Mountains and Mustard Seeds

Peace.

We often hear that Jesus is the Prince of Peace, but what does that actually look like in our lives today? How can this be true when we live in a world with continual chaos, dissension, and upheaval? Join Erica as she leads us through Isaiah 11:1-5 (NASB) for the final week of  the advent lectio divina series.

Podcast instrumental music by Scott Holmes and Joseph McDade.

Joy.

Christ's birth marks the coming of Adonai's Messiah: the one who liberates God's people and sets all things right. In a world where sorrow and grief seem to be constant, how can we experience the joy of Christ's liberating power here and now? Join us for the third week of advent in Isaiah 61:1-3 (NASB). 

Podcast instrumental music by Scott Holmes and Joseph McDade.

Love. 

Christmas is all about how God came to earth in the person of Jesus Christ. And yet, in most Christian traditions, the incarnation is something we don't dwell upon nearly as often as the death and resurrection of Christ. What does John have to say about Immanuel, God-with-us? Join us for the second week of advent with this guided lectio divina of John 1:14-16 (NRSVA).

Podcast instrumental music by Scott Holmes and Joseph McDade.

Hope.

This Christmas season if full of expectancy, but how much of that is focused on Jesus? Isaiah and John the Baptist understood the hopeful anticipation of God's Anointed One. Join us this advent season as we prepare our hearts to make room for Jesus each day with this guided lectio divina of Isaiah 40:3-5 (NASB). 

Podcast instrumental music by Scott Holmes and Joseph McDade.

What does Jesus have to say about rest, work, and spiritual expectations? Join Erica as she guides another lectio divina of Matthew 11:25-30 (NRSVA).

Podcast instrumental music by Scott Holmes.

Find a comfy place to read along, pray, and journal as Erica guides a lectio divina of Psalm 23. Stick around afterwards for her own thoughts on the passage and personal reflection.

Podcast instrumental music by Scott Holmes.

How do we separate being from doing? How can we hear from God in our modern busyness? And what does it look like to rest well? Check out the new direction for the podcast and get some insight into Erica's sabbatical.

Podcast theme music by Joseph McDade. 

What in the world is Lectio Divina? How do I do it? Why do I care? Check out a modern take on an ancient spiritual practice. 

Podcast theme music by Joseph McDade.

How much should our Faith impact politics? How much should our politics impact our Faith? What does Jesus have to say about it?

We dive right into some of my favorite books from my Hermeneutics class in this episode. I introduce you to principalism from Duvall and Hay's book Grasping God's Word  and give a brief overview of Misreading Scripture through Western Eyes by O'Brien and Richards. Buckle up for some nerdy-yet-helpful content!