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Feminism. Black Power. Pride month. Again and again, we are told these expressions of dignity and equality are sinful because they're prideful. But is this true? Paul's boasting in 2 Corinthians illustrates that, when human dignity is on the line, pride is a holy behavior! 

This teaching reflects on 2 Corinthians 11-12. Read it here.
 

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Humility is the opposite of Pride… but humility can be tough to get right. Far too often, we hide behind a false humility that is its own manifestation of Pride. How? The story of God calling Gideon illustrates what this false humility looks like - and why saying No to our imposter syndrome is a holy act. 

This teaching reflects on Judges 6. Read it here.

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Christians have long identified Pride as the original sin. Why? Genesis 3 illustrates that Pride is not just acting arrogant or cocky. It's a decision to place ourselves in the judgment seat, to usurp God's place. 

This teaching reflects on Genesis 3:1-7. Read it here.

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Too often, we look at at the work of revolution as someone else's job. Our lives are far too busy to do the real work of change. But God calls each of us to be part of this new world. Really? How can we be sure God didn't get the wrong number? Maybe Cowboy Carter can help us see the good news!

This week, we're engaging Isaiah 6:1-8.

Read it here.

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The Haven Collective sat down with singer-songwriter and author Andre Henry to explore the work of the prophet today. If you know Andre, you know we had way too much amazing content for the time allotted. But that doesn't mean you should miss out on it. So here it is, unedited!

This teaching engages Ezekiel 37:1-14. Read it here.

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This Sunday is the birthday of the Church and the day we celebrate the Holy Spirit making us new. Pentecost isn't about individual transformation - it's about God's plan to rescue the whole world! In that spirit, we have a conversation with Andre Henry - a musician and activist who takes changing the world very seriously. We explore why social change isn't optional for the people of God and why it probably looks a lot different than you think. 

This teaching engages the Scripture Ezekiel 11:1-14. Read it here.

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This week, we're reflecting on Psalm 1. This first song in the Hebrew songbook establishes two different kinds of people - those who are rooted and those who are unstable. The difference is a deep connection to God. What does that mean, practically speaking? What spiritual practices can help us be deeply rooted and grounded? We get some help from everyone's favorite original stunt show.

Read Psalm 1: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+1&version=NLT

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Does anyone NOT compare themselves to... everyone else? They're a better employee. They're better looking. Stronger. A better partner. Parent. Sibling. Christian. On and on and on it goes. What is it about comparison that's so toxic? And how can we learn to find freedom in the very person we are? 

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One of the keys to getting unstuck is the ability to be vulnerable. But how do we know when it's time to let our walls down? We talk with professional counselor Dr. Phillip Ortiz (aka 'our favorite Dr. Phil') about the wisdom vulnerability requires - not just to choose when, but to choose it at all! Plus, JR. and Dr. Phil talk about why men struggle to be vulnerable - and why it takes courage and strength.

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What makes you feel fear? Fear is a core emotion, an evolutionary response hard-wired into our brains. Fear makes us close down, get small and hide. Jesus' encounter with fearful disciples - huddled in terror of discovery following Jesus' arrest and execution - illustrates how the good news of resurrection frees us from fear by recreating us. So how can we choose to live boldly? 

The Haven Collective is a gathering of friends who believe friendship is the greatest human endeavor, pursue collective liberation, hope audaciously for change and prize curiosity over certainty. 

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