
Teaching | Man's Search for Meaning | The Sage E02
Can we be happy in the midst of our suffering? John Mark argues that meaning, more than being happy or healthy, is our core need as humans, and that suffering is one of the primary ways that we live i...
10 Jan 202551min

Teaching | The Problem of Evil | The Sage E01
Why do bad things happen to good people? John Mark tackles the question of theodicy and God's justice in this series covering the wisdom literature. This week, he explores the book of Job, and challen...
3 Jan 202558min

Teaching | Joy | Advent E03
How can we live with more joy? Ken Shigematsu explores how the good news of Jesus' birth is cause for celebration and happiness. He challenges us to draw near to the source of joy, God himself, and sa...
27 Des 202431min

Teaching | Peace | Advent E02
Why are we so anxious? Ken Shigematsu invites us to reflect on what Advent teaches about peace of heart. Drawing on Scripture, personal stories, and research, he shows how recognizing and living into ...
20 Des 202426min

Teaching | Hope | Advent E01
How do we remain hopeful in a world that's falling apart? Ken Shigematsu reflects on the paradox of Advent, where light meets darkness and hope confronts despair. He challenges us to look honestly at ...
13 Des 202430min

Teaching | Be Generous to the Poor | Generosity E04
Changing our relationship with money is one of the first and most important steps of living as followers of Jesus. In this episode, John Mark explores Jesus' teachings on generosity to the poor. He ch...
6 Des 202450min

Teaching | All We Have Belongs to God | Generosity E03
"What does it mean to steward God's resources?" John Mark explores Jesus’ countercultural teachings on generosity and stewardship, challenging us to view everything we own as a gift from God, meant to...
29 Nov 20241h

Teaching | Watch Out for Greed! | Generosity E02
John Mark explores Jesus and the New Testament authors warning against the love of money and greed, showing us that money is often an obstacle, not a boon, to the good life. He argues us that true hap...
22 Nov 202456min




















