Pastors Clint and Michael discuss the first chapter of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's book Life Together. In this conversation, the pastors discuss how Christians define "community" and what makes Christian community different from other communities. Although this may appear, at first glance, to be simple,
Life Together: Introduction
Pastors Clint and Michael introduce a new Podcast series covering the classic 20th century book Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In this introduction, the pastors survey Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life and explain what makes him such an enduring theological figure. Due to his exceptional intellect
Jesus Jargon: Worship
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they conclude the Jesus Jargon series with a conversation about what Christians mean by the word "worship." Unlike some of the jargon in this series, "worship" is a word Christians use at least once every week. And yet, for all of its use, we sometimes fail to slow
Jesus Jargon: Orthodoxy
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what Christians mean by the word "orthodoxy." Though not always a word used in Christian Education, orthodoxy refers to "right belief." At its best, orthodoxy is intended to provide Christians a shared language for our common purpose and shared mission.
Jesus Jargon: Spiritual
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what Christians mean by the word "Spiritual." Living in a culture that elevates "spirituality" above religious practices, Christians would do well to return to the fundamentals of Christian spirituality and rediscover the beautiful promise that the Holy
Jesus Jargon: Ecumenical
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what Christians mean by the word "ecumenical." While maybe not a word commonly spoken within the normal life of a congregation, modern church denominations have invested a great deal of time and effort in fostering partnerships between Christians all
Jesus Jargon: Salvation
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what Christians mean by the word "salvation." While central to our understanding of what it means to be people of faith, the Christian understanding of salvation is much more rich and nuanced than if someone just says the "sinners prayer." The Pastors
Jesus Jargon: Mission
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what Christians mean by the word "mission." The mission of the church has existed from the very moment that Jesus gave the great commission but the expression of that mission has taken many forms. The pastors explain how the mission of the church is