forgiveness

Luke 3:1-6 | December 8, 2024

We are usually more in touch with feelings of remorse and regret than we are with repentance. The first two words focus on emotions of guilt and shame while repentance places the focus squarely on changing our behaviors and practice.…

May 7, 2023 – John 21:1-17

For too many of us, our past trauma, pain, and shame keep us from the freedom God seeks for our lives. In this week's episode, Jesus meets seven of his friends and provides for them in ways they could never…

April 24, 2022-Acts 5:27-32 (Easter 2C)

The stories in the Book of Acts point us toward a deeper understanding of power and grace through the work of the Holy Spirit. In this week's episode we explore power through the appearance of Peter and John before the…

March 27, 2022-Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (Lent 4C)

This week's episode explores a familiar story of Jesus about a generous father with two very different sons. The “Parable of the Prodigal Son” is one of three stories of Jesus that are grouped together for the sake of illustrating…

December 5, 2021-Luke 3:1-6 (Advent 2-Year C)

Religious people are often guilty of using religious jargon. Words that lack explanation or context. This week's episode explores four simply words that introduce the work of John the Baptist. Baptism. Repentance. Forgiveness. Sin. Each of these words are powerful…