The B-Side

What is the narrative arc of the Beatitudes and where is this going, anyway? Join us for this episode where we talk about how Jesus "brings" the kingdom of Heaven forward and what it means to see God when we love one another. 

Hesed is an ancient Hebrew word and key to unlocking the fifth beatitude. We often think of mercy as the withholding of punishment, but its deeper meaning goes beyond that to express the unending loyalty of God's covenant of love. God doesn't write us off.  

When you hear meekness do you think of weakness? Meekness actually takes great strength - it's power under submission. Join us for this episode and hear how those who give away their power are actually succeeding in God's mission.   

What is the blessing of mourning? How can we get beyond "thoughts and prayers" and truly walk alongside those who mourn in meaningful ways that recognize the pain and also bring hope?

Origin stories - Batman Begins, Solo, the Gospel of Matthew, and Genesis. In the ancient biography of Matthew's Gospel, we see a picture of a Jesus who has this way of being human that exudes life. In Matthew chapter 5 aka The Sermon on the Mount, Jesus just turns everything upside down, giving the people a true picture of what life in the kingdom is going to look like. 

Difference is a strength, not a weakness. A strong church is made up of people who see things differently. There's something powerful about hearing someone else's story and SFC is a church that works towards uncommon unity, even in our diversity.

The church is the place - or group of people - where transformational love can be worked out, BUT so often our interactions with each other and with God become more of a transaction. Tune in to this episode to hear Sean & Savoy talk about how the incarnation showed us that God is not transactional, but loves us up close!

Painful seasons of disorder can leave us feeling abandoned by God but they often lead us to new ways of seeing. What do we do when our reality doesn't match up with our belief system? Join Sean and Savoy for Episode 10 and consider where you find yourself in the story of Jonah. 

Alec Brasier joins us for this episode where we talk about the painful yet necessary nature of paradigm shifts, Viktor Frankl, and how the book of Jonah is like SNL. 

April Diaz of Ezer + Co joins us for this episode where we talk about why Biblical womanhood is more about being a strong warrior than a subservient second-in-command, why we need mothering from God, and how to honor our mothers by knowing their story. 

The one with all the friends! Matt Hall joins us to talk about navigating friendship in adulthood, the mutual give and take of healthy friendships, and what it looks like to be friends with someone we've never met in person - this Jesus guy. 

There's no place like home unless you never leave home. In episode 6 Sean and Savoy talk about what keeps us from getting in the game, how "club" church is affecting church decline, and what the Church of the future might look like. 

What does successful parenting really look like - especially in Silicon Valley? Sean and Savoy's answers might surprise you! 

Marriage! Myths, mysteries, and five challenges for any important relationship. Russ and Linda Ikeda - who happen to be married to each other, share their unique perspective after 43 plus years of sharing life together. 

Resurrection, Rock & Roll, and Jesus' rule-breaking gospel - it's all good news! In this episode, Sean and Savoy chat with John Voelz, exploring how our questions take us deeper into a journey marked, not with certainty, but with faith and adventure. 

In Episode 2 Savoy and Sean discuss the importance of theological inquiry with pastor Arvin Engelson. They chat about how theological inquiry affects one's spiritual journey, why is it important to follow your questions, and why diverse views in a faith community is a good thing. 

In this inaugural episode, Sean and Savoy talk about "the dash" and what it means to live and give generously - beyond financial contribution - in a culture where belonging is a commodity.