Ginghamsburg Church Podcast

What about Jesus as Messiah would create such a clash with the political powers that be?  And what might following Jesus have to do with our response to the political and religious authorities of our day?  Taking our cues from Isaiah 53 – Messiah as Suffering Servant – Jesus’” way of suffering” may just answer questions we didn’t even know we were asking.  Jesus followers ultimately come to realize that the power of love is such a greater force than the love of power.

 

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As we read Luke 22, we learn that one of Jesus' beloved disciples has a deep crisis of identity. As a result, he warms by the enemy's fire. Have you succumbed to the same temptation? Learn more about the Ginghamsburg community at ginghamsburg.org.

Betrayal cuts deep. Friendships dissolve, marriages crumble, families disintegrate and we are left wondering, "How did this happen?" Jesus was betrayed, too. Is reconciliation possible?

We like to be in #control.  But what if #surrender became our first thought and not our last-ditch effort when life goes haywire?  Let's learn from Jesus and let the chips fall where they may. A setback is just a set up for a comeback.

Jesus eats with everyone. Period. All the time. What does it mean that Jesus invited every single follower to his table: the betrayer, the denier, and all who abandoned Jesus when he needed them most? Outcast, outsider, or turned off by religion, there’s a place at God’s table for you.

Politics, entertainment and culture have taught us an “enemy mentality” where we call out those who disagree – but Jesus flips the script. We can call our enemies in – to brave spaces of love.

Christianity in 2022 has become known for its judgmental spirit – a negative force far from the teachings of Jesus. Listen in as we honestly press into our next hard conversations, refusing to feed the enemy-making machine.

Drill down into most disagreements about faith and you’ll probably find a Bible issue. But what if we came together with curiosity instead of disagreement? What if the scriptures were a divine invitation to meet us right where we are? Let’s gather to explore the next of our hard conversations: how to read the Bible.

From talking heads to news outlets, conflict increases ratings, dominates social platforms, and permeates our lives. Yet, into this cultural breakdown Jesus calls ordinary folks to be the bridge. Join us as Ginghamsburg embarks on a new series, leaning into the Hard Conversations with tools for the task.

It’s 2022 and we’ve nearly forgotten how to “people”, yet connecting with other humans is at the hub of good health. Consider this your challenge to reignite those life-giving circles of friendship.