VOICES: Now is the Time by Rev. Melanie Jones by Center Church Richmond

VOICES: Learning to Repent by Brian King by Center Church Richmond

Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is an author, speaker, and professor. He has written such books as "Prophetic Lament" and co-authored, " Unsetting Truths." Enjoy the podcast.

Justin Earley is the author of The Common Rule. He shares with our community the importance of having an awareness of the rituals and habits that form us.

Scripture(s): John 4:7

Bottom Line: living a life of love that shows you’ve been with Jesus, invites others to come along with us and experience.

BIBLE PASSAGE(S): Ruth 1:16

BOTTOM LINE: Regardless of the circumstances, frank friendship makes the choice to commit, because commitment reveals God’s heart.

Scripture(s): Matthew 18; 2nd Corinthians 5:14-20

Bottom Line: The ultimate outcome in conflict is not determining who is “right” or “wrong” - it is in who and what we gain when we are welcomed into community and not ushered into exile.

BIBLE PASSAGE(S): Matthew 18:15-20

BOTTOM LINE: Checking your own reality makes peace a real reality.

Bottom Line: Destructive conflict will happen, but hopeful reconciliation can happen through Jesus.

Scripture(s): Matthew 18:15-20

Bottom Line: You need friendship because friendship is creative God-likeness revealed.

Scripture(s):Genesis 2:4-7