Summary

In this episode of the Sacred Echo podcast, the hosts discuss various parables from Luke 18. They begin with the parable of the unjust judge, emphasizing the importance of persistence in prayer and trusting in God's timing. They then explore the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, highlighting the need for humility and the danger of self-righteousness. The conversation continues with the parable of the children, emphasizing the value of childlike faith. Finally, they discuss the parable of Zacchaeus, focusing on the invitation and response to follow Jesus. In this conversation, Dave, Timothy, and Paddy discuss the importance of the invitation to open the door and make choices in life. They emphasize the need to stay connected to God and pursue Him relentlessly, even when it's not easy. They encourage listeners to hold on through the difficulties and keep holding on, even in times of comfort. The conversation ends with exciting news about an upcoming conference and gratitude for the listeners.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Greetings

03:10

The Parable of the Unjust Judge

11:02

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

21:22

The Parable of the Persistent Widow and the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

32:18

The Parable of the Children

34:34

The Parable of Zacchaeus

38:37

The Invitation and Response

39:41

The Invitation to Open the Door

41:13

The Relentless Pursuit of God

42:24

Hold On Through the Difficulties

43:10

Keep Holding On

43:40

Exciting News and Gratitude

In this episode of the Sacred Echo podcast, Tim, Paddy, and Dave discuss various parables from Luke 18. They begin with the parable of the unjust judge, emphasizing the importance of persistence in prayer and trusting in God's timing. They then explore the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, highlighting the need for humility and the danger of self-righteousness. The conversation continues with the parable of the children, emphasizing the value of childlike faith. Finally, they discuss the parable of Zacchaeus, focusing on the invitation and response to follow Jesus. In this conversation, Dave, Timothy, and Paddy discuss the importance of the invitation to open the door and make choices in life. They emphasize the need to stay connected to God and pursue Him relentlessly, even when it's not easy. They encourage listeners to hold on through the difficulties and keep holding on, even in times of comfort. The conversation ends with exciting news about an upcoming conference and gratitude for the listeners.

Summary

The hosts discuss their experiences during Campus Week and the upcoming Invitation series. They emphasize the importance of building relationships and creating a safe and welcoming community for newcomers. They also discuss the need for honesty and vulnerability in evangelism, as well as the responsibility of bringing others to church. The hosts highlight the importance of trust and safety in community and express their excitement for the grand experiment of invitation. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of being open and longing for connection. They emphasize the power of prayer and being open to God's timing in revealing the right person. They also encourage listeners to be a landing place for curious seekers and to expect the unexpected in their journey of finding meaningful connections.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Campus Week Recap

03:00

Preparing for Campus Week

07:00

Exploring the Theme of Peacemaking

11:00

Invitation Series and the Importance of Relationships

18:00

Being Honest and Vulnerable in Evangelism

24:00

Creating a Safe and Welcoming Community

29:00

The Responsibility of Bringing Others to Church

34:00

The Importance of Trust and Safety in Community

36:00

The Grand Experiment of Invitation

36:48

Growing Open and Longing for Connection

37:09

Praying and Being Open to God's Timing

37:47

Being the Landing Place for Curious Seekers

38:15

Expecting the Unexpected

The Tim, Paddy, and Dave discuss their experiences during Campus Week and the upcoming Invitation series. They emphasize the importance of building relationships and creating a safe and welcoming community for newcomers. They also discuss the need for honesty and vulnerability in evangelism, as well as the responsibility of bringing others to church. The hosts highlight the importance of trust and safety in community and express their excitement for the grand experiment of invitation. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of being open and longing for connection. They emphasize the power of prayer and being open to God's timing in revealing the right person. They also encourage listeners to be a landing place for curious seekers and to expect the unexpected in their journey of finding meaningful connections.

Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of spiritual disciplines in the Christian faith. They emphasize the biblical basis of these disciplines and the need to overcome fear and legalism in practicing them. The hosts also highlight the role of disruption and slowing down in engaging with spiritual disciplines, as well as the value of vulnerability and sharing practices with others. The conversation explores the importance of quiet and solitude in the midst of busyness and disruption. It emphasizes the need to resist the pressure of the world and prioritize deeper connection with God. The concept of remaining in the vine is discussed as a practice that leads to spiritual growth and bearing fruit. The role of community and communal experience in the journey of faith is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of journeying together and seeking support from others. The conversation concludes with gratitude and encouragement for listeners to engage in opportunities for growth and transformation.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Personal Updates

01:36

Discussion about the Importance of Spiritual Disciplines

06:08

Understanding Biblical Spiritual Disciplines

18:00

Overcoming Fear and Legalism in Spiritual Disciplines

25:31

Disrupting Everyday Patterns through Spiritual Disciplines

32:33

Submission and Intimacy in Spiritual Disciplines

35:04

The Importance of Slowing Down and Listening to God

40:51

The Value of Vulnerability and Sharing Spiritual Practices

41:41

The Importance of Quiet and Solitude

42:49

Remaining in the Vine

43:22

Community and Communal Experience

44:09

Opportunities for Growth and Engagement

45:08

Closing Remarks and Gratitude

In this episode, the Tim, Paddy, and Dave discuss the importance of spiritual disciplines in the Christian faith. They emphasize the biblical basis of these disciplines and the need to overcome fear and legalism in practicing them. The hosts also highlight the role of disruption and slowing down in engaging with spiritual disciplines, as well as the value of vulnerability and sharing practices with others. The conversation explores the importance of quiet and solitude in the midst of busyness and disruption. It emphasizes the need to resist the pressure of the world and prioritize deeper connection with God. The concept of remaining in the vine is discussed as a practice that leads to spiritual growth and bearing fruit. The role of community and communal experience in the journey of faith is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of journeying together and seeking support from others. The conversation concludes with gratitude and encouragement for listeners to engage in opportunities for growth and transformation.

Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of the Sacred Echo podcast and the impact it has on listeners. They also reflect on the New Wine series and the invitation to discipleship. The conversation explores the concept of sitting at the feet of Jesus and the difference between learning about Jesus and learning from Jesus. The hosts also discuss the challenges of maintaining faith during difficult times and the need for partnership with God. The conversation explores the importance of community in discipleship and relationships. It emphasizes the need for partnership with God and each other, as well as the commitment and intimacy required in relationships. The concept of propinquity is discussed, highlighting the significance of occupying the same space and time. The model of discipleship and community is explored, emphasizing the long obedience in the same direction. The challenges of creating and maintaining community are acknowledged, along with the need for forgiveness and grace. The conversation also addresses the complexities of navigating difficult church environments and the importance of ascribing to God what is truly His.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Listener Feedback

02:00

The Importance of the Sacred Echo

04:30

The New Wine Series

08:30

Invitation to Discipleship

10:50

Learning from Jesus

19:38

Sitting at the Feet of Jesus

25:36

Remaining in Faith

32:31

Challenges in Maintaining Faith

38:07

Partnership with God

38:56

The Importance of Community in Discipleship

40:10

Commitment and Intimacy in Relationships

41:50

The Concept of Propinquity

43:01

The Model of Discipleship and Community

44:29

Challenges of Creating Community

45:29

Navigating Difficult Church Environments

48:18

Ascribing to God What is God's

In this episode, the Tim, Paddy, and Dave discuss the importance of the Sacred Echo podcast and the impact it has on listeners. They also reflect on the New Wine series and the invitation to discipleship. The conversation explores the concept of sitting at the feet of Jesus and the difference between learning about Jesus and learning from Jesus. The hosts also discuss the challenges of maintaining faith during difficult times and the need for partnership with God. The conversation explores the importance of community in discipleship and relationships. It emphasizes the need for partnership with God and each other, as well as the commitment and intimacy required in relationships. The concept of propinquity is discussed, highlighting the significance of occupying the same space and time. The model of discipleship and community is explored, emphasizing the long obedience in the same direction. The challenges of creating and maintaining community are acknowledged, along with the need for forgiveness and grace. The conversation also addresses the complexities of navigating difficult church environments and the importance of ascribing to God what is truly His.

Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of new wine and the importance of remaining connected to Jesus. They explore the idea of change and how God is constantly changing and renewing us. They emphasize the need to focus on producing the fruits of the Spirit, such as love, joy, and kindness. The hosts also discuss the importance of being honest about our struggles and the impact of our lives on others. They highlight the commandment of love and the role of love in our relationship with God and others. The episode concludes with a call to stay connected to Jesus and abide in His love. The conversation explores the importance of being connected to church and remaining in God's love. It emphasizes the role of community in helping individuals stay close to God and encourages leaders to create loving communities. The conversation also highlights the need to persevere in the face of challenges and remain focused on Jesus.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Apology

00:26

Weather Woes in Portland

01:12

The New Wine Series

04:11

Refreshing the Wineskins

05:22

Jesus' Attempt to Replenish

06:02

The Concept of Change

08:32

God's Constant Change and Newness

10:16

The Importance of Newness in Personal Growth

12:02

Renewal and Growth in Relationships

13:13

Remaining in Jesus

14:42

The Misinterpretation of Fruit

19:21

The Fruit of Love in Community

22:54

The Commandment of Love

28:11

Remaining and Abiding in Love

30:20

The Journey of Discipleship

34:01

The Commandment of Love

36:29

Pruning Distractions and Focusing on Love

37:30

The Call to Stay

38:09

Helping Others Remain Connected to God

38:59

The Role of Community in Remaining in God's Love

39:23

Leaders' Commitment to Loving Communities

40:23

Taking a Punch and Staying in the Same Direction

41:21

Conclusion and Call to Support

In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of new wine and the importance of remaining connected to Jesus. They explore the idea of change and how God is constantly changing and renewing us. They emphasize the need to focus on producing the fruits of the Spirit, such as love, joy, and kindness. The hosts also discuss the importance of being honest about our struggles and the impact of our lives on others. They highlight the commandment of love and the role of love in our relationship with God and others. The episode concludes with a call to stay connected to Jesus and abide in His love. The conversation explores the importance of being connected to church and remaining in God's love. It emphasizes the role of community in helping individuals stay close to God and encourages leaders to create loving communities. The conversation also highlights the need to persevere in the face of challenges and remain focused on Jesus.