Episodios

  • The Generosity of Creation (Jody Betten)

    The Generosity of Creation (Jody Betten)
    Oct 5 2025
    On the Feast of St. Francis, we celebrate the generosity of God's creation, and Pastor Jody talks about a ‘gift economy,’ where exchanges are made without expectation of a return - relying instead on reciprocity, trust, and community interdependence.
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    13 m
  • When the Earth Groans (Dan Plasman)

    When the Earth Groans (Dan Plasman)
    Sep 28 2025
    We know that humans and animals groan. In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul tells us that Creation is also groaning. Pastor Dan introduces us to the Greek word sustenazó - a collective groan - and talks about what we might do about Creation groaning.
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    13 m
  • Standing on Holy Ground (Jody Betten)

    Standing on Holy Ground (Jody Betten)
    Sep 21 2025
    In the story of the burning bush, Moses saw the bush because he was paying attention. Perhaps holy ground can be found everywhere. Creation supports us, and Pastor Jody suggests that we listen for her messages.
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    14 m
  • How Do We Love Creation, When We Can’t Stop Killing Each Other? (Dan Plasman)

    How Do We Love Creation, When We Can’t Stop Killing Each Other? (Dan Plasman)
    Sep 14 2025
    Continuing the Season of Creation, we hear the Biblical account of the fashioning of human beings. Pastor Dan offers ideas about how humans can care for creation in response to recent occurrences of humans killing each other.
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    19 m
  • God is Green and All is Good (Jody Betten)

    God is Green and All is Good (Jody Betten)
    Sep 7 2025
    In September, many denominations observe the Season of Creation, exploring our place in God’s connected world: the need to be stewards, understanding that all ground is holy, and mourning as the Earth groans. Today, Pastor Jody looks at the Hebrew creation story.
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    14 m
  • Humility, The Lost Virtue (Dan Plasman)

    Humility, The Lost Virtue (Dan Plasman)
    Aug 31 2025
    After dinner, guests strive for the best seat, but Jesus applauds the humble. Does humility have a bankable value today? People find the term hard to define, and nobody seems to get ahead by being humble. Pastor Dan explores the nature of humility.
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    15 m
  • The Weight of the World (Jody Betten)

    The Weight of the World (Jody Betten)
    Aug 24 2025
    At times, we long for healing, comfort, and peace. At other times, we bring healing into the world. There are still other times when we keep others from healing. Pastor Jody points out each of these behaviors in the Gospel story of the bent-over woman.
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    11 m
  • Jesus!!! Really??? (Dan Plasman)

    Jesus!!! Really??? (Dan Plasman)
    Aug 17 2025
    In the 12th chapter of Luke, Jesus says he has come to bring fire and division, not peace. That sounds like many political discussions these days around supper tables. Pastor Dan unpacks the message.
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    13 m