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Center Conversations 2021 | Divine Forgiveness and Pathos from 2022-02-08T16:42:38
In the final episode of this short series, Jeremy discusses divine forgiveness. This wide-ranging episode explores the imagery of divine forgiveness, divine forgiveness and God's anger, and how we ...
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Center Conversations 2021 | Ambition from 2022-02-08T16:40:22
In this episode, Jeremy explores the tricky topic of ambition. For some, ambition has been a useful tool to spur positive change in the world; for others, it has been a source of frustration and un...
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Center Conversations 2021 | Fatherhood from 2022-02-08T16:39:19
This is episode one of a three part series where we dive into a few topics which have been requested at Center. We begin with something broad, indeed; Jeremy offers a few ways of thinking creativel...
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Expectancy | The Practice of Hope and Love [Pt 2] from 2022-02-08T16:37:40
In this episode, Jeremy discusses the ways the Spirit of God pulls hope down into the very core of our being, into all parts of our lived experience. This discussion includes a critique of how Chri...
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Expectancy | The Practice of Hope and Love [Pt 1] from 2022-02-08T16:36:03
In this episode, Jeremy begins to conclude his series on expectancy by discussing what it means to become experts in the love and fullness of God. He discusses how the things that one loves and des...
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Expectancy | Christian Anthropology [Pt 2] from 2022-02-08T16:34:45
Zadie Smith says,"we are creatures of consequence."In this episode, Jeremy concludes his two part treatment on Christian anthropology by offering a better epistemology for how we should understand ...
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Expectancy | Christian Anthropology [Pt 1] from 2022-01-24T23:41:57
In this episode, Jeremy discusses the reasons so many churches have been reduced to spaces where attendees experience little more than a mediocre hybrid between a TED Talk and an inspirational spee...
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Expectancy | God, Self, and Community from 2021-05-07T00:08:03
In this episode, Jeremy interacts with Smith's chapter on self and friendship, and deals with our notions of authentic and inauthentic selfhood. Scripture References:James 1.23-25 Romans 12.2Addi...
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Expectancy | God and the Natural World from 2021-05-06T23:25:35
In this episode, Jeremy gives us a number of big ideas to help frame the ways we experience the Trinitarian God, and how God might be known through the material world. Scripture References:Job 12...
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Expectancy | Easter 2021 from 2021-05-06T23:25:02
In this episode, Jeremy offers an abbreviated teaching of the sermon given at Center Church this Easter. The message takes place across four short movements and was heavily influenced by the excell...
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Expectancy | A Picture of the Trinitarian God from 2021-05-06T23:22:46
In this episode, we take a look at the Chalcedonian Creed. (What you've all been waiting for.) From there, Jeremy discusses the ways in which a trinitarian picture of God informs our perspective on...
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Expectancy | Christian and Secular Pictures of Freedom from 2021-05-06T23:21:16
In this episode, Jeremy discusses the ways in which we have misunderstood freedom in culture, popular construels of freedom, self-actualization masquerading as freedom, and the"outward and upward"t...
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Expectancy | The Ethical Grammar of God from 2021-05-06T23:18:56
In this episode, Jeremy discusses the guiding thesis of this short series. He addresses challenges of the age and ethical monotheism. Scripture References:John 12; Jeremiah 6; Psalm 139 Additiona...
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The Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin [pt. 3] from 2021-02-01T04:57:02
Scripture Reference: Matthew 18.12-14 Additional Sources:Moral Clarity (Neiman) Works of Love (Kierkegaard)The Spirit of the Disciplines (Willard) Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpret...
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The Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin [pt. 2] from 2021-01-27T15:01:47
Scripture Reference: Matthew 18.1-14 Additional Sources:Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation (Young) Kingdom, Grace, Judgment (Capon)Center Church (Keller)
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A Benediction in Light of the Incarnation from 2020-12-26T15:26:04
Scripture References: Isaiah 9 and Romans 8Additional Sources: Divine Eros (Saint Symeon)This is Why I Came (Rakow) Hidden Christmas (Keller)Cyril of Alexandria
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The Parables | The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin [pt. 1] from 2020-12-26T15:02:55
Scripture Reference: Luke 15.4-10 Additional Sources:Short Stories by Jesus (Levine) Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation (Young)Kingdom, Grace, Judgment (Capon) The Habit of Bei...
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The Parables | The Rich Man and Lazarus [pt. 3] from 2020-12-13T12:00:10
Sources/references: Brad Young, Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian InterpretationRobert Farrar Capon, The Parables of the Kingdom Amy-Jill Levine, The Short Stories of JesusBen Witherington I...
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The Parables | The Rich Man And Lazarus [pt. 2] from 2020-11-22T12:00:43
In this episode, Jeremy continues the discussion on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus found in Luke 16:19. Sources/references:Luke 16:19 Brad Young, Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian ...
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The Parables | The Rich Man And Lazarus [pt. 1] from 2020-11-15T16:37:53
In this episode, Jeremy discusses the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus found in Luke 16:19. Sources/references:Luke 16:19 Brad Young,"Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation"Ro...
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The Parables | The Parable of the Leaven [pt. 2] from 2020-11-08T14:44:30
In this episode, Jeremy continues the discussion on the parable of the leaven. Scriptural reference: Matthew 13Sources: Amy-Jill LevineBrad Young Ben Witherington IIIRobert Farrar Capon
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The Parables | The Parable Of The Leaven [pt. 1] from 2020-11-01T13:00:14
In this episode, Jeremy discusses the parable of the leaven. Scriptural reference: Matthew 13Sources: Amy-Jill LevineBrad Young Ben Witherington IIIRobert Farrar Capon
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The Parables | The Pharisee and the Tax Collector from 2020-10-25T14:16:21
In this week's episode, Jeremy discussed the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector. Sources:Amy-Jill Levine Brad YoungBen Witherington III Robert Farrar CaponLuke 18:9-14
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The Parables | The Laborers In The Vineyard from 2020-10-18T16:48:09
The Parables | The Laborers In The Vineyard Scriptural Reference: Matthew 20In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy discusses the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard found in Matthew chapter 20.
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The Parables | The Contemptible Friend and the Corrupt Judge [Pt. Three] from 2020-10-11T08:00:25
The Parable of the Contemptible Friend and the Corrupt Judge, Part Three. Sources/references:Brad Young, Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation Robert Farrar Capon, The Parables o...
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The Parables | The Contemptible Friend and the Corrupt Judge [Pt. Two] from 2020-10-04T08:00:17
The Parable of the Contemptible Friend and the Corrupt Judge, Part Two. Sources:Brad Young, Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation Amy-Jill Levine, The Short Stories of JesusLuke ...
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The Parables | The Contemptible Friend and the Corrupt Judge [Pt. One] from 2020-09-27T08:00:24
The Parable of the Contemptible Friend and the Corrupt Judge, Part One. Sources:Joachim Jeremias Kenneth E. BaileyAmy-Jill Levine Luke 18:1-83:00 Stylistic notes 4:15 Three layers of meaning: soc...
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The Parables | The Mustard Seed from 2020-09-20T08:00:28
The Parables | The Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32, Matthew 13:31-32, Luke 13:18-19In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy continues the series on the parables with a discussion of story of the mustard se...
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The Parables | The Pearl of Great Price from 2020-09-13T08:00:13
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy continues the series on the parables with insights on the pearl of great price. Resources mentioned in this podcast:Amy Jill Levine, Short Stories by Jesus h...
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The Parables | The Good Samaritan from 2020-09-06T08:00:20
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy continues the series on the parables with insights on the story of the Good Samaritan. Resources mentioned in this podcast:Amy Jill Levine, Short Stories by ...
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The Parables | Introduction from 2020-08-30T09:00:27
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy introduces the new series: The Parables, with insights into the parable of the good samaritan. Resources mentioned in this podcast:Amy Jill Levine, Short Sto...
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Self-care and community care | A conversation with Darby Trask from 2020-08-23T08:00:26
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy talks to Darby Trask on the topic of self-care, sabbath, and community-care. 3:40 Society and self-care6:00 The church and self-care 7:00 Self-discovery a...
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Ancient Judaism | A Conversation with Cameron Enochs, Part 2 from 2020-08-16T08:00:25
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy talks to Cameron Enochs about ancient Judaism. This is part two of two. Cameron graciously provided us with an extensive bibliography and recommended reading...
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Ancient Judaism | A Conversation with Cameron Enochs, Part 1 from 2020-08-09T08:00:22
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy talks to Cameron Enochs about ancient Judaism. This is part one of two. The Center Church podcast, like many podcasts, features issues and words you may not ...
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The Sacramental Imagination | Jeremy Alsup from 2020-08-02T10:00:16
In this week's episode, Jeremy talks to himself about the Sacramental Imagination ReferencesJames K.A. Smith"Imagining the Kingdom"https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780801035784 Dietrich Bonhoeffer"...
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Complacency (Jive on) | A Conversation with Brad Cook from 2020-07-26T08:00:19
In today's episode, Jeremy talks to Brad Cook about complacency and stagnation. Biblical references:Proverbs 1:29-33 Isaiah 32:9Literary references: Adam Grant"Originals"https://www.indiebound.org...
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Guilt | A Conversation with Phillip Bulger from 2020-07-19T08:00:20
In today's podcast episode, Jeremy talks to Phillip Bulger about guilt. Some of the topics they discuss are our motivation to follow Christ and engage in Spiritual disciplines, freedom in Christ, c...
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A Hidden Life | A Conversation with Jason Morrison from 2020-07-12T08:00:34
In this week's podcast, Jeremy talks to Jason Morrison about the film: A Hidden Life (2019), written and directed by Terrence Malick. The film depicts the life of Franz and Fanny, Austrian farmers ...
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Power | A Conversation with Alyssah Morrison from 2020-07-05T06:00:11
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy talks to Alyssah Morrison about power and control. Some names dropped (for further reading) are: Sigmund Freud, David McClelland, Michel Foucault, Jeremy Bent...
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Love | A Conversation with Jon Raley from 2020-06-28T06:00:02
In the second installment of our series of conversations with members of the Center Church community, Jon talks to Jeremy about love.
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An Expanded View of Missions | A Conversation with Ben Huelskamp from 2020-06-21T05:29:07
This week, we are beginning a series of conversations with members of the Center Church community. These conversations will provide us an opportunity to engage in and hear insights on a variety of ...
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People of Justice | Isaiah 56&58 from 2020-06-14T06:32:27
In this week's podcast, Jeremy and Kate discuss issues surrounding justice and oppression.
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Links to Sermons | June 7, 2020 from 2020-06-07T04:35:09
On this week's podcast, Kate and Jeremy request the community listen to, begin to process, and discuss two videos. The first is a conversation on Grace, Justice, and Mercy with Bryan Stevenson, fou...
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Plot Twist! | Ecclesiastes 12:9-12 from 2020-05-31T06:48:07
In this week's podcast, Jeremy and Kate discuss Ecclesiastes 12:9-12, the Epilogue and the Post Script. Conversation points include: how to share wisdom, how to receive wisdom, and where to find wi...
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The Poem | Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 from 2020-05-24T04:37:39
In todays podcast, Jeremy discusses Ecclesiastes 12:1-8. He offers a details analysis of the poem, and presents 3 different takeaways and a controversial pronunciation of the word gyre.
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Life is Sweet | Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 from 2020-05-17T03:55:24
In this week's Center Church podcast, Jeremy discusses Ecclesiastes 11:7-10. How do we affirm the goodness of life, even when as we encounter situations and crises that would seem to challenge this?
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Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 | Sorting through Uncertainty, or,"Do it Anyway!" from 2020-05-10T02:46:42
In this episode of the podcast, Kate receives feedback from Jeremy on her choice for sermon title and Jeremy talks about Tarkovsky (not Tartakovsky, the other one) and Kate talks about Saffo (not S...
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Another Jeremy Solo Project | Ecclesiastes 10:16-20 from 2020-05-03T03:30:10
Pastor Jeremy discusses Ecclesiastes 10:16-20: Leadership, Money, and Living in Peace during order and chaos.
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Do Not Do That Thing (or, Brad Did!) | Ecclesiastes 10:12-15 from 2020-04-26T06:48:29
In this podcast, Pastors Jeremy and Kate talk for ALMOST AN HOUR about Ecclesiastes 10:12-15. They discuss foolishness, the importance of the heart behind our words, and analyzing our speech (and m...
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Ecclesiastes 10:8-11 | April 19, 2020 from 2020-04-19T04:26
Pastor Jeremy discusses Ecclesiastes 10:8-11
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Resurrection Sunday | April 12, 2020 from 2020-04-12T06:43:29
Pastor Jeremy discusses the resurrection
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Good Friday | A Referenced Life [April 10, 2020] from 2020-04-10T21:49:16
Pastor Kate discusses death.
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Ecclesiastes 10:1-3 | The Intellectual Acuity of the Wise [April 5, 2020] from 2020-04-05T05:54:54
Pastors Jeremy, Jon, and Brad discuss Ecclesiastes 10:1-3
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Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:1 | The Wisdom of Christ [March 29, 2020] from 2020-03-29T05:03:48
Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:1 | The Wisdom of Christ [March 29, 2020] by Center Church SGF
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March 21, 2020 | Uncertainty and Isolation from 2020-03-22T04:40:35
The first week of online content from Center Church in Springfield, MO | March 21, 2020 - Pastors Jeremy and Kate discuss the Christian's response to uncertainty and social isolation.
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