Cabin Conversations

Where Dave, Whitney and Doug sit down and talk about vacations and birds - and they talk a lot about birds - and then God's Kingdom as a place of creation goodness. They discuss God's intentional purpose is for our goodness. Doug asks "What's so enticing about evil - it runs off the cliff towards destruction?" And they talk about the sinful human drive for significance - and how in heaven, we'll h...

Whitney and Dave talk about Justin's fantastic sermon from Sunday, look forward to the upcoming Senior Pastor candidating week. They talk about the fruit that God is working in their lives, and are reminded that God does that work for the sake of others!  Ultimately, we need to know and follow Jesus; if you consume God's Word, you'll know Jesus better and be able to more faithfully follow Him.   B...

Where Whitney, Dave and Jed spend time talking about Jesus' humanity in the book of Mark. In his humanity, Jesus is ordinary - there's not even a physical description of Jesus in the Bible! And yet he's extraordinary too - how do we wrestle with this?  Jed tells the podcast that preparing for last week's sermon helped increase his intimacy with Jesus: it's always worth it to spend time with Jesus!...

Where Whitney, Dave, Mia and Elizabeth talk about the Sunday service and sermon, first processing what it means to look to Jesus and how to think about Spiritual Formation. Get giddy for Jesus! Then, they take a dive into Mark 1:1, looking at Greek words, study skills, manuscript evidence, and wrestling with how to find confidence to teach a text. It's a ride!   Referenced: blueletterbible.org Log...

Where Dave and Whitney sit down and kick off the new sermon series, focusing on how the series is layed out, how it came to be, and all the resources that are available throughout the summer for spiritual growth. 

It's been a while since we've released a new episode of Cabin Conversations. It's not because we've forgotten about you, there's just been a lot happening around Woodlands Church. We've still got more episodes coming in the near future, but for now, check out this short update for what's going at church! 

Where Whitney, Dave, and Doug explore LOTR trivia (stay tuned to the end to hear him try some new candy)! We look at the Relational King, and are comforted with the truth that "Jesus is just that good!" There is tenderness in who Jesus is.    We need to find quiet in the midst of busyness and fullness of life. Pen, Bible, Journal. Doug's secret phrase for healthy habits and processes: "How am I go...

Where Dave, Whitney and Jed sit down to talk favorite candy, the value of Christ-centered conversations, Lord of the Rings and the Bible quotes, and the eternal value of those who bear the image of God. They laugh a lot, and discuss grace and truth and how they play out in everyday life, and the importance of not moralizing parables. Jed encourages us that, "when we stand in our righteousness in C...

Where Dave, Whitney, and Keelea go through the Marvel/Bible challenge, and quote Pastor Jed Haas: "Clarity leads to confidence and the courage to act." They wrestle with the reality that, to be a disciple you need to make disciples, but that doesn't have to be complicated. "I can live my ordinary life in front of people who don't know Christ, and introduce them to Jesus." - Whitney Swenson.  They...

Where Whitney, Dave and Belinda sit down and talk about Going in the world today. They discuss Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek, and the importance of praying, being present and proclaiming the truth, as well as the power of personal testimony - and sharing specifically about who God is. 

Where Dave, Whitney and Tammi sit down to discuss gracious giving. We go through Marvel verses the Bible, and reflect on the powerful names of God. Seeing the size and majesty of God affects how we approach Him!   As we talk about Woodlands' finances, we learn that all the money is handled by a clown! But don't worry, we talk through the specifics of the budget and how money is handled. There's a...

Where Dave, Whitney and David sit down to talk about Aaron Rodgers (we're probably over him), and where we talk about superheros and the Bible. They talk about the priorities of the church, and the wonderful way they're laid out. Faithfulness doesn't just happen; we don't drift towards faithfulness.   How is your spiritual growth plan going? If you need help or resources, go to  woodlandschurch.or...

Where Dave, Whitney and Justin talk through Sunday's sermon about gathering in large and small groups. They discuss the ongoing importance of small groups, but wrestle with the unique power of music to form how we think about God in large groups (and how that can be a bad thing!). They talk through controversial worship lyrics, and cookie dough comes up AGAIN. And, they introduce a brand new segme...

Where Dave, Whitney and Colton sit down and laugh a lot. They talk through dessert foods (email  podcasts@woodlandschurch.org  and tell us if frozen cookie dough is a dessert!). They talk through Brandon Lake's song Gratitude and regular sermon prep processes. Whitney encourages people in growing: "do it, it's good."    Books Referenced: Habits of Grace by David Matthis Do You Believe by Paul Davi...

Where Dave, Whitney, and Hannah sit down and talk about... Dawn Powerwash again?! They should sponsor. The value of re-digging through the Scripture, and the absolute need to keep our eyes on Jesus and pursue humility and unity. They talk about Jesus, politics, and the striking need for obedience.  Books Reference: For the first time in Cabin Conversations, no book outside the Bible was referenced...

Where David, Whintey and Jaime chat about Dawn Powerwash, Norwex dishrags, modern maps and mistaken islands. They chat through what it means to "enjoy God's people, God's Word, and God's World, especially in the snowy tundra of Wisconsin winter. And then do a deep dive into prayer - the need to cultivate and ground ourselves in prayerful dependence on God in every situation and circumstance. They...

Where Dave and Whitney and Jed process Sunday's sermon on the purpose of Woodlands. We're going to see a whimsical Jed in 2023, and how do we redeem our whitespace time? Whitney muses that, "The thought that my life is no longer mine - outside the lens of Scripture - is scary. But within the context of Scripture, it's a beautiful thing because God is so good." Books Referenced This Week: Gilead -...

Where Whitney, Keelea and Dave process through last week's panel discussion on quiet times. "God's thoughts are not our thoughts," and that should motivate us to spend time in His word! They process how beautiful, and complicated, and complex God's word is, and cover resources, tools, and ways to grow biblical literacy. They also talk about hot peppers and worst enemies. It's ok to not have the an...

Where Dave, Whitney, and Justin sit down to discuss what really is wet, make the argument that Christmas needs to be moved, and wonder what it looks like to do your homework for Jesus? Justin wrestles with the Shema, and describes it as the heart that loves God, "with everything you do, everything you are, and everything else."  Whitney references Hannah Anderson's: The Turning of Days

Where Dave, Whitney and Doug talk about how delicious brussel sprouts are supposed to be, and their inability to bring a gift fit for a king (but is drumming really the answer?). They talk about leading groups through sermon based discussions, and what it means to truly follow Jesus. And prayer! Today matters because eternity is real. 

Join Whitney and Keelea as they discuss the recent sermons, without Dave! 

Where Dave, Whitney, and Colton sit down to talk about surviving the Wisconsin winters and the weight of ants. How do we hand off ministry and empower others, and surrender to the Spirit (without being weird)? C.S. Lewis and the Wingfeather saga, (which you should totally check out!) Oh, and they talked about Christmas. Before Thanksgiving. 

Where Dave, Whitney, and Hannah talk about crazy Olympic sports and activities, working through our identities - both in Christ and in ministry - and the incredible promise of a new life. Also, who can order all seven books of the Narnia series? And some of the most adult ways to spend $500. 

Where Dave, Whitney and Barry sit down and talk decapitated sea slugs, freedom in Christ, and accountability. The conversation morphs towards the incredible graciousness of Jesus, and works to process what it would be like to have Jesus at our Thanksgiving dinner table. 

Where Whitney, Dave, and Jed sit down and talk through homonyms (what even is a homonym??!), God's strengthening and enduring love for us, what voices you're listening to - and how they speak to you - and our incredible freedom to live that GOOD way God designed us. Jed references the Echo Prayer App - check it out in your Android or iOS app store!