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What is the focus of the church? COVID-19, Racism, Politics - all cry out for the church’s attention. At one time those right with religion had the church squarely focused on the family. So what then of this day?   

What or who should be centered in the mind’s eye of the church? Should any one of the aforementioned be a main focus? Should all them? What should be the focus of the church and how? Can the bride have any other focus than her bridegroom? Where does Jesus fit into all of this reality?   

In this episode of New Wine UnCorked, Phil, Tony, and Matt dive into the swamplands of church foci - what is it that weighs heavily on the heart of the church?

Everywhere you turn it seems you are confronted with or will soon be confronted with a conspiracy theory. If we step back and look at the sweep of American history, we may be surprised to know that there has often been a predilection for such theorizing.   

It’s in the tap water or in the ‘Covid’ air—just like a conspiracy theory might claim. Maybe you know someone who is a conspiracy theorist or an adherent. Then again, how would you even know? Why does it matter that we discuss this subject? How harmful or healthy could theorizing about conspiracies really be?   

To address many of these types of questions, in this episode of New Wine Tastings Dr Metzger enters the dialogue with Professors Joseph E. Uscinski and John W. Morehead.

Who is the authentic Christian? Where is she and who is training her up?   In this episode of New Wine UnCorked, Phil, Tony, and Matt step onto the world’s stage so to address the movements of this drama playing out before each one of us. Question is, the payers dawning the role of Christian, are they only wearing costumes, or is this role the truth of who they are?

Conspiracy theories come in all sizes and shapes and fall across the ideological and cultural spectrum. A conspiracy theory may be false or true, contrary to what many think. No one wants to be called a conspiracy theorist, as it is a derogatory label, like cult leader or cult member. So when we use both terms to label someone, we are insulting them twice. Now what do you think of the idea that the New Testament may be a conspiracy theory? Someone floating another conspiracy theory and attacking the church?

Dr. Gregory Camp is a historian, who was formerly an associate professor history at Minot State University in North Dakota. He holds an MA in American History and a PhD that included advanced studies in US history to 1860 in the American West. He is the author of Selling Fear: Conspiracy Theories and End-Times Paranoia.

A brilliant look into the theological foundation of the Church, Dr Metzger and Harper’s book “Exploring Ecclesiology” strikes at the heart of today’s need for the church.  Because the church does not simply bear witness to its community – it ultimately bears witness to its God – the need of today is a profound understanding of what it means to be Church.   In this episode of New Wine Table Talks, Drs. Metzger and Harper sit down with Dr Farlow to discuss the theology, the need, and the overarching truth of a robust exploration of the church today so to be the church God calls His people to be.

Exploring Ecclesiology

Most Christians – like many non-Christians—hear or read the word ‘God’ and their immediate , second, and maybe even third thought does not automatically and inevitably think of the Triune Being—Father, Son, and Spirit. Rather, their thought, reality, and idea of “God” points to a supreme monad.  In this episode of New Wine Table Talks Drs. Metzger, Harper and Farlow traverse the landscape and reality of Trinitarian theology so to engage the prospects and perils for Cultural Engagement. #theology #trinitarian #tabletalks #newwinenewwineskins #jesus

You may be familiar with the subject matter of orthodoxy and orthopraxy. But what about orthopathy? No, it is not a weed killer, like “Ortho Weed B Gon”. Orthodoxy deals with right doctrine. Orthopraxy deals with right practice. Orthopathy deals with right passion. If we wish to take to heart the Scriptures’ emphasis on loving God with our whole heart and our diverse neighbors as ourselves, we must account for all three: orthodoxy, orthopraxy, and orthopathy. Today it is my privilege to introduce to you John Morehead and Phil Wyman who will dialogue with me on the important role orthopathy plays in Christian witness and neighborliness in our multifaith world. Orthopathy does not kill multifaith engagement but nourishes it in honor of Jesus and our neighbors of diverse faith traditions and perspectives. Check out the video at the close of this blog post for the full interview.

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Our guest today at “New Wine Tastings” is Micaela Connery. Micaela is the CEO of The Kelsey. The focus of The Kelsey is “Accelerating and advocating for housing where all people, of all abilities and incomes, can thrive.” I was introduced to Micaela and The Kelsey through Greg Goodwin and the Kuni Foundation. Greg shared with me about The Kelsey’s focus on housing and language of “inclusion natives.” I was so intrigued that I asked Greg if he could introduce me to Micaela to find out more about their work. As some of you know, New Wine held a conference on disabilities a year ago and then made this the focus of our autumn retreat last year at the Oregon Coast.

Looking at the landscape of culture brings about a great concern in the midst of all the racial turmoil. While we are certainly concerned about racial turmoil, this is not really a new phenomenon. The racial turmoil has always been there. It’s just that many people are tired of not addressing it in a sustained way. But how long will we be able to sustain our engagement?   

For many people, the racial wounds and trauma go deep. For others, often there is talk of “racial fatigue.” In this episode of New Wine Tastings, we are seeking to deal with strategic soul care to help us continue on the journey and become more resilient to run the race well the entire length of the marathon.   

Two individuals who are very adept in addressing this subject and will help set the pace are…

Dr. Jessica Taylor is the VP of Diversity and Inclusive Development at Multnomah University. She is leading the way forward for Multnomah as an institution/community seeking to grow in racial sensitivity, understanding, and equity. She and her team recently led an amazing workshop that is serving as a catalyst for us this coming year and beyond. Jessica has a professional background in coaching and counseling, and is the author of Between a Rock and a Scarred Place: Relationship Recovery for Hurting Hearts. 

https://www.multnomah.edu/multicultural-engagement/jessica-taylor/   

Pastor David Swanson is the founding pastor of New Community Covenant Church, a multiracial congregation on the South Side of Chicago. He also serves as the CEO of New Community Outreach, a non-profit organization working to reduce causes of trauma and raise opportunities for equity in Chicago. David is also the author of Rediscipling the White Church: From Cheap Diversity to True Discipleship (with a foreword by Brenda Salter McNeil).  

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