Shows
Rocket City LiftFriday, September 17th, 2021Brett and Tara share the weirdest things in their offices, and discuss what you do with a text that has historically been used to hurt people yet still find meaning.2021-09-1713 minRocket City LiftWednesday, September 15th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss how we connect the Word with Creation, and where God's provision is in John 1:1-5.2021-09-1509 min
Rocket City LiftPurposeful ProvisionThe Rev. Brett Gudeman preaching on Sunday, September 12, 2021.2021-09-1315 minRocket City LiftMonday, September 13th, 2021Brett and Tara ponder how they see God's provision in the second Creation text from Genesis.2021-09-1310 minRocket City LiftFriday, September 10th, 2021Brett and Tara contemplate how we as humans can be rich toward God.2021-09-1011 minRocket City LiftWednesday, September 8th, 2021Brett and Tara talk about what we're supposed to learn about sacrifice from Psalm 51:15-17.2021-09-0808 minRocket City LiftGenerosity: Rich Toward GodThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Sunday, September 5, 2021.2021-09-0714 minRocket City LiftMonday, September 6th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss where they find generosity in Luke 12:13-21,32-34.2021-09-0610 minRocket City LiftFriday, September 3rd, 2021Brett and Tara talk about how following Jesus means a return of 100 fold, what that means, and if they've experienced it.2021-09-0312 minRocket City LiftWednesday, September 1st, 2021Brett and Tara discuss their answers to the question, "What is Wisdom?"2021-09-0110 minRocket City LiftGenerosity of SalvationThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Sunday, August 29, 2021.2021-08-3015 minRocket City LiftMonday, August 30th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss 10 Mark:17-31 where Jesus mentions wealth and the need to give everything away, and if Jesus meant this in a literal sense.2021-08-3012 minRocket City LiftWednesday, August 25th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what constitutes a proverb and what Proverbs 22:1-23 wants us to know.2021-08-2509 minRocket City LiftGenerosity: TrustThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Sunday, August 22, 2021.2021-08-2314 minRocket City LiftMonday, August 23rd, 2021Brett and Tara talk about what it means to them to put their trust in God and build treasure around that.2021-08-2310 minRocket City LiftFriday, August 20th, 2021Brett and Tara contemplate if constant love for one another is possible, as referenced in 1 Peter 4:8-11.2021-08-2012 minRocket City LiftFriday, August 27th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what it means to strive first for the righteousness of God, how we can do it, and if it is even possible.2021-08-1810 minRocket City LiftWednesday, August 18th, 2021Brett and Tara talk about how binding and loosing have to do with conflict and how we handle it, referencing Matthew 18:15-20.2021-08-1810 minRocket City LiftGenerosity of GraceThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Sunday, August 15, 2021.2021-08-1611 minRocket City LiftMonday, August 16th, 2021Brett and Tara are back! Today they are discussing 1 Peter 4:8-11 and what hospitality looks like in the church.2021-08-1609 minRocket City LiftWednesday, August 11th, 2021Youth Director Anne Dillon Loflin and Rev. Brett Gudeman talk about James and introduce the context in which it was written, who wrote it, and what we can expect to learn!2021-08-1119 minRocket City LiftSabbath: A JubileeThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Sunday, August 8, 2021.2021-08-0913 min
Rocket City LiftMonday, August 9th, 2021Youth Director Anne Dillon Loflin and Rev. Brett Gudeman talk about James and introduce the context in which it was written, who wrote it, and what we can expect to learn!2021-08-0916 minRocket City LiftWednesday, August 4th, 2021Youth Director Anne Dillon Loflin and Rev. Brett Gudeman talk about James and introduce the context in which it was written, who wrote it, and what we can expect to learn!2021-08-0415 minRocket City LiftSabbath: A Holy RestThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Sunday, August 1, 2021.2021-08-0316 minRocket City LiftMonday, August 2, 2021Youth Director Anne Dillon Loflin and Rev. Dr. Tara Bulger talk about James and introduce the context in which it was written, who wrote it, and what we can expect to learn!2021-08-0217 minRocket City LiftWednesday, July 28th, 2021Youth Director Anne Dillon Loflin and Rev. Dr. Tara Bulger talk about James and introduce the context in which it was written, who wrote it, and what we can expect to learn!2021-07-2820 min
Rocket City LiftMonday, July 26th, 2021Youth Director Anne Dillon Loflin and Rev. Dr. Tara Bulger talk about James and introduce the context in which it was written, who wrote it, and what we can expect to learn!2021-07-2616 min
Rocket City LiftSabbathThe Rev. Brett Gudeman preaching on Sunday, July 25, 2021.2021-07-2614 minRocket City LiftGreek 101: WholenessThe Rev. Jim Roberts preaching on Sunday, July 18, 2021.2021-07-1923 minRocket City LiftFriday, July 16th, 2021Today's episode is a previous recording from February 5th.2021-07-1612 minRocket City LiftWednesday, July 14th, 2021Today's episode is a previous recording from July 3rd, 20202021-07-1410 minRocket City LiftGreek 101: KingdomThe Rev. Brett Gudeman preaching on Sunday, July 11, 2021.2021-07-1216 minRocket City LiftGreek 101: FaithThe Rev. Brett Gudeman preaching on Sunday, July 4, 2021.2021-07-0612 minRocket City LiftFriday, July 2nd, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what Christian freedom is and what Jesus tries to tell us about freedom and being disciples.2021-07-0214 minRocket City LiftWednesday, June 30th, 2021Brett and Tara question how we listen to God and if there are different ways that God speaks.2021-06-3011 minRocket City LiftGreek 101: DiscipleThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Sunday, June 27, 2021.2021-06-2911 minRocket City LiftMonday, June 28th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what the word "disciple" means and what it meant to be a disciple in Jesus's time.2021-06-2812 minRocket City LiftFriday, June 25th, 2021Brett and Tara talk about why the Spirit is referred to as the Advocate and what it is advocating for.2021-06-2511 minRocket City LiftWednesday, June 23rd, 2021Brett and Tara ponder how Christ is made alive in the Spirit and what it means that the Spirit made proclamation to the Spirits in prison.2021-06-2313 minRocket City LiftI Believe: Creeds and Confessions: SpiritThe Rev. Brett Gudeman preaching on Sunday, June 20, 2021.2021-06-2212 minRocket City LiftMonday, June 21st, 2021Brett and Tara talk about how John 14:15-20 helps us to understand who the Spirit is and what the Spirit means in our lives.2021-06-2110 minRocket City LiftFriday, June 18th, 2021Brett and Tara think about what we are to make of the idea that the Word was in the beginning with God.2021-06-1811 minRocket City LiftWednesday, June 16th, 2021Brett and Tara wonder who the Wise are and what we are supposed to get out of the dichotomy of foolishness versus wisdom in 1 Corinthians 1:18-25.2021-06-1610 min
Rocket City LiftJesus Christ, His Only Son, Our LordThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Sunday, June 13, 20212021-06-1412 minRocket City LiftMonday, June 14, 2021Brett and Tara take a deeper dive into what it means to be the Word.2021-06-1409 minRocket City LiftFriday, June 11th, 2021Brett and Tara ponder whether knowledge itself is a good thing and if we should know the difference between good and evil.2021-06-1111 minRocket City LiftWednesday, June 9th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what Jesus tells us about worry in Matthew 6:30-34.2021-06-0909 minRocket City LiftMonday, June 7th, 2021Brett and Tara talk discuss why there are two creation stories in the Bible, and what we can learn from the second one.2021-06-0710 min
Rocket City Lift"I Believe: God The Father"The Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Sunday, June 6, 20212021-06-0612 minRocket City LiftFriday, June 4th, 2021Today's episode is a previous recording from Friday, June 5th, 2020. We'll be back with new episodes on Monday!2021-06-0412 minRocket City LiftWednesday, June 2nd, 2021Today's episode is a previous recording from June 3rd, 2020. We'll be back with new episodes on Monday!2021-06-0210 min
Rocket City LiftThe Second Sentence: Luke 13:10-17Sermon preached on 5.30.21 by Rev. Brett Gudeman2021-06-0112 minRocket City LiftFriday, May 28th, 2021Brett and Tara talk about how we enslave ourselves to the elements of this world and how Christ frees us from them.2021-05-2812 minRocket City LiftWednesday, May 26th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss why we as humans might have difficulty asking for things from God.2021-05-2609 min
Rocket City LiftPentecost Sermon: The Fruits of the SpiritA sermon by Rev. Brett Gudeman on Galatians 4:1-7; 5:16-26. Preached on Pentecost Sunday, 5.23.21.2021-05-2412 minRocket City LiftMonday, May 24th, 2021Brett and Tara ponder how we are to live a life that bears fruits that come from the spirit as opposed to those that come from the flesh.2021-05-2411 min
Rocket City LiftPentecost Sermon: The Fruits of the SpiritSermon by Rev. Brett Gudeman on Galatians 4:1-7; 5:16-26. 5.23.212021-05-2312 minRocket City LiftFriday, May 21st, 2021Brett and Tara talk about when they have been prayed for, and when Jesus prayed for his followers.2021-05-2112 minRocket City LiftWednesday, May 19th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what Psalm 1 wants for those who read it and what it tells us about the world.2021-05-1909 minRocket City LiftMonday, May 17th, 2021Brett and Tara think about what Jesus is praying in John 17:6-19 and what we are supposed to draw from it.2021-05-1709 minRocket City LiftFriday, May 14th, 2021Brett and Tara think about what hypocrisy looks like in the passage of Galatians 1:13-17,2:11-21 and how Paul calls us to respond to that today.2021-05-1413 min
Rocket City LiftChrist In The World: Christ Inside UsThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on May 9, 20212021-05-1212 minRocket City LiftWednesday, May 12th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what it means to be righteous and what Jesus is trying to tell us in Luke 18:9-14.2021-05-1211 minRocket City LiftMonday, May 10th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what issue Paul is writing against in Galatians 1:13-17,2:11-21.2021-05-1011 minRocket City LiftFriday, May 7th, 2021Friday, May 7th, 2021 by2021-05-0712 minRocket City LiftWednesday, May 5th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what happens with Simeon in the passage of Luke 2:25-32.2021-05-0509 min
Rocket City LiftChrist in the World: Who Is In and Who Is OutSermon preached by Rev. Dr. Tara Bulger on 5.2.212021-05-0315 minRocket City LiftMonday, May 3rd, 2021Brett and Tara talk about the significance of circumsicion for new believers.2021-05-0311 minRocket City LiftWednesday, April 28th, 2021Today's episode is a previous recording from May 13th, 2020.2021-04-2811 minRocket City LiftMonday, April 26th, 2021Today's episode is a previous recording from May 11th, 2020. We'll be back with new episodes next week!2021-04-2612 minRocket City LiftChrist in the World: Reaching Out and Inviting InSermon from 4.25.21 on the Scripture Acts 8:24 - 39 by Rev. Brett Gudeman2021-04-2614 minRocket City LiftFriday, April 23rd, 2021Brett and Tara explain how an interpretation of a scripture passage can change based on who we identify with.2021-04-2314 minRocket City LiftWednesday, April 21st, 2021Brett and Tara talk about why Jesus' last literal words are significant and who he is speaking of when he asks for forgiveness.2021-04-2109 minRocket City LiftMonday, April 19th, 2021Brett and Tara ponder the point of martyrdom and if it is something we should emulate.2021-04-1911 minRocket City LiftFriday, April 16th, 2021Brett and Tara talk about hospitality as a big part of seeing Jesus and what that means for the modern church.2021-04-1611 minRocket City LiftWednesday, April 14th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss how Psalms orient us to God or re-orient us and which applies to Psalm 30.2021-04-1409 minRocket City LiftMonday, April 12th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss the passage Luke 24:13-35 and what it tells us the most about Jesus.2021-04-1213 min
Rocket City LiftChrist In The World: The Road To EmmausThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on April 11, 20212021-04-1112 min
Rocket City LiftTerror and AmazementThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Easter Sunday, 4/4/20212021-04-0911 minRocket City LiftFriday, April 9th, 2021Brett and Tara contemplate the significance of resurrection for the Christian faith, why it matters to us, and why we celebrate the holiday around it.2021-04-0911 minRocket City LiftWednesday, April 7th, 2021Brett and Tara go over the difference between apostles and disciples, and question what Paul is advocating for in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11.2021-04-0709 minRocket City LiftMonday, April 5th, 2021Brett and Tara talk about what happens at Jesus' tomb when the three women arrive.2021-04-0509 minRocket City LiftFriday, April 2, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what Good Friday is about and why we as Christians call it "good."2021-04-0210 min
Rocket City LiftMaundy Thursday: Given All ThingsThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on April 1, 20212021-04-0207 minRocket City LiftWednesday, March 31st, 2021Brett and Tara talk about Palm Sunday and if Jesus's entrance was a parade, and what it meant.2021-03-3109 minRocket City LiftMonday, March 29th, 2021Brett and Tara ponder what Jesus means when he says the words "It is finished."2021-03-2910 min
Rocket City LiftThe Seven Last Words of Jesus: It Is FinishedThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on March 28, 20212021-03-2811 minRocket City LiftFriday, March 26th, 2021Brett and Tara talk about why Jesus needed to fulfill the scripture and what it means.2021-03-2610 minRocket City LiftWednesday, March 24th, 2021Brett and Tara think about how to respond in the affirmative to God's question, "Mortal, can these dry bones live?"2021-03-2411 minRocket City LiftMonday, Monday 22nd, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what it means for Jesus to thirst.2021-03-2208 minRocket City LiftThe Seven Last Words of Jesus: I ThirstRev. Brett preaches on John 19:28-29.2021-03-2113 minRocket City LiftFriday, March 19th, 2021Brett and Tara talk about why Jesus felt forsaken on the cross and how that relates to how we feel forsaken.2021-03-1912 minRocket City LiftWednesday, March 17th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what God does as characterized by a shepherd.2021-03-1708 minRocket City LiftMonday, March 15th, 2021Brett and Tara talk about how Jesus's words on the cross help us to understand humanity and God.2021-03-1509 min
Rocket City Lift"Seven Last Words: My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?"The Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on Sunday, March 14, 20212021-03-1412 min
Rocket City LiftSeven Last Words: Woman Behold Thy SonThe Rev. Dr. Tara W. Bulger preaching on March 7, 20212021-03-1309 minRocket City LiftFriday, March 12th, 2021Friday, March 12th, 2021 by2021-03-1109 minRocket City LiftWednesday, March 10th, 2021Brett and Tara question why Israel needed David, and why a righteous ruler was needed.2021-03-1011 minRocket City LiftMonday, March 8th, 2021Brett and Tara discuss what family life was like in first-century antiquity.2021-03-0809 min