Best Edwin Colon Podcasts (2025)

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Join us for our Christmas Service - Audio 37:15

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Hey family, Christmas is right around the corner. People can experience the holidays differently. Some of us through the lens of loss, and others through the lens of hope. And many of us, a little mixture of both. Either way, you want to come to the joyful Christmas service we have planned for you. Kids ages 5-12 will have their own celebration, wi…

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Advent-A time of Preparation - Audio 40:14

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Hey family, so grateful that we get to enjoy this Advent season together as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. Remembering that God loved us enough to send his son is one of the hallmarks of the Christian life. This week we're going to continue in our series on Colossians, and you don't want to miss it. Bring a friend! We meet at 10 a.m. …

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Jesus is the reason - Audio 39:44

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Hey family, this is the beautiful Christmas season, where we get to celebrate the fact that God came to earth in human flesh. But if we're not careful, we'll be distracted by the man in the red hat and the big beard, we'll get caught up in buying gifts and having to pay for them later and all the other materialism that has come to surround Christma…

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Giving Thanks for you - Audio 35:31

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I hope you enjoyed a time of gratitude this week. I'm grateful for how much God is growing all of us together in Christ Jesus. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday. We meet at 10 a.m., 360 Schermerhorn in downtown Brooklyn. And bring the family! Ages 5-12 are invited to join Kids' Church at 10 a.m. also. --Edwin…

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Giving Thanks - Audio 32:23

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here are so many things to be thankful for as we walk in Christ. So many blessings, the joy and the love that he gives even in the midst of difficult times. This Sunday before Thanksgiving we're going to be discussing the security that we found in Christ and seeing how that shapes the rest of our lives--our relationships, the way we view ourselves,…

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Help us show the love of God to others - Audio 44:55

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Hey family, it's the time of year when our church has special opportunities to share God's love with our church neighbors. Our annual Thanksgiving feast will be held on Thursday, Nov. 27 and we need volunteers! If you would like to help, please attend a special meeting after service this week in the side room next to the sanctuary. Our speaker on S…

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What will make you feel complete? - Audio 39:59

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Hey family, I don’t know about you, but I often find myself trying to improve everything--my habits, my health, my finances, my relationships. There’s always another thing to fix, another area to make better. But for all the things we try to improve, there’s one thing that doesn’t need improving at all and that’s Jesus. This Sunday, we’ll look hone…

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Marathon Update - Audio 26:53

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Because of the New York City Marathon this Sunday, we’re encouraging everyone to sleep in and skip the traffic — and instead, join us for our Annual Marathon Service & Volunteer Appreciation Night! This will be just like our regular Sunday service, only held on Saturday night.We’d love to personally invite all current and past volunteers to come ou…

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Service 04: Where Does Service Lead? (featuring a Luminary Roundtable) 1:07:20

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What if service in the way of Jesus was meant to lead not first to life change or impact, but to relationship? Join Tyler Staton and Shelbi Shutt as they explore kinship as Jesus’ destination for a life of service, featuring conversations with everyday people in the West, testimonials from real-life practitioners, and an interview with a roundtable…

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What do Urkel and Fonz have in common? - Audio 38:29

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Hey family, do you remember the Fonz? He was the coolest guy on TV. And the cool was his identity. As for Urkel, he was the ultimate nerd, from his suspenders to his giant glasses. What they had in common is that each one had something defining and directing their lives and their choices. This week we're hoping to give everyone their own glasses--l…

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Service 03: How Do I Serve? - Part 02 (Edwin Colon) 52:32

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How can we cultivate an intentional and interruptible life of service in our everyday rhythms and routines? Join Tyler Staton and Shelbi Shutt as they explore this “Good Samaritan” way of being in the world, featuring conversations with everyday people in the West, testimonials from real-life practitioners, and an interview with Pastor Edwin Colon.…

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Do you have a church family? - Audio 37:13

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Hey family--and yes, I mean family. There's no such thing as the Lone Christian. Part of being a follower of Christ is joining with others in worshiping, hearing the word of God, praying, confessing, and more. We share joyful times together, and sometimes we mourn together. Scripture tells us to never stop meeting together. So join us this Sunday a…

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Service 02: How Do I Serve? - Part 01 (featuring Jonathan Tremaine Thomas) 1:01:51

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How can service grow beyond projects and campaigns and into a lifestyle? Join Tyler Staton and Shelbi Shutt as they explore the primary environments and relationships where Jesus invites us to serve, featuring conversations with everyday people in the West, testimonials from real-life practitioners, and an interview with luminary Jonathan Tremaine …

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Join us this Sunday - Audio 29:28

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Join us this SundayHey family, I've loved going through this series with you. We're learning a lot about who Jesus is and how to relate to him and to each other in prayer. This week we have a special guest preacher, John Fils-Aime of Central Baptist Church, who is no stranger to our congregation! He's going to do his usual wonderful job of presenti…

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Service 01: Why Do I Serve? (featuring Gary Haugen) 1:08:28

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Love is the hallmark of Jesus’ followers, but what does it look like? Join Tyler Staton and Shelbi Shutt as they explore the topic of love — the core motivation of a life of service — featuring conversations with everyday people in the West, testimonials from real-life practitioners, and an interview with luminary Gary Haugen. In this episode’s lum…

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How to Pray - Audio 38:38

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Hey family, have you ever wondered whether you're praying "the right way"? In the Book of Colossians, God shows us how we can pray for each other, and this whole series is helping us lead daily lives of great meaning and contentment. Please invite a friend. Next Step Community Church meets at 10 a.m. on Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn St. Children ages …

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I'm praying for you - Audio 35:46

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Hey family, what we're doing in the Book of Colossians is reminding ourselves where our identity comes from--what our identity is and who Christ is. As we see him, and grow in him, we become more and more like the person he created us to be. This week as we continue in our new series on the Book of Colossians, we'll continue with a beautiful prayer…

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Back to church Sunday - Audio 41:01

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Haven’t joined us at Next Step Community Church in a while? We’ve missed you, and this is the perfect Sunday to come back. We're in a new series that talks about how we can be burdened with false identities that we need to break away from. Let's learn together who we really are.Already part of our church community? Invite your family and friends. A…

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Identity Issues - Audio 34:01

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Hey family, we've all seen those movies where a person hits their head and forgets who they are, and the comedy that follows is a lot of fun because before the end of the movie their memory comes back and they figure out their real identity. This situation, however, is NOT fun when we've lived a life not knowing who we are. In this new series, "Ide…

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What do we do after we mess up ? - Audio 32:55

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What do we do after we mess up?Body copy:Hey family, the Bible says that we all sin--and we know it's true. Everyone makes mistakes now and then. But as a Christian, what should be our next step after we blow it? How do we respond to God when we know that we've done wrong and hurt ourselves and others? That will be our topic on Sunday when we meet …

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Come this Sunday your relationship depends on it - Audio 35:37

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Hey family, in every relationship, learning how to love is one of the most difficult and rewarding aspects of that relationship. As we've gone through this series, we've seen not only how God is love, but how he's loved us. This week we're going to learn about how God is loving THROUGH us, and how that will affect every one of our relationships: ma…

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What is love? - Audio 36:59

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Hey family, we are continuing our series LOVE, LOVED, LOVING. The apostle John tells us: "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." God is the source of love, and also the perfect example of what love is. It is unconditional. It is not dependent on our worthiness to receive it,…

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God is the exact definition of love - Audio 40:18

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God is the exact definition of love.Copy:Hey family, this Sunday we continue our new series called LOVE, LOVED, LOVING. In it we are exploring the transforming power of God's love. We'll talk about who God is, what he's done for us, and how we respond to others. No matter where you are in your life, this series will change how you react to God and …

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Love. Loved. Loving - Audio 38:21

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Hey family, join us this Sunday as we start a new series exploring the transforming power of God’s love.Love — Who God isLoved — What He’s done for usLoving — How we respond to othersWhether you’re single, married, raising kids, or navigating friendships, this series will have an effect on how you relate to God and others. We meet at 10 a.m. at 360…

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Summer morning with God - Audio 40:34

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Hey family, I hope you have been enjoying your summer, even the hot and rainy parts. Every single day is a day that the Lord has made, so celebrate it! And please join us tomorrow morning as we learn more from God's word. We meet at 360 Schermerhorn St. at 10 am. Remember, Kids Church is on break for the month of August. --Edwin…

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Who is the Holy Spirit - Audio 37:41

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hey family, we hear so often about the three names of God--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But how much do we know about receiving the Holy Spirit, and how we can depend on him for our transformation? That's what we'll talk about this Sunday when we meet at 10 a.m. on 360 Schermerhorn Street. Bring a friend!ANNOUNCEMENTS:* Kids' Church will meet this…

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Don't forget in the dark - Audio 32:59

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Hey family, sometimes when we're struggling with something, it seems like we're trying to escape from a very dark place. No matter which way we look, there are no answers to be found, and the direction we should go is completely obscured. It's at times like these that we need to remember the wisdom from scripture we're going to hear on Sunday. If y…

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Sunday service - Audio 35:21

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SUNDAY SERVICEOur speaker this Sunday will be John Fils-Aime, a beloved friend of our church. Come at 10 a.m. and bring your children! Kids' Church starts at 10 a.m. as well. --EdwinHide trimmed contentBy Edwin Colon

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Summer at Next Step - Audio 38:02

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Hey family, summer is a great time to invite a friend and start your week off right. We meet at 10 a.m. every Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn St.--and bring the kids as well. We offer Kids' Church for ages 5-12. Not to mention a delicious meal after every service! --EdwinBy Edwin Colon

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Are you struggling this week? - Audio 38:05

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Subject line: Are you struggling this week?By Edwin Colon

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Th Most Painful Experience - Audio 36:40

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Hey family, what if your deepest pain was exactly the time when Jesus wanted to show you who He really is? This Sunday we explore the moment when Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life."If we miss this, we miss everything. So please come this Sunday as we continue with our sermon series. We meet at 10 a.m. at 360 Schermerhorn St. in do…

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Whos the boss of your life - Audio 38:33

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This Sunday, we’re asking a question most of us never stop to consider: Who’s really leading your life? Whether it’s culture, comfort, a relationship, or even your own voice, something is shaping your direction.But what happens when life gets hard, we make some bad choices or maybe have to start over again?Jesus makes a stunning claim in John 10. N…

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Community 04: What We Avoid in Community (featuring David Kim) 50:18

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What kind of community do we desperately long for, and yet, what are we often unwilling to do to form it? Join John Mark Comer and Shelbi Shutt as they explore five practices for cultivating community, featuring testimonials from real-life practitioners, and an interview with luminary David Kim. In this episode’s luminary interview, John Mark and D…

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Contruction Project Underway-pastor rob Lambert - Audio 37:28

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Hey family, I hope you are enjoying this Memorial Day weekend. Every Sunday I tell you that you are not attending a service, but that God is constructing a soul. And the reason we say this is to be reminded that this is a slow work of Jesus and we need each other along the way. So I look forward to seeing you this Sunday as we worship Jesus and tak…

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Community 03: Overcoming Shame — The Ancient Enemy of Community (featuring Dr. Curt Thompson) 1:01:21

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What is the main culprit behind so much disconnection and damage in our relationships? Join John Mark Comer and Shelbi Shutt as they explore the universal experience of shame, featuring conversations with everyday people in the West, testimonials from real-life practitioners, and an interview with shame expert Dr. Curt Thompson. In this episode’s l…

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Which door do you choose - Audio 37:11

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family, I hope you'll invite a friend this Sunday when we continue our brand-new series, The Jesus I Never Knew. All of us have seen those game shows where the contestant has to pick either door #1, door #2, or door #3. Usually there's a wonderful prize behind one door and something not so wonderful behind the other two. Since we're all familiar wi…

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Community 02: Family Systems and Life in Community (featuring Jay and Danielle Pathak) 54:52

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Is Grandpa really in my bones? Join John Mark Comer and Shelbi Shutt as they explore the topic of Family Systems, featuring conversations with everyday people in the West, testimonials from real-life practitioners, and an interview with luminaries Jay and Danielle Pathak. In this episode’s luminary interview, John Mark, Jay, and Danielle explore Fa…

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The jesus i never knew - Audio 39:01

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Hey family, we look forward to seeing you this Sunday when we celebrate Mother's Day. We'll continue our new series called "The Jesus I Never Knew," looking at seven "I am" statements that Jesus made about himself. Some of the biggest heartaches we'll ever have come from not understanding who God is, and nobody tells us who…

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Community 01: Rediscovering Jesus’ Vision for Family (featuring Andy Crouch) 1:05:46

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How can we cultivate the deep relationships Jesus invites us toward in an age of isolation, transience, and superficiality? Join John Mark Comer and Shelbi Shutt as they explore the topic of kinship groups, featuring conversations with everyday people in the West, testimonials from real-life practitioners, and an interview with luminary Andy Crouch…

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The Jesus I Never Knew - Audio 39:56

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Hey family, we're starting a brand-new series called "The Jesus I Never Knew." We're going to look at seven "I am" statements that Jesus made in the book of John that will allow us to see Jesus in a new and profound light. Some of the biggest heartaches we'll ever have in life come from not understanding who God is, and nobody tells us who God is b…

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After Easter-Pastor Hau Liu - Audio 35:20

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Listen in on our guest speaker Pastor Hau Liu. We are Easter people living in a Good Friday worldBy Edwin Colon

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Easter Sunday-2025 - Audio 37:44

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Listen in to Pastor Edwins Easter messageBy Edwin Colon

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Life and Death - Audio 33:37

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Hey family, the next few days are an amazing opportunity to invite your friends to church. First, this Sunday, April 13, is Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus riding into Jerusalem to be greeted by crowds cheering and waving palms. Next will be Good Friday, April 18, when you will experience a truly special service like none we have ever done be…

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The Humility of God - Audio 29:16

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The humility of GodHey family, this Sunday our visiting speaker, Brad Franklin, will continue our series called The Humility of God. We'll look especially at Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and learn how we can actually live out the same humility that characterized Jesus' own life. Does that seem impossible to you? If you want to get a jump on the conve…

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God is....... - Audio 31:27

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Listen up as special guest speaker Pastor Brad Franklin teaches about the humil of GodBy Edwin Colon

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Grow Up - Audio 40:18

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Hey family, this Sunday, we have a wonderful service planned as we learn how to grow in the Christian faith. This is an important topic because many of us can be in Christ and yet find ourselves stagnant in our Christian growth. This gives us an opportunity to figure out not only how to grow but also to recognize that growth is something that God d…

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Important message - Audio 42:31

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family, Pastor Edwin here—first of all, you need to know that on Sunday the roads will be crowded with people running the NYC Half Marathon, so take public transportation to get to church. And now for the real important part of this message!In our latest series we’ve been talking about our identities—who we are now that we believe in Christ. As we’…

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I want to die..I want to live - Audio 33:59

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Next Step Community ChurchBy Edwin Colon

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Mistaken Identity - Audio 44:02

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Hey family, before we start, I just want you to know that there are a lot of different ways that we’re growing together in our church this year. We have Bible studies, service opportunities, and even a salsa class coming up! So get plugged in on Sundays and start growing.The most important thing in the world is what you think about God. The second …

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Scripture 04: Reading Scripture as a Spiritual Discipline 28:42

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John Mark and guests Dr. Tim Mackie, Dr. Brittany Kim, and Hakeem Bradley explore what it means to read Scripture as a spiritual discipline and why, as apprentices of Jesus, reading is ultimately about following him and becoming like him. Reading Scripture aloud in groups, a tradition rooted in early house churches, allowed for a shared, transforma…