We’re finally back! In this AfterWord episode, Kyle and Brandon discuss the background of Mark’s gospel, Mark’s prologue, and the role of wilderness places in God’s story.

The editor of Ecclesiastes said, “There is no end to the making of many books.” (Ecc 12:12 CSB) We agree, but some books are worth highlighting as you wade through the many writings that God has used and is using to shape his people. In this new (semi-regular) feature, we discuss and distill some of our favorite and most impactful reads. We hope this will introduce you to some helpful resources, ideas, and insights for living out the story of God in your own life.

Kyle and Brandon discuss the enduring importance of the Ten Commandments, how they functioned in their ancient context, and their relevance for Jesus followers today.

Brandon and Kyle discuss this shared symbolic meal that Jesus instituted for his followers, its connections to other feasts, and how the Scriptures lead us to practice it.

Kyle and Brandon discuss the role that multi-sensory symbolic celebrations have played in the life of God’s people, the significance of baptism, and the different approaches to it.

Brandon talks with Kyle about Christian discipleship in the context of community, various models of small groups, and challenges to pursuing the kind of community that fosters life transformation.