From God's perspective, rest is not a suggestion--it's a commandment, a necessity. Contemporary culture has established a norm that working yourself to death is the best life to live; it proves your worth and is how you earn love and/or respect. But God, in His wisdom and mercy, has determined that His people need to rest, so that we don't grow convinced that our works and efforts are what sactify us, but rather His work. 

BIBLE VERSES:  Exodus 23:10-12; 31: 13-17

God hears the cry of the oppressed and sees every injustice. He is the Lord, our God; He is for us. One of the innumerable ways that God is for us is in how specific His instructions are for His people concerning those who are in need. In light of His instructions, we take time to discuss the convictions behind practically engaging with and committing to loving those who are overlooked. 

BIBLE VERSES: Exodus 22: 21-25, 23: 2-3, 6-9; Leviticus 19: 9-10

Have you ever felt like God's daily bread was insubstantial bread crumbs, rather than a satiating full loaf? Israel certainly did after they were freed from their slavery in Egypt--so much so that shortly after being freed, they considered returning to opressive captivity. As humans, we have incredibly limited perspective on what we need in a given moment, but God's vantage point allows Him to see everything for what it truly is. Today, we talk about the needs of wanderers--both those who wander in search of a church body and those who are still a part of a church and called to wander on earth--and how God is sufficient to meet all of us where we are. 

BIBLE VERSES: Exodus 16:3-5, 11-21, 31 

Earth is the only place any of us have ever dwelt and yet, for those who belong to Christ, it is not our home. The fact that Jesus Christ will one day return to gather up God's redeemed children brings a profound perspective to our relationship with our earthly dwelling. Join us, as we practically consider the ins and outs of being in the world as pilgrims vs. of the world as permanent residents. 

BIBLE VERSES: John 14:2-3; Hebrews 11:13-16 

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Jesus in the Movies (JITM)--our recurring, Patreon-exclusive season provides a forum for discussions about media, reviews of movies and TV shows, and how these things reflect truths about the character of Jesus, albeit unintentionally at times. In this episode--yep, that's right--Moanna. After this conversation, all three of us would be willing to bet a Christian was somewhere on the team of people who directed or wrote for this fantastic film. Enjoy this free episode. You can find all our other JITM episodes on our Patreon! 

Special Guest Alert! The Wives at the Well are finally joining us in the proverbial recording booth! Welcome to the final episode of 2021, everyone--wherein the 5 of us will be pondering and discussing the greatness and expectancy wrapped up in the liturgical season of Advent. Praise be to God--whose Son is Jesus Christ! 

BIBLE VERSES: Luke 2:10-14; Revelation 21:1-4 

This may be a hot take, but you’ve got to be pretty remarkable to be the mother of God. Mary’s life; talking with an angel, giving birth in a barn, raising the Messiah, and following alongside Him as He went to His death are acts that detail immense faithfulness, humility, and strength. Mary was an incredible disciple and there’s a lot that we can learn from her.

BIBLE VERSES: Luke 1:26-38, 46-55, 2:8-20 

Naomi endured a series of Job-Esque years that must have felt like a waking nightmare. First, her husband Elimelech passes away. He is followed shortly after by her sons Chilion and Mahlon. In the wake of this devastation, Naomi still had two daughters-in-law to care for. A bitter Naomi faces Orpah and Ruth in a torrent of pain and uncertainty. Her message, simple… “Take care of yourselves. Forget about me.”

BIBLE VERSES: Ruth 1:6-18; 3:1-14 

Hannah’s inability to conceive a child took a heavy toll on her. She brought this matter to the Lord over and over again through tears. This put a strain on her relationship with her husband Elkanah as he struggled to support her. Hannah persisted in asking God for a child, eventually resolving that she would rather have one and give them completely to God than not have a child at all.

BIBLE VERSES: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Two sisters are just minding their own business when they hear that Jesus of Nazareth, THE Jesus of Nazareth is in town. They drop everything, decide to invite Him over, and rush to make preparations for His arrival. Well, at least one of them did…

BIBLE VERSES: Luke 10:38-42