Commons Church Podcast

There are so many stories about people in the bible that, with eyes wide open, disturb. In the history of interpretation, explanations abound. We hear that these folks had it coming, that their differences were unacceptable, that they were vulnerable and weak.As disturbing as these stories feel, they don't disappear. They wait in the shadows as if to say, "Our pain is real and held by God in this sacred story."For as much as the bible is about people, it's about God. And while God elevates people to positions of priest, prophet, and king, God also pays close attention to people who exist in the margins. The assaulted partners, the tired mothers, the children forced to flee their homes. It's holy to be human.Let's examine four biblical figures, their place in the shadows of the text, and what they represent about a world where bad things happen to all kinds of people. Maybe we'll never find a hurried rescue, but instead, God revealed in the shadow lives of Bathsheba, Hagar, Tamar, and Eve. ★ Support this podcast ★

There are so many stories about people in the bible that, with eyes wide open, disturb. In the history of interpretation, explanations abound. We hear that these folks had it coming, that their differences were unacceptable, that they were vulnerable and weak.As disturbing as these stories feel, they don't disappear. They wait in the shadows as if to say, "Our pain is real and held by God in this sacred story."For as much as the bible is about people, it's about God. And while God elevates people to positions of priest, prophet, and king, God also pays close attention to people who exist in the margins. The assaulted partners, the tired mothers, the children forced to flee their homes. It's holy to be human.Let's examine four biblical figures, their place in the shadows of the text, and what they represent about a world where bad things happen to all kinds of people. Maybe we'll never find a hurried rescue, but instead, God revealed in the shadow lives of Bathsheba, Hagar, Tamar, and Eve. ★ Support this podcast ★

Upside Down Apocalypse is available July 5, 2022 In this series, we're going to take a look at a Jesus-centred interpretation of the book of Revelation. In this video we'll talk about:00:00 Introduction01:00 A Closer Look03:25 Second Chances04:40 Judgement and Redemption 06:55 Power and Control 08:29 Profound HopeThis video is part 6 of 6.Preorder links:US https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652664496&sr=8-1Canada https://www.amazon.ca/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ★ Support this podcast ★

Upside Down Apocalypse is available July 5, 2022 In this series, we're going to take a look at a Jesus-centred interpretation of the book of Revelation. In this video we'll talk about:00:00 Introduction01:15 Har Megiddo03:12 Ground Zero04:20 The Rider on the White Horse08:42 Subversion of our Expectations This video is part 5 of 6.Preorder links:US https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652664496&sr=8-1Canada https://www.amazon.ca/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ★ Support this podcast ★

Upside Down Apocalypse is available July 5, 2022 In this series, we're going to take a look at a Jesus-centred interpretation of the book of Revelation. In this video we'll talk about:00:00 Introduction01:15 All the Sevens02:40 The Trumpets06:60 A Seventh Angel10:42 Counter-NarrativeIn future videos, we'll talk about the genre of apocalyptic literature and look at some of the key moments and images from the book of Revelation.Preorder links:US https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652664496&sr=8-1Canada https://www.amazon.ca/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ★ Support this podcast ★

Upside Down Apocalypse is available July 5, 2022 In this series, we're going to take a look at a Jesus-centred interpretation of the book of Revelation. In this video we'll talk about:00:00 Introduction01:10 The Purpose of the Letters02:58 The Economy of Laodicea04:55 Water SourcesIn future videos, we'll talk about the genre of apocalyptic literature and look at some of the key moments and images from the book of Revelation.Preorder links:US https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652664496&sr=8-1Canada https://www.amazon.ca/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ★ Support this podcast ★

Upside Down Apocalypse is available July 5, 2022 In this series, we're going to take a look at a Jesus-centred interpretation of the book of Revelation. We'll start by talking about:00:00 Introduction01:20 Where Apocalyptic literature comes from 04:30 Apocalyptic Language Games09:28 666 and the Mark of the BeastIn future videos, we'll look at some of the key moments and images from the book of Revelation.Preorder links:US https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652664496&sr=8-1Canada https://www.amazon.ca/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ★ Support this podcast ★

Upside Down Apocalypse is available July 5, 2022 In this series, we're going to take a look at a Jesus-centred interpretation of the book of Revelation. We'll start by talking about:01:30 Why it's important to interpret Revelation through Jesus06:04 The purpose of prophecy in the Hebrew tradition09:40 How John uses Isaiah as the structure for his writingIn future videos, we'll talk about the genre of apocalyptic literature and look at some of the key moments and images from the book of Revelation.Preorder links:US https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652664496&sr=8-1Canada https://www.amazon.ca/Upside-Down-Apocalypse-Grounding-Revelation-Gospel/dp/1513810391/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ★ Support this podcast ★

"Genesis is a book about origins: the origins of humankind, the origins of Israel, and the origins of the unique relationship between God and a particular people." —Nahum Sarna. We will listen to the memory of ancient Israel wrapped in poetic narratives. We will spend time with the strangeness of these stories, attending to the faith embedded in them. We will let the text draw us into a cosmic account of creation, the epic beginning rooted in the stories of the ancient Near East and artfully reshaped to tell the good news: Creator calls the world into being and out of love binds Godself to it. Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann believes that the first eleven chapters of Genesis are among the most important in the bible, but they are also among the most misunderstood. So, come back with us to the origins with your big questions. Bring your daily experience of the glory and darkness of human nature. Let's wander together into the stories of falling and faithfulness. And let's listen well. ★ Support this podcast ★

"Genesis is a book about origins: the origins of humankind, the origins of Israel, and the origins of the unique relationship between God and a particular people." —Nahum Sarna. We will listen to the memory of ancient Israel wrapped in poetic narratives. We will spend time with the strangeness of these stories, attending to the faith embedded in them. We will let the text draw us into a cosmic account of creation, the epic beginning rooted in the stories of the ancient Near East and artfully reshaped to tell the good news: Creator calls the world into being and out of love binds Godself to it. Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann believes that the first eleven chapters of Genesis are among the most important in the bible, but they are also among the most misunderstood. So, come back with us to the origins with your big questions. Bring your daily experience of the glory and darkness of human nature. Let's wander together into the stories of falling and faithfulness. And let's listen well. ★ Support this podcast ★