Lisa and I start a new subseries discussing the beauty of spiritual mothering. I caution about President Trumps many Executive Orders, unpack Tamar's revenge against Judah, recount the sending of the demons into the swine and contemplate the mystery of mothering the Messiah.

Lisa and I consider the wisdom of looking forward as God promises new beginnings. I seek to temper expectations for the Trump presidency. We look at parallels between Joseph and Jesus and we expose the folly of seeing Jesus as a means to any end.

This encore presentation considers the story of Elisha and the bears who ate his mockers. It explores how our gathering for worship is a taste of heaven and remembers that great hero, Shannon Sproul.

An encore presentation considering the economic principle of opportunity cost. Plus, an ode to snow skiing and a celebration of God's grace.

In this encoure presentation we look at the fourth of the seven churches in Asia, explore the informal fallcy known as Bulverism and share a story that reminds us of the meaning of Christmas presents.

I give thanks for a godly man who prayed and changed my life, explore the meaning and defend the doctrine of Limited Atonement and introduce Pastor Pinhead, and the education he received.

In this repeat performance we consider the glory that God is intimate, near to us. We likewise look at the reality and limits to corporate guilt, and finally encourage the reading of Ray Bradbury's classic, The Illustrated Man.

A classic holiday episode of the JCE podcast looks at the value and importance of holidays, remembers a hero you never heard of and gives thanks for our listeners.

I give thanks for 8 years with Lisa. I explore the destructiveness of tariffs. In Month of Sundays we look at Jacob favoring Joseph; in In the Beginning we consider God opening Sarah's womb. And finally, we explore the folly of turning Jesus into a means.