To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Mark appears to have been a source document for Matthew and Luke as well as for the most succinct and action-oriented. We'll explore this gospel for its content and gems for our spiritual lives. Join us!

To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Mark appears to have been a source document for Matthew and Luke as well as for the most succinct and action-oriented. We'll explore this gospel for its content and gems for our spiritual lives. Join us!

Biblical archeology and scholarship have revealed much about the time of Jesus: the culture in which he lived, the understanding that the people of his time might have had about his teachings, what Jesus likely said, and what he did not, among the sayings attributed to him. With this information comes an understanding of the historical Jesus that gives context to his words and teachings in contrast and comparison to what has developed as traditional Christianity through the ages since he walked the earth. Join E.J. and Karen as they discuss these distinctions and how they impact our spiritual lives today.

Biblical archeology and scholarship have revealed much about the time of Jesus: the culture in which he lived, the understanding that the people of his time might have had about his teachings, what Jesus likely said, and what he did not, among the sayings attributed to him. With this information comes an understanding of the historical Jesus that gives context to his words and teachings in contrast and comparison to what has developed as traditional Christianity through the ages since he walked the earth. Join E.J. and Karen as they discuss these distinctions and how they impact our spiritual lives today.

In the sixth Century BCE, before Socrates, Plato or Jesus, Siddhartha Gautama lived and awakened in awareness, becoming known as the Buddha, or "the enlightened one."  In this program, we compare the teachings of Jesus as described in the five Gospels with the teachings of the Buddha as recorded by his disciples. Join Karen and E.J. as they compare their words in this fascinating study of our spiritual life as taught by two of the greatest spiritual teachers the world has ever known.

In the sixth Century BCE, before Socrates, Plato or Jesus, Siddhartha Gautama lived and awakened in awareness, becoming known as the Buddha, or "the enlightened one." In this program, we compare the teachings of Jesus as described in the five Gospels with the teachings of the Buddha as recorded by his disciples. Join Karen and E.J. as they compare their words in this fascinating study of our spiritual life as taught by two of the greatest spiritual teachers the world has ever known.

Because Paul wrote his letters without meeting Jesus and before the Gospels were written, he developed his own interpretations of the meaning of Jesus' life. As we look closely at the writing of the Gospels, we see that the contrast between Paul's evolving theology and the teachings of Jesus make for interesting comparisons and contradictions. Join us!

Because Paul wrote his letters without meeting Jesus and before the Gospels were written, he developed his own interpretations of the meaning of Jesus' life. As we look closely at the writing of the Gospels, we see that the contrast between Paul's evolving theology and the teachings of Jesus make for interesting comparisons and contradictions. Join us!

The stories found in the books of Jonah and Ruth reflect an expanded view of the post-exilic identity of the "chosen people" that included all those who accepted one God as their God. These books of the canonical bible reflect this growing acceptance that all are called to be "people of God."  Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the meaning found in these stories of love and redemption and what we can apply to our lives.

The stories found in the books of Jonah and Ruth reflect an expanded view of the post-exilic identity of the chosen people that included all those who accepted one God as their God. These books of the canonical bible reflect this growing acceptance that all are called to be people of God.  Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the meaning found in these stories of love and redemption and what we can apply to our lives.