Although many churches will be doing a service of lessons and carols this weekend, the gap in the first reading reminds us not to sentimentalize the nativity, which is important to remember no matter what our worship structure is. The assigned lessons also emphasize that what we wear and how we look are always superseded by our identities as children of God.
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
07:37 - scripture reading
09:46 - commentary
21:08 - outro sequence
Discernment of God's Word happens in a community, not in isolation! We also wonder: what is the platform that you and your faith stand on? Let's talk Nehemiah.
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
07:37 - scripture reading
11:02 - commentary
31:12 - outro sequence
It's a double text episode! We talk forgiveness and reconciliation in the Joseph narrative, and we also get to fangirl over mysticism in the epistle reading. If you're still looking for some sermon prompts and illustrations, we hope you'll listen in on our conversation.
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
06:41 - Genesis scripture reading
09:20 - Genesis commentary
19:17 - 1 Corinthians scripture reading
22:22 - 1 Corinthians commentary
33:17 - outro sequence