Commons Church Podcast

There are stories about people in the bible that we love to love. These are the stories everyone seems to know: famous daughters, brave judges, and influential church planters.

They wait in broad daylight for us to discover something new, as if to say, “There’s more to me than what you think you know and love.”

For as much as the bible is about God, it would be nothing without people. And the thing about people is that even while they change, they also stay the same. Century after century, people get lost, make a new home, and find love. People stand up for what they believe in, step outside their comfort zones, become the leader they didn’t know they could be. They mess up, try again, and find joy in surprising places. It is holy to be human.

Let’s examine four biblical figures, their familiar place in the narrative, and what they represent about the world in which they lived. Without a doubt, we will find God’s commitment to our empowerment through the verses written about these people. The stories of Ruth, Deborah, Junia, and Mary Magdalene are still shining with bright light.

There are stories about people in the bible that we love to love. These are the stories everyone seems to know: famous daughters, brave judges, and influential church planters.

They wait in broad daylight for us to discover something new, as if to say, “There’s more to me than what you think you know and love.”

For as much as the bible is about God, it would be nothing without people. And the thing about people is that even while they change, they also stay the same. Century after century, people get lost, make a new home, and find love. People stand up for what they believe in, step outside their comfort zones, become the leader they didn’t know they could be. They mess up, try again, and find joy in surprising places. It is holy to be human.

Let’s examine four biblical figures, their familiar place in the narrative, and what they represent about the world in which they lived. Without a doubt, we will find God’s commitment to our empowerment through the verses written about these people. The stories of Ruth, Deborah, Junia, and Mary Magdalene are still shining with bright light.

There are stories about people in the bible that we love to love. These are the stories everyone seems to know: famous daughters, brave judges, and influential church planters.

They wait in broad daylight for us to discover something new, as if to say, “There’s more to me than what you think you know and love.”

For as much as the bible is about God, it would be nothing without people. And the thing about people is that even while they change, they also stay the same. Century after century, people get lost, make a new home, and find love. People stand up for what they believe in, step outside their comfort zones, become the leader they didn’t know they could be. They mess up, try again, and find joy in surprising places. It is holy to be human.

Let’s examine four biblical figures, their familiar place in the narrative, and what they represent about the world in which they lived. Without a doubt, we will find God’s commitment to our empowerment through the verses written about these people. The stories of Ruth, Deborah, Junia, and Mary Magdalene are still shining with bright light.

There are stories about people in the bible that we love to love. These are the stories everyone seems to know: famous daughters, brave judges, and influential church planters.

They wait in broad daylight for us to discover something new, as if to say, “There’s more to me than what you think you know and love.”

For as much as the bible is about God, it would be nothing without people. And the thing about people is that even while they change, they also stay the same. Century after century, people get lost, make a new home, and find love. People stand up for what they believe in, step outside their comfort zones, become the leader they didn’t know they could be. They mess up, try again, and find joy in surprising places. It is holy to be human.

Let’s examine four biblical figures, their familiar place in the narrative, and what they represent about the world in which they lived. Without a doubt, we will find God’s commitment to our empowerment through the verses written about these people. The stories of Ruth, Deborah, Junia, and Mary Magdalene are still shining with bright light.

There are so many stories about people in the bible that, with eyes wide open, disturb. In the history of interpretation, explanations abound. We hear that these folks had it coming, that their differences were unacceptable, that they were vulnerable and weak.

As disturbing as these stories feel, they don't disappear. They wait in the shadows as if to say, "Our pain is real and held by God in this sacred story."

For as much as the bible is about people, it's about God. And while God elevates people to positions of priest, prophet, and king, God also pays close attention to people who exist in the margins. The assaulted partners, the tired mothers, the children forced to flee their homes. It's holy to be human.

Let's examine four biblical figures, their place in the shadows of the text, and what they represent about a world where bad things happen to all kinds of people. Maybe we'll never find a hurried rescue, but instead, God revealed in the shadow lives of Bathsheba, Hagar, Tamar, and Eve.

There are so many stories about people in the bible that, with eyes wide open, disturb. In the history of interpretation, explanations abound. We hear that these folks had it coming, that their differences were unacceptable, that they were vulnerable and weak.

As disturbing as these stories feel, they don't disappear. They wait in the shadows as if to say, "Our pain is real and held by God in this sacred story."

For as much as the bible is about people, it's about God. And while God elevates people to positions of priest, prophet, and king, God also pays close attention to people who exist in the margins. The assaulted partners, the tired mothers, the children forced to flee their homes. It's holy to be human.

Let's examine four biblical figures, their place in the shadows of the text, and what they represent about a world where bad things happen to all kinds of people. Maybe we'll never find a hurried rescue, but instead, God revealed in the shadow lives of Bathsheba, Hagar, Tamar, and Eve.

There are so many stories about people in the bible that, with eyes wide open, disturb. In the history of interpretation, explanations abound. We hear that these folks had it coming, that their differences were unacceptable, that they were vulnerable and weak.

As disturbing as these stories feel, they don't disappear. They wait in the shadows as if to say, "Our pain is real and held by God in this sacred story."

For as much as the bible is about people, it's about God. And while God elevates people to positions of priest, prophet, and king, God also pays close attention to people who exist in the margins. The assaulted partners, the tired mothers, the children forced to flee their homes. It's holy to be human.

Let's examine four biblical figures, their place in the shadows of the text, and what they represent about a world where bad things happen to all kinds of people. Maybe we'll never find a hurried rescue, but instead, God revealed in the shadow lives of Bathsheba, Hagar, Tamar, and Eve.

There are so many stories about people in the bible that, with eyes wide open, disturb. In the history of interpretation, explanations abound. We hear that these folks had it coming, that their differences were unacceptable, that they were vulnerable and weak.

As disturbing as these stories feel, they don't disappear. They wait in the shadows as if to say, "Our pain is real and held by God in this sacred story."

For as much as the bible is about people, it's about God. And while God elevates people to positions of priest, prophet, and king, God also pays close attention to people who exist in the margins. The assaulted partners, the tired mothers, the children forced to flee their homes. It's holy to be human.

Let's examine four biblical figures, their place in the shadows of the text, and what they represent about a world where bad things happen to all kinds of people. Maybe we'll never find a hurried rescue, but instead, God revealed in the shadow lives of Bathsheba, Hagar, Tamar, and Eve.

Upside Down Apocalypse is available July 5, 2022 

In this series, we're going to take a look at a Jesus-centred interpretation of the book of Revelation. In this video we'll talk about:

00:00 Introduction
01:00 A Closer Look
03:25 Second Chances
04:40 Judgement and Redemption 
06:55 Power and Control 
08:29 Profound Hope

This video is part 6 of 6.

Preorder links:
US https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652664496&sr=8-1
Canada https://www.amazon.ca/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Upside Down Apocalypse is available July 5, 2022 

In this series, we're going to take a look at a Jesus-centred interpretation of the book of Revelation. In this video we'll talk about:

00:00 Introduction
01:15 Har Megiddo
03:12 Ground Zero
04:20 The Rider on the White Horse
08:42 Subversion of our Expectations 

This video is part 5 of 6.

Preorder links:
US https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652664496&sr=8-1
Canada https://www.amazon.ca/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=