Coffee at the Kilns

In this episode, John and Parker discuss Luke 6:27-38.  Support the show

Parker and John do a deep dive into Luke 6: 17ff. The Beatitudes are one of Jesus' most famous teachings and many folks are aware of them, even if they are not part of our faith. In this episode, they discuss Roman society and the Patron/Client relationship that was very common during the age of the Roman Empire.  Support the show

This week, Parker and John reflect on Luke 5, when Simon is instructed to put his nets out in the deep water. They discuss the deeper meaning of Jesus' authority to bring people back into Shalom and society. They also tackle the Wesleyan perspective of our identity as followers of Jesus.  Support the show

John & Parker discuss the authority of Jesus over sin and all creation. They also discuss the narrative of when Jesus said, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God what is God's." Support the show

Parker & John dive deep into the concepts of absolute truth, post-modernism, and understanding Jesus' missional call that did not match the expectations of his hometown.  Support the show

This week, we discuss John 2:1-11. In our discussion, we reflect on the Miracle at Cana, the concept and purposes of miracles, and how miracles give us a vision of the inbreaking Kingdom of God.  Support the show

In this episode, John and Parker talk about apocalyptic literature in the Bible and discuss how it gives the Church hope for the present and future.  Support the show

Parker and John discuss the meaning of the Koine Greek word μάγοι (magoi) which means magi/wise men/magicians. They then explore the biblical history of those who give rulers information about dreams and visions. Finally, they explore all of the implications of the text for modern Christians.  Support the show

We welcome Parker back to the pod this week as they talk about Jesus staying in the temple while mom and dad journeyed back home to Nazareth. Highlights in this episode include Bêt Av, Pater Familias, as well as discerning the speech of Christ as the Church. Lots to talk about here, but it all comes down to understanding that Jesus is Lord, is the head of the Church, and our need to listen and fol...

In this episode, John talks about the doctrine of the incarnation and examines in particular the nature of the everlasting enfleshment of Jesus the Eternal Word and Son of God. John also talks about the theological concept of Theotokos (θεοτόκος), an honorary title given to Mary (Greek - Miriam, from its Aramaic roots of the name).   Support the show

In this episode, John discusses the concept of Bêt Ab (בית אב), the foundational structure of ancient Israeli society. Translated as "House of the Father," the Bêt Ab is a part of the patrilineal and patrilocal society in ancient Israel. John talks about how this is an important concept when talking about redemption, because many cultures around the world (including ancient Israel/Palest...

In this episode, John discussed the Greek word logos (λογος) and its depth of meaning. He also gives a brief history overview of the intertestamental period - the roughly 400 years between Malachi and the arrival of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth.  Support the show

John talks about sacramental theology, the restoration of Eden and the human body, chronos and kairos.  Support the show

John talks about Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, as SHUMC celebrates Christ the King Sunday. John goes back into the Hebrew Bible (OT) to show that the Kingdom of God is a theocracy. He also discusses the implications for the Christian life and how we can become more aware of our need to examine our lives on a daily basis to see how we serve the Kingdom of Heaven.  Support the sho...

John is soloing it this week! John discusses Esther Ch. 7, a broader timeline of the Jewish people from 1,000 BC to Esther's time in 497 BC. John also discusses the Jewish celebration of Purim and how this festival can point us to a new way of looking at how the church can celebrate despite being in exile.  Support the show

John & Parker discuss the concepts of empire, cynicism, the Church as a people in exile and living a beautiful life. Jeremiah 29 Support the show

Parker and John reflect on All Saints Sunday, the signposts of our lives that point to the Day of the Lord, and how the Holy Spirit prays for us.  Support the show

Parker & John discuss Romans 7: 21 - 8:1, a beautiful and powerful portion of Scripture that also can be difficult to interpret and preach on. They talk about the larger theological argument Paul is making, the importance of covenant, and Paul's theological answer to the law of the flesh and the law of the Spirit.  Support the show

Parker and John reflect on Romans 5:5-11. In the conversation, they discuss the theological concepts of "The Already and Not Yet," Paul's use of "The Old Adam" and "The New Adam," and discuss prolepsis with regard to the Kingdom of God. They finally reflect on the Wesleyan way of viewing the Kingdom and how Wesleyan/Methodists work with Jesus as the head of the C...

Parker and John discuss the implications of Romans 5:1-5. They talk about Pax Romana vs Pax Christi, the apostle Paul's struggles as a pharisee, and a discussion about the unique approach to spiritual practices that Wesleyans have compared to  other Christian traditions.  Support the show

Parker and John talk about 2 Corinthians 5:16—17. They reflect on the “The Overview Effect” and the realities of the Christian life. Support the show