Passing the Peace

Forgiveness might not be the most popular topic, but we think you'll enjoy listening to this conversation about forgiveness!

Please enjoy this year's Christmas message! This episode features the church mice and their adventures on the Lighted Holiday Parade Float.

"Christian Nationalism" is a term that you may have heard lately. We'll talk about what it is, what it isn't, and how to recognize it!

In this podcast, we take a look at suffering: how it feels, what it's like, and ways to be with someone in pain. ****Please take a minute to read this special note from Laura: "The artist was showing his work in a museum in Mexico City. When I first saw it, I asked him why it was hung differently. He told me he created it during a very dark time in his life. I burst into to tears and left for a long, long walk. Also, I think my lack of church attendance is two-fold. One, as you spoke of, are the memories. The other is the position I find myself in of needing to reassure others that my family is OK. This is an often required and emotionally taxing task, as I find myself ministering to and comforting others so that they may feel Ok with our situation. Also, I believe there are correct words, for example, 'I am so sorry this happened to Elizabeth and your family.' Or, 'I think of Elizabeth often. I bet you miss her terribly.'

Her primary symptom is dementia. She was in a memory care unit, but is now at Marbridge Foundation in South Austin. We are so grateful for all those who help care for her, including all those wonderful church friends who have been there to care for my whole family!!"

Happy Easter! We hope you enjoy this special Easter episode.

Speaking in tongues -- Have you ever heard it? Have you ever experienced it? What do you think about it? Nancy and Amy explore all these questions and more in this episode of Passing the Peace.

We hope you enjoy this Christmas edition of Passing the Peace. And we also hope you enjoy the musical treat at the very end. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us to all of you.            .

This episode is great for anyone who might be going through a tough time. You'll learn about hope for the future, the experience of feeling overwhelmed, and the beauty of the serenity prayer.

We'll let the title speak for itself! ;-)

Have you ever heard of a Proverbs 31 Wife? It's a thing. In this episode, we explore how Proverbs 31 has been used (by some) as a standard for women, and we'll also explore what the text actually says.     

In this episode, we explore the strange story of Genesis 15, and we talk about the war in Ukraine        .

It's an Easter episode! Of course you can listen any time of the year, but we thought we'd release this one close to Easter so that you can enjoy it with the season. In this episode, you'll hear about vaccines, the church mice, the empty tomb, and Easter eyes. 

We can be fooled by things like big buildings, parking lots full of cars, impressive websites, or anything that seems generally popular. But if those are the kinds of things that can deceive us, what are the things we SHOULD consider? How can we find depth and meaning? And what are the signs that might be helpful when looking for a church, a spiritual practice, or any kind of organization we might want to explore? Amy and Nancy discuss these things while keeping Mark 13:1-7 in mind. Enjoy!

Please enjoy this year's Christmas message. And stay safe out there, friends! It's starting to get weird again. 

You've probably heard a lot about abortion, but here's a theological take that you may find interesting! 

In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to be depleted and how to build our spiritual reserves.

In this episode, we talk about God as Mother, the 23rd Psalm, and three questions that affect your life.

In this episode we talk about forgiveness, what it is, what it isn't, and how Christians have used the bible in both helpful and harmful ways when dealing with the issue of forgiveness.

In this episode, we talk about comparing ourselves to others, creating a society based on a round table rather than a pyramid, violence in the name of Christianity, and we ponder about how we will be changed for life after the pandemic. We also talk about Jesus cleansing the temple.

In this episode, we talk about QAnon, Jonah and "the whale," current events, and more!

In this episode, we talk about the insurrection at the Capitol, the story of Jesus' baptism in the Gospel of Mark, the pandemic, and a lot more!

This is a special Christmas Eve episode to kick off Season 2! More episodes are to come in January!

How would you define worship? What is Spirit-filled worship? Why should I bother with worship? And what is worship all about. We explore these questions and more!

If you think that Kanye West, Marvel movies, and Christ the King are three random topics that don't blend well together, then this episode might surprise you! What does it mean to say that Christ is King, and how does that make a difference in your life? Let's explore all of this together!

In a time when it seems like almost everything from education to healthcare to government to the church is either floundering or for sale, what must we do? "Do love," says Jesus. 

Crazy stories, unhealthy people, unhealthy systems and how to deal!

This episode features prominent women in the bible, misogyny in the church, and a case for female preachers!

This is part 2 of the Enneagram! Nancy and I talk about our experiences and delve deeper into some of the numbers. 

In this episode you'll learn about the Enneagram, an ancient tool used to understand ourselves and others.

Time Stamps for the Numbers:
10:35 - 8
14:00 - 9
17:00 - 1
20:20 - 2
23:30 - 3
27:40 - 4
31:20 - 5
33:38 - 6
36:40 - 7

In this episode we take a look at suffering, we explore the book of Job, and we talk about transfiguration. Somehow it all makes sense and provides a little hope and comfort for the journey. 

A look at the importance of inclusivity as well as a look at faith, community, and communion. The text is Luke 17:5-10.