The story of the betrayal of Jesus by Judas shows what we are capable of doing without understanding the gravity or consequences of our actions. We explore this in Episode 45: BETRAYAL of the Hesedim Podcast by Reverend Dr. Garnett Roper.

Are your prayers being heard? We consider this today on Sunday January 17 - International Day of Prayer - in Episode 44: PRAYER in the Hesedim Podcast by Reverend Dr. Garnett Roper.

*Can God use the evil we see in the world's affairs today for good?'*

We review an example in a well-known account of Genesis in Episode 43: JOSEPH of the Hesedim Podcast by Reverend Dr. Garnett Roper.

The discovery of the birth of the Christ Child through the scientific approach of the Magi highlights how religion can distract and fail at its true purpose; to serve the needs of the people, particularly the most vulnerable. Let us reaffirm religion's role through the story of Christ s Birth in Episode 42: FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY of the Hesedim Podcast by Reverend Dr. Garnett Roper.

The Advent Story shows how the simple people of limited means like Mary and Joseph, the Shepherds and Simeon can revolutionize mankind's history, our own personal lives, our community and culture. Episode 41: THE POWER OF LITTLE PEOPLE of the Hesedim Podcast by Reverend Dr. Garnett Roper applies the Gospel of Luke to how we should better integrate, serve and acknowledge those often unrecognized in society.

How can we achieve the unmitigated joy as described in Psalm 126, where it says, "We were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues filled with songs of joy. "*

We explore this hopeful prospect in Episode 40: A TIME TO DREAM AGAIN of the Hesedim Podcast by Reverend Dr. Garnett Roper.

On this 3rd Advent of the season we reflect on navigating difficult situations, people and anxieties in Episode 39: JOY AND PEACE of the Hesedim Podcast by Reverend Dr. Garnett Roper.

The story of Hannah and her son Samuel as told in the Old Testament shares the character, conduct, tone and examples to be set by leaders. We explore this framework in Episode 38: THE TEMPTATION OF LEADERSHIP in the Hesedim Podcast by Reverend Dr. Garnett Roper.

Today marks the first Sunday of the Advent. To commemorate we will explore the first coming of Jesus Christ and his return as Lord and Judge in Episode 37: THE ADVENT of the Hesedim Podcast by Reverend Dr. Garnett Roper.

How does the story of the Shunamite Woman from the Book of 2nd Kings model generosity and kindness and the benefit they bring to our lives and communities? Join this discourse in Episode 36: KINDNESS of the Hesedim Podcast by Reverend Dr. Garnett Roper.