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Disability in the Christian Tradition with Prof. Brian Brock (Podcast)
Read more: Disability in the Christian Tradition with Prof. Brian Brock (Podcast)Alt txt: Image of our guest, Prof. Brian Brock, and two of our cohosts: Stephanie Kate Judd and Dr. Madison Pierce. In this episode we’re joined by Professor Brian Brock to reflect on disability from within the Christian theological tradition. Prof. Brock holds the personal chair in moral and practical theology at the University of…
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My Body Is Not A Prayer Request with Dr. Amy Kenny (Podcast)
Read more: My Body Is Not A Prayer Request with Dr. Amy Kenny (Podcast)Alt txt: Image of our guest, Dr. Amy Kenny, next to an image of part of the cover of her book, My Body Is Not A Prayer Request, as well as images of the co-hosts on the episode from The Two Cities: Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Stephanie Kate Judd, Dr. Madison Pierce, Rev. Dr. Chris…
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Art & Faith with Makoto Fujimura (Podcast)
Read more: Art & Faith with Makoto Fujimura (Podcast)Continuing our series on Art and Culture, we are joined by Makoto Fujimura, who is the founder of the International Arts Movements and the Fujimura Institute and the author of Art and Faith: A Theology of Making (with Yale University Press). Over the course of our conversation we talk about the relationship of art to…
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How Do We Live?: Galatians (Sermon)
Read more: How Do We Live?: Galatians (Sermon)This past Sunday I had the privilege of preaching at my local church here in Minneapolis—Mill City Church. We’ve been reading through and preaching through the New Testament this year as a church, which in hindsight feels really appropriate in 2020. In this sermon I tried to provide a concise overview of the main issue…
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UNBIBLICAL!?
Read more: UNBIBLICAL!?Those of you who clicked this post after seeing the picture might think it’s a blog about the NFL’s quarterback protection policies, and my take on a biblical perspective on the matter. Well, not really. If you are curious about my opinion, I’ll summarize it with this: I can see the concern to protect players…
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Reflections on Unconditional Love
Read more: Reflections on Unconditional LoveThe concept of unconditional love is among the best-known and most-beloved of all Christian doctrines, and for good reason. God’s love for his children is unmerited; there is nothing that we can do to earn God’s love so there is nothing that we can do to be separated from it either. Nevertheless the more I…
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Christ: the Answer for Conflict
Read more: Christ: the Answer for ConflictFor many in Newton, Connecticut, the idea of celebrating Christmas ideals of cheer, joy, and peace seem inhumane this December 25th. Smiling and happiness in the face of massacre, pain, and mourning… doesn’t seem right. In fact, celebrating amidst such darkness almost brings on a feeling of shame. To do anything other than to…
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All Dogs Do Go To Heaven: A Resurrection Reflection
Read more: All Dogs Do Go To Heaven: A Resurrection ReflectionThe end of Lent is nearly a week away and Easter is quickly approaching. AND did you know that last week – March 23, 2012 – the world celebrated National Puppy Day? Now I know what you’re thinking, what does Easter have to do with puppies? The simple answer: all dogs go to Heaven. As we…