Ground Up Faith

In today's sermon Paul's hearer's are very spiritual. They know that God is involved in so many aspects of life but don't yet have the eyes to see and the words to speak of the God found in Jesus. Likewise we find spiritual meaning in so many aspects of our life, but we need to practice our faith to see the hand of God moving in the meaningful moments of life.

It's been a long break for me in the podcasting. You've maybe been wondering where Ground Up Faith has been. This sermon, my first post back in a Long time, may help answer some questions. Future episodes will likely delve into more of this story. But for now let's listen to some of my story with Jesus. Check back for more!

We may know many of the stories of the Bible; and we may even have a basic outline in our minds; but those stories come to life in new and exciting ways when we appreciate the Big Picture of the Bible's one story. In this four part series we'll do just that!

Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the most important theologians, not just of the 20th Century, but for the entire church. His writings and his shows a true life of discipleship.

The Book of Revelation has often been considered one of the most confusing and frightening books in the Bible. Many through the centuries have doubted that it should even be in the Bible. Martin Luther was equally perplexed by it. On one occasion he wrote that "Christ is neither known nor taught in it." But then on another occasion he wrote that it can be a book of immense "hope and...

The Book of Revelation has often been considered one of the most confusing and frightening books in the Bible. Many through the centuries have doubted that it should even be in the Bible. Martin Luther was equally perplexed by it. On one occasion he wrote that "Christ is neither known nor taught in it." But then on another occasion he wrote that it can be a book of immense "hope and...

The Book of Revelation has often been considered one of the most confusing and frightening books in the Bible. Many through the centuries have doubted that it should even be in the Bible. Martin Luther was equally perplexed by it. On one occasion he wrote that "Christ is neither known nor taught in it." But then on another occasion he wrote that it can be a book of immense "hope and...

The Book of Revelation has often been considered one of the most confusing and frightening books in the Bible. Many through the centuries have doubted that it should even be in the Bible. Martin Luther was equally perplexed by it. On one occasion he wrote that "Christ is neither known nor taught in it." But then on another occasion he wrote that it can be a book of immense "hope and...

The Book of Revelation has often been considered one of the most confusing and frightening books in the Bible. Many through the centuries have doubted that it should even be in the Bible. Martin Luther was equally perplexed by it. On one occasion he wrote that "Christ is neither known nor taught in it." But then on another occasion he wrote that it can be a book of immense "hope and...

The Book of Revelation has often been considered one of the most confusing and frightening books in the Bible. Many through the centuries have doubted that it should even be in the Bible. Martin Luther was equally perplexed by it. On one occasion he wrote that "Christ is neither known nor taught in it." But then on another occasion he wrote that it can be a book of immense "hope and...

In Theography, a theological biography of Jesus, we will get to know Jesus in a new and fresh way. On this episode we look at the resurrection of Jesus and consider what he was doing for the 40 days he was on Earth prior to his ascension.

In Theography, a theological biography of Jesus, we will get to know Jesus in a new and fresh way. On this episode we look at the accounts of Jesus' Passion and Death.

In Theography, a theological biography of Jesus, we will get to know Jesus in a new and fresh way. On this episode we look at the Lukan Travel Narrative and consider both the stories within and the significance of this part of Luke's Gospel within the Jesus story.

Theography, a theological biography of Jesus, we will get to know Jesus in a new and fresh way. On this episode we will consider the beginning of Jesus' ministry, his baptism and temptation, the call of his disciples, and his first teachings.

In this, the first of a live five part series we begin exploring who Jesus of Nazareth is. Theography, a theological biography will get to know Jesus in a way we often over look. On this episode we begin with some of the back story of Jesus, look at his birth and consider what the first 30 years of his life look like prior to his public ministry.

On our final installment we go back to the beginning and hear about the first song of U2's first album Boy . The song is I will Follow and it explores the depth of love. We also close with U2's 2002 Super Bowl halftime show.

Today we continue our study with U2's song One. We consider the various ways this song address human community in light of the Gospel.   To watch to U2 preform One Live https://youtu.be/WvJKGQ5gKKk To watch an alternative version played and the end of the podcast https://youtu.be/pMPXzAcIKkI

This week we listen to a conversation between Bono and Eugene Peterson, translator of the Message. We also consider two songs, Yahweh and 40. One is a Psalm and the other a modern day psalm.

This week we continue our look at the music of the Irish Rock Band U2. We consider Sunday Bloody Sunday as a Psalm of Lament and Where the Streets Have no Name as giving voice to our greatest desire, Jesus.

This week we begin a six part series looking at the music of the Band U2 and its faith implications.

Today we hear the Christmas story, its familiar and treasured. But maybe its too familiar and maybe we're missing some of what this is really about. Listen in to find out more!

Today we hear the story of Joseph's Annunciation. You're probably familiar with it...but I bet you've never heard it this way. Listen in to find out more!

In today's episode we hear a fantastic story of John the Baptist in his shocking appearance in the wilderness...only its not so shocking when viewed through the eyes of faith. We can't see this on our own; instead its handed down to us. Listen in to find out more!