House of Learning Podcast

Do the Elements Matter in Communion?

Guests

Richard, Ryan & Amber

 

We are having to get creative with how we do church at the moment! Join Amber, Ryan and Richard as they debate whether it matters whether we use wine or orange juice for communion, along with other related issues.

 

 

Verses we mentioned: Matt 26:17-30

 

The House of Learning podcast is produced by the AJC College team for House of Learning, a ministry of Westside: A Jesus Church

The Cross Makes a Difference

 

Join Richard, Molly, and Ryan as they chat through the importance of the cross as we approach the end of Lent and head towards Easter Sunday. We unpack not just the celebration of resurrection because of the cross but take time to travel through the holistic importance of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection and what it means for the Story of God. 

Verses we mentioned: Isaiah 53, Hebrews 4:15, Rev 22 

 

Resources we mentioned: Tree of Life Video by the Bible Project, The Crucified God by Moltmann 

 

Revival and Lament

Richard and Molly connect virtually as they unpack this thing called Revival. Come join us as we dive into the Scriptures and what they have to say about Revival. We discuss patterns of revival throughout history, and how to hold it in tension with lamenting the reality of the moment we find ourselves in.  

 

Verses we mentioned: Isaiah 32-33, John 11, 2 Chronicles 7, Psalm 44, Psalm 86, Isaiah 57, 

 

Resources we mentioned: Article by N.T. Wright from Time Magazine: https://time.com/5808495/coronavirus-christianity/

Spiritual Rhythms: Imaginative Prayer

 

For our podcast this week, Molly learns to navigate without her fellow regular, Richard! We are continuing on in our Spiritual Rhythms series, unpacking the practice of Imaginative Prayer. With all the burdens we are carrying in this season of Covid-19 and social distancing, Molly leads us through how to cast those burdens on to our friend and King Jesus. 

 

Verses we mentioned:, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:10-16, 1 Corinthians 8:2.

 

This practice was unpacked using a variety of resources, some of them being the Imaginative Prayer Practice from Practicing the Way, and How to Pray; A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig. 

Gideon's Self Isolation

 

Join Richard, Molly, and special guest Greg Wright chat through the story of Gideon as he wrestles with fear, isolation, and trusting God. We discuss some similarities to our own cultural moment, as well as some creative ways to step outside of fear and into participation in serving God's kingdom practically during Covid-19. 

 

Verses we mentioned: Judges 6, Mark 5, Ephesians 2, 1 Cor 1 

Faith and Fear: A Response to the Corona Virus

 

With all that is going on in the world right now, it is easy to allow fear to rule. Join Richard, Molly, and Dominic Done as they chat through Corona Virus, and what it looks to respond as Jesus would during a world crisis. 

Verses We Mentioned: 1 John 4:18, Matthew 6, 2 Timothy 1:7, Acts 28, Hebrews 6:19, 

Spiritual Rhythms: Fasting

 

Continuing on in our Spiritual Rhythms Series, Richard, Molly, and special guest Ruth Weller chat through the heart of Fasting. Westside has intentionally called the church to fast for our Seek Nights each month, so we spent time diving into the heartbeat behind why we abstain from food to create space to seek the face of God together as a community. 

 

 

Verses we mentioned: Psalm 35:13, 1 Kings 18-19, Matthew 6:16

 

Resources we mentioned: Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster 

Theology and Disability

 

Join Richard, Ryan, and Shelbi as they chat through the theological and practical implications of disability, and how the Church can better support the uniquely abled communities. 

Podcast Notes 

Theology and Disability Class on March 11th and 18th. Register at westsideajc.org/learn 

 

John 18: Peter's Denial

John 18: Peter’s Denial 

 

 

Continuing on in the gospel of John, Richard, Molly, and special guest Jake Inman unpacks the humanity of Peter. Join us as we talk about the moments of weakness for Peter as he denies his allegiance to Jesus three different times. 

 

Verses we mentioned: John 18:12-27, Luke 22

 

Classes we mentioned: Prayer Course: Register Online at westsideajc.org/hol

 

Spiritual Rhythms: Friendship

Friendship 

 

Continuing on in our Spiritual Rhythms Series, Richard, Molly, and special guest Tim McDonald unpack the Spiritual Rhythms of Friendship. Friendship can be tough to navigate, but it turns out that the Bible has a lot to say about the importance and blessing of friendship.

 

 

Verses we mentioned: Exodus 17:12, Proverbs 27:6, 17, 

 

Resources we mentioned: The Relational Soul by Richard Plass and James Cofield