Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we wrestle with the practice of seeking and giving forgiveness. This teaching drew heavily from the work of Dr. Everett Worthington. Learn more about his REACH method HERE.

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Sean Palmer, Will Larry, Dr. Taylor Nicoletti, and Jason Miller - On March 28th and 29th, we gathered at the Tribune to watch three films that explore dynamics of race in modern America, and to hear from some thoughtful panelists reflecting on the films. Here on the podcast, we're releasing the panel discussions for those who weren't able to join us. We encourage you to first watch the film, and then listen in. 

Up first, we watched the 2014 film Selma. Our host through the weekend was Sean Palmer, and our panelists for this film were Will Larry, Dr. Taylor Nicoletti, and Jason Miller.  

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Sean Palmer - This week, we’re taking a break from our Lent series on the Lord’s Prayer (Interrupting Our Inertia) to hear from Sean Palmer. Through scripture and the story of To Kill a Mockingbird, Sean helps us consider the consequences of love, for better and for worse. 

Sean Palmer is the author of Speaking by the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors, and Communicators (IVP 2022) and 40 Days on Being a Three (Enneagram Daily Reflections). He is also the Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Houston, one of America’s most innovative and vibrant multi-site churches, serving a predominance of Millennials and young adults. Sean and his wife, Rochelle, have been married for over 25-years and are parents to two adult daughters. He is also a long-time friend of SBCC, and we’re thrilled to have him back. 

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Jason Miller and Becky Ykema - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we wrestle with what it means to ask God for daily bread, and to live the life imagined by this prayer. 

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Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we explore the meaning of the kingdom of God. 

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Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. 

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Dr. Angela Logan - Whether personally or on a global scale, in this season, we are all longing for something. This weekend, we unpack the story found in Luke 8 of the woman who was hemorrhaging, who boldly came to Jesus for help. Through this story, we reflect on our own longings, and consider what will we do in the waiting season.

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Mike Goldsworthy - In the moments when we’re feeling overwhelmed by things that are happening that we can’t fix or control ourselves, perhaps there is a way we can ground ourselves and move beyond the reactionary response. This weekend we consider the encounter Jesus and the disciples have in John 9 with a man born blind, as they pose the question of who is to blame.

Mike Goldsworthy is a speaker, resourcer, and guide with a passion for connecting like-minded churches and leaders. He also has a podcast, space for faith: re-imaginging the church for our current moment, and started the Post-Evangelical Collective. He is also a long time friend of SBCC and currently serves on our board.

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Jason Miller and Chad Meister - This spring, one of our workshop offerings, The Heart of Christianity, will explore the roots, stories, and practices of Christian faith, and we wanted to introduce its teacher and preview its content. Participants will gain a greater understanding of 2,000 years of Christian history, with an expansive view of various traditions within the larger Christian world. Themes include core Christian beliefs, the early Church, monastic spirituality, the Reformation, the relationship between science and Christian faith, and personal and communal spiritual practices. It's also a good companion experience for those preparing for baptism on Easter, but it's not a requirement to be baptized. 

Enjoy this conversation between our lead pastor, Jason Miller, and workshop teacher Chad Meister. Chad is a scholar of world religions, a prolific author, an affiliate of the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion at Notre Dame, and a founding board member of SBCC. 

Registration is now open through March 5th!

Jason Miller and Juan Constantino - Loving our neighbors is at the heart of what Jesus calls us to, but it’s hard to love our neighbors if we don’t know our neighbors. So for three weeks, we’re hearing from partners who can help us understand what others are facing, whether here in the neighborhood, or in the global community. These conversations will give us the chance to grow in empathy and become more educated about what some of the most vulnerable people in our world are experiencing, and what we can do to help.

This week, we talked with Juan Constantino, CEO of La Casa de Amistad, a youth and community center that's been around since 1973. Their mission is to empower our Latino, Hispanic, and immigrant community throughout the entire region with educational programs, social services, legal services, and advocacy support. 

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