The last time we disagreed with the pope today we take on Abe Lincoln, John Calvin, Martin Luther…. kind of everyone. Does the racism and sexism of our church fathers affect our present? Check out today our spiciest episode yet. Two amazing boo

Formless Christianity

Feb 11th, 2021

Today we explore the idea of a formless Christianity.

The Best Sins

Feb 8th, 2021

Today I court controversy as we ponder if you have a choice between little or big sins, which is better?

Human Paradox

Jan 21st, 2021

The Bible describes us as sinners and saints. We, humans, are a paradox, a true mixture of light and dark. How do we live with this reality? Tune in to get some direction. Tigger warning: There is a brief discussion of sexual violence.

Humility in Real Time

Jan 17th, 2021

Today we think about what it looks like to live with humility, obstacles to it, and the gratitude that flows from it as a gift.

It's Biblical? (Christmas Edition)

Dec 24th, 2020

I had a hard time titling this: Terror of Demons?, Joseph the Just; Controversial Christmas… I’m not good with titles. It is about all those things though. Merry Christmas!

Certainty Starts Wars

Dec 16th, 2020

Today I encourage us to be more uncertain. Shout out to Birdtalker and their song One which I quote and posted below. (Content warning for parents, the song posted has some light cussing.)

A Lighter Grace

Jul 15th, 2020

Matthew 11:25-30 teaches us that God moves much more slowly and patiently than we think. Today we learn that God offers us grace in our imperfections, in fact when we walk with God our yoke is easier not harder, lighter not heavier, restful not

The Value of Silence

Jul 8th, 2020

Today I explore some thoughts about why Jesus was often silent.

"I was wrong."

Jul 1st, 2020

Today we talk about the importance of little humiliations, and how important it is to say, “I was wrong.”

Pentecost Sunday: To the Pain

May 31st, 2020

Today is the celebration of Pentecost the commemoration of the giving of the Holy Spirit. I want to challenge us to ask a different question about the Holy Spirit today, and ask where is the Spirit going? Because as we reflect on the work of th

Sunday Sermon: Ascension Sunday

May 24th, 2020

Today is the traditional observance of the Ascension of the Lord. This day is often forgotten, but remembering the ascension is a critical component of the gospel.

Lucifer?

May 19th, 2020

Today we talk about Lucifer.

Sunday Sermon: How We Got the Bible

May 17th, 2020

Today I want to do a very short introduction to how we got the Bible. I obviously can’t cover it all, but after our time you will have a better understanding of how the Old and New Testament developed and were brought together into one collecti

Exercise in Interpretation: Proof Texting

May 13th, 2020

Today I discuss a few examples of Proof-Texting and how not to do it. Three simple exercises/rules can be helpful: 1. Book, Chapter, Verse, 2. Context is King, and 3. The PUBLIC Reading of Scripture.

Sunday Sermon: Old Soap, Lighter Fluid, and Love

May 10th, 2020

Today Paul Funk takes us through Jesus’ conversation with Peter post denial (John 21). Had I been denied by my closest friend I might be a little testy - let’s see what Jesus has to say.

A Quick Exercise in Interpretation

May 6th, 2020

In this podcast I take the first verse of 2 Samuel 11 and try to illustrate how we make sense of it. Namely I bring out two important lessons about interpretation: 1. We bring our prior bias/thought/interpretations to the text; 2. If we know th

Sunday Sermon: Doubting Everyone

May 3rd, 2020

In John 20 Jesus talks to Mary Magdalene and “Doubting” Thomas. Today we challenge the way we treat Mary, Thomas, and doubt. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the w

Voice of Love

Apr 28th, 2020

How do you hear the voice of God? How might that affect the way you hear Luke 8:41-48? Why does it matter that Luke recorded this situation, and what has this to do with the great tampon war of 2017? Tune in to find out.

Sunday Sermon: Loneliness and Love

Apr 26th, 2020

Last time we talked about Jesus conversation with a person that shared his religious and cultural experience. This morning we look at how Jesus talked to a person that was very different from him. Grab a Bible and follow along in John 4.

Everyone is Essential

Apr 23rd, 2020

Some thoughts inspired by morning conversations about identity with friends. If you wrestle with purpose or worth here are some thoughts I have for you.

The Innocent for the Guilty

Apr 21st, 2020

Today we reflect upon the Centurion’s shocking confession from Luke 23:47.

Sunday Sermon: When Leaving Home Brings You Home

Apr 19th, 2020

This starts a new series in which we reflect on the conversations Jesus had with different kinds of people. Today we reflect on how Jesus spoke to the already religious, namely Nicodemus in John 3. As always check the notes for Paul’s worship p