In this episode Jon unpacks some thoughts regarding James' cautionary comments to those aspiring to influencers and teachers. Because there is more riding on it, those with a stage will be held accountable for how they use it - so take care.

056 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:18 - Impacting Life

May 16th, 2018 2m 38s

In this episode Jon unpacks some of James' comments on faith and life - aritculating that real faith will always result in impacting the world we live in.

055 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:17 - Dead and Useless

May 16th, 2018 2m 46s

In this episode Jon unpacks some thoughts about how an alive faith moves us...meaning that a life void of good deeds for others means that perhaps the faith claimed is dead and useless.

054 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:15 - Meeting Needs

May 14th, 2018 3m 2s

In this one Jon reflects on James stirring comments on helping others in need. It is about the challenge to act to meet those needs.

BONUS EPISODE : The Foundations of Following

May 14th, 2018 47m 4s

BONUS EPISODE:In this full-length talk, Jon unpacks some thoughts on following Jesus and what it means for the Church as the people of God. (PLEASE NOTE THE FULL LENGTH NATURE OF THIS EPISODE)

053 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:14 - Have Faith

May 10th, 2018 4m 20s

In this one Jon unpacks some thoughts about having faith and how it impacts life.

052 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:13 - Mercy

May 8th, 2018 2m 25s

In this episode Jon unpacks concepts of mercy and explains how it is super important for navigating brokenness in our relationships.

051 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:12 - Finding Freedom

May 5th, 2018 4m 22s

In this episode Jon unpacks James' idea that following God's law leads to freedom.

050 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:10-11 - Shattered Glass

May 4th, 2018 3m 57s

In this episode Jon highlights James' comments that breaking God's law at one point makes one fully guilty.

049 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:8-9 - Favourtism and the Law of Love

May 4th, 2018 2m 33s

In this episode Jon looks at what James has to say about favouritsm and the law of love. In many cases, currently reality isn't cutting it. Why not try a new way to be human?

048 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:5-6 - Poverty and Wealth

May 3rd, 2018 2m 49s

In this episode Jon takes a look at the question of affluence and poses some questions for reflection.

047 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:2-4 - Motives

May 2nd, 2018 2m 28s

In this episode Jon highlights the importance of knowing the motivations that move us to say and do the things we do.

046 2-Minute Wakeup : James 2:1 - Walking Tightropes (Favourtism)

Apr 30th, 2018 3m 49s

In this episode, Jon unpacks James' comment on favourtism with a brief look at Jesus. It all leads to a stirring thought on our approach to navigating social life.

045 2-Minute Wakeup : James 1:27 - True Religion

Apr 27th, 2018 3m 6s

In this episode Jon takes a quick look at how pursuing God in a way that aligns with him involves a care for widows and orphans.

044 2-Minute Wakeup : James 1:26 - The Tongue

Apr 25th, 2018 2m 44s

In this episode Jon gives some perspective on the power you have in your tongue - such a small muscle, yet it wields such great power.

BONUS EPISODE : The Lord's Table & Our Shared Life Together

Apr 25th, 2018 39m 55s

BONUS EPISODE:In this full-length talk, Jon unpacks a perspective of what the Bible presents about the Lord's Table (also known as Communion or the Eucharist). Serving as a unifying practice of the Church, Jon looks at how it impacts the sha

043 2-Minute Wakeup : James 1:25 - Laws

Apr 25th, 2018 2m 47s

In this episode Jon takes a look at how obeying the law opens the door to a new freedom not otherwise possible.

042 2-Minute Wakeup : James 1:23-24 - Growth

Apr 24th, 2018 2m 38s

In this episode Jon takes a look at the process of continuing to develop who we are as individuals. It begins by seeing yourself for who you truly are and then plotting the way forward for growth and development.

041 2-Minute Wakeup : James 1:22 - Move

Apr 22nd, 2018 2m 33s

In this episode Jon provides some life perspective out of James' thoughts on the things that move us. Spoiler: in involves action.

040 2-Minute Wakeup : James 1:21 - Clutter

Apr 21st, 2018 2m 19s

In this episode Jon highlights how our life can get cluttered. It can take intentionality applied to sensitive areas of life to begin waking up to who we have been created to be.

039 2-Minute Wakeup : James 1:20 - Anger

Apr 20th, 2018 3m 39s

In this episode Jon shares some perspective on anger and how it can impact the way we navigate our place in the world.

038 2-Minute Wakeup : James 1:19 - Wisdom with Words

Apr 19th, 2018 2m 45s

In this episode Jon highlights a bit of wisdom shared by James that could have direct implications on your relationships. If only it were that easy...