Faithelement Conversations

Good Soil

For the session to be discussed on July 12, 2020

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

David Adams

In this episode, we discuss a parable that calls us to be “good soil” for seeds. What does it mean to be good soil? How do we cultivate an openness to voices and insights that lead us to grow and be better disciples?

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The Lightness of Discipleship

For the session to be discussed on July 5, 2020

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Crystal Shepherd

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

Bert Montgomery

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” How do we rest in the midst of so much need? How do we embrace the healing properties of rest? Why do we feel guilty for resting?

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Welcoming God

For the session to be discussed on June 28, 2020

Matthew 10:40-42

Crystal Shepherd

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

Bert Montgomery

In this episode, we discuss the ways this passage calls us to treat others as we would Jesus, and how that affects the way we treat others. How powerful are smaller acts of kindness and hospitality? Do the small acts let us off the hook for larger efforts too?

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Lose Your Life

For the session to be discussed on June 21, 2020

Matthew 10:24-39

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

Bert Montgomery

In this episode, we discuss a difficult passage where Jesus points to the conflict that naturally arises as we begin to follow as disciples…inevitably pitting us against the status quo.

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Instructions for the Task

For the session to be discussed on June 14, 2020

Matthew 9:35-10:8

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

Bert Montgomery

What is “the harvest” in today’s passage? We discuss this call from Jesus to the disciples to bring healing and wholeness to this current torn world. As we record, racial injustice is front and center in our land, and is an example of the sort of harvest needing laborers that Jesus describes.

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But Some Doubted

For the session to be discussed on June 7, 2020

Matthew 28:16-20

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

Bert Montgomery

Today’s text is the “Great Commission.” We usually focus on the call given in this famous passage. In this episode, we discuss the ways the disciples may have felt overwhelmed and doubted their own ability to follow this call. How prepared do you and I need to be to act and follow this call? How do our doubts about our own abilities affect our willingness to act?

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Haters Gonna Hate

For the session to be discussed on May 31, 2020

Acts 2:1-21

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

Bert Montgomery

In this episode, for the session for Pentecost Sunday, we discuss the Holy Spirit, and how it moves in our lives both as individuals and, more importantly, as communities.

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Humility Over Fear

For the session to be discussed on May 24, 2020

1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

Bert Montgomery

In this episode we discuss suffering. What does it mean to stand with someone who suffers (especially in these days)? How is prayer a way we join with those who suffer? What about the further step of challenging the systems that bring suffering?

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Wherever You Are

For the session to be discussed on May 17, 2020

1 Peter 3:13-22

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Daniel Glaze

Bert Montgomery

In this episode, Bert shares a personal story of loss about a friend who committed suicide. In the context of this passage from 1 Peter, we discuss depression, loss and how our faith calls us to sit with those who suffer — just as God models.

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Living Stones

For the session to be discussed on May 10, 2020

1 Peter 2:2-10

David Cassady

Nikki Hardeman

Crystal Shepherd

Daniel Glaze

What are the “living stones” referenced in this passage? How do they relate to the “cornerstone” that is Christ? We discuss our need for community to more fully experience Christ, and wonder what this experience of pandemic is revealing about community in Christ.

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