Our work matters. The way we do our work matters. The way we collaborate with God matters.When we listen to our calling and vocation, we can begin to live with a deeper sense of identity partnership with God. *Recorded with a live audience a

A Vulnerable Mission of Peace (Luke 10:1-24)

Jul 30th, 2021 37m 47s

Come explore what we can learn from a Jesus who sends out disciples as sheep among wolves. Leading with peace is vulnerable. And it's the way of Jesus.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-touchstone/messa

My Vocational Narrative Part 2: Delight -> Desire -> Design -> Destiny

Jun 23rd, 2021 39m 52s

In this episode I continue to trace parts of my own story and share with you a way to help you discover your own trajectory. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-touchstone/messageS

My Vocational Narrative Part 1: Rose Gates, Lemonade, & Moving Trucks

Jun 14th, 2021 26m 29s

In this episode I pause to share my story in the form of tracing my vocational narrative from childhood through college and how the story of Jesus was being revealed to me in my early discipleship journey.--- Send in a voice message: https

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Bonus Episode: Election Day Short Take

Nov 3rd, 2020 4m 54s

If you're feeling anxiety on this Election Day I hope these words can encourage you and offer you hope. This bonus episode concludes Season 1 of the Talmidim podcast. Look for season 2 coming in May 2021!--- Send in a voice message: https:/

Listen (Luke 9:28-62)

Oct 2nd, 2020 42m 39s

Jesus invites 3 of his disciples into a mountaintop experience where he will listen and teach them to do the same. Meanwhile, we listen in on the failures of disciples to reach their true potential and to grasp what it means to follow Jesus.

Who Do YOU Say I Am? (Luke 9:18-27)

Sep 4th, 2020 46m 32s

Jesus takes his disciples to an unlikely place and asks them two very important questions. Who do the crowds say I am? Who do you say I am? Both are important. But the second question changed their lives forever. It just might do the same for u

S'mikah For The Sake Of The World (Luke 9:1-17)

Aug 15th, 2020 36m 36s

Jesus sends out his disciples by stripping away what they think they need in order to give them what they truly need. But not just for themselves. For the sake of the world.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho

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Bonus Episode: A Few Things I've Learned Along The Way

Aug 13th, 2020 10m 46s

Here I pause to share a series of short daily reflections that I composed for my daughter as she heads off to college. I hope they can serve to encourage you as well. Thanks for listening! p.s. I'd love to hear your thoughts along the way if y

Two Daughters & Twelve Years (Luke 8:40-56)

Jul 31st, 2020 50m 30s

A twelve year old girl on the verge of death. A woman who has been sick for twelve years. Jesus brings life to both. And restores their role in His story as beloved daughters.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s

The Other Side (Luke 8:16-39)

Jul 20th, 2020 53m 8s

Before meeting Jesus the first disciples never dared to venture to the "other side" of the Sea of Galilee. This is a Jesus who not only loves those on the margins but invites the marginalized to play a vital role in his story. If you find yours

Cultivate (Luke 8:1-15)

Jul 15th, 2020 30m 35s

Jesus says our hearts are like a field. God provides the seed and produces the growth. In the midst of rocks and thorns, what is our role? Cultivate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-touchstone/messa

Amazing Faith (Luke 7)

Jul 13th, 2020 58m 23s

Have you ever noticed what seems to impress Jesus most? Faith. Faith that transcends logic or circumstances. Luke 7 offers us an incredible glimpse of faith from 4 very different perspectives. A Roman centurion. A widow. John the Baptist from h

Bonus

Flash Forward Bonus Episode: Rising Son (The Story of Barabbas)

Jul 9th, 2020 10m 5s

For this "flash forward" bonus episode I have written a short fictional monologue to help us enter the story of Jesus from what might strangely feel like both a very different perspective and yet a very familiar one. It is the story of Barabbas

Right-Side Up (Luke 6)

Jul 7th, 2020 1h

The kingdom ethic that Jesus offers in Luke 6 turns the religious order upside down. What kind of ethic would ask us to love our enemies? To lend to those who can't repay us? To see what we think on the surface is a blessing as actually being a

Net Work (Luke 5)

Jul 3rd, 2020 1h 5m

A paralyzed man is lowered through a roof and a net is lowered into a lake and both are symbols of what Jesus has come to do in turning the world right-side up.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-touchst

Jubilee (Luke 4:14-44)

Jul 2nd, 2020 56m 15s

In this vital part of the narrative Jesus travels to his hometown of Nazareth where he pulls back the veil on his Messiahship by declaring Jubilee in the synagogue. It’s good news for ALL! Or was it?--- Send in a voice message: https://

Wilderness (Luke 4:1-13)

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 2m

The Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness where he overcomes temptation. A deeper contextual look just might surprise us when we see what and how Jesus is resisting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-

Engage (Luke 3)

Jun 28th, 2020 49m 48s

John has a message in the wilderness to prepare the way for Jesus. The Spirit hovers. God speaks. New creation bursts forth.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-touchstone/messageSupport this podcast: h

Arrival (Luke 1:46-2:52)

Jun 26th, 2020 1h 4m

Listen to the songs of Mary and Zechariah and witness the story of God arriving in flesh.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-touchstone/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s

On Speaking Terms (Luke 1:1-45)

Jun 24th, 2020 57m 43s

In this episode we begin our dive into the Gospel of Luke as God speaks hope to Israel.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-touchstone/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show

Roots and Rabbis

Jun 24th, 2020 37m 29s

To best understand the story of Jesus we begin with an understanding of his Hebrew roots, Jewish context, rabbinic school system, the rabbi/disciple model, and the teaching methods of rabbis.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.

Hagah

Jun 24th, 2020 15m 33s

Welcome to the first episode of The Story of Jesus podcast!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-touchstone/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-touchstone/support

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