Get Ready! For the session to be discussed on December 4, 2016 Matthew 3:1-12 This week we struggle with the words of John the Baptist. Why do his words seem so much more judgmental than Jesus'? Do we really need to prepare for the coming of Christ, and if so, what...

Instruments of Peace For the session to be discussed on November 27, 2016 Psalm 122 This week we have a rich (and timely) discussion on peace. Is peace more than simply not fighting? Is peace more than simply the absence of conflict? For true and lasting peace,...

Storm Shelter For the session to be discussed on November 20, 2016 Psalm 46 According to Psalm 46, God is our refuge, strength, and shelter. When (not if) life goes sour for us as people of faith, will we give in to fear, or will we "be still and know that God is...

Let Every Voice For the session to be discussed on November 13, 2016 Psalm 98 Why do we sing? What is the role of music in worship? Why is it that music touches our hearts in a way that spoken word sometimes can not? The Faithelement Podcast team dives in to a great...

Praise and Justice For the session to be discussed on November 6, 2016 Psalm 145 We discuss how easy it is for us to offer praise — we praise all sorts of things in our lives (food, experiences, products). Why does the psalmist connect praising God with working for...

Potential Seekers For the session to be discussed on October 30, 2016 Luke 19:1-10 There are so many unknowns in this familiar passage about Jesus and Zacchaeus: Why was he there? Why did Jesus notice him out of everyone in the crowd? Is the story remembered because...

Did It Matter? For the session to be discussed on October 23, 2016 2 Timothy 4:6-18 When we are honest enough about the reality of our own deaths, how might we gain new perspectives on how to live life fully and authentically? Join us for a "lively" conversation on...

Itchy Ears For the session to be discussed on October 16, 2016 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Most of us believe that the Scriptures are sacred, inspired writings. But have we stopped long enough to consider what that means? What is Paul getting at when he tells Timothy that all...

Remembering, Wrangling, and Working For the session to be discussed on October 9, 2016 2 Timothy 2:8-15 We discuss the power of words, and how they can be misunderstood or change meaning over time. What was Paul trying to say about avoiding "wrangling" with words? Was...

Near Death Reflections For the session to be discussed on October 2, 2016 2 Timothy 1:1-14 In this section of 2 Timothy, Paul seems to be near death and has some things he wants to impress on his friend Timothy. What do we learn about our family and friends, and what...

Desire For the session to be discussed on September 25, 2016 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Is having wealth sinful? Or is it what we do with our money (and our attitude toward it) that God cares about? On this episode, we talk about how money can be used to hurt others, and how...

Let It All Out For the session to be discussed on September 18, 2016 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Prayer is among the most essential, yet confounding, aspects of our faith. What is prayer, how does it work, does it do any good? On this episode our team shares thoughts on what we...

Can I Get a Witness? For the session to be discussed on September 11, 2016 1 Timothy 1:12-17 What is the value of experience? Paul, in relating his experience with Christ, stands in a long biblical tradition of valuing experience to lead us to greater understanding....

In the Potters Hand For the session to be discussed on September 4, 2016 Jeremiah 18:1-11 In this section of Jeremiah, God is described as a potter, and we are the clay. At first glance, that is a tender and comforting image. But as we read and take seriously this...

Entertaining Angels For the session to be discussed on August 28, 2016 Hebrews 13:1-16 There seems to be a necessary blurring of the lines between the holy and unholy according to the author of Hebrews. What might it mean for God's holy people (the church) to get...

What Shakes Out? For the session to be discussed on August 21, 2016 Hebrews 12:18-29 On this episode, we discuss a section of the 12th chapter of Hebrews. The author speaks of God "shaking out" those things which are not of God (hate, strife, enmity, war, abuse) so...

How Are You Running? For the session to be discussed on August 14, 2016 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 When the writer of Hebrews talks of "running with perseverance the race" of faith, is the emphasis on finishing the race or on how we are called to run it? On this episode, we...

Story Time For the session to be discussed on August 7, 2016 Hebrews 1:1-16 Who are the heroes of the faith for you? Biblical characters? Your family members? Persons within your faith community? How did their faithful living influence your own life and journey of...