JBC Connect

Christmas: God's Word Never Fails

Pastor Sam shares about how Christmas is the time to remember God's great faithfulness in our lives. May you all find renewed hope knowing that our Savior is born!

Paradox: An Advent Meditation

This is a meditative audio visual art collaboration contemplating the Hope of God in our most difficult moments. Before the film begins, Daniel Kytonen and Pastor Sam share their thoughts and process on how this collaborative project came about for Advent. While this was created for video you can listen to the audio of it on this podcast. If this season is hard, may you know that the Compassionate Light of God is there with you in the darkness.

God, Disability and the Resurrection

This message reflects upon the need for us to have a gospel that addresses people of all abilities. Is our understanding of healing and the resurrection sufficient to include all people? Are we a church that seeks to truly welcome all with the good news of God?

Discussing the book "Sacred Decisions" by Marcia Patton and Nora Percival

In this episode, Rev. Dr. Marcia Patton and Nora Percival discuss their latest book, "Sacred Decisions: Consensus in Faith Communities". We talk about the counter-cultural nature of consensus, its spiritual foundations, and its hope for a divided world. The book is released through Judson Press and is now available for order through a wide range of retailers.

Life Together - Rev. Douglas Avilesbernal

Ephesians 4:11-16 Rev. Avilesbernal, our Executive Minister of Evergreen shares with us his thoughts on the need for valuing our past, our community and our diversity.