What does it really mean to live forever? In this episode, we dive into the promise of eternal life — not just as a future hope, but as a present reality shaping how we live today.

We still find ourselves marveling at the empty tomb. We struggle to comprehend life beyond death. However, through Easter faith that Jesus rose from the dead, we have the hope of abundant and eternal life.

It seems like an oxymoron to celebrate the Passion of Jesus Christ. However, this sacrificial act of God is the basis of our forgiveness of sin, redemption of our lives, and hope for eternity.

Hope Springs Eternal Episode 31: Christian Hope

This session explores the aspect of God's grace that leads us through changed lives that are in alignment with God's intention and will for each of us. We also discuss the human condition that settles for grace that rids us of our guilt and shame, but does not lead to changed lives. God's grace and our cooperation leads to a process of transformation that impacts the world in addition to our own lives.

Ricky and Kaiti discuss discipleship- who we follow and how we are distinct from the world.

We clarify who should be at the center of worship. We discuss the importance of both personal and communal worship. We also explore how both presence and participation are critical elements of worship.

In today's episode, we discuss what it means to Belong to God, the Body of Christ, and be a full participant in God's ongoing acts of grace. We discuss the importance of both full presence and active participation in God's work in the world. We also discuss concerns of self-centered desires instead of selfless servanthood and service.

Today we explore the two sacraments observed in the United Methodist Church - Baptism and Holy Communion. We discuss the meaning of each of these sacraments and how they are practiced in our faith tradition. We will also discuss other ordinances of the church and how other expressions of Christianity observe sacraments.

We discuss the call to be the church is such a way that Christ is embodied in its life. We also explore the human struggles to embrace this call as the church is too often defined by disunity and struggle. The Body of Christ is characterized by a unity and selflessness that is transformative to the members and the world.