Juneteenth and the Gospel of Shalom Deliverance, Discipleship, and Learning to Listen A Public Discipleship Discussion, 004 June, 2026 The God Who Hears What is the central story of our faith? Christians might answer that question in many ways. We speak of grace, forgiveness, resurrection, salvation, and new life in Christ. Yet beneath all of …
Between Distance and Witness Public Discipleship in a Difficult Conversation A Public Discipleship Discussion, 003 May, 2026 In recent years, conversations around LGBTQIA+ life in the church have often settled into familiar patterns. Positions are stated. Lines are drawn. Assumptions are made about who stands where. For many, this has led to a quiet withdrawal. …
In a Time of Escalation A Public Discipleship Discussion, 002 March 2, 2026 Publication Note: 002 is based on current events, not the designed flow of Public Discipleship. Within the past few days, the United States and Israel have struck Iran. Iran has struck back. Currently the conflict is spreading across the Middle East. And …
The False Choice: Loving or Holy? A Public Discipleship Discussion February, 2026 A leader in a session meeting clears their throat and says, “I think we need to make a statement. We need to take an action.” No one explodes. No one cheers. The room simply goes quiet. It’s not a peaceful quiet. It’s a …
Public Discipleship An Introduction to Public Discipleship February, 2026 Hear, O Israel: the LORD our God, the LORD is one. I have listened to faithful Christians who disagree sharply about public life—and I have learned to stop assuming that the loudest arguments reveal the deepest motives. Sometimes what I hear underneath is not hatred, but …