RUF at Boston University Podcast

Jesus says, "I am the vine, you are the branches" in John 15. What does this mean for the Church today? Join us for a discussion of three dangers of not abiding in Jesus and the fullness of joy on offer when we do abide in him as the Church. Thanks for listening!

In this talk, Nathan speaks on the theme of the Church as the Flock and Christ as the Good Shepherd from John 10. This metaphor helps us understand the responsibility of pastors in churches as well as the comfort of knowing the Good Shepherd's ongoing care for his sheep.

This week Nathan talks about the Bible's description of the Church as the Temple of God, built on the cornerstone of Christ and the foundation of Scripture. Check out Ephesians 2:11-22 as we dive into this text. Thanks for listening!

This talk is on the Church as the Bride of Christ. Listen in as Serena shares about how Scripture speaks of Jesus's followers as his Bride and the impact of knowing Christ as our Groom has on our lives.

In this talk, we look at 1 Corinthians 12 and how the various parts of the Body of Christ, the Church, all work together in unity. CORRECTION: Nathan mistakenly attributes the ideas of two different sociologists (both named Robert) to Robert Bellah. Bellah wrote on "expressive individualism." Robert Putnam wrote the book titled Bowling Alone.

In this talk, Nathan looks at Colossians 1:15-22 and what it means for the Church to be the Body of Christ and for Christ to be its head. Thanks for listening!

This Spring, our series is titled, "The Church & You: Who the People of God are Meant to Be and Why It Matters." In this first talk, Nathan, introduces the topic of the church through Acts' account of the ascension of Christ on the Mount of Olives. Thanks for listening!

We wrap up our series with a last talk on the glory of God entering the tabernacle. Thanks for listening!

Serena shares about God's rescue of his people in the face of their idolatry. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Nathan talks about the 10 commandments and what the people of God were rescued for. Thanks for listening!

This week we look at Exodus 17:1-7 where the people complain to Moses that they are dying of thirst and the Lord provides water from a rock. In the New Testament, we find that Jesus, the Rock, magnificently fulfills this prefiguring event. Thanks for listening!

This week Serena walks through the wilderness passage of Exodus 16 and speaks to the provision of God in giving us all we need and more. Thanks for listening!

This talk covers the Israelites escape from Egypt and deliverance from their enemies through the Red Sea. Listen in for ways this event points to our redemption in Christ as those who have passed from death to life. Enjoy!

This week, Nathan teaches on the Passover and the significance of the firstborn in Exodus 11-13, highlighting Jesus' substitutionary sacrifice on our behalf. Apologies for the poor audio quality. We will be remedying this soon. Thanks for listening!

In this talk, Nathan walks through the series of nine plagues that God brings on Egypt when Pharaoh hardens his heart and refuses to let the Israelites go. In this episode of history, we learn something about the character of God who is for us. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we hear about the goodness of God to fulfill his promise to rescue even when things get terribly bleak for the Israelites in Egypt. Thanks for listening!

This second talk in our series in Exodus looks at Chapters 3 & 4, where God meets Moses in the burning bush and calls him, an unlikely rescuer, to deliver his people from their bondage in Egypt. *Apologies for the poor audio quality!

RUF at BU is back for the fall with a series titled The God Who Rescues: A Journey Through Exodus. In this first talk, Nathan sets the stage for the oppression Israel faces in Egypt, how they cry out to the Lord, and how God enacts a rescue plan for their deliverance. Thanks for listening! *Apologies for the poor audio quality!

In this final episode of the semester, Jimmy gives his farewell address and offers some thoughts on identity. He begins with the question, "Who are you?" and ends with the question, "Whose are you?"

In this episode, Nathan wraps up our series with a talk on the beauty of marriage. Amidst the cynicism in our culture, Nathan reminds us of how beautiful marriage is and how powerful love can be, especially when it reflects God's never-ending love for us.

In this episode, we are joined by our friend and fellow campus staff, Catherine from Harvard RUF, to share with us what she's been learning about forgiveness and reconciliation through God's word in her life. Particularly, Catherine helps us understand what forgiveness is not and how to forgive different types of sinners.

In this episode, we talk about sex and Rev. Nathan outlines how God designed it for good, how it was corrupted by sin, and a renewed view of sex. We understand that sex is a controversial and publicly debated topic so in this talk we want to understand what God's good design of it was according to the Bible. We don't answer all the questions so please do not take this as comprehensive.

In this episode, Rev. Nathan helps us think about dating through the lens and wisdom of Scripture. He offers us seven questions to ask ourselves when thinking about dating.

In this episode, we have a special guest speaker, Matt Warren (LMHC, MDiv.), from Harbor Christian Counseling to share with us how we can care for our friends. Breaking down concepts like unity & distinction, interdependence, codependence, and counter-dependence, Matt walks us through how to both love our friends well but also take care of ourselves.

In this episode, Jimmy asks the question, how do we pursue our friends ? Well, because we have been pursued as a friend by Jesus, we can pursue our friends with compassion and through conflict .