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The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Love TrustsShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's message by Dan titled: "Love Trusts." Come join us to discuss one of the most unique church services we've had.
2025-12-3036 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Delight of the LordShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's message by Dan titled: "The Delight of the Lord." Come join these two Christmas cookies as they unpack the next sermon in our Fulfilled series!
2025-12-0941 min
Surprising GodDoes God Do Everything for Us? A Look at 1 Corinthians 15:10Grab your favorite brand of spinach and join Dan Kent as he explores 1 Corinthians 15:10, where Paul says that he is what he is because of God's grace. Does this mean everything Paul is and everything Paul does is actually God acting through Paul? Dan discusses. Episode 43 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent
2025-11-2717 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Be Alert and Sober MindedShawna Boren and Dan Kent reunite to break down this week's message by Dan titled: "Be Alert and Sober Minded." Come join these two fireflies as they scour the globe hunting down mimesēs of every kind.
2025-11-1143 minSurprising GodWhat Does Grammar Say About God?Dan Kent tries to show why grammar might be more interesting than your school teachers led you to believe. Episode 42 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent
2025-10-2922 minSurprising GodWhat is Theological Memoir?Dan Kent tries to define Theological Memoir. Episode 41 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent
2025-10-2529 minSurprising GodLaw and Loathing: What Calvin Gets Right and Wrong About the First Function of the LawDan Kent looks at Calvin's claim that the first function of the Law is to convince us of our weakness and sin. Episode 40 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent
2025-10-1710 minSurprising GodWhat Does Jesus Mean by "Apart from me you can do nothing"?Dan Kent looks at John 15:5. What does it mean when Jesus tells his disciples: "apart from me you can do nothing"? Does that mean God does everything through us? Episode 39 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent
2025-10-0811 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Love Is Not ProudShawna Boren and Dan Kent reunite to break down this week's message by Dan titled: "Love Is Not Proud." Holy buckets! Come join these two baboons as they nugget dance through another sermon in the "Love Is" series of Woodland Hills.
2025-09-3047 minSurprising GodRC Sproul and His Rotten Hermeneutic and Atonement TheologyDan Kent considers RC Sproul's self-loathing and how that might have influenced the development of his theology—including his claim: "What we are saved from, in Biblical terms of salvation, is God Himself." Episode 38 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent
2025-09-0724 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Provoking the BeastShawna Boren and Dan Kent reunite to break down this week's message by Dan titled: "Provoking the Beast." Come join these two crunk sermon wonks as they razzle-dazzle their way through another sermon discussion.
2025-09-0243 minSurprising GodWhen is the Will Free? Peter van Inwagen Enters the ChatDan Kent breaks down Peter van Inwagen's classic article "When is the Will Free," highlighting how the article exposes common problems with the academic attempt to understand free will—especially the attempt to prove or disprove its reality. Episode 37 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent
2025-08-1435 minSurprising GodWhat is the Future of Process Theism?David Ray Griffin casts a prophetic vision for process theism. In the clearing fog of the future, he sees it ascending the throne of contemporary theology—anointed by theologians, robed by scientists, and crowned by the zeitgeist. Is he right? Dan Kent reflects... Episode 35 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent
2025-07-2423 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Way of GenerosityDan Kent breaks down this week's sermon by, well, Dan Kent, titled: "The Way of Generosity." Come join Dan as he reflects on his sermon, with pictures of his many Batmobiles (see on YouTube), and a final nugget to put a bow on the whole series.
2025-07-2233 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Way of IntegrityShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's message by Cedrick Baker, titled: "The Way of Integrity." Things get meta in Dan and Shawna's dramatic reunion.
2025-07-0842 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Way of EmpathyDan Kent and Paul Eddy (and one SURPRISE guest) break down this week's sermon by Dan, titled: "The Way of Empathy." Come join this trio of virtue explorers as they go deep into the heart of empathy.
2025-07-0133 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Crescendo of HopeShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's message by Dan titled: "Crescendo of Hope." Come join these two trumpeteers as they HONK and SKWEE their way through the final sermon in our "Crescendo of Chaos" series.
2025-06-1044 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Light ChasersShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's message by Dan titled: "Light Chasers." Come join these two travelers as they navigate toward the light.
2025-05-0641 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Inner ExodusShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's message by Dan titled: "Inner Exodus." Hop on board this wild ride called Wholehearted, with Dan and Shawna as your guide.
2025-03-2544 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Hearing His VoiceShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's message by Greg Boyd titled: "Hearing His Voice." Come join these two noir mystics as they try to unlock divine mysteries and spiritual treasure. Sermons Dan mentioned:Miracles and MicroscopesSalvation Belongs to Our God
2025-02-2546 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Salvation Belongs to Our GodShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's message by Dan titled: "Salvation Belongs to Our God." Come join these two rollicking evangelists as they unpack the meaning of salvation.Also, here are the books Dan cited:• Salvation by Allegiance Alone, Matthew Bates• When God Became King, N.T. Wright• Roman Faith and Christian Faith, Teresa Morgan• Gospel Alliance, Matthew Bates• The Kingdom of God, John Bright• Why the Gospel, Matthew Bates
2025-02-1148 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Waiting with AnnaShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled: "Waiting with Anna." Dan also shares a testimony by Rob Halligan. You can find his music on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EIS19JbnnN9V0sV5y67tV?si=hWQRKaB9ShihbSIAJHAwBg&nd=1&dlsi=1faa8af1e71b4db9
2024-12-0340 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Crowns Not CrutchesShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled: "Crowns Not Crutches." Saddle up and join these two rowdy riders out on the trail as they ride "Wrath of the Lamb" into the sunset.
2024-11-2643 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Joy of God's JudgmentShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan, titled: "The Joy of God's Judgment." Come join these two indoor/outdoor cats as they meow their way through another sermon in our super duper series on the Book of Revelation.
2024-10-1551 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Let Your Gentleness ShowShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled: "Let Your Gentleness Show." Grab a cheesy chalupa and curl up for another installment of MuseCast Premium Content.
2024-09-0350 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Heart of WorshipShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled: "The Heart of Worship." Come join these two art wonks as they creatively pontificate creativity!
2024-06-1142 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Upgrade Your UmweltShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg titled: "Upgrade Your Umwelt." Come! Invite these two multidimensional travelers into your umwelt and maybe see something new you've never seen before, even though it was near you all this time. Dan's review of Richard Wright's collection of Haiku: • Dan Kent Can Read (episode 3) — "Haik...
2024-05-2144 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Problem With Palm SundayShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled "The Problem With Palm Sunday." Come join these two dance enthusiasts as they bust moves and discuss hooves.
2024-03-2646 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Sui GenerisDan Kent breaks down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd titled: "Sui Generis." You've heard of Han Solo, but have you ever heard of Dan Solo? Today you will! Come join this lonely traveler as he breaks down Greg's sermon from Sunday. Experience the tumultuous vacuum created by Shawna's absence.Sermon mentioned by Dan: The Path is a Person: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5erGKxndiLw
2024-02-2725 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Sheep Among WolvesShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon Dan titled: "Sheep Among Wolves." Come join these two sleuths as they uncover ALL the clues toward solving the mysteries of Revelation.
2024-01-2349 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Marching OnShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon titled: "Marching On." Because of the power and effectiveness of Shawna and Dan's tag-team MuseCast shows, Woodland Hills has started offering tag-team preaching to try to keep up 😉 This week Dan and Shawna discuss the MLK sermon given by Greg Boyd and Pierre Fulford.
2024-01-1645 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Gift of God's GraceShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled: "The Gift of God's Grace." Join these two Christmas Elves as they delight in another jolly episode of The MuseCast.
2023-12-1940 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Bride Says "Yes" to the DressShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd titled: "The Bride says YES to the Dress." Join these two fashion wonks as they strut down the theological catwalk showing off their theological garb. Sermon mentioned by Dan: https://whchurch.org/your-people-will-be-my-people/
2023-11-0746 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Rolling StonesShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled: "Rolling Stones." This week the MuseCast dynamic duo explore what it means that God considers us all priests. Here's the sermon Dan recommended: https://whchurch.org/the-priesthood-of-all-believers/
2023-10-2435 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: A Living FaithShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled: "A Living Faith." If you're looking for fun and contemplation, you've come to the right place!
2023-10-0344 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Antifragile FaithShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled: "Antifragile Faith." Join these two cheery entities as they unpack the light of God's good Word.
2023-09-0544 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Don't Look BackShawna Boren, Dan Kent, and Walt break down this week's sermon by Dan: "Don't Look Back." Come join these two wily herpetologists as they unpack Dan's sermon on Philippians 3:13: "Forgetting what's behind and straining for what's ahead." May you, too, develop a heart for what God has in store for you next.
2023-08-0142 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Abiding in TruthShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Shawna titled: "Abiding in Truth." Here's the prayer Dan shares from Augustine: "Come, Lord, work upon us, set us on fire and clasp us close. Be fragrant to us. Draw us to your loveliness. Let us love, let us run to you."
2023-07-2532 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Raveling TruthDan Kent dives deep into his sermon "Raveling Truth." Hop on board the U.S.S. Dan and float down the river as he looks at our social natures, God's agape-love community, and Sternberg's Triangle of Love.
2023-07-1818 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: What's Really Going On?Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd titled: "What's Really Going On?" Join these two warriors as they battle through another MuseCast. Dan introduces The River of Truth. Shawna laughs.
2023-07-1134 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Good TeacherShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled: "Good Teacher." Join these two adventurers as they contemplate the games people play with God. Then Dan shares a tale of how his dangerous minimizing almost sunk him.
2023-07-0427 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Where Are You, O Lord?Dan Kent breaks down this week's sermon by Jim Beilby titled: "Where Are You, O Lord?" Join Dan as he paints himself in camouflage, straps on the headlamp, and ties tight his explorer boots and embarks on his quest to find our hidden God.
2023-06-2725 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: GehennaDan Kent and Vincent van Gogh (!) break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd titled: "Gehenna." Join Dan as he tackles ALL the burning questions about hell.
2023-06-2018 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Was Jesus Crazy?Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan Kent, titled: "Was Jesus Crazy?" Join these two armchair psychiatrists as they analyze Jesus, then discern sanity from insanity, and consider what it means to say: Jesus is our only hope for sanity.
2023-05-2336 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Nothing Gold Shall FadeShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's Easter sermon by Greg Boyd entitled: "Nothing God Shall Fade." Join along as Shawna and Dan explore the profound ramifications of Greg's resurrection arguments in this relentless, reverent, hilarious fever-dream of an episode.
2023-04-1135 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Does Everything Happen for a Reason?Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled: "Does Everything Happen for a Reason?" Join these two winter gypsies as Shawna tries to conjure the light and Dan tries to shake the rust off.
2023-03-2143 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Miracles and MicroscopesShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan, titled: "Miracles & Microscopes." Step into the MuseCast laboratory as these two mad scientists talk about faith, science, and consciousness.
2023-02-2844 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Physics of FaithShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Emily Morrison titled "The Physics of Faith." Come watch the MuseCast dynamic duo as Shawna forces Dan to produce nugget after nugget in this 30 minute mental marathon. Then watch Dan retaliate by making some aggressive interior design recommendations to close out the show.
2023-02-2134 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Good News PeopleDanny Churchill joins Dan Kent to break down this week's sermon by Danny entitled: "Good News People." Come join this Dan-heavy ensemble as they explore friendship, judgment, and the joys of being Dans.
2023-02-0730 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Panel of the ExpertShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's Panel Discussion –which was the final week of our Sermon on the Mount series– and Dan shares the harrowing tale of his encounter with a demonic cockroach.
2023-01-2433 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: One with AuthorityShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan titled: "One with Authority." Join Shawna and Dan as they process one another's authority issues, Nugget Dance like maniacs, and make general fun of Dan.
2023-01-1041 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Here's My HeartShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Shawna titled: "Here's My Heart." Join the MuseCast special reporters as they kick-off 2023 with good vibes, wisdom, and laughter.
2023-01-0345 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Light of HopeShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled: "The Light of Hope." Join Shawna and Dan in the last MuseCast episode of 2022 as they talk about hope, basketball, and so much more, then watch as they Nugget Dance into 2023!
2022-12-2726 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Absurdity of LonelinessShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan entitled: "The Absurdity of Loneliness." Come share a laugh with these two funny friends as they talk about loneliness, Christmas, and why we don't call Jesus Immanuel.
2022-12-2040 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Destination: KnownShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Dan entitled: "Destination: Known." Come witness these two workers push their rocks up their hills in this most meaningful episode of The MuseCast!
2022-12-1335 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: God's Perfect PeaceShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "God's Perfect Peace." Join these two holiday elves as they delve deeper into our first sermon of our Christmas series: Christmas Lights!Link to Dan's sermon mentioned in the show: whchurch.org/life-is-hard-we-are-strong-god-is-good/
2022-12-0632 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Wise BuilderShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "The Wise Builder." Join these two crazy carpenters as they construct another festive episode of The MuseCast.
2022-11-2935 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Keep Your Eyes on the FruitShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "Keep Your Eyes on the Fruit." Join these silly turkeys as they consider false prophets and true prophets, all through a lens of gratitude and thanksgiving.
2022-11-2236 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Road Less TraveledShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "The Road Less Traveled." Come join the MuseCast gang as we consider the narrow gate that leads to life and the wide road to destruction.
2022-11-1534 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Travel HazardsShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's panel discussion. Hop on board as they banter about prayer problems and so much more!
2022-11-0830 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Path is a PersonDan Kent flies solo today to break down his sermon entitled "The Path is a Person." Help keep Dan company as he looks at what it means to say that Jesus is "The way, the truth, and the life." Join Dan in this glitch-filled, but inspiring episode of The MuseCast.
2022-11-0116 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Day of RevelationShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "Day of Revelation." Join the MuseCast Dynamic Duo as they celebrate the final sermon in the Cross Examination series.
2022-10-2523 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: As in Adam, So in ChristShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "As in Adam, So in Christ." Join the MuseCast crew as they go multi-media in their quest to get to the bottom of it all. Also, Dan shares a drawing.
2022-10-1830 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: What About Those Who Never Hear the Gospel?Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Jim Beilby entitled "What About Those Who Never Hear the Gospel?" Things get paranormal as Shawna and Dan speculate about death, the afterlife, and the destiny of the soul.
2022-10-1137 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Giving Thanks for All God Has DoneDan Kent returns to The MuseCast with a score to settle in this controversial 30 Year Retrospective special episode. Join Dan and Shawna as they discuss how Woodland Hills has enriched their own lives and faith journeys over the past couple decades.
2022-10-0427 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Creation Care CheckupGreg Boyd joins Shawna Boren and Dan Kent to break down this week's sermon by Greg entitled "Creation Care Checkup." Join Greg, Shawna, and Dan as they shine God's light into the darkness of the dystopian now.
2022-09-2039 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Love in Four DimensionsDan Kent flies solo today, and discusses Sunday's panel with Greg Boyd, Shawna Boren, and Rob Kistler. Watch as Dan twitches and sweats nervously, alone on the MuseCast stage, and shares his thoughts on the dimensions of love, the role of gratitude, and a secret super power we all have access to.
2022-09-1309 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: As Humans Go, So Goes the EarthShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "As Humans Go, So Goes the Earth." Things get wild as Shawna and Dan set up camp in the theological wilderness of our current judgment series. There will be chirps, there will be roars, there will be sheep, there will be boars – come join the adventure!
2022-09-0633 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Caretakers of God's Property and PetsShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "Caretakers of God's Property and Pets." Join Shawna and Dan, and a throng of furry creatures, in this wild, wing-flapping, soil-snortin', trunk-honking episode as they look at God, creation, and developing a love for nature.
2022-08-3032 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The "Wrath of God"Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "The Wrath of God." Shawna joins the show even on her day off, and Dan traumatizes her with his reckless behavior and dangerous stunts.
2022-08-2340 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Love or DieShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "Love or Die." Join the MuseCast dynamic duo as they recap a busy weekend of Woodland Hills Church festivities. Drama, intrigue, wisdom, emotional meltdowns, nuggets, laughter... this episode has it all.
2022-08-1632 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The End of the World as You Know ItIs this the last episode of The MuseCast? Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "The End of the World as You Know It." Join the MuseCast dynamic duo as they consider how the whole thing might end.
2022-08-0935 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Flowers for FootprintsShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Emily Morrison entitled "Flowers for Footprints." How do we live as resurrectionists in a world full of optimists and pessimists? How do we know God in a world so ungodly? How, in a world so flush with death and barrenness, can we walk with flowers in our footprints?
2022-08-0232 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Getting Off Your High HorseShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "Getting Off Your High Horse." Mount up and join the cavalry as Dan and Shawna chase the meaning of it all in this yee-haw, rip-roaring installment of The MuseCast! Also, Dan's haiku:Writing can be hard.Especially transitions.Raccoons eat crickets.
2022-07-2641 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Fake NewsOsheta Moore joins Shawna Boren and Dan Kent to break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "Fake News." Join us as these summer flowers share their advise on finding truth amidst the fake news, and keeping cool on a burning planet.
2022-07-1939 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Orbiting GodShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "Orbiting God." Watch and listen as these two beach bums talk about discipleship, peace, and putting God at the center. There's no itch they won't scratch!
2022-07-1236 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: A Different Kind of FireShawna Boren and Dan Kent discuss Dan's sermon entitled "A Different Kind of Fire." After hobnobbing with their new friend from Australia, Dan offers a sermory, discusses introversion and extroversion, then offers a nugget on the Super-Power that is Un-Offendability.
2022-07-0516 minThe MuseCastThe MuseCast: Our Civic ResponsibilityShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Cedrick Baker on Civic Engagement. Watch as they discuss heated political topics and try to understand both-siding and divide-and-conquer tactics all before Dan slowly rolls away.
2022-06-2825 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Playing GodShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's sermon by Greg Boyd entitled "Playing God." Watch these two sunflowers unpack the deep meanings and wrestle with the implications of it all.
2022-06-2240 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Cross Examination Q&AThe ALWAYS awesome Shawna Boren joins Dan Kent to break down this weekend's sermon panel on Judgment in our continuing Cross Examination series. Join in on the fun by watching live on Tuesdays at 4pm CT!
2022-06-1438 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: A Tale of Two TreesA Shawna Boren imposter and Dan Kent discuss Greg Boyd's sermon "A Tale of Two Trees." Come hear about baboons and hierarchies, things given and things hidden, and a carnival of insights in this raspy roller coaster of an episode. Don't miss it!
2022-06-0731 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Absurdity of JudgmentShawna Boren and Dan Kent discuss Dan's sermon: "The Absurdity of Judgment." Come hear about baboons, puberty, and competitive sports in this rip-roaring episode that circles around-and-around Dan's humiliation.
2022-05-3134 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Character Is DestinyShawna Boren and Dan Kent discuss Greg Boyd's sermon "Character is Destiny" in this rip-roaring episode of MuseCast. Also, Dan considers the devotional worship of mosquitoes.Links to the Mentioned Books:Dan's recently published poetry collection, Tender Lines of Code: https://www.amazon.com/Tender-Lines-Code-Dan-Kent/dp/B0B1C1PH86Shawna's recent recommendation, Centering Prayers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612614159/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_2FV2P57RHBAD5E5ZZK3G
2022-05-2433 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Point of It AllShawna Boren and Dan Kent delve into this week's sermon by Greg Boyd "The Point of It All." After looking at one of the most profound verses in the Bible, Dan and Shawna discuss the challenges of loving people we don't like. Dan gets caught daydreaming.
2022-05-1740 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Our Central MandateGreg Boyd kicked off our new series called "Cross Examination," and Dan Kent discusses that first sermon and offers a glimpse into where the series is going. Dan also tries to give himself a high-five, which may or may not have succeeded.
2022-05-1112 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Life is Hard. We are Strong. God is Good.Shawna Boren and Dan Kent discuss Dan's sermon on Matthew 6:25-34 titled: "Life is Hard. We are Strong. God is Good." After resolving an important spelling crisis, Dan and Shawna discuss the fear of death, courage, and our picture of God. Shawna talks about the fear tactics of her childhood youth group. Dan shares a conspiracy theory about dystopian movies and television shows.
2022-05-0331 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Food, Clothing & DinosaursEmily Morrison joins Shawna Boren and Dan Kent to discuss her most recent sermon on Matthew 6:25-34. Emily and Dan join in solidarity with the cold, Shawna rebels, as this trio unpack Emily's fantastic sermon on anxiety and peace. Life is hard, God is good, and that means a great deal to each of us.
2022-04-2633 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Easter Services 2022Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down BOTH Easter Weekend sermons and discuss grief, hope, basketball, and so much more.
2022-04-1928 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Liturgy of AbundanceOsheta Moore joins Shawna Boren and Dan Kent as they break down Osheta's sermon called "The Liturgy of Abundance." Osheta looks at how the world creates a scarcity mindset that competes with the abundance mindset of the Kingdom of God.
2022-04-1240 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Opting Out of the Mammon GameShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Greg's continued exploration of Matthew 6:24 in his sermon "Opting Out of the Mammon Game." Greg considers the role of devotion in our pursuit of the treasures of heaven, then motivates us to consider what we have devoted ourselves to. Dan and Shawna also debate the proper temperature for coffee.
2022-04-0534 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Fireproof TreasureShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Greg's continued exploration of Matthew 6:24 in his sermon "Fireproof Treasure." Greg looks at the role of eschatology in managing our day-to-day choices, then motivates us to consider that we will give an account of our lives before the Lord. Dan celebrates a birthday, Shawna offers a nugget of wisdom.
2022-03-2931 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: The Mammon GamesShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Greg's sermon on Matthew 6:24. What is mammon? Greg argues that mammon can be a destructive spiritual force in our lives, pulling our devotion from God down toward worthless distractions. Dan confesses a lousy career choice, Shawna offers a truly nutty drink recipe.
2022-03-2231 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: What Are You Looking At?Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Dan's sermon on Matthew 6:22-23. What does Jesus mean by the eye being the lamp of the body? What is the good eye and the evil eye? How do you know when you are taking care of yourself and not simply being selfish? And so much more!
2022-03-1533 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Pray Like the SequoiasShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Tara Beth Leach's sermon on corporate prayer and Matthew 18:15-20. They then discuss how to handle unanswered prayer, how to manage expectations about corporate prayer, and how individualism can thwart corporate prayer.
2022-03-0131 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Deliver Us From the Evil OneShawna Boren and Dan Kent talk about this week's sermon by Greg Boyd on Matthew 6:13. What does it mean to be delivered from the evil one? Does God lead us into temptation? Shawna and Dan discuss this and so much more, including the role of forgiveness in temptation, how to pass tests and outsmart temptation, and the role of Lent in our times of trial. Dan also faces his own cowardice as he considers what he might give up for Lent.
2022-02-2332 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Forgiven and ForgivingShawna Boren and Dan Kent break down Greg Boyd's sermon on Matthew 6:12, and look at how forgiveness differs from reconciliation. They also consider how unforgiveness can eat away at your own life and spiritually deaden you to the blessings God has for you. Dan also confesses a horrifying experience with Mr. Goodbar.
2022-02-1536 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Keeping the Father's Name HolyShawna Boren & Dan Kent discuss Greg Boyd's sermon on Matthew 6:9 about "Keeping the Father's Name Holy." The call to hallow God's name is a positive, relational call, not merely a warning about swearing. Shawna & Dan then answer a question about the use of labels, and the potential abuse of labels. Finally, Shawna & Dan reflect on 2 Corinthians 3:3 and what it means to live as a letter of Christ.
2022-02-0132 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: MLK Discussion PanelJerry Poindexter joins Shawna Boren & Dan Kent to talk about growing up in Omaha Nebraska during the 1960s, and about the racism he experienced there as a boy.
2022-01-2545 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: Forces of LightShawna Boren & Dan Kent talk about MLK Weekend—specifically Dr. King's views on spiritual warfare, and the invisible hypocrisies we carry about race.
2022-01-1832 min
The MuseCastThe MuseCast: When Prayer Goes "Unanswered"Dan Kent rides solo today as he talks about Greg's sermon on petitionary prayer and why such prayers often fail. Dan talks about the complexity of reality and the reality of ungodly agents. He then answers a couple questions, sent in from viewers, including "Why do I have to pray if God already knows what I need?" Finally, Dan discusses how our picture of God affects our understanding of prayer.
2022-01-1121 min