Wonder with the Word

In this episode, we explore the story from Luke 14:25-33, where Jesus speaks to a large crowd about what it means to truly follow him. Through our imagination and wonder, we'll think about making important decisions, choosing what matters most, and what it means to be a friend of Jesus.

Join us as we wonder about Jesus at a dinner party where he notices something interesting about where people choose to sit. What happens when Jesus turns everything upside down and talks about inviting people who might not usually get invited to dinner? Based on Luke 14:1, 7-14.

Join us as we wonder about Jesus's story of the narrow door from Luke 13:22-30. We'll use our imaginations to explore what it means when Jesus talks about making an effort to enter through the narrow door, and discover the surprising news about who gets invited to God's feast.

In this episode, we explore Jesus's surprising words about bringing fire to earth and how following him might sometimes cause disagreement even within families. Based on Luke 12:49-53, we wonder about what Jesus meant and how his message can create both challenge and hope in our lives.

In this episode, we explore Jesus's teaching about being ready and waiting, found in Luke 12:35-40. We'll wonder about what it means to stay prepared, imagine ourselves as servants waiting for their master's return, and discover the beautiful surprise of a master who serves. Join us as we use our curiosity and imagination to dive deep into this mysterious story about readiness, waiting, and unexpected joy.

In this episode of Wonder with the Word, we explore Jesus' parable about a rich man who had so much that he didn't know what to do with it all. Through imagination and curiosity, we'll wonder about what it means to be truly rich and how we can share God's gifts with others. Based on Luke 12:13-21.

Join us as we wonder about Jesus teaching his friends how to pray and telling them a story about a persistent friend who knocks on a door in the middle of the night. What can we learn about talking to God from this nighttime adventure? (Luke 11:1-13)

In this episode, we wonder about the story of Martha and Mary from Luke 10:38-42. We'll use our imaginations to explore what it might have been like when Jesus visited their home, and discover how there are many different ways to show love and care for others.

In this episode, we wonder about Jesus's story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. We'll use our imagination to explore what it means to be a good neighbor and wonder about the characters who chose to help—and those who didn't.

In this episode, we wonder about the story from Luke 10:1-9, where Jesus sends out seventy-two of his followers to spread God's love and healing to towns and villages. We'll imagine what it might have felt like to be chosen for this special mission and explore how we can bring peace and kindness to others in our own lives.