Emmaus Church Northfield

In this episode pastor Abe has a conversation with Dan Kahl about birds and birding. They discuss what birds to be looking for this time of year, how to attract birds to your backyard or window, and Dan also dispels some common misconceptions about birds. If you have a love and fascination with birds this will be an episode you will enjoy!

John 21:1-19

Luke 24:13-34

In this episode pastor Abe talks with Elaine Nesbit and pastor Susan Quinnell about mental health. Elaine and Susan have insightful things to share on the topic. They talk about what can be helpful for our health in a time of limited social interaction, and they also share some thoughts about the Emmaus mental illness preaching series from February. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode Nate Engle and Judd Lohmann join pastor Abe to talk about money. There is a lot of uncertainty right now around money. Nate and Judd each weigh in on money management during this time of uncertainty: what to consider regarding stimulus checks, what to make of the stock market right now and the importance of helping people out. Enjoy!

John 20:19-29

In this episode pastor Abe analyzes Ecclesiastes 3:5. What do the phrases "cast away stones" and "gather stones together" refer to? How do these phrases fit within the poem of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8? And what material in the Old Testament can help our understanding? Abe offers six different interpretations and weighs some of the strengths and weaknesses of each of them.

Luke 24:1-12

In this episode pastor Abe has a conversation with Lois Lindbloom about spiritual discernment, spiritual companionship. Right now, during the COVID-19 epidemic, we have collectively been tossed into a wilderness with no map. Voices like Lois' are a non-anxious presence for each one of us. This episode is a must listen.