Heart and Mind

Dr. George Gordon, Emeritus Minister of Congregational Care, Country Club Christian Church, leads this discussion of self-observation, a process that aids us in detecting our deeper motivations for our actions, a prelude to serving others. Service without awareness frequently results in as much damage as good. In the spirit of Jesus who both retreated and acted, we will think about what that means for our lives.

Original Air Date: 2-24-2020

Dr. Mike Graves presents part 2 in the study, "Short Stories by Jesus: A Closer Look at the Parables." According to Mark’s Gospel, Jesus did not speak to his followers “except in parables,” which is something of an exaggeration. But not by much since it was clearly his favorite way of teaching. Parables, however, are not simple stories; they are more like puzzling riddles. In these lectures, we’ll look at several parables, trying to figure out their meaning and why Jesus spoke in riddles.

Original Air Date: 2-10-2020

Dr. Mike Graves presents part 1 in the study "Short Stories by Jesus: A Closer Look at the Parables." According to Mark’s Gospel, Jesus did not speak to his followers “except in parables,” which is something of an exaggeration. But not by much since it was clearly his favorite way of teaching. Parables, however, are not simple stories; they are more like puzzling riddles. In these lectures, we’ll look at several parables, trying to figure out their meaning and why Jesus spoke in riddles.

Original Air Date: 2-3-2020

Dr. Mike Graves presents part 2 in this study of the cross, one of the most central icons in Christianity, adorning churches everywhere. But what does it mean? What was accomplished on the cross with the death of Jesus? Explore these questions as well as what scholars call models of atonement, how we are made right with God.

Original Air Date: 11-11-2019

Dr. Mike Graves presents part 1 in this study of the cross, one of the most central icons in Christianity, adorning churches everywhere. But what does it mean? What was accomplished on the cross with the death of Jesus? Explore these questions as well as what scholars call models of atonement, how we are made right with God.

Original Air Date: 11-4-2019

Part 2 of a discussion between Dr. Mike Graves and Dr. David May, Professor of New Testament, Central Seminary, analyzing the book of Revelation. This study considers a variety of legitimate “doors” for entering into the last book in the Bible so as to appreciate its visual, theological, poetic, and pastoral depth of meaning.

Original Air Date: 10-14-2019

Part 1 of a discussion between Dr. Mike Graves and Dr. David May, Professor of New Testament, Central Seminary, analyzing the book of Revelation. This study considers a variety of legitimate “doors” for entering into the last book in the Bible so as to appreciate its visual, theological, poetic, and pastoral depth of meaning.

Original Air Date: 10-7-2019

Country Club Christian Church and Dr. Mike Graves present part 2 in this look at Romans, the Apostle Paul’s most important letter, and most confusing... “a long and winding road.” But it’s worth another look, especially since there are alternative ways of reading it that have started to surface.

Original Air Date: 9-23-19