Trinity Podcast

How does a place at the end of the line rather than placing ourselves where we think we ought to be portray humility? How do we not manipulate that place of humility as humble bragging? It is said "All who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

How we be humbled when finding our place at God's Table?

Those of us who are actively working as "doers" in the church can tend to compare our actions to the inactions of others. This can lead to comparison and a loss of humility within our being such as the story of Martha and Mary. How can we be more like Jesus and keep our comparisons and bitter thoughts of "I'm better than..." from entering our souls?

Pastor Jack encourages us to show "radical hospitality..."

Through the story of Martha and Mary Brian discusses the importance of hospitality, and what we can do to be more like Mary.

Pastor Jack encourages us to find Jesus' mission though humility.

What is the difference between shame and grief, and what does it mean for us?

As humans, we all trip up and make mistakes and from those mistakes comes guilt and shame. Guilt is the feeling we receive from making mistakes, but shame is calling ourselves the mistake. Know this: our mistakes do not define who we are. How does responding to each other with empathy and understanding allow for our shame and guilt to dissipate? How do we show the humility of Jesus?

We must empty ourselves to create new life for the resurrection that is coming.

Pride is the chief problem of humanity, because we try to elevate ourselves to God's level subconsciously. When Jesus was tempted by pride, what happened?