Best SBCC Podcasts (2025)

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12.16 [CONVERSATION] Love in the Neighborhood (SBCC and Redeemer Central) 44:37

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Jason Miler and Dave Armstrong - As we pursue a vision of love in the neighborhood, we've been continually inspired by a kindred community in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The people of Redeemer Central Church are following Jesus and stewarding a sacred space in the heart of their city, and as we've taken on the call to reactivate the Tribune as a pla…

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12.24 [GATHERING] Christmas Eve 2025 54:28

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Jason Miller, Zach Gillis, and team - The arrival of God comes not with shock and awe, not with the overwhelming power of morning, but with the subtle, even vulnerable presence of a candle flame in the darkness. But together, as we carry that light, may it fill the world. We pre-recorded our Christmas Eve gathering so that, wherever you are, you ca…

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12.21 [LITURGY] Longest Night 12:36

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Becky Ykema - On the shortest day, or "longest night", of the year, our local and long-distance community joined together on Zoom for a guided time of reflection, song and prayer as we held space for grief and longing, in a season often marked by joy and celebration. This liturgy was also pre-recorded for those that couldn't join us and for those t…

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12.21 [TEACHING] Love in the Neighborhood (wk 4) 49:31

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Jason Miller - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we’re celebrating the good news that God’s love isn’t love in the abstract; it’s love in the neighborhood. This last week of Advent, we're looking at a subtle feature in Luke's story of Christmas, one with powerful implications for where and when we expect to meet God. W…

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12.14 [CONVERSATION] Love in the Neighborhood (wk 3) 48:40

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Mark Waltz, Grace Baker, Pam Blair, and Marty McIntosh - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we’re celebrating the good news that God’s love isn’t love in the abstract; it’s love in the neighborhood. This week, we're hearing from members of SBCC's American South delegation who recently traveled to New Orleans, Selma, and…

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12.7 [CONVERSATION] Love in the Neighborhood (wk 2) 55:48

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Beth Graybill, TaKisha Jacobs, and Corrie Commisso - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we’re celebrating the good news that God’s love isn’t love in the abstract; it’s love in the neighborhood. This week, as we light the Advent candle for peace, we're sharing the story of TaKisha Jacobs and her work to intervene in the…

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11.30 [TEACHING] Love in the Neighborhood (wk 1) 29:57

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Jason Miller - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we're celebrating the good news that God's love isn't love in the abstract; it's love in the neighborhood. What's Happening Give to our Christmas Offering. View our Advent Art Guide online, or stop by in person for a physical copy. Find our Holiday schedule on our websit…

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11.23 [TEACHING + PRACTICE] Thanksgiving 58:11

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Jason Miller - To celebrate Thanksgiving, we took a few minutes to consider the reasons it’s good to give thanks, and then members of our community shared some of the things they’re thankful for. What's Happening View our Advent Art Guide online, or stop by in person for a physical copy. Find our Holiday schedule on our website! Reach out to Karen …

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11.16 [TEACHING] How to Pass On to the World a Better Faith 52:39

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Michael Hidalgo - Many of us struggle with the faith we were handed earlier in life. We find it too narrow or exclusionary or harmful. But how to do we pass on something better. Michael is a trusted friend of SBCC, was the pastor of Denver Community Church for 18 years, and joined us this week to share a teaching on how we can give something better…

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11.9 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 8) – 4:1-42 50:27

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Jason Miller - Jesus chooses to enter Samaria and meet with a Samaritan woman in an act of cultural subversion. While there, his strange conversation with the woman illuminates the surprising ways God might be speaking to us as we seek the beautiful life to which God calls us. What's Happening View our Quarterly Financial Report (Q1) Check out our …

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11.4 [CONVERSATION] Worship and Formation at SBCC with Becky Ykema 47:36

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Jason Miller and Becky Ykema - As SBCC's staff leadership grows, we're excited to welcome Becky Ykema to our team full-time, focusing on the areas of worship and formation. Becky sat down with our lead pastor, Jason Miller, to share some of her story, and for the two of them to think out loud together about the ways SBCC worships and is formed.…

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11.2 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 7) - 3:22-36 37:28

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Sean Palmer - John the Baptist is confronted with the growth of Jesus' ministry and baptisms, raising questions about John's significance and our relationship to humility. Sean Palmer is the author of Speaking by the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors, and Communicators (IVP 2022) and 40 Days on Being a Three (Enneagram Daily Reflectio…

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10.26 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 6) - 3:1-21 52:50

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Jason Miller - A religious leader whose world has just been threatened by Jesus' cleansing in the temple comes to Jesus in the night in curiosity and confusion. Jesus has a lot to say to Nicodemus, including that he must be "born again". What might Jesus have meant, and what does it mean for us today? What’s Happening RSVP to the next New to SBCC T…

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[TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 5) – 2:13-25 37:38

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Becky Ykema - We are continuing the sermon series looking at the life of Jesus through the gospel of John. Today's teaching is from John 2:13-25 where Jesus turns tables and opens doors. What's Happening Get tickets for INKSTORIES at Stockroom East on November 8th at 7p or submit your storyteller application RSVP to Student Friendsgiving on Novembe…

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10.5 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 4) - 2:1-11 53:16

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Jason Miller - In what the gospel writer calls the first sign of Jesus' glory, Jesus responds to a shortage of wine at a wedding. It's a beautiful story with plenty of meaning at the basic level, but what happens when we also understand its symbolic levels of meaning? This week's gatherings also featured an interview of Prashan De Visser, founder a…

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9.28 [TEACHING + PRACTICE] A DTR with Jesus 51:52

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Becky Ykema, Beth Graybill, and team - This Sunday, we took an intentional pause from diving into one particular passage in the book of John and hosted a DTR or “define the relationship” with Jesus. The sermon includes three reflection points: noting when we first encountered Jesus in our own lives, when it got complicated, and finally what what we…

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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

9M ago49:30

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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…