Ground Up Faith

Once again we take up the story of Jesus by the sea. It'c curious that so many stories about Jesus, and the Bible as a whole, take place around water. What might that have to say to us today?

In this episode of the Ground Up Faith Podcast, Dr. Thomas, Emma Sellers, and I have conversation around the topic of race in the United States with a particular eye towards education.

Today we hear the story of Jesus' calling of Peter, James, and John as well as the miraculous catch of fish; what fresh insight will this text hold for your life today?

We again wrestle with the second part of the story of Jesus' return to his hometown Synagogue; this time as a rabbi for the first time. 

In this episode of the Ground Up Faith Podcast, we explore how it often seems that we live in a world more interested in separating us than drawing us together. Yet there are those who work tirelessly to build bridges and draw us together for the common good…today’s guest is one of those people.

Today’s guest is Pastor Eric Shafer, Senior Pastor of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Santa Monica California. Where he is the host of Hope matters, a weekly Youtube Show that features discussions with incredible people. Prior to that he was the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Faith Community Relations for Odyssey Networks; Served as the Director of Communications for the ELCA and more.

In 2012 he was named the 2012 Religion Communicator of the Year. Was the Executive Producer for the 2004 Christmas Special, Davey and Goliath’s Snowboard Christmas. and much much more!

Podchurch is a brief devotional series for you on the go. Only have a few minutes? No worries! Got you covered with Podchurch! Take a few minutes while you're on the go with God! Today, we consider part 2 of Jesus in his Hometown Synagogue.

In this sermon we hear the story of Jesus' return to his hometown synagogue where he reads from the Scroll of the Prophet Isaiah and offers his first Sermon. 

Today we reflect on the power of reading Scripture aloud, in particular places, in the presence of peculiar people.

In today's Episode we sit down with Pastor Mike Rhyne. He served for seven years as the Bishop of the Allegheny Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He sits down with Jonathan to talk about his election, his decision to step away, and the unique insights he gained on the church and the world during those seven years.

Today Jesus enters his hometown Synagogue...But he's not alone. He'a accompanied by The Holy Spirit. This same power and presence with Jesus is found in your life to!