Pondering Theologian

We are looking at Joy in this episode, and how we live out Joy in our lives as Christians. How do we choose to act in joy during this season?

Scriptural references:  Psalm 146:5-10, Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, Luke 1:46b-55

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-Nathaniel AKA the Pondering Theologian

In this episode we look at what it means to pray persistently, and more meaning than I believe is often examined from the Parable of the Persistent Widow.

What does it mean to love God in our actions, and how does that come out in our prayer practices. Listen and let me know what you think!  

Scriptural references: Luke 18:1-8, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Genesis 1:27, Leviticus 19:17-18, Ephesians 6:18

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In this episode I ask us to consider how we view people. We are called to love our neighbor-aka everyone-and in the beginning of the Bible it tells us everyone, is made in the image of God. Do we really view everyone that way? 

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Christians use the word, "hope" a lot. I wonder if it does not mean what we think it means sometimes. I also think that at times, it gives us a way out of things, or it opens us up to not truly believing in something. 

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." -Princess Bride

Scriptural references:  Psalm 33:20-22

Other references

Hymn "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less." https://hymnary.org/text/my_hope_is_built_on_nothing_less

Podcast: Talkin Psych With Dr. Raz  https://open.spotify.com/show/5VWw5cKiNojVV5mnGazLun?si=4f8fdc3b66c041f6

Interesting article about the word, "hope." https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/201807/7-downsides-hope

Interesting articles about the word "Try."  https://lisalarter.com/try-is-a-weak-word/      https://theenglishfarm.com/blog/use-try-correctly

https://elevatemyvibe.com/blogs/love-lingo-blog/words-how-and-why-they-changed-me-and-you-what-is-wrong-with-try

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In this episode we look Advent, and the first week of Advent is the week of Hope. What is the hope in our faith? What is it that we are doing and do we actually inhabit and exhibit hope in the way we live out faith?

Scriptural references: Psalm 122, Isaiah 2:2-5, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44

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In this episode we look at the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax collector. In this there is a great question, do we think more highly of ourselves than our fellow peoples? Where does this play out? In our lives, our actions, words and prayers? Come listen and let me know what you think. 

Scriptural references: Luke 18:9-14

Link to the episode on Pharisees

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H7FBhZv9nub

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For those celebrating thanksgiving today, happy thanksgiving. For those elsewhere in the world, I also wish you a happy thanksgiving. With that I challenge you all to consider what thanksgiving is, and is it just a season? Is it something that is just lip service to God and those around us? Or are we truly thankful in the way we go through life? Come listen to hear more about my thoughts on this. Then let me know what you think!

Article I reference

https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/ibru-ecumenical-centre/the-power-of-thanksgiving/

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In this episode I talk about journeling. Something I find value in, and I hope you will consider it as well.

Listen along and let me know what you think about this episode? Would you like more practices like this explored and talked about in future episodes?

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Do we desire God? We sometimes don't think about what all little aspects of our lives convey about our relationships. When we think about our relationship with God, do we actually want a wholistic relationship? 

Scriptural references:  Psalm 63, Romans 8:18-28, Galatians 5:25, Psalm 119, Isaiah 26, John 6:27, John 7:37

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In this episode I ask the question, what are we doing? What are we working towards? While these are both simple and complex questions, they are important for whatever it is that we are doing in this life. Come along as I share my pondering from this week and wonder, what is the point and where are we going?

Scriptural references: Luke 21:5-19, Isaiah 65:17-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

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