Matthew 20 gives us the the parable of the workers in the vineyard where Jesus tells a story that completely obliterates our sense of fairness. God's generosity doesn't fit inside our paradigms of fairness...and that's a good thing.

The story doesn't end when the younger son comes home... Jesus isn’t finished yet. In the second half of the parable, we meet the older brother. He's loyal, faithful, responsible, and downright crusty. He's absolutely furious that grace has been given so freely. This part of the story is aimed at those of us who think we’ve been doing everything right all along. Watch out. These parables will get ya!

Sometimes stories from the Bible become so familiar that they start to lose their impact. In Luke 15, Jesus tells three stories about things that are lost. The third one is about two sons who are both, in their own ways, lost. We may think we know this story well, but maybe its familiarity has dulled its power. Let’s see if we can rediscover the grandeur of God’s grace.

In Matthew 21, Jesus tells a story about two sons. One son says the right thing but never does what is asked, and the other son says 'No' but eventually changes his mind and does it. This parable reminds us that in God's economy, transformation matters more than appearances and empty words. This is the parable of the 2 sons.

In this episode, I sit down with Willie Register, a longtime pastor and trusted friend, to talk honestly about the way we’ve emphasized decisions over formation. Together, we explore what it means to follow Jesus over a lifetime...it's the Long Game with Willie Register

Jesus describes the kingdom as a feast where the invitation is generous and the refusals are insulting. The prophet Isaiah dreamed of a day when God would host a banquet, swallow up death, and wipe away every tear. Now, Jesus says that feast is hot and ready. The question is not whether the table is set, but why so many still choose not to come.

Today we explore Jesus’ parables of the hidden treasure and the merchant looking for fine pearls. These are two stories about a kingdom that is so quietly present that most people miss it, yet it's so valuable that those who truly see it will gladly reorder their entire lives to possess it.

The rich fool thought he had finally arrived; He was secure, satisfied, and at ease. That fool thought he was living his best life. In this episode, we sit with an unsettling parable and consider how a life built around false security can quietly shrink until there’s no room left for anyone else.

Welcome to season 2! Before moving forward, it matters to say what we’re doing here. This episode sets the tone for season 2 by naming the vision, and the posture, and the kind of faith we’re trying to practice together. Thanks for joining us on the journey. Let's get into it.

On Christmas Day, we celebrate the new thing God is doing! Hope is made flesh in the birth of Jesus. This final Advent reflection says, "Finally! He is breaking into our weary world!" It's time to party!