Wholistic Christianity
By Reverend Shawn Garan
Wholistic ChristianitySep 13, 2021
The Gospel of Mary Part III (2024 Updated)
Part Three in our series on the Gospel of Mary.
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The Gospel of Mary Part II (2024 Updated)
Part Two in our series on the Gospel of Mary taught here at the United Church of Christ Southbury.
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The Gospel of Mary Part I (2024 Updated)
I haven't looked at the Gospel of Mary in awhile but I thought for this post-Easter season, we would drop in and take another look at this insightful discovery that may give us more of a perspective on what happened between Easter and Pentecost.
Palm Sunday Message: Temple Vs. Temple
A message given on 3/24/24 on Palm Sunday summing up the teachings we did in Jeremiah and Jonah.
The Scripture is Matthew 20:29-34.
Jonah Part (Part 4)
The conclusion to our series on the Prophet Jonah.
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The Prophet Jonah (Part 3)
Jonah 2:1-10
Part Three in our series on the prophet Jonah taught here at the United Church of Christ.
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The Prophet Jonah (Part 2)
Part Two in our study on the prophet Jonah taught here at the United Church of Christ Southbury.
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The Prophet Jonah (Part 1)
Join us for our new 2 part series on the prophet Jonah. Our text is Jonah 1: 4-17.
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Jeremiah (Part 6 Audio)
The Conclusion to our series in our Jeremiah. Our text is from Jeremiah 31: 31-34.
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Jeremiah (Part Five Audio)
Part five in our series on Jeremiah.
Jeremiah (Part Four Audio)
The fourth part in our series on Jeremiah.
Jeremiah (Part Three Audio)
The third installment on our series covering the prophet Jeremiah.
Jeremiah (Part Two Audio)
The second part in our series on Jeremiah.
Jeremiah (Part One Audio)
The first part in a series that looks at the message of Jeremiah Part One.
Jeremiah Part Five
Join us for our fifth installment on the Book of Jeremiah.
Jeremiah Part Four
Join us for our fourth installment on the Book of Jeremiah.
Jeremiah Part Three
Join us for our third installment on the prophet Jeremiah.
Jeremiah Part Two
Join us for our second installment on the prophet Jeremiah.
Jeremiah Part One
Have you ever wanted to know the big picture story of the Bible? Join us as we study the book of Jeremiah in a 6 part series on the Old Testament prophet.
The Parable of the Sower
A modern take on an ancient parable.
This is a Sunday message at the United Church of Christ Southbury.
You can find out more about us at uccsouthbury.org and
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2nd Thessalonians: Who is This Man of Lawlessness?
As I am going to try and upload a bunch of messages I have not uploaded in awhile to provide some more content. I will be staying active with my current messages so thanks for being patient and continuing to listen.
Many blessings!
Shawn
The Prodigal, the Father, and the "Good Son." (Audio)
A Sunday message give here at uccsouthbury.org
You can also find me at shawngaran.com
The Prodigal, the Father, and the "Good Son."
A Sunday message give here at uccsouthbury.org
You can also find me at shawngaran.com
The Ego & the Shadow in the Biblical Narrative
Here is a message given here at our church:
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Splitting: It's Not All Black & White
Here is a message given at our church.
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Thanks!
Shawn
James the Just (Part 4)
This is our fourth part in a series on the Letter of James, brother of Jesus.
James the Just (Part 3)
This is third part in a series on the Letter of James, brother of Jesus.
James the Just (Part 2)
Our second part in a series on the Letter of James, brother of Jesus.
James the Just (Part 1)
My apologies all for the late return. I will be uploading my previous messages once I get caught up here at my church. Now that we are streaming on Youtube I am able to download the messages and upload them here. Thanks for listening!
This is our first part in a series on the Letter of James, brother of Jesus.
The Discipline of Simplicity
In this message we cover the Discipline of Simplicity from the book, Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster.
The Discipline of Study
In this episode we look at the Discipline of Study and how it can inspire us to live a more Christ-like life.
The Discipline of Fasting
In this message we cover the discipline of fasting.
The Discipline of Prayer
In this episode we talk about the Discipline of Prayer in the life of a Christian. We are looking at the second chapter of Richard Foster's book, The Celebration of Discipline.
The Discipline of Meditation
In this new season we will be looking at the book, "A Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster. It is considered a Christian classic and I believe it points us in the right direction as it promotes the practice of Christianity, giving us instructions on how to live as a believer instead of just as a spectator of Christ's life.
In this episode we will be looking at the Discipline of Meditation.
The Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 4
This week we continue our study of Hebrews.
The Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 3
This week we continue our study of Hebrews.
Hebrews Chapter 2
This week we continue our journey through the Book of Hebrews.
The Messiah's Donkey
This week we celebrated Palm Sunday and this message speaks to that day in the life of Jesus, when he entered into Jerusalem with palms waving and riding on a donkey.
What Did Jesus Teach? (Sermon on the Mount)
In this message we talk about the first part in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
The Symbol of Fire in the Bible
This is an older sermon I preached that I had posted on Youtube a year ago. It has gotten some traction there so I thought I would post it here as a podcast.
The Symbol of the Cross (Part 2)
In this episode we look at what the cross really was for Jesus and what it is for us.
The Symbol of the Cross (Part 1)
In this episode we look at what the cross really was for Jesus and what it is for us.
Baptism, The Beginning of Our Spiritual Quest
In this episode we look at what baptism symbolizes in the life of a Christian. I call it the initiation into the Christ Quest as it marks the commitment to raise up our children not just as physical beings but also as spiritual beings.
Baptism by Water, Baptism by Spirit
What is the difference between water baptism and baptism by the Holy Spirit? Today we look at Acts 8:14-17.
The Mystery of the Ages
Here is my first official sermon delivered at the United Church of Christ in Southbury, CT. The text we looked at today was the letter to the Ephesians chapter 3 verses 1-12. You can join us each week on Zoom by visiting our website: https://www.uccsouthbury.org
The Mystery Behind the Nativity (Short Version)
Here is a clip from my Christmas message preached on 12/19 on what the Nativity means for me.
The Legend of the Nativity
This week we look at the symbolic meaning of the Nativity.
A Simple Guide for Behavior
Here is another sermon I preached back in 2020 on Matthew 7.
The Parable of the Talents
Here is a message I preached back in 2020 on the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25: 14-30
Carl Jung & Christianity Podcast Preview
Check my previous episodes to find the full series on this subject.