Vince continues our discussion of belonging, observing some of the things about modern life that leave us feeling less human, and casting a vision for a way churches (like BLC) can help us feel more human again through multi-generational community.
Read MoreHayley and Vince kick off our new series swapping stories of their worst and best experiences of trying to belong, and discussing the unique promises of belonging within Jesus-shaped community.
Read MoreVince shares a song and a reflection on what's working right now to help him "pay attention" (pray) and perceive God. Song: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus - Charles Wesley, as arr. by Vince Brackett
Read MoreHayley shares this year’s Christmas reflection after one of our favorite celebrations of the year: our original take on the traditional Anglican Lessons & Carols Christmas service. (Image from @scottthepainter)
Read MoreOn the third Sunday of Advent, we look at the way Matthew's Christmas story (the one with the wise men following the star, and Mary, Joseph, and Jesus fleeing from Herod to Egypt) sets up Matthew's larger message about Jesus. Matthew is a subversive drama (think "Hamilton").
Read MoreOn the second Sunday of Advent, we look at the way Luke's Christmas story (the one with the angel Gabriel visiting Mary and Elizabeth, and the manger, and the shepherds) sets up Luke's larger message about Jesus. Think: "Luke is a protest song." (Art by Amber Hawkins)
Read MoreVince introduces our theme for this year's Advent (Economic Justice and the Bible's two Christmas Stories) and how to participate.
Read MoreEvery person ever has a worldview: the lens and frames of reference through which they view their world — including the authors of Biblical texts! An understanding of this can help us shape our modern culture’s application of the Bible away from terrorizing and toward life-giving. Vince and BLC’s Brad Fruhauff discuss. (Image from Scott Van Daalen on Unsplash)
Read MoreReveling in the creativity and power of storytelling can unlock some of the most life-giving applications of the Bible to our modern world. At the same time, divorcing BiblIcal narratives from their roots in storytelling can trap people in some of the most terrorizing applications of the Bible. (Image from Evan Turk's The Storyteller)
Read MoreSpecial guest Natasha Huang, a hospital chaplain, joins us remotely to talk about spiritual practice, God, and community in the midst of grief. (Image from Shifaaz Shamoon on Unsplash)
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