Being Human

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Today's episode requires a "Trigger Warning"; as it deals with both the psychological and cultural definitions of triggering. Although this conversation isn't from a licensed therapist; the goal is to create awareness concerning the sufferings of traumas and perhaps, provide some helpful solutions toward enduring them when they return to visit...

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! On today's Sermon Sunday, we'll be working through a text found within Paul's Letter to the Romans. Through this particular passage, we dig into what it means to be a "living sacrifice", as well as, what it looks like to "renew the intellect" and lastly, is it okay to test God's will? Transformation is required of the church...

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Ever feel uninspired to create? Are you struggling to discover a source of creative energy? We've all been there and more than likely, we'll be there again sometime in the future. There exists methods to help during these moments and on this episode, we process through some of those methods, in hopes that they may help contribute to our creativity.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! On today's Sermon Sunday, we work through Jesus' "High Priestly Prayer", found within John's Gospel. Why is Jesus' prayer for a united humanity important? Can unity even be achieved and if so, how? There's an answer to these questions but they won't be found in a sermon explaining an ancient text; only through the person of...

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Join us today as we appreciate Mental Health Awareness Month. There are methods for developing a healthy mind and on this episode, we discuss some the tools for constructing a rich and meaningful life whilst dealing with mental illness.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! On today's Sermon Sunday, we work through Matthew's account of Jesus walking on water. Has there been moments of doubts concerning Jesus' involvement when life begins to overwhelm? Are you struggling with your faith in Jesus? All Jesus followers experience these moments and hopefully, this sermon will encourage us to continue to trust God, even when...

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! On today's episode, we're joined by Justin Choi to discuss resurrection and miracles within a Christendom paradigm. Justin works through these ideas from the scientific, medical and historical perspective. 

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! On today's Sermon Sunday, we'll be working through an extremely difficult text found within the Gospel According to Luke. Jesus challenges the first century jews concerning their allegiances to family, self and their concept about the Kingdom of God. Jesus' words are still challenging today and it's our responsibility to consider the true cost...

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Do you know that the power to create is within you? What creative expression brings beauty to your life? Today's episode is part one of an examination concerning creativity. We all contain an innate desire to create, in fact, we're born to. 

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! The church in Corinth suffered many issues dismantling unity and developing divisions. Paul challenges this young church to resolve their problems by remembering the foundation on which it was all built, Jesus the Anointed one. In the 21st century, we too deal with issues that divide. Join me in working through a text within Paul's First Letter to the Corinth...

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Ever feel like you're living someone else's life, fulfilling someone else's expectations? Have you given up authenticity for the sake of acceptance? In a way, we all have experienced these emotions. This episode is an effort toward encouraging us to live out our truth; to be the person we were born to be.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Welcome back to Sermon Sundays. Do thoughts of inadequacy arrive when explaining your faith? Does the feeling "god can't do great things through my life because I'm ordinary" ever appear? If so, then join me on this journey working through one of the Acts of the Apostles towards understanding the type of people god enjoys doing great things thr...

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Have you ever believed you're not enough? Or not good enough? Perhaps, you've sought approval from those who have never or will never give it. If you're like millions of humans on planet Earth who've experienced this lie, then this episode is for you.  My heart goes out to you.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Happy Easter! On today’s Sermon Sunday, we work through one of the strangest events written within the Holy Scriptures, the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! On today's Sermon Sunday, the atonement Jesus made on the cross gets its time in the light. Dogma, tradition and religious paradigms won't help us here. In fact, Jesus wants us to hold onto him, not the ideas attempting to create certainty and comfort. Only Jesus is for certain. And there is healing to be found in him.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! On today's episode, solitude becomes the focal point of discussion. Have you ever felt the necessity to just 'get away'? In actuality, humans do need to be alone sometimes but not aimlessly. Solitude is being alone with intention. 

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Palm Sunday is here. Join me in unpacking a text found in John's Gospel concerning Jesus' "Triumphal Entry". The outcome wasn't what first century Jews had anticipated but it became much more than that. 

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Do you know your measure? Do you know yourself? If we don't know who we are, assuredly, others will tell us exactly who they think we are. Self-Discovery is important, included knowing our inclinations, limitations and strengths. On this episode, we start at the entry level into the unknown of who we are and potentially learning our life's task.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! On today's Sermon Sunday, we'll be working through a text located within Luke's Gospel. The author spent a lot of time compiling the eyewitness stories that comprise a beautifully, compelling narrative concerning the person, Jesus of Nazareth. So, we appreciate god telling his redemption story through ordinary folks searching for light amidst darkne...

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Have we truly thought about the qualities required to have lasting friendships? Honestly, if it's not something frequently thought deeply about, that is okay. This episode is the beginning of that process and you are invited to join me through it.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Do the things we own possess us? Is our relationship with money and wealth healthy? On today's Sermon Sunday, we work through the story of the young rich ruler. Hopefully, Jesus' challenge to the young man will help us examine our own connection to modern economics.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! On today's episode, we're joined again by Justin Choi. Plunging into the depths of his brilliant mind, we work through the story of Mary Surratt; her connection to the Lincoln Conspiracy, subsequent trial and untimely condemnation. Thinking the worst in people is someone all human beings struggle with. But can we do any better? 

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Do you ever feel burdened, weighed down or overwhelmed? If you're like me, then yes, we certainly all do. On today's Sermon Sunday, we work through a text located within the Gospel According to Matthew. Jesus of Nazareth provides humanity with a very pertinent promise, rest.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Do you find it hard to stay consistent with your pursuits? Is showing up regularly hard for you? Well, then, this is our episode because it's difficult for all of us. On today's episode, let's work through the subject of consistency the best way we can, with vulnerability and honestly.

Chat With Us Hello fellow Humans! Today's episode marks the beginning of a new segment entitled "Sermon Sundays". The text is John 3:16. Perhaps, you have seen or heard it somewhere, probably at a sports event, bumper sticker or quoted by an evangelist who was simultaneously preaching God's love and threatening hellfire. Listen, as I struggle with the text and attempt to encour...