Lectio Diversa

Ashley gives an update on Lectio Diversa episodes, and offers an exciting opportunity for an Advent Study Guide. 

In this special social distancing episode, Ashley chats with Logan, EJ, and Judah about what we can look for in a leader. 

Nicki and Ashley discuss John 4 and Nicki shares how she meets assumptions with questions. 

Today we meet Brother and we talk about what might be waiting beyond our fear. 

On this Ash Wednesday episode, LeAnne and Ashley talk about embarking on the journey of Lent and how we might take stock of where our treasure is. 

Leah, executive director of Just Bakery, talks about the work of helping to resettle refugees and what it means to treat everyone like our own. 

Alisa and Ashley discuss things that feel like a requirement, and they discover something freeing about a familiar verse. 

Rita and Ashley discuss what they might need to let go of. 

Rita and Ashley discuss what unity might look like. 

Andrea and I talk about some fears that surround us. 

Andrea shares about her journey through grief and offers a new take on darkness. 

Today on the podcast, Theron tells us what he is looking for, and what he was looking for twenty years ago. 

Caroline discusses what it means for her to be in fellowship as we examine 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. 

Theron joins us today with a story about finding himself in despair and then finding a new song. 

Caroline shares the story of naming her daughter and we explore Isaiah 49:1-17. 

Joan tells us about a time when she did something that was a game changer, and we discover the power of surprise. 

Benji shares a story about a time he was amazed, and how he spent time trying to find Oz. 

Benji joins the podcast today to discuss ways that he discovered strength he didn't know he had. 

Joan joins us today as we read Isaiah 42:1-9, and we discover a word that permeates the text. 

Today, we ask our questions and we try to sit with them. 

Today we talk about being dismissed quietly--or not so quietly. 

Today we discuss the different titles we have held and what it means to belong. 

We discuss what we do while we wait--and we asked what we're waiting for. 

In this episode, we meet new guests, Karol and Jill and we talk about the many ways we have looked for signs. 

"Oppression cannot thrive where joy and compassion are present." - Kali Cawthon-Freels

What makes your soul sing? 

Today, we read and discuss James 5:7-10 and talk about what we're waiting for. 

There seemed to be a consistent answer when asked "Where have you felt like a stranger?" 

This week begins the third week of Advent. In today's episode we meet Haylee, Kali, and Michael, and we talk about navigating our wilderness. 

Stump. Is there hope to be found in a stump? Listen to this beautiful meditation by Darci Jaret to hear more. 

Today, we ask our questions and we begin the very difficult task of sitting with our questions without trying to rush into answers. 

Today we explore Matthew 3:1-12 and hear about what might be the best Biblical band name ever---BROOD OF VIPERS! And, we discuss threshing floors. 

In this episode, we explore Romans 15:4-13, and Alejandro, Dee Ann, and Steve share where they have found welcome. 

In this episode we explore Psalm 72 and we hear stories about partaking and then longing for the next season.

This week, we welcome to the table Alejandro, Dee Ann, Steve, and Darci. Today, we discuss Isaiah 11:1-10.

Kristian Smith leads us in a meditation on Psalm 122. He leaves us with some questions. Where are we going, and who is going with us? 

In this episode we have a rapid fire round of questions. You'll find out which food choice is sure to make Eliot stronger than all of us. And, like us, you might leave with more questions than answers. 

In this episode, we listen to what sings to us, and we listen to what makes us feel safe and what makes us feel uneasy. We are left with the question, what would it take for all of us to be bound firmly together? 

In the first full episode of Lectio Diversa, Ashley, Anna, Eliot, and Kristian answer some questions and read together Isaiah 2:1-5. Can we really turn our swords into plowshares? Our eight-year-old exegete thinks so. 

Lectio Diversa is a new hearing of ancient readings.