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7.37 Dead Faith
Dead Faith For the session to be discussed on September 6, 2015 James 2:1-26 The team shares thoughts about the ways congregations often separate "personal holiness" and "social holiness." We also discuss the dangers of "playing favorites" — especial...
7.36 Worthy Religion
Worthy Religion For the session to be discussed on August 30, 2015 James 1:17-27 Erin explains the phrase "Shut up and eat the rolls!" as we enjoyed a lively discussion of the dangers of speaking (or writing emails) while angry.
7.35 Public Confessions
Public Confessions For the session to be discussed on August 23, 2015 1 Kings 8:1-61 The text leads to a discussion of Solomon's boldness in the prayer and even some of the injustices involved in how the temple was built.
7.34 The Wisest Fool
The Wisest Fool For the session to be discussed on August 16, 2015 1 Kings 2:10 — 3:1-14 The team takes a look at the rule of King Solomon — how he began as a wise ruler, yet drifted from that path as he became focused on wealth and power.
7.33 Terror-Go-Round
Terror-Go-Round For the session to be discussed on August 9, 2015 2 Samuel 18:1-33 Bert starts off the conversation with a colorful description of Absalom's hair, Nikki wonders if King David ever regretted the path he chose. Also,
7.31 Who is Your Nathan?
Who is Your Nathan? For the session to be discussed on August 2, 2015 2 Samuel 11:26-12:15a We discuss King David's indiscretion, wonder how a negative story about a favorite king survived to be included in the scriptures,
7.30 Crazy Love
Crazy Love For the session to be discussed on July 26, 2015 Ephesians 3:14-21 In this episode, we grapple with our inability to grasp the full expression of God's love. We also discuss other ways we have been able to broaden our perspectives,
7.29 The Likes of Us
The Likes of Us For the session to be discussed on July 19, 2015 Ephesians 2:11-22 In this episode, we discuss the challenges we face in finding unity — especially in a time when so many divisive issues are present in our culture and churches.
7.28 Not Yet Time
Not Yet Time For the session to be discussed on July 12, 2015 Ephesians 1:1-14 In this episode, we discuss the awkwardness of the notion of "blessing", Nikki shares about her study abroad experience in India,
7.27 Strange Eats
Strange Eats For the session to be discussed on July 5, 2015 Ezekiel 2:1-3:11 In this episode, we discuss strange foods we've eaten, Ezekiel's eating of a scroll of scripture, and take a look at what is means to hear a call from God.