Christin Woods explores the themes of resurrection, worship, and grace through the lens of the biblical story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Christin delves into the significance of Jesus' declaration as the resurrection and the life, the extravagant worship of Mary, and the contrast between grace and meritocracy. Christin emphasizes the importance of being open to God's grace and the transformative power of worship, while also reflecting on the journey between the deaths of Jesus and ourselves.

00:00 The Significance of Mary’s Anointing

00:00 The Context of Bethany and Lazarus

02:44 The Grief of Mary and Martha

05:32 Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life

08:25 The Aroma of Worship

12:13 The Cultural Significance of Smell

16:03 Mary’s Extravagant Worship

19:57 The Contrast Between Mary and Judas

23:09 The Prophetic Act of Anointing

24:25 The Invitation to the Eucharist

David Harvey explores the themes of forgiveness, unconditional love, and the nature of God through the lens of the parable of the Prodigal Son. David reflects on the significance of celebration in the context of lost and found, emphasizing that God's love is not transactional but relational. The discussion also touches on self-righteousness and the importance of recognizing our own lostness in order to fully appreciate the grace offered by God.

Chapters

00:00 The Prodigal Son: A Journey of Redemption

17:54 Understanding God's Unconditional Love

26:54 The Invitation to Come Home

David Harvey explores the nature of God and Jesus, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's perspective, the reality of death, and the concept of forgiveness. David delves into the parable of the fig tree, illustrating how societal meritocracy affects our perception of worth and success, and ultimately highlights the unconditional love and forgiveness that God offers.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding God's Thoughts and Our Projections

17:07 Repentance and the Nature of God's Mercy

24:02 The Weight of Identity and Performance

30:01 Forgiveness and Grace in Lent

38:08 The Nature of God's Forgiveness

David Harvey explores the themes of faith, doubt, and spirituality through the lens of Abraham's relationship with God. David delves into the struggles of modern believers in a disenchanted world, the church's role in addressing skepticism, and the importance of embracing doubt as a pathway to deeper faith. David emphasizes the concept of 'trustful forgetting' as a means to reconnect with God and highlights the significance of the word 'Amen' as a declaration of faith amidst uncertainty.

Chapters

00:00 The Gospel Message: Jesus' Mission

00:00 Abraham's First Words to God

14:31 Doubt and Wonder: A Journey of Faith

29:57 The Forgetful God and the Invitation to Grace

David Harvey explores the significance of Lent through the lens of the temptations of Jesus. David emphasizes the themes of grace, repentance, and the importance of turning down distractions to deepen one's relationship with God. David reflects on how the temptations Jesus faced mirror the struggles of humanity and how Lent serves as an invitation to recognize and embrace God's grace in our lives.

Chapters

00:00 The Temptation of Jesus

00:01 Understanding Lent and Its Significance

06:17 The Nature of Temptation and Human Desire

12:19 The Role of Scripture in Temptation

18:10 The Invitation of Lent: Grace and Repentance

24:13 Living in the Light of Grace

30:25 The Eucharist and Community Gathering

A.J. Jansen joins us, unpacking the importance of transformation, hope, and the church's role in bringing the glory of God from the mountain into the valleys of life, particularly in times of suffering and injustice.

Bob Osborne joins us exploring themes of worship, community, and the importance of storytelling in faith. Bob highlights the journey of Joseph as a narrative of grace and mercy, emphasizing the call to love one's enemies and the significance of gathering as a community. Bob emphasizes the anticipation of waiting for good outcomes and the overarching narrative of mercy in the Christian faith, culminating in an invitation to communion as a means of connecting with God's story.

This morning David Harvey delves into the teachings of Jesus, particularly focusing on the Sermon on the Mount and the concept of blessings and curses. Jesus emphasizes the human tendency to look towards the future and how our relationship with it shapes our identity. David unpacks the importance of trusting God to navigate life's challenges and the transformative power of blessings in a world often filled with negativity. Ultimately, the resurrection of Christ as a pivotal point that redefines our future and calls us to be agents of blessing in our communities.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Blessings and Woes

00:54 Human Nature: Future-Facing Perspective

03:45 The Power of Blessing and Cursing

11:35 Curses in Society vs. Blessings in Faith

17:35 Trusting God for a Blessed Future

24:06 The Resurrection: A New Future

29:57 Living as People of Blessing

David Harvey reflects on personal experiences and scriptural encounters that reveal the nature of human brokenness and the need for forgiveness. Through the stories of Isaiah, Paul, and Peter, David emphasizes that recognizing our flaws is essential for spiritual growth and healing. David highlights the importance of creating a church environment where individuals feel safe to confess their sins and seek restoration without fear of judgment.

Christin Woods unpacks for us the profound nature of love, particularly in the context of Christian theology. Christin delves into the essence of love as described in scripture, emphasizing that true love is not merely a feeling or behavior but is fundamentally rooted in the character of God. Christin highlights the implications of God's unfailing love for humanity and challenges listeners to reflect on their understanding of love in their relationships and community.

Chapters

00:00 The Fulfillment of Scripture

00:00 Understanding Love Through Scripture

08:05 God's Love for Outsiders

13:55 The Nature of Divine Love

18:39 Invitation to the Table of Love