The recent psychological research on power reveals similarities to Jesus' teachings on power. What does this mean for us? What can Harry Potter teach us about power and how to wield it?

We all carry scars, both physical and emotional. Our scars are reminders of deep pain and hurt, but they can also be symbols of healing, strength, and hope. What can Christ-followers learn from Harry Potter about trauma and scars?

Love and self-sacrifice is described as the most powerful and deepest form of magic in the world of Harry Potter. The person of Jesus shows us this is true in our own world. Love has the power to overcome injustice, oppression, and death itself.

Stories have the power to shape our view of ourselves and the world. Jesus didn't teach with lectures and theological sermons. He taught with stories. Many of the stories in our Bible were shaped and influenced by older stories. Join us in the coming weeks as we look at what the Harry Potter stories can teach us about love, suffering, and belonging.

What if the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man has nothing to do with asking Jesus in your heart, but everything to do with how we treat those whom society doesn't value? Wealth is often attributed to feelings of having more worth than others. Studies show people who feel in power are less able to show empathy and compassion. Is it possible society has a power problem, not a wealth problem? What would Jesus say about this?

Listen to Phillip Wright, pastor of The Venues church in Springfield, MO, tell about his journey from conservative Southern Baptist pastor to progressive, LGBT affirming pastor.

People are a source of meaning and happiness in our lives and a source of stress and conflict. How do we find happiness in our relationships with friends, family, or romantic partners? What does Jesus teach us about conflict?

Work takes up so much of our lives. In the midst of the stress, people, and deadlines, how do we find happiness on the job? What can Jesus teach us about happiness and work?

Your story has the power to change you, others, and our world.

How do we move beyond Us vs Them? How do we break down the walls that separate us? Let's look at story from the early church about weird food dreams that teaches us how to move beyond the walls of religion to love all people.