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UnsanctimoniousEpisode 34: Meat (1 Corinthians 8)In this episode pastors Mark and Jonathon start off talking about food and end up talking about strength, weakness, humility, and what it means to be a mature follower of Jesus Christ. 2021-01-2741 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 33: Ready (1 Corinthians 7:29-31)In this episode pastors Mark and Jonathon talk about what it means to live like Jesus could come back at any moment.2021-01-2036 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 32: Freedom (1 Cor 6:12-20)In this action packed episode pastors Mark and Jonathon talk a little bit about physical relationships and a lot about freedom. 2021-01-1438 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 31: Revealed (Ephesians 3:1-12)In this episode, pastors Jonathon and Mark discuss the "secret plan" of God that Paul reveals in Ephesians regarding Jews and Gentiles. 2021-01-0439 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 30: Ritual (Luke 2:21-40)Simeon and Anna had been waiting for a long time to see the Messiah. In this episode, pastors Mark and Jonathon talk about how the wait was worth it. 2020-12-2341 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 29: Echoes (Romans 16:25-27)In this episode pastors Mark and Jonathon discuss the importance of being divine echoes reverberating the love of Christ out into the world.2020-12-1645 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 28: Rejoice? (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24)To rejoice means to be filled with joy. It's something the Bible commands in the New Testament, but is it realistic? In this episode, pastors Mark and Jonathon do their best to answer that question. 2020-12-0941 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 27: The Way (Isaiah 40:1-11)In this episode Pastors Mark and Jonathon look at what it means to "prepare the way" for the coming of the Lord, and look forward to a very special time in the church year: Advent. 2020-11-3000 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 26: Fearless (Isaiah 64:1-9)In this episode, Pastors Mark and Jonathon talk about where hope comes from, and how that enables us to live life in a fearless way. 2020-11-2600 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 25: The End (Mark 13:24-37)In this episode, pastors Mark and Jonathon talk about fun stuff: the Apocalypse! Sort of...2020-11-1700 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 24: Justice (Psalm 76)In this episode Mark and Jonathon discuss how God's gravity works, especially in the area of justice. 2020-11-1300 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 23: Legacy (Psalm 78:1-7)In this episode, Pastor Mark and Jonathon break down the idea of legacy, and discover that what we pass on is important. 2020-11-0600 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 22: Love (Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37)In this episode, Mark and Jonathon discuss "hessed"- that is, the steadfast love of God. 2020-11-0500 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 21: Reflections (1 Thessalonians 2:1-8)Pastors Mark and Jonathon reflect on Paul and the idea of the fully Christian life- and the life of a leader-being lived out by reflecting the risen Christ. 2020-10-2200 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 20: Art Imitates (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)In this episode, Pastors Mark and Jonathon explore the what Jesus really wants out of his followers while stumbling over how to pronounce the name of an ancient city. 2020-10-1300 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 19: Invited (Matthew 22:1-14)In this episode Pastor's Mark and Jonathon explore the idea of what it means to be invited in by God, and the implications of rejecting God's invitation. 2020-10-0600 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 18: Judgment (Matthew 21:33-46)In this episode we learn about the link between judgment and reconciliation, and consider the consequences this has for both "sinners" and (allegedly) righteous people. 2020-09-2840 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 17: Authority (Matthew 21:23-32)Pastors Mark and Jonathon explore the idea of authority and discover that it has a surprising link to repentance. 2020-09-2434 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 16: Chains (Exodus 16:2-15)In this episode pastors Jonathon and Mark explore the concept of manna, chains, and looking back at the past instead of to the future. 2020-09-1741 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 15: Crisis (Exodus 14)We may not have Pharaoh's army on our tail, but we all find ourselves in times of crisis. In this episode, pastors Mark and Jonathon explore what it means for God to be present in the midst of uncertainty. 2020-09-0832 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 14: Unconditional (Romans 13:8-14)In this episode, Pastor Mark and Pastor Jonathon come to a shocking conclusion: God might just be calling us to love people the same way God loves us: unconditionally...2020-09-0339 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 13: Rescue (Exodus 3:1-15)Mark and Jonathon explore the unexpected nature of the people God calls to act as rescuers. 2020-08-2541 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 12: Different (Romans 12:1-8)The pastors explore what it means to be truly transformed, and how transformation can't just stop with self but has to work itself out through community. 2020-08-1940 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 11: Reconciliation (Genesis 45:1-15)In this episode Jonathon and Mark come to the conclusion that Jesus is always leading us towards reconciliation, and that there may actually be some spiritual truth to the idea that it isn't always right to be right.
For daily Scripture readings and other resources, check out unsanctimonious.com !2020-08-1041 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 10: Faith (Romans 10:5-15)In this week's episode Mark and Jonathon try to unravel the mystery of whether or not salvation can be earned, and what our good works have to do with it all. 2020-08-0340 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 9: Consequences (Genesis 29:15-28)Mark and Jonathon tackle a Scripture modern readers might find a bit troubling, and in so doing discover that being faithful doesn't always mean escaping consequences. 2020-07-2836 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 8: Presence (Romans 8:26-39)It turns out Jesus doesn't just want us to have nice lives or act as our painkiller. Mark and Jonathon explore what it really means to know God's presence in the midst of pain. 2020-07-2140 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 7: Known (Psalm 139)The pastors explore what it means to be fully known by God, and how that knowledge might impact the way we try to know others. 2020-07-1338 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 6: Dysfunction (Genesis 25:19-24)Mark and Jonathon explore the correlation between faith, conflict, family systems, and try to put the "fun" in "dysfunction." 2020-07-0848 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 5: Burdens (Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30)Mark and Jonathon dive deep into the mystery of a God who offers to carry our burdens and exactly what that means for those living in a society that demands we carry them ourselves. 2020-06-2940 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 4: Trust (Psalm 13)Pastors Mark and Jonathon explore the difference between belief and trust, reflect on God's steadfast love, and talk about why what we put our trust in MATTERS. 2020-06-2433 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 3: Fear (Matthew 10:24-39)In this episode Pastor's Mark and Jonathon dive into the concept of fear, and what should make us truly afraid. 2020-06-1643 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 2: Hope (Romans 5:1-8)Mark and Jonathon explore Romans 5:1-8 and discover that, despite appearances, we have a good reason to have hope. 2020-06-0934 minUnsanctimoniousEpisode 1: Meaning (Psalm 8)Jonathon and Mark explore Psalm 8 and discover that the average human being might be a lot more special than you think.2020-06-0237 min