Best theunbrokenground Podcasts (2024)

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Conversations with Jim 2:15:19

15d ago2:15:19

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Jim is back and we talk about all manner of things. It is a long one, but it does get into more serious topics in the second half, probably.By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Ep. 43 - Final 21:34

24d ago21:34

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One final look back on making the Unbroken Ground. Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 42 - You are enough 32:14

1M ago32:14

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Can God love me? Can God love you? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 41 - Known For Part 2 22:32

1M ago22:32

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What do you want to be known for? part. 2 Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 40 - Known For, part 1 35:36

2M ago35:36

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Part one: Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, and mind. Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com…

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Season 2: Ep. 39 - What does the Lord require of me? 28:09

2M ago28:09

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He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) ht…

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Season 2: Ep. 38 - Humble 33:51

2M ago33:51

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How humble are you? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com) https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground email – theunbrokenground@gmail.comBy theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Episode 37 - You Fool 45:11

2M ago45:11

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You probably haven't murdered someone or even tried. But have you allowed your heart to be hardened so much that you dehumanize people? Particularly those who might not be like you or think like you or look like you. Be careful, Jesus warns that darkness lurks in the hearts that can call our fellow humans fools. Matthew 5:21-22 21 “You have heard t…

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Season 2: Ep. 36 - Messed Up 36:02

2M ago36:02

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Failure has been on my mind lately. Failing is a part of life, but if you follow Jesus then there is also abundant grace and forgiveness. So what are we to do with this reality? Is being too nonchalant about failures possible because we know mercy is waiting? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spo…

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Season 2: Ep. 35 - Sin Management 33:34

3M ago33:34

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Your life matters. What you do with your life is important. Do people see Jesus when they watch you live? Does the dust of Jesus rest on your clothes? Or do you simply have a get-out-of-hell-free card you hold on to until you die? Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce: Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Unbroken …

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Season 2: Ep. 34 - Sermon on the Mount Nationalist 40:01

3M ago40:01

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This one is a bit whimsical, as I consider the political repercussions of a government that tries to live out the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount. Could a government truly love its enemies? How does a government store its treasures in heaven? We all have a kingdom (even if it is just within our hearts) that we must submit to the rule of Jesus …

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Season 2: Ep. 33: Risky? 42:17

3M ago42:17

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It's risky to love your enemies. If you lived your life looking for ways to continue to multiply and fill it with the fruit of the Spirit, you risk being hurt, taken advantage of, or missing out on earthly gain. Jesus tells us that we will be known by the fruit of our lives. What kind of fruit are you producing? Other ways to interact with and find…

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Season 2: Ep. 32 - That Word 42:11

3M ago42:11

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Has Christianity changed since Jesus died on the cross? There has been a lot of disdain for using progressive to describe Christianity, claiming that Christianity is the same, never changing. While the Bible clearly says Jesus is the same, yesterday, today, and forever, the book of Acts shows how the church wrestled with what it meant to follow Jes…

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Season 2: Ep. 31 - This too Shall Pass 38:59

4M ago38:59

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Are you living the hard times right now? Keep your head up, it will change. Living the good times, keep your heart humble because you are promised struggle. This too shall pass, but foundationally as followers of Jesus, we can rejoice, because we know He is always about the kingdom work of redemption. Where He touches and moves, He brings new life …

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Season 2: Ep. 30 - Fishing Lessons 39:38

4M ago39:38

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Do you like asking questions? Jesus was asked many questions as he walked with and taught his followers. Jesus used questions as a way to teach. But many are suspicious of questions. We have more access to information than at any other time in history, but studies show we aren't more knowledgeable. Rather, we have doubled down on our conviction tha…

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Season 2: Ep. 29 - Kicking and Screaming 27:26

4M ago27:26

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When we look back we can better see the blessings of God and how He is always working behind the scenes. Like Peter, who steps out of the boat and walks on water for a moment, we all need reminders that we can do this. And we should keep going, even farther than we first believed or thought was possible. Other ways to interact with and find more co…

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Season 2: Ep. 28 - So We Might Be Different 41:09

4M ago41:09

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Are you called out? Set apart? Is your life any different than your neighbors? Community must continue to be chased and culture must continually be shaped. What skills are you passing on to your children or young people to evaluate culture? It is hard to be different. Different can make you vulnerable and lead to isolation. But what if God is calli…

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Season 2: Ep. 27 - Does God Really Love Me? 40:23

5M ago40:23

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Walking alongside others, especially youth, in ministry one of the most common topics is God's love. As humans hoping to connect with a spiritual being in God, we find it hard to believe that God loves us. We hear God loves us unconditionally, but do we believe it? We see how hard it is to make relationships work among humans, and we convince ourse…

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Season 2: Ep. 26 - Old 35:09

5M ago35:09

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What is so wrong with getting old? American Culture is built around staying young, healthy, and beautiful for as long as you can. But in God's kingdom, it is those peopl who have lived lives for decades as they chase after God that have great honor. How can our communities reclaim the prestige of being old? We live in such a time where generations …

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Season 2: Ep. 25 - Community 44:39

5M ago44:39

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Who is in your community? Despite our many efforts to make following Jesus about a singular, personal experience - it just doesn't work that way. Much of the Bible is written to groups of people or communities. Even the most singular verses have the background and understanding that they are to be lived out in a community of people. So who are you …

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Season 2: Ep. 24 - Not Knowing 40:36

5M ago40:36

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Is it better if God allows suffering versus actively causing it? Should God remove all suffering from my life? My finite brain and limited understanding are no match when thinking about how the world "could be." God is the good Father at work, bringing situations around for our good and His glory.By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Ep. 23 - Does God Want Me to Suffer (part two)? 40:09

5M ago40:09

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Part two of the two-part episode. Does God want me to suffer? Does Jesus say anything about suffering? What conclusions can we make about life and what to expect in life?By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Episode 22 - Does God want Me to Suffer (part one) 40:03

6M ago40:03

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Does God want or enjoy it when I suffer? Is there a clear explanation in the Bible for why suffering exists? In part one, I will discuss issues highlighted in the OT Book of Job and questions that have existed for centuries.By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Ep. 21 - God's Reckless Love 36:25

6M ago36:25

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I'm just going to come out and admit it. The theology of God's love being reckless doesn't bother me. Mostly because we are trying to use human words and experiences to define a mysterious spiritual being. God reveals so much to us, but our knowledge and understanding barely scratch the surface. So listen in as I list three things about God's love …

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Season 2: Ep. 20 - Can't Sit Here 37:29

6M ago37:29

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People walking through difficult parts of life make us uncomfortable. We don't know what to say or how to help. Does your community (church or otherwise) welcome the hard-to-love, to explain, to-find answers? How can you learn how to welcome those people into your life?By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Ep. 19 - Mystery 38:04

6M ago38:04

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I would guess that more people like to think of themselves as in charge of their lives than to believe they are out of control. But with God, there must always be room for mystery. How we think about God, and what we think about God should shape how we live. How much mystery do you embrace in your walk with God?…

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Season 2: Ep. 18 - Good To Great 46:04

7M ago46:04

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Nope, not about about that book. Is God good? Is He Great? Is there a difference? What and how we think about God is super important, and should shape how we live our lives. So join me as I walk through some of the themes of God's greatness and goodness.By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Ep. 17 - Where is my breakthrough? 37:38

7M ago37:38

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Is a lack of faith causing you to have struggles? Or are your struggles how God is strengthening your faith?By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Ep: 16 - Be Still 21:31

7M ago21:31

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Take a breath. Be still. Take a moment and enjoy sitting with Jesus.By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Ep. 15 - A Hazy Share of Winter 41:54

7M ago41:54

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What do you do if you are in the spiritual season of winter? I use Mark Buchanan's book "Spiritual Rhythm" as a guide on what to do when everything seems dead or dying. Check out the book here, Books | Mark BuchananBy theunbrokenground

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Season2: Ep.14 -Happy Death Day! 47:52

8M ago47:52

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As promised from last week's podcast, this is about the day between Jesus' death and resurrection. How did the disciples feel? How did they cope? What do we do when we are faced with loss and death? What if God has built a physical and spiritual changing of seasons into the world? Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall but for your everyday life. What sh…

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Season 2: Ep. 13 - Why Did Jesus have to die? 45:23

8M ago45:23

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Happy Easter! This one delves a little bit more into the theology side of things. But if you don't know why Jesus' death and resurrection were important (other than being told that at church), this may answer some of your questions. I hope it answers more than it creates anyway!By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Ep. 12 - Palm Sunday Thoughts 23:16

8M ago23:16

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A short reflection on this Palm Sunday.By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Episode 11 - Spiritual Spring Cleaning 48:28

8M ago48:28

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Is it time to clean all the cobwebs out of your heart? I talk through using the Lord's prayer as a guide for spring cleaning. I also blogged about it on Patheos.com. You can follow my blog at Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com).By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Ep. 10 - What if the Answer is No? 45:30

9M ago45:30

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What do you do when you pray, and God answers and says no? What do you do if it seems like there is nothing but silence? Prayer is an invitation on so many levels. Do you trust God enough to invite Him into your mess? This podcast is the intersection of finishing Forgotten God (last week), Praying like Monks and Living like Fools (see link below), …

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Season 2: Ep.9 - Find Your Why 40:04

9M ago40:04

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Do you know why you do what you do? What is the foundation of your life? Are you building on solid ground or sinking sand? Mark 10:17-22 English Standard Version The Rich Young Man 17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said t…

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Season 2: Ep. 8 - Some 41:51

9M ago41:51

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If you are a follower of Jesus then you are called. Some are called to be pastors (vocational ministry) and others are not. Regardless, you have been given gifts, talents, experiences, and provisions to do ministry. But don't get it twisted, doing for God is not the same as having a relationship with God. Ephesians 4:11-16 New Revised Standard Vers…

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Season 2: Ep.7 - Don't Be the Big Brother 42:37

9M ago42:37

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Luke 15:11-32. If God loves unconditionally, what does that mean for you? Jesus loved Judas and the people who would eventually nail Him to the cross. Do we tell people about that type of love? Do we need to ensure people know that God's love will call for change? Do we demand people change so that we can love them?…

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Season 2: Ep. 6 -The Outside Doesn't Count 25:38

9M ago25:38

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When the world touches Jesus, Jesus redeems the world. When we ask Jesus to be Lord, He changes our hearts. Our righteousness is found in His life and sacrifice. But what about the law - is there righteousness to be found in following Levitical law?By theunbrokenground

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Season 2: Ep. 5- We Have Heard It With Our Ears 37:38

10M ago37:38

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Thinking about Psalm 44 and what that means about following Christ. If your life isn't perfect, what is going on? Would God allow Himself to be seen as absent?By theunbrokenground

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S2: Ep. 4 - I Don't Want To Go To Hell 31:11

10M ago31:11

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Growing up in the Evangelical conservative South, I expected altar calls at the end of every sermon. A good majority of those sermons focused on the condition of your soul after death. Often, the Gospel was unwittingly reduced to a way to be sure you made it to heaven and didn't go to hell. This is part two of my scattered ramblings on the Gospel a…

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S2-Ep.3: Pearls and Things 32:29

10M ago32:29

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If you were to go back in time, how would you want to be taught the Gospel? What methods would you keep, and what themes would you bring forward? What might you skip or leave out? I think Jesus' teaching is all about being obsessed with loving God and loving people. If you do those two things, you will fulfill the Gospel.…

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S2-Ep. 2: Let’s Flip Some Tables! 37:33

10M ago37:33

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Picking up on the last episode's theme, the topic of this Podcast is Jesus' heart. Thinking like God must mean that we love like God. And we can look to Jesus' example of how to have the heart of God. Do you love religious rules and requirements more than you love people? Do you support your political party even when it marginalizes and dehumanizes…

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S2-Ep.1: Thinking Like God 36:04

11M ago36:04

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Do you know the heart and mind of God? Can you know how God thinks? As the new year starts, I talk about the importance of thoughts. Beginning in the same place, Phil. 4:8, I want to consider how our thoughts shape our world. I contend that what we think becomes what we say, do, and believe. And what we believe about God and other people will shape…

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2023 End of Year 18:05

11M ago18:05

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Hello Fellow Travelers! Look back at 2023 and look forward to 2024. New intro and outro music, priming for season two!!By theunbrokenground

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Ep. 52: Love - Advent 2023 24:33

11M ago24:33

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Hello Fellow Travelers! Here is my Christmas gift to you. One shorter podcast reflecting on Love and also completing the goal of recording a weekly podcast for a full year (52 solo episodes). Merry Christmas and to all a Good NIght!By theunbrokenground

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Ep. 51: Joy - Advent 2023 38:22

11M ago38:22

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Hello, Fellow Travelers! It is the time of the year that we sing Joy to the World, but does that bring joy to your soul? If not, what does bring joy? Ep. 51 looks at how we can respond to Jesus daily. Specifically, we look at the question Jesus asks his disciples after the crowds leave him in John. Will you leave too? How would you respond? Would y…

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Ep. 50: Peace - Advent 2023 38:16

12M ago38:16

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Hello Fellow Traveler! Are your holidays missing peace? Maybe you can't remember the last time you would describe anything about your life as peaceful. The second week of Advent is all about the peace Jesus brings. I look at peace through the lens of Mary and Martha in this episode.By theunbrokenground

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Ep.49: Hope - Advent 2023 32:34

12M ago32:34

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Hello Fellow Travelers! This Sunday marked the beginning of the Advent season. Maybe your church celebrated and lit a candle; perhaps they didn't. Either way, the podcast will finish the year by discussing Advent themes and starting with the first candle, which represents the hope that Jesus's birth brings.…

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Ep. 48: Darkness 34:04

12M ago34:04

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Hello Fellow Travelers! The last episode was silence; this episode is darkness. All must deal with two realities of human life and existence. Jesus promised trouble to those in this world. The Psalms are filled with questions of God going missing. Prayers wondering why the world is the way that it is. This week, we think through the connection betw…

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