In this conversation Gavin, Cody, and Erik discuss the book of 1 Samuel, chapters 16-20. Read those chapters, listen to the audio of the conversation, and then chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and any responses to these three questions:

• What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
• What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
• If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?

Next week we continue with the Samuel narrative, with 1 Samuel 21-31!

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In this conversation Gavin, Cody, and Erik discuss the book of 1 Samuel, chapters 9-15. Read those chapters, listen to the audio of the conversation, and then chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and any responses to these three questions:

• What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
• What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
• If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?

Next week we continue with the Samuel narrative, with 1 Samuel 16-20!

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Nose to the grindstone! Back at it! In this conversation Gavin, Cody, Erik, AND Julia discuss the book of 1 Samuel, chapters 1-8. Read those chapters, listen to the audio of the conversation, and then chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and responses to these three questions:

• What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
• What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
• If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?

Next week we pick up with the Samuel narrative, with 1 Samuel 9-15!

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In this conversation Gavin and Erik chuckle their way through one final commuter convo. They chat a little bit more about the same nerdy theological paper referenced in last week’s episode (available here) and discuss reading the Bible with commitments to grace, transformation, and mission. They also meander into some reflections on their own present day journey as Bible readers and offer thoughts on helpful resources for your own reading experiences!

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Next week we are back with our traditional format and we’ll dive in on the book of 1 Samuel, discussing chapters 1-8! Get your snack choices ready!

In this conversation Gavin and Erik have another commuter convo, this time about the way in which we read the Bible: faithfully, communally, rigorously, charitably, and holistically. The fellas borrow from and interact with a nerdy theological paper from the Evangelical Covenant Church that is available for you to view here:

Click to access Covenant-Resource-Paper.pdf

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In this conversation Gavin and Erik are on the road again (insert Willie Nelson)! Another mobile episode on their morning commute, the fellas discuss what the Bible actually is and what we mean when we say things like it is “the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct.”

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In this conversation Gavin and Erik are on the road! The first of a few mobile episodes of the podcast as we have some folksy commuter conversation about what the Bible is, what the Bible does, and how we read it. In this episode, we discuss our own history and experience with the Bible.

The audio quality isn’t quite up to studio quality standards, but we hope you enjoy the conversation nonetheless! Consider sharing your own thoughts and memories of reading the Bible the comment section of the post.

In this conversation Gavin, Erik, and Cody wrap up the season of podcast conversations and have some friendly conversation about how to continue to engage with Scripture over the summer months. Listen to the audio of the conversation, and chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts and responses to these questions:

• What is something that God has been doing in you over the first half of 2022 as you’ve read Scripture?
• Is there a book or part of Scripture we’ve discussed that has lingered with you since we discussed it?
• What does reading Scripture over the summer months look like for you? Are there any specific practices you’re taking on or continuing? Any goals or aspirations for your time with God in reading Scripture over the summer?
• What is your hope or prayer for the community as they read over the coming months?

We’re taking a short hiatus over the month of July! Have a great summer! Enjoy continuing the conversation with friends!

In this conversation Gavin, Cody, and Erik discuss the book of Zephaniah. Read those three short chapters, listen to the audio of the conversation, and then chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and responses to these three questions:

• What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
• What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
• If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?

Next week we will have a worthwhile little wrap-up show before we take a break through July!

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In this conversation Gavin, Julia, and Cody discuss the book of Joel. Read those three chapters, listen to the audio of the conversation, and then chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and responses to these three questions:

• What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
• What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
• If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?

Next week we discuss Zephaniah (yes, it’s a real book in the Bible…!).

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