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Listen to weekly sermons from Second Baptist Church in Liberty, MO. Also, join us for season two of our podcast, "Just Wondering with Andrea and Connie." Listen in as pastors Andrea Huffman and Connie McNeill chat about Biblical and theological questions they are wondering about right now, in 30 minutes or less. Join us every week to hear fresh, funny, and honest conversations between two pastors who also just happen to be friends.
Pastoral Resident Jana Atkinson concluded our summer sermon series with her message, "Commitment."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series with his message, "Humility."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series with his message, "Grace & Compassion."
We celebrated VBS Sunday, and Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared a message called "The Wonder of God."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series with his message, "Openness & Respectfulness."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series with his message, "Vision & Courage."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series with his message, "Wisdom & Discernment."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series with his message, "Integrity: A Whole Heart."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series with his message about spiritual growth.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards began our summer sermon series -- Leading the Jesus Way: The Character of Christian Leadership.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from 2 Corinthians 13:11–13 in his message, "A Blessing with Verbs In It."
Pastoral Resident Jana Atkinson Morga concluded her two-week series on the prodigal son.
Alena Vaughn-Booth, our Associate Pastor of Administration & Missions, shared a homily with us on this year's Serve Sunday.
We celebrated our high school seniors on Sunday, and Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared his message, "What the Living Christ Creates."
On Student Sunday, we get to hear homilies from our students! Junior Hannah Mees shared her thoughts on God being with us through doubts and questions.
On Student Sunday, we get to hear homilies from our students! Senior Jack Lewis shared his thoughts on God walking with us through hard times.
We celebrated Palm Sunday, and Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared his message, "Jesus Is: The Resurrection & The Life.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared his Easter message, "Jesus Is: The Way, The Truth, and The Life."
Pastoral Resident Jana Atkinson Morga continued our Lenten sermon series with her message, "Jesus Is: The True Vine."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Lenten sermon series with his message "Jesus Is: The Good Shepherd."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Lenten sermon series with his message, "Jesus Is: The Gate for the Sheep."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Lenten sermon series with his message, "Jesus Is: The Light of the World."
We celebrated the first Sunday in Lent, and Senior Pastor Jason Edwards started our Lenten sermon series with his message, "Jesus Is: The Bread of Life."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards concluded our sermon series with his message, "Passing the Torch."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, "We Carry It Together."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, "Balancing the Flame."
This weekend was Disciple Now for our students! We welcomed our Disciple Now speaker, CJ Rice, to the pulpit, and she continued our "Carry the Torch" sermon series.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared his message, "The Law of Love" on the fourth Sunday of Advent.
Pastoral Resident Jana Atkinson Morga preached the Sunday after Christmas and shared her message, "The Soul Felt Its Worth."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards started a new six-week sermon series called "Carry the Torch: The Olympics of Faith."
Alena Vaughn-Booth preached on Epiphany morning and shared her message, "A New & Glorious Morn."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Advent sermon series with his message, "The Weary World Rejoices."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Advent series with his message, “Chains Shall He Break."
Pastoral Resident Jana Atkinson Morga began our Advent sermon series with her message, "The Thrill of Our Hope."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared an update on our 2025-2206 Catalyst Ministry Plan called "Beyond Imagination."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards concluded our sermon series with his message, "Whispers, Shadows, & the Word of Christ"
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, " Shadows of Christ in the Suffering Servant."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, "Shadows of Christ in the Fiery Furnace.”
Pastoral Resident Jana Atkinson Morga continued our sermon series with her message, "Whispers of Christ in the Kings & Prophets."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, "Whispers of Christ in the Wilderness."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, "Whispers of Christ in the Wilderness."
We celebrated World Communion Sunday, and Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, "Shadows of Christ in Passover."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, " Whispers of Christ in the Burning Bush."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, " Whispers of Christ in Joseph’s Reconciliation."
We welcomed our newest pastoral resident, Jana Atkinson Morga, on Sunday! Jason interviewed her during the service, and it was great to get to know more about her. Welcome, Jana!
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, "Shadows of Christ in the Thicket."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, "Shadows of Christ in Melchizedek."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our sermon series with his message, "Shadows of Christ in the Flood."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from Genesis 1:1–10, delivering his message, "Shadows of Christ in Creation."
Pastoral Resident Rachel Mumaw-Schweser continued our sermon series with her message "Whispers of Christ in the Garden."
We began a new sermon series on Sunday, "Shadows & Whispers of Christ: Finding Jesus in the Old Testament." Senior Pastor Jason Edwards kicked it off with his message, "Shadows & Whispers of Christ."
We celebrated VBS Sunday and Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared his sermon, "True North."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from Psalm 78:1–7 on Sunday with his message, "God's Story, Our Story."
Pastoral Resident Rachel Mumaw-Schweser returned to the pulpit on Sunday with her message "What Does the Lord Require."
We celebrated Trinity Sunday and Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from Romans 5:1-5.
We celebrated Pentecost on Sunday, and Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared his message "Fire, Wind, and Witness."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from Acts 1:6-14 on Sunday, in his message "Witnesses in Waiting."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from John 17:1-11 in his sermon "Jesus Prays for Us."
Pastor Jason preached from John 10:1-18 with his message "The Voice that Makes Us Whole."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared his sermon "Serving with Open Eyes" on Serve Sunday.
Student Sunday is one of the best Sundays of the year! Our middle and high school students plan and execute each element of the service. This year's Student Sunday was a rich worship experience. Thank you, students!
Easter Sunday! Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared his sermon, "Recognizing the Risen Christ."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards' continued our Lenten sermon series as we celebrated Palm Sunday together.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Lenten sermon series with his message, "Overlooking Christ in Prayer."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Lenten sermon series with his message, "Overlooking Christ in Creation."
Pastoral Resident Rachel Mumaw-Schweser continued our Lenten sermon series with her message, "Overlooking Christ In Good Faith."
Rev. Melissa Dowling was our Disciple Now speaker this weekend, and we were thrilled to also welcome her to the pulpit. She continued our Lenten sermon series with her message from Acts 10:11–28.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards began our Lenten sermon series with his message, "Overlooking Christ in Scripture."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards concluded our Ephesians sermon series with his message from chapter 6, verses 21-24.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continues our Ephesians sermon series with his message, "Don't Forget to Pray!"
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians series with his message from Ephesians 6:10–18.
Pastoral Resident Rachel Mumaw-Schweser continued our Ephesians series with her message on Ephesians 5:21–6:9.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians sermon series with his message, "Be Filled with the Spirit."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians study with his message, "Wake Up, Children of Light!"
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards resumed our Ephesians sermon series with his message "Life With God."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preaches on the fourth Sunday of Advent with his message "Unwrapping Love."
Pastoral Resident Rachel Mumaw-Schweser preached on the first Sunday after Christmas and shared her message "Treasuring Christmas."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our journey through Advent with his message "Unwrapping Grace."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Advent sermon series with his message "Unwrapping Peace."
Pastoral Resident Rachel Mumaw-Schweser kicked off our Advent sermon series with her message "Unwrapping Power."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians sermon series with his message "Our Life's Work."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians sermon series with his message, "More Than We Can Imagine."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians study with his message "The Mystery Made Known."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians study with his message, "The Promise in Christ Jesus."
Yesterday was our Catalyst Emphasis Sunday. Pastor Jason offered a meditation during communion called "Moving Beyond Imagination."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians sermon series on Sunday with his message, "Christ Is Our Peace."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians study with his message "But God," based on Ephesians 2:1-10.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians sermon series with his message from Ephesians 1:18–23.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians sermon series with his message titled "For This Reason."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Ephesians sermon series with his message, "In Christ."
Pastoral Resident Alena Vaughn kicked off our new sermon series about the book of Ephesians.
Emmitt Drumgoole and Andrea Huffman (former pastoral residents) returned to 2BC on Sunday and co-preached.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series on The Lord's Prayer with his message "Lead and Deliver Us."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards concluded our summer sermon series about the Lord's Prayer on Sunday.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series on The Lord's Prayer with his message "As We Forgive."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series on the Lord's Prayer with his message "Our Daily Bread."
Pastoral Resident Alena Vaughn preached yesterday and continued our summer sermon series on the Lord's Prayer.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series on the Lord's Prayer with his message "Hallowed Be Your Name."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series on the Lord's Prayer with his message "In Heaven."
Pastoral Resident Rachel Mumaw-Schweser continued our summer sermon series about the Lord's Prayer on Sunday. She taught about the phrase at the beginning: "Our Father."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series about the Lord's Prayer on Sunday.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards kicked off our summer sermon series this Sunday. For the summer, we'll be studying the Lord's Prayer.
We celebrated Pentecost on Sunday, and Pastoral Resident Alena Vaughn shared a message called "Filled with New Wine."
We welcomed Pastoral Resident Rachel Mumaw-Schweser back to the pulpit on Sunday! She shared a message called "Good Enough."
Pastoral Resident Alena Vaughn shared a great homily with us on Sunday before we headed out to our Serve Sunday projects.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards concluded our three-week sermon series with his message "In All Things Love."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued his sermon series with a message titled "In Non-Essentials: Liberty" based on Acts 15:1–12.
Jason started a new sermon series on Sunday with his message "In Essentials: Unity" based on Ephesians 4:1-6.
We celebrated Easter morning together and Senior Pastor Jason Edwards completed our Lenten sermon series with his message called "An Easter Walk."
We were thrilled to welcome author and pastor James Piazza to the stage on Palm Sunday. He and Jason had a great conversation and talked about James's book, "The Glorious Life of Adversity."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Lenten sermon series with his message, "The Practice of Giving."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Lenton sermon series with his message, "The Practice of Study."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continues our Lenten sermon series with the message "The Practice of Worship."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards kicked off our Lenten sermon series "The Walk" with an overview of the five essential spiritual practices.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from Exodus and 2 Corinthians yesterday as we celebrated Transfiguration Sunday.
We welcomed our very own Jeff Langford to the pulpit on Sunday. Jeff is the executive coordinator of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Heartland. He is also the CBF webmaster and graphic designer and is an editor for missions education resources. Listen in for his sermon from Colossians 3:1-3.
We welcomed Rev. George Mason to the pulpit on January 21. George is the Senior Pastor Emeritus at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from John 1:35–51 in his sermon titled "Come and See."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Advent sermon series with his message, "The Spirit of Christmas Future."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continues our Advent sermon series with a message entitled "Spirit of Christmas Present."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards began our Advent sermon series with a message from Ecclesiastes chapter 1.
We celebrated the midpoint of our 2023-2024 Catalyst Ministry Plan on Sunday. Senior Pastor Jason Edwards reflected on Psalm 23.
Our newest pastoral resident, Rachel Mumaw-Schweser, preached for the first time at 2BC on Sunday. Rachel's message was based on Matthew 22:34–46.
Yesterday we welcomed our newest pastoral resident, Rachel Mumaw-Schweser. Instead of a sermon, Jason interviewed Rachel to kick off her time at 2BC.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from Romans 13 on Sunday with a message called "We're in Debt."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards finished his teaching on the parable of the prodigal son this week.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our "Jesus Stories" sermon series with a message from Luke 15:11-24.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series with a message from Luke chapter 15.
Pastor Jason continued our summer sermon series, Jesus Stories, this week with a sermon called "The Eye of the Needle."
We welcomed Christy Edwards to the pulpit on Sunday! We always look forward to learning from Christy, and Sunday was no exception. She preached from John 4:4–26 about the story of Jesus and the woman at the well.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continues our summer sermon series with a message from Matthew 22:1-14.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our summer sermon series with his message "The Dishonest Manager."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our look at the parables of Jesus this week with a message called, "The Rich Man and Lazarus" from Luke chapter 16.
We welcomed Associate Pastor Connie McNeill to the pulpit yesterday, and she continued our "Jesus Stories" series with a message from Matthew chapter 13.
We celebrated Pentecost Sunday yesterday! Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our "Jesus Stories" sermon series with a message from Luke chapter 12.
We celebrated Pentecost Sunday yesterday! Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our "Jesus Stories" sermon series with a message from Luke chapter 12.
We celebrated Graduate Recognition Sunday, and Jason continued our "Jesus Stories" sermon series with a message from Luke 14.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our "Jesus Stories' sermon series on Sunday with a message from Luke 8.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared a short homily with us from Matthew chapter 25 on Sunday.
For our sermon on Sunday, senior pastor Jason Edwards had a conversation with Dave Odom, who led our Imagine Retreat on Friday and Saturday.
For this year's Student Sunday, seniors Grace Fisher and Sophie Ferguson shared homilies about how we can live with love.
Pastor Jason continued our Lenten sermon series yesterday with his message entitled "Hidden Treasure."
Pastor Jason continued our series on the parables of Christ on Sunday. He taught about the parable of the wicked tenants from Matthew 21.
Pastor Jason continued our Lenten series with another parable this Sunday. We looked at the parable of the wheat among the weeds from Matthew chapter 13.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards kicked off our Lenten sermon series on Sunday. Each week we'll be looking at a different parable that Jesus taught. We started with the parable of the growing seed from Mark chapter 4.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared a message on Sunday called "Lost and Found in Translation
Senior Pastor Jason Edward preached from Luke chapter 4 on Sunday with a message titled "Spirit of the Lord."
Pastoral Resident Alena Vaughn led us in a special around-the-table New Year's Day worship service.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shares a Christmas message with us on this Christmas morning.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Advent series yesterday with his message, "Signs and Signals."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our Advent sermon series yesterday with a message titled "The Rejoicing Desert."
Senior pastor Jason Edwards continued our Advent series with his message, "A Shoot From the Stump."
Pastoral Resident Alena Vaughn began our Advent journey with her message called "In the Days to Come."
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from Psalm 46 this Sunday in a message called "Advent Invitations."
On Sunday, senior pastor Jason Edwards shared additional thoughts and information about the 2023-2024 Catalyst Ministry Plan.
Yesterday, Senior Pastor Jason Edwards kicked off a three-week emphasis on our 2023-2024 Catalyst Ministry Plan with a sermon called "Imagine."
Pastor Jason's sermon yesterday was called "Peace Where You Are" and based on Jeremiah 29.
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from Habakkuk chapters 1 and 2 on Sunday with a message titled "How Long?"
Senior Pastor Jason Edwards preached from Habakkuk chapters 1 and 2 on Sunday with a message titled "How Long?"
On Sunday, Senior Pastor Jason Edwards returned to the pulpit after his sabbatical with a message from 1 Timothy.
We welcomed Julie Pennington-Russell as our guest preacher on Sunday. She shared a message from Exodus 3 and Luke 21.
We welcomed Mike Graves as our guest preacher on Sunday. Mike shared a great message from Mark chapter 6.
We welcomed Mike Graves as our guest preacher on Sunday. Mike shared a great message from Mark chapter 6.
Connie McNeill interviewed our new pastoral resident Alena Vaughn this Sunday. Welcome, Alena!
Pastoral Resident Andrea Huffman concluded our summer sermon series yesterday with her message, "What's Next?"
Pastoral Resident Andrea Huffman concluded our summer sermon series yesterday with her message, "What's Next?"
For our sermon yesterday, Andrea Huffman and Connie McNeill had a conversation about the practical question of "how?" when it comes to spiritual discernment.
Pastoral Resident Andrea Huffman continued our summer sermon series with her message from Acts 18.
Pastoral Resident Andrea Huffman continued our summer sermon series with her message from Acts 18.
We welcomed Molly Marshall, president of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, as our guest preacher on Sunday. She continued our summer sermon series with a message from Acts chapter 15.
We welcomed Molly Marshall, president of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, as our guest preacher on Sunday. She continued our summer sermon series with a message from Acts chapter 15.
Our associate pastor of administration and discipleship, Connie McNeill, continued our summer sermon series on July 17 with a message from Acts titled, "god or God?".
Our associate pastor of administration and discipleship, Connie McNeill, continued our summer sermon series on July 17 with a message from Acts titled, "god or God?".
Pastoral Resident Andrea Huffman continued our summer sermon series yesterday with her message, "Withholding the Water."
Pastoral Resident Andrea Huffman continued our summer sermon series yesterday with her message, "Withholding the Water."
Charles Smith, our associate pastor of student ministry, continued our Summer of Acts sermon series with a message titled, "Both Sides of the Coin."
We welcomed Chris Fillingham as our guest preacher this Sunday. You don't want to miss his great sermon, "Could, Should, Would."
We welcomed Julie Merritt Lee as our guest preacher this Sunday as we celebrated Pentecost.
Jerry Cain was our guest preacher on May 29. You don't want to miss his sermon with powerful reflections about Memorial Day.
We welcomed Craig MacLeod Walls yesterday as our guest preacher. Listen to his sermon based on John 5:1-9.
We welcomed Tyler Tankersley as our guest preacher this Sunday. It was a joy to have Tyler back at 2BC and hear him speak again.
Listen to Jason and Connie's brief conversation about spiritual pilgrimage. In it, Connie shares about her recent sabbatical, including her pilgrimage to Scotland and Ireland.
Pastoral Resident Andrea Huffman continues our Lenten series this week with her sermon, "The Windows of Influence and Incarnation."
Pastoral Resident Emmitt Drumgoole continues our Lenten sermon series with his message, "The Scapegoat Windows."
Pastor Jason continues our Lenten sermon series with his message, "The Passover Window."
Pastor Jason continues our Lenten sermon series with his message, “The Recapitulation and Theosis Windows.”
Listen to the first sermon in our Lenten series, "The House of Atonement: Exploring the Meaning of the Crucifixion." Yesterday, Pastor Jason introduced the series and taught about the atonement theory of substitution.
Listen to Pastoral Resident Emmitt Drumgoole's sermon "Within Reach," based on Luke 6:17–26.
Rev. Dr. Paul Baxley, the Executive Coordinator of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, joined us Sunday. Listen to his sermon, "Unexpected Glory," based on John 2:1–12 .
Listen to Pastoral Resident Emmitt Drumgoole's Dec. 26 sermon, "Faith in Person," based on Colossians 3:12-17.
Listen to Pastor's Jason sermon from the fourth Sunday of Advent, "Love in Person," based on 1 John 4:7–21.
Join us for the last episode of season two of Just Wondering. Today, we're wondering about hospitality and justice. Come and wonder with us.
We'll see you in 2022 with all-new episodes of the podcast!
Listen to Pastor's Jason sermon from the third Sunday of Advent, "Joy in Person," based on Luke 15:11-24.
Yesterday was the second Sunday of Advent. Listen to Pastor Jason's sermon called "Peace in Person," based on Like 10:1-11.
Yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent. Listen to Pastoral Resident Andrea Huffman's sermon called "Hope in Person," based on Daniel 3.
Pastoral Resident Emmitt Drumgoole finished our fall sermon series yesterday with a message called "Renewing Our Life Together," based on 1 Corinthians 12:12‒27.
This week, we're just wondering about the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Come and wonder with us.
Listen to Pastor Jason's sermon, Renewing Gratitude, based on Philippians 4:4‒13. It's the tenth installment of our fall sermon series, called "Renew."
Today, we're just wondering about Cornelius and Peter... and the blanket picnic that dropped from heaven and changed the course of the gospel. Come and wonder with us. (The story of Cornelius and Peter is found in Acts 10.)
Listen to Pastor Jason's sermon, Renewing Lament, based on Deuteronomy 34. It's the ninth installment of our fall sermon series, called "Renew."
This week Andrea and Connie and are wondering about the book of Esther. It's a book of intrigue and courage— and it's really quite fascinating. Come and wonder with us.
Listen to Pastor Jason's sermon, Renewing Commitment, based on Psalm 1. It's the eighth installment of our fall sermon series, called "Renew."
Listen to Pastor Jason's sermon, Renewing Vision, based on Isaiah 43:16-19. It's the seventh installment of our fall sermon series, called "Renew."
Listen to Pastor Jason's sermon, Renewing Activity, based on Romans 12:1-3. It's the sixth installment of our fall sermon series, called "Renew."
Join us for the second part of our conversation about David and Bathsheba. If you haven't listened to part one yet, stop and don't listen to part two yet... Go back and listen to part one, and then come back to part two. Thanks for listening!
We're back for another season of the podcast! Today we're kicking off season two with a two-part episode about David and Bathsheba. Listen to the first 20 minutes here, and then listen to part two as we wrap up our thoughts on this very familiar Bible story.
Listen to Pastor Jason's sermon based on Matthew 11:25-30. It's the fifth installment of our fall sermon series, called "Renew."
Listen in on pastoral resident Andrea Huffman's sermon based on Psalm 51:1-12. It's the fourth installment of our fall sermon series called "Renew."
Listen in on Pastor Jason's sermon based on Eccslesisates 4:7-12. It's the third installment of our fall sermon series called "Renew."
Listen in on Pastor Jason's sermon based on 1 Samuel 7:1-12. It's the second installment of our fall sermon series called "Renew."
Join us for our last episode of Season One. This week, we're wondering about the church and what it has to say about sexuality and gender identity. And maybe, more importantly, we're wondering about why it doesn't speak to these issues. Come and wonder with us.
Show Notes
Why Churches Need to Talk About Sexuality: Lessons Learned from Hard Conversations about Sex, Gender, Identity, and the Bible by Mark Wingfield
Pastor/Speaker: Chelsea Yarborough
“Global Church Must Confront Gender-Based Violence with Honest View Scripture, BWA Told,” by Jeff Brumley, published online by Baptist News Global (baptistnews.com)
Shameless: A Sexual Reformationby Nadia Bolz-Weber
The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesusby Rich Villodas
Listen in on Pastor Jason's sermon based on John 7:37-42. It's the first installment of our fall sermon series called "Renew."
This week, we're wondering about Biblical interpretation and how the ways we interpret scripture actually affect our faith ... and how we're able to live it out. Come and wonder with us.
Show Notes
The “chain" analogy of biblical interpretation comes from Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint by Nadia Bolz-Weber.
Rev. Dr. Molly T. Marshall is a Theologian and the Interim President of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. She is a published author, an impactful former professor of Andrea’s, and a good friend of Connie’s.
The artwork Connie mentions is called “The Evangelist Matthew Inspired by an Angel,” by Rembrandt (1661).
The Rachel Held Evans book that Andrea’s Bible Study group was going through is called A Year of Biblical Womanhood.
Today we're wondering about creation and creativity—and the creator God who has created us in God's image. Come and wonder with us.
Show Notes
Rev. Dr. Molly T. Marshall is a Theologian and the Interim President of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. She is a published author, an impactful former professor of Andrea’s, and a good friend of Connie’s.
“The glory of God is humanity fully alive” is loosely translated from the works of Irenaeus (circa AD 202).
Connie’s ending encouragement/challenge: Find an act of creativity this week, one that might be new or one that you’ve never considered as such before, and realize as you engage in that creative act that you are also engaging with God through it.
This week, Andrea and Connie are wondering about kids, young adults, and church engagement... and also the language we use around this topic that can sometimes be detrimental. Come and wonder with us.
Show Notes
The Audio Adrenaline song Andrea mentions is called “This Day.” Here’s a link to a YouTube music video, just in case anyone wants to re-live some early 2000’s Christian Rock magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQWENxpXtPI
This week, we're talking about women in ministry... we also transition to a conversation about greed and power. You don't want to miss it. Come and wonder with us.
Show Notes
An interview with Brene Brown where she discusses the scarcity mindset: https://goop.com/wellness/mindfulness/perfect/
The CS Lewis quote, “further up and further in,” comes from The Last Battle, the final book in the Chronicles of Narnia series.
The Hunger Games is a trilogy of young adult fiction novels by Suzanne Collins.
Church Unique: How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, Capture Culture, and Create Movementby Will Mancini
Listen in on the first episode of Second Baptist's newest podcast, "Just Wondering With Andrea and Connie." This week, we're talking about the woman at the well. It seems like a simple story on the surface, but there are a lot of deep things we can talk about. Come and wonder with us.
Show Notes
Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World by Henri Nouwen
