For the spirit of the city

For the spirit of the city

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For the spirit of the city episodes

  • Anthony Gaboton 7-21-20
    As we remember the life of Civil Rights Activists John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian, coronavirus cases continue to increase and the country is still politically at unrest, "Do we really understand what God is up to or understand God at all?" This week Min. Anthony Gaboton explores this inquiry through Psalms 139:12.
    16 min
  • Rev. Joel Blunk 7-14-20
    This week Rev. Joel Blunk shares the 'Parable of the Sower' from the Gospel of Matthew. He demonstrates how Jesus's stories, and the idea of the suffering servant, contrasts from the imperial narrative of the Romans; and what that means for us as believers in today's world.
    11 min
  • Lindsey Franklin 7-7-20
    Transformation and healing of our city also demands us to take a deep look at ourselves. This week Associate Pastor, Lindsey Franklin, looks to Paul’s letter to the Romans, and explores the ideas of sin, grace, and trauma and how we hold each in our bodies.
    11 min
  • Rev. Dr. Lisa Johnson 6-30-20
    Rev. Dr. Lisa Johnson looks to the book of Nehemiah (the King's cup bearer) as a figure to gain wisdom from during our hardships. Recognizing that we all need some help sometimes.
    16 min
  • Rev. Joel Blunk 6-23-20
    As protests continue across the city, there is an expansion of consciousness around what it means to be "anti-racist?" Rev. Joel Blunk explores this in context of scriptures and theology of crucifixion and resurrection.
    15 min
  • Anthony Gaboton Jr 5-16-20
    As political unrest and Covid-19 continues to impact Richmond, VA and the world at large; in his first sermon from Richmond Hill, community resident Anthony Gaboton Jr wrestles with Sunday's liturgical scriptures on heaven, hell, and the cost of discipleship.
    13 min
  • Lindsey Franklin 6-9-20
    The Holy Spirit is moving in Richmond, Virginia. Tonight, we hear Paul's benediction in 2 Corinthians and wrestle with what it means to seek peace amidst systems of injustice. We find hope in the grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit. June 9, 2020.
    10 min
  • Rev. Joel Blunk 5-26-20
    Rev. Joel Blunk explores how Oneness in God is not necessarily after we die, but can be found in the here and now, beyond the materialism of today's society. May 26, 2020.
    8 min
  • Rev. Dr. Lisa Johnson 5-12-20
    Rev. Dr. Lisa Johnson explores how the Syrophoenician woman in the Gospel of Mark was able to procure Jesus's blessing in spite of her being an outsider; highlighting the grace of God which exceeds human boundaries. May 12, 2020
    15 min

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