Caffeinated Conversations about the Story of God

Speaking of the Word

Religion EN ↓ 31 episodes

Caffeinated conversations about the Bible, Christian thought, and how the Story of God reverberates through the stories we tell ourselves and each other. speakingoftheword.substack.com

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Caffeinated Conversations about the Story of God

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The Way of the Heart, Henri Nouwen 28.05.2024 44:07

The editor of Ecclesiastes said, “There is no end to the making of many books.” (Ecc 12:12 CSB) We agree, but some books are worth highlighting as you wade through the many writings that God has used and is using to shape his people. In this new (semi-regular) feature, we discuss and distill some of our favorite and most impactful reads. We hope this will introduce you to some helpful resources, i...

The Decalogue: An Afterword 28.04.2024 45:51

Kyle and Brandon discuss the enduring importance of the Ten Commandments, how they functioned in their ancient context, and their relevance for Jesus followers today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit speakingoftheword.substack.com

Remember and Proclaim: Communion 22.03.2024 36:34

Brandon and Kyle discuss this shared symbolic meal that Jesus instituted for his followers, its connections to other feasts, and how the Scriptures lead us to practice it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit speakingoftheword.substack.com

Remember and Proclaim: Baptism 16.03.2024 38:40

Kyle and Brandon discuss the role that multi-sensory symbolic celebrations have played in the life of God’s people, the significance of baptism, and the different approaches to it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit speakingoftheword.substack.com

Exodus 1-18: An Afterword 09.03.2024 38:40

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit speakingoftheword.substack.com

The Word in Community 23.02.2024 29:39

Brandon talks with Kyle about Christian discipleship in the context of community, various models of small groups, and challenges to pursuing the kind of community that fosters life transformation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit speakingoftheword.substack.com