House of Learning Podcast

The Great Banquet, Honor, and Humility

The Great Banquet Honor and Humility

 

The parable of the great banquet teaches us about how we treat others as we pursue honor and value, Join Richard, Amber and Ryan as they discuss the challenges Jesus throws down about God’s preferences for the outsider.

 

We mentioned Kenneth Bailey’s excellent book Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, and the messianic banquet found in Isaiah 25.

 

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

 

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

 

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

The Samaritan, Compassion, and Culture

The Good Samaritan is a classic parable that has often been used generously for philanthropic work as well as other niceties, but what did Jesus mean when he taught this parable? Join Richard, Molly, and Amber as they unpack this parable from different perspectives. 

 

Verses we mentioned: Leviticus 19, Deuteronomy 6, Luke 10

 

Resources we mentioned: Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth Bailey 

 

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Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

 

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

 

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Meet the Team: Hakeem's Gospel Story

Back in our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we get to sit down with Hakeem Bradley. We discuss his passions, his background, his new role at Westside, and what lights his heart on fire. We also take a moment to grieve the tragic shooting of Jacob Blake, giving space for lament over these circumstances. 

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

 

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

 

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share it with someone.

 

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20-second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Should Churches Gather?

The desire to meet again in person is burning in all of our hearts, so we take some time to unpack what the Bible has to say about whether we should gather. Join Molly, Richard, Ryan, and special guest Keithen Schwahn as we unpack what the Scriptures can teach us about loving our neighbor, our city, and our world. 

 

Verses we mentioned: Jeremiah 29:7, Matthew 5-7, Matthew 28:19, Romans 14:15, 1 Corinthians, Philippians 2

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

 

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

 

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share it with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Spiritual Rhythms: Becoming Your True Self

This pandemic has taken a toll on our spiritual and emotional health. Some even say the lockdown may affect our personality. This week, Molly, Hakeem, and Richard chat through what it means to reestablish rhythms, take time to let go of the false self, and how quarantine might be a great place to unpack it all. 

 

Resources we mentioned: The Gift of Being Yourself by David G. Benner, Drama of Scripture by Bartholomew and Goheen,  Goals vs Rhythms article by Jefferson Bethke, How Lockdown may Affect Personality article.  

 

Verses we mentioned: Psalm 69,  Philippians 2:4-12

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

 

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

 

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share it with someone.

 

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20-second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Responding to Racial History

Responding to Racial History 

 

Copy: This week, we take a look at Oregon’s history and formation as a state that considered itself a white utopia. We introduce and explore an unpopular topic:  the history of racism in Oregon. Join Hakeem, Molly, and Richard as we chat about this reality in Oregon, and how the ripple effects are still in place today. 

Resources we mentioned: Bible Project: Biblical Justice, The Racist History in Portland

Verses we mentioned: Exodus 19, 1 John 1:9

 

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

 

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

 

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share it with someone.

 

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20-second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Humility, The Pharisee, and the Tax Collector

Parables were one of the primary ways Jesus taught and unpacked the secrets of the Kingdom of God. Are they relevant to us today? Is there more than one meaning?  Is there more than one meaning? Join Molly, Richard, and Hakeem Bradley as we talk through the Parable of the Tax Collector.  

 

Verses we mentioned: Luke 18:9 , Ezekiel 36, Jeremiah 31, Gen 12, Romans 4, Gen 6:9

 

Resources we mentioned:  Kenneth Bailey, Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes

 

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

 

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

 

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Leadership and Formation

Continuing on in our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we get the chance to sit down with Executive Pastor Tim McDonald to chat through what lights his heart on fire for the Kingdom of God. We get to hear a bit of his story, his passions, and about how the AJC College went from a dream to a reality. 

 

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

 

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

 

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

The Sower

Parables were one of the primary ways Jesus taught and unpacked the secrets of the Kingdom of God. Are they relevant to us today? Is there more than one meaning? Join Molly, Richard, and special guest Greg Wright as we talk through the Parable of the Sower 

 

Verses we mentioned: Isaiah 6:8-20, Psalm 135, Jeremiah 4 & 31, Ezekiel 36, Hosea 2, Isaiah 55-60, John 15

 

Resources we mentioned:  Kenneth Bailey, Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes

 

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

 

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

 

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.

Passion for the Word of God

Passions are contagious, and we took some time this week to sit down with one of our team members, Amber Dillion, to hear about hers. From Biblical literacy to the gospels, the Greek language to Jesus as the Son of God, Amber unpacks her passion for the Word of God with us. Be warned, you might fall in love with the Bible all over again after this. 

Resources we mentioned:

Readers Bible, Learn Biblical Greek with Bill Mounce 

Verses we mentioned: Luke 16 (15-17), Romans 12:1-2, Philemon 1:17

Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast.

This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon.

 

AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college.

 

To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling.

 

If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share it with someone.

And if you have a question you’d like us to chat about, please let us know!

You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20-second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we’d love to include it in a future episode.