Podcast Episodes

Under the Fig Tree

Jesus is the ladder uniting heaven and earth. He is the Son of Man and the heavenly man who unites the seen and unseen. He is the incarnate interfac…

2 months, 1 week ago

Under the Oaks

The Old Testament reading for this Sunday is the enigmatic story of Abraham and his three mysterious guests while he was living in tents under the o…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mercy, Not Religion

The single best way to evaluate the practice of religion is to ask these two questions:

Does it prioritize mercy over judgment?

Does it make people mo…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Forgotten God

We tend to forget about the Holy Spirit. It's helpful to understand the Holy Spirit in the context of the Trinity. To do so, often people reach for …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Between Pentecost and Parousia

In explaining the remarkable events of Pentecost, the apostle Peter said that this is what the prophet Joel foretold would happen in the last days, …

3 months ago

Let God Arise…Blessed Be God!

For Christians, a Christological interpretation of the Old Testament is far more important than the original authorial intent. The Apostles were so …

3 months, 1 week ago

Paul At the Pentagon

Paul at the Areopagus, Hill of Ares, Mars Hill, War Hill, or we might say Paul at the Pentagon. What did Paul preach while quoting two pagan poets? …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled

Jesus begins his farewell discourse with these words: “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God.” As we face the troubles of life with honest…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

A Rich and Satisfying Life

Jesus reveals himself as a good shepherd who came to give us a rich and satisfying life. He said that he was not like the thieves and robbers who ca…

4 months ago

Exiles At the End of the Ages

We are all born a long way from home. Home is not where we begin; home is where we need to go. More than ever we are searching for home. Strangely, …

4 months, 1 week ago