Faithelement Conversations

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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Precious Gift

For the session to be discussed on January 3, 2021

Ephesians 1:3-14

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

David Adams

Bert Montgomery

This episode considers the season of Ephiphany and the kinds of gifts we might bring to Christ. How has the pandemic changed our sense of the kinds of gifts we have and might offer? How might we learn something fresh about God and God’s work in the world by discovering or embracing our gifts?

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Love Instead of Fear

For the session to be discussed on December 27, 2020

Galatians 4:4-7

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

David Adams

Bert Montgomery

Today’s passage from Galatians leads us to discuss the role of the law, of love, and of fear in how we live out our faith. Why are people so prone to using using religion to control one another? What keeps us from finding the motivation we need in the love of God?

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Revealing Love

For the session to be discussed on December 20, 2020

Romans 16:25-27

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

Bert Montgomery

The fourth Sunday of Advent is the Sunday where we focus on love. This year is showing us many forms of love that are costly and expensive, as we care for one another over distances and behind PPE. What sort of love was expressed in the birth of Christ that we now celebrate and share?

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Choosing Joy

For the session to be discussed on December 13, 2020

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Crystal Shepherd

Bert Montgomery

The third Sunday of Advent traditionally focuses on joy. How is joy possible in times of hardship and suffering? What makes joy different than happiness? How do we choose joy as a way of expressing our faith?

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While You Wait

For the session to be discussed on December 6, 2020

2 Peter 3:8-15a

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

Bert Montgomery

Advent is a season of waiting. In the midst of so much darkness this year, how do we go about waiting? Not only how do we celebrate hope, but how do we share that hope with others as a witness of our faith? Are there important things to be about as we are waiting?

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