Good Fruit, Good Root

God's Descent to Humanity: Babel, Sinai & Pentecost (Genesis 11:1-9; Exodus 19; Acts 2)

Let us hear from you! Send us any questions or comments you may have. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605837/fan_mail/new] Join hosts Denise and Kyla as they examine the observances of Shavuot and Pentecost. How do these celebrations mirror one another? How do the narratives of Babel, Sinai and Pentecost similarly mirror each other? How powerful is holy (and unholy) unity? And what is the objective of us being unified together in the Spirit? All of this, plus our favorite holiday traditions, a greater discussion on chiastic structure and more in this new episode! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605837/support]

The Unknown God: The Gospel at the Areopagus (Acts 17:16-34)

Let us hear from you! Send us any questions or comments you may have. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605837/fan_mail/new] Join hosts Denise and Kyla as they examine the gospel sermon delivered by Paul to the Athenians. What can we learn about evangelism from this passage? What does it mean for us to be described as the "offspring" of God? And why is the location of this sermon so significant? Plus, listen as we share our best (and worst!) travel stories! All this and more in this exciting new episode! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605837/support]

Judah & Tamar: Repentance & Repair (Genesis 38)

Let us hear from you! Send us any questions or comments you may have. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605837/fan_mail/new] Join hosts Denise and Kyla as they examine the narrative of Genesis 38. What does this often skipped passage teach us about wrestling with difficult scriptures? What does it reveal about generational trauma? What does it offer on the notions of covenant and conversion? And how does Judah model sincere Biblical repentance? All of this and more in this episode! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605837/support]

On Wrestling With God (Genesis 32:1-33:12)

Let us hear from you! Send us any questions or comments you may have. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605837/fan_mail/new] Join hosts Denise and Kyla as they delve into the story of Jacob at the Jabbok. What's in a name? What can be found in the midst of a willingness to wrestle? How essential is it that we as humans embrace the mandate to wrestle with God? How can God transform us while wrestling?  All of this plus a thorough examination of Esau as a type of Christ can be found in this episode! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605837/support]

Jacob: From Birth to Bethel (Genesis 25:19; Genesis 27; Genesis 28)

Let us hear from you! Send us any questions or comments you may have. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605837/fan_mail/new] Join hosts Denise and Kyla as they begin examining the life of Jacob. Does it cheapen the Biblical text for the patriarchs to be viewed as paragons of goodness?  In what ways do the patriarchs and matriarchs serve as cautionary tales? How sympathetic of a character is Esau? And how is the nature of God revealed in Jacob's encounter at Bethel? Plus listen as we select our Mount Rushmore of Biblical figures with whom we identify! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605837/support]