Harmony Springs Gives Voice

Harmony Springs Youth and Justice Intern Kevin Poe hosts a discussion with Pastor's Joel and Jennifer examining a historical-critical view of scripture. How does understanding the history of the Bible contribute to our understanding? Can deconstructing our belief systems be helpful in our spiritual understanding of scripture, ourselves, the church and human nature? 

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Harmony Springs Gives Voice explores doing church differently with a broad and inclusive definition of community. Read our blog, and/or listen to episodes at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com

HSGV is a project sponsored by Harmony Springs Church, located in Green (Akron), OH. Harmony Springs is a progressive, inclusive, and affirming spiritual community seeking to cultivate hope and love by living in the way of Jesus with grace and peace in our community and world, trusting God in all things.

Pastor's Joel and Jennifer are joined by Harmony Springs new Assistant Garden Manager Kristy Doering to discuss the Community Garden CSA Project Harmony Springs has been developing over the last 3-4 years. a Church Supported Agriculture (CSA) project is our innovative way to address food insecurity in our area in collaboration with community partners. Hear about how Harmony Springs has been developing this garden and what is ahead for the project.

Thanks for listening! We'd love to hear from you. Send us a voicemail by visiting https://anchor.fm/hsgv/message

Read our accompanying blog and/or contact any of our regular podcasters by visiting us at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com.

Harmony Springs Gives Voice explores doing church differently with a broad and inclusive definition of community. Read our blog, and/or listen to episodes at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com

HSGV is a project sponsored by Harmony Springs Church, located in Green (Akron), OH. Harmony Springs is a progressive, inclusive, and affirming spiritual community seeking to cultivate hope and love by living in the way of Jesus with grace and peace in our community and world, trusting God in all things.

Join guest Rayshawn, Greg, and Jennifer as they discuss historical figures, cultural appropriation and corporate logos, dominant culture and code-switching, and the need for people - whites predominantly - to reach across the aisle and see life from another's shoes. 

New Hallmark holidays seem to popup all the time. American Greeting Co. is notorious for inventing "love" holidays like sweetest day. How does love play a part in our lives, our spiritual life and relationships. Pastor Jennifer and Liz talk love, relationships and noodle boards. 

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Read our accompanying blog and/or contact any of our regular podcasters by visiting us at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com.

Harmony Springs Gives Voice explores doing church differently with a broad and inclusive definition of community. Read our blog, and/or listen to episodes at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com

HSGV is a project sponsored by Harmony Springs Church, located in Green (Akron), OH. Harmony Springs is a progressive, inclusive, and affirming spiritual community seeking to cultivate hope and love by living in the way of Jesus with grace and peace in our community and world, trusting God in all things.

"Christian" participation in the January 6 uprising at the nation's Capitol was undeniable. Signs reading 'Jesus 2020' and 'Jesus Saves' accompanied a cross erected in front of the Capitol. Is that what Christianity should look like in 2021? Pastor Joel hosts a discussion on church and politics with fellow podcaster Liz and guest Jacqui.

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Read our accompanying blog and/or contact any of our regular podcasters by visiting us at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com.

Harmony Springs Gives Voice explores doing church differently with a broad and inclusive definition of community. Read our blog, and/or listen to episodes at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com

HSGV is a project sponsored by Harmony Springs Church, located in Green (Akron), OH. Harmony Springs is a progressive, inclusive, and affirming spiritual community seeking to cultivate hope and love by living in the way of Jesus with grace and peace in our community and world, trusting God in all things.

"Happy Holidays and joyful New Year!" is a common refrain this time of year. It is a challenge when you don't feel joy and cheer during the holiday seasons. Sometimes it's because loved ones are no longer with us. How do we reconcile our feelings with the messages of joy? Pastor Joel and Pastor Jennifer talk with author, writer, and speaker Tricia Lott Williford about just that. 

Tricia discovered pain like no other in a few tragic hours when her thirty-five-year-old husband died unexpectedly a few days before Christmas. Tricia shares in this podcast about her tender, brave journey as a widow with two young boys in the agonizing days and months that followed his death. Tricia is an example that when your life falls apart—through a death, a lost relationship, a diagnosis—you want more than anything to know that your pain has a purpose. And that beyond your pain, a new day awaits.

Tricia shares thoughts from And Life Comes Back, her book that documents the tenacity of love, the exquisite transience of each moment, and the laughter that comes even in loss. This traveler’s guide to finding new life after setbacks offers no easy answers or glib spiritual maxims but instead draws you into your own story and the hope that waits for you even now. We are grateful to Tricia for sharing her hard-won knowledge that can help those who have experienced trauma and offer advice to others who love them and want to help.

"Now I know that every single day, the best and the worst, only lasts for twenty-four hours.”  —Tricia Lott Williford, And Life Comes Back

Tricia is originally from Green, Ohio now living in beautiful Colorado. 

https://tricialottwilliford.com/

If you are a part of a 'purple' church that includes a diversity of political opinions you've probably been involved in a book study. When racism rears its ugly head, we study a book. When gender inequality is recognized, we study a book. Should the church be doing more than book studies? Special guests Alan Dicken, from the Christian Church (DOC) in Ohio and Pastor of Carthage Christian Church in Cinncinati, Kevin Poe, Harmony Springs Youth and Justice Intern and Theology/Philosophy Major, and Erica Ewing, IRTF-Cleveland Intern and long time justice advocate join our conversation to give their insight on how the church can advocate for the marginalized and work for justice.

Harmony Springs Gives Voice explores doing church differently with a broad and inclusive definition of community. Read our blog, and/or listen to episodes at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com

HSGV is a project sponsored by Harmony Springs Church, located in Green (Akron), OH. Harmony Springs is a progressive, inclusive, and affirming spiritual community seeking to cultivate hope and love by living in the way of Jesus with grace and peace in our community and world, trusting God in all things.

You probably remember where you were when...Kennedy was shot, the Challenger exploded, 9/11 happened, and now an entire year - 2020 - The Coronavirus Pandemic Year. The Coronavirus pandemic has caused the landscape of our lives to shift, including how we do church. How will church change in a post-covid world? What will the pandemic show us?

Harmony Springs Gives Voice explores doing church differently with a broad and inclusive definition of community. Read our blog, and/or listen to episodes at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com

HSGV is a project sponsored by Harmony Springs Church, located in Green (Akron), OH. Harmony Springs is a progressive, inclusive, and affirming spiritual community seeking to cultivate hope and love by living in the way of Jesus with grace and peace in our community and world, trusting God in all things.

Has the Church become too complacent with Christ's calling to seek justice? How should the church respond when senseless acts of violence against people of color and marginalized groups happen? Pastor Joel, Jennifer, Liz, and Greg discuss George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others who have tragically suffered injustice. 

Harmony Springs Gives Voice explores doing church differently with a broad and inclusive definition of community. Read our blog, and/or listen to episodes at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com

HSGV is a project sponsored by Harmony Springs Church, located in Green (Akron), OH. Harmony Springs is a progressive, inclusive, and affirming spiritual community seeking to cultivate hope and love by living in the way of Jesus with grace and peace in our community and world, trusting God in all things.

'Here is the church, and here is the steeple...' the children's nursery rhyme goes. What happens when a church doesn't have a steeple?

Harmony Springs Gives Voice debut episode is all about that very question. Pastor Joel hosts fellow podcasters Jennifer, Greg, and Liz in a discussion of the pros and cons of being a church without a building like Harmony Springs has been for a decade. 

Thanks for listening! We'd love to hear from you. Send us a voicemail by visiting https://anchor.fm/hsgv/message

Read our accompanying blog and/or contact any of our regular podcasters by visiting us at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com.

Harmony Springs Gives Voice explores doing church differently with a broad and inclusive definition of community. Read our blog, and/or listen to episodes at www.harmonyspringsgivesvoice.com

HSGV is a project sponsored by Harmony Springs Church, located in Green (Akron), OH. Harmony Springs is a progressive, inclusive, and affirming spiritual community seeking to cultivate hope and love by living in the way of Jesus with grace and peace in our community and world, trusting God in all things.