Where do we find our acceptance by God? What does it take for us to be welcomed, to be okay, to be justified?

Continuing our series on the parables, we look at Jesus' story about some workers who got what was promised, some who got more than expected, and the different ways we react to grace in our lives.

This week we look at the parable of the Ungrateful Servant, asking what it means that we have been forgiven by God and how that frees us to forgive one another.

We continue our look at the parables with this story about Scripture. What do we make about Jesus' bold claim that miracles don't change people's minds: Scripture does?

Continuing our series on the parables, we look at the parable of the Lost Sons in Luke 15. What does it mean to be lost? How do we find our way back home?

We start off our series on the Parables, and the new semester, with Jesus' brief parables on the treasure and the pearl.

We wrap up our exploration of Narnia and Middle Earth talking about the virtue of friendship: why is it so important for us? How is it a help?

Finishing out our conversation on salvation with Sanctification, we then turn to the vision of the Christian life and faithfulness these works set out. How do we live well in light of eternity?

Day 2 explores the reality of evil in Narnia and Middle Earth, as well as the unseen but ever-active hand of providence. We also look at Repentance and Justification, what happens when the intervention of God begins to work in our own lives.

I got to teach this seminar at SuCo, and wanted to share it here for any who want to give it a listen! This first day we talk about the goal of the seminar, as well as Christ-figures in Middle Earth. Thanks to Fleming Ruteledge, Peter Kreeft, Mike Kruger, Louis Markos, and many others whose insights and teaching on these works has been so helpful!