In Pursuit of Jesus

Book Review: Fully Human with Jesus

This book review dives into Albert Nolan's book Jesus Before Christianity. Nolan seeks to discover what we can learn from the historical Jesus as we follow Jesus in our particular historical circumstances.

Book Review: Living Fearless

Some reflections on Jamie Winship's book Living Fearless. We cover issues of identity, calling, listening to the Holy Spirit, and shutting up to listen.

Anatomy of an Apology 3

The second-to-last sermon on the parts of an effective apology, this teaching lifts up the role of repentance in bringing about reconciliation.

The Anatomy of an Apology Part 2

We continue in some nuts-and-bolts of living in Jesus' community, moving through reconciling conversations. Part of an apology involves tapping into Jesus' compassion.

The Psychology of Forgiveness Part 3

The final chunk of Emrys' conversation about forgiveness with Dr. Rob Swanson.

The Psychology of Forgiveness Part 2

Part 2 of the deep dive into the human side of forgiveness, with Dr. Rob Swanson.

The Psychology of Forgiveness Part 1

Emrys dives in deep with guest Dr. Rob Swanson on what it takes for humans like us to follow Jesus' instruction to forgive. The conversation goes long, so be prepared for three very rich episodes.

Anatomy of an Apology 1

In order to be brothers and sisters who reconcile, we need the nuts and bolts of reconciliation. Today we tackle the first steps of addressing an offended or injured sibling in Christ.

Honestly Injured

If reconciliation is the most important thing for the community of Christ, then we had better learn how to do it. Here is the first in a series of teachings on the nuts and bolts of reconciliation: being honest when we've been injured by a sibling in Christ.

The Most Important Thing

Jesus puts his teaching about reconciliation at the front end of his deeper righteousness in the Sermon on the Mount. We learn how crucial to God's community is the work of making peace.