Salt, light, and the law. “Sometimes the Gospel is comforting and sometimes its afflicting, it depends where you are in the story.” In this episode we dive into the Gospel where Jesus talks about what it means to be a disciple. What does it mean to be the salt of the Earth or the light of the world? This is the Gospel lesson for Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Discussion Questions:

1. Where do you see yourself in the reading?

2. How have you heard “the salt of the Earth?” used before? What does it mean to you?

3. How were taught about Jesus “fulfilling the law”?

4. What do you think this “fulfilling the law” has to do with our call to be a follower of Christ?

5. What is the salt of the Earth or the light of the world?

6. What does this tell you about God?

The Beatitudes is one of Jesus’ most famous chats. But what does it really mean? What does it mean for our lives as followers of Christ? Dive in with Pastor Lindsey and Pastor A.J., as we discuss justice and what these blessings mean for our lives. This is the Gospel lesson for Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Discussion Questions:

1. Does the difference between “blessed are the poor” and “blessed are the poor in spirit” mean something different to you?

2. What difference does it make to say “happy” instead of “blessed”?

3. What does justice mean to you?

4. What do you think justice has to do with the Beatitudes?

5. What do you think Jesus thinks justice is?

6. What does this tell you about God?

This isn’t your grandmother’s Advent devotional. Advent After Dark’s final episode is a provocative, thoughtful, and surprisingly tender journey into the Bible’s most sensual book: Song of Songs. We unwrap a new layer of sacred desire, embodied spirituality, and poetic longing—inviting listeners to see scripture with fresh eyes and maybe blush a little along the way. It’s love poetry so lush it borders on scandalous. And yet, it’s right there in the Bible—celebrating bodies, consent, agency, and the fierce power of love.

Discussion Questions:

1. What emotions come up when you hear scripture described as erotic?

2. How does the incarnation shape your understanding of the human body?

3. How does this challenge or affirm your understanding of biblical relationships?

4. God is not mentioned once… Why is this here?

5. What does this tell us about God?