Redemption HOU podcast

Genesis 12–50The story of the Old Testament is often told as one of faithful heroes. In reality, the story is one of God's persistent faithfulness to be for us, using our messes to bring blessing and flourishing to the world.

Genesis 6:1-13 & 9:1-17From the beginning of creation, God has been intervening in human ruin to provide a hope for the world through relationship with Him. the Bible’s flood narrative reveals this truth. God saw violence and responded with hope. And it was all through relationship with Him.

Mark 1:9-14Join us as we answer your questions about life after death.

John 5:19–29Jesus promises us eternal life, but what does that really mean? The answer gives us insight into what Jesus is inviting us into here and now, but also why the people of Jesus have always been incredibly hopeful in the face of pain, injustice, and even death.

Genesis 5:1–31In some strange way, Christians tend to confuse death with life. This week we explore why that is, and how Jesus invites us to think about death.

Isaiah 54:10God is an infinite and diverse being that we are unable to capture in a single description. So Christian scriptures and tradition have employed a variety of metaphors to help us understand God and God's relationship with us. This morning we look at one of the oft ignored metaphors revealing a God who bears suffering because of deep love for us.

John 3:16–31Taking the scriptures seriously means wrestling with the reality of God's wrath. But if we will, we will often find something shockingly hopeful and redemptive.

Luke16:19-31What do the scriptures really say about hell if we take them seriously? And more importantly, what sort of picture does this paint of the God we serve and worship? And what sort of damage has this done to those outside the church, but also to those within?

Luke 24:36-53What happens when we die but before the resurrection? Does Jesus talk about this at all and how might this change the way we live now?

Mark 1:1-15I think our misunderstanding of heaven, hell and the afterlife has hijacked what it means to follow Jesus. The Good News of Jesus seems to have shockingly little to death with heaven, or hell. And that makes a huge difference.

John 20:1-18 We could all use some good news, but the good news of Easter isn't just good news for the future, it is good news for right here and now.

Matthew 21:1-11Many of us have come to believe our bodies are bad, or at least neutral containers of the real us. But Jesus shows us something radically different, inviting us into a far richer and more holistic understanding of our selves as bodies.

Matthew 4:1-11The Scriptures played a key role in the life of Jesus and in the life of God's people for centuries. Is there a way for us to move beyond some of the abusive, simplistic, and cynical ways we relate to the Scriptures in order to recover something redemptive? I think so.

Matthew 12:46-50If we are made for love then our relationships are vital to our spiritual life. But what does redemptive, Jesus centered community look like?

Luke 11:13-19Spiritual disciplines help us navigate the strong currents of the world. Feasting and fasting give us tools to stand within but in protest of the evil world, in an embodied way, a way that longs for and celebrates the Kingdom of God here and now.

Matthew 11:25-29Busyness is probably the biggest obstacle to pursuing life with God. But there are ways to foster one while eliminating the other. Here's an invitation from Jesus to let go and rest.

Luke 18:35-43Jesus invites us to come and follow Him. But what does that look like in the chaos and busyness of our everyday lives? The answer could revolutionize your life.

Romans 8:28-39Ready for the most hopeful idea in all of the scriptures? Here is God's plan for your life. And it is wonderful.

Romans 8:26-27God has a plan for you and pain, suffering, and death aren't it. How do we know? Because of this one magnificent reality.

Romans 8:18-25What do we make of a world filled with suffering and pain? Why do we suffer? What does our suffering say about God and us? The answer is not one that allows us to escape our present suffering, but does offer us substantial hope as we endure it.

Romans 8:14-17Familial language about God can be hard. We import all sorts of baggage and the waters of God's intentions towards us get cloudy. But maybe this can offer a bit of clarity.

Romans 8:9-13We want to follow Jesus but often feel stuck between religious performance and apathy. Is there another way? Have you tried coming back to life?

Romans 8:5-8God's invitation into a brave new world means seeing the world through the lens of God's subversive action at work in it and in you and this changes everything.

Romans 8:1-4The most hopeful idea you'll ever hear is not about an escape, away into God's future, but about how God's future breaks into your present. And this good news changes everything.

Revelation 21Advent is a season of preparation. One that teaches us to anticipate the ultimate advent of Christ. Our hearts and spirits primed, we wait with expectation during this holiday season. As we do, we remind ourselves of God's coming kingdom, assured of God's faithfulness, and reflecting the fullness of Christ Himself.