Soulen and Soulen
Dr. Richard Soulen and Dr. Kendall Soulen are father and son. Each is an ordained Methodist minister and each a Professor in Theology. This podcast is intended for listeners who are interested in learning more about what they believe and why the believe.
Latest episodes
Nov 18, 2020 • 21min
62. Impossible Possibilities
“Whoever saves one life saves the entire world.” This is a line from the Talmud that was used in the movie Schindler’s List (1994 Academy Best Picture Award). But how can that be so? This sermon by Dr. Richard N. Soulen seems especially relevant today during this time of national crisis. http://soulenandsoulen.com/
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Nov 15, 2020 • 23min
61. Let the Words of My Mouth
The last line of Psalm 19 begins, “Let the words of my mouth…” This is the subject of the following sermon preached by Dr. Richard N. Soulen. http://soulenandsoulen.com/.
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Nov 11, 2020 • 23min
60. And the Life Everlasting
The Apostles Creed ends with the phrase, “And the Life Everlasting.” What, exactly, does “Life Everlasting” mean? Dr. Richard N. Soulen provides a meditation on the topic. http://soulenandsoulen.com/.
http://soulenandsoulen.com/.
Nov 8, 2020 • 18min
59. Repentance for Advent
This year, Advent begins on Sunday, November 29th. You might think Advent had started weeks ago based on all of the store decorations. Yet with all of the string lights, gigantic yard balloons, or even manger scenes for sale, you won’t see a single John the Baptist. This is the topic of the following sermon delivered by Dr. Richard N. Soulen. http://soulenandsoulen.com/.
http://soulenandsoulen.com/.
Nov 6, 2020 • 24min
58. The Ecology of the Spirit
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells the parable of the Unrighteous Steward. The parable is complex and has been interpreted in different ways over the centuries. It is the topic of the following sermon delivered by Dr. Richard N. Soulen. http://soulenandsoulen.com/.
http://soulenandsoulen.com/.
Nov 1, 2020 • 28min
57. The Temptation to Despair
During the course of our life, we will face many challenges. For many, these challenges will be so difficult and great that there will be a temptation to despair. In this sermon, Dr. Richard N. Soulen discusses despair yet closes with a beautiful paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm. http://soulenandsoulen.com/.
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Oct 29, 2020 • 19min
56. Consider Yourself Important
Even small actions can have significant impacts. In the Book of Acts, Philip has a chance encounter with an official from Ethiopia… and changed his life. In this sermon, Dr. Richard N. Soulen discusses the power you have to make positive change in the world around you. http://soulenandsoulen.com/.
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Oct 26, 2020 • 25min
55. I believe in the holy catholic church.
The Apostle’s Creed includes the phrase,
“I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic church,”
But what, exactly, is the holy catholic church? Dr. Richard N. Soulen discusses this question in the following sermon. http://soulenandsoulen.com/
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Oct 22, 2020 • 28min
54. Not for nothing
The following sermon was delivered the Sunday after Easter. At this moment, Easter is a distant memory as Christmas decorations fills every store we visit. Now is a good time to be reminded that Easter Sunday is not the end but the beginning of our spiritual journey that carries us through the calendar year. http://soulenandsoulen.com/
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Oct 20, 2020 • 19min
53. Passion For Meaning
In the Gospel of Mark, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome were the three women to go to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus. In this sermon delivered on an Easter Sunday morning, Dr. Richard Soulen discusses our Passion for Meaning. http://soulenandsoulen.com/
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