Religion and rules. They usually go hand-in-hand and are used for the powerful few to control those ‘below’ them. Jesus created a new way… a better way. A way that prioritizes people over rules. A way that has provided freedom for millions of people.

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Why are Christians so judgmental? If Jesus himself said, “Do not judge,” then why are the people who claim to know him the best often the best at judging others? The answer and the solution might surprise you.

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What often keeps us from understanding the real Jesus is all the religion that’s been wrapped around his movement. As we peel back the layers and take a closer look, we see that the same things we reject about religion Jesus also rejected. In this episode we discover that following Jesus doesn’t mean we have to change everything about ourselves and conform to religious expectations. Following Jesus means transforming into even more of who we were created to be.

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Often winning means someone else loses. We win arguments and lose friendships. It puts us all in a constant spiral of anger and revenge. Following Jesus offers another way. There’s a better way to win. 

Part 3 of our “A Better Way” series.

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“All you need is love.” “Why can’t we all just love each other?” For many the idea of LOVE changing society seems like a naïve idealistic dream. “That’s not how the real world works,” we argue. Maybe we don’t understand REAL LOVE.

Part 2 of our “A Better Way” series.

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Michael, Donna & Aaron play Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) from their homes. We hope this song is a reminder of God’s amazing grace for you!

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As we walk through this time of polarized chaos does it, again, have to be one side against another? There is a better way. We can be part of the problem or we can be the solution. Let’s walk a new path together.

Part 1 of our “A Better Way” series.

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▶ Book recommendations: Be the Bridge: Pursuing Gods Heart for Racial Reconciliation, LaTasha Morrison: https://www.powells.com/book/-9780525…

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Loving your neighbor involves listening to and understanding your neighbor. Here’s Jamiel’s perspective on being Black in America.

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Jesus created the Church to reflect his love to the world. But, often, this is not what the Church or Christians are known for. How can we use this time to re-focus on the purpose of the Church?

“Where do we go from here?” Why Church? Part 7

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