!
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 96
In our final episode of 2021 we reflect on everything that was the year 2021. Here's to another year of Shades Midweek! Thank you all for the support and as always you can email us at midweek@shadesvalley.org.
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 95
This week we revisit a sermon from December 25, 2016 entitled "Glory, Go Tell!". JM's Album Of The Week: Arooj Aftab - Vulture Prince Bradford's Book Club: The Skeletons in God's Closet: The Mercy of Hell, the Surprise of Judgment, and the Hope of Holy War by Joshua Ryan Butler
Dec 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 94
This week we talk all things the Sermon on the Mount with Dr. Jonathan Pennington and take a trip down to the email corridor. Jonathan T. Pennington is currently Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Director of Research Doctoral Studies at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). He has also regularly served as a visiting professor at Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando) , Southeastern Seminary , The Village Church Institute (Dallas), and The Institute of Biblical S...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 93
Shades Midweek is extra merry this week with an entire episode dedicated to some our favorite and least favorite Christmas movies, albums and traditions. Plus many special guests! JM's Album of the Week: Robert Plant & Allison Krauss - Raise The Roof Bradford's Book Club: SVCC Advent Devotional 2021
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 92
On this week's episode Brad interviewed Eric Venable. Eric has a Masters of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School and has received training from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation, the Gottman Institute, and the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. He is a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC) and a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional (PSAP). Click here to learn more about Daymark Pastoral Counseling: https://daymarkcounseling.com JM's Album of the We...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 91
This week we recap the And Campaign Birmingham launch event that took place on Friday, November 5th. About And Campaign: To educate and organize Christians for civic and cultural engagement that results in better representation, more just and compassionate policies and a healthier political culture. Learn more about And Campaign by visiting andcampaign.org Like the And Campaign Birmingham on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhamandcamp Watch the And Campaign Birmingham official launch event: h...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 90
We continue our Meet A Member series by sitting down for a conversation with long time SVCC member Sharon Ponder! JM"s Album of the Week: The War On Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore Bradford's Book Club (Jonathan's Pick): Spirit And Sacrament: An Invitation to Eucharismatic Worship by Andrew Wilson
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 89
We started a series at SVCC this past Sunday called "The Sermon" about the Sermon on the Mount. This week, Jonathan leads us in a deep dive conversation about the different perspectives on The Sermon on the Mount and much more! JM's Album of the Week: Ritt Momney - Sunny Boy Bradford's Book Club: The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary by Jonathan Pennington
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 88
This week we interviewed worship leader and pastor Zac Hicks. We discussed his book, The Worship Pastor, CCLI, how to support artists in the church and more!!! Zac Hicks (D.Min., Knox Theological Seminary; M.Div., Denver Seminary; B.A., Biola University) has been pastoring and leading worship for over two decades in churches all across the US—Hawaii, California, Colorado, Florida, and most recently Alabama. He is author of The Worship Pastor (Zondervan, 2016) and Worship By Faith Alone (IVP Acad...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 87
This week we continued our Meet a member series by sitting down with one of the co-hosts of Shades Midweek and Lead Pastor of Shades Valley Community Church, Jonathan Haefs! JM's Album of the Week: Boy Scouts - Wayfinder Bradford's Book Club: The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCracken
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 86
We continued our SVCC 30th Anniversary series this week by interviewing SVCC's former Pastor Mike Garrigan! JM's Album of the Week: Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days Bradford's Book Club (Jonathan's Pick): Little Pilgrim's Progress (Illustrated Edition) by Helen L. Taylor
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 85
John-Mark, Jonathan and Brad continue celebrating SVCC's 30th anniversary as a church by reflecting on the last ten years at Shades Valley. JM's Album of the Week: Men I Trust - Untourable Album Bradford's Book Club: Contemplative Prayer for Christians with Chronic Worry: An Eight Week Program by Joshua Knabb & Thomas Frederick
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 84
We continue our series on SVCC's 30th Anniversary by interviewing long time Shades members Parke Stalcup & Caroline Grant! JM's Album of the Week: Big Red Machine - How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last Bradford's Book Club: Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstructing Doubt in the Church - Edited by Ivan Mesa
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 83
This is the first episode in a series on the 30th anniversary of Shades Valley Community Church. This week we interviewed John Hudson of 100 Fold Studio. We discussed the architecture and aesthetic of our church building and much more! John Hudson is the President and Architect of 100 Fold Studio. To learn more about 100 Fold visit 100foldstudio.org JM's Album of the Week: Kanye West - Donda Bradford's Book Club: A Mess of Help: From the Crucified Soul of Rock N' Roll by David W.F. Zahl...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 82
This week we talked about death with Cort Gatliff! Cort Gatliff is the Assistant Minister for Discipleship at South Highland Presbyterian Church. He lives in Homewood with his wife, Abby, and his daughter, Eleanor. Check out this book review written by Cort. JM's Album of the Week: Lord Huron - Long Lost Bradford's Book Club: A Burning In My Bones: The Authorized Biography Of Eugene H. Peterson by Winn Collier...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 81
On this week's episode we celebrate 25 years of Third Day's first official record release! JM's Album of the Week: Cedric Burnside - I Be Trying Bradford's Book Club: The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 80
