This episode is a little different.

It comes out of a class project on the Gospel of John, where we were asked to wrestle with a big question:
What does atonement actually mean in John’s Gospel?

We look at Gospel of John 3:1–21, the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, and ask some honest questions. Why does Jesus talk about being “born from above”? Why does John focus on belief and life instead of forgiveness language? And what does it mean for Jesus to be “lifted up”?

Instead of giving easy answers, this episode leans into the tension. Drawing from different interpretive lenses, we explore how John presents salvation not just as something that happens for us, but something that invites us into new life, relationship, and transformation.

Because maybe atonement isn’t just about fixing a problem.
Maybe it’s about stepping into a whole new way of living.

This past Sunday looked a little different. The church gathered… and then the church scattered.

For Community Care Day, we stepped outside the building and into the community, serving, visiting, building relationships, giving, and simply showing up for people in real and meaningful ways. From yard work and hygiene kits to communion with shut-ins and fellowship at Wesley Commons, it was a powerful reminder of what the church is called to be.

In this episode, we reflect on what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ, why faith was never meant to stay inside four walls, and how simple acts of service can point people to something deeper.

Because church isn’t just something we attend… it’s something we live.

It’s Masters week… which means the azaleas are blooming, Amen Corner is calling, and the pimento cheese sandwiches are ready.

Oh, and there’s some pretty good golf too.

In this episode, we talk all things Masters. The history, the traditions, and why it truly is “a tournament like no other.” But we also take it a step further. What is it about beauty, rhythm, and shared experiences that draws us in?

Because maybe the Masters isn’t just about golf. Maybe it’s about slowing down, noticing beauty, and being reminded of what really matters.