Pondering with the Peters

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss all things Christmas. From family traditions to decorations to gifts to hosting, Christmas can be a busy time of year. But all of these things we love most about Christmas are intended to point us to the reason we can celebrate this time of year. Join us as we talk about how to keep Jesus at the center of the Christmas season.

In this passage, we see that the greatest act of love this world has ever seen is the gift of Jesus Christ - our Saviour, our Shepherd, our King.

In this passage, we see that true and lasting joy is found in the Person of Jesus Christ who came into the world to remove our punishment, to defeat our enemies, and to dwell with his people.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss how to encourage a lifelong walk with Christ in your children.

In this passage, we see that Jesus is the Prince of Peace who reigns with righteousness and justice, bringing true shalom to all who trust in him.

In this passage, we see that Jesus Christ is the Light of the world who shines into the darkness of our lives, bringing hope and light to all who believe.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss the importance of quality time, the challenges to spending time together, and how to make date nights a priority in your relationship.

In this passage, we see several reasons why people do not believe in Jesus Christ. But Jesus is calling us to come out of the darkness of unbelief and walk in his light. Will we choose light and life, or will we choose darkness and death?

In this passage, the hour of Jesus' sacrificial death has come. Jesus would soon give his life so that others can live through faith in him. Will we look like to Christ and live?

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss the importance of understanding each other's roles in marriage and ministry.

In this passage, we are reminded that Jesus may not be the King we expect, but he is the King we need, and he is worthy of our humble devotion, extravagant love, and wholehearted worship.

In this passage, though the Jewish leaders had closed their eyes and hardened their hearts to who Jesus truly is, God would fulfill his plan to send Jesus to be our substitute, taking the punishment for sin we deserved upon himself. Through faith in Jesus, we find forgiveness and life. Will we believe this good news, or will we disbelieve? How will we respond?

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss the origins of Halloween, how to engage a culture that focuses on darkness, and how the story of Jesus Christ conquering sin and death through his death on the cross and subsequent resurrection from the dead is a better story than anything Halloween can offer.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss the importance of rest and renewal in ministry and family life.

In this passage, Jesus declares that he is the resurrection and the life - the One who conquers death and gives everlasting life to all who believe in him. Do you believe this?

In this passage, we see that Jesus is our faithful friend, who walks with us in our waiting and suffering, and whose glory will be revealed in whatever we are facing.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss parenting in a ministry family.

In this passage, Jesus offers eternal security to those who believe, declaring his unity with the Father, even in the face of opposition from those who refuse to recognize his divinity. As we celebrate thanksgiving, may we give thanks for Jesus Christ who holds his people securely in his hands.

In this passage, Jesus declares that he is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep, who intimately knows his sheep, and who fiercely seeks out his sheep.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss the importance of effective communication.

In this passage, Jesus uses two figures of speech to describe the life of sheep. In a world filled with distractions and false promises, Jesus alone is the Door to salvation and the Good Shepherd who leads us into abundant life.

In this passage, we see what happens when Jesus, "the light of the world," draws people out of spiritual darkness and into his marvelous light. Those who know they are blind are the ones Jesus came to give sight, while those who think they can see are actually blind to their blindness. Our only hope is in Jesus who opens the eyes of the spiritually blind to behold him.

Strategies for balancing ministry duties with family responsibilities.

In this passage, we see that the Jewish leaders hated Jesus because they didn't understand what Jesus was saying and because they did understand what Jesus was saying. We have a choice before us: We will either love Jesus, or we will hate Jesus. As Jesus presents himself to us as the "I AM," may our hearts and eyes be open to see Jesus for who he truly is, and to live like we actually believe it.

In this passage, Jesus continues to say really hard things. But it's a good reminder that what we need is the truth of the gospel - that Jesus Christ lived the perfect life we could not live, that he died the death we deserved to die, and that he was raised from the dead in victory over sin and death, so that all who believe in him can be in the presence of a holy God forever and ever. This is...