Searching the Sacred

Advent Pt 2: Are We Willing To See | Matthew 2

Advent Pt 2: Are We Willing To See | Matthew 2
Advent is a season of waiting and preparing. We are in the midst of the deepest dark or the year, the cold is settling into our bones, and Christmas is still coming. 
As we prepare for the Christ to be born (both in the telling of an ancient story and spiritually in us again), what does the story of the Magi teach us about what it means to see?
This is part 2 of 2 as we explore Matthew chapter 2 and the story of the Magi coming to find the Christ child.
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This podcast is a partnership between 40 Orchards and Processing Faith…
40 Orchards, with Steph and Lisa, invites people to wrestle through Biblical texts using the ancient Jewish concepts of midrash.
In a 40 Orchards study, every question is safe, everyone is welcome, and every voice is valued. We believe there’s room for all of us. No person and no question is off limits—because we know that together we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good. 
You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40orchards.org.
Processing Faith is a space created by Jason Steffenhagen for people to do exactly that…process their faith. It’s not one thing…but more like a good recipe. It’s like 1 part pastoral care, 1 part theological exploration, and 1 part wrestling with all the questions. 
You can learn more about Processing Faith and sign-up for a free 45 min session by going to processingfaith.com.
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We started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this podcast. Click HERE to find our site and become a patron.

Advent Pt 1: Fear in the City of Peace | Matthew 2

Bonus | Advent Pt 1: Fear in the City of Peace | Matthew 2
Advent is a season of waiting and preparing. We are in the midst of the deepest dark or the year, the cold is settling into our bones, and Christmas is still coming. 
As we prepare for the Christ to be born (both in the telling of an ancient story and spiritually in us again), what does the story of the Magi teach us about what it means to see?
This is part 1 of 2 as we explore Matthew chapter 2 and the story of the Magi coming to find the Christ child.
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This podcast is a partnership between 40 Orchards and Processing Faith…
40 Orchards, with Steph and Lisa, invites people to wrestle through Biblical texts using the ancient Jewish concepts of midrash.
In a 40 Orchards study, every question is safe, everyone is welcome, and every voice is valued. We believe there’s room for all of us. No person and no question is off limits—because we know that together we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good. 
You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40orchards.org.
Processing Faith is a space created by Jason Steffenhagen for people to do exactly that…process their faith. It’s not one thing…but more like a good recipe. It’s like 1 part pastoral care, 1 part theological exploration, and 1 part wrestling with all the questions. 
You can learn more about Processing Faith and sign-up for a free 45 min session by going to processingfaith.com.
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We started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this podcast. Click HERE to find our site and become a patron.

Ruth Pt 6 | Boaz Sees Ruth

Season 4 | Ruth Pt 6 | Boaz Sees Ruth
Welcome to episode 6 of our season on the first two chapters of Ruth. In this series we are slowly making our way through this dynamic book. Episode 6 is reaching the end of chapter 2 and the closing of this season.
Boaz, as a landowner, goes to the field and sees Ruth. Who is this guy? How does he engage people as a landowner? Why is his posture and approach important? And before this story becomes about Boaz, what is Ruth doing? How is her persistence and effort a testament to her character? Let's never forget to keep Ruth and Naomi central to this story.
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Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen to; but for those who support us on Patreon, we have a discussion guide that allows you to join the conversation. 
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This podcast is a partnership between 40 Orchards and Processing Faith…
40 Orchards, with Steph and Lisa, invites people to wrestle through Biblical texts using the ancient Jewish concepts of midrash.
In a 40 Orchards study, every question is safe, everyone is welcome, and every voice is valued. We believe there’s room for all of us. No person and no question is off limits—because we know that together we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good. 
You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40orchards.org.
Processing Faith is a space created by Jason Steffenhagen for people to do exactly that…process their faith. It’s not one thing…but more like a good recipe. It’s like 1 part pastoral care, 1 part theological exploration, and 1 part wrestling with all the questions. 
You can learn more about Processing Faith and sign-up for a free 45 min session by going to processingfaith.com.
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We started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this podcast. Click HERE to find our site and become a patron.

Ruth Pt 5 | Gleaning

Season 4 | Ruth Pt 5 | Gleaning
Welcome to episode 5 of our series on Ruth. What does it mean to 'glean'? What can we compare it to in our culture today? And when is the story about God's sudden goodness and when is the story about persistence and effort?
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Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen to; but for those who support us on Patreon, we have a discussion guide that allows you to join the conversation. 
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This podcast is a partnership between 40 Orchards and Processing Faith…
40 Orchards, with Steph and Lisa, invites people to wrestle through Biblical texts using the ancient Jewish concepts of midrash.
In a 40 Orchards study, every question is safe, everyone is welcome, and every voice is valued. We believe there’s room for all of us. No person and no question is off limits—because we know that together we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good. 
You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40orchards.org.
Processing Faith is a space created by Jason Steffenhagen for people to do exactly that…process their faith. It’s not one thing…but more like a good recipe. It’s like 1 part pastoral care, 1 part theological exploration, and 1 part wrestling with all the questions. 
You can learn more about Processing Faith and sign-up for a free 45 min session by going to processingfaith.com.
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We started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this podcast. Click HERE to find our site and become a patron.

Ruth Pt 4 | Valor and Might

Season 4 | Ruth Pt 4 | Valor and Might
Welcome to episode 4 of our series on Ruth. In this next installment we discuss what it means for Ruth and Boaz to have these specific names - such as mighty and valorous. What does it mean for us to hold power and wield it with care for others?
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Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen to; but for those who support us on Patreon, we have a discussion guide that allows you to join the conversation. 
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This podcast is a partnership between 40 Orchards and Processing Faith…
40 Orchards, with Steph and Lisa, invites people to wrestle through Biblical texts using the ancient Jewish concepts of midrash.
In a 40 Orchards study, every question is safe, everyone is welcome, and every voice is valued. We believe there’s room for all of us. No person and no question is off limits—because we know that together we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good. 
You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40orchards.org.
Processing Faith is a space created by Jason Steffenhagen for people to do exactly that…process their faith. It’s not one thing…but more like a good recipe. It’s like 1 part pastoral care, 1 part theological exploration, and 1 part wrestling with all the questions. 
You can learn more about Processing Faith and sign-up for a free 45 min session by going to processingfaith.com.
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We started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this podcast. Click HERE to find our site and become a patron.

Ruth Pt 3 | Returning to Israel

Season 4 | Ruth Pt 3 | Returning to Israel
Welcome to Episode 3 of our series on Ruth. In this episode we talk about Naomi and Ruth returning to Israel.
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Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen to; but for those who support us on Patreon, we have a discussion guide that allows you to join the conversation. 
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This podcast is a partnership between 40 Orchards and Processing Faith…
40 Orchards, with Steph and Lisa, invites people to wrestle through Biblical texts using the ancient Jewish concepts of midrash.
In a 40 Orchards study, every question is safe, everyone is welcome, and every voice is valued. We believe there’s room for all of us. No person and no question is off limits—because we know that together we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good. 
You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40orchards.org.
Processing Faith is a space created by Jason Steffenhagen for people to do exactly that…process their faith. It’s not one thing…but more like a good recipe. It’s like 1 part pastoral care, 1 part theological exploration, and 1 part wrestling with all the questions. 
You can learn more about Processing Faith and sign-up for a free 45 min session by going to processingfaith.com.
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We started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this podcast. Click HERE to find our site and become a patron.

Ruth Pt 2 | Chesed

Season 4 | Ruth Pt 2 | Chesed
Welcome to Episode 2 of our series on Ruth. In this episode we talk extensively about the special relationship between Naomi and her daughters-in-law - Ruth and Orpah. 
Part of that discussion involves the Hebrew word 'Chesed', which is often translated as 'kindness'. But it's so much more than that. 
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Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen to; but for those who support us on Patreon, we have a discussion guide that allows you to join the conversation. 
__
This podcast is a partnership between 40 Orchards and Processing Faith…
40 Orchards, with Steph and Lisa, invites people to wrestle through Biblical texts using the ancient Jewish concepts of midrash.
In a 40 Orchards study, every question is safe, everyone is welcome, and every voice is valued. We believe there’s room for all of us. No person and no question is off limits—because we know that together we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good. 
You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40orchards.org.
Processing Faith is a space created by Jason Steffenhagen for people to do exactly that…process their faith. It’s not one thing…but more like a good recipe. It’s like 1 part pastoral care, 1 part theological exploration, and 1 part wrestling with all the questions. 
You can learn more about Processing Faith and sign-up for a free 45 min session by going to processingfaith.com.
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We started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this podcast. Click HERE to find our site and become a patron.
 

Ruth Pt 1 | Into Moab

Season 4 | Ruth Pt 1 | Into Moab
Welcome back to Searching the Sacred. This season we won't be bouncing from passage to passage, but methodically moving our way through the book of Ruth. 
Each week, not only will we have an episode for you to listen to; but for those who support us on Patreon, we have a discussion guide that allows you to join the conversation. 
In this first episode we barely make it into verse 2! Famine drives this family into Moab, death leaves a widowed mother-in-law with no sons or a husband, and yet they persist.
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We started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this podcast. Click HERE to find our site and become a patron.
__
This podcast is a partnership between 40 Orchards and Processing Faith…
40 Orchards, with Steph and Lisa, invites people to wrestle through Biblical texts using the ancient Jewish concepts of midrash.
In a 40 Orchards study, every question is safe, everyone is welcome, and every voice is valued. We believe there’s room for all of us. No person and no question is off limits—because we know that together we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good. 
You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40orchards.org.
Processing Faith is a space created by Jason Steffenhagen for people to do exactly that…process their faith. It’s not one thing…but more like a good recipe. It’s like 1 part pastoral care, 1 part theological exploration, and 1 part wrestling with all the questions. 
You can learn more about Processing Faith and sign-up for a free 45 min session by going to processingfaith.com.
 

Learning to Pray Pt. 3: A Flourishing Humanity | Matthew 6

Season 3 | Learning to Pray Pt. 3: A Flourishing Humanity | Matthew 6
The conclusion to our series on prayer and Season 3!
What is the significance of daily bread, forgiveness of debts, and not being tempted and delivered from evil? How do these go together and what do they teach us about what it means to be human? 
And stick around for a re-imagining of The Lord's Prayer based on the totality of our conversation.
 
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We have started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this podcast. Click HERE to find our site and become a patron.
__
This podcast is a partnership between 40 Orchards and Processing Faith…
40 Orchards, with Steph and Lisa, invites people to wrestle through Biblical texts using the ancient Jewish concepts of midrash.
In a 40 Orchards study, every question is safe, everyone is welcome, and every voice is valued. We believe there’s room for all of us. No person and no question is off limits—because we know that together we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good. 
You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40orchards.org.
Processing Faith is a space created by Jason Steffenhagen for people to do exactly that…process their faith. It’s not one thing…but more like a good recipe. It’s like 1 part pastoral care, 1 part theological exploration, and 1 part wrestling with all the questions. 
You can learn more about Processing Faith and sign-up for a free 45 min session by going to processingfaith.com.

Learning to Pray Pt. 2: Welcome To The Household | Matthew 6

Season 3 | Learning to Pray Pt. 2: Welcome To The Household | Matthew 6
We are rounding out season 3 with a special three-part conversation on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus is in the midst of the Sermon on the Mount and he talks about how and where and what to pray. 
Part 2 of our conversation focuses on the first half of the Lord's Prayer.
What does it mean that this prayer is communal? Why the gendered name for God? What does it mean to keep God's name holy? And why does Jesus use the word 'Kingdom'? So many good topics in this episode.
In part 3 (coming later this week), we will focus on the second half of the Lord's Prayer.
 
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We have started a Patreon site for those who would like to financially support this podcast. Click HERE to find our site and become a patron.
__
This podcast is a partnership between 40 Orchards and Processing Faith…
40 Orchards, with Steph and Lisa, invites people to wrestle through Biblical texts using the ancient Jewish concepts of midrash.
In a 40 Orchards study, every question is safe, everyone is welcome, and every voice is valued. We believe there’s room for all of us. No person and no question is off limits—because we know that together we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good. 
You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40orchards.org.
Processing Faith is a space created by Jason Steffenhagen for people to do exactly that…process their faith. It’s not one thing…but more like a good recipe. It’s like 1 part pastoral care, 1 part theological exploration, and 1 part wrestling with all the questions. 
You can learn more about Processing Faith and sign-up for a free 45 min session by going to processingfaith.com.