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To the Brim is the weekly podcast of Second Life Church. Join us as we tackle spiritual concepts. Everyone is welcome to the table!

Jenna Felton & Adria Gitto


    • Mar 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
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    Ukraine/Russian Conflict Vs. Good Samaritan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 41:07


    Join Dr. Jenna and Pastor Adria as they express the Story of the Good Samaritan as the need for Justice versus mercy work.  Scripture:Luke 10:25-37Contact:Secondlifechurch.compastors@secondlifechurch.com

    Paige Shortsleeves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 39:12


    Join Dr. Jenna and Pastor Adria as they interview their friend and college Paige Shortsleeves (yes, that is her real name). We talk about justice work and "church" people.Get involved atthedartcenter.orgConnect:secondlifechurch.com

    Live From the DART Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 33:58


    Join Dr. Jenna and Pastor Adria as they recap the first day of the DART conference in Orlando.  Dart Episode:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1400485/9554298-seek-justice.mp3?download=trueScripture:Luke 18:1-18

    The Word on the Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 16:09


    Join Dr. Jenna and Pastor Adria as they give us a sneak peek of the excitement that Secondlife Church will be stepping into in the next couple of months.  DART is a justice centered organization that works with congregation and the community to make real change that builds up our communities.  PEACE is the Palm beach branch of the organization and were are so excited to be partnering with them to help bring the kingdom of God close.Listen to a few of the biggest take aways that our fellow clergy are bringing home to their own communities and get excited about how you can get involved!DART: thedartcenter.orgPEACE: peachpbc.orgThe teaching Pastor of the Conference:Dr. Warren CarterBook: Matthew and the Margins: A sociopolitical and Religious Reading

    I Want to speak to your manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 39:54


    Join Dr. Jenna and Pastor Adria as they discuss scripture and what it meant for Jesus to have authority.Trigger warning:  Dr. Jenna discusses suicide in the opening of the episode.  Start at minute 5:22 to skip the intro.National Suicide prevention lifeline: 800-273-8255Encantu Disney/PixarScripture:Mark 1:21-28/ Luke 4:31-37 Contact us:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Dreams and Visions: New Year 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 37:30


    Join Pastor Adria and Dr. Jenna as they discuss the New Year and what it means to be given a new vision.  Follow along as they work through Acts 10 and the Vision of Simon Peter.Instagram: Second_life_churchConnect:tothebrim message line: 561-316-7915Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive:Secondlife.com/giving

    Advent: Shepherds' Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 38:59


    Join Dr. Jenna and Pastor Adria as they go through the third week of Advent.  The birth of Christ is finally upon us and the first to welcome the newborn into the world are the very fringe of society.  How appropriate!Scripture:Luke 2:1-21PEACE of palm beach working on affordable house in Palm Beach CountyContact us:To The Brim message line: 561-316-7915Pastors@secondlifechurch.comMarco Polo app: Adria GittoGive:secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Advent: Mary's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 42:39


    Join Dr. Jenna and Pastor Adria as they move through the story of Luke.  Today they will be discussing the virgin birth... or was it.  Get ready for the blasphemy of the holiday!  Because what's Christmas if you can't make your parents cringe at your new understanding of faith!TRIGGER WARNING: The word rape is mentioned at 12:15 when recounting a story of a child's question about Mary's conception. NOTE: Jenna says the wrong thing at minute 20:40. She says Joseph pays dowry to Mary's father but it is the other way around. Scripture Reading:Luke 1:26-56Contact Us:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comInstagram@Second_Life_ChurchMarco Polo:  Adria GittoGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Advent: Zechariah's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 37:40


    Join PastorJenna and Adria as they count down till Christmas.  They take us through the book of Luke as they dive into the story of Jesus birth.  Scripture:Luke 1:1-25Contact Us:Pastors@secondlifechurch.comTothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Give: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Seek Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 48:57


    Join pastors Jenna and Adria as they discuss Second life church's involvement with PEACE organization and their commitment to justice.  Pastor Jenna talks about the conference and give hope to those of us that feel overwhelmed by the immense need in our community.Intro:33 Lions shows:Friday 19th at Hypoluxo west 7:00pmSaturday 20th at lost weekend on clematis 9:30 pmDART: Direct Action Research TrainingPEACE: People Engaged in Active Community Efforts (of palm beach) Peacepbc.orgScripture:Exodus 8:17Nehemiah 4:15Connect:Jenna@secondlifechurch.comTothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    50!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 35:17


    Join Jenna and Adria as they talk about their 50th podcast episode and the milestone it represents!visit  Dr. Jenna on her island in animal crossing by sending her a friend request at Jenna@secondlifechurch.comconnect:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Refresh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 21:06


    Pastor Adria goes solo today as Pastor Jenna takes a break with her mom.  Join her today as she does the candid practice of going through a devotional.  Hope this can help with your process on your own.Book:Jesus callingVerses:Psalms 23:1-3Genesis 2:2-3Luke 1:78-79Connect:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    False Prophets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 50:27


    Scripture:2nd Peter2 Peter 1: 5-9Acts 10:9-23 (Cornelius)2 Peter 2:2-32 Peter 3:3Book:Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J O'BrienConnect:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    33 Lions Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 59:08


    Join Jenna as she interviews the lead singer of the new independent band 33 lions!  Go behind the music and learn about the heart and soul that makes 33 lions music.  Check out the socials:Instagram.com/33_lionsFacebook.com/thirty3lionsTwitter.com/33_lionsFind the music:http://33lions.comApple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/there-you-have-it-ep/1582264781?uo=4&app=itunesSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0aRT8E4RhZppMEzgThoPhRAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09D8TWNFS

    Highway to Hell pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 44:45


    Join us today as we finish the conversation about heaven and hell.  Although the conversation is over there is still so much more to talk about.  Feel free to reach out and give us your thoughts and feed back.  This is part 2 of 2Gehenna (/ɡɪˈhɛnə/, /ɡəˈhɛnə/[3]), the Aramaic name of the Valley of Hinnom,[1] or Gehinnom, is the corresponding geographical term modified in the process of translation of the Hebrew Bible, which has received various fundamental theological connotations.In the Hebrew Bible, Gehenna was initially where some of the kings of Judah sacrificed their children by fire.[4] Thereafter, it was deemed to be cursed (Book of Jeremiah 7:31, 19:2–6).[5]. ~Wikipedia  Evangelist and businessman Dwight Lyman Moody established the Moody bible institute in 1886. (Quote from their website Moody.edu)Movie:DogmaBook:Heaven by Randy AlcornConnect:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Stairway to Heaven pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 42:04


    *trigger warning* Mentioning hatred in the church against the LGBTQ communityJoin Pastors Dr. Jenna and  Adria as they have a candid discussion about Heaven and Hell.  Completely unscripted they take a journey down the rabbit hole of Evangelical theology and how it leaded them to a dead end.  This is part 1 of 2Book:Randy Alcorn HeavenScripture:John Chapter 14: 1-4Connect:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/givingMusic credit: Big House by Audio Adrenaline 

    Pray Away the Politics PART TWO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 37:04


    ***Trigger warning***. Sexual abuse/spiritual abuseThis is the second half of our Pray Away conversation. Listen to Part 1 first. Danne unscripted podcast: https://linktr.ee/dannemartFake psychology:          1. Bad relationship with parents          2. Sexual assault                       1 in 9 girls                       1 in 53 boys are assaulted before age of 18          3. Demonic forcesOutlove by Julie RodgersPolitics:           1. Prop 8           2. Side B argumentTornby Justin Lee

    Pray Away the Fallacies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 41:34


    New transition music by Stephen MederosCongratulations to Dr. Jenna Felton****Trigger warning**** subject matter talks about conversion therapy and the ex-gay movementThe Fallacy of a Movement:1. Clobber verses https://www.buzzsprout.com/1400485/8759028-pride-clobbered-pt-1.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1400485/8764957-pride-clobbered-pt-2.mp3?download=trueIdentify in christ 2. The righteous gemstones 3. Family4. Logical fallacies     a.  Red herring: diversion tactic     b. Straw man argument: oversimplifies the opposing view point.     c. Post hawk/proctor hawk: false liner though      d. Either/or: only two options     e. Ad Hominem: attacking character     f. Bandwagon: majority rules     g. Reductio ad absurdum: reduce argument to absurdity     h. Slippery slope: if one thing happens then everything will happen Contact us!Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/givingSecondlifechurch.com

    Begin Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 40:09


    33Lions.com33_lions on instagram33 lions pages on FacebookAll music platforms and Spotify:  33 lions, “there you have it.”Jesus sending out the twelve: Matthew 10Church podsMatt 13:31-43 Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Know your Type: Enneagram pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 43:37


    Join Jenna and Adria as we finish off our Enneagram series with the head triad.  We finally get to the sevens!!  Let us know what number you are by getting connected with us:)Enneagram typologyBook:The Road Back to You by Ian Kron and Susan StableThe Triads:The gut Triad 8,9,1 (Anger)The Heart Triad feelings 2,3,4 (sadness)The head triads 5,6,7 (fear)The Head:5: the investigator, deadly sin:greed stress:7 Growth:86:  the loyalist, question everything, deadly sin: fear, stress: 3,  growth: 97:  the enthusiast, deadly sin: gluttony stress:1 Growth:5Connect:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comInsta@Second_life_churchGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Know your Type: Enneagram pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 32:45


    Join Jenna and Adria for our second week of the Enneagram.   We will cover the second triad of numbers, the Heart!  Get ready to learn about 2's, 3's and 4's.Ennegram typologyBook:The Road Back to You by Ian Kron and Susan StableThe Triades:The gut Triade 8,9,1 (Anger)The Heart Triade feelings 2,3,4 (sadness)The head triade 5,6,7 (fear)The heart:2: Helper, generous, deadly sin: pride, stress:8, Growth:43:performer/ achiever, detached from feelings,Deadly sin: recognize their 3 motives, stress:9, growth: 64: Romantic/individualist deadly sin: Envy, stress 2, growth 1Connect:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comInsta@Second_life_church Give: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Know Your Type: Enneagram pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 53:55


    Join our pastors Jenna and Adria as they discuss the mysticism of the Enneagram Typology.  This isn't the christian horoscope.  This is a chart that helps you understand yourself and those around you by identifying the coping mechanisms used to get through this thing we call life.  Hopefully this will be a great tool that can help you understand and learn to love people better! Resources:Ennegram typologyEclecticeenergies .comInside Out Disney movieBooks:The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Susan StabileEnneagram:The gut Triade 8,9,1 (Anger)The Heart Triade feelings 2,3,4 (sadness)The head triade 5,6,7 (fear)8: challengers/dualistic deadly sin: Lust9: peace maker/stubburn deadly sin: sloth1: Perfectionist/ avoid mistakes at all costs deadly sin: resentmentConnect:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.comsecondlifechurch.comsecondlifechurch.com/podsGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    PRIDE: Clobbered pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 39:09


    Join us today as we continue our conversation focused on the clobber verses in Scripture.  **Trigger warning!** we will be taking about Scripture that have been used to condemn, Rape,Sexual abuse of Children and Suicide.Follow @Godlyandgay on Tic TocScripture:1 Corinthians  6:9-11Deuteronomy 22:5Genesis 1: “made them man and women”Acts 8:26-40 the story of the eunuch Matthew 19:11-12Books:Torn by Justin LeeReasonable doubt by Scott McQueenTransforming by Austen HartkeConnect:Tothebrim message line# 561- 316-7915 Pastors@secondlifechurch.com@Second_life_Church on instagramsecondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    PRIDE: Clobbered pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 36:30


    Join us today as Pastor Jenna and Adria review some of the clobber verses in scripture.  **Trigger Warning**. We will be talking about some sensitive topics.  Such as hate towards the LGBTQ+ community, Rape, Sexual abuse of ChildrenScriptures:Genesis 19: Sodom and GomorrahEzekiel 16:49Leveticus 18:22Romans 1:28Romans 2@godlyandgay on Tic TocConnect with us!Pastors@secondlifechurch.comSecondlifechurch.com@Second_Life_Church on instagramGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Selah (The Cleansing Breath)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 12:15


    Members of the Second Life Church family bare their souls in this week's episode as we share our own personal Pslams. The book of Psalms is filled with raw emotion--anger, anxiety, pain, hope, celebration, joy. At our spiritual retreat this past weekend, we took some time to write our own psalms. In this episode of To the Brim, we'll give you some ideas for writing your own psalm. Some of the folks from the retreat will share theirs as well. Very powerful, vulnerable, and beautiful.Psalm Creds:Chris RuffCheryl CzarneckiBob RuffJenna SchuelerIf you would like to share your psalm, or just any thoughts, comments or questions, hit us up on our brand new fancy schmancy voice message line! Call 561-316-7915 to leave a recording and we will play it on a future podcast.To go on a future spiritual retreat with Second Life Church or join a group, email us at pastors@secondlifechurch.com. 

    In the Beginning: Go Go Go Joseph!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 38:40


    Join us today as we go through the hero arc with the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors!  What can we learn from this story about our own humanity and the hero arc of our own lives?  As always, please rate and leave a comment!notes:John Hawkins jr. @ gateway counseling in Boynton Beachhttps://gatewaycounseling.com/Scriptures references:Genesis 37Genesis 39Book:Richard Rohr Falling upward"God is that which holds are things together" -Jenna FeltonThe Pause https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093WBR84N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_209AJFKECGWASW3M843B by Jenna Felton and Adria Gitto Contact:Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/givingInstagram: second_life_church

    In the Beginning: Jacob the wrestler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 45:01


    Join us today as we continue our study on Genesis.  What can we learn from Jacob who was named "deceiver"?  How is this story the very picture of the struggle of humanity with God.  May we see God face to face and live.Inkandpistons.comBible Verses:Genesis 25:12Genesis 25:21Genesis 28:10 Genesis 29:1Genesis 32:22

    In the Beginning: Father Abraham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 37:27


    Join us today as Jenna and Adria go through the story of Abraham and the sacrifice of Isaac.  Learn that this is a story shared by many faiths and how the interpretations can lead us to a better understanding of God's character.References:Miitopia for the switchinter-liner BibleGuide for the perplexed by Maimonides:Scriptures:Genesis 22Quran 37:102 -108(sacrifice of Ishmael)Genesis 22:5I Corinthians 6:12Quotes:Rabbi Ari Kahn-Isaac's death was never a possibility — not as far as Abraham was concerned, and not as far as God was concerned. God's commandment to Abraham was very specific, and Abraham understood it very precisely: Isaac was to be "raised up as an offering", and God would use the opportunity to teach humankind, once and for all, that human sacrifice, child sacrifice, is not acceptable.Maimonides was a medieval Sephardic Jewish philosopher who became one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages.  Who wrote a Guide for the perplexed to reconcile Aristotelianism with Rabbinical Jewish theology by finding rational explanations for many events in the text.Our info:Email: Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/givingClosing song:"So I'm told" by Divided Skies

    In the Beginning: The Flood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 39:55


    Scripture Reading:Gen 6:5-8Regretted making man?                 The Hebrew word for regret can mean sorry but also has other meanings, including                  not regret as in "wishing I knew then what I know now," but rather the meaning of being     "moved to pity.”Books:Brian McLaren: New kind of Christinity Rob Bell: What is the Bible Movie:Evan Almighty*Let us know if you want us to make t-shirts with “Nancy” on them!!!Our info:Secondlifechurch.comSecond_life_church on instagramEmail:Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    In The Beginning: Cain & Able

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 44:55


    Social links for Our Family of God Guests:Sam VogelSamuelnchina on InstagramChristina GrayChristinaagray on InstagramLunaempress_Luna91 on instagramYoutube: The feminist HomemakerGenesis 4:1-16theBibleproject.comYouTube: Compelled: speaking and living the gospel - Tim MackieWhere did the Bible come from and why - Tim Mackie ArchivesPastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    The Family of God Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 15:43


    Join us today for a short episode of to the brim.  Today we challenge you do not just be a passive watcher in your life but to go out and make things happen and then express it!  Tell us about your experience.  Either send us a voice memo, audio clip or if you don't want to record your voice just write us a little note and we can read it for you!  Send you experiences to Pastors@secondlifechurch.com. Ps:  So sorry for the sound quality on Adria's mic this week.

    Family of God: The Strength of Samuel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 40:54


    Join us today as we discuss the hard topics with our guest and friend Samuel Vogel.  Seeing the world through his lens sheds light on youth, disabilities and being a person of Chinese decent in America today.   Can't wait to share with all of you!Disabled + Abled united "Club"Netflix:Crip campDeaf UThe one child nationSamuelnchina insta

    Family of God: the Feminist Homemaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 47:06


    Join us today as we interview the fabulous Luna!  Luna Azaret has a unique perspective on how her background has influenced her faith.  Being both Peruvian on her dad's side and Jewish on her mothers, the clash of cultures was battles she has learn to navigate with ease.If you want to check out more of what Luna is up to follow her atthe feminist Homemaker on Youtube.Also, if you would be willing to leave a comment where ever you listen to podcasts, that would really help others find us:). Thanks for listening and all your support.

    Family of God: Cool Hand Luke

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 48:32


    Join us today as we interview our Lucas!!  Our Friend, colleague and all around amazing person.  He shares his story of identity as a Christian, transgender, gay man and how his faith informs how he has come into understanding himself and the love of God. resources:-The Trevor Project (thetrevor project.org)-GLAAD (glaad.org)-Lambda Legal (lambdalegal.org)-GLSEN (glsen.org)-Compass Community Center (compassglcc.org) Remember we are always here to be a listening ear as well.  If you have questions for Lucas or just want to drop us a note email us at Jenna@secondlifechurch.com or Adria@secondlifechurch.com or Pastors@secondlifechurch.comor follow us on our socials:)

    Family Of God: God is Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 47:02


    Join us today as we have our first Interview with Christina Gray, an up and coming writer, director, film maker who also happens to be a women of color!  We are so excited to have her on to preach her view of God in this world.  Pastor Jenna’s tic tok:  Dr.catladySegmentingChristina Gray info:"Tricks" the independant filmInstagram:        @christinaA Gray        @roomefilmsTic Tok: ChristinaAGrayFilmocracy.com (Search Tricks)Youtube:Christina Gray officialRoomentertainment

    Family of God: Babel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 46:34


    Join us today as we kick off our new series titled Family of God.  Through out this series we will interview others from all walks of life and we will learn the lens in which they see God.  Diversity is the only way to get a clearer depiction of who God truly is.  With that being said, let us head back to Genesis and talk about the tower of Babel.  What does this story mean, what have we been told its meaning is and how can we learn from this story God's steadfast love for diversity?Scripture notes:Genesis 11 story of BabelGenesis 10:20,31Small group info at Secondlifechurch.com/podssend us a voice message!! pastors@secondlifechurch.comadria@secondlifechurch.comor just send us a message on our Facebook.com/secondlifeor instagram second_life_church 

    Lent: Sacrifice of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 46:21


    Join us today as we discuss the concept of the Crucifixion.   Penal substitutionary atonement or PSA as the cool kids like to say.  What is it and what does it have to do with Jesus?  Plus, what does the sacrifice on the cross mean to you?  Fall in love with your faith all over again and Happy Holy Week!!A new kind of Christianity by Brian Mclaren Isaiah 1:13Genesis 3John 14:14Pastors@secondlifechurch.comDrive thru communion info @ secondlifechurch.com/eventsGive: secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Lent: Almsgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 45:34


    Join us today as we discuss the topic of Almsgiving (psst!  its not the same as tithing) Jenna and Adria discuss their ideas of almsgiving, what scripture talks about and how we might be a little more Jesus today.World Vision/ Compassion international Acts 4:34Matthew 6Mark 12:41-44Luke 16:21Matthew 3:1-12secondlifechurch.com/giving

    Lent: Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 44:09


    On this episode, we have a special guest host, James Scott. James and Jenna sat down to talk about the spiritual practice of fasting. What exactly is fasting? Is it still relevant post-deconstruction? How do you do it and why? Join the discussion!Scripture mentioned: Isaiah 58; Matthew 6:16Find out more about our guest host and give him a Like or a Follow on Facebook @LivingWithJames or Instagram @manageablelife

    Lent: Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 43:49


    Join us as we kick off the celebration of Easter with our Lent series. Lent is a way to prepare our hearts for the life, death and message of Christ. Jenna and Adria talk about Prayer, what it means to them and how they have changed their views on what prayer means in the wake of their deconstruction process. Feel free to reach out with your own experiences about prayer. If you like you can be featured on the podcast! You can always get a hold of us at Pastors@secondlifechurch.com or any of our socials. Instagram: second_life_church or Facebook secondlifechurchHabakkuk 1:2-5Lectio Divina Jesus,you have known us from the beginning of time,you have known us in the depths of our dreams and in the darkness of our shame,you know us as your beloved.Help us to own that core identity more and more in this season of repentance and mercy.Give us the rock-solid assurance of your unwavering faith in usas we seek the same in you.Amen.

    Mental Health: Dear Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 39:03


    Join us today as we ask questions of a Mental Health expert Greg Douglas of Douglas Counseling. Greg is a mental health therapist specializing in marriage/relationships. He answers some of your burning questions! We hope have him join us in the future so if he didn't answer one of your questions send them in and we can have him answer them next time!Head over to his website to check out his latest videos, articles and blog posts.DouglasCounseling.comFacebook.com/Gregdouglaslmhc

    Mental Health: Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 43:56


    Join us today as we discuss the difficult conversation focused around trauma, specifically spiritual trauma. (oh yeah, that's a thing). It's an illuminating conversation that involves digging into areas of history that are difficult and scary. But we can do this! As long as we do it together:)Types of trauma:1. Bullying 2. Community violence(dangerous surroundings) 3.Complex (experience of multiple traumas in a short time period.) 4. Disaster(natural disasters, war, famine, pandemic) 5. Childhood trauma 6. Intimate partner violence (domestic abuse). 7. Medical(trauma of body through sickness or accidents) 8. Physical abuse 9. Sexual abuseHillary McBride on the Liturgists Podcasthttps://megaphone.link/INV5683030956Embodiment therapyGrounding techniquesMywellbeing.com Scrupulosity: is characterized by pathological guilt about moral or religious issues. It is personally distressing, objectively dysfunctional, and often accompanied by significant impairment in social functioning. It is typically conceptualized as a moral or religious form of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Bad Theology Kills by Kevin Garcia

    Mental Health: Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 33:55


    Join us today as we talk about how we can allow ourselves the permission to rest, the importance of it and how we can't afford to not take a break. Also, Jenna leads us through a guided meditation. Hope this finds you at rest and grants you some peace.Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. - Romans 12:2The Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will give rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.Matthew 11:28-30Meditation Verse: Psalm 46:10Meditation music: Chakra awakening and meditation music "Deep mindfulness"Alexander technique Five senses method

    Mental Health: Codependency

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 55:31


    Join Jenna and Adria as they discuss the concepts of codependency and their own personal experiences with it. Be kind as we dive deep into our vulnerable spaces and share moments that are difficult in their healing. Our hope is that it can empower you to do the same. Love you all!She-Ra and the princesses of power NetflixFeatured music: "Great Storm Clouds" by Trevor HallMentioned book: "Codependent No More" by Melody BeattieMentioned Verses:Deuteronomy 6:5-6John 3:30 Codependency healing:Learn to practice self compassion for the parts of yourself that is codependent Normalizing codependent tendenciesSetting boundriasFind self worth outside of other peopleChurch pods!! Secondlifechurch.com/churchpodsPs: guinea pig squeaks at minute 47 and on… sorry!

    Mental Health: Shame and Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 38:43


    Join us today as we have a conversation about how shame keeps us isolated from others and how vulnerability can be the remedy for that. We share stories where we have felt both these things in our lives. Be kind with each other. It is a hard thing that we do, this thing called life.Show Notes:Bréné Brown: Shame and Vulnerability TedTalksGalatians 6:2Acts 4:32

    New Year! New You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 45:55


    (NOTE: We recorded this a long time ago, before our two episodes about the state of our nation. The intro section may sound old, but the content is all new!)Join us today as we discuss what it means when Christ said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Some great insight into what it means to have renewal and what that looks for us as a people as 2020 rolls right into 2021. Thank you to everyone who was able to donate to the Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry! We will be delivering our first collection this weekend!Please, for the love of everything holy, please buy a #tothebrim t-shirt. I'll never hear the end of it otherwise, lol!! https://www.customink.com/g/rvj0-00cc-ybcv

    Sticks and Stones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 52:04


    Join us today as we discuss the importance of language and how it has brought us to dramatics of the most recent events at the capital. Show notes:For all our guinea pig shenanigans check out: InstacaviesBrene brown: Unlocking us with Brene Brown Brene on words, actions, dehumanization and accountability. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bren%C3%A9-on-words-actions-dehumanization-and-accountability/id1494350511?i=1000505192683Matthew 5:22Timothey 2:23-25

    May the Odds Be Ever In Your Favor: Storming the Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 39:25


    Today we discuss the happenings in the capital from this week. It has been a scary and an emotionally draining week and it needs to be articulated. Even if the only thing we can say is "WTF". Through this discussion we hope that it will give you a voice to be able to discuss your own feelings about what's going on with your inner circle. This is our first step, what is going to be your second?Show Notes:"Stamped from the beginning" By Ibram X. KendiJohn 15:16join us for small groups by checking out our Church Pods on our website Secondlifechurch.comIf you have a step two or you want to be part of the discussion, feel free to send us an audio message or any type of message to our email at Pastors@secondlifechurch.com

    Can't we all just get along? With Pastor K

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 58:19


    Join us today as we talk with our friend and Pastor Keith Spencer from Trinity Lutheran Church located in Pembroke Pines Florida. We will be discussing the journey of how Trinity Lutheran became a fully inclusive and affirming congregation and all the milestones in between. Check out Trinity Lutheran Church on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Trinity-Lutheran-Church-Pembroke-PinesAlso check out their website: TLCPines.comIf you are interested in helping out with stocking the food pantry make sure to leave us a message on our Facebook or instagram pages! Thanks so much for sticking with us this year and look forward to what's happening in the future!

    Advent: Peace Be With You (They Ain't Mad, yo!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 42:31


    Today we discuss the final week of Advent. Peace represents the Angels candle and we learn all about what the word peace actually means in the context of the angels message. Also, the Asian art we are speaking of is called Kintsugi. Look it up! It's pretty cool!Looking forward to Christmas Eve! Reach out to us on your instagram, or our website for Church Pod information : Secondlifechurch.comPeace be with you all!

    Advent: Joy to the World (especially you)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 40:36


    Join us today as we go through the mystery of Joy! How it is built into our lives and how doubt is the doorway to a life of faith through Joy. Also, stay in touch for our pop-up Christmas gathering! (CDC rules apply). Head to our website to pre register and fill out the waiver. (Secondlifechurch.com or BoyntonChristmas.com). You can always reach out to us with your audio clips at pastors@secondlifechurch.com or slide into our DM's on our socials!PS: don't forget to send Jenna a Christmas Card!!Jenna Schuler 4781 n congress ave #1220 Boynton Beach fl 33426

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