Light Living

For the session to be discussed on March 14, 2021

John 3:14-21

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Crystal Shepherd

Daniel Glaze

What is the difference between belief and trust, and how does that distinction affect how we live out our faith? Is it enough to believe? Or are we called to go deeper and trust? We grapple with a text that includes the famous John 3:16 passage in this episode.

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Turning the Tables

For the session to be discussed on March 7, 2021

John 2:13-22

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Bert Montgomery

David Adams

In this episode we consider Jesus’ angry response to the commerce and corruption happening in the temple. As he flips the tables, we wonder about how greed and corruption can creep into our practices. What does it mean to clean our house in our time?

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Lose to Gain

For the session to be discussed on February 28, 2021

Mark 8:31-38

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Bert Montgomery

David Adams

This episode features Peter pulling Jesus aside to ask, “did you really mean to say that?” We discuss the ways our expectations can get in the way of our ability to really understand the radical nature of Jesus’ message. In particular, Jesus’ claim that we must lose ourselves in order to gain.

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Walkabout

For the session to be discussed on February 21, 2021

Mark 1:9-15

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Bert Montgomery

Daniel Glaze

In this episode we talk about temptation. We discuss taking temptations seriously, for they have consequences that are real and often go beyond ourselves. What did it mean for Jesus to be tempted and what do we learn about how our faith can help us in those moments?

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Friends in High Places

For the session to be discussed on February 14, 2021

Mark 9:2-9

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Bert Montgomery

Daniel Glaze

In this episode we talk about mountains and high places as we consider this passage on the transfiguration of Jesus. What are our “mountaintop experiences” like and how do they influence our time in the valley where we live our lives?

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Notes

* Bert mentions the song, “The Mountain” by Daniel Bailey in his comments.

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Rest Time

For the session to be discussed on February 7, 2021

Mark 1:29-39

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Bert Montgomery

Daniel Glaze

In this episode we explore the notion of rest and our need for it. How does our culture’s fixation with busyness and productivity hinder real rest? What is the cost to our spirits and our relationships from lack of rest? How might rest and humility be connected?

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Teaching that Heals

For the session to be discussed on January 31, 2021

Mark 1:21-28

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Bert Montgomery

Daniel Glaze

In this episode we discuss Jesus exorcising a demon from a man. What demons possess us? What demons possess our society and culture? How do we cast out these demons with the power of love?

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Repent and Believe

For the session to be discussed on January 24, 2021

Mark 1:14-20

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Bert Montgomery

Daniel Glaze

In this episode we discuss Jesus calling a collection of fishermen to follow him. What does it mean to answer that call — to follow? We discuss the sacrificial nature of following, and consider what it means to follow in times of turmoil and uncertainty.

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Follow Me

For the session to be discussed on January 17, 2021

John 1:43-51

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Bert Montgomery

Daniel Glaze

In this episode we discuss Jesus calling Philip and Nathanael. What does it mean to follow someone? This leads to a conversation about evangelism, both good and bad expressions. In the midst of the conversation we also discuss a new approach to sharing faith: The Way of Mission.

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Notes

* David describes a fresh approach to sharing your faith: The Way of Mission

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Much Ado About Baptism

For the session to be discussed on January 10, 2021

Mark 1:4-11

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Bert Montgomery

Daniel Glaze

This episode considers the mystery of baptism, and in particular, the baptism of Jesus. Why was Jesus baptized? What is the meaning of our baptisms?

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