FOUNDRYcast

On this episode of FOUNDRYcast, Jack sits down with Chad and runs him through the ringer on John 2. We talk about these topics   Was it white or red wine? 1st-century alcohol content. What was the faith of Mary like? What's up with Jesus' attitude? Who was this "master of the feast?" The bridegrooms reaction to the wine. What makes you believe...in bigfoot? What are some of the hangups in this pas...

Let's talk about expectations. What do you expect those around you to do? We all have them, some are fair and some are unfair. We create this idea in our mind of the way everyone should behave, no matter who they are and their status. So Jesus walks into a bar… Not really. He walks into a wedding. A 7 day reception with food and drink flowing. And the most important social faux pas of the 1st cent...

Why do the gospels tell stories differently at times?  Would you and your spouse or best friend tell a story exactly the same? The Gospels are stories of people encountering Jesus in different ways, places and times in their life. Some of the writers were disciples (Matthew and John), others might have been part of the 120 we met across the gospels and in Acts (Mark), and others were part of the r...

What was the last thing you underestimated? I probably underestimate things several times a day. Sometimes it turns out funny…or unbelievable, or others times it can get a little sketchy. I've underestimated many things…even scripture. Yep. You heard it right. The preacher just told you he has underestimated scripture before. And one of the more notable places is the psalms. Honestly, I probably w...

The Passion story of Christ is absolutely captivating. It has drawn people in for thousands of years. In it, we find multiple small stories, relationship, encounters, and conflict. There are parts of broken relationships and parts with healed relationships. If one was to collect all of the pieces from the 4 gospels, attempt to structure them into a linear narrative, we would find the greatest stor...

I like Peter. And for all the wrong reasons. When I was younger and first exploring Christianity, I didn't feel perfect. I would read about folks in scripture and never imagine living up to those standards. But Peter… Peter put his foot in his mouth. I'm sure he had moments where he got both of them in there. He was impulsive and always wanting to be at the center. I imagine what life would be lik...

Have you ever had to stretch something? I remember wearing a brand new pair of snakeskin cowboy boots on a 3-hour flight and then a 6-hour drive. They were tight. Painfully tight. I couldn't wait to get the home and into the boot-stretcher. I should have never worn them. The only time we are aware of the need for a stretching is when things get tight. When they get sketchy and we know it. The last...

When was the last time you failed? I know we aren't supposed to talk about these sorts of things, but let's face it…we've all failed before. We've crashed directly into the thing in life we were trying to fail. Last week, we talked about Big Missions and how sometimes we are tasked with projects or dreams that seem impossible. Some of us run headlong into them and others avoid. Inside of living a...

Have you ever been handed a big project? It might have been in school or at work. There are several emotions that run through our head. For some people, they jump at the chance to prove themselves AND grow during the process. They want to show off what they are capable of. For others, doubt and anxiety set in and we end up barely making it through…by the skin of our teeth. Others run as far as the...

Have you ever been asked to do something big? What did you do? You might have gone through with it and had an amazing story to tell. Or, you might have decided to not take part and still regret it. Over the next few weeks, Foundry is focusing on the story of Jonah and the #whopper of an ask. Jonah, a proven prophet, was tasked by God to go to the absolute worst place in the world. In this introduc...

This week Foundry is reading the book of James together. It is an exciting look into what Early Christianity was like and was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. Each day we will post the scripture reading and a short audio commentary. Make sure to tune in each day. Look here, you rich people: Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you. 2 Your wealth is...

This week Foundry is reading the book of James together. It is an exciting look into what Early Christianity was like and was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. Each day we will post the scripture reading and a short audio commentary. Make sure to tune in each day.   James 4 (NLT) What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don't they come from the evil desires at war within you?...

This week Foundry is reading the book of James together. It is an exciting look into what Early Christianity was like and was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. Each day we will post the scripture reading and a short audio commentary. Make sure to tune in each day. James 3 Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged mor...

My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? 2  For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in dirty clothes. 3  If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, "...