Sunday Scripture Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sunday Scripture Podcast
God challenges Jonah to forgive his enemies and let go of his anger.
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Jonah recognizes his tragic place in life and prays for another opportunity. He prays for another one and it has a strange twist.
We wrap up the series of famous biblical stories for children with Jonah and the storm
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We wrap up the series of famous biblical stories for children with Jonah and the storm
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We discuss issues created with when a massive amount of money if offered to trap a vicious, but reckless warrior.
Comparing and contrasting Samson's rise to power and death with the storylines of John the Baptist and Jesus.
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Considering what was at stake in the moment between David slinging the rock and it hitting the target.
We discuss every verse and nuance within a familiar story of a fight between David and Goliath.
Link to Malcolm Gladwell Clip
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Comparing and contrasting the conquering of a city and the healing of a boy.
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Brad, Carl, and I are back for the fall and we compared and contrasted Joshua 6 and Matthew 14.
We read the build up to the flood and the covenant God made with Abraham, his family, and all humanity going forward.
After hearing heartbreaking news about his relative and predecessor in ministry, Jesus seeks quiet and isolation. He does not have it for long and a meal breaks out that no one would have seen coming.
This 2017 episode addresses the text I will read on Sunday, the Feeding of the 5000. We will post new episodes soon!
A massive crowd gathers around Jesus and he tells them a farming story to help them question what type of listener they will be.
The slightest gift offered to the greatest gift ever depend on a person willing to share and a person willing to accept it.
Jesus tells his disciples they will face serious challenges in sharing his message, because of the entrenched beliefs of the people that are hearing the message. Despite that, Jesus knows the message will prevail.
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Jesus tells his disciples that their love for him could be the basis for the love they offer everyone they meet.
Jesus sees large crowds and knows for a fact that he will need the disciples to help him. That process starts today.
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There is an important shift from Jesus being the primary person sharing the story to the disciples that he is sending out. He gives them interesting instructions that can apply to us all.
Jesus approaches Matthew the Tax Collector and changes his life forever.
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We compare two different texts that depict two entirely different callings. The primary task of both is to be a blessing to the people around them.
The disciples are uncertain what to do next after Jesus is crucified and resurrected. They go back home and start to fish like always, until they get a surprise guest.
Despite an uphill battle to be noticed at first, Joseph uses the gifts given to him by God to impact to impact the fate of a fellow prisoner, to warn the political leader of a serious threat, and to change the fate of everyone around him.
Three important meals as we approach Thanksgiving - Ruth 1 and 2 is a perfect example of how food can draw new neighbors together.
Jesus tells a large, diverse crowd that they are capable of building the Kingdom of Heaven by praying for clarity, strength, and awareness of those around them.
Jesus walks through a small town, creating a pop up parade like atmosphere, and in the chaos he invites an often rejected leader to share a meal.
Jesus tells a story of the prayers two men pray, so that the group hearing him can better understand committment, humility, and grace.
Jesus tells a parable about two people on opposite sides of a community to help illustrate the human potential for care and God's potential for love.
Jesus tells a story of two very different men, to help dispel the myths of how we determine who is blessed and who is cursed.
Jesus tells a strange story of a business manager that is only motivated to work when confronted. As we hear it, we have to ask, what does it take for us to dedicate ourselves each and every time.
Jesus is confronted by authorities about the types of people he is associating with at meals. He responds with a story to illustrate how God feels about all humans.
Jesus asks a large crowd what sacrifices they are willing to make in order to continue following him.
Jesus watches religious and political leaders jockey over the most important seats at a dinner and tells them a story to limit that tendency.
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Jesus tells a parable about insane debt when asked a question about the limitations of forgiveness.
Jesus tells a parable about insane debt when asked a question about the limitations of forgiveness.