Narrate Church

Psalm 138 Exodus 13v3-10 In our second week of the gratitude series Adam draws from the Israelite experience the desert and how God calls them to remember his faithfulness. Adam asks what is the value of a good memory? And what are the acts of God from your own past you would do well to remember?

Psalm 139v1-6, 13-18 Genesis 1 This week begins a new series on gratitude. What does it mean to be made in God's image? And to what extent, if any, is it important to become the kind of person who can see the good and actively name it?

Psalm 104v24-35 Romans 8v22-27 John 15v26-27; 16v4b-15 This week Adam invites us to reflect on the meaning of Pentecost and the relationship God wants to have with us.

Psalm 1 Matthew 11v25-30 This week, Shannin Preshinger shares lessons from her life as a parent and encourages us to find joy in surrender.

Psalm 98 1 John 5v1-6 John 15v9-17 Can you think of the last time you had to struggle to overcome something? Adam invites us this week to reflect on the question What if we’re made for the struggle? And how does the Holy Spirit and trust play into how we overcome struggle?

Psalm 22v25-31 Psalm 9v1-12 Mark 10v13-16 This week, Gay and Kelly speak to the ministry of the Narrate Nursery and how they aim to create a space for parents and babies to feel blessed and valued. Resources mentioned: - Podcasts: Honestly with Bari Weiss 2/26/24 - Why the Kids Aren’t Alright Good Inside with Dr. Becky All Episodes - Books: Hard Is Not the Same as Bad _ Abbie Halberstadt Hunt, Gather, Parent _ Michaeleen Doucleff

Psalm 23 John 10v11-18 1 John 3v16-24 This week, Adam invites us to consider two questions: What’s the value of reflecting on Jesus as the good shepherd? And who are you called to shepherd?

Psalm 4 Acts 3v12-19 Luke 24v36-48 What if every morning you wake and you choose either to live life for yourself or to live for the sake of God and others? What if there is no third option? What if humans are spiritually, psychologically, relationally, emotionally etc. designed to live as servants?

Psalm 133 1 John 1v1-2v2 John 20v19-31 This week, Adam and Brian have a conversation about Adam's recent ordination.

Isaiah 25v6-9 Mark 16v1-8 1 Corinthians 15 v1-11 This Easter, Adam asks How do you feel about the notion that humans are in constant pursuit of identity?And what if Easter is a great opportunity to assess the kind of identity I’m creating?

Psalm 118v1-2, 19-29 Isaiah 50v4-9a Mark 11v1-11 In our last week of Lent, Hannah talks about Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and invites us to think about our important journeys. If we are invited to walk with Jesus during his last week on earth, how might we be formed by the journey?

Psalm 119v9-16 Jeremiah 31v31-34 John 12v20-33 In our 5th week of Lent, Adam asks the question "How are we investing in eternal life?" What if investing in eternal life looks differently for each of us?

Psalm 107v1-3, 17-22 Numbers 21v4-9 John 3v14-21 Ephesians 2v1-10 What if the proper date of a Christian’s death is the date of their baptism? What if the life you received cannot be taken by physical death? What death stings, but it doesn’t get the last word?

Psalm 19 Exodus 20v1-17 1 Corinthians 1v18-25 John 2v13-22 Where do you turn for wisdom? To what extent, if any, do you live under the assumption there is a God who wants to lead you into His wisdom? To what extent do you assume God’s wisdom and your intuitions are often very different? What role do the Scriptures play in your life? How experienced are you at seeking wise counsel?

Psalm 22v23-31 Genesis 17v1-7, 15-16 Romans 4v13-25 This week, Adam poses the question "In what ways is God calling me to rely on Him?" and specifically, "What does relying on God look like?"

Psalm 25v1-10 Genesis 9v8-17 1 Peter 3v18-22 In this first week of the season of Lent, and also a family Sunday, Adam talks about the difference between the privileges we enjoy because of who God is, and also our responsibilities when it comes to following Him.

Psalm 50v1-6 Colossians 3v12-17 In this week's podcast, Adam and Hannah share 20 suggested practices for building relationship and community.

Psalm 147v1-11 1 Thessalonians 5v1-11 In week 5 of the "Mere Christianity" series, Adam defines the three theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love. If we paid more attention to them in our lives, what would have to change about the way we live and think? What would be the benefits if we made focus on them more intentional?

Psalm 111 Luke 4v1-12 In week 4 of this series inspired by C.S. Lewis's "Mere Christianity", Adam introduces the Cardinal Virtues: Fortitude, Temperance, Justice and Prudence. After briefly describing them, he asks how might the Cardinal Virtues be helpful categories of thought? And how might we become the kinds of people who can do the right thing, even if it's difficult?

Psalm 62v5-12 John 14v15-31 In week three of our series inspired by C.S. Lewis's "Mere Christianity", Adam begins with a big question: Why do you follow Jesus? What does a Christian believe about union with God? Is living a Christian life something you can invest in?