Have you ever felt if you were part of the Bible your story would be the one tucked in between the exciting parts? It is easy to feel this way, but the truth is far more complex. Join me on The Broken Journey as we look into…
Rabbi David Fohrman has written an excellent book wrestling with the narrative of Cain and Abel entitled "The Beast that Crouches at the Door". This episode dives into this narrative of desire and its role in this story and …
This episode is a discussion between my good friend Andrew and I around the book by Dr. James Littles entitled "More Like Him". We discuss the second chapter in particular addressing some of the questions Dr. Littles poses i…
Genesis opens with a poem about creation. More than a history of origin, or evidence of our material existence it is an invitation to trust the story the Spirit is telling. It is a poem ultimately about finding our Sabbath …
In this episode I walk through Larry Crabb's excellent work on prayer, The PAPA Prayer. I highly recommend his works. PAPA is an acronym guiding what he describes as relational prayer which should serve as the foundational …
This episode is a Q&A with students from a Pneumatology class. The primary focus is on the role of Sabbath in shaping our understanding of spiritual formation. Some of the questions addressed are perspective vs practice, bei…
Exodus 3:14 Brings the reader of the text into a powerful conversation between God and Moses where God utters the much discussed phrase "I AM that I AM". This is a message which delves into the statement, with a specific int…
The Aekdah, or The Binding of Isaac, is a powerful story that sits at the heart of the Genesis narratives. It has been a controversial, difficult, challenging, inspiring tale of faith, sacrifice, worship. In this episode I w…
Genesis 2 relays the narrative of Adam and Eve prior to the Fall. The picture is painted of man and woman dwelling naked and unashamed, for this is our original state. Nothing to hide, nothing to gain, just alive in His pres…
Follow up to Trust the Story (https://youtu.be/nPT9riFVhFQ) Recommended Sources: BEMA podcast Genesis: A Parsha Companion by David Fohrman The Naked Bible Podcast Genesis by Robert Alter Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places b…
Genesis 1 invites us into the narrative of Scripture resting on the concept of Sabbath. More than a historical accounting it is an invitation to trust the master storyteller and the redemptive history which will follow. Reco…
We all need people in our lives who provide us with help, encourage us in hope, and compel us to change. My Pastor Lee Jackson was one such person in my life. After many conversations, sermons, and interactions over the la…
We do not make this broken journey of life on our own. We certainly will not make it through this life with any measure of success without the care, concern, and compassion of others. This episode is special to my heart as…
When we begin with Genesis and start with the story of God’s oneness it will lead us more fully into the story of salvation tethering the two in a way that is richer and more reflective of the whole word of God. The true es…
“Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one…” The oneness of God contains a wealth of meaning framing a vast foundation upon which to build our lives. Creation is our beginning and it is here we gain a holistic view of His On…
Discipleship is a process, a trajectory of knowing, being, and doing together which shapes us in His image. This series is a journey into the opening pages of Scripture where we discover in Genesis how creation helps us und…
Intimacy requires intentionality. There are no shortcuts or loopholes through our stories if we long to experience the joy and purpose found in the space between God and our longings. Journey into your hardest places and di…
. In this first episode we will taste and see that the Lord is Good, discover a connection between the account in Luke of Christ on the road to Emmaus and the epic saga of Don Quixote, and embark on a beautifully broken jou…
