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!

From what perspective do you hear stories? Does it make a difference at all? We'll wrestle with these questions and hear this story from a perspective you've probably not taken before in today's devotional.

Reading from Eugene Peterson's The Message
Music: The People by Kyle Preston

This new series, introduced today, will build on the popularity of the Advent Devotionals. Each week you'll hear two devotionals; one an early response to the text and the second and more seriously considered devotional. This week you'll receive them on Wednesday and Friday but more normally you'll get them on Tuesday and Thursday.

May this be a blessing to you in your devotional preparations for Sunday! 

We conclude our Advent Devotional with the 24th and Final Chapter of Luke's Gospel. We hear the story of Jesus' Resurrection and consider what it might mean for our Christmas Celebrations today; and beyond!

Musical Credit: Christmas Medley by Two Steps From Hell

Jesus' crucifixion...it's connected to his birth; but more than that, it's connected to us. To find out more listen in!

Holy Communion; it's a profound meal shared across time and space between Jesus and his followers. Today we pause to consider this story and it's place in our lives of faith!

Today we hear the story of the Widow who gave all she had in the Temple Collection. In it we hear echos of what our Christian life looks like. Listen on to find out more!