A Bridge Between

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex share the important practice of exegesis, or drawing out the meaning of the Scriptures, as part of their work as preachers. They listen carefully as Jesus explains his own parable and helps put things in a modern perspective for a modern audience.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss how Christians may approach the coming Independence holiday, why we should all read the declaration of independence closer and how we should be careful how we continue to carry the burdens of life.

In this episode, Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex take on the challenging text of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac, discuss what it means to genuinely surrender it all to God, and how everything we give to God is given back to us transformed.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss what it means that Jesus came not to bring but a sword, why it matters how our relationships are ordered, and how what is hidden will be revealed.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex reflect on what it means that we are justified by faith, how that leads to peace with God, and why we are sent whether we are ready or not.

In this episode Fr. Dave shares some insights from a book he is reading that talks about the difference between imagination, the thoughts that bubble up, and thinking, which can often deter us from what we want to do or may be called to do. The guys also discuss the importance of not limiting our imaginations as to what God can do.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the concept of sabbath, Fr. Dave's sabbatical, and why the mystery of the Trinity shouldn't be a hindrance to recognizing God's love for us.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex explore what it means that there are a variety of spiritual gifts, how the laity and clergy both share in God's plan for expressing those gifts, and how each of us are like stained glass windows.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the topic of secular mysticism, why it's okay to clap at the sunset, and why Church worship needs to be more relational.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss why it sounds like Jesus is making his love conditional, what it means to love who he loves, and how the Holy Spirit isn't going anywhere.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss a reading from the Gospel of John that is usually used at funerals, what it means that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and how to proclaim this in a multi faith society.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss what it means to be "saved", and what a truly abundant life has to do with the online trend of looksmaxxing.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss why the road to Emmaus is one of their favorite post easter stories, what it means to recognize Jesus, and how the resurrection is the affirmation not just of who Jesus is but who God the Father is.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex talk about their experiences with Holy Week and Easter, why this is the time we need the most energy, and why doubting Thomas is misunderstood"

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss Good Friday sermons for the first time, discuss why it's called "Good", and why remembering the death of Jesus pushes us to reject the human notions of redemption.

In this episode, Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex acknowledge the challenges of preaching to a varied audience on Easter Sunday, why the Spirit will be with us as we try to tell the story, and why we need to lead with joy.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss why every preacher needs to preach on Palm Sunday, why it isn't easy, and why Good Friday looms large in the foreground.

In this final session for our Lenten Series Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the difference between resurrection and resuscitation, why Martha is an example to us all as we ask questions to Jesus and what the story of Lazarus reveals to us about our own future.  Discussion questions: 1. Martha challenged Jesus. How comfortable are you with raising sharp questions to Jesus in prayer? 2. What did you h...

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the healing of the man born blind, why the Pharisees were blind to what Jesus was doing, and how we need to check our blind spots. Thanks for watching and listening to this year's Lenten series: Not by Bread Alone. Here are your discussion questions.  1. An ongoing theme in the Gospel of John center around darkness and light, sight vs blindness. W...

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss why it feels like Jesus and Nicodemus are having two different conversations, why the loneliness epidemic is everyone's problem, and what it means that God won't leave us alone.

In this episode, Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex start their Lenten Season Series "Not by Bread Alone". Over the next several weeks of Lent, the guys will discuss what it means to depend on God rather than the world.  In week 1, we find Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. The first temptation, in the face of severe hunger, is for Jesus to turn stones into bread. Jesus replies that &quo...

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex reflect on the question of just how much blame we lay at the Devil's feet for what humans do, contemplate what it means that its our very self that needs to be changed, and why one of the greatest promises of God is that we will be just like Jesus.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the meaning of Kingdom, why almost none of us can speak with what it's like to live in a kingdom, and why our imaginations pale in comparison to God's imagination.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex resist the urge to talk football (Go Seahawks!), discuss what it means to be wise or a fool in the eyes of the world, and why we are called to be fools for Jesus.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss what the first words that Jesus says in the gospel of Matthew are more about love than fear, and why Jesus sought out fishermen who could mend nets.