Aubrey Thonvold, Executive Director of ReconcilingWorks, joins me to dive into Nicodemus' midnight chat.  He seeks "is this Jesus for real?"  How are we born again? What is love?  How do we understand God's love or how we live into this love? Who is included in this love and how do we live into this promise? So many questions, so little time.  Join us on our conversation of John 3:1-17 for Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Children's Book: "Love Makes A Family" by Sophie Beer

Author and Religious Politics Reporter, Jack Jenkins, is back for this spectacular episode about the first humans in the garden, "original sin", and how this all plays out in modern Christianity today. Whose fault is it? How does this blame game manifest in religious politics? This episode is about Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 for Sunday February 26, 2023. 

Is Jesus a Transformer, a wizard, or a Power Ranger? What's happening on the mount with a few disciples, a couple of legends, and the son of God?   Pastor Kirsten and I dive into the Transfiguration story!  This episode talks about Matthew 17:1-19 for Sunday, February 19, 2023 of the RCL. 

Pastor Drew and I talk about the concept of curses and blessings from Deuteronomy 30:15-20 for Sunday February 12, 2023.  Life's big questions cannot really be answered, but we give some voice to tough questions, our relationship with God and others, and how we can choose life for all. 

Books mentioned:

- 4D Formation: Exploring Vocation in Community by Rev. Drew Tucker 

https://www.amazon.com/4D-Formation-Exploring-Vocation-Community/dp/1506473989/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YLOU5WOMY9X2&keywords=4d+formation+exploring+vocation+in+community&qid=1675695686&sprefix=4+d+formation%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1

- Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved by Dr. Kate Bowler 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399592067/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A2DFBWXSCVB7EJ&psc=1

So Noah, Abraham, and Isaac are these patriarchal figures in the Biblical history that we are told to look up to... but are they really men we should revere? In this special guest-less episode, Pastor A.J. dives into some stories around these men and talks about things that often go unnoticed and under the radar in our efforts to put these men on Biblical pedestals.  How do these stories fit into the Biblical narrative? And how do they impact us as 21st century followers?

God brings a lawsuit against the God's people who aren't holding up their end of the contract. What is it that the Lord requires of you? Listen to Rev. Melissa Woeppel and I dive into Micah 6:1-8 for Sunday, January 29, 2023. 

Jesus starts his ministry selecting some guys to be his first follows at random, or does he? His notoriety and following grows quickly... almost like a cult? Pastor Tamika and I talk about the beginning of Jesus' ministry, where he serves, who he calls, and how he authentically engages in creating the Kin-dom come. We talk about Matthew 4:12-23 for Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Pastor Corey and I talk about Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. There's a lot going on in this letter about marriage, meat, and more suggestions from the apostle, Paul.  Tune in to hear what's happening!  We loosely talk about 1st Corinthians 1:1-9 for Sunday, January 15th.

In this episode Pastor Taylor Berdahl and I dive into this weird ritual of Baptism that Christians have.  We ask some of the questions: who does what and why? who gets included? why do some many churches believe such different things about Baptism? why was Jesus baptized?  Listen now to learn more!

Article Mentioned:

https://themokenamarian.com/2019/01/19/immersion-or-pouring-what-is-the-right-way-to-baptize/

Merry Christmas!  In this episode Pastor Joe and I talk about Christmas... but maybe not the story you were thinking!  We talk about the Christmas from the Gospel of John which is poetic about light and dark and the Word, but no baby!  John 1:1-14 for Sunday, December 25th, 2022.