For the session to be discussed on July 28, 2024 2 Kings 4:42-44 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Crystal Shepherd Daniel Glaze In this episode we discuss the theme of ‘Promises of God’ focusing on 2 Kings 4:42-44. The hosts share personal stories of experiencing God’s promises and provision. Crystal highlights how God provides for needs in various scr…

For the session to be discussed on July 21, 2024 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Crystal Shepherd Daniel Glaze In this episode, the team discusses the theme of rest as explored in today’s text. They emphasize the importance of rest, sharing personal anecdotes about moments of stillness and silence, and discuss the societal pressure…

For the session to be discussed on July 14, 2024 Mark 6:14-29 David Cassady Lacee Wondree Nikki Hardeman David Adams Daniel Glaze Today’s episode focuses on a little-used text. During Herod’s birthday feast, a daughter dances, pleasing Herod. He promises her anything she wants. Prompted by her mother, the girl asks for John the Baptist’s head on a …

Home Where I Belong? For the session to be discussed on July 7, 2024 Mark 6:1-13 David Cassady Lacee Wondree Nikki Hardeman David Adams Daniel Glaze Jesus has been traveling with his disciples all over Galilee, teaching and healing and gaining a following. In this passage, we see that Jesus returns to Nazareth, his childhood home. But his hometown …

For the session to be discussed on June 30, 2024 Mark 5:21-43 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Daniel Glaze Crystal Shepherd We discuss those moments in life when we feel truly alive… all in the context of a passage where a suffering woman touches the hem of Jesus’ garment and is healed. Where do we find newness of life even as we face our own pain and…

For the session to be discussed on June 23, 2024 Mark 4:35-41 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Daniel Glaze Crystal Shepherd In this episode we discuss a passage where in fear of the waves, the disciples awaken Jesus from a nap. We discuss the humanity of Jesus shown in how he responds, as well as our similarity to the disciples in their actions and fe…

For the session to be discussed on June 16, 2024 Mark 4:26-34 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Crystal Shepherd Lacey Wondree Daniel Glaze In this episode we discuss the power of parables, and in particular, the interesting parable of the mustard seed. How does Jesus use parables to lead us to rethink life and values? What ideas does Jesus turn upside …

For the session to be discussed on June 9, 2024 Mark 3:20-35 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Crystal Shepherd Lacey Wondree Daniel Glaze In the ancient world, family was the most basic and fundamental social organization. And in this passage Jesus seems to reject them in favor of caring for lepers, welcoming prostitutes, making his family the poor, th…

For the session to be discussed on June 2, 2024 Mark 2:23-3:6 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Crystal Shepherd Daniel Glaze Jesus and the disciples run afoul of Sabbath laws as they care for others, including healing a man. We discuss the need for and meaning of sabbath for each of us, but also of the call to also free others to find peace and sabbath…

For the session to be discussed on May 26, 2024 Romans 8:12-17 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Crystal Shepherd Daniel Glaze David Adams For this Trinity Sunday session, we discuss a passage from Romans. What does the Trinity show us about God’s nature? If we are heirs of God, what do we learn about our own nature? Learn more about our team. Notes Try…