What defines a superhero? You and I can probably agree that we want our superheroes to not only be endowed with superhuman strength and agility, but also to be brave and virtuous. But what does it mean to be virtuous? Aristotle defined virtuosity as doing the right thing at the right time for the right reason. For Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, v ...…

If you could have any super power, what would you wish for? For superhero Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman, her supernatural ability to make herself and others invisible empowered her to protect herself and others from harm. In the age of the social, where being seen often equates to being valued and esteemed, invisibility may not necessarily be ...…

Anger. Is there ever a circumstance in which anger is permissible? What do you do when you feel threatened? If you’re anything like the character Bruce Banner, you do everything you can to avoid and suppress your anger so the inner beast (in his case the Incredible Hulk) doesn’t emerge. After all, isn’t anger one of the seven deadly sins that m ...…

Okay, so you’re not a superhero. You are ordinary. And as an ordinary person you have a rather ordinary civic responsibility to your country. But did you know that this ordinary civic responsibility isn’t so ordinary at all? This responsibility actually has the power to transform lives and especially so when combined with the Christian's respon ...…

How better to begin your new year than with a reminder? A reminder of the significance of that birth we celebrated not one week ago. The Christmas celebration may be over, but the implicit joy of the good news as revealed in the story of the magi and found in Matthew 2 has only just begun. Listen as guest speaker, Rev. Andrew Moore, shares a me ...…

In 2019, are you going to be a “perpetual purveyor of positivism (Auguste Comte) or more of a “nattering nabob of negativism” (Spiro Agnew)?” Either way is a mouthful, but the choice you make could determine how different your “new” year will actually be. Listen as Rev. Peggy Roberts asks us to answer an important question about our attitude as ...…

Nothing changes people quite like the birth of a child. Whether you’re a first-time parent or grandparent, aunt or uncle, brother or sister, a new baby changes everything. The writer of the gospel of Luke captured this phenomenon in the account of Jesus’ birth (Luke 2:1-20), and then took it a step further by setting us up to see how this birth ...…

You have a choice. You ask yourself, “do I take the quickest route from point A to point B, or do I meander down a different route that ends in the same destination only through a more intricate path?” Join us for the final message of our Calm and Bright Advent series as we look at the story of the birth of Jesus from a new perspective. Listen ...…

For many, this time of year isn’t about Christmas merriment and holiday lights. Instead, many experience the darkness of a chaotic world of complete confusion and disorder. The shift that is supposed to happen when dark becomes light at the remembrance of Jesus’ birth does not occur. Drawing from the logos hymn spoken of in John 1 in which “the ...…

Before you sing that old familiar Christmas hymn, “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” take a second look at the lyrics and discover a missing component. Specifically, within the chorus, “Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, from heaven's all-gracious King." Did you know that the carol actually started out as a poem with part of its chorus adapted ...…

All is bright. Sounds pretty good doesn’t it? After all, isn’t that what the 200-year-old hymn Silent Night, Holy Night proclaims? Advent is a time of anticipation and hope, no doubt. But what will your Advent season look like this year? Will you choose to sit idly back and watch another Advent come and go singing of the Hope of Jesus—that pref ...…

Do you have to be a loving person to be ethical? Isn’t it enough to just follow the four other principles in this series of do no harm, make things better, respect others, and be fair? In the final message of his series “Life Principles,” Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. looks at Jesus’ command to “be loving” and go beyond our comfort boundaries to a ...…

It is human nature to want the respect of others, be it moral, civil or merit-based. But does everyone deserve respect? It’s easy to give our respect to say a civil servant or a teacher, but what about the hardened criminal sitting in jail? Join us as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D examines in his ongoing series a third life principle, Respect Others ...…

Is it time for a reboot? Do the Life Principles from which you are currently operating make things better for yourself and for society? Or do you need a new operating system? One founded on the principle that Jesus taught of first humbly admitting our own need for improvement, then in turn making things better for others. In his continued serie ...…

God in us. An often mysterious and poignant notion that has left scholars and individuals wrestling with the true nature of the divine. Join Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. for his ongoing series highlighting the lives of the faces and figures found in our worship center’s six-story high stained glass Christ Window. This week’s focus is on David Livi ...…

Luke. Though not an actual eyewitness to the life of Jesus, his gospel gives us a unique account of him that further bridges the gap between Creator and the created. Listen as guest speaker, Reverend Andrew Moore, presents Luke’s gospel of inversion as a restorative balm for a world still in need of healing today.…

What are the pillars of character and foundational principles by which we live? Whether religious or secular, there are universal life principles that guide our actions. Listen as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. begins a new series of messages exploring these universal life principles beginning this week with the principle of “do no harm.” In Proverb ...…

Can benevolence and charity actually bring more harm than good? When Jesus laid aside his rabbinic title to wash the feet of his disciples, he modeled what it looks like to care for others and remove societal barriers. Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores how this act of servitude and love can sometimes unintentionally become a societal barrier f ...…

In the midst of the very polarizing and dueling narratives of the FBI investigation into Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, our country is aware of the dichotomy of choice. What side do you align with? What contributing factors led us to this impasse? Pas ...…

Do you recall a moment when you felt separated from the familiar? Perhaps it was in childhood in a moment of panic when you lost sight of a parent in a crowded room; or maybe a moment when you felt marginalized from your group? Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. takes a deeper look at Jesus’ instruction in Mark 9 to receive and embrace the children and ...…

In the words of P.T. Barnum, “we suffer more from imagining too little, than too much.” Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores how the prophet Micah designed his world not out of fear of oppression and scarcity, rather on hope and peace. Now more than ever, our world is in need of dreamers. Listen and be encouraged to dream for the world—future gen ...…

Behind every act of segregation is a scapegoat to take the responsibility away. Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. takes a look at Jesus’ response to scapegoating and shows us how to rise above the fray and become an idealist embracing unity for all. Your life is now. Listen and see how to recognize scapegoating when it occurs and point instead to a mor ...…

Are you a fiddler on the roof? Do your traditions and rituals help maintain balance in your faith and life or have they become empty and meaningless? Reverend Peggy Roberts takes a deeper look at how easily we can fall into the trap of believing that human traditions are sacrosanct. To truly follow in the spiritual footsteps of Jesus, we must b ...…

Imagine a world in which our encounters and unique connections with one another could change and transform society for the good, free from judgement and cynicism, much like a window reveals the outside world without distortion or alteration. Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores Jewish philosopher Martin Buber’s “I-Thou” principles of human relati ...…

Rev. Dr. Tony Minear discovers deeper meaning in this classic children's book by Dr. Seuss, "The Cat in the Hat". As he continues this summer series.

Pastor Tony delivers a sermon on Dr. Seuss' "Oh the places you'll go"

Pastor Tony takes a look at the Dr. Seuss Story, Green Eggs and Ham and relates it back to being willing to see things differently and perhaps looking at the bible in a new way. Kyra Schaefer - Time of Silence: Determining Focus Bethany Denn - Scripture Reader Stephen Schermitzler, Singer, David Zych, Piano, Alex Oliviero, Guitar, Jordan Tompki ...…

In a recent blog post, Pastor Tony Minear looked into an article by Jana Reiss' "6 Gifts Of Aging, From Quaker Writer Parker Palmer". In this show listen as he discovers more about the topic of aging. Read the Blog Post Here. Visit us online at https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/ To donate to the program go to https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/onl ...…

Rev. Dr. Tony Minear delivers a sermon about integrating our world to ensure we all prosper and grow individually as well as a goup for the betterment of society as a whole. Rev. Dr. Tony Minear - Preaching Kyra Schaefer, CHI - Story, Teddy Stoddard by Elizabeth Ballard Phil Johnson - Scripture Reade…

Rev. Dr. Tony Minear looks at incarceration from a Christian perspective. Time of Silence: Kyra Schaefer, Gold Filled Cracks Reader: Paul Soloist: Stephen Schermitzler

In this powerful sermon we are asked to stretch our comfort zone and show love to everyone regardless of political party or other opposition. Remembering that we have opponents where there is mutual respect not enemies. Visit us online at https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/ Tax Deductible Donations to our show at https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/ ...…

Pastor Tony and Kyra Schaefer have a conversation about the current state of immigration and the stance of Church of the Beatitudes during a Facebook live that was also recorded for BTR. Like us at https://www.facebook.com/BeatitudesChurch/ Visit us online at www.beatitudeschurch.org Donate at www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving…

Rev. Peggy Roberts delivers a powerful message about the storms of life and how waking the inner Christ will change the world. Reading: Kyra Schaefer Preaching: Rev. Peggy Roberts To help this show continue, got to www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving Visit us online at www.beatitudeschurch.org

Join Pastor Tony as he explores the teaching of Sir Thomas More. He asks a provocative question, does religious law superceed governmental law? Should it, should it not? Visit us online at https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/ Donate to continue this show at https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving…

Join Pastor Tony as he talks about Jesus being a restorative force in our lives and the lives of others. He takes a deeper look at forgiveness in a new and interesting way. Does Jesus forgive? Does God forgive? Do we have the right to forgive each other and it make a difference? Reader: Donna Stanley Preaching: Rev. Dr. Tony Minear Visit us onl ...…

At our physical location we have a large west facing window that depicts great teachers throughout history . These thought leaders include Frederick Douglass, Gandhi, Albert Schweitzer and of course Jesus. This weeks message connects us with the Christian pacifist Toyohiko Kagawa. Listen as Pastor Tony speaks about Kagawa's journey and why we h ...…

Learn more about who we are as a church community with a history lesson from the past to learn how we can become more neighborly going forward as we look to a bright future. Learn more about our church at https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/ Give to this program at https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving Reading by Rev. Peggy Roberts Sermon ...…

Discover how perceived hindrances can be easier to escape than you thought. In this Progressive Christian Master Class you will discover that we can make new choices everyday to bring us closer to who we want to be. Join Pastor Tony as he explorse this subject of born again in a new way. Learn more about our church at https://www.beatitudeschur ...…

Pastor Tony discusses the different meanings, interpretations, and perceptions of sin, and how to use the idea of sin as a driving force in our spiritual walk with God. Learn more about our church at https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/ Give to this program at https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving Call to Silence by Rev. Peggy Roberts Rea ...…

Pastor Tony invites you to contemplate the beginning of original sin and to consider a new way of looking at this ancient text. This sermon gives you an opportunity to contemplate that we are evolving not falling in our experience with God. Learn more about our church at https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/ Give to this program at https://www.beat ...…

Earth Day is a great time to remember our planet, but what about the other 364 days of the year? Rev. Peggy Roberts gives ideas, insights and deep wisdom about our connection to the world in a meaningful way. Preaching: Rev. Peggy Roberts Reader: Bethany Denn Get our weekly blog at www.beatitudeschurch.org To help us continue our program go to ...…

Listen in on Today's show where Rev. Tony Minear and Rev. Diana Butler Bass discuss the depth of gratitude and how it deeply affects us spiritually. Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the award-winning ...…

Pastor Tony helps us to journey together on the road to Emmaus, as we explore in a deeper way the meaning of this story. Call to Silence: Kyra Schaefer, CHI www.beatitudeschurch.org www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving

Rev. Michael Dowd preaches at Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix, AZ Reading by Lucy Fredrickson www.beatitudeschurch.org www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving

Listen as this conversation unfolds between Rev. Dr. Tony Minear and Rev. Michael Dowd discussing Eco Theology to truly grasp the understanding of a future in need of our conscious awareness. Rev. Michael Dowd is an evolutionary theologian, bestselling author, and evangelist for Big History and an honorable relationship to the future. His 2009 ...…

Join Pastor Tony Minear as he expresses this powerful Easter Sunday Sermon filled with passion and a richer understanding of the resurrection. He asks us all to fully reach our own potential as we discover our own passions and joys that inspires and connects us to each other and our world. Preaching: Rev. Dr. Tony Minear Liturgy: Rev. Joyce Bue ...…

Listen to the inspired sermon by Rev. Peggy Roberts. She recounts the day of Jesus' triumphrant return to Jerusalem and helps us understand why the message of Palm Sunday is still important today. Recorded live at Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix, AZ on 3/25/18. Sermon by Rev. Peggy Roberts Visit us online here: https://www.beatitudeschurch. ...…

Rev. Tony Minear preaches on the importance of lent, how our personal version of lent may vary, and how we can practice penance and reconciliation in different manners to help us feel more whole within ourself and with others. Recorded live at Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix, AZ on 3/18/18. Sermon by Rev. Tony Minear, PhD Call to Silence an ...…

Are thoughts and prayers the best alternative option to taking action? Rev. Dr. Tony Minear and Kyra Schaefer, CHI discuss thoughts and prayers from a variety of stand points. From a place of radical forgiveness to questioning if thoughts and prayers actually do anything? Is prayer enough? Some provocative ideas come forward as a result of this ...…

Rev. Tony Minear preaches on the importance of being attentive and mindful to yourself and others, and how we can better learn to pay attention in the moment to experience God in a more enriching way. Recorded live at Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix, AZ on 3/11/18. Sermon by Rev. Tony Minear, PhD Scripture reading by Corin Mctheny-Murray Re ...…