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Perhaps one of the most difficult books of the Bible to read, Leviticus contains a whole mess of stuff. Usually, its contents are pointed to when one is discussing law, sin, and everything in between. But, as we always try to do on Common Space, our hosts attempt to uncover a new perspective and deeper meaning that’s woven throughout the book. Tune in to see what you might have been missing! We’d...

During a recent sermon series at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, one of our podcast hosts, Chris Estus, preached a sermon on one of the “I Am” statements found in the book of John. Since then, we’ve received a listener question about that same statement, asking whether “I am the way and the truth and the life” is really an exclusive, boundary-ridden phrase—because it is often portrayed to b...

Thank you for listening! Read the blog version here: https://www.darrellsmith.org/post/who-is-my-neighbor Darrell Smith’s latest book, Spiritual But Not Anxious , is out now. Get your copy here: https://www.darrellsmith.org/spiritual-but-not-anxious

We all know the story about Jonah and the whale, but is it simply about a man getting swallowed by a big fish? Or, perhaps, does it go much deeper than that? Our hosts unpack the story and draw connections between the ancient text and recovery, our resentments, and much more. Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. Enjoyed the ep...

That’s right! This episode is all about Advent and Christmas. Trees, holiday origins, wreaths, and more—our hosts unpack it all. On a sincere note, the Common Space podcast hosts and producers would like to thank you for another wonderful year of community and connection. We are so grateful that this podcast has become another place to further inspire questions and conversations. All things consid...

In this episode, our hosts answer a listener question regarding the Bible and provide more context for how we view and treat the books it contains today. It’s complicated, to be sure, but it is worth unpacking the depth, history, and everything in between. Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. Enjoyed the episode? Share it with...

On this episode, our hosts answer some of your questions about prayer. Because prayer can be so much more complex than we think. It means a lot of different things to different people. But maybe that’s also part of what makes it so special? Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. Enjoyed the episode? Share it with a friend, and l...

Wrapping up our current exploration through some of the Genesis narratives, our hosts conclude the journey with one of scripture’s central figures: Jacob. There’s no shortage of takeaways from Jacob’s tales. From wrestling to manipulation and family drama—Jacob’s got it all! Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. Enjoyed the epi...

One of the most shocking stories in scripture is that of Abraham and Isaac. You know the story: In Genesis, Abraham is visited by an angel of God, who instructs Abraham to sacrifice his son. Strangely, Abraham immediately obeys and begins a journey up a mountain with Isaac to do just that. What do we do with this story today? In this episode, our hosts unpack the context of this wild tale, share i...

What happens when, in Genesis, God looks down and finds a group of people trying to build a tower that reaches the heavens? In this episode, our hosts dive into the story of “The Tower of Babel.” Is this narrative really only about language, or could it be about much more? And what could we take away from the text today? Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so y...

We're no longer kids shown bright, colorful displays of Noah's Ark and cartoons depicting the tale. So, what do we do with the Bible's flood narrative(s)? Should we take the story at face value and not dive deeper for the core of the story's message? In this episode, our hosts do just that—they dive deeper. Chris, Ryan, and Darrell unpack the flood written about in Genesis, provide...

The boys are back! In this episode, our hosts celebrate Chris’ 25th year of sobriety. Chris shares more of his journey while also exploring throughlines between recovery, faith, and community. What exactly can we learn and apply to our lives even if we aren’t in recovery? Learn more about Recovery at AHUMC here: https://ahumc.org/recovery/ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or foll...

The audiobook for Spiritual But Not Anxious is here . It is expected to be available in the next two weeks. In the meantime, you can listen to a free excerpt right here on this podcast. This excerpt includes Chapters 3 through 6—exploring the difference between fear and anxiety and how anxiety works in and through our religion. You can order the book on Amazon , Apple , Nook , and Google Play .

Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. We need your questions! Email  commonspace@ahumc.org  or visit   https://ahumc.org/podcasts  to submit your faith-related questions. Email us at  podcasts@ahumc.org  or visit  ahumc.org  to learn more about Alamo Heights UMC.   Recommended Reading: ‘The Day the Revolution Began’ by N.T. Wri...

Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. We need your questions! Email  commonspace@ahumc.org  or visit   https://ahumc.org/podcasts  to submit your faith-related questions. Email us at  podcasts@ahumc.org  or visit  ahumc.org  to learn more about Alamo Heights UMC. Recommended Resources: Genesis 1 & 2 ‘Cosmos’ with Neil deGra...

DESCRIPTION:  Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. We need your questions! Email  commonspace@ahumc.org  or visit   https://ahumc.org/podcasts  to submit your faith-related questions. Email us at  podcasts@ahumc.org  or visit  ahumc.org  to learn more about Alamo Heights UMC. Recommended Resources: ‘God is Not One’ by Stephen...

Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. We need your questions! Email  commonspace@ahumc.org  or visit   https://ahumc.org/podcasts  to submit your faith-related questions. Email us at  podcasts@ahumc.org  or visit  ahumc.org  to learn more about Alamo Heights UMC. Recommended Reading:   What Is the Bible? by Rob Bell Why the Bib...

Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. We need your questions! Email  commonspace@ahumc.org  or visit   https://ahumc.org/podcasts  to submit your faith-related questions. Email us at  podcasts@ahumc.org  or visit  ahumc.org  to learn more about Alamo Heights UMC. HOSTS: Chris Estus, Ryan Jacobson, and Darrell Smith

Darrell Smith is a teacher, writer, liturgist, and integral theologian. Serving both in the church and as the founding director of Chapter 3—an ecumenical, non-profit committed to serving people and the common good—Darrell has been exploring and, at times, protesting faith, religion and spirituality for over twenty years. Darrell’s exploration and protest has led him to homeless shelters, recovery...

Darrell Smith is a teacher, writer, liturgist, and integral theologian. Serving both in the church and as the founding director of Chapter 3—an ecumenical, non-profit committed to serving people and the common good—Darrell has been exploring and, at times, protesting faith, religion and spirituality for over twenty years. Darrell’s exploration and protest has led him to homeless shelters, recovery...

Darrell Smith is a teacher, writer, liturgist, and integral theologian. Serving both in the church and as the founding director of Chapter 3—an ecumenical, non-profit committed to serving people and the common good—Darrell has been exploring and, at times, protesting faith, religion and spirituality for over twenty years. Darrell’s exploration and protest has led him to homeless shelters, recovery...

Darrell Smith is a teacher, writer, liturgist, and integral theologian. Serving both in the church and as the founding director of Chapter 3—an ecumenical, non-profit committed to serving people and the common good—Darrell has been exploring and, at times, protesting faith, religion and spirituality for over twenty years. Darrell’s exploration and protest has led him to homeless shelters, recovery...

Darrell Smith is a teacher, writer, liturgist, and integral theologian. Serving both in the church and as the founding director of Chapter 3—an ecumenical, non-profit committed to serving people and the common good—Darrell has been exploring and, at times, protesting faith, religion and spirituality for over twenty years. Darrell’s exploration and protest has led him to homeless shelters, recovery...

Darrell Smith is a teacher, writer, liturgist, and integral theologian. Serving both in the church and as the founding director of Chapter 3—an ecumenical, non-profit committed to serving people and the common good—Darrell has been exploring and, at times, protesting faith, religion and spirituality for over twenty years. Darrell’s exploration and protest has led him to homeless shelters, recovery...

Darrell Smith is a teacher, writer, liturgist, and integral theologian. Serving both in the church and as the founding director of Chapter 3—an ecumenical, non-profit committed to serving people and the common good—Darrell has been exploring and, at times, protesting faith, religion and spirituality for over twenty years. Darrell’s exploration and protest has led him to homeless shelters, recovery...