JCC: Jamuligans

Gary, Danny, Vic, and Ryan suggest online reading resources to build your faith, and the pastors wrestle with how we deal with the books, music, or sermons of famous Christian leaders who later deny the faith. Plus, Danny denies his past mullet from the surface of the moon.

Pastor Danny walks us through the common tendency to lean on our understanding, rather than truly trusting in God and His way through every trial. Proverbs 3:5-6 lays out the way to peace in confusing times.

Ryan interviews a pastor in India about the effects of the pandemic on their ministry and community. God has used this virus to bring more glory to his name through the church worldwide, as churches like JCC support missions.

Gary, Danny, Byron, and Ryan interpret dreams, figure out what's good about Friday, travel sonically back to 1874, and wrap up the book of James. Plus, coronavirus mask ideas. The 2nd of our ZOOM roundtable discussions.

Former JCC pastor Craig Breuninger shares how our current anxiety presents us with a test of how we live out our faith. Uncertainty helps us lean not on our own plans, but on God's real peace and presence. Philippians 4:6-7, John 14:27

In unprecedented fashion, not 3 but 4 pastors join this ZOOM edition of Jamuligans. Vic stocks your quarantine book shelf, while Gary and Danny help you navigate the extreme reactions (both extremely fearful and extremely flippant) regarding coronavirus. Plus, Ryan gathers his courage from a pink Mongolian throw pillow.

Pastor Byron leads us on a short trip into church history to explain how churches helped believers understand the basic foundations of the faith. Catechisms like the one written in Heidelberg are great ways to communicate the essential truths of God's Word.

Still under quarantine, Vic tells Ryan about his dramatic mission trip to Cuba which was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic in a special Q and A edition of Jamuligans. Plus, what will the economic recession mean for missions worldwide?

Pastor Ryan catalogs the many burdens facing us today and details Jesus's plan to relieve us of the immense weight. You can't reach the top of the mountain without someone stronger to carry your pack. Philippians 4:6, Lamentations 3:22-24, 1 John 5:3, John 14:23, Matthew 7:9-11, 1 Peter 5:7. Weekly Bread.

Pastor Gary recalls childhood fears of monsters on dark nights and compares them with today's worries and stress. Where do we run with all our anxieties today? Philippians 4:4-8, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5

Danny, Byron, and Vic stay 6 feet apart while talking about the latest on COVID-19, online church, and literary fiction recommendations. Plus, the pastors' one fan speaks out.

Gary, Danny, and Ryan mull over Israel's precocious kings, a song inspired by Lazarus, and peculiar childhood delicacies. Plus, Danny's perfect bracket and Bravo's vegetarian menu.

Gary, Danny, and Ryan discuss how the church is monitoring the coronavirus and dive deeper into last Sunday's sermon on the incredible patience of Joseph and Job. Plus, an in-show coupon for free water.

Pastor Gary tells of a dangerous day with Scott and a divergent arrow on Willow Street. How are you and I just like Scott..and how can we find shelter from the destruction due our actions? Part 2 of a series.

Vic, Danny, and Ryan delve into the theology of communion, the stack of books on Ryan's end table, and their dream vacation destinations. Plus, Vic's midlife crisis and Ryan's mysterious mistake.

Pastor Ryan flips Joseph Campbell's "monomyth" theory (which drove George Lucas to write Star Wars) upside down as he explains where the one true and beautiful story for all mankind originated. Then, he finishes the 3-part series with some Disney stories which relate biblical truth to audiences. Weekly Bread. Ephesians 2. Romans 5:7-8. Philippians 2:3-4.

Byron, Vic, and Ryan learn about sports-legend-turned-missionary C. T. Studd, discuss some modern music icons who are professing Christian faith, and anticipate a full March schedule of events at JCC. Plus, important hand-washing reminders.

Pastor Gary introduces you to the place that shaped not just his childhood, but also his life and faith--Willow Street. Part 1 of a series.

Gary, Danny, and Ryan explore the biography of a Muslim who becomes a Christian, a new popular worship song which came from an unlikely place, and the hobbies of each pastor. Plus, they'll help you plan for an event that only happens once every 28 years.

Pastor Danny encourages us to strive for excellence in all things, to bring glory to God in everything. We don't settle for "okay" when it comes to our doctors or tax preparers or skydivers, so why would we in our work for Christ? 1 Thessalonians 4, Colossians 3:23.

Gary, Danny, and Ryan unpack the coronavirus's place in God's will, rehash Sunday's sermon on James 4:7-10 on submission and resistance, and help parents wade through a sea of kids shows featuring witches and wizards. Plus, controversy regarding Danny's middle name rages.

Pastor Ryan considers whether we should watch any Disney shows at all, since some of them do contain messages that go against the teachings of Jesus. What is art? Does creativity matter? What in the world is "common grace"? Genesis 1, Galatians 5:13, Matthew 5:45, Matthew 10:16. Part 2 of 3.

Vic, Danny, and Ryan field a perplexing question about Bible translations, consider a smorgasbord of book options from Vic's library, and spill the details of their wardrobes. Who hasn't looked in the mirror and wondered, "What would Jesus wear?"

Pastor Vic weighs in on the power and pitfalls of the words we use. What we say has eternal importance, but what we don't say may be just as important. Luke 6:45 and many more.

Danny, Vic, and Ryan reflect on Gary's Sunday sermon on wisdom in James 3:13-18, the Kobe Bryant tragedy, and an exciting upcoming month at the church.