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"Reframe" Paige McCain Sanctuary Worship 7-17-22 www.1pres.org/giving

In a brief episode, Phil and Rham talk about getting along at home when there are big differences in faith practices, values or politics.  There are no easy answers, but perhaps some basic principles can help folks bridge divides in their own household.  

"It Is Not Good" Creation: Week 5 Rev. Tasha Blackburn www.1pres.org/giving

This week we celebrate Rham's second sobriety anniversary.  Then, we talk about inviting people to church. Why is it so hard?  How should we do it?  What are the barriers people experience?  

Who or what is God?  Since the beginning of faith, much less Christianity, humans have sought an answer to this question.  For those of us who call ourselves "Christian," the answer is God is Triune.  We believe in a God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  In this episode Tasha and Phil take a closer look at this ancient belief and discuss what it means for us today.  Joi...

"Chaos Theory" Next: Week 6 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Pentecost Worship 6-5-22

Christianity is communal.  There is no other way around it.  This week, Phil and Tasha talk about what it means, exactly, for us to think of ourselves as a people rather than a group of individuals.  They reflect on the ways the Church does this well and poorly.  And they talk about the many ways the Church was organized to foster a sense of unity and shared purpose.  

Pastor Tasha and Jan wrap up the Heaven and Hell series looking at three images Jesus uses for Heaven: kingdom of God, resurrection of the body, and new creation.

"Picking Up the Mantle" Next: Week 5 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-29-22 www.1pres.org/giving

So, what comes next?  After we are finished here, what does the Reformed faith teach us to expect?  In this episode Phil and Tasha talk about heaven, hope, and the nature of Jesus' promises.  Finally, they discuss the difference between trust and control.  Join us!

The Book of Revelation is known for many things, but what is not fully appreciated is the glimpse it offers us of heaven.  This week, Phil and Jan talk about 5 "values" or "vibes" which Revelation attaches to heaven.  So, what did John experience in his Revelation, and what can it tell us about what may be to come?  Who will be there?  What will be we be doing?  What glimp...

"In Defense of the Boring Bits" Next: Week 4 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-22-22

This week Pastor Tasha shares what Presbyterians and other Reformed Christians believe about hell. This includes rethinking some assumptions both Christians and non-Christians make about hell. This is the third episode of three-part series.

If anyone knows anything about Presbyterian theology, it is the term "predestination."  But what does that really mean?  Does it mean God controls all aspects of our lives?  Does it matter what I do in my life?  Is it even Biblical?  In this episode Tasha and Phil tackle the tricky topic of predestination and make the case that you might want to reconsider this ancient but...

"Blended Family" Next: Week 3 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-15-22

Tasha and Jan discuss hell as we read about it in the New Testament. What hell does Jesus talk about? What is the devil's role? And what does sulphur have to do with anything? This and more are included in the conversation which is part two of three episodes on hell.

Ok, this may not sound like much fun, but it's really important!  This week, Phil and Tasha talk about human sin and its ramifications for our faith.  What does it mean to be created in God's Image?  What is total depravity?  Are things hopeless(No!)?  Join us for this important episode of Presbyterian-Who!  

"Don't Look Up" Next: Week 2 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-8-22

Pastor Tasha and member Jan Stech discuss what ancient Jews believed after heaven, hell, and the afterlife. Spoiler Alert: you mind be surprised.

Presbyterian theology dates back almost 500 years!  Even if you are not a Presbyterian, you might be interested in some traditional Presbyterian ideas and how those relate to us today.  In this new series, Phil and Tasha talk about some of the core beliefs of Presbyterians.  This week they talk about God's Providence.  To what degree is God acting in our lives and in the world?...

"Wait Here" Next: Week 1 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 5-1-22

Have you ever noticed how scared everyone is?  We are inundated with news, entertainment and information which is designed to induce fear.  This is not good for us and has a spiritual consequence.  Fear poisons our relationships with other people and our inner life.  So, what are we to do?  Michael Kinnamon addresses this in his book and Phil and Rebekah are here to chat a...

I'm a Christian, and I vote." Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 4-24-22

This week our book takes a strong stance against conservative/evangelical Christianity in America.  Pavlovitz offers an alternative Christianity but does he throw the baby out with the bath water?  Phil and Rebekah talk about the strengths and weaknesses of Pavlovitz's argument via conversations about religion, the Church and the nature of human sin.  Check it out.  

"Tomorrow" Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship- Easter Sunday 4-17-22