As we seek to grow and learn in our faith lives in this Christian community in which we are rooted, we will be exploring “faith that works,” rooted in the love of God in Christ Jesus. We grow in our faith, by practicing it. Seven basic practices of the life of faith are: turn / learn, talk / walk, c…
In this week's episode Elise, Karl, and Michael discuss 1 Kings 18.
Elise, Karl, and Michael discuss Psalm 137, one of the most disturbing poems in all of the Old Testament.
In this week's episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael discuss Exodus 1.
Today's conversation focuses on 1 Corinthians 13, the "love" chapter.
This week's episode features Jeremiah 29, and in particular v. 11: "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."
In this week's episode, we welcome Pastor Laurel Meester to discuss Psalm 27.
This month we're exploring our favorite texts. Chan chose Isaiah 56:1-8.
This is the first episode of Imbibleing, where we drink in the Word of God. Each month will have a theme. This first month is focused on our favorite texts. Elise chose Amos 9:11-15.
In this episode, we talk about Acts 5, which contains one of the Bible's most infamous real estate scams, not to mention one of its most disturbing stories.
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael discuss Psalm 46.
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael discuss the practice of turning/repentance in the context of Matthew 18.
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael discuss the spiritual practice of learning. Be warned: there may be a few professional wrestling detours!
In this episode we discuss Psalm 141 and Prov 21:23!
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael discuss Psalm 119:25-32.
In this episode, Karl, Elise, and Michael discuss Matthew 18's call to confront and seek reconciliation with brothers and sisters who do us harm.
In this episode, we discuss the practice of sharing in light of Luke 7.
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael discuss the (in)famous commandment to "Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you" (Exod 20:12).
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael talk about Paul's call in Acts 9.
In this conversation, we discuss Esther 4 and her call to intervene as queen in a plot to destroy her people.
In this episode Elise, Karl, and Michael talk about 1 John 1:5-10 and the oft-neglected practice of confession.
In this episode, we talk with Kyle Parsons (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner) about Amos 5:18-24 and the recent event surrounding the killing of George Floyd.
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael talk about Hebrews 13 and the Christian call to care for those in prison.
In this episode, we reflect together on Isaiah 56 and how it speaks to our current moment, as the nation responds to the murder of George Floyd.
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael discuss 2 Samuel 12 and the practice of learning.
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael discuss Exodus 3 and the practice of "turn."
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael talk about "rest" from the perspective of Psalm 22.
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael talk about Exodus 16, a powerful narrative in which scarcity and adversity test Israel's faith in their God.
In this episode, Elise, Karl, and Michael talk about Deuteronomy 11:18-21.
In this episode, Elise, Karl and Michael discuss Psalm 37 in light the the new reality imposed on society by COVID-19.
This week's conversation introduces our new co-host, Elise Pokel who will be joining us on a regular basis. We also talk about the ethos of compassion and mutual burden-bearing that marks Acts 2:43-47, and how the current needs of the moment call for a similar response among churches.
In this podcast, we talk about Leviticus 19:9-18 and its vision for what it means to love the neighbor.
In this episode, Karl and Michael discuss Isaiah 43, with special attention to the God who accompanies us on the journey.
In this episode, Karl and I talk about James 3:1-12, and the all too familiar danger of talking!
Today's episode focuses on the practice of learning. Our text for the day is Deuteronomy 4, a remarkable text about memory, learning, and identity.
In this episode, Karl and I discuss the story of the wise men in Matthew 2.
In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Elise Pokel to talk about the promise of God's rest in Hebrews 4.
In this conversation, we discuss how this remarkable text informs our care for others.
In this episode, we discuss the practice of "learning" in the context of Christian faith and Psalm 25.
Thanks for joining us for the inaugural episode of the Crossroad Podcast! This is a podcast dedicated to exploring seven areas of Christian spiritual practice: turn, learn, talk, walk, care, share, pause. Join us weekly! Subscribe to the podcast below. This week's practice relates to "turn." We can be contacted at jacobson.kn@gmail.com or mchan002@luthersem.edu.
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