All In

This podcast offers a reflection on the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16, and suggests what it might mean to “trust in Jesus.” 

  “All In”, podcast #154

Open Access

This podcast offers a reflection on the episode of Jesus turning over the money-changers tables as recorded in the Gospel of John, Chapter 2. We consider Jesus’s declaration that The Beloved’s house is to be a house a prayer for ALL nations (referencing Isaiah 56:7). 

  “Open Access,”  podcast #153

Getting Un-stuck

This podcast offers a reflection on the story of Jesus’s transfiguration as recorded in Mark’s Gospel 9:2-9.  This reading invites us to consider how we might connect with the God who helps us get un-stuck“God, you know that if we don’t change the direction we’re going, we’re likely to end up where we’re headed. Show us a better way. Show us your way.” – Vicki Kemper 

  “Getting Un-stuck,”  podcast #152

Flung into the Wilderness

This podcast offers a reflection on the temptations that Jesus encountered in the wilderness (as recorded in the Gospel of Mark, chapter one). Instead of considering “Who we are?” a better question might be, “Who do we want to become?” “The men and women who are truly filled with light are those who have gazed deeply into the darkness of their own imperfect existence.” – Brennan Manning

  “Flung into the Wilderness,”  podcast #151

Let’s Dance

In this reflection on the story of Zacchaeus found in Luke’s Gospel (chapter 19), we consider what it might have meant to have been “saved” by Jesus. “At the still point of the turning world, neither flesh nor fleshless; neither from nor towards; at the still point, there the dance is … “ – T.S. Eliot 

  “Let’s Dance,”  podcast #150

Healing?

This podcast offers a reflection on the healing ministry of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Mark Chapter 1. Was the idea of healing then different than it is today? “I suggest you can be healed without being cured.” – Fred 

  “Healing?”  podcast #149

Gillespie Lecture: “What’s Your Story?”

This podcast is a recording of a lecture I presented as part of the Gillespie Lecture series at the Rogue Valley Manor in January of 2024. The title is “What’s Your Story: A Narrative Approach to Meaning-Making.” 

  podcast #148

What’s Your Story slides

 

 

Power Plays

In this podcast we explore how Jesus did and did not use power in his ministry. “New life is born in a state of total vulnerability – this is the mystery of love.  Power kills.  Weakness creates.”  – Henri Nouwen 

  “Power Plays,” podcast #147

Repent! 2

This podcast offers a reflection of the first proclamation made by Jesus in Mark’s Gospel, “Repent, and trust in the Good News.” And as Archimedes famously said, “Give me a firm place upon which to stand and I can move the world.” 

  “Repent! 2”  podcast #146

Why?

In this podcast, Fred offers a reflection on how our search for a “Why” can actually make becoming free more difficult. Don’t let “Why” distract you from “Now.” 

  “Why?”  podcast #145