Joy & Java

Brian and Kristin discuss the intriguing chapter four from the book of Genesis. Cain gets jealous of Abel and that jealousy leads to anger, which leads to the first recorded murder in the Bible. Even in this dark chapter we can see the goodness of God played out. We hope you are encouraged by listening to this week's discussion!

This week Brian and Kristin talk about Genesis 3 and the sin event that triggered the entrance of evil into the world. Adam and Eve make a terrible decision that costs them intimacy with God and brings about expulsion from the garden. But the story isn't over because God's goodness is still evident even in this situation.

Kristin and Brian discuss the creation of human life this week and the implications for us as we relate to God as the Creator, the Potter, and the ultimate Gardener. God creates the universe, creates the earth, and then plants a garden. He gives the garden to Adam to live in, to steward, and to enjoy! Then he sees that Adam needs an "Ezer" or "helper." But don't get too excited about the term helper...it means something far more significant that you might think!

Brian and Kristin really go deep on this episode of Joy & Java. Don't miss it!

Brian and Kristin unpack the rest of Genesis 1 with their discussion around what it means to bear the image of God and the importance of rest as we seek to live out the goodness of God in our daily lives.

Welcome to a brand new season of Joy and Java! Brian and Kristin are ready to jump into a new season and a new focus of study as Pursuit Friends Network of House Churches is beginning a study in the book of Genesis!

Pastor Brian is joined this week by special guest, Pastor Jack Radcliffe! Kristin is off studying this week extra hard for her studies through Denver Seminary.

We re-cap our February Night Of Worship. This is when both house churches come together for a shared time of worship, communion, and table fellowship. Hear how God moved in our midst and more!

Kristin and Brian work their way through Philippians 2:19-3:4 this week on Joy & Java. They discuss the examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus on which Paul commends to the church at Philippi as examples of men who are living selflessly as Christ did.

Brian and Kristin are joined this week by Pastor Jack Radcliffe who recently moved to NE Ohio and has joined Pursuit Friends Network of House Churches. He is an adjunct professor at Malone University and a pastor who is passionate about helping others learn how to live missionally.

This week we continue our progression through Philippians. We cover 1:27-2:18.

Philippians 1:12-26 is such an encouraging and challenging portion of Paul's letter to the church at Philippi. Kristin and Brian discuss the role of suffering in advancing the gospel and how, if we keep our eyes on Jesus, he can use us to bring glory unto him even through hard circumstances.

Brian and Kristin start a new study in the book of Philippians! Grab a cup of coffee and your Bible and relax as you listen to this week's insightful and helpful episode of Joy & Java!

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