Still Speaking with St. Peter’s

In this episode, Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss the final installment in the “Love One Another” series, based on resources from the Worship Design Studio and Dr. Marcia McFee and Dr. Karoline Lewis. The scripture reading from John 15: 12-17 is discussed, set in the context of the joy promised in John 15:11. The theme of the conversation is friendship as a model for ministry.

In this episode, Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss the second installment in the “Love One Another” series, based on resources from the Worship Design Studio and Dr. Marcia McFee. The scripture reading from John 14: 8-14 is discussed, sharing reflections from Dr. Karoline Lewis. A portion of a sermon from Gardner Taylor is shared.

In this episode, Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss a new series, “Love One Another, replacing Othering with Neighboring,” based on resources from the Worship Design Studio. The scripture reading from John 13: 1-5; 34-35 invites reflection on these “famous last words” from Jesus. Wendell Berry is remembered, along with some of his poems.

In this episode, Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss this fourth and final theme in a series based on the Apple TV show Ted Lasso. The scripture reading from Romans 12: 9-21 invites reflections on how we live our faith as a community, rooted in love. Connections are made to scenes from the TV show around the theme: “Be Together,” or “Teamwork makes the dream work.” Quotes from Dolly Parton are shared in remembrance of her legacy. The song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” is recommended as a blessing.

In this episode, Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss this third theme in a series based on the Apple TV show Ted Lasso. The scripture reading from Romans 12: 1-8 invites reflections on how we all our gifts are needed to be the church as the body of Christ. Connections are made to scenes from the TV show around the theme: “Believe.” Two poems are shared: “Finding voice,” by John Pfitzner, and “I Believe,” which was the inspiration for the anthem by Mark A. Miller.

This episode explores the tension of Jesus’ humanity and divinity in Matthew 15: 21-28. Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss the persistence of the Canaanite Woman to get healing for her daughter. We can find encouragement from her example, as an outsider, to make powerful change. Our “bold moves” can share the blessing and good news that God is with us.

In this episode, Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss this second lesson in a series based on the Apple TV show Ted Lasso. The scripture reading from Philippians 3: 12-16 invites reflection on the theme of forgiveness and how we “press on” in our ministry. Connections are made to scenes from the TV show around the themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and how we can “Be a Goldfish.”

In this episode, Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss a new sermon series based on lessons from the Apple TV show Ted Lasso. The scripture reading from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 invites reflection on the ministry of reconciliation while celebrating the “new creation” that has come in Jesus Christ. Connections are made to scenes from the TV show around the theme “Be Curious, Not Judgmental” and “Biscuits with the Boss.”

This episode begins with a conversation about Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the USA. Pastors Amanda and Kris reflect on Jesus’ invitation to rest and renewal in Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30. Jesus calls to re-creation in order to redeem our souls. Can we accept the invitation and share the good news with others?

This episode begins with a Father's Day blessing. Pastors Amanda and Kris reflect on how God hears us, knows us, and loves us. In Matthew 10:24–39, Jesus calls us not to be afraid, but to be courageous. Connections are made to the musical “Hamilton.” Can we “rise up” and share the good news with others?