Parker and John answer the following listener questions: 1) Is it okay to include cremation in my funeral plans? 2) Why do United Methodists have female clergy?

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Parker and John talk about Rahab, as well as the meaning of her house and the house of God. 

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John & Parker discuss Philippians 2, reflecting on having the mind of Christ, being at peace, and the nature of Jesus. 

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In this episode, John and Parker discuss Luke 6:27-38. 

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Parker and John do a deep dive into Luke 6: 17ff. The Beatitudes are one of Jesus' most famous teachings and many folks are aware of them, even if they are not part of our faith. In this episode, they discuss Roman society and the Patron/Client relationship that was very common during the age of the Roman Empire. 

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This week, Parker and John reflect on Luke 5, when Simon is instructed to put his nets out in the deep water. They discuss the deeper meaning of Jesus' authority to bring people back into Shalom and society. They also tackle the Wesleyan perspective of our identity as followers of Jesus. 

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John & Parker discuss the authority of Jesus over sin and all creation. They also discuss the narrative of when Jesus said, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God what is God's."

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Parker & John dive deep into the concepts of absolute truth, post-modernism, and understanding Jesus' missional call that did not match the expectations of his hometown. 

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This week, we discuss John 2:1-11. In our discussion, we reflect on the Miracle at Cana, the concept and purposes of miracles, and how miracles give us a vision of the inbreaking Kingdom of God. 

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In this episode, John and Parker talk about apocalyptic literature in the Bible and discuss how it gives the Church hope for the present and future. 

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