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Ryan and Patrick return with a special Good Way edition of Between the Lines, reflecting on the first Good Way intention: living deeply rooted in the story of God. They discuss how the stories we inhabit shape the lives we live, beginning with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 and Isaiah 61 (4:13). They explore sin as humanity's attempt to order chaos apart from God and how Jesus restores dignity and empowers the powerless (12:31). They share personal practices—like hearing others' stories, memorizing Scripture, and integrating Scripture into writing—to show how intention shapes communion with Christ and overflows in love for others (27:21). They close with practical entry points for beginners, including slow reading of John's Gospel, imaginative prayer, and forming practices that fit one's personality and season of life (44:56), before previewing next week's focus on prayer (1:09:56).
Patrick Boatwright
Pastors Patrick Boatwright and Ryan Diaz reflect on 9/11 and today's political unrest, calling listeners back to Micah's invitation to “do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with God” (2:30). They explore how the wilderness exposes our fears and how God's provision frees us to live as truly human (10:00). Finally, they invite listeners to join the fall Good Way course, reenter the Story of God series in Advent, and step into the Good Neighbor Initiative (28:00). Permalink
Patrick Boatwright
Makenzi Koyen
Antony Jeffares
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Patrick Boatwright & Ryan Diaz
Patrick Boatwright & Ryan Diaz
Patrick Boatwright & Ryan Diaz
Patrick Boatwright & Ryan Diaz
Ryan and Patrick dive into last week's entry into the Story of God (00:00:31) then the guys welcome their first guest to BTL, theologian Raymond Carr (00:24:16), to have a conversation about radical inclusivity, how to read and relate to the bible, and how a jazz musician and two contrasting theologians can help give language to what it means to know God.Resources:Wisdom in the Old Testament - St Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology Katherine Dell (This week's BTL Recommend Resource)The Dancing Monk and the Rhythm of Divine Life (More thoughts from Raymond Carr)Theology in the Mode of Monk: An Aesthetics of Barth and Cone on Revelation and Freedom (Pick up Raymond's latest books)Introductory Reads and Listens of Barth, Cone, and Monk:Karl Barth - Evangelical Theology: An IntroductionJames Cone - A Black Theology of LiberationThomas Merton - Opening The BibleThelonius Monk - Monk's Dream The Dancing Monk and the Rhythm of Divine LifeTheology in the Mode of Monk: An Aesthetics of Barth and Cone on Revelation and Freedom, Volume 1- Wipf and Stock Publishers
Patrick Boatwright & Ryan Diaz
Patrick Boatwright
Patrick Boatwright & Ryan Diaz
Patrick Boatwright
Patrick Boatwright & Ryan Diaz
Patrick Boatwright
Patrick Boatwright & Ryan Diaz
Patrick Boatwright & Ryan Diaz
Patrick Boatwright and Ryan Diaz
Patrick Boatwright & Ryan Diaz
Patrick Boatwright