This week on It’s Not Complicated, Jennie, Chase, and Virginia talk about St. Francis of Assisi and St. Hildegard of Bingen. They discuss St. Francis, the story of the stigmata, and Hildegard’s love for the earth and her wild paintings. Along the way, they explore what these two unique saints can teach us about faith and how we experience God. Most importantly, they ask: How do we hear God speaking in our own lives?

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This week on It’s Not Complicated, we begin a new series called The Communion of Saints, where we explore the lives and stories of saints throughout Christian history. Jennie, Chase, and Virginia discuss the lives of two remarkable saints. First, they explore Saint Thecla, a saint of the early Christian Church and a reported follower of the Apostle Paul. Then, they turn to Saint Anthony, whose journey led him to embrace an ascetic life devoted to prayer, faith, and solitude. Join us as we discover the stories, faith, and legacies of these saints and learn what their lives can teach us today.

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Jennie, Chase, and Virginia wrap up our The Vine & the Branches series by taking a look at non-denominational churches and their congregational approach. What does it mean for a church to be led by the congregation, and how does that shape the way it functions, makes decisions, and lives out its faith? Join us for this final conversation as we bring the series to a close!

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In this episode of It's Not Complicated, Jennie and Chase continue their journey through church history, beginning in the 1520s after the Protestant Reformation and exploring influential figures like John Calvin alongside the rise of the Presbyterians, Baptists, and the Radical Reformers. They discuss how these movements shaped Christianity through both shared convictions and significant theological differences.

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Get ready for one of our spiciest episodes yet! Host and AVP Director Alex puts Jennie and Chase to the test as they take on the legendary Hot Ones challenge, eating increasingly hotter wings while answering even hotter questions. From hilarious reactions to unexpected answers, the heat keeps rising with every bite. Will they make it to the final wing? Tune in to watch the sweat and fiery moments unfold in this can't miss episode of It's Not Complicated!

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In this episode of It's Not Complicated, Rev. Jennie and special guest Alex Erwin unpack the history behind the Protestant Reformation, from Martin Luther's 95 Theses to King Henry VIII's creation of the Church of England. They also explore how John Wesley sparked the Methodist movement and how it spread to the American colonies. Join them for an engaging conversation about the events that helped shape the Christian church as we know it today.

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In this episode of It's Not Complicated, Rev. Jennie and Rev. Chase explore the first 1,000 years of Church history and how Christianity evolved after Jesus. They discuss the growth of the universal Church, the significance of the Council of Chalcedon, and the events that eventually led to the divisions between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. Join them as they unpack how these historic moments continue to shape the Church and Christian faith today.

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In the newest episode of It's Not Complicated, Rev. Virginia sits down with special guest Rev. Lindsey Russell, Deacon at Central. Lindsey shares what it means to serve as a Deacon, discusses the differences between Deacons and Elders, and tells the story of her own journey into ministry.

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In this episode of It's Not Complicated, Jennie, Virginia, and Lindsey dive into the wild world of biblical marriage. Starting in Genesis, they unpack stories of concubines, sister wives, polygamy, and divorce, showing that marriage in the Bible was often more complicated than we might expect. They explore how marriage helped shape families and society in the ancient world. Join them as they discover what these surprising stories reveal about God's bigger plan.

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In this episode of It's Not Complicated Jennie, Virginia and Chase discuss the biblical description of women and womanhood in Christianity. They cover various passages and the apostle Paul's writings to analyze how the text in the bible has been used over time to define gender roles in faith.


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