Podcast Episodes

The Household Code in Colossians - Scott Wall

Season 11 Episode 41

This sermon delves into Colossians 3:18-4:1, examining Paul's household code concerning wives, husbands, children, fathers, bondservants, and masters. It explores the ancient Greco-Roman context of t…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shalom or Bust - Bobbi Salkeld

Season 11 Episode 40

We're exploring Colossians 3:1-17, connecting cosmic theology to practical daily living. Bobbi discusses desire, how not to live, being beloved, and pursuing shalom (peace). The message includes pray…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Faith That Heals the World - Jeremy Duncan

Season 11 Episode 39

Is there something lacking in Christ’s suffering? Did Paul really mean that he could “fill up what is still lacking” in Jesus’ afflictions? And what does that mean for your life today?

In this week’s …

Published on 3 months ago

Cosmic. Personal. Jesus. - Jeremy Duncan

Season 11 Episode 38

What does the universe have to do with your daily life?
In this opening message of our new series on Colossians, we explore the mystery and depth of Paul’s poetic vision—anchored in a Christ who holds…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Death and Dying - Bobbi Salkeld

Season 11 Episode 37

Today we explore themes of death, grief, resurrection, and "small d" and "big D" death, using passages from Matthew 9. Bobbi also introduces the "Dual Process Model of Coping with Bereavement" and th…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Marriage All There Is? - Bobbi Salkeld

Season 11 Episode 36

Welcome to Commons! Today, Bobbi explores the theme of marriage and partnership in our "Strange New World" series, reflecting on how the resurrection reshapes our lives. We'll dive into what the Bibl…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Baptism Matters - Jeremy Duncan

Season 11 Episode 35

Baptism is more than just a ritual — it’s a layered encounter with grace that stretches from ancient Jewish practices to the earliest Christian communities. But why do we do it? And how does it shape…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

What's the Church's Mission? - Scott Wall

Season 11 Episode 34

Life is different in the light of Easter. 

Easter plops us into a world that is supposed to feel brand new. We’ve just experienced resurrection, after all. Shouldn’t the world be all white daisies and…

Published on 4 months ago

The Table: Why Communion Changes Everything- Jeremy Duncan

Season 11 Episode 33

The Table — not the cross — is the symbol Jesus chose to remember him by.

In this Easter reflection, we step into the Strange New World of resurrection and explore why the Eucharist, Communion, and th…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Resurrection is the Natural State of the Cosmos - Jeremy Duncan

Season 11 Episode 32

Why does Easter begin with something as heartbreaking — and irreversible — as death?

In this honest, layered Easter message, Jeremy shares a deeply personal reflection on parenting, grief, and the sto…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago