Shades Midweek

We've been inundated with more emails so we took another trip down to the email corridor to read all of them and respond. We also finalized our guidelines and stipulations for the upcoming Shades Midweek Taco Tour. JM's Album of the Week: EB Cole - On Earth (The Lord's Prayer) Bradford's Book Club (Grant Premo's Pick): Everything Sad Is Untrue: (a true story) by Daniel Nayeri

This week we camped out in the email corridor to read and answer your emails! We discussed the Shades Midweek Taco Tour, cults, social media and more! To find out more about the McClungs returning to Poland go here: https://express.adobe.com/page/hOSKfIaj1d5L9/ JM's Album of the Week: The Mars Volta - De-Loused In The Comatorium Bradford's Book Club: Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention -- an...

Jonathan and John-Mark look back at Summer 2022, share some stories, and call some SVCC members to see what they were up to this past summer. JM's Album Of The Week: Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love Bradford's Book Club: The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes

This week we interviewed Dr. Matthew LaPine about his book The Logic of the Body and the five myths of mental health. Matthew is the Christian Education Director at CityLight Omaha. He holds a PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School under Kevin Vanhoozer. He writes on theology, emotion, and mental health.  Click here to find out more: matthewalapine.com JM's Album of the Week: Dave Matthews B...

This week we rewind to a sermon Jonathan Haefs preached on July 11, 2021 titled "The Kingdom Of God?". JM's Album of the Week: Emmylou Harris - Wrecking Ball Bradford's Book Club: Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope by Esau McCaulley

This week we interviewed Anton Ivanov. Anton is a 2021 M.Div. graduate of Beeson Divinity School. He serves as an assistant pastor at Third Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Birmingham, Al. We discussed his time growing up in Russia, his conversion to Christianity, his move to the United States, and how he met his wife Dasha who is from Ukraine.  Click here to read Anton's blog regarding Ukraine: https...

This week we continued our ongoing Meet A Member series featuring a conversation with longtime SVCC member Jeff Stalcup! JM's Album of the Week: Metallica - I Disappear (Mission Impossible 2 ST) Bradford's Book Club: A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World Will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders by Mark Sayers

We bring you another installment of Pastor FAQ's! This week we focus on church membership.   JM's Album of the Week (Jonathan's Pick): Judah & The Lion - Revival Bradford's Book Club: Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

This week we are joined by special guest Cassidy Ashley to break down the Andy Squyres album Poet Priest! Send us an email to midweek@shadesvalley.org   Bradford's Book Club (John-Mark's Pick): Poet Priest, Vol. 1 by Andy Squyres

This week, we continue our Meet A Member series and interviewed SVCC members, William & Cassidy Ashley!   JM's Album of the Week (Jonathan's Pick): NEEDTOBREATHE - Live From Bridgestone Arena Bradford's Book Club (William's Pick): The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods (Not In A Series) by A.G. Sertillanges

This week we discuss the 2022 film The Batman with very special guest Caleb Stallings!   JM's Album of the Week: Michael Giacchino - The Batman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Bradford's Book Club: For Shame: Rediscovering the Virtues of a Maligned Emotion by Gregg Ten Elshof

This week we interviewed former members of SVCC and missionaries Ross & Lane Lackey. Check out Partner Architects  - They use architecture to help missionaries bring the gospel to the un-reached while setting ministries up for decades of impact in their communities and nations.   JM's Album of the Week: Arcade Fire - WE Bradford's Book Club: The Language of Heaven: Critical Questions About Speakin...

This week we discuss Roe v. Wade and how Christians can have a distinct voice by approaching this issue with conviction and compassion.    JM's Album of the Week: ABBACASA PROJECT - "Lone White Dove" (Single) Bradford's Book Club: Surprised by Jesus: Subversive Grace in the Four Gospels    

This week we continue our Meet A Member series with SVCC member Daniel Lawson! JM's Album of the Week: Shades - Wanderings. This the debut full length album from Shades. Click the link for streaming and purchasing options https://linktr.ee/shadessongs Bradford's Book Club: Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis (Jonathan's Pick)

This week Brad and Brooke Premo sat down for a conversation with Emily Grace Ames. Emily is a licensed professional counselor, a nationally certified counselor and the founder of Greenhouse Counseling in Birmingham, Alabama. They specialize in helping women navigate the challenges and transitions of different seasons of life. Greenhouse also provides counseling in outdoor spaces to utilize the hea...

We continue our Meet a Member series and interview long time SVCC member, Lisa Theus!    JM's Album of the Week: Shades - "King of Kings" (Single) & Shades - "Have Mercy" (Single) Both of this week's singles are off the debut album from Shades titled Wanderings which will be released on Friday, April 29th.  LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON APPLE MUSIC SHADES ON BANDCAMP Bradford's Book Club: The Life W...

This week Jonathan expands on his sermon about the Lord's Prayer and discusses the why, how, and what of prayer. As always you can email us at Midweek@shadesvalley.org.   JM's Album of the Week: "You're Here With Me" - Shades (new single) CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON SPOTIFY CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON APPLE MUSIC Bradford's Book Club: The Divine Hours (Vol. 3): Prayer For Springtime: A Manual For Prayer b...

John-Mark Dorough, Jeremy Moore & John Ball are releasing their debut album titled Wanderings under the moniker of Shades. In this episode, they shared stories behind the making of the record and the writing process of these songs. Please consider supporting this project via Venmo or PayPal (see links below).  The first single "You're Here With Me" will be available on all streaming platforms Frid...

This week we interviewed Mark Lewis. He is the director of the EFCA ReachGlobal Crisis Response Team. We discussed the Crisis Response efforts on the border of Ukraine, as well as their efforts in responding to the tornados that just hit New Orleans yesterday.  Click here to learn more about this ministry: https://crisis-response.ministries.efca.org To read the ReachGlobal Crisis Response blog cli...

The McClungs have been training for long-term ministry over the past two years with Youth With A Mission in Tyler, Texas. They have envisioned joining Meg’s sister Erin and brother-in-law, Greg, in Poland (also with YWAM) at some point, but due to the current war in Ukraine, they are leaving to spend the next two months ministering to refugees. Please keep them in your prayers as they travel and s...

This week we sat down with SVCC member and famous inhabitant of the Midweek Email Corridor, Doug Abernathy!   JM's Album of the Week: Incubus - Morning View Bradford's Book Club: Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism by Gavin Ortlund

The season of Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday and we thought since we reached our 100th episode last week that we would throwback to our first very episode titled "The One About Ashes & Death". Be Kind & Rewind! JM's Album of the Week: Louis Prince - Flounder Bradford's Book Club: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop

100 Episodes!!! We celebrated our 100th episode with a live recording in the sanctuary at SVCC. Thanks to all of the listeners that support Shades Midweek. We hope you enjoy this episode featuring many special guests, lightning rounds, SVCC trivia and more!   JM's Album of the Week: Batman Forever Soundtrack (Special emphasis on Kiss From A Rose by Seal) Bradford's Book Club: Difficult Riddles For...

This week we answer more questions from SVCC member, Doug Abernathy! Join us for Shades Midweek Live next Wednesday, February 23rd as we celebrate the 100th episode of Shades Midweek! JM's Album of the Week: Chris Other - Meeting You Between Spring And Summer Bradford's Book Club: The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross (Short Studies in Biblical Theology) by Patrick Schreiner & Dane Ortlund...

This week we answer questions from SVCC member, Doug Abernathy about worship planning, song selection and Santa Clause.  Make sure to join us for our 100th episode live recording at SVCC on Wednesday, February 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm! JM's Album of the Week: Anaïs Mitchell - Anaïs Mitchell  Bradford's Book Club: Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John & Julie Gottman