Tabernacle Teachings

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like God stepped out of the room and never came back? We start with the raw language of lament—those ancient cries that sound like our own—and follow Scripture’s surprising reply: even if a mother forgets, I will not forget you. From there, we press into a bigger frame where spiritual orphanhood is a felt story, not a final reality, and where the Bible calls us heirs rat...

Send us Fan Mail Faith is not falling apart because people got bored; it’s straining under a story that begins with distance instead of belonging. We open with the hard numbers on declining church attendance and take a bold step upstream to ask why the foundation feels like sand. From there we travel into Exodus, where Egypt becomes more than a place—it becomes a mindset of scarcity, fear, and sel...

Send us Fan Mail What if the distance you feel from God is a story you inherited, not a reality you must endure? We pull at the final thread of an old foundation—the belief in separation—and watch it unravel into something far more hopeful: a life grounded in union, belonging, and breath. From the garden to Pentecost, the biblical arc pulses with nearness. God clothes, protects, speaks, dwells, an...

Send us Fan Mail What if the core assumption many of us grew up with—being born with a sin nature—isn’t what Scripture teaches? We take a hard look at the origins of “original sin,” how Augustine’s legal mindset reshaped earlier thought, and why Paul’s timeline of imputation challenges the idea of congenital guilt. Along the way, we return to the Hebrew and Greek roots of sin—chet and hamartia—and...

Send us Fan Mail What if the Garden of Eden isn’t a courtroom but a classroom—and what happened there wasn’t a crime, but a choice? We open season two by re-reading Genesis 2–3 with fresh eyes, asking hard questions about language, tradition, and how our picture of God was formed. Every tree is called good, even the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. That detail, along with the order of the t...

Send us Fan Mail What if the story you’ve been told about God—and about yourself—has been missing the point? We open season two by laying out a clear arc that moves from orphan thinking to adopted heirs, from heirs to ambassadors, and finally to a sovereign people who carry love with authority. Rather than stacking more rules, we trace the larger narrative of Scripture: our original design as very...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if traditions might lose their essence when practiced without reflection? Join me as we explore the deeply spiritual practice of communion, or the Eucharist, in the Christian faith. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what has become a mere ritual for many and rediscover the profound fellowship and remembrance that communion offers. By revisiting th...

Send us Fan Mail Can a church truly serve its community if its resources are underutilized? What if we told you that your local church could become a beacon of hope and service simply by rethinking how it uses its existing resources? Join us this week as we reflect on the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25:14-30, and challenge the status quo of resource management within a local United Methodi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt let down by an institution you looked to for support? Discover how, as a single mother, I faced financial struggles in the suburbs of Washington DC and found myself grappling with the priorities of my local and the larger universal church. Starting with a reading of Psalm 121, we set the scene for a poignant reflection on the church's mission and purpose. T...

Send us Fan Mail What if it took a disaster to reveal the best in all of us? Reflecting on the recent devastation of Hurricane Beryl in Texas, we compare it to the unforgettable impacts of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This episode delves into the profound ways crises shape human behavior and ignite extraordinary acts of selflessness and unity. Hear vivid recollections of diverse communities transcen...

Send us Fan Mail What if the church, much like a family, could revolutionize our sense of unity and purpose? Join us as we navigate the profound relational structure of the church with Jesus at its helm, akin to the life-giving flow of water from Arctic glaciers. We unpack the symbolism of Ephesians 4:11, exploring how apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are streams channeling t...

Send us Fan Mail Can modern Christian communities learn valuable lessons from the structure of hippie communes or even cults? Join us as we unpack this provocative question, drawing from the rich metaphors of the church found in Acts 2:42-47. We'll explore how shared meals, fellowship, and mutual support can help us build Christ-centered communities that mirror the heavenly community demonstr...

Send us Fan Mail Can the simple act of breathing hold the key to understanding the divine? Discover how breath, spirit, and life are interwoven in Scripture, offering profound insights into God's presence within us. This episode uncovers the hidden spiritual truths behind the Hebrew word "ruach" and the Greek "pneuma," both translating to spirit and breath. By examining pi...

Send us Fan Mail When does life truly begin? Explore the fascinating intersection of science and scripture as we uncover the importance of our first breath, guided by Genesis 2:7. You'll discover how the breath of life is not just a physical act but a profound spiritual moment, linking the birth and the essence of life to the Holy Spirit. We'll also discuss the poignant moment of death,...

Send us Fan Mail Embark with us as we navigate the intricate landscapes of Hell and the afterlife, illuminated through the lens of evangelical Christianity. Unravel the nuances of "Four Views on Hell," where theologians debate the destinies awaiting us beyond life's veil. With each perspective — from the traditional fire-and-brimstone to the merciful annihilation or the hope of univ...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the mysteries of God's very essence and how it influences every aspect of our lives and faith. Our latest episode takes you on a profound exploration of the ontology of God—an endeavor that promises to deepen your understanding of scripture and the way we view our existence. We delve into the scriptural heartlands, drawing from passages like Mark 10:18 and 1 John 4:8,...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself pondering the origins of our connection with the divine, or how our choices shape our existence? Embarking on a narrative voyage with Love Boomerang, we explore these metaphysical curiosities within the realms of an imaginative creation story. In our latest podcast episode, we walk alongside Jeremiah, a representation of humanity's awakening consc...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if your perception of the divine is clouded by the lenses through which you view the world? Prepare to embark on a spiritual odyssey that reframes our understanding of God's nature, as we engage in a deeply insightful conversation about the power of perception in shaping our theology. Our perceptions act as a prism, bending and coloring our views on spi...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on an enlightening journey through the spiritual and scriptural landscape as we grapple with a question that's as ancient as faith itself: How do we understand the gender of the Divine? In this episode, I peel back layers of historical context and theological discourse, inviting you to consider a God who transcends our gender binaries. We navigate the Hebrew scriptures...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on an enlightening quest with us as we unravel the essence of divine love and its role in shaping our understanding of God's judgment. Venture beyond conventional beliefs to embrace a narrative where God's discipline is likened to that of a nurturing parent, not the harbinger of eternal punishment. As we dissect the notion of being made in God's image, we con...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered that true evangelism might be more about love than fear? Prepare to have your perspective shifted as we embark on a journey to rediscover the heart of sharing the good news. We're tearing down the common narrative of using hell and sin as scare tactics and instead, embracing a message of joyous connection with Jesus Christ. Our discussion challenges t...

Send us Fan Mail Could your view of evangelism be rooted in fear rather than love? This episode challenges the traditional fire-and-brimstone approach to sharing the Christian faith, questioning the logic and morality behind motivating conversions with the threat of hell. We delve into a rich discussion that unpacks the incongruence between a loving God and the concept of eternal punishment, as po...