Word Continues

Greg, Rose, and Damen join in to talk about topography, geography, and theology. Here are their first thoughts on the great commission!

Greg, Rose, and Damen(?!) are here to talk about this controversial Paul character and how communities of faith must continually challenge themselves. Who is this for any way?

Greg and Damen continue to follow Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. This week John the Baptist makes a return appearance! What will people say?

Greg and Damen are here to continue the journey through the Gospel of Luke. Jesus moves from preaching to action. What's his first step?

We've maybe done this 200 times! We don't really know but we do that in this episode we talk about Jesus, the sermon on the plain, lending, and the golden rule. Here are our first thoughts on Luke 6:20-49.

The Gospel of Luke continues with boats, deep water, and an interesting catch. Pastors Greg and Damen discuss Luke 5:1-11.

Maybe you can't go home again? Jesus is stirring things up as Pastors Greg and Damen join together to share their first thoughts on this week's reading!

It's a new year with the same crew! Pastors Greg and Damen are here talk about the fruit of forgiveness, Jesus' baptism, and dire prophesy (kind of). Enjoy their first thoughts!

Rose and Damen are here to wonder about baby and child Jesus. What may they discern?!

Christmas Eve is nearly here so Greg, Rose, and Damen gather to preview the evening. Pour a cup and enjoy!

Advent is drawing to a close and pastors Greg and Damen explore the stories of Elizabeth and Mary. What sorts of conversations do you think they had?

Welcome everyone to a new series! During the course of "Study Time with Rose" we'll check in on Rose Koepp to see what she is learning in her seminary experience. In this episode we talk about what propelled Rose to seminary the beginning of the process.

Who were these shepherds and what were they thinking? Rose joins with Greg and Damen to preview "While By Their Flocks" which is an original children's pageant written by Rose Koepp and Hannah Jensen-Heitmann!

The second Sunday in Advent is on the way and Damen and Greg join in to chat about Jesus' genealogy. How do we balance the past, present, and future in the season of expectant waiting?

It's Rose and Damen time as they jump in the studio to talk about Daniel, Advent, and Hope!

Greg and Damen are here to go over Jeremiah, Hebrews, and covenant theology!

Rose is here! Damen and has hop into the booth to chat about Isaiah, forgiveness, and calling. Enjoy their conversation on Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13).

Greg and Damen take a look at the hyperbole and mixed motivations of Jonah!

Pastors Greg and Damen are here again to chat about Elijah, widows, and helpful ravens! Enjoy their First Thoughts on 1 Kings 17:1-16.

First Thoughts On... 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:27-30, 41-43 by First Presbyterian Church

Damen and Rose hop into the studio to discuss building houses for God. Can you keep God in a box?

Pastors Greg, Damen, and Bill(!) join in to discuss the interplay between the church and systems of power and authority. Enjoy!

Idols abound as pastors Greg and Damen discuss the ancient and contemporary human condition.

Damen and Rose(!) offer some insights(?) on lambs, rocks, and salvation. Good luck with this one!

The brothers of Joseph, what were they thinking? Pastors Greg and Damen take a look at the story of Joseph and his brothers and begin to think about what it might mean for us.

They're back in Studio One! This week Greg and Damen discuss Abram, trust, and community reconciliation!

Here's some Tuesday thoughts on creation, Image of God, and 2 Corinthians!

As the summer winds down, pastors Greg and Damen take a look at James 1:19-27. Enjoy their conversation about hearing, doing, and living faith!

In preparation for Go & Serve Sunday, Pastors Greg and Damen are here to share a little bit about the recent High School Go & Serve trip and Micah 6:6-8!

The whole ding-darn crew is here to talk about the good Samaritan and Argentinian Folks Mass! Please enjoy these opening thoughts for the week!

One last time it's Rose and Damen Time! This week they read A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond while they discuss the many varied parts of the body of Christ.

What time is it? It's Damen & Rose time! The parables continue as these two discuss treasure, pearls, and balancing the old and the new. Here are their first thoughts on Matthew 13:44-53.

It's Rose and Damen Time (Still)! This week they take a look at Matthew 25:1-13 and the parable of the foolish and wise bridesmaids. Join them as they ask questions of the text and allow the text to ask questions of them.

It's Rose and Damen time! This week they chat about mustard, fields, intentions, yeast, the Kingdom of Heaven, and air birds. Enjoy their first thoughts on Matthew 13:31-34.

It's Deja Vu all over again! Pastors Greg and Damen return to their Studio 2 summer home and chat about Mark 4:35-41, Philippians 4:4-9, and "All Will Be Well" by The Gabe Dixon Band. Enjoy some first(ish) thoughts!

Pastors Greg and Damen are in Studio 2 and set to dive into the stormy seas of life! In this week's episode, they chat about Mark 4:35-41 and Philippians 4:4-9. The explore Jesus calming the seas, the disciples being calm then getting worried and what it means to experience the peace of God.

Pastors Greg and Damen(!) begin to dive into the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman and The Hungry Caterpillar. They're fools. We know.

It's back on the narrative lectionary track as Pastors Greg and Damen discuss Paul's work in Corinth! In their first thoughts they offer reflections on the nature of communities and tentmaking, as well as, Humble Paul & Braggart Paul. Hope your week goes well!

To make the faith their own! This week, Pastors Greg and Damen discuss being heirs with Christ and the ongoing process of being reformed in faith. They also share some thoughts from this year's confirmands. Enjoy this week's First Thoughts!

Creation, process, prophecy, and formless voids, Pastors Greg and Damen discuss it all in their first thoughts on Genesis 1:1-5 & Revelation 21:1-6. This week's First Thoughts is part of the Sachtleben-Throckmorton Faith and Science Symposium so the two offer some initial thoughts on that intersection as well!

Quickly now! On to the next town! Pastors Greg and Damen catch up with the Apostle Paul and his church-planting tour. Here are their first thoughts on Acts 17:1-9.

It's a return to the narrative lectionary as pastors Greg and Damen take a look at Acts 3:1-10. In their first thoughts they consider the connection between Jesus' ministry and how the apostles attempt to carry it forward. Enjoy their first thoughts!