Best SBCC Podcasts (2025)

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9.21 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 3) – 1:19-50 49:42

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Jason Miller - Our journey through the Gospel of John continues with the question of John the Baptist and the calling of the first disciples. What’s Happening RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, October 5 at 12:15p. Join us for our Fall Picnic at Leeper Park on October 12 from 11a-1p. Register for the South Bend Pilgrimage happening O…

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9.14 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 2) - 1:1-18 46:26

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Jason Miller - As we enter the fall season, we’re also beginning a new project together: following Jesus through the gospel of John. We begin with the prologue to the gospel, where the writer re-tells the creation story and includes within it a vision of the Word of God that calls us forward to our own best selves. What’s Happening Register for the…

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9.7 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 1) - Introduction 56:00

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Jason Miller - As we enter the fall season, we're also beginning a new project together: following Jesus through the gospel of John. Before we begin in earnest, we took a week to explain why this text might be important for our community right now. What's Happening Find more information about, or register for, our two Fall Workshops: Recovery from …

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9.4 [LITURGY] A Prayer for the School Year 24:23

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Kierre Bjorn Lindsay and Karen Grant - On Sunday, August 31st our community took some intentional time to pray for the start of the school year. This is a two-fold community prayer that begins with praying over students of every age and stage as they begin their studies. It concludes with an intentional prayer over all educators, administrators and…

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9.2 [CONVERSATION] Raising Kids With a Faith of Their Own While Working Out Your Own Faith 45:25

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Jason Miller and Karen Grant - Many of us grew up in one faith tradition or another, and some of us with no church background at all. We have ideas of what we don’t want our kids to hear or experience as it relates to God, church, or the Bible. Yet, we want our kids to know God and develop a faith in God. We just need some help. Karen Grant, our Di…

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8.31 [TEACHING] Spirituality for the Real World (wk 7) - Bringing the Real World Back to Our Spirituality 43:00

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Jason Miller - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it’s that we don’t become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real worl…

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8.26 [CONVERSATION] Recovery from Distorted Images of God, Self, and Others 54:07

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Jason Miller and Dale and Juanita Ryan - The biblical story, including what we see lived out in the life and teachings of Jesus, is this: God is love, we are loved, we are capable of loving others and we are called to a life of love. Participating in this story is, however, not always easy for us. Instead of welcoming the love of God, we sometimes …

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8.24 [TEACHING] Spirituality for the Real World (wk 6) - Finding God in our Finances 45:25

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Jason Miller - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it’s that we don’t become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real worl…

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8.17 [CONVERSATION] Spirituality for the Real World (wk 6) - The Embodied Journey of a CEO 49:55

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Beth Graybill and Duane Wilson - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it’s that we don’t become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examp…

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8.10 [TEACHING] Spirituality for the Real World (wk 5) - Hearing the Word in Nature 39:17

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Jason Miller - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it’s that we don’t become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real worl…

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8.3 [TEACHING] Spirituality for the Real World (wk 4) - Finding God, and Ourselves, in a Container Garden 45:41

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Dr. Angela Logan - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it’s that we don’t become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real …

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7.27 [TEACHING] Spirituality for the Real World (wk 3) - Protecting Our Attention 50:07

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Jason Miller - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it’s that we don’t become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real worl…

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7.20 [TEACHING] Spirituality for the Real World (wk 2) – Working with our Hands 48:04

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Mike Goldsworthy - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it’s that we don’t become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This week we hear from Mike Goldsworthy about how working …

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7.13 [TEACHING] Spirituality for the Real World (wk 1) - Introduction 42:12

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Mike Goldsworthy - Is your spiritual life too spiritual? If the incarnation of Jesus means anything, it’s that we don’t become holier by being less human. And the abundant life that Jesus came to share with us is one that involves our whole selves as we heal, grow and learn how to flourish. This series will explore some specific examples of a real …

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6.29 [TEACHING] Ask Me Anything - Church, Heaven, Play, and Love 50:28

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Jason Miller - This month, we’re responding to your questions! These teachings are in response to questions submitted by the members of South Bend City Church. Today's questions come from both kids and adults in our community, and cover everything from church and heaven to play and love. What’s Happening Sabbath Sunday on July 6 (offices are closed…

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6.22 [TEACHING] Ask Me Anything - Sex and Abortion 55:20

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Jason Miller - This month, we’re responding to your questions! These teachings are in response to questions submitted by the members of South Bend City Church. Today we’re responding to questions about sex and abortion. Resources After Evangelicalism by David Gushee Beyond the Abortion Wars by Charles Camosy What's Happening Sabbath Sunday on July …

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6.15 [LITURGY] Prayers to God Our Father 17:53

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Jason Miller and Mariah Keener - Here at South Bend City Church, we take our cue from Scripture which calls us as a community to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. As we gathered on Father’s Day, we took time to acknowledge the spectrum of experience in the room when it comes to this day and for all that's going on in the …

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6.15 [TEACHING] Ask Me Anything - Hell, and Salvation 48:11

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Jason Miller - This month, we’re responding to your questions! These teachings are in response to questions submitted by the members of South Bend City Church. Today, we’re responding to questions about hell and salvation. Resources Four Views On Hell edited by Preston Sprinkle That All Shall Be Saved by David Bentley Hart The Great Catechism by Sa…

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6.8 [TEACHING] Ask Me Anything - What is the Bible? 52:16

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Jason Miller - This month, we're responding to your questions! These teachings are in response to questions submitted by the members of South Bend City Church. Today, we're responding to questions about the Bible. Resources Bible Translations: NIV, NLT, NRSV, The Message, Hebrew Bible (Robert Alter), and The New Testament (David Bentley Hart) Podca…

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5.25 [TEACHING + PRACTICE] Hints of Hope (wk 5) - On Wounds and Healing 55:29

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Jason Miller and Zach Gillis - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we’re exploring those possibilities. This week, we consider wounds, healing, and love. If you want to join us in the art pract…

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5.20 [CONVERSATION] An SBCC Transition... 35:39

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Mariah Keener and Jason Miller - We're dropping a special episode of the SBCC podcast to share some news about an upcoming change for our community. We also wanted to make sure the news is paired with the heart and story that's at work behind the change.By SBCC

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5.18 [TEACHING + REFLECTION] Hints of Hope (wk 4) - She Thought He Was the Gardener 52:31

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Becky Ykema - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we’re exploring those possibilities. This week, the experience of Mary Magdalene and the change that comes with resurrection. What’s Happening …

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5.11 [LITURGY] God Our Mother 14:36

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Mariah Keener - Here at South Bend City Church, we take our cue from Scripture which calls us as a community to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. As we gathered on Mother's Day, we took time to acknowledge the spectrum of experience in the room and to remind us that God reveals Godself to us as Mother. The breath prayer p…

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5.11 [TEACHING] Hints of Hope (wk 3) - When We Walk Away 45:15

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Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we’re exploring those possibilities. This week, we explore the strange, beautiful story of two men walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, and the h…

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5.4 [TEACHING] Hints of Hope (wk 2) – Doubt and Belief 44:57

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Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we’re exploring those possibilities. This week, with the help of a character named Thomas, we consider the surprising relationship between dou…

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4.27 [TEACHING] Hints of Hope (wk 1) - Fear and Courage 35:51

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Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we're exploring those possibilities. This week, we consider the relationship between fear and hope. What’s Happening RSVP to our upcoming New …

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4.20 [GATHERING] Darkness, Resurrection, and Hope 1:01:47

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Jason Miller, Zach Gillis, Mariah Keener, and team - This Easter, as we conclude our journey through the Lord's Prayer, we wrestle with the confrontation between darkness and light, and we search for the hope of the kingdom of God. What’s Happening RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, May 4 at 12:15p. Support the ongoing work of SBCC b…

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4.18 [GATHERING] Good Friday 20:26

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Jason Miller and Mariah Keener - Join with us in spirit as we mark the story of Good Friday, reflecting on the encounter of our broken world being met with the mercy and love of God. In South Bend, we're gathering for a brief noon reflection to hear the words of Scripture and to come to the table of Jesus. Wherever you are, we invite you to remembe…

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4.15 [CONVERSATION] Race and Film Panel 3 - BlacKkKlansman 52:00

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Sean Palmer, Pam Blair, Zach Gillis, Jason Miller - On March 28th and 29th, we gathered at the Tribune to watch three films that explore dynamics of race in modern America, and to hear from some thoughtful panelists reflecting on the films. Here on the podcast, we’re releasing the panel discussions for those who weren’t able to join us. We encourag…

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4.13 [TEACHING] Interrupting Our Inertia (wk 5) 47:37

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Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we hear the invitation to embrace both resistance and surrender. What’s Happening Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gathering…

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4.8 [CONVERSATION] Race and Film Panel 2 - The Infiltrators 46:35

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Sean Palmer, Juan Constantino, Susana Diaz, and Jason Miller – On March 28th and 29th, we gathered at the Tribune to watch three films that explore dynamics of race in modern America, and to hear from some thoughtful panelists reflecting on the films. Here on the podcast, we’re releasing the panel discussions for those who weren’t able to join us. …

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4.6 [TEACHING] Interrupting Our Inertia (wk 4) 49:30

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Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we wrestle with the practice of seeking and giving forgiveness. This teaching drew heavily from the work of Dr. Everett Worthington. Learn more about h…

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4.1 [CONVERSATION] Race and Film Panel 1 - Selma 1:01:05

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Sean Palmer, Will Larry, Dr. Taylor Nicoletti, and Jason Miller - On March 28th and 29th, we gathered at the Tribune to watch three films that explore dynamics of race in modern America, and to hear from some thoughtful panelists reflecting on the films. Here on the podcast, we're releasing the panel discussions for those who weren't able to join u…

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3.30 [TEACHING] The Order of Our Loves 50:54

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Sean Palmer - This week, we’re taking a break from our Lent series on the Lord’s Prayer (Interrupting Our Inertia) to hear from Sean Palmer. Through scripture and the story of To Kill a Mockingbird, Sean helps us consider the consequences of love, for better and for worse. Sean Palmer is the author of Speaking by the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for T…

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3.23 [TEACHING + PRACTICE] Interrupting Our Inertia (wk 3) 55:54

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Jason Miller and Becky Ykema - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we wrestle with what it means to ask God for daily bread, and to live the life imagined by this prayer. What's Happening Register for t…

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3.16 [TEACHING] Interrupting Our Inertia (wk 2) 53:11

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Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we explore the meaning of the kingdom of God. What's Happening Register for the Race and Film Weekend. Register for Baptism, happening on Easter (April…

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3.9 [TEACHING] Interrupting Our Inertia (wk 1) 56:50

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Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. What's Happening Register for the Race and Film Weekend. Register for Baptism, happening on Easter (April 20). Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, an…

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3.2 [TEACHING] What Are You Longing For? 41:06

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Dr. Angela Logan - Whether personally or on a global scale, in this season, we are all longing for something. This weekend, we unpack the story found in Luke 8 of the woman who was hemorrhaging, who boldly came to Jesus for help. Through this story, we reflect on our own longings, and consider what will we do in the waiting season. What’s Happening…

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2.23 [TEACHING] Who Sinned? 41:29

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Mike Goldsworthy - In the moments when we’re feeling overwhelmed by things that are happening that we can’t fix or control ourselves, perhaps there is a way we can ground ourselves and move beyond the reactionary response. This weekend we consider the encounter Jesus and the disciples have in John 9 with a man born blind, as they pose the question …

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2.18 [CONVERSATION] The Heart of Christianity (Workshop Preview) 51:51

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Jason Miller and Chad Meister - This spring, one of our workshop offerings, The Heart of Christianity, will explore the roots, stories, and practices of Christian faith, and we wanted to introduce its teacher and preview its content. Participants will gain a greater understanding of 2,000 years of Christian history, with an expansive view of variou…

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2.16 [CONVERSATION] Know Our Neighbors (wk 3) - La Casa de Amistad 57:16

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Jason Miller and Juan Constantino - Loving our neighbors is at the heart of what Jesus calls us to, but it’s hard to love our neighbors if we don’t know our neighbors. So for three weeks, we’re hearing from partners who can help us understand what others are facing, whether here in the neighborhood, or in the global community. These conversations w…

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2.11 [CONVERSATION] Ireland, Peace, and Pilgrimage 55:29

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Jason Miller, Todd Deatherage, and Corrie Commisso - In early December, members of South Bend City Church traveled to Ireland and Northern Ireland on a pilgrimage. We went to learn more about history and conflict, and to be inspired by the healing work of individuals, organizations, and communities. One of the features of our time there was the cha…

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2.9 [CONVERSATION] Know Our Neighbors (wk 2) - The Telos Group 1:10:59

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Jason Miller and Todd Deatherage - Loving our neighbors is at the heart of what Jesus calls us to, but it’s hard to love our neighbors if we don’t know our neighbors. So for three weeks, we’re hearing from partners who can help us understand what others are facing, whether here in the neighborhood, or in the global community. These conversations wi…

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2.2 [CONVERSATION] Know Our Neighbors (wk 1) - St. Margaret’s House 51:35

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Beth Graybill and Dr. Katie Elliot - Loving our neighbors is at the heart of what Jesus calls us to, but it’s hard to love our neighbors if we don’t know our neighbors. So for three weeks, we’re hearing from partners who can help us understand what others are facing, whether here in the neighborhood, or in the global community. These conversations …

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1.26 [TEACHING + REFLECTION] A Vision for Life at the Table (wk 4) 51:12

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Jason Miller - As SBCC makes the move to a weekly practice of the Eucharist, we're exploring the things that this sacred meal tells us about God and about who we can be. This week, we consider the creative power on display at the table, and the way that power works through us. What’s Happening RSVP to one of our upcoming New to SBCC Tables. The nex…

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1.19 [TEACHING] A Vision for Life at the Table (wk 3) 55:46

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Jason Miller - As SBCC makes the move to a weekly practice of the Eucharist, we’re exploring the things that this sacred meal tells us about God and about who we can be. This week, we consider the fellowship of failure that makes our belonging possible. If you'd like to join us in the practice of Eucharist, make sure to have some form of bread or c…

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1.12 [TEACHING] A Vision for Life at the Table (wk 2) 40:30

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Jason Miller - As SBCC makes the move to a weekly practice of the Eucharist, we’re exploring the things that this sacred meal tells us about God and about who we can be. This week, we consider the power of memory at the table. What’s Happening Join our Discord! Having issues with Discord? Can’t see the collective or forum? Check out this video or e…

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1.5 [TEACHING] A Vision for Life at the Table (wk 1) 50:47

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Jason Miller - As SBCC makes the move to a weekly practice of the Eucharist, we're exploring the things that this sacred meal tells us about God and about who we can be. What’s Happening Give to our 2024 Christmas Offering or read more information. RSVP to the in-person New to SBCC Table happening on January 12 at 12:15p. Join our Discord! Having i…

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12.24 [GATHERING] 2024 Christmas Eve 51:40

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Jason Miller, Mariah Keener, and Zach Gillis - This year, we gather for our first Christmas Eve at the Tribune. But wherever you are, you’re invited to join us in this special gathering as we welcome the arrival of God in Christ. Grab a candle to light and enjoy this special liturgy of songs, Scripture, and teaching, as we celebrate Christmas. What…

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12.22 [TEACHING] Practices of Advent (wk 4) 40:40

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Jason Miller - The stories of the birth of Jesus in the Gospels are given to us for more than sentimental Christmas tales. They're the narrative expression of the deep wisdom of our faith. The arrival of God in the life of Jesus can teach us how to look for and welcome of the arrival of God in our world right now. This year, we're bringing that wis…