The Unbroken Ground

Season 2: Ep. 27 - Does God Really Love Me?

Walking alongside others, especially youth, in ministry one of the most common topics is God's love. As humans hoping to connect with a spiritual being in God, we find it hard to believe that God loves us. We hear God loves us unconditionally, but do we believe it? We see how hard it is to make relationships work among humans, and we convince ourselves it must be that hard between us and God. Not only that, but no one knows us like we do. All the dark thoughts, evil impulses, and sins that can be a part of our story must surely disqualify us from the love of God. And yet, Jesus tells simple stories to remind us it does not. A lost coin, a lost sheep, and a prodigal are the examples he used to teach God's love. 
 
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Season 2: Ep. 26 - Old

What is so wrong with getting old? American Culture is built around staying young, healthy, and beautiful for as long as you can. But in God's kingdom, it is those peopl who have lived lives for decades as they chase after God that have great honor. How can our communities reclaim the prestige of being old? We live in such a time where generations are purposefully pitted against each other. How do we redeem this into a community where people of all ages are welcome and honored? 
 
Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce:
Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters
Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com)
https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground
email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com

Season 2: Ep. 25 - Community

Who is in your community? Despite our many efforts to make following Jesus about a singular, personal experience - it just doesn't work that way. Much of the Bible is written to groups of people or communities. Even the most singular verses have the background and understanding that they are to be lived out in a community of people. So who are you intentionally following as an apprentice to Jesus? Who are you walking with shoulder to shoulder each day? Who are you calling to follow you, as you follow Jesus? We aren't meant to do this alone. So find your community (if you don't have one), and let's start spurring on each other to love and good deeds! 
 
Other ways to interact with and find more content I produce:
Called Out • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters
Unbroken Ground - Exploration of Christ, Community, and Creativity (patheos.com)
https://www.facebook.com/theunbrokenground
email – theunbrokenground@gmail.com

Season 2: Ep. 24 - Not Knowing

Is it better if God allows suffering versus actively causing it? Should God remove all suffering from my life? My finite brain and limited understanding are no match when thinking about how the world "could be." God is the good Father at work, bringing situations around for our good and His glory. 

Season 2: Ep. 23 - Does God Want Me to Suffer (part two)?

Part two of the two-part episode.  Does God want me to suffer? Does Jesus say anything about suffering? What conclusions can we make about life and what to expect in life? 

Season 2: Episode 22 - Does God want Me to Suffer (part one)

Does God want or enjoy it when I suffer? Is there a clear explanation in the Bible for why suffering exists? In part one, I will discuss issues highlighted in the OT Book of Job and questions that have existed for centuries. 

Season 2: Ep. 21 - God's Reckless Love

I'm just going to come out and admit it. The theology of God's love being reckless doesn't bother me. Mostly because we are trying to use human words and experiences to define a mysterious spiritual being. God reveals so much to us, but our knowledge and understanding barely scratch the surface. So listen in as I list three things about God's love that seem reckless from the human standpoint. Don't worry, if you want to hear about how God's love isn't reckless - well I will talk about that next week.

Season 2: Ep. 20 - Can't Sit Here

People walking through difficult parts of life make us uncomfortable. We don't know what to say or how to help. Does your community (church or otherwise) welcome the hard-to-love, to explain, to-find answers? How can you learn how to welcome those people into your life?