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S6E9: “Inigo Montoya and the Psalmist” with Cana Moore Wednesday, July 27, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Cana Moore Summary: Cana invites us into the mind of character Inigo Montoya from the cult classic film “The Princess Bride.” Then she moves deftly to the words of the Psalmist in Psalm 25 and helps us to see that God’s guidance has been there all along--if only we will ask for it. Resources + Social Media Handles: Cana on TwitterCana on LinkedInAll of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Steve G, Tom B, Sue C Support the show

S6E8: “Hospitable Leadership” with Katelyn Hargrave Wednesday, July 20, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Katelyn Hargrave Summary: As a woman called to ministry, Katelyn felt repeatedly pushed out, excluded, and heard the message that she did not belong in ministry. She resonates with this man in Mark’s Gospel who boldly heals in Christ’s name while the insiders try to invalidate his ministry. But the hospitality of Jesus is surprising, inclusive, and reciprocal. About the healer and about Katelyn, Jesus says “they belong, they’re doing my work.” To be a Jesus follower is to let go of power and ego and control, and to embrace the subversive leadership and hospitality of Jesus. Resources + Social Media Handles: Katelyn on FBKatelyn on IG here and hereKatelyn’s WebsiteAll of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Steve G, Tom B, Sue C Support the show

S6E7: “Workers in the Vineyard” with Kerri Smilie Wednesday, July 13, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Kerri Smilie Summary: This sermon dives deep into the layers of the famous “Workers in the Vineyard” parable, challenging the various ways it has been interpreted over the centuries. It’s clear that Kerri went to the text looking for a fresh word, and the Spirit provided. Resources + Social Media Handles: Kerri is a former teacher, and current ministry director at One Life ChurchKerri on FBKerri on IGAll of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Steve G, Tom B, Sue C Support the show

S6E6: “Unity: Easier Said nor Done” with Chelsea Stirman Wednesday, June 8, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Chelsea Stirman Summary: This sermon was originally preached at Cole Mill Road Church of Christ in Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy! Resources + Social Media Handles: Chelsea on FBChelsea on IGMore sermons preached at Cole Mill Road Church of Christ (Durham, NC)All of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S6E5: “Priests of Life” with Jenna Worrell Wednesday, June 1, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Jenna Worrell Summary: Peter tells the gentiles of Asia Minor (and us) how to live into their holy calling as Priests of Life. Interview (recorded summer of 2020) with Jenna included! Resources + Social Media Handles: Jenna Worrell on FacebookJenna Worrell on IGDevotionals (pdf) that Jenna collaborated onAll of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S6E4: “Joanna” with Dr. Sara Barton Sunday, May 29, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Sara Barton Summary: Who is Joanna and what surprises does she have in store for us as we consider how to follow Jesus? Resources + Social Media Handles: Sara on TwitterSara on IGhttps://www.pepperdine.edu/spiritual-life/blogcast/All of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S6E3: “The Samaritan Woman” with Claire Davidson Frederick Wednesday, May 25, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Claire Davidson Frederick Resources + Social Media Handles: Claire on FBClaire on IGAll Saints Church of Christ in Nashville, TN (Claire is the worship minister)ENGAGE Youth Theology Initiative at Lipscomb UniversityAll of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S6E2: “John 3.1-17” with Becky Frazier Wednesday, May 18, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Becky Frazier Resources + Social Media Handles: Becky on FBOtter Creek Church of Christ (where Becky is a minister)All of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S6E1: “The I Am and The Tree” with Falon Opsahl Barton Wednesday, May 11, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Falon Opsahl Barton Summary: Through true death on a tree, Jesus beckons us into true life in God's kingdom. Resources + Social Media Handles: Falon on FacebookFalon on IGSpouse of @Bartons_Abroad.Minister for @UCCMalibu at @Pepperdine.DMin at @LipscombUniversity.Friend of @KiboGroupWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S5E9: “A Woman of Noble Character: The Eulogy I Should Have Given” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Saturday, February 19, 2022 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: Grandmother Ruth was born during the Depression Era and was married to a preacher for more than 75 years. She passed away October, 2021 and this episode is the eulogy I should have given. (Note: selections from Proverbs 31 are woven throughout) Resources + Social Media Handles: All of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

Saturday, May 8, 2021 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: God tells Jonah to go. And the funny thing is, when you think about modern-day missionaries, they have a really hard time getting funding to go to places that may not be receptive. But with Jonah--he knows that they’ll turn from their ways, that they’ll repent and want to come back to YHWH. There’s no question in his mind that they’ll accept his message. He just doesn’t want to deliver it. It’s not fair. Why should they be forgiven and allowed back in? Resources + Social Media Handles: LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Lafe & Lauren R, Dave H, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B, Valerie S. Support the show

S5E7: Hosea - An Uncommon Fairytale Wednesday, March 3, 2021 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Christine Fox Parker Summary: The book of Hosea has long been one of my favorite stories. The first three chapters especially--though dark and haunting--contain the most beautiful story of love ever. It is not the story of Hosea loving Gomer despite her prostitution. Rather, it is God loving me despite mine. It is the timeless story of the persons and people of God believing themselves to be faithful to YHWH even as we chase false lovers and the unremitting steadfast commitment of YHWH to the bride. Resources + Social Media Handles: PorchSwing Ministries, Inc.Reach out to Christine: Christine@PorchSwingMinistries.org All of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Lauren R, Dave H, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S5E6: “Oh, that I knew where I might find God” with Dr. Naomi Walters Wednesday, August 5, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Naomi Walters Summary: What is the relationship between doubt and faith? Although common use of these concepts pits them as opposites, the story of Job in the Hebrew Bible gives us another way to think about it. In so doing, it frees us all to live with God more honestly, for the sake of ourselves and the world. Resources + Social Media Handles: Naomi on FBNaomi on IGDepartment of Theology and Ministry LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode!Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Lauren R, Mark F, Dave H, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S5E5: “The God Who Sees” with Rachel Collins Wednesday, July 29, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Rachel Collins Summary: Who should be invited to sit at our table? This sermon explores the relationship between inclusive, diverse community, and God's name "El Roi" (the God who sees me). In order to create a thriving, diverse community, the church must be committed to seeing others and including them, much like God does throughout the Bible. We can feel equipped for this task by regularly reminding ourselves that God sees us and that God is delighted to include us at God's table. Resources + Social Media Handles: Rachel on FBRachel on IGAll of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Lauren R, Mark F, Dave H, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S5E4: “The Gospel According to Ruth” with Claire Davidson Frederick Wednesday, July 22, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Claire Davidson Frederick Summary: Adapted from a previously preached homily on the Book of Ruth, this sermon takes listeners along the journey of two widows: Naomi (from Bethlehem in Judah) and Ruth (a foreigner from Moab). This tragic and ultimately hope-filled story gives Bible-believing people permission to both lament our misfortune and believe that God may yet have something more in store for us. The good news Frederick expounds is that God often works through the marginalized, the scandalized, and the traumatized to bring about God's ultimate redemptive purposes. God even works through an outsider like Ruth to facilitate the redemption of those inside the covenant community. Resources + Social Media Handles: Claire on FBClaire on IGAll Saints Church of Christ in Nashville, TN (Claire is the worship minister)ENGAGE Youth Theology Initiative at Lipscomb UniversityAll of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Lauren R, Mark F, Dave H, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S5E3: “Lay It Down” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, July 15, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: How do we fix the massive problems in our world? Spoiler alert: wars, wealth, and power are not the solution. But there is hope, and it’s simpler than we might think. Today we’re focusing on the second half of Psalm 46, with the war-God who destroys weapons and ends all wars. Resources + Social Media Handles: LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Lauren R, Mark F, Dave H, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S5E2: “God is Our Refuge?” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, July 8, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: What does faith look like in the midst of chaos and loss? The book of Psalms is full of praise and lament, encouragement and conviction. In this episode, we turn to Psalm 46 for a word of encouragement. Be still and know that God is God, and we are not. This is part 1, and part 2 is coming.. Resources + Social Media Handles: LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Lauren R, Mark F, Dave H, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S5E1: “We’re Not Making America Great Again” with Dr. Jen Hale Christy Wednesday, July 1, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Dr. Jen Hale Christy Summary: The prophecy of Isaiah 61 is being fulfilled right now. We are in the midst of an apocalypse - a great unveiling of the way things really are. And we who once were blind can no longer live as if we do not see. Prophets are crying out in our streets daily, #letmelive #Icantbreathe #BlackLivesMatter and freedom is on the horizon. Will the church partner with God to usher in release for the captives? Will the church embody Good News for the oppressed? How will the history books tell the story of the church in this era? Resources + Social Media Handles: LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode!Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Lauren R, Mark F, Dave H, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S4E11: “Priscilla, Pains, + Poetry” with Morgan Proffitt Wednesday, June 24, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Morgan Proffitt Summary: Submission isn’t a dirty word. In the story of Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos in Acts 18, the narrative has a lot to say about not only leadership, but also learning. Let’s explore together what it might look like to submit ourselves in vulnerability. Resources + Social Media Handles: Morgan on IGMorgan on FBAll of Jen Hale Christy’s LinksWhat to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Lauren R, Mark F, Dave H, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show

S4E10: “Fear and Faithfulness: Paul in Acts 18:1-11” with Cheryl Cash Wednesday, June 17, 2020 PreacHer Podcast PreacHer: Cheryl Cash Summary: Acts 18 marks the conclusion of Paul's second evangelistic journey as well as the beginning of the well-storied Corinthian church. One might expect this beginning to be heroically auspicious as it derives from the ministry of the most beloved Paul. However, this particular beginning emerges far more relatable from the awareness of a suffering journey and Paul's subsequent response. Join us to hear God's reaction to fear in the life of Paul. From within these eleven verses emerges a focal point of Paul's service to the Corinthian believers that continues to resonate through Paul's words into our lives today: "So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God’s strength]." 2 Corinthians 12:10 (Amplified Bible) Resources + Social Media Handles: Cheryl’s WebsiteCheryl on IGCheryl on FBCheryl on TwitterAll of Jen Hale Christy’s Links What to do next: Join our monthly letter listJoin our Patreon CommunityShare this episode! Connect with JenShouts of gratitude to our patron partners! Sarah P, Lauren R, Mark F, Dave H, Steve G, Sheila B, Tom B Support the show