Beatitudes Radio

Merry Christmas to you from Beatitudes Church! Like most Christians, you’ve probably seen countless Christmas pageants. This is just one of many Christmas traditions we hold dear. Who can forget the little four-year-old sheep that wanders stage right to stare off seemingly dazed by the big audience? Each year we gather together in worship to watch the story unfold. The shepherds with their sheep, the cow, the donkey, the three wisemen, the mother and father, the baby Jesus, and the midwife. Say what?! The midwife? Join us this Christmas as Pastor Tony Minear recounts an old familiar favorite with a new twist. Chances are you’ve never heard the story recounted in this way, but you’ll never forget the valuable lesson this unaccounted-for-player has for a world in need.  

 

Broadcast live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/24/20 

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. 

Scripture Reader: ellie hutchison 

Scripture Reference: Luke 2:1-5 

 

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Rest. For you. For the earth. Shabbat reminds us of our rightful place to the rest of God's creation. Shabbat chastises us for forgetting that the land does not belong to us. We belong to each other. Therein lies our HOPE. Join us today as Pastor Tony reflects on restoring HOPE by accepting our own and nature’s limitations. Reflect on the wisdom of the ancients and discover how cutting back and downsizing your mental and physical activities can improve the quality of your life which in turn will restore a right relationship with the Earth. In such a time as this, rediscover your sense of HOPE to gift to others (and the Earth) now and into the new year. 

 

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/18/20 

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. 

Scripture Reader: Deni Nordmeyer 

Scripture Reference: Exod. 23:10-12 

 

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Is it possible to have no enemies? Jesus taught us to “love your enemies,” but maybe it’s time to recast that appeal with a new and more relevant translation for today? What if instead we were to “have no enemies?” As evolutionary biology concludes, it is instinctual for Homo sapiens to have enemies; it’s how we survived as a species. Old Testament wisdom repeatedly refers to the preservation of God’s remnant throughout history and distinguishes a hierarchy of insiders from outsiders. Until the time of Jesus, this distinction was never countered. However, despite Jesus’ petition, societal and political division and animosity continue today. Join us today as Pastor Tony reflects on remaining hopeful in a society full of enmity. Discover three steps you can take to rekindle a diminishing sense of hope and rest in a space of love and acceptance of your adversaries. In such a time as this, rediscover your sense of HOPE to gift to others now and into the new year. 

 

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/11/20 

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. 

Scripture Reader: Derick Claes 

Scripture Reference: Matt. 5:44-46 

 

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Ever felt left out or found yourself relegated to the “third wheel?” Quite often the “odd one out” finds themself being leveraged to help the other two succeed. Throughout the ages within Christianity, you can identify three entities that constantly juggle this precarious balance of relationship: God, humanity, and the Earth. This is especially true when it comes to the restoration of Hope as presented each year during the season of Advent. Quite often the Earth is left out as Christians everywhere celebrate the redemption of humanity with God and the hope of the second coming of Christ through songs and worship. But what would happen if we were to shift our views of this trilogy of God, humanity and the Earth and embrace a new perspective? Join Pastor Tony Minear as he examines a new sense of Hope to be found simply by shifting our understanding of how we see ourselves, God, and all of creation. Discover the profound impact that evolutionary biology has made on how we respond the “odd one out” …Earth. Learn how you can restore a significant sense of hope not only for yourself, but for the children and youth of today, and future generations to come to make love real for all creation. 

 

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/4/20 

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. 

Scripture Reader: Deni Nordmeyer 

Scripture Reference: Heb.11:1; Rev. 21:1 

 

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Hope is not something that is static. It is adaptable and always shifting. Similarly, the gospel narratives regarding hope are fluid and don’t always match. Nevertheless, it is through this messiness and discrepancy that the full reflection of the human condition is realized, and hope can be restored. Join us this week for our new Advent worship series, “Hope”. These are extraordinary times of uncertainty and unrest. The global pandemic has challenged and shaped us like no other event. This week reflect on the narrative of Hope as seen in the Gospel of Matthew. Join Pastor Tony Minear and Rev. Scott Jones as together they present a unique sermon dialogue about Hope. In such a time as this, rediscover your sense of HOPE to gift to others now and into the new year. 

 

Recorded live on Zoom // Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/25/20 

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D., and Rev. Scott Jones 

Scripture Reader: Deni Nordmeyer 

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 9:1-7 

 

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All of us have experienced a time of hardship and struggle, a time in which our spirits are low and brittle. The global pandemic of 2020 has equalized the playing field for all of us and left most of our spirits brittle. But at the same time, it has also manifested a spirit of hope through our shared stories of the struggle. Join us this week as we conclude our worship series, "JOSEPH." Explore with us the life and experiences of Joseph as written in Old Testament accounts and listen as ellie hutchison, our Member in Discernment, examines the power of story. Discover how Joseph, despite the challenges thrown his way, resisted a brittle spirit and chose redemption, compassion, and love instead. Understand your connection to the divine when you model Joseph's choice and resist having a brittle spirit. 

 

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/13/20 

Preaching: ellie hutchison, Member in Discernment 

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn 

Scripture Reference: Gen 47:13-26 

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw  

 

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Ever find yourself in an awkward situation? A moment when your actions didn’t align with your heart? When the pressure is on to perform or behave in a prescribed way, it’s not always easy to remain true to self and take the road less traveled. Join us as we continue our worship series, "JOSEPH." This week, Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines the life and experiences of Joseph as told in Genesis accounts including the awkward situation Joseph found himself with Potiphar's wife. Explore the literary devices used by the author of Genesis to convey the compelling narrative of Joseph’s life experiences and his relationship with the Lord. Discover the comfort found in appreciating the mystery of God’s presence in your life in every circumstance and the importance of remaining true to yourself no matter what comes your way. 

 

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/13/20 

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. 

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Gen.  39:6-17  

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw  

 

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Our nation is divided. Divided by racism, by ideology and by party lines. Our recent election cycle has proven such. Although, you may think we’ve got the market cornered on division and polarization, the story of Joseph as told in Genesis tells an equally compelling saga of humanity in need of reconciliation and forgiveness. Join us as we begin our new worship series, "JOSEPH: King David's Doppelganger; Ruler of the Northern Kingdom". This week, Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines the life and experiences of Joseph as written in Old Testament accounts. Discover how Joseph modeled forgiveness and reconciliation despite harsh victimization and abandonment by his brothers. Learn three ways you can practice reconciliation and forgiveness of others this week to restore peace and, in the words of Thomas Jefferson at his first inaugural address in 1801, “unite with one heart and one mind.”

 

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/06/20 

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn 

Scripture Reference: Gen. 37:1-4; Gen. 50:15-21 

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw  

 

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**THIS SERMON WAS RECORDED ON OCTOBER 6TH**  

 

Do not be anxious about anything. Anything. But wait! Isn’t it Election Sunday? And isn’t our nation just days from a major election? Sure, you’ve carefully reflected on the five moral foundations of care/compassion, fairness, loyalty, authority/subversion, and sanctity over the past weeks, but will you accept the outcome of the election? Join us this week for the conclusion of our worship series, Moral Foundations, as Pastor Tony examines the last moral foundation, Acceptance. While it’s important to stay informed, you can emotionally detach yourself from the outcome no matter which of the candidates win or lose. Learn of four significant benefits you’ll gain simply by creating a space of acceptance. When you empower your decision this election by aligning your choices with your own moral foundations, discover how acceptance surpasses and alleviates all anxiety placing you in a posture to make love real for others.

 

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/06/20 

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. 

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn 

Scripture Reference: Phil 4:6-7; Gita 2:47, 48 

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw  

 

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We all want to “fit in” and feel accepted. Think back to your early school yard experiences. No one wanted to be the last kid picked for foursquare or dodgeball. Although we may have blamed others for making us feel as though we didn’t measure up, it is innately human to feel inconsequential and unimportant; perhaps, even unclean. The human condition is to repeatedly explore and determine what corrupts or defiles a person from living in community. To be pure and chaste, is to be clean and worthy to belong. Join us this week for our continued worship series, Moral Foundations, as our guest speaker, Rev. Scott Jones, examines the fifth of six moral foundations, Sanctity. Reflect on how often you categorize or judge others about everything from politics to mask-wearing. Explore how Jesus spoke to our human propensity to find sanctity from the outside in. Discover the paradox of finding true liberation and sanctity only when you reexamine the condition of your heart and instead look inside out.

 

What does your moral foundations profile look like? Elections offer us the perfect opportunity to reflect upon our morals and intuitive ethics that shape our narratives and virtues. While the culture wars and populist movements are beginning to gain momentum, where do you stand? On November 3rd, consider what “sanctity” means for you.

 

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/23/20

Preaching: Rev. Scott Jones

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Matt.15:10-20 

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw  

 

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