Sacred Echo

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of new wine and the importance of remaining connected to Jesus. They explore the idea of change and how God is constantly changing and renewing us. They emphasize the need to focus on producing the fruits of the Spirit, such as love, joy, and kindness. The hosts also discuss the importance of being honest about our struggles and the impact of our lives on others. They highlight the commandment of love and the role of love in our relationship with God and others. The episode concludes with a call to stay connected to Jesus and abide in His love. The conversation explores the importance of being connected to church and remaining in God's love. It emphasizes the role of community in helping individuals stay close to God and encourages leaders to create loving communities. The conversation also highlights the need to persevere in the face of challenges and remain focused on Jesus. Takeaways Remaining connected to Jesus is essential for growth and producing fruit in our lives. God is constantly changing and renewing us, and we should embrace the process of growth. The commandment of love is central to our relationship with God and others. Honesty about our struggles and the impact of our lives on others is powerful and authentic. Staying connected to Jesus and abiding in His love is a lifelong journey. Being connected to church is important for maintaining a close relationship with God. We should help others remain connected to God, even when they are struggling. Community plays a vital role in reminding us of God's love and supporting us in our faith journey. Leaders should prioritize creating loving communities and protecting their members. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Apology 00:26 Weather Woes in Portland 01:12 The New Wine Series 04:11 Refreshing the Wineskins 05:22 Jesus' Attempt to Replenish 06:02 The Concept of Change 08:32 God's Constant Change and Newness 10:16 The Importance of Newness in Personal Growth 12:02 Renewal and Growth in Relationships 13:13 Remaining in Jesus 14:42 The Misinterpretation of Fruit 19:21 The Fruit of Love in Community 22:54 The Commandment of Love 28:11 Remaining and Abiding in Love 30:20 The Journey of Discipleship 34:01 The Commandment of Love 36:29 Pruning Distractions and Focusing on Love 37:30 The Call to Stay 38:09 Helping Others Remain Connected to God 38:59 The Role of Community in Remaining in God's Love 39:23 Leaders' Commitment to Loving Communities 40:23 Taking a Punch and Staying in the Same Direction 41:21 Conclusion and Call to Support

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of new wine and new wine skins. They explore the idea of God's ever-changing revelation and the need for flexibility and openness to present truth. They also emphasize the importance of community and the role it plays in the new thing God is doing. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for pliable containers for the gospel and the willingness to embrace mystery and change. The conversation explores the work of the Holy Spirit and the excitement and humbling experience of being a part of it. It emphasizes the disruptive nature of the Holy Spirit and the need to embrace the changes it brings. The hosts express their gratitude for being a part of God's work and encourage listeners to subscribe and engage with the Crosswalk Church community. Takeaways God's revelation is constantly evolving, and we need to be open to new insights and understandings. New wine requires new wine skins, which symbolize the need for flexibility and openness to change. Community plays a vital role in the new thing God is doing, and we should prioritize building and nurturing authentic Christian community. Embracing mystery and chaos is essential for spiritual growth and remaining open to God's leading. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Updates 03:16 New Wine Series 06:06 Understanding New Wine 11:56 God's Ever-Changing Revelation 18:10 The Need for New Wine Skins 25:08 Creating Pliable Containers for the Gospel 30:40 Embracing Mystery and Chaos 35:47 The Role of Community in the New Thing God is Doing 42:49 The Holy Spirit's Work 44:32 The Disruptive Nature of the Holy Spirit 44:58 Closing Remarks

Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to the Adventure series. They touch on authenticity, updates, and excitement in their respective locations. They explore the themes of Jesus and the Roman occupation, changing the context of culture, expectations of a new David, perspective, and the grand rescue of Christmas. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding different perspectives and the transformative power of Jesus' message. In this episode, the conversation explores the significance of the Roman world during the time of Jesus and the challenges faced by the religious elite under Roman occupation. The compromise made by the religious elite to maintain their comfort is discussed, highlighting the difficulty of recognizing the true Messiah. The price of following a Messiah and the fear of the unknown are also examined. The episode concludes with a preview of the next episode on the angel adventure. Takeaways Authenticity and being true to oneself are valued in conversations. The context of culture can be transformed by imbuing love, grace, compassion, mercy, and justice. Jesus did not come to change the culture but to change the context in which culture is found. Christmas is a perspective issue, and understanding different perspectives is crucial. The grand rescue of Christmas goes beyond political and cultural expectations. The Roman world at the time of Jesus was vast and influential, with a significant portion of the world's population under Roman rule. Jesus chose the timing of his incarnation strategically, taking advantage of the cohesion and communication networks within the Roman world. The religious elite compromised with the Roman occupation to maintain their comfort, making it challenging to recognize and accept the true Messiah. Following a Messiah comes with a significant cost, including the loss of benefits and the disruption of the status quo. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Authenticity 03:00 Updates and Excitement 06:09 Discussion on the Adventure Series 15:20 Jesus and the Roman Occupation 23:05 Changing the Context of Culture 30:31 Expectations of a New David 36:03 Perspective and Transformation 39:28 The Grand Rescue of Christmas 39:43 The Significance of the Roman World 40:13 Jesus' Timing and the Roman World 40:57 Compromises with the Roman Occupation 41:27 The Blurry Line of Comfort 42:11 Expectations of the Messiah 42:32 The Price of Following a Messiah 43:03 Fear of the Unknown 43:33 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

The hosts discuss their Christmas decorations and the risks involved in the Christmas story. They reflect on their sermons about the Bethlehem adventure and the theme of risk. They explore the inherent risk in parenting and the love of God for the underdog. The hosts also discuss the Wise Men's visit and the risk of Rome. They touch on the tragedy in the Christmas story and the beauty and tragedy of the Christmas story. They highlight the importance of different perspectives in understanding the Christmas story. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Christmas Decorations 04:13 Reflecting on the Bethlehem Adventure 06:21 Preaching on Risk 09:17 The Risk of Parenting 18:24 God's Love for the Underdog 19:08 The Inherent Risk in the Christmas Story 25:07 The Wise Men's Visit and the Risk of Rome 29:41 The Tragedy in the Christmas Story 31:45 The Beauty and Tragedy of the Christmas Story 35:03 Different Perspectives on the Christmas Story

Dave, Tim, and Paddy take on the idea of uncomfortable gratitude and talk about the upcoming series Adventure!

Dave, Paddy, and Tim take on the topic of uncomfortable unity in this episode. And make fun of Paddy about the weather.

09 Uncomfortable Diversity. Dave and Tim and Paddy introduce Jon Ciccarelli to our audience, the new discipleship pastor at Redlands and have a great discussion about Diversity within the Body of Christ.

09 Uncomfortable Series

Paddy, Tim and David take on the idea of Uncomfortable people and how we relate, and co-exist with them in church.

07 Campus Week

The pastors take a look at the incident in the Garden and talk about prayer, the need for others to keep an eye on us, and how Jesus understands all the things we go through.

The Pastors have a discussion around Suicide, what the church can do to help, and any spiritual implications that go along with it.

04a Conversation with the Gearings from Sonora

The Pastors take on the difficult conversation surrounding Demon Possession and Mental Health

Dave, Paddy, and Tim go over their thoughts as they start to work on the sermon for week 1 of the Unbroken Series on Mental Health and Faith.

01-Introduction into the Un/Broken Series at Crosswalk Church with Pastors, Paddy McCoy, David Ferguson, and Timothy Gillespie