Word Continues

Greg and Damen are back after Easter and are going rogue with some non-lectionary readings for Sunday, April 23rd. Please enjoy this discussion of Matthew 6:19-21, 24 and Luke 6:17-26.

Are you an Easter Weeper? In this week's episode pastors Greg and Damen explore the connection between resurrection and weeping. Enjoy this episode on John 20:1-18.

It's the last go-round for creeds and confessions as Pastors Greg and Damen wrap up lent by taking a look at an affirmation of faith that was written by the 2019 Confirmation Class of First Presbyterian Church. Enjoy this week's check-in!

In week four of our study of some of the creeds and confessions of the PCUSA we are on to The Presbyterian Confession of 1967. In this week's check-in pastors Greg and Damen discuss applied theology and the social context within which the confession was written. Enjoy this check-in from Monday, March 13, 2023.

The examination of creeds and confessions continues on its merry way! This week we'll begin to explore the Theological Declaration of Barmen which was written in Germany in 1934. Enjoy this Monday Check-In from March 6, 2023.

It's the second of our Monday Check-Ins taking a look at the creeds and confessions of the Church. In this episode Pastors Greg and Damen examine the Scots Confession as well as Matthew 7:1-5 and 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Enjoy this check-in from Monday, Feb 27, 2023.

Pastors Greg and Damen begin the season of lent with an exploration of The Nicene Creed and John 1:1-14. Let's get into some church geekery!

In a preview of Celebrating the Gifts of Women Sunday, pastors Greg and Damen review Judges 4:1-10 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-20.

Pastors Greg and Damen continue to explore the Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel of Matthew. This time around they chat about how Jesus raises the bar of expectations for his followers. Here is the Monday Check-In for Matthew 5:21-24.

Pastors Greg and Damen are here to talk about salt, light, and fasting. Here is the Monday Check-In for Matthew 5:13-20.

In this week's episode Pastors Greg and Damen take a look at the beatitudes and explore some alternate translations. Here is the Monday Check-In for Matthew 5:1-12 from January 23, 2023.

Pastors Greg and Damen are in on a Tuesday and talk about nets, abandonment, and matters of risk-taking. Enjoy this conversation about Matthew 4:12-20 from January 17, 2023.

In this study of John 1:29-42 Pastors Greg and Damen ponder the importance of curiosity, humility, and not having the answers. Enjoy!

Pastors Greg and Damen have returned from wherever they were to have a chat about baptism! Here's the Monday Check-In (on a Wednesday) from January 4, 2023.

Is it Christmas week or Christmas Eve week? The world may never know. Whatever the case, Pastors Greg and Damen are hear to discuss things they noticed this time around the story of Jesus' birth and those who heard about it.

As Advent begins to draw to a close Pastors Greg and Damen jump into a conversation about our connection to the past, imagining their way into Jesus' birth narrative, and the meaning of Jesus' names. Enjoy this conversation from Monday, December 12, 2022.

Pastors Greg and Damen are here to discuss the third Sunday in Advent. Or is it the second? Or maybe the fourth? And are any of these things even going to take place on Sunday morning?! Who cares? They're talking about joy!

Pastors Greg and Damen are back for more Advent preparation. We continue to take a look at Isaiah and consider what pruning may need to take place in our lives and in the world. Enjoy the Monday Check-In or Nov. 28, 2022.

*Special Guest Alert* Rev. Shelli Latham join Pastors Greg and Damen for this week's Monday Check-In. The trio discusses the priesthood of all believers, being distinct without being jerks, and squirrels. Really, you should just listen and find out what is going on.

Pastors Greg and Damen take a breath from a busy week and focus on salvation, gratitude, and joy! Here's the Monday Check-In from Nov. 7, 2022.

In this week's edition of the Monday Check-In pastors Greg and Damen discuss the living inheritance of faith as they prepare to honor All Saints Day.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Pastors Greg and Damen make a slight detour to discuss Deuteronomy and first fruits in this week's Monday Check-In!

Hey, check out this interesting nugget of scripture! Pastors Greg and Damen consider the unjust judge and the persistent widow in this week's Monday Check-In!

It's episode 100!! Pastor's Greg and Damen celebrate (kind of), and talk some more about the prophet Jeremiah.

It's "Choose Your Own Sermon Week" as Pastors Greg and Damen discuss all the various routes available for Sunday morning. Here the check-in for Monday, September 26, 2022.