The MuseCast

Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Greg's continued exploration of Matthew 6:24 in his sermon "Fireproof Treasure." Greg looks at the role of eschatology in managing our day-to-day choices, then motivates us to consider that we will give an account of our lives before the Lord. Dan celebrates a birthday, Shawna offers a nugget of wisdom.

Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Greg's sermon on Matthew 6:24. What is mammon? Greg argues that mammon can be a destructive spiritual force in our lives, pulling our devotion from God down toward worthless distractions. Dan confesses a lousy career choice, Shawna offers a truly nutty drink recipe. 

Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Dan's sermon on Matthew 6:22-23. What does Jesus mean by the eye being the lamp of the body? What is the good eye and the evil eye? How do you know when you are taking care of yourself and not simply being selfish? And so much more!

Shawna and Dan break down Greg Boyd's sermon on fasting from Matthew 6:16-21. They then discuss motivation, social pressure, and intimacy with God. Dan also discusses the world of high hair fashion. 

Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Tara Beth Leach's sermon on corporate prayer and Matthew 18:15-20. They then discuss how to handle unanswered prayer, how to manage expectations about corporate prayer, and how individualism can thwart corporate prayer. 

Shawna Boren and Dan Kent talk about this week's sermon by Greg Boyd on Matthew 6:13. What does it mean to be delivered from the evil one? Does God lead us into temptation? Shawna and Dan discuss this and so much more, including the role of forgiveness in temptation, how to pass tests and outsmart temptation, and the role of Lent in our times of trial. Dan also faces his own cowardice as he considers what he might give up for Lent.

Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Greg Boyd's sermon on Matthew 6:12, and look at how forgiveness differs from reconciliation. They also consider how unforgiveness can eat away at your own life and spiritually deaden you to the blessings God has for you. Dan also confesses a horrifying experience with Mr. Goodbar. 

After a brief discussion about their own romantic marriages, Shawna and Dan transition to talking about Cedrick's sermon on Matthew 6:11: "Give us today our daily bread." Then, they consider the potential benefits and dangers of praying out loud.

Shawna Boren & Dan Kent discuss Greg Boyd's sermon on Matthew 6:9 about "Keeping the Father's Name Holy." The call to hallow God's name is a positive, relational call, not merely a warning about swearing. Shawna & Dan then answer a question about the use of labels, and the potential abuse of labels. Finally, Shawna & Dan reflect on 2 Corinthians 3:3 and what it means to live as a letter of Christ. 

Jerry Poindexter joins Shawna Boren & Dan Kent to talk about growing up in Omaha Nebraska during the 1960s, and about the racism he experienced there as a boy.