David Armstrong explores the tension between violent depictions of God in Scripture and the radical peace of Jesus — a vision of God not as vengeful warrior, but a protective mother who seeks peace and wholeness for all.
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John Herron explores a number of historical atonement theories about the crucifixion of Jesus and shows us how the cross is ultimately the fullest revelation of a loving, reconciling, forgiving God.
David Armstrong teaches on how our understanding of God shapes everything and challenges the idea of an angry, wrathful deity by turning to Scripture and Jesus’ life to reveal a God of love, mercy, and grace.
What begins as a story of imminent destruction ends with triumph and celebration. In Part 4, Stephanie Wilson calls us to a theology of advocacy and action, using the power, privilege, influence, and opportunity we have to seek the flourishing of all people, “for such a time as this.”
In Part 3, David Armstrong unpacks Esther’s courageous and strategic actions to save her people, showing how stepping into our own power enables us to speak up for those without a voice, trusting that hope and change are possible.
John Herron explores Esther chapters 3 & 4, where Haman plots to destroy the Jews. Mordecai urges Esther to intervene, challenging her with the powerful question: "Perhaps you were made queen for this."
David Armstrong begins our exploration of the Book of Esther, a captivating narrative from the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament and delves into themes of fear, identity, and resilience.
We explore what it means to live out the Jesus Story in our daily lives by gathering in inclusive community and nurturing spaces of growth, life, and transformation.
We explore the power of stories, reflecting upon the narrative we are living in and the invitation to embrace that we are all sacred, created in God’s image, and invited to live authentically in the story of His grace.
Stephanie Wilson speaks on ‘the antidote of enough’ that counters our cultures message that we should ‘be more, want more and have more’.
The Trinity is one of the great mysteries of the Christian faith. Jesus ultimate agenda was coming to humanity to reveal what God is actually like — a seamless, dynamic, interwoven community of love that sits at the centre of all things — and the invitation to us to participate in that love and allow it to shape who we are.
David, Armstrong, John Herron & Scott Witherick discuss the series on solitude and share some of their learning along the way.
Through solitude, we create space for God’s presence, speaking and listening to God and simply loving him and being loved. Solitude allows the Spirit of God to interject his thoughts and desires into our souls.
Solitude can be deeply refreshing, but just as often, it can feel like painful emotional surgery. In this third part Stephanie Wilson teaches that if we notice and name the pain we’ve been avoiding through distraction we allow God to forms us into the people he’s always desired us to become.
In the second teaching John Herron looks at the goal of being alone with God in the silence: ultimately to hear God’s voice over all the other voices in our head.
In this first teaching David Armstrong looks at how Solitude is not a place but a practice, one that follows Jesus’ pattern of retreating from distractions to be fully present with the Father and returning to serve in community.
The Resurrection is not a happy ending. It doesn't depend on you or need your permission. The resurrection sees Christ standing in the garden alive speaking your name and a word of possibility laced with grace, love and hope.
David Armstrong teaches on the events of Palm Sunday and the moment Jesus project goes public. In one act of parody he exposes abusive power for what it is; fearful, insecure, oppressive and violent…and simultaneously embodies a very different kind of alternative power of the Kingdom of God… co-suffering love expressed in humility and forgiveness
David, Armstrong, John Herron & Stephanie Wilson discuss the series on fasting and share some of their learning along the way.
In Part 4 Stephanie Wilson shows us the connection between fasting and justice - how this simple practice of giving away the money we would have spent on ourselves has the potential to transform not only the lives of the poor, but also our own lives and communities.