Thinking the Way Jesus Thought: A Polarized Pattern?? - Mary Anne Isaak

Recitation of the book of Philippians - Jon Brandt

May 10, 2026. On this 6th Sunday of easter we are calling The Visible Lines of Joy, guest speaker Jon Brandt does a biblical storytelling of the entire book of Philippians.

Thinking the Way Jesus Thought: A Polarized Pattern?? - Mary Anne Isaak

May 17, 2026. On this 7th Sunday of Easter, Mary Anne explores how Philippians 2:1-13 offers a way to respond the increasing polarity of our world.

The Disrupting Magnetism of Resurrection — Aaron Thiessen

On April 26, Aaron explored the extended story of Paul's and Silas' arrest—and jailbreak—in Philippi (Acts 16:16-34). In this account, we see two disruptions of Roman institutions, but only one leads to ongoing transformation. How should we understand this?

Held in the Magnetic Grip of Grace — Mary Anne Isaak

On April 19, Mary Anne unpacked our guiding metaphor for Eastertide this year: the resurrection as a magnetic field. Using the conversion of Saul to Paul as an example (Acts 9:1-19a), we see how the twin 'poles' of Christ suffering and resurrection can create new alignment in us.

Pulled Through Fear to Life — Krista Neustaeder Barg

On April 12, Krista guided us through John 20:19-31, and the ways the first disciples reacted to the resurrection, and invites us to take another look at so-called 'doubting' Thomas.