We explore our "founding myth" in Genesis 1 and it's message of God's creativity and generosity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Resurrection: Change!

23 days ago 11m 40s

We explore how even Peter had to change. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Resurrection: Earth Day

30 days ago 15m 43s

The earth testifies to resurrection, but do we see it and participate in it?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Resurrection: A Reality or a Miracle?

Apr 7th, 2024 13m 51s

With some guidance from Richard Rohr, we explore how resurrection is the way God works, not a one time event. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Easter Sunday: Resurrection Brain

Mar 31st, 2024 15m 48s

We explore the negativity bias we all have and the ways we can sit alongside the Marys with our fear and our great joy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Commonwealth of God: Week 5

Mar 24th, 2024 14m 9s

The unnamed woman reminds us that life in the Commonwealth of God is also about ritual, celebration, and making space for grief. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Commonwealth of God: Week 4

Mar 10th, 2024 16m 14s

Children (and all the unlikely others who teach us about God).--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Commonwealth of God: Week 3

Mar 3rd, 2024 18m 4s

We explore the beloved story of the father and two sons (Prodigal Son alert!) to help us define the priorities of the Commonwealth of God.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Commonwealth of God: Week 1

Feb 18th, 2024 13m 22s

Who's in charge around here? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Ash Wednesday

Feb 14th, 2024 7m 44s

The peril and promise of being made from dust.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Gospels: Following Jesus through Death and Resurrection

Feb 13th, 2024 11m 40s

There is one thing shared among all four gospels. You got it, death and resurrection!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Gospels: The Gospel According to Luke

Feb 4th, 2024 22m 10s

Jesus sets an ever widening table in the kingdom of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Gospels: The Gospel According to Matthew

Jan 21st, 2024 19m 16s

The "Church's Gospel" helps Matthew's people (and us!) create a community centered on Jesus. Also, brutal scapegoating of the Pharisees.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Gospels: The Gospel According to Mark

Jan 16th, 2024 17m 11s

The disciples don’t get him. The empire doesn’t get him (or want to). Only those willing to serve or suffer “get Jesus.” Mark’s gospel is a doozy folks!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Gospels: What are the gospels?

Jan 8th, 2024 16m 54s

Jenelle introduces the idea of the good news/gospel and why we have four versions of Jesus life and good news.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Christmas Eve: Look at your very feet for God.

Dec 25th, 2023 11m 41s

Christmas is a reminder that God's best work is done among us, not apart from us.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Advent Week 4: We are made (biologically!) for community and connection.

Dec 17th, 2023 14m 41s

We challenge the negative narratives that drag us down, and we join Mary in celebrating how we're made for connection and care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Advent Week 2: Wilderness Talk is Purpose Talk

Dec 3rd, 2023 18m 13s

John went to the wilderness (not Rome or Jerusalem) to get straight on his purpose and ours. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Advent Week One: Signs of the Apocalypse Are Signs of Potential

Nov 26th, 2023 13m 13s

Do we see the hope that can be found in chaos? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Spiritual Practice of Labor

Nov 12th, 2023 15m 7s

Work is love made visible! (Kahlil Gibran, obv.)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Spiritual Practice of Grief

Nov 5th, 2023 19m 18s

We talk about helpful ways to play host to grief, that generative yet hard houseguest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Spiritual Practice of Small Touches

Oct 30th, 2023 12m 45s

Doing good things of a reasonable size.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Spiritual Practice in Crisis: Unlearning Helplessness

Oct 22nd, 2023 16m 30s

We explore what our faith in action looks like in the face of learned helplessness, so common in our global context. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Your Body Is Your Spiritual Entry Point!

Oct 8th, 2023 15m 49s

We do away with the binary of body and soul. The only place to experience spirituality is right where you are--in your flesh!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support

Spiritual Practice of Keeping Time

Sep 10th, 2023 24m 13s

We kick off our Fall sermon series "Spiritual Practices for Everyday People" with TIME. We've only got so much, how to use it (or not use it)?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenelle-holmes/support