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Featuring Nikki Hardeman, Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith, David Adams, David Cassady, Daniel Glaze, along with a diverse collection of guests.
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9.39 Whine and Dine
Whine and Dine For the session to be discussed on September 24, 2017 Exodus 16:2-15 We discuss the Hebrews' journey toward the promised land, reflecting on the complaining and fear the people shared around food — in spite of the fact that God provided. How does our...
9.38 Greed that Overwhelms
Greed that Overwhelms For the session to be discussed on September 17, 2017 Exodus 14:19–31 As the Hebrews cross the Red Sea leaving Israel to journey toward the Promised Land, they leave a known, but horrible life of slavery and move toward an unknown life of...
9.37 Meaning Making
Meaning Making For the session to be discussed on September 10, 2017 Exodus 12:1-14 In this look at the first Passover observance, we are reminded of the power of traditions and rituals to communicate and even create meaning. We are joined this episode by two guests,...
9.36 Invitation to Become
Invitation to Become For the session to be discussed on September 3, 2017 Exodus 3:1-15 Moses is confronted by a burning bush that offers an insight into the nature of God. What do we make of a bush that is both stable, and an active flame? How does this passage help...
9.35 If It Weren’t for the Women
If It Weren't for the Women For the session to be discussed on August 27, 2017 Exodus 1:8-2:10 As Pharoah sought to thin the Hebrew male population, he met an unexpected foe — the midwives. These women resisted his commands and ultimately saved one child in...
9.34 Disruptive Justice
Disruptive Justice For the session to be discussed on August 20, 2017 Genesis 45:1-15, Matthew 15:21-28 Continuing in the Joseph story from Genesis, we follow the Lectionary's lead to look at the insight that emerges when we also consider Matthew 15:21-28 (Jesus and...
9.33 Dreams to Nightmares
Dreams to Nightmares For the session to be discussed on August 13, 2017 Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 The story of Joseph and his brothers is one of the most known in the scriptures. But it is a painful story, full of violence, hatred, deceit, arrogance and loss. How ought we...
9.32 Open, Honest, Real
Open, Honest, Real For the session to be discussed on August 6, 2017 Psalm 17:1-7, 15 This psalm about prayer leads us into a discussion about openness with God and one another. How might our entire being and even our bodies affect our prayers? On this Podcast: David...
9.31 Blessings of Home
Blessings of Home For the session to be discussed on July 30, 2017 Psalm 128 This psalm may offer a blessing of home, but it leads us to discuss the power of blessing in our faith. How might God use us to bless others, and how have we been shaped by offering...
9.30 To Be Known Is To Be Loved
To Be Known Is To Be Loved For the session to be discussed on July 23, 2017 Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 We discuss the ways we like to hide from each other and from God... how being known is sometimes a frightening thing that we wish to avoid. What does it mean for God to...
9.29 Heartlight
Heartlight For the session to be discussed on July 16, 2017 Psalm 119:105-112 This familiar Psalm gives us a chance to discuss the ways "our path is lit" by faith in God. We look at how God's Word and more than words — light our path, as well as the role of memory and...
9.28 Celebrating Passion
Celebrating Passion For the session to be discussed on July 9, 2017 Song of Songs 2:8-13 We rarely find ourselves in a session from Song of Songs, yet that is the selected passage for today. Song of Songs does not mention God and is full of erotic imagery. What is the...
9.27 Who is Tested?
Who is Tested? For the session to be discussed on July 2, 2017 Genesis 22:1-14 One of the most difficult texts in scripture is the story of the binding of Issac. How are we to interpret a text that deals with something as horrifying as child sacrifice? Why is this...
9.26 God Sees
God Sees For the session to be discussed on June 25, 2017 Genesis 21:8-21 In today’s story we see see Abraham and Sarah perform a heinous act. This story does not appear in scripture to make what they did seem okay, but rather, it is in scripture to show us how God...
9.25 This is No Joke
This is No Joke For the session to be discussed on June 18, 2017 Genesis 18:1-15 When elderlyAbraham and Sarah hear they are to have a child, Sarah reacts with understandable laughter. Where in our lives do we find God doing things that go beyond our expectations? How...
9.24 Be Humble
Be Humble For the session to be discussed on June 11, 2017 Psalm 8 Who are we that God is mindful of us? How is wonder a part of our faith experience? We discuss the value of being humble and still in the presence of God's care for us. Rabbi Seth Oppenheimer adds to...
9.23 Water, Water, Everywhere
Water, Water, Everywhere For the session to be discussed on June 4, 2017 John 7:37-39 This session is for Pentecost Sunday, which usually has us reading from Acts and discussing flames and wind. But today's text focuses on water. How might water reflect the work or...
9.22 Unity in Community
Unity in Community For the session to be discussed on May 28, 2017 John 17:1-11 What does it mean to talk about unity, considering our many differences? How does a Christian community, full of diversity and varying ideas, find unity? As tough as it seems, Jesus calls...