An advertisement for a theater company leads Donyale to reconsider Isaiah 11:1-8, and the meaning of these verses on the Branch of Jesse.

This scripture, she says, is a story of hope. God was calling those who heard it to put their trust in him alone. He still is.

“This hope is sturdy enough for you and me today.”

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Today’s question puts the formula of our worship services under a microscope. The group examines what elements of a service really matters and the roles that lay and clergy people play.

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In a world and a time marked by despair, Andy chooses to focus on the message that Easter brings - one of miraculous, incredible hope.

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Andy, Brandi, and Ben dissect the cons of staying busy for the sake of being busy. Moreover, the struggle to slow down our lifestyle.

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Mark 11:15-18

Andy is caught up by the moment that we are at in society, and so today's sermon starts off on a somber note before he begins to further explore the text of Jesus flipping over the moneychangers' tables, and why Jesus acted so harshly at the temple that day.

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The group discuss the different ways they’re each adapting to daily life during the Covid-19 quarantine and the struggle of battling loneliness as a result of social distancing.

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Andy talks about a man born blind and how Jesus healed him, and in light of current times, how we deal with those who are in struggle. "There is pain," he says. "There is suffering. And when we let that speak to us, I think it influences the Scripture greatly."

John 9:1-7, 35-41

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The group begins today’s discussion picking up our conversation from last week’s episode and touching on the priesthood of all believers. However, they decide to hijack the question and talk through how they think the current pandemic will effect how we practice being the church.

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Andy jokes his way through the troubles of quarantine, before turning to talking about having compassion for those dealing with the realities of the situation, reaching out to those around us, and grounding ourselves on the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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The group tackle what the rules are in taking communion during extreme times and what make separates communion from a love feast.

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