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The Shape of Our Stories - Genesis 12 - Rev. Tim Vance
Stories have shapes according to author, Kurt Vonnegut. What then is the shape of our faith story? Support the show
The Clapping - Genesis 11 - Rev. Tim Vance
Is clapping after a worship song or hymn appropriate in worship? Yes, clapping can be a meaningful part of our worship response. But NOT clapping can also be a genuine expression of worship and…
The Face of Hope - Luke 24 + Jeremiah 29 - Rev. Dr. Grace Park
Welcome Rev. Dr. Grace Park as our guest preacher. Support the show
God is a Mother - Revelation 21:1-5 - Rev. Tim Vance
God is _______________. Fill in the blank. What images or experiences of God (in the words of James Baldwin) make us larger, freer, and more loving? Support the show
Ironic - Revelation 20:1-4 - Rev. Tim Vance
The book of Revelation is Ironic. Jesus wages non-violent war. Jesus is a servant king. The double irony, is that Christians often read this book unironically, which makes Jesus violent and…
Tattooed Jesus - Revelation 19 - Rev. Tim Vance
Are you confused by Christians who support war and violence? Well look no further than this tattooed image of Jesus in Revelation 19 for their biblical justification. But is this violent warrior…
Origin Stories (Plural) - Genesis 4-5 - Rev. Tim Vance
Like the four gospels, the opening books of the Bible include four traditions that are placed side-by-side. These similar, yet different voices are intentionally preserved because diversity of…
Doubt to Shout! - John 20
Welcome Rev. Suzanne Swartz (Parish Associate) preaching on the risen Jesus appearing to the disciples.Support the show
Easter Stories (Plural) - Mark 16
We're not supposed to talk about this, but there are conflicting details in the resurrection stories of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These differences, however, are actually a part of the good…
The Musical Meditation - Genesis 6-8
From the creation stories to the flood stories in Genesis, God is creating space for life in the midst of the chaos. In a similar way, our worship liturgy includes room for us to experience peace in…
The Children - Genesis 6
In the familiar story of Noah's Ark, God tries to kill everyone and everything! How did this become the story we like to tell our children in Sunday School? Support the show
We are the Clay - Isaiah 65
Welcome Rev. Elizabeth Gibbs Zehnder as our guest preacher, talking about being formed by God. Support the show
The Praying - Genesis 4
How are we formed by our praying? From a global prayer, to a prayer we don't do, how are we being shaped by our worship liturgy? Support the show
The Singing - Genesis 3
If music is good for us, can it ever be unhealthy? The answer may not be in the music, but in how it's used and how each of us hear it and experience it. Support the show
The Prelude - Genesis 3
We are all being formed by relationships and repeated actions over time. If that is the case, how is our worship liturgy shaping us? As we begin the season of Lent we will start by looking at the…
The Voice of a Donkey - Numbers 22
Welcome Rev. Dr. Grace Park speaking about how to listen to the voice of God. Support the show
What to do with Kings? Revelation 17
The kings of the earth demand no limitations on their power or what they can make other people do. And yet in the end, the kings are seen bringing the glory of their nations into God's new creation.…
Too Much? Revelation 15
Stress is a normal part of life. Sometimes it can be good, motivating energy and sometimes it's just too much. And sometimes we keep exposing ourselves to the "too much" because we think that this…
The Way of the Lamb - Revelation 14
Is there a difference between the way of empire and the way of Jesus? On the surface the book of Revelation seems to justify violence. But if we look deeper we'll discover that a new way of living…
The Second Monster - Revelation 13:11-18
Following the dragon and the first beast, we get the second beast. This monster comes from the earth Support the show
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a Church Podcast has published 227 episodes since September 2021, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.
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