Kristin and Brian unpack chapter 5 of Esther as she sets the table for a couple banquets for the king and Haman (boo!). In doing so, the stage is set for a request that could save her people or doom her to death.

Join Kristin and Brian for an intriguing and encouraging discussion around Esther 4.

Brian and Kristin discuss this very interesting and minimal (from a descriptive point of view) passage from Genesis and the Jacob story. This encounter with God is unique and we can pull so much from this story that is encouraging and helpful for our lives today.

We have God who is patient and meets us right in the middle of our mess to say, "I am still here. I am still working."

Brian and Kristin are back in the Zoom room to talk about what's been happening at Pursuit and continue their study in Genesis!

Brian and Kristin dive into Genesis 20 this week with insights, thoughts, and encouraging words about humanity's sin, how God uses imperfect and deeply flawed people, and God's immense grace and faithfulness. God is the ultimate keeper of promises, and we see that played out (again!) in this portion of the Abraham narrative.

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This is an incredible portion of the Abraham narrative in Genesis, and it would be easy to skip through it quickly into chapter 19. However, Pastors Brian and Kristin take some time to study these verses and unpack what is really going on in Abraham's and God's hearts.

Pastors Brian, Kristin, and Erin discuss Genesis 18:1-15 as they continue their discussion through the book of Genesis. Three visitors enter Abraham's camp and he offers them hospitality. He recognizes the Lord as one of the men, and Sarah overhears their conversation. The conversation then shifts towards Sarah and the Lord encourages her and reaffirms the promise that she will, herself, bear a child!

Pastors Brian and Kristin are joined by Pastor Erin Richer to discuss the covenant and circumcision as a sign of the covenant. This passage is also when God declares that he is Abraham's God and that He has chosen Abraham's people to be a part of the promise!

Don't miss this important episode of Joy and Java!

Hagar and Ishmael are more important to the Genesis narrative than we often give them credit for. Let alone the historical and continuing impact of their legacy. Kristin and Brian discuss how God sees the outcast and powerless and responds with kindness, love, and even blessing! Don't miss this important part of the story!