Prince of Peace

Ask The Pastors (I’ve Been Meaning to Ask...)

(Natalia Terfa & Jenny Sung) As we do from time to time, we put the usual preaching schedule on hold while we explore public theology together. We will again field questions from the congregation around the theme of things that cause us to doubt or question. Song: I've Found My Way by Hallman Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

Where Does It Hurt? (I’ve Been Meaning to Ask...)

(Natalia Terfa) This week’s question implies that all of us have known pain and suffering. In order to cultivate connection, we must first get curious about the pain others carry and the pain we carry ourselves. Before we can act, we must first acknowledge and believe the pain is real, for bearing witness to each other’s pain helps us cultivate compassion. Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 Song: Intimacy by Alex Kehm Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

Where Are You From? (I’ve Been Meaning to Ask...)

(Jenny Sung) The story of Jesus calling the disciples provides a helpful charge for the whole series: to “come and see” what the journey holds. In this first week, we wish to address how the question, “Where are you from?” is sometimes coupled with assumptions, judgments, and even microaggressions—all of which can be exhausting and painful to receive. Our hope is to acknowledge, disrupt, and release the assumptions we hold about others. In order to build connection and trust, we need to listen to each other’s stories and experiences to learn who and what has shaped us. We also need to feel seen and known for who we are. Scripture: John 1:25-51 Song: I Can't Let You Go by John Runefelt Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

At The Feet of Jesus

(Jenny Sung) Maybe the story of Martha and Mary is more about throwing cultural norms out the window. Because of who God is we are no longer prisoners to “shoulds” and “oughts”We are resurrection people do we live most of our lives as prisoners captive to the demands and expectations of this world or do we live like people who have been set free and extend that freedom to others? Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Song: Wilder by Gamma Skies Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

Among the Wolves

(Jenny Sung) Jesus sends out the 72 without anything except one another and the wild Holy Spirit. How do we respond when it feels like we are among the wolves? How is God inviting us to be glimpses of the dome where God reigns on earth as it is in heaven? How can we share the gifts God gave us such as grace and love which leads to life and freedom. Instead of succumbing to the tools, the world uses that lead to death and destruction? Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Song: Love Love by Heyson Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

Fruit Season

(Natalia Terfa) A well-known set of verses are in front of us today, but I wonder if we’ve ever subjected these “fruits of the spirit” to the text-context loop I talked about a few weeks ago. We are reminded that when the spirit is present and active, certain “fruit” follows. How might we seek this kind of fruit season work and life in our current day and time? Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-23 Song: Polyandry by Dajana Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

Unbound

(Jenny Sung) The glory of God is humans fully alive, and yet the world often prefers us bound. How is the Good News of God inviting us into fullness and deliverance? Can we even imagine what it could feel like to be that free? Scripture: Luke 8:26-39 Song: Demons (In My Mind) by Lvly feat. Milva Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

Wild and Free

(Natalia Terfa) Jesus tells the disciples that the spirit will come to help guide them and lead them and speak for God out in the world once Jesus is gone. What does this mean exactly? How do we know what to look for and who to listen to? Who or what is the Holy Spirit anyway?  Scripture: John 16:12-15 Song: Himalayan Moon by Aerian Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website