Episode 35 “Strong Wind and Fire”

Episode 35 “Strong Wind and Fire”

This episode celebrates Pentecost Sunday, as the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church. Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss story from Acts 2: 1-21, and make connections to the 150th Anniversary of the founding of St. Peter’s. Can we continue to share the spark and fan the flame of the Spirit in order to share our faith?

Episode 34 “Witness of Love”

This episode begins with a Mother's Day blessing. Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss the farewell words of Jesus, in John 14:15-21, that call us to follow the love commandment. Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit, who is our Advocate, called alongside to help, assist, and comfort us. How can we live as witnesses who also give strength or courage to others?

Episode 33 “Enduring Witness”

This episode celebrates Confirmation Sunday. Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss the words of comfort Jesus shares in John 14:1-14. Rather than hearing any exclusion in Jesus’ invitation, the affirmation of inclusion is engaged with the article “Trusting in the Way,” by Natalia Terfa. Can we hear the words of Jesus wrap around us like a blanket to give us comfort and peace?

Episode 32 “The Good Shepherd”

This episode celebrates Good Shepherd Sunday. Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss the imagery from Psalm 23 and John 10:1-10. The shepherd in the 23rd Psalm cares for the sheep, feeds them, and protects them from harm. In John 10, Jesus is the shepherd who protects the sheep and provides for abundant life. Considering modern spiritual sojourners, they discuss a “Sheep’s Guide to Sniffing Out Bad Religion” (adapted from Bruce Sanguin in The Advance of Love).

Episode 31 “The Canopy of Creation”

This episode celebrates Earth Day Sunday. Pastors Amanda and Kris discuss the importance of trees and the vision from Ezekiel 47:1-12. Thomas Merton wrote that, “A tree gives glory to God by being a tree.” But not every tree has been given the space to become what God intends. Climate trauma is robbing our capacity for imagination. Then, limited imagination limits our capacity for response. Can we embrace the vision of healing?