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Sharing the Sacred
Ruth (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class begins a 2-week examination of the Book of Ruth, discussing great acts of commitment and conversion.
2021-04-09
1h 08
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Talmudic Wisdom (Part 4)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class delves back into the writings of the Talmud, completing their 4-week examination of various pieces of Talmudic wisdom. They explore how these ancient sayings can still bear great weight on our modern lives.
2021-04-01
1h 05
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Talmudic Wisdom (Part 3)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class delves back into the writings of the Talmud, continuing their 4-week examination of various pieces of Talmudic wisdom. They explore how these ancient sayings can still bear great weight on our modern lives.
2021-03-26
1h 07
Sharing the Sacred
Talmudic Wisdom (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class delves back into the writings of the Talmud, continuing their 4-week examination of various pieces of Talmudic wisdom. They explore how these ancient sayings can still bear great weight on our modern lives.
2021-03-18
1h 05
Sharing the Sacred
Talmudic Wisdom (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class delves back into the writings of the Talmud, beginning a 4-week examination of various pieces of Talmudic wisdom. They explore how these ancient sayings can still bear great weight on our modern lives.
2021-03-11
1h 06
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Hasidic Tales (Part 4)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class concludes their four-week study of the stories told by the Hasidic movement. They discuss these ancient folk tales and examine how the stories' themes can apply to our modern world.
2021-03-04
1h 00
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Hasidic Tales (Part 3)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class continues their four-week study of the stories told by the Hasidic movement. They discuss these ancient folk tales and examine how the stories' themes can apply to our modern world.
2021-02-26
58 min
Sharing the Sacred
Hasidic Tales (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class continues their four-week study of the stories told by the Hasidic movement. They discuss who the Hasids were, read four more tales from the movement's writings, and examine how the stories' themes can apply to our modern world.
2021-02-18
1h 02
Sharing the Sacred
Hasidic Tales (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class begins a four-week study of the stories told by the Hasidic movement. They discuss who the Hasids were, read five tales from the movement's writings, and examine how the stories' themes can apply to our modern world.
2021-02-11
1h 01
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Song of Songs (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class begins a two-week discussion of Song of Songs. They examine the many metaphors, similes, and analogies that this intricate poem contains, and how those literary figures relate to our perception of the divine.
2021-02-04
1h 03
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Song of Songs (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class begins a two-week discussion of Song of Songs. They examine the many metaphors, similes, and analogies that this intricate poem contains, and how those literary figures relate to our perception of the divine.
2021-01-28
1h 03
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Ecclesiastes (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class completes their discussion on the Book of Ecclesiastes, further examining King Solomon's journey and deciding which lessons of his we can apply to our own lives.
2021-01-21
1h 00
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Ecclesiastes (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class begins a new course of study, focusing on the Book of Ecclesiastes. In this first lesson, the class examines the life of King Solomon and discusses what we can glean from his experiences.
2021-01-14
1h 01
Sharing the Sacred
Lessons in the Talmud: Justice in a Complex World
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class concludes its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, they discuss the challenges of applying our ideals of justice to a complex and ever-changing world.
2021-01-07
1h 03
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Lessons in the Talmud: The Hopes of Justice
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. The class continues its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class talks about the Talmudic perspective regarding justice, especially in the context of the structure of the ancient Jewish court system. They examine how the legal system addresses the underlying concerns about justice which the sages had.
2020-12-31
1h 01
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Lessons in the Talmud: Underneath the Law
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. The class continues its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class talks about the Talmudic perspective regarding the law - how laws are made, how they are carried out, and the basic principles of justice.
2020-12-18
55 min
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Lessons in the Talmud: Wronging with Words
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. The class continues its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class talks about the Talmudic perspective on wronging with words. They discuss the impact which our words can have on those around us, and what the Talmud says we ought to do to ensure we do not wrong others.
2020-12-11
1h 02
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Lessons in the Talmud: Charity
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. The class continues its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class talks about the Talmudic perspective on charity. They discuss the Talmudic hierarchy of giving and examine how intent can impact the significance of a charitable donation.
2020-12-03
1h 01
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Lessons in the Talmud: Pirkei Avot (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. The class continues its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class finishes its two-week discussion of Pirkei Avot, "The Sayings of the Fathers." They talk about the fascinating ethical, legal, and moral lessons which the book holds.
2020-11-27
1h 02
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Lessons in the Talmud: Pirkei Avot (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class begins a discussion on a new topic: the Talmud. This collection of Jewish law and legend holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class starts a two-week discussion of Pirkei Avot, "The Sayings of the Fathers." They talk about the fascinating ethical, legal, and moral lessons which the book holds.
2020-11-20
56 min
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Leadership in the Bible: Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, and Josiah
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class concludes its 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. The focus of this episode is on a few notable Biblical leaders: Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, and Josiah.
2020-11-13
58 min
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Leadership in the Bible: King David
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class continues its 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. The focus of this episode is on the later years of King David's life - on his difficulties in life and on his ultimate successes.
2020-11-06
1h 03
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Leadership in the Bible: Young David
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class continues its 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. The focus of this episode is on the earlier years of King David's life, and on the character traits he displayed which qualified him for leadership.
2020-10-29
1h 04
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Leadership in the Bible: Judges
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class continues its 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. The focus of this episode is on examples of leadership in Judges and 1st Samuel. They examine both the strengths of the best judges and the weaknesses of those judges who fell short.
2020-10-22
1h 00
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Leadership in the Bible: Joshua
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class continues its 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. The focus of this episode is on Joshua, whose only aspiration was his service to God, and the lessons we can learn from his life.
2020-10-15
1h 03
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Leadership in the Bible: Moses
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class begins a 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. They begin this conversation with an examination of Moses, focusing on several different elements of leadership within his life.
2020-10-08
1h 00
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The Book of Ezekiel (Part 3)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class concludes its three-week discussion on the prophet Ezekiel. They talk about what Ezekiel means to the universality of God, and about who is accountable to His laws as described in the book of Ezekiel.
2020-10-01
00 min
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The Book of Ezekiel (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class continues its three-week discussion on the prophet Ezekiel. They talk about several of the ethical issues present in the book, including the debate regarding the sins of fathers being visited upon their children.
2020-09-24
00 min
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The Book of Ezekiel (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class begins a three-week discussion on the prophet Ezekiel. They talk about the drama and detailed descriptions in the book, and how dazzling imagery sets the stage for the events which unfold in Ezekiel's life.
2020-09-18
00 min
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The Book of Daniel (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class concludes a two-week discussion on the book of Daniel, one of the most complex books in the Bible. They talk about who Daniel was, interpretations of his dreams, and more, covering the last 6 chapters in this episode.
2020-09-10
00 min
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The Book of Daniel (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class begins a two-week discussion on the book of Daniel, one of the most complex books in the Bible. They talk about who Daniel was, interpretations of his dreams, and more, covering the first 6 chapters in this episode.
2020-09-03
00 min
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All About Elijah (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class concludes their two-week examination of the prophet Elijah. They discuss his life, all the way through his ascension into heaven, and many of the events along the way.
2020-08-27
00 min
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All About Elijah (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class begins a two-week examination of the prophet Elijah. They discuss his role as a prophetic counterforce to earthly unrighteousness, and his unique position as the only figure in scripture who avoided death.
2020-08-20
00 min
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Prophets: Powerful Voices (Part 4)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class concludes their conversation about the prophets with a discussion about the difficulties the prophets faced, and how those difficulties can relate to the challenges we face in our lives today.
2020-08-13
00 min
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Prophets: Powerful Voices (Part 3)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class discusses the causes of unrighteousness - primarily, bad leaders and false prophets diverting the people's attention.
2020-08-06
00 min
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Prophets: Powerful Voices (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class discusses the prophets' diagnosis of the issues in a morally unhealthy society, and the broad concept of "unrighteousness."
2020-07-30
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
Prophets: Powerful Voices (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class discusses who the prophets were, what they did, and why their words ought to still hold relevance to us today.
2020-07-23
00 min
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Selected Proverbs (Part 3)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving to the next part of their three-week discussion of a selection from the book of Proverbs. This week, the class concludes their discussion of Proverbs, focusing on anger, just rulership, the "woman of valor," and more.
2020-07-17
00 min
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Selected Proverbs (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving to the next part of their three-week discussion of a selection from the book of Proverbs. This week, the class discusses Proverbs regarding guilt and innocence, responsibility, and much more.
2020-07-09
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
Selected Proverbs (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of a selection from the book of Proverbs. This week, the class discusses Proverbs regarding conflict, justice, and much more.
2020-07-03
00 min
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Divine Guidance: From Generation to Generation
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class concludes their study of the commandments with a discussion of how we can pass these values and teachings on to future generations.
2020-06-25
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Creation, Revelation, and Redemption
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the biblical perspective on the meaning and experience of creation, revelation, and redemption.
2020-06-18
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Sacred Time
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the biblical perspective on sacred time.
2020-06-11
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Tithes
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the biblical perspective on tithes.
2020-06-04
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Times for Offerings
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the biblical perspective on times in our lives at which we should make offerings.
2020-05-29
00 min
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Divine Guidance: The Role of Sacrifice in Faith
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the biblical perspective on the role sacrifice should have in faith.
2020-05-21
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Forbidden Mixtures & Intro to Sacrifice
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the biblical perspective on forbidden dietary mixtures, and begins to talk about the concept of sacrifice.
2020-05-14
00 min
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Divine Guidance: What We Do to Eat
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the biblical perspective on maintaining an ethical diet. How should we think about the things we eat?
2020-05-07
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Leprosy? Or Something Else?
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the biblical concept of "tzara'at." It's typically translated as "leprosy," but is that what it really means?
2020-04-30
00 min
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Divine Guidance: What is "Cleanliness"?
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the biblical concept of "cleanliness."
2020-04-23
00 min
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Divine Guidance: The Levites
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the role and service of the Levites.
2020-04-17
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Priests and the People (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class concludes their discussion of the divine perspective regarding the role of the priests among the people.
2020-04-09
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Priests and the People (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class begins a discussion of the divine perspective regarding the role of the priests among the people.
2020-04-02
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Sacred Space (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class concludes their discussion of the divine perspective regarding sacred space.
2020-03-26
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Sacred Space (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the divine perspective regarding sacred space.
2020-03-19
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Conduct in War
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the divine perspective regarding conduct during war.
2020-03-13
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Harmed Parties
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the divine perspective regarding the rights and interests of harmed parties in a dispute.
2020-03-05
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Criminal Actions (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class wrap up their discussion on the divine perspective regarding criminal actions which result in harm to others.
2020-02-27
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Criminal Actions (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class begins a discussion on the divine perspective regarding criminal actions which result in harm to others.
2020-02-21
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Witnesses and the Nature of Law
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses divine expectations for witnesses, and the Biblical perspective on law.
2020-02-13
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Judges (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class concludes their discussion about the divine expectations of judging and judges.
2020-02-06
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Judges (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class begins a discussion about the divine expectations of judging and judges.
2020-01-30
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Commercial Settings
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class has a discussion about how the Mitzvot say we ought to behave in commercial settings.
2020-01-23
00 min
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Divine Guidance: The Stranger
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class has a discussion about our treatment of the stranger.
2020-01-16
00 min
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Divine Guidance: The Weak (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class completes their discussion of the treatment of the weak.
2020-01-10
00 min
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Divine Guidance: The Weak (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class begins a discussion of the treatment of those weaker than ourselves.
2020-01-03
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Love of Neighbor (Part 3)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class concludes their discussion of love of neighbor.
2019-12-27
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Love of Neighbor (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class continues their discussion of love of neighbor.
2019-12-19
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Love of Neighbor (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class begins a discussion of love of neighbor.
2019-12-11
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Concerns About Idolatry (Part 4)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class concludes their discussion of idolatry, both in biblical times and in our modern world.
2019-12-05
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Concerns About Idolatry (Part 3)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class continues their discussion of idolatry, both in biblical times and in our modern world.
2019-11-28
00 min
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Divine Guidance: Concerns About Idolatry (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class continues their discussion of idolatry, both in biblical times and in our modern world.
2019-11-21
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
Divine Guidance: Concerns About Idolatry (Part 1)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class begins a discussion of idolatry, both in biblical times and in our modern world.
2019-11-14
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
Divine Guidance: Love of God (Part 3)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class continues their discussion on the concept of "love of God."
2019-11-08
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
Divine Guidance: Love of God (Part 2)
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class continues their discussion on the concept of "love of God."
2019-10-31
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
Divine Guidance: Love of God
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church reconvene to discuss a new topic - God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best "self-help book" of all time. This week, the class discusses the concept of "love of God" - both what it entails and why it's so important.
2019-10-24
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: V'Zot Haberacha
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study conclude their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: V'Zot Haberacha. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-10-18
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Haazinu
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Haazinu. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-10-11
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Vayelech
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Vayelech. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-10-04
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Nitzavim
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Nitzavim. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-09-26
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Ki Tavo
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Ki Tavo. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-09-19
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Ki Teitzei
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Ki Teitzei. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-09-13
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Shoftim
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Shoftim. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-09-05
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Re'eh
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Re'eh. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-08-30
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Eikev
Sandy Kress continues the yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week - this week with guest Caleb Kress. The week's portion: Eikev. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-08-22
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Va'etchanan
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Va'etchanan. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-08-15
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Devarim
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Devarim. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-08-09
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Matot-Masei
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Matot-Masei. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-07-31
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Pinchas
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Pinchas. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-07-24
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Balak
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Balak. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-07-17
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Chukat
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Chukat. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-07-10
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Korach
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Korach. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-07-05
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Shlach
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Shlach. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-06-27
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Behaalotecha
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Behaalotecha. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-06-19
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Naso
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Naso. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-06-12
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Bamidbar
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Bamidbar. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-06-05
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Bechukotai
Sandy Kress continues the yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week, this week with special guest Caleb Kress. This week's portion: Bechukotai. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-05-29
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Behar
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Behar. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-05-22
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Emor
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Emor. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-05-15
00 min
Sharing the Sacred
The Torah Cycle: Kedoshim
Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church bible study continue their yearlong journey through the Torah cycle, covering the portion for each week. This week's portion: Kedoshim. Supplementary materials for this episode, as well as others in the Torah cycle, can be found at https://www.thirdwell.org/Torah-Portions.html
2019-05-08
00 min