Word Continues

The Gospel of Mark moves along quickly as pastors Greg and Damen join in to talk about the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Here are their first thoughts on Mark 1:21-45.

What do you know about Zechariah and who do you think should get to name his baby? Pastors Greg and Damen offer their first thoughts on Luke 1:57-80.

And Mary said... Pastors Greg and Damen enter into a discussion on Mary's powerful proclamation in this episode of First Thoughts On Luke 1:46-55.

This week pastors Greg and Damen take a sneak peak at the cantata Bearers of the Divine by Hannah Jensen-Heitmann! This original work incorporates a variety of scriptural narratives and they all get mentioned here.

It's Advent 1 and pastors Greg and Damen are here to share their first thoughts on Jeremiah, Mark, and messiahs. Check out their first thoughts for Nov. 27, 2023!

What once was lost... Pastors Greg and Damen take a look at 2 Kings and consider how best to keep track of our faith foundations.

Hey, what kind of grape are you? Good? Wild? Rotten? Pastors Greg and Damen offer their first thoughts on Isaiah 5:1-7, 11:1-5.

Damen's back! Where was he? Who knows?! What we do know is that in this check-in Pastors Greg and Damen discuss Hosea, the judgement and mercy of God, and All Saints Day. Enjoy this check-in for Hosea 11:1-11 from November 6, 2023.

King David goes dancing in this week's Monday Check-In! Did his team make it into March Madness? Why is David so happy?! Pastors Greg and Damen discuss in this check-in for 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 6:1-5.

Pastors Greg and Damen join together for a chat about Ruth, Naomi, and what happens when people of faith dedicate themselves to one another. Enjoy this conversation about Ruth 1:1-18!

It's another foundational text as pastors Greg and Damen take a look at Deuteronomy 6:1-9. Enjoy this check-in for Monday, Oct 2, 2023.

Vocation, sandals, and priests! Oh, my! In this discussion of Exodus 3, pastors Greg and Damen talk about just about anything and everything. Enjoy this check-in for Monday, September 25, 2023.

We haven't checked in on that rascal Jacob for a while. What do you think he's up to these days? Pastors Greg and Damen are here to discuss the life and time of Jacob and how it might relate to our own travails. Enjoy this check-in based on Genesis 32:1-12, 22-31.

Following the 150th celebration, pastors Greg and Damen take a look at Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 and discuss Sarah, her laughter, and the humanity of biblical stories. Enjoy this check-in from Sept. 12, 2023!

Pastors Greg and Damen offer "insights" on the scripture to be used for the 150th celebratory worship service! Can anything shake the cloud of witnesses? Find out in this discussion of Hebrews 12!

Pastors Greg and Damen make a return trip to the first two chapters of Exodus as they continue to explore the story of Shiphrah, Puah, Pharaoh's Daughter, and many more! Enjoy this check-in from August 29, 2023.

Pastors Greg and Damen take time this week to explore the first two chapters of Exodus. Just what are they up to?!

It's back to school time! Pastors Greg and Damen read a bit of Romans and talk about how Christians are called to help create communities of love and mutual support. Enjoy this conversation for Romans 12:3-18.

Pastors Greg and Damen read a book and chat about the changing nature of everything! Doesn't that sound like fun? Here's the Monday Check-In from July 24, 2023 featuring Mother Bruce and Genesis 18:20-33.

The pastors return with a conversation about the temporal nature off all things, Psalm 57, and a children's book! Sounds about right doesn't it?

What's your identity? Pastors Greg and Damen discuss Moses, Go & Serve, and the concept of identity in this week's check-in based on Exodus chapters 3 and 4.

On this Monday(ish) Check-In Pastors Greg and Damen talk about the trinity (kind of) and the great commission. Enjoy this conversation for 2 Cor 13:11-13 and Matthew 28.

In this week's truncated episode Pastors Greg and Damen discuss the Holy Spirit and its various forms and functions. Enjoy the Check-In from Monday, May 22, 2023.

The Apostle Paul: genuine or up to something? Pastors Greg and Damen discuss in the check-in for Acts 17 from May 8, 2023.

Pastors Greg and Damen get a little playful as they discuss lakes, Jesus, and narrative composition. Enjoy this check-in which examines Luke 24.