Aspen Grove Podcast

As the story of Joseph continues, after a long period of waiting, things escalate quickly! We can see clearly, however, that God was at work in the big moments and in the waiting. Genesis 41:1-52

In Genesis 40, as Joseph waits in prison, he is given the opportunity to interpret some very interesting dreams. But what about his own prophetic dreams? 

After being sold into slavery, Joseph sees a series of highs and lows in his life. But the overarching theme is that God is with Him. What can we learn from Joseph's time in Potiphar's house? Genesis 39

As a short detour from the story of Joseph, Genesis 38 takes a dark detour into the complex and disturbing failures of his brother Judah. Why was this passage included? And what can we learn from this darker part of the story? Message by Chris LaChance

In the classic story of Joseph and the coat of many colors, we not only see interesting relational dynamics, but we also are reminded about general principles about God's sovereignty. Genesis 37

As we end our study of 1 Peter, chapter 5 gives a series of encouragements, and they are all focused on having this future perspective. The way elders lead, the way believers humble themselves, the way we resist the devil...all of it comes back to how we know all of this will end.

In 1 Peter 4:10-19, Peter continues with his theme of suffering. Suffering for the name of Jesus is a harsh reality with real consequences. Peter says clearly that it is to be expected! But what is our hope as we suffer for the name of Jesus?

In 1 Peter 4:1-9, Peter continues with practical advice for followers of Jesus as they prepare to suffer.

How can Christians endure suffering? How can our response to suffering be serve as a witness to the gospel? Peter answers those questions in 1 Peter 3:13-22, while also giving us one of the most mysterious verses in the New Testament!

Peter believes that Christians will change the world, but his strategy and advice for how they will do so is much more reserved than you might think. In 1 Peter 3:8-12, Peter gives practical advice for simply, humble thinking and living.

Building on the concept of a general life of Christian submission, Peter turns his attention to wives and husbands in 1 Peter 3:1-7. What does it mean to "be subject"? And is this passage just an outdated patriarchal relic that demeans women? 

Taking a break from our verse-by-verse study of 1 Peter, we celebrate the resurrection from Peter's perspective. In the story of Peter, we see a unique aspect of what was accomplished by the real, bodily resurrection of Jesus!

We all live under various authorities and bosses. How are we supposed to live as followers of Christ while also being under those authorities? 1 Peter 2:13-25 gives guidance and shifts the focus back to Jesus.

Peter, writing to a wide variety of people across a vast region, calls believers into unity. While some issues may divide us, there are central, core beliefs that bind us together. Join us as we examine 1 Peter 2:9-12.

At the end of 1 Peter 1, Christians are given the command to "be holy." But what does that mean? How are we supposed to be holy? Well, as Peter begins chapter 2, he gives specific, applicable examples. (1 Peter 2:1-8)

Why should Christians have a grace mindset? How does a grace mindset lead us to pursue holiness? Is holiness even achievable? Peter addresses all these questions in 1 Peter 1:13-25.

Is our faith without sight? How are we blessed to believe without seeing? 1 Peter 1:8-12

In the opening of the letter of 1 Peter, two main ideas are established for his Christian readers: Identity and Inheritance. In Christ, we can be confident in who we are and where we are going! 1 Peter 1:1-8

As we live as Citizens of Heaven, as well as Citizens of Our Nation, we ultimately see it all play out as we live in our actual communities. That means we participate in our culture. How then should we live as Citizens of Culture.

Understanding our first citizenship and allegiance to be in heaven, how are we supposed to live as citizens in our nations? How are we supposed to “submit to the governing authorities“?

In a politically charged time, it’s important for Christians to know where we stand, and more importantly, where we belong. In session 1 of God and Country we examine our identity as Citizens of Heaven.

As the saga of Isaac and Jacob comes to a close, things don't exactly end on a high note. In fact, the passage reminds us of the harsh reality of sin in our world, all while pointing back to our need for a Savior. (Genesis 35:16-36:42)

After the dramatic failures of Genesis 34, Jacob and his people are invited to return to closeness with God. They are called to draw near to God as He draws near to them.

Genesis is filled with highs and lows, and Genesis 34 is an intense low! What are we to make of such moral failure?

In Genesis 33, after over 20 years apart, Jacob is faced with an unavoidable encounter with his brother Esau. In this story we can see good, biblical concepts that help us in our own interpersonal conflicts.