Parhaat On The Phone Podcastit (2024)

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E103 - Psalms 1 & 2 41:10

6d ago41:10

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Psalms 1 and 2 are said to be a general introduction to the Psalms as a whole. But with very different themes in each, how are we to understand these Psalms? How can we hold together these themes? And supposing we get that far, how might it help us read the entire psalter? Welcome to the very first week of the Summer in the Psalms! Download our Sum…

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E102 - Recap and Preview Summer in Psalms 41:07

13d ago41:07

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The Summer in the Psalms begins next week!! We take this episode to look back on last year’s Psalms reading and look forward to this year’s reading. As we do, we hope you will make plans to join us as we set our mind on the church’s prayer book throughout the ages. Download our Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d…

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E101 - Where is God in Spiritual Formation? 45:09

20d ago45:09

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We often talk about spiritual formation as if it is something that we do. But what about God? Doesn’t God play a role as well? What exactly is that role? Come join us for this conversation and for our upcoming Summer in the Psalms series that you can follow along with through the link below. Download our Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan HERE: http…

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E100 - 100 Episodes!!! 43:54

27d ago43:54

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Our desire is that this podcast be a formative experience for us as hosts and for you as listeners. As we celebrate the nice, round number of 100 episodes, we take a moment to look over the experience so far and see how it has formed us. If you are one of our faithful listeners, we would love to hear from you to know how this podcast has affected y…

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E99 - Scholarship & The Church 44:13

1M ago44:13

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Scholarship is one of many facets of the church. But how do we fit these pieces together? Do scholars just help the rest of us become more learned or is there more to it than that? Come join the conversation about the role of scholarship in the church. And then make plans to join us for our upcoming Summer in the Psalms series beginning this Memori…

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E98 - The Importance of Curiosity 37:21

1M ago37:21

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Curiosity may be a new buzz word in our society. Has this word caught your attention? If this is a societal value, should it also be a value that we have as Christians? What role might it play? Come join the conversation! And get ready for our upcoming Summer in the Palms series by downloading the reading plan below. Download our Summer in the Psal…

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E97 - Short Term Missions 46:24

2M ago46:24

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How should we evaluate the value of short term missions? Some may say that the expense involved far outweighs any potential benefit. Is that true? Is there another way to think about short term missions? Dive in with us as we explore this topic and then let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://ww…

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E96 – The Importance of Struggle 39:46

2M ago39:46

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It feels a little cruel to let someone struggle. Yet, sometimes we do more harm than good by “helping.” There is a lot of growth to be had in all areas of our lives that can only come through having to struggle through. How might this affect things like parenting, discipleship, counseling, or friendships? Listen in here and then share this episode …

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E95 - Forming Adult Friendships 49:04

2M ago49:04

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Friendships as adults just don’t work the same way as they did when we were younger. In fact, they are a lot harder. Why is it so darn hard to form friendships as adults, and what can we do about it? You’re invited to commiserate with us and then join the conversation on social media. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https:…

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E94 - ADHD 46:04

2M ago46:04

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On this episode Josh from Missouri opens up about his experience with ADHD. Our hope is that this can be one small step toward normalizing neurodivergence and helping those who are neurotypical be more informed and responsive to those with ADHD. We know that ADHD affects us all in different ways, so we invite you to share this episode with a friend…

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E93 - Contemplative Practice 46:09

3M ago46:09

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Today we explore the what and the why of contemplative practices. We attempt to put words to our own experiences with contemplative prayer and also explore the Scriptural support for it. We end by providing a few thoughts to those wanting to being an engagement with these practices. And, of course, we end with another rousing Which Josh question… C…

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E92 - Unproductive Spirituality 43:59

3M ago43:59

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Spending time with God is not always “productive.” We don’t always have a new thought to share or a new insight to chew on. Instead, sometimes all we have to show for our time is nothing more than minutes in the bank. Is that enough? If so, how can we tell if we’re growing or not? On this episode we explore the boring side of unproductive spiritual…

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E91 - Shifting Family Roles 51:59

3M ago51:59

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Families grow and change. Our own lives, careers, and living situations change. Managing those changes and the shifting dynamics within our families can be complicated. In this episode, we explore the nature of these changes and propose a few things that will help us navigate these changes well. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWith…

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E90 - "Greater Works" - John 14:12 43:13

3M ago43:13

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In John 14, Jesus promises that we will do “greater works” than he did. What did he mean by that? How might our own church tradition influence how we read this text? And how might we pray in light of all of this? Come wrestle through this topic with us and then share your thoughts with us on social media! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnTh…

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E89 - 3 Types of Churches 43:06

3M ago43:06

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Today we consider the idea that there are 3 types of churches in the U.S. – Father churches, Son churches, and Spirit Churches. What do these types of churches look like? What might it be like to have a church that combines all three? Come join the conversation on social media and let us know how this represents your experience of church. Follow us…

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E88 - Isaiah for Dummies 42:56

4M ago42:56

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Isaiah is a tough and sometimes intimidating book. In this episode we explore what an initial reading of Isaiah has looked like so far and what hooks we can use to orient ourselves to the structure of this amazing book. If you’ve ever skipped reading Isaish because it was too intimidating, start here. There is some hope. Follow us on: https://www.f…

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E87 - What does "The Word of God" mean in the Bible? 39:26

4M ago39:26

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When the Bible refers to “the Word of God” is it referring simply to the Bible itself or not? If the Word of God can be understood to be more than the Bible, then what does that mean for our understanding of the Bible itself? And can we get “orthorelationality” to catch on as a new term? Come join the conversation and let us know what you think! Fo…

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E86 - What Does Christian Mean? 45:07

4M ago45:07

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The word Christian is a little loaded in our society. What do we mean by the word? Does it really strike at the heart of what we want to convey? If not, is there a better word or term to use? How might that do a better job of describing what this whole thing is all about? We’d love to have you join us for this conversation and then chime in on soci…

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E85 - The ProtoHistorical Earth (Genesis 1-11) 48:25

4M ago48:25

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Genesis 1-11 is a unique and often strange section of the Bible. To what genre does it belong? How should we make sense of the long lifespans or the weird god-like beings? How might genealogies help us to make sense of it all? Come join the conversation as we explore this confusion section of scripture. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnTheP…

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E84 - Is Jesus God? 35:54

5M ago35:54

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Is Jesus God? Can Christians even ask this question? Are we flirting with heresy for even suggesting this as a question? Listen in and you be the judge. Let us know what you think. Does this question have value? If so, what can we stand to learn by asking it? Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthep…

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E83 - Sermon Prep - Psalm 91 32:49

5M ago32:49

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Today we discuss Psalm 91 in preparation for Josh from Oregon to preach from this text. We explore the theology, the emotional impact, the main point to convey in the sermon, and ways to illustrate it. You’re invited to join the conversation! And if you'd like to see the final sermon that Josh from Oregon preached, click the link below! "The Final …

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E82 - Reading Goals 2024 31:57

5M ago31:57

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So many good books and so little time! What’s your reading plan for 2024? Here’s a few of the books we plan to make a part of our upcoming year. In fact, these may be a preview of many of our future episodes. Bibliophiles unite! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threa…

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E81 - The West Wing 34:44

5M ago34:44

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The West Wing might be the best show ever written. In a special off-brand episode, we geek out over the show and describe what we love best about it. This one is just pure fun. Enjoy! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on…

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E80.5 - Bloopers! 5:54

5M ago5:54

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A six-minute blooper reel is our gift to you this Christmas. Take a few minutes to enjoy all those moments that we picked up off the cutting room floor. Some of these are pure gold (not frankincense or myrrh though). Merry Christmas! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.…

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E80 - Intercessory Prayer 32:39

6M ago32:39

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Anyone who has ever been asked to pray about a situation has asked themselves some version of the question, “what should I be praying for exactly?” Today, we ask ourselves that very question. Can intercessory prayer be more than praying for someone’s dying pet? Should it include praying for someone’s dying pet? Come join the conversation and let us…

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E79 - Ranking Christmas Movies 34:48

6M ago34:48

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We discuss Christmas movies!! Also titled – “Two Middle-Aged Men Complain about Christmas Movies.” Listen in and you be the judge. Merry Christmas! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Erikson, Thomas. Surrou…

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E78 – Thought Soup 33:59

6M ago33:59

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After a long (but excellent) series on Exclusion and Embrace, we finally have a little bit of time to catch up on a few of our other thoughts from the past two months. So we thought we’d gather them all together in a little stew we are calling thought soup. Bon Appétit! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram…

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E77 - Trinity, Identity, and Self-Giving (Exclusion and Embrace, part 8) 34:28

6M ago34:28

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Yes, we did an entire episode on the appendix. Well, sort of. We also threw in one of our favorite bunny trails and an extended application section where we pull out our main takeaways from the book. If you’ve journeyed this far with us, you may as well see it through! Come join the conversation! Current Series: Exclusion and Embrace. Read and foll…

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E76 - Violence and Peace (Exclusion and Embrace, part 7) 43:21

7M ago43:21

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Jesus the crucified Messiah is also Jesus the rider on the white horse. How do these two images of Jesus fit together? As we imitate Christ, should it be as self-giving love or as conquering warrior? And while were are it, are the images of Jesus as warrior even appropriate for an all-loving God? Come dive into these questions and so much more as w…

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E75 - Deception and Truth (Exclusion and Embrace, part 6) 34:44

7M ago34:44

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What is truth? Is there just one single truth or is truth dependent upon us as individuals to determine it? In this episode, we dive into Volf’s reflections on what is truth and how we should respond in light of our limited capacity to comprehend it. So come on in and join the conversation! Current Series: Exclusion and Embrace. Read and follow alo…

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E74 - Oppression and Justice (Exclusion and Embrace, part 5) 38:41

7M ago38:41

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There is so much chaos in our world right now. Everyone seems to violently oppose everyone else – each with their own sense of what true justice is. How can we see our way out of this ideological mess? Is there any hope for true justice or will oppression and violence be our only answer? Join us as we work through Volf’s thoughts on this all-import…

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E73 - Embrace (Exclusion and Embrace, part 4) 41:03

7M ago41:03

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In this, the pinnacle chapter of the book, Volf lays out his grand vision for the act of embrace. He begins by addressing the inadequacy of an emphasis on freedom alone and then proceeds to argue for the additional act of embrace. Using the act of giving a hug as his guiding metaphor, he also takes a penetrating look at the story of the Prodigal So…

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E72 - Exclusion (Exclusion and Embrace, part 3) 33:55

7M ago33:55

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Deep down, what are the real reasons that we exclude the “other”? Can the crucified Messiah give us a new identity that also removes this tendency? Join us as we take a deep dive into Volf’s thoughts in chapter 3 and a deep dive into our own self-examination to reveal why we behave as we do. Current Series: Exclusion and Embrace. Read and follow al…

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E71 - Distance and Belonging (Exclusion and Embrace, part 2) 35:39

8M ago35:39

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What does it mean to distance ourselves from our culture? Does it mean that we have to leave our culture or be somehow ashamed to be from our native country? How might we create room for the other and yet remain rooted and established in our own cultural space? Let’s dive in to this complex chapter together and see if we can make some sense out of …

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E70 - The Cross, the Self, and the Other (Exclusion and Embrace, part 1) 33:48

8M ago33:48

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Miroslav Volf argues that the cross should be at the center of Christian identity. He believes that the self-giving love of God made so apparent in the crucifixion of Jesus is the model by which all Christians should live. If this is true, how to do we live this out? What does it mean to give of ourselves like Jesus did? How do we balance that with…

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E69 - 90s Playlist 34:54

8M ago34:54

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Today’s episode is a nod to all the 90s songs the helped to form us spiritually. Some of our choices may surprise you. Some may also be on your list. What would you add? What makes that song particularly formative for you? Join us this week for a lighthearted look down memory lane then come join the conversation on social media! New Series Coming O…

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E68 - A Hopeful Theology of Sin 35:05

8M ago35:05

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SIN – It’s such a weighty 3-letter word. How should we apply it though? What things are sinful and what things are just a “good idea.” And once we know what sin is, how should we respond? These questions often come out filling shameful. Is there another way to view it? Come listen in on our conversation and then keep the conversation going by joini…

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E67 - Mars Hill vs. _____ ??? 36:30

9M ago36:30

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Following the excellent expose on the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill by Christianity Today, we want to ask what measures of health we can implement to create healthy churches. What are the safeguards, best practices, and lessons learned from this podcast? If you’ve listened to that podcast, come share what other lessons you learned and how the church c…

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E66 - Stop SHOULD-ING on Yourself 35:29

9M ago35:29

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The Christian life is more than just following a bunch of “should”s (we should read our Bibles; we should pray; we should evangelize). But if that’s all they ever all, then Christianity is just about SHOULDing on yourself – or worse, believing that God is SHOULDing on you. How can we move out of should and into delight? Come join the conversation –…

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E65 - Summer in the Psalms Wrap 33:42

9M ago33:42

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We did it! We finished our Summer in the Psalms series! Now what difference did it make? What were the primary takeaways from spending the summer immersed in the Psalms? Join us for our reflections and then tell us about some of yours as well! Also be on the lookout for our upcoming series on Exclusion and Embrace! New Series Coming October 10th: E…

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E64 - Psalm 130 34:34

9M ago34:34

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As we continue our Summer in the Psalms series, let’s take a look at the deceptively simple Psalm 130. It may not have much pop on first reading, but we both found that the more we dug into this Psalm, the more we had to learn from it. Come join the conversation and help us explore this Psalm together! Download our Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan…

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E63 - Making an Idol out of Leadership 28:56

10M ago28:56

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Have we made an idol out of leadership? If so, what is the cause and how can we avoid it in the future? Download our Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan HERE: https://bit.ly/3LtRWWa Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the…

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E62 - Lord, Tell Me What To Do! 35:07

10M ago35:07

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Navigating decisions is hard. What is the balance between exercising wisdom and waiting on God? One of us is facing just such a moment? What should it look like? Listen in and then join the conversation on social media to help us figure this all out. Download our Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan HERE: https://bit.ly/3LtRWWa Follow us on: https://w…

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E61 - Lectio Divina 35:16

10M ago35:16

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Lectio Divina or divine reading has been practiced in the church for centuries. Join us as we overview and then participate in this wonderful Christian practice. After listening through the text with us, join us on social media to let us know what word or phrase stuck out to you. Download our Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan HERE: https://bit.ly/3…

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E60 - Consolation and Desolation 33:30

10M ago33:30

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Consolation and Desolation are two terms that St. Ignatius uses to describe the natural ebb and flow of how we feel about our relationship with God. How can we make use of these terms in our own life? What do we need to do when we’re in a period of desolation? Will it last forever? Join us this week as we discuss these all-too-human terms. Then joi…

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E59 - Nephesh (Soul) in Ps. 86 35:00

10M ago35:00

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Occasionally our theological lenses cause us to interpret English words in ways that the Hebrew never intended. By exploring a few Hebrew words like Nephesh, Hesed, and Sheol, we hope to expose some of the layers of beauty and depth in Psalm 86. Come read this Psalm with a fresh set of lenses and then join the conversation and let us know how this …

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E58 - How To Plan A Personal Retreat 33:25

11M ago33:25

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Today we dive into the motivation for and the details of planning a personal spiritual retreat. If you have never done a spiritual retreat or have not done one in a while, our hope is that this episode inspires you to think about what’s possible. If you have done a spiritual retreat, come join the conversation and add to what’s been said here! We l…

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E57 - I’m Worth It 47:00

11M ago47:00

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All across our culture people are yearning for affirmation of their worth. Pop culture tells a compelling story of how to have one’s worth be affirmed. Do we as Christians have a better story to tell? If so, what is the most compelling way to tell that story and live it out? We invite you to listen in to this conversation and then join in on social…

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E56 - Reflecting on a (NOT) New Year 35:08

11M ago35:08

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Half way through the year…how’s it going? In light of our thoughts and visions for the new year, we take this episode to reflect on our year and try to sense anew what God is doing in our lives. What is God doing in your life so far this year? We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences with us on social media. Download our Summer in the P…

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E55 - Natural Revelation 35:46

11M ago35:46

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What can be learned of God through nature? Why does Paul insist in Romans that we can be held accountable for the information that we learn about God through nature? What part does the special revelation of Jesus and the Bible play in all of this? Come join us for this conversation and for our Summer in the Psalms series! Download our Summer in the…

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