In this introductory conversation, Pastors Clint and Michael explore the basic vocabulary, history, cultural impact, and theological foundation that will be necessary for studying the seven deadly sins and their corresponding virtues. Don't miss this important conversation and don't miss a single vice or virtue released every Tuesday morning through the season of Lent!

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When Jacob blesses his twelve sons, he both recounts some of the most notable moments in his family's history but he also prophetically points towards some of the character and future experience of the twelve tribes of Israel. Join the Pastors as they explore Jacob's blessing of Simeon, Reuben, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, and Dan.

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When Jacob goes to bless his son Joseph, he goes to the next level blessing his two grandsons as well. Join the pastors as they explore this recurring theme of generational blessings and how Jacob's subversion of our expectation will later be significant to the Old Testament stories of the twelve tribes of Israel.

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Lots of us think that we know something about the 7 deadly sins, join Pastors Clint and Michael as they introduce their new podcast series (which will be recorded live) where they explore both the 7 deadly sins (Vices) but also their opposing Virtues. This will be a thoughtful and engaging series where we are all invited to explore how easy it is for these sins to take root in our lives and how important it is to remain firmly reliantly upon the grace of Jesus Christ in everything that we do and say.

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God's blessing is so great that it makes the entire might of Egypt looks small and when Jacob comes to the end of his life, he demands that Joseph return his body to his ancestors in the land of God's promise.

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Joseph's family come before Pharaoh, and he favors them with the choicest land in Egypt. And yet, even though Joseph's father Jacob stands before the most powerful man in the world, Jacob goes out of his way to offer a blessing upon him. It turns out that the blessing comes not from earthly power but God's faithful presence, a lesson that can be easy to forget amidst the difficulties of our lives.

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Not every story in Genesis has a happy ending. In fact, every character thus far had at least one very dark season. Today, Joseph is reunited with his father at the same time that God renews his covenantal promise that he had made to Abram and Isaac. In one short chapter, reconciliation leads to blessing, which leads to rejoicing, and an eternal reminder that God is faithful. Join the Pastors as they explore Genesis Chapter 46 and Israel's reuniting with his long-lost son.

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When Joseph, on the order of Pharaoh, sends his brothers home laden with gifts, he instructs them to bring his father to Egypt so that he could see him with his own eyes. Jacob, hardly able to believe that his son is alive, resolves to travel to Egypt at any cost so that he can see his long-lost son with his own eyes. Join the Pastors as they discuss this moving part of the story and explore its many significant details.

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Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they offer some concluding thoughts on how Christians can live a more unhindered life. No matter what we have learned about ourselves in the midst of this self-assessment, it all hinges on whether we are willing to put that knowledge into practice. Don't miss this down to earth conclusion of the Unhindered series!

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This moment has been building for chapters and it finally arrives! Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers, and in a scene rarely scene in the scriptures, he weeps over them. With all of the challenges that he has seen along the way, Joseph makes a stunning profession of faith in God and we catch a glimpse of this remarkable display of reconciliation and forgiveness. Don't miss this amazing passage and a pinnacle moment in the life of Joseph.

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