Pastor Jim Wilhelm

The Semi-Seminarian

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Welcome to The Semi-Seminarian —where we talk about the Bible like grown-ups. Maybe you were taught the Bible as a child… or by folks who never really moved past children’s church themselves. That might’ve left you with a Vacation Bible School version of scripture in a world that demands something deeper. This podcast is for the ones asking honest questions, carrying quiet wounds, and still hoping there’s more. Around here, we wrestle with the text, laugh when we can, and tell the truth even when it stings. Because the gospel is better than you were told—and you’re not alone in wanting to beli...

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Pastor Jim Wilhelm

Episodes

No Place to Hide (For Grown-Ups) 07.04.2023 23:24

A Maundy Thursday homily.

The Calm Before The Storm (For Grown-Ups) 30.03.2023 42:26

The aftermath of the Resurrection of Lazarus up to Palm Sunday. John 11-12.

What, Me Worry? (For Grown-Ups) 23.03.2023 34:55

Part 4 of 4, Ch. 4 Book of Philippians.

Do You See What I See? (For Grown-Ups) 16.03.2023 29:10

Part 3 of 4 of a study of the Letter to Philippians. Philippians 3:1 and following.

Mind Shift! (For Grown-Ups) 09.03.2023 42:04

Part 2 of a look at the Book of Philippians, Chapter 2

What Now? (For Grown-Ups) 02.03.2023 38:15

Part One of a look at the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Philippian Church. Philippians 1:2 and following.

Why Are You Still Afraid? (For Grown-Ups) 23.02.2023 32:24

The Disciples in the storm. Gospel of Mark, Chapter 4, 35-41.

The Lydia Moment (For Grown Ups) 16.02.2023 33:13

The story of the first conversion to Christianity  in Europe. Acts Chapter 16.

Do You Believe I Can Do This? (For Grown-Ups) 09.02.2023 20:40

What kind of faith does God honor? 

Judge Not?? (For Grown-Ups) 26.01.2023 35:08

A look at Matthew 7: "Judge not, lest ye be judged."

Daniel in the Lion's Den (For Grown-Ups) 19.01.2023 39:11

The story of Daniel in the Lino's Den from the Prophecy of Daniel, Chapter 6.

In The Middle of the Fire (For Grown-Ups) 12.01.2023 30:29

What do we do when we find ourselves in the middle of a fire? The story of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego, Daniel 3.

Your Nativity Scene is Wrong (For Grown-Ups) 05.01.2023 33:00

It's an Epiphany epiphany. The difference between the Nativity and Epiphany. Luke 2 and Matthew 2.

Jesus! Is it Worth it? 15.12.2022 1:41:19

Final installment of the study of The Beatitudes. Matthew 5:10-12

The Heart of the Problem (For Grown-Ups) 17.11.2022 46:04

Beatitude #7 "Blessed are the peacemakers..." Matthew Chapter 5

Matters of the Heart (For Grown-Ups) 10.11.2022 35:14

Continuing our look at the Beatitudes, Matthew Chapter 5. "Blessed are the pure at heart, for they shall see God."

Lord. In Your Mercy (For Grown-Ups) 03.11.2022 36:54

A continued look at The Beatitudes, Matthew Chapter 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shay find mercy.

You Are What You Eat (For Grown-Ups) 27.10.2022 37:42

Our study of The Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount continues with our look at "Blessed are those that hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled. Matthew 5.

Power Under Control (For Grown-Ups) 20.10.2022 39:28

Part 3 of our look at The Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew Chapter 5.

First poor, now sad? Are you sure, Jesus? (For Grown-Ups) 13.10.2022 44:12

Part 3 of The Beatitudes. Matthew Chapter 5.

How To Be Poor (for Grown-Ups) 29.09.2022 1:33:12

Part 2 of a study of the Beatitudes, Matthew Chapter 5.

Does Jesus Want Us Happy? (For Grown-Ups) 22.09.2022 40:50

The difference between being happy and being blessed. The Beatitudes Part 1. Matthew 5

Down...But Not Out (For Grown-Ups) 15.09.2022 33:21

Samson Part 4. Judges 16:23-

Samson: Small Steps, Big Trouble (For Grown-Ups) 25.08.2022 39:12

Part 3 of 4 of Samson Judges 15-16.