Life on The Vine with Jackson and Hutch

Goodness. The most overlooked Fruit of the Spirit. What is goodness and what does it mean to put goodness out into the world? Where does goodness come from and how do we know it is good? Join Jackson and Hutch as they launch into the idea and reality of goodness. 

It seem like kindness is a virtue that our society desires for people to display, yet the world seems to be filled with a lack of kindness. Join Jackson and Hutch as they ramble through the topic of kindness.

We have kept you waiting long enough! It is the episode you have been waiting for. That's right, you guessed it, this episode is on the fruit of patience. 

Peace is something all humans seem to strive for? We want peace in the world, peace amongst neighbors, and even peace within ourselves. But how do we get there? Can we ever get there? 

What is the difference between joy and happiness? How do we promote joy? Join Jackson and Hutch as they meander their way through the topic of joy. 

Jackson and Hutch didn't get all of their thoughts out last episode, so they decided to spew out another episode on Love. 

Love. The words drums up so many images, ideas, songs, etc. Is what came to your mind when you read the word love the same as what Paul is talking about? Jackson and Hutch dive down the rabbit hole to chase the ever elusive topic of love.

Jackson and Hutch are back! After a LONG hiatus from LOTV Jackson and Hutch give life updates and then dive into their new series on Fruit of the Spirit.

Jackson and Hutch launch into a new series "Living Missionally", where they interview people who are mission minded in the way they live. In this first episode of the series, they have a discussion with Jackson's friend, Daniel, about his life as a missionary in NYC. If you like this episode, you can catch Daniel at FPC on Sunday, May 29, during the Sunday school hour.

He is risen! He is risen, indeed!

We walked to the cross with Christ and now sit in the silence of Saturday. Join us as we sit with the day between anguish and hope. 

Jackson and Hutch welcome guest Mark Brown to read and reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus.

Take some time to soak in God's word and reflect with us on this Maundy Thursday. 

Julia Metcalf leads host Jackson Seibert and guest Steve Wilson through the spiritual exercise of Lectio Divina. Come, engage your spirit as we walk to the cross.

On this Tuesday of Holy Week we begin the Upper Room discourse. Listen in, pray, reflect, as we walk to the cross. 

Join us on our Holy Week walk toward the cross. Today we will look at the humbling act of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples.

Welcome to Holy Week! Each day, from now until Easter, Jackson and Hutch will be offering reflections on texts from the gospel of John. We are joined this week in the Hanna C. Howard recording studio by various guests. Today, Eric Baird joins us to offer some music and wisdom. 

Jackson and Hutch dive into the words of Jesus at the end of Matthew Chapter 10. These words of Jesus challenge us to evaluate our loves and priorities. Jackson and Hutch discuss our attachments to this world, how to evaluate our attachments and priorities, and some practical exercises to reorder our lives, relationships, and attachments into their proper place,

One of the biggest obstacles to getting started is not knowing where to start. But, once you know "Where" to start then you can get bogged down in the "How" to start and "Why" start. In this episode Jackson and Hutch discuss the Where, How, and Why to start reading the bible as a family (or on your own).

Let's take some time together to pause, reflect and assess if we are tied to the True Vine. This reflections was written and directed by Steve Wilson

Jackson and Hutch wanted to give parents some encouragement as the school year launches and calendars begin to fill up. Well, they missed that mark, but they did produce a list of their Top 5 spiritual things for parents to consider. 

Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc... We are surrounded by platforms that give you voice. But in a world that values opinion, have we lost the art of listening? Listening is a giant piece to the life of a Christian. We are to listen to; God, our neighbors, and our brothers and sisters in Christ. Join us as we examine the flip side of the conversational coin.

We were created for relationship, both with God and with one another. As important as they are, relationships are not easy. Things can go sideways, even with the people we most care about. On this episode, we chat with Ted and Jane Hutchinson to tackle some of the common challenges we face in relationships and to hear about the steps we can take each day to move into healthier community, whether you are married, single, or anywhere in between!

In part two of their conversation about Reformed Theology, Rev. Daniel Hutchinson and Jackson Seibert discuss the acronym for Calvinist theology, T.U.L.I.P. This conversation leads them to discuss topics like original sin, election, grace and more.

What is a Presbyterian? What do they actually believe? Reformed, what does that mean? Have you ever asked these questions? Have anyone ever asked them of you? Well, this is Jackson and Hutch's attempt to dive into Reformed Theology. They dive into the difference between Religion and Theology, a brief history of the reformation, the 5 Solas, and the practical nature of Reformed Theology.

He is risen! He is risen indeed! But do we really believe that Jesus was actually dead and literally raised to life? Join Rev. Daniel Hutchinson and Jackson Seibert as they discuss the implications of a ressurected and non-ressurected Jesus.

Hutch and Jackson explore the season of Lent. What is it? Why do we practice it? What is the point? These are a few things that are tackled in the most recent episode.

Do you have questions? We have answers! Hutch and Jackson dive back into the bag of listener questions and give their unprepared answers!

Hutch and his Dad continue their conversation about how our theology impacts our parenting. What we believe can (and should) manifest in how we instuct and model biblical principles. Their conversation take them through the biblical parenting perspevtives of obedience, independece, work, rest, money and time. 

Parenting is hard! It is even harder when you don't have a goal. But, what should our goal be? With so many parenting resources out there, who do we look to for guidance? Hopefully this two-part conversation between Hutch and his dad will point you in the right direction.

Whew! We made it to 2021 and as a celebration Jackson and Hutch are answering a grab-bag of questions. In this episode they have to answer anything and everything, with no note or prep. This grab-bag features Aliens, Dinosaurs and the Second coming of Christ. If you have quesitons, they have answers!Email your questions to Jackson or Hutch to have them answered in a future grab-bag episode.

Prayer is an essential aspect of the life of a Christian, but most believers have questions about prayer at some point in their walk. What is prayer? Who should I direct my prayer to? Am I praying correctly? These are just a few of the questions about prayer that Hutch and Jackson address.

What is Advent? What can this season teach us about our past, present, and furture? Join us as we wait on the Lord to come. Join us as we prepare our hearts. 

Are you a recovering perfectionist, like Hutch? Or maybe you are more like Jackson, who would rather not have goals. Either way you will benefit from this discussion on the pursuit of excellence in the life of  a Christian.

Forgiveness is one of the central (if not the central) components of Christianity. The idea is simple, but the practice is beyond difficult. Join us while we seek to understand; why is forgiveness so difficult, and how we can become more like Christ in this practice?

The Rev. Daniel Hutchinson and Jackson Seibert have a light hearted discussion about their Top 3 -- Food, Jokes, Fears, Unpopluar opinions and much more!

It's all well and good to say Christians should be an alternative community, but are there any concrete steps we can take to be more Christ-like in our politics? Here are some practical suggestions to try out this election cycle!

This episode is a continuation of our discussion of the intersection of faith and politics (2/3). We fumble through the hows and whys of politics. Politics is indeed an avenue in which we can love our neighbors. Join us as we struggle through a conversation that is less about how wer should vote and more about the motivations behind the way we vote.

In this episode we start the conversation about how Christ should be shaping the way we view, vote, and discuss politics. This initial episode (1 of 3 in the series) kicks off the conversation with what it means to be an alternative community, how we engage the policies of a world that is not our home, and why that may be uncomfortable.

Hutch and Jackson wrap up their series on Stories by looking at how we fit into God's story. They discuss practical tips for telling your own testimony and then take a crack at telling super condensed versions of their own stories of God's grace and goodness in their lives.

You're in for another Another Intern Resting Conversation. This conversation is with our 2020 Ignite Interns, Natalie Bair and Caroline Lawson. We talk about what Ignite was like during the summer of 2020 and what God taught us through this strange season.

We continue our series on stories and the importance they play. In this episode we discuss the Bible as a story and the importance of context.

Once upon a time there was a podcast that discussed the importance of stories! This podcast asked the questions "Why did Jesus teach in stories?" and "Where do we fit in the overall story?" Listen and enjoy as we paddle along in the river of stories!

The one and only Hanna C. Howard joins us for a wonderfully whimsical conversation about her debut novel "Ignite The Sun", how her faith and writing intersect, her favorite stories, and so much more.

Fear, shame and guilt can drag us down and lead us away from God. Hutch and Jackson take a look at what it means to live a life that leans into the interior freedom that Jesus' Lordship brings us. 

"It is for freedom's sake that you have been set free..." We are free in Christ, but now what do we do? In this episode we look at Paul's words about freedom, discuss interior vs. exterior freedom, and why you should include silence in your day!

Freedom. What is it? Is it a lie? What is the difference between Christian Freedom and freedom as we know it in western culture? We address all of these questions and more as we discuss many of the ins-and-outs of the idea of Freedom.

We continue our conversation on habits  and some implications they may have for Christ followers. How do we recognize the habits of our life (both good and bad)? How do we combat just going through the motions? Can we leverage habitual living for the glory of God? 

We are talking about habits! How much of our life is choice and how much of it is habitual? Jump in with us as we take the plunge into the world of habit formation.  

This week we meet with former Ignite Intern Jake Dodson to discuss his views on life in Christ! 

We all want to be entertained, but when does it become too much? In this episode we continue our conversation about media consumption and it's ability t effect our faith and overall outlook on life.