Compassion Church's (SJ) Podcast

What if ordinary things — bread, water, oil, us — were actually ways God shows up in our lives? In this new series at Compassion Church , we’re exploring the beauty and mystery of the sacraments — baptism, communion, anointing with oil, and the body of Christ itself. These aren’t just rituals. They’re reminders.  Ways we experience the grace of Jesus here and now.  Ways we care for one another and...

What if ordinary things — bread, water, oil, us — were actually ways God shows up in our lives? In this new series at Compassion Church , we’re exploring the beauty and mystery of the sacraments — baptism, communion, anointing with oil, and the body of Christ itself. These aren’t just rituals. They’re reminders.  Ways we experience the grace of Jesus here and now.  Ways we care for one another and...

Because He is risen, I am made new! Jesus makes seven statements in the gospel of John that have become known as the I AM statements.  These statements are metaphors - a literary device or figure of speech that points to something else (usually an image) to try to explain what something is.  They are like mini snapshots that together show us who Jesus is. So what exactly is Jesus trying to say whe...

Because He is the vine, I/we can stop striving.  We can be at rest. Jesus makes seven statements in the gospel of John that have become known as the I AM statements.  These statements are metaphors - a literary device or figure of speech that points to something else (usually an image) to try to explain what something is.  They are like mini snapshots that together show us who Jesus is. So what ex...

Because He is the way, the truth, and the life, we can be at peace. Jesus makes seven statements in the gospel of John that have become known as the I AM statements.  These statements are metaphors - a literary device or figure of speech that points to something else (usually an image) to try to explain what something is.  They are like mini snapshots that together show us who Jesus is. So what ex...

Because He is the good shepherd, I/we can trust God. Jesus makes seven statements in the gospel of John that have become known as the I AM statements.  These statements are metaphors - a literary device or figure of speech that points to something else (usually an image) to try to explain what something is.  They are like mini snapshots that together show us who Jesus is. So what exactly is Jesus...

Because He is the door, I/we have a place to belong.  He is our home. Jesus makes seven statements in the gospel of John that have become known as the I AM statements.  These statements are metaphors - a literary device or figure of speech that points to something else (usually an image) to try to explain what something is.  They are like mini snapshots that together show us who Jesus is. So what...