The Death of King Saul is both fascinating and dramatic, and in no small part because it didn’t have to happen. This episode will look at the dangers of unchecked appetites and how even successful people can lose their way.

Question: How have our appetites skewed our reality? 

The Wilderness Temptation of Jesus is remembered by the first three Gospels so we know it's important. This podcast will look at geography, history, and even science to learn why this is key for daily living, even daily happiness.

Question: When were you last living in God's Time?

John 21 is the last chapter in that Gospel and for many remains a mystery. It is after Easter, and the disciples are back fishing, and yet this feels right to me. Two clues will help us find new meaning in this beachside scene.

Reflection Question: What's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?

This podcast will take us to the world of Paul, which means those tiny books in the back of our Bible. Far away from the World of Jesus, Paul sets the world on fire with a new idea he calls the "Gospel," and like Jesus, this message invites trouble...

Reflection Question: How is our faith costly? If not, why?

Sometimes Bible stories make sense during a Study or podcast, but when we get home they just look like words on a page. This podcast episode will step back and examine "how" to apply old stories to our daily lives.

It often surprises people to learn that over half the Gospels take place in a ten mile stretch along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. This episode explores why so many stories happened in so little space, and reveal a mystery coming from the mud of the lake today!

Reflection Question: Where have we found God right under our noses?

The story of the woman caught in adultery is one of the iconic forgiveness stories, but it comes with a few mysteries of its own. This podcast will explore why this was such a "hot potato" topic, and what Jesus could possibly be doing as he wrote in the dust.

Reflection Question: How do we forget to "see" people?

Living Water is on break this week, but today we are sharing a favorite podcast from last year.  Please It’s one thing to say Jesus loved someone, it’s quite another to watch him do it. In this episode, we see what happens when Jesus calls a man to follow - a tax collector who is hated by pretty much everyone.

The story of the Walk to Emmaus is an Easter story, and only found in Luke. It is also a mystery, because there are more than one place claiming to be the town! This podcast will try to solve the mystery and use new clues from history and archeology to bring new meaning to the old story. In short, this too is the story of us. 

Reflection Question: Is our relationship with God more of a relationship, or a contract?

Rich and the Saint Luke's staff recently read the book Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Deserve by Will Guidara. Guidara is  former co-owner of legendary restaurant Eleven Madison Park. This book has sparked conversation amongst our office, and we wanted to share with you some of our most memorable takeaways and thoughts. Rich Webster, Rector, and Kate Clinton, Director of Communications, discuss the book, the church, and more. We hope you enjoy!