New Church Audio - Rev. Dr Thane P Glenn: Recent Episodes
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“Jacob Loved Rachel” (Genesis 29:18) Jacob and Rachel’s love story is among the most passionate in the Word. And yet the one recorded conversation between them is a bitter argument. What can we learn from their argument about both the challenges and solutions involved in trying to get along with others when we have disagreements?
Most of us spend more time complaining than perhaps we should, especially when hardships start to stack up. Should we complain less? Should we feel bad about complaining? Does complaining have any role in our spiritual lives? What might the stories in Genesis of Jacob’s and Joseph’s trials teach us?
When we look at our lives, sometimes we see obstacles, failures, causes for anxiety and distress. But what does the Lord see? How can keeping that Divine perspective in mind help us through difficult times?
Rev. Dr. Thane Glenn's talk at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Swedenborg Library.
When the vultures came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away. (Genesis 15:11 Closing hymn not included because of copyright protection.
'Charity itself is acting justly and faithfully in the office, business, and employment in which a man is engaged, and with those with whom he has any dealings.' (TCR Chapter 8).
What the Lord called Joshua and the Israelites to focus on as they prepared to go to war might have surprised them. What can we learn about how to face challenges in our lives?
Bryn Athyn College has made a commitment to open its doors, reach out, and engage people in a conversation about the New Church. In this session BA College religion teachers, who are introducing new students to the Heavenly Doctrines, address the heart of this effort sharing their experiences with these students and what they see. Also they will share what students are seeing, and how the truths of the Second Coming, expressed with love and respect for others, fulfill the Lord's promise to make all things new.
Rev. James Barry and Rev. Thane Glenn are ordained into the 2nd Degree of the priesthood by the Rt. Rev. Thomas Kline. Lessons: James Barry, Sermon: Thane Glenn
"The God who answers by fire, He is God." (1 Kings 18:24) Elijah challenged King Ahab to a great contest. They would both sacrifice a bull on an altar, but they would kindle no fire. Instead, Elijah proposed that "The God who answers by fire" would be the true god.
Five graduates of the Bryn Athyn Theological School are ordained into the first degree of the priesthood. Bishop Thomas Kline officiates. The sermon, "The Salvation of Souls", is given by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Dibb.
After business meeting two speakers talk about their service trip to Gulfport, Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Part 1-Business Meeting: Rachel Glenn 44:27 minutes Part 2-Program: MC: Holly Connelly. Speaker: Kendra Smith 13:00 minutes Part 3-Speaker: Martha Pitcairn on service trip. Closing comments 16:37 minutes
Speaker: James F. Rodman (address). Valedictories: Anna Hyatt, Derek Pendleton, Thane Glenn, Hugo Henderson, Leslie Sheppard. Response by Rev. Geoffrey Childs
Speaker: Dr. William Radcliffe. Valedictories: Megan Pendleton, Thane Glenn, Stephanie Smith, Derek Elphick, Erik Buss. Response: Rev. Geoffrey Childs. 64 minutes.