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Mind the Ear with Tony MinearDo You Believe In Hell?Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org2023-02-2228 min
Beatitudes Radio“Fat Tuesday On Sunday” // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.19.23 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: James 5:16, Proverbs 28:13If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 19, 20232023-02-2021 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearIs Religion Based On Fear?References:
Is religion based on fear? by Clare Carlisle____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org2023-02-0820 minBeatitudes Radio“The Mind: Friend or Foe?” // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.5.23 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Mark 12:29-31If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 5, 20232023-02-0619 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearReligious Freedom & MuhammadReferences:
A Lecturer Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job. by Jenn Ackerman____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org2023-02-0127 minBeatitudes Radio“When Your Child is Left Behind” // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.29.23 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Matthew 2:13-23If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 29, 20232023-01-3023 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearIs God an Egomaniac?In the Old Testament God requires humans to love and worship Him.Does this make God an egomaniac or narcissist?References:
The Divine Egotist—Is God Arrogant, Selfish, or Megalomaniacal? by Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.org2023-01-2523 minBeatitudes Radio"That Kid" // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.22.23 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Luke 2: 41-52If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 22, 20232023-01-2417 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearCreation & DoubtReferences:
Why most people leave religion? They just ‘stop believing’ by Kimberly Winston
Answers by Billy Graham
Where does doubt come from? Does it come from the devil, or do we have doubts because of something that's wrong in our hearts? I'd be interested in your answer because I've struggled with doubt most of my life, although I know I'm a Christian.____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org2023-01-1826 minBeatitudes Radio“Drum Major Instinct” Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s sermon by the same name // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.15.23 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Mark 10:32-45If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 15, 20232023-01-1621 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearDeconstructingWhy are some people unable to examine or question their religious beliefs?____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org2023-01-1125 minBeatitudes RadioChristmas Eve Homily // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.24.22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Luke 2:8–14If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 24, 20222022-12-2819 minBeatitudes Radio“The Carols of Christmas: O Come, All You Faithful” // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.18.22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Matthew 2:1-12If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 18, 20222022-12-2127 minBeatitudes Radio“The Carols of Christmas: What Child Is This” // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.11.22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Luke 2:8-16If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 11, 20222022-12-1413 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearAre Feminists Ruining Your Christmas Music?References:
How the church’s focus on Mary’s virginity became a curse for women opinion by Serene Jones____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org2022-12-1327 minBeatitudes Radio"The Carols of Christmas: Silent Night, Holy Night" // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.4.22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearIf you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 4, 20222022-12-0723 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearPunishment by Removal: Solitary ConfinementWatch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org2022-11-2223 minBeatitudes Radio"Move on From the Past" // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.6.22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Haggai 2:1-5If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 6, 20222022-11-1127 minBeatitudes Radio"Forgotten" // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.30.22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 30, 20222022-11-0923 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearElections and Christian PowerReferences:
How Much Power Do Christians Really Have? by Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org2022-11-0822 minBeatitudes Radio"When You Can't Believe: Atheism" // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.23.22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Psalm 14:1, Psalm 10:4If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 23, 20222022-11-0627 minBeatitudes Radio"Making God Real: Panentheism" // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.16.22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Psalm 47If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 16, 20222022-11-0630 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearIs Pornography Morally Acceptable? pt. 2References:
Seven Reasons You Should Not Indulge in Pornography by Andrew David Naselli
The Evolution of Pornography by Robert Weiss Ph.D., MSW
Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."Matthew 5:27-30“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose on...2022-11-0129 minBeatitudes Radio"Making God Real: Deism" // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.9.22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Nehemiah 9:6If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 9, 20222022-10-2832 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearIs Pornography Morally Acceptable? pt. 1References:
The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps by Dhruv MehrotraWatch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org2022-10-2526 minBeatitudes Radio"Are You a Maverick?" // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.18.22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Psalm 145:17-21 If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 18, 20222022-10-2433 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 251: “Pick a God, Any God” // Service of Worship // Pastor Tony MinearRecorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 09/11/22 Preaching: Pastor Tony MinearScripture: Exodus 33:10-11; 34:5-8 NRSV Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/2022-10-2228 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearMessage from God or Mental Illness?Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org2022-10-1829 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearSpiritual but not Religious pt. 2References:
Spiritual But Not Religious? Please Stop Boring Me. by Lillian DanielWatch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubewww.BeatitudesChurch.org2022-10-1122 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearSpiritual but not Religious pt. 1References:
What It Means To Be Spiritual But Not Religious by Caroline Kitchener
Meet the "Spiritual but Not Religious" by Barna Research Releases in Faith & Christianity
Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubewww.BeatitudesChurch.org2022-10-1032 minMind the Ear with Tony MinearMind the Ear2022-10-0101 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 249: “The Webb Telescope and God – The Future” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Goosebumps. We’ve all had them: A thunder clap breaks the silence in a rain storm; you rush out the door without a coat and are struck by the cold; a serendipitous experience of awe is shared with another. Funny how such a small reaction like goosebumps can transcend a moment and change your perspective. What good can come from being awestruck? Join us as Pastor Tony continues his sermon series: “The Webb Telescope and God.” Today, he focuses on the future. It’s easy in a world teaming with problems and divisiveness to isolate yourself from other...2022-08-3128 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 248: “The Webb Telescope and God” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Certainty. If you’re searching for certainty in life, keep a closed mind. It’s safe. It’s comfortable, and you’ll never be exposed to new ideas. Religion can provide certainty for you, especially when it comes to your belief about God. And the Bible, taken literally or not, can be a filter for the uncertain. But could there be a new way of understanding God that you miss by living in certainty? Join us today as Pastor Tony continues his sermon series: “The Webb Telescope and God.” Discover the impact that science and technology has...2022-08-2527 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 247: “The Webb Telescope and God” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.It’s pretty amazing when you think about it. NASA’s Webb Space Telescope has delivered the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. Its ability to magnify distant galaxies inside an image the size of a grain of sand is at once spectacular and humbling. What is our place in the cosmos really that we should be so bold as to think we’re significant? Or that it was made exclusively for us? Listen today as Pastor Tony explores the historical dichotomy that has always existed between our earthly perspective and the vastnes...2022-08-1830 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 246: “Does the Bible do sex?”— Sex and Guilt // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.People are dealing with sexual guilt and we don’t talk about it. Religion has set us up for it. When it comes to premarital sex, religion has forgotten that biology always wins. Take a look at society and culture today, marriage is more and more often being postponed to a person’s mid 30’s. If sex is to be reserved for marriage, how does a person navigate the sexual impulses that are a biological reality? Join us today as Pastor Tony continues his new sermon series: “Does the Bible do sex?” This week, he focuses on “S...2022-08-1128 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 245: “Does the Bible do sex?— Sex and Shame" // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.You are not born with the emotion of shame. It is external, and it is acquired. You are taught shame. When it comes to our sexuality, Western culture leverages sexual shame for control and conformity. Our laws continue to reproach sexuality not biblically mandated, and sex education in our schools is clinical and lacks meaningful discussion and dialogue. Yet we are sexual beings. So, how did we get here and when did sexual shaming originate? Is religion to blame? Join us today as Pastor Tony continues his new sermon series: “Does the Bible do sex?” This w...2022-08-0427 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 244: “Does the Bible do sex?”— Marriage and Divorce // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Every 35 seconds a divorce is finalized in America. Marriage rates today continue to decline to historic lows, and the institution of marriage seems inconsequential for younger adults. Is the centuries-old stigma of divorce still impactful? How does being a Christian influence our view of divorce? Join us today as Pastor Tony continues his new sermon series: “Does the Bible do sex?” This week, he focuses on “Marriage and Divorce,” and what the Bible does and does not say about it. Exploring the inconsistencies found throughout the Bible concerning divorce, discover how we can look beyond the authori...2022-07-2831 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 243: “Does the Bible do sex?”— Marriage and Sex // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.“Oh Lucy, I’m home!” — A greeting Desi Arnaz lovingly shouted to his co-star and then-wife Lucille Ball every evening when he came home from work. Like so many other American sitcoms that aired on television in the 1950’s, “I Love Lucy” was the hallmark of an ideal marriage. But where did this construct of an ideal marriage originate? If you look to the Old Testament narratives, they were predominantly patriarchal with monogamy only applying to the woman (wife). Marriages were purely transactional meant to procure property and offspring. Join us today as Pastor Tony continues his ne...2022-07-2127 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 242: “Does the Bible do sex?”— The Joy of Sex // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Shush! Zip it! Don’t say that word! Chances are most of us were silenced when the subject of S-E-X was brought up. After all, it’s way too private, and comes with a lot of baggage, guilt and shame. Join us as Pastor Tony begins his new sermon series: “Does the Bible do sex?” Whatever your reservations, this sermon series is rated PG but nonetheless provocative for your mind. Listen today as Pastor Tony candidly speaks of his own conservative childhood, and how he received more negative messages about sex than positive. Discover the three thing...2022-07-1224 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 240: “Make Mine a Double!” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Relay racing is all about the transition of the baton. The baton is transferred from runner to runner at each leg of the race. If the transition isn’t smooth, precious time and even victory is sacrificed. Our scripture today from 2 Kings 2:1-14 tells a similar story of the transition in prophetic leadership from the mighty Elijah to his predecessor, Elisha. This metaphorical passing of the “baton” happened abruptly and too soon for either runner. Elijah was not ready to pass it, and Elisha was not ready to take it. In a final effort to secure a smooth transition, Elisha...2022-07-0128 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 238: “Are LGBTIQA+ individuals a threat to Christianity and our nation?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Since homo sapiens first roamed the earth, we’ve been operating under an imagined human order that is for the most part, biologically determined as male and female. However, culturally, gender categories have evolved over time that seemingly threaten the stability of “the system”. Did Christianity’s arrival reinforce this feeling of instability? What is it we’re so afraid of? And how do we interpret ancient texts such as today’s scripture from Psalm 139:14–15—from a biological or cultural lens? Join us for PRIDE Sunday as Pastor Tony explores why society, particularly...2022-06-1630 min
Beatitudes RadioGathering 237: “Gun Violence & Christianity” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Gun violence and mass shootings carries an urgency today unimaginable just four years ago. Since November 2018, sixty-four plus mass shootings have resulted in needless deaths and serious injuries across the United States, a grim reminder we haven’t yet figured this out. The solution for gun violence continues to elude us and remains unclear.So, who or what is to blame—guns or our innate propensity towards violence? Can a Christian own a gun and remain lawful and good? Or should gun ownership be revoked altogether? Join us as Pastor Tony Minear takes a look at Gun Cult...2022-06-1036 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 235: “Then What?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.For Arizonians, "the Wild West" is a moniker we can't quite shake nearly two centuries after legendary Buffalo Bill Cody coined it through his tales of conquest and survival among diverse cultures. For the early church, the years following Jesus' death most likely were just as unorganized and "frontier-like". Geography and diverse accounts seemed to separate his followers especially when you look at the variations between the four Gospels. Did Christianity in fact trace a line of purity back to Jesus that created the narratives and orthodoxy ("right beliefs") that we have today? Or did it...2022-05-2628 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 234: “Then What?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.How do you measure success? The business industry uses a wide variety of metrics to measure performance and financial success. For ministers, it’s attendance and contributions to the church. For social media, it’s the number of “Likes” and “Shares”. With the advent of social media, social movements today exist because of the rapid pace at which a movement goes viral: the Ice Bucket Challenge, the January 6th U.S. Capital siege, Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, etc. But what about in the early 1st century? What factors can explain such rapid growth as experienced by the early c...2022-05-1928 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 233: “Then What?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D."Why did Jesus die?" A simple Google search reveals 325,000,000 answers, each one different from the next. Every religion that recognizes Jesus has its own explanation. Immediately following his death, Jesus’ followers were in a tailspin. Their leader was gone having suffered a death that was contradictory to that prophesied of a Messiah—crucifixion on a cross—and their identity, lost. According to their traditional Hebrew laws, a Messiah wasn’t supposed to die on a tree accursed by God. It wasn’t until Jesus’ resurrection that this small Jewish sect made up of his followers began to reeva...2022-05-1231 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 232: “Then What?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Following the death and resurrection of Jesus, the early church experienced substantial growth, but also persecution. How did a handful of followers grow into 30 million in just 300 years, and into the largest religion in the world today? Join us as Pastor Tony begins a new sermon series: "Then What?" Accounts of Jesus’ appearance following his resurrection predicated a movement within the Jewish community that marked his followers as “different.” Listen as we take a look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion from that of persecutor to believer. Why would Paul persecute his own people? Are we hardwir...2022-05-0529 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 230: “What happened that Sunday?” // Easter Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.We’ve spent the season of Lent this year reflecting on Jesus’ activities the week before his death on the cross. Today we reflect on Sunday of that week. What exactly happened to Jesus on that day? Scripture relates it was the day of his resurrection, but the details are imprecise and conflicting across the four Gospels. And science doesn’t provide us with an explanation either. The Apostle Paul was actually the first apostle to write about it; however, he did not bear witness to the crucifixion or resurrection. So what exactly happened on that Easter Sunday, and what d...2022-04-2026 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 229: “One Week that Changed the World: Saturday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Good Friday, Jesus dies. Easter Sunday, he rises from the grave. What happened in between those two events? Saturday. But what exactly happened during those 24 hours? Purgatory? Hell? What does scripture have to say about it, or does it? Listen today as Pastor Tony wraps up our Lenten worship series: "One Week that Changed the World” and takes a look at Saturday. Listen as he explores the universal question, “What happens when we die, do we go to heaven or hell?” If you turn to scripture for the answer, the Gospel of Mark is silent about Je...2022-04-1324 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 228: “One Week that Changed the World: Friday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Why was Jesus crucified? For most Christians, the answer is simple. Jesus died to save us from our sins. But if you were a follower of Jesus in the first century, you would not find the answer to this question in the Gospel of Mark anywhere. To the chief priests, elders, teachers of the law, and later, Pontius Pilate, Jesus was accused of the crime of sedition for claiming he was the “King of the Jews”. Scripturally in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus never states that of himself. However, on Friday, at 9:00 AM, Jesus, the King of the Jews, was...2022-04-0629 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 227: “One Week that Changed the World: Thursday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.For most of us, Thursday is just a day to muddle through to get to Friday. But to Jesus, the Thursday of his final week was significant with a flurry of activity and busy-ness. Everything recorded in scripture indicates it was perhaps the busiest day of the week for Jesus. Our Lenten worship series "One Week that Changed the World” continues today as Pastor Tony takes a look at Jesus’ Thursday activities according to the narrative found in the Gospel of Mark with specific attention to the evening’s activities culminating with his interrogation and condemna...2022-03-3026 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 226: “One Week that Changed the World: Wednesday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.“It was Colonel Mustard with the candlestick in the library!” Remember that Hasbro boardgame, Clue? While it was probably more of a mathematical game of probability, Hollywood fictionalized it a few years ago into a whodunit movie, and suddenly we learned the backstory of all the characters and began to question their motives. Why did Mrs. White betray Prof. Plum to murder Mrs. Peacock? Our Lenten worship series "One Week that Changed the World” continues today as Pastor Tony takes a look at Jesus’ Wednesday activities during his final week of ministry and life according to the nar...2022-03-2228 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 225: “One Week that Changed the World: Tuesday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Bleak. A snapshot of our world this day reveals calamity at every turn. From an ongoing global pandemic and signs of cataclysmic climate change to the threat of nuclear war by a Russian revanchist, it can only be as the 80's alternative rock band R.E.M. asserted "it's the end of the world as we know it." But is it? The Gospel of Mark gives account of Jesus' Tuesday in which he prophesized the fate of the temple, Jerusalem, and the end times. Not surprisingly, four of his disciples implored when the temple would be...2022-03-1628 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 224: “One Week that Changed the World: Monday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Unstated expectations. We all have them. Quite often, though, unstated expectations can be grievous for ourselves and for others. But what happens when you have unstated expectations of God? And what does God expect of you? Our Lenten worship series continues: "One Week that Changed the World” follows the final week of Jesus’ ministry and life. This week, Pastor Tony takes a look at Jesus’ Monday activities according to the narrative found in the Gospel of Mark. Listen and discover what the Temple in Jerusalem represented for the people about God and how Jesus saw it diffe...2022-03-0731 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 221: “Agents of Change – Gideon-Part 2” // The Judges Worship Series // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.How dependent should you be on God? Humanity is fickle and inconstant when it comes to our beliefs and faith. Ancient scripture accounts speak of Gideon's army being reduced to a ridiculous number in order that Jehovah’s intervention on behalf of Israel would be the more striking and all the glory His. So, who do you rely on? Our natural instinct is to depend upon self for survival. If you depend on God for deliverance from oppression and strife, to what degree do you depend, and how much is God involved in your life toda...2022-02-1625 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 220: “Agents of Change – Gideon” // The Judges Worship Series // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Who is Gideon? Old Testament accounts name him a prophet, and some goes as far as to say the greatest of all 15 judges found in the Old Testament. No doubt an agent of change, but did he act of his own accord? Imagine if you will, a showdown: The god of Israel versus Baal. As our country becomes more religiously pluralistic and tensions arise over this, what informs our response to this religious diversity and what role might we play? Jehoash, Gideon's father, proposed to let the gods sort out their own problems. But what to do w...2022-02-0821 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 219: “Agents of Change – Deborah” // The Judges Worship Series // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Have you ever made a snap judgment? Sized someone up? Given them the “once-over”? Homo sapiens (humans) have been doing it for centuries as a means of survival. Our brains are wired to see differences as a threat. We stereotype. But the author of the Old Testament book of Judges blew up the stereotypical role of women in Israel with the prophetess and only female judge of the fifteen mentioned in the Old Testament, Deborah. Why? Join us today as Pastor Tony explores the lessons we can learn today from applying an ethos of inclusivity and see that stereotyping does...2022-01-3124 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 218: “Christianity and Toilet Paper — Two Years Later” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Today’s sermon is from our vault of archived messages of the past two years. Pastor Tony, like so many of us have now experienced, was exposed to the COVID-19 virus this past week at church. He tested negative today, but out of an overabundance of caution, he did not attend our service of worship. We are instead replaying a sermon he preached March 22, 2020, when our nation and our church had just moved into lockdown over the Corona virus, known now as COVID-19. We replay this sermon for you now as a reminder of how far...2022-01-2720 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 217: “Agents of Change – Intro” // The Judges Worship Series // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Who's in charge here? The Book of Judges covers about 300 years of the history of the Israelites and Jewish people, and the endless pattern of captivity and release under the leadership of 15 Judges. Many believe the writer of Judges designed it to influence a course of action for the deliverance of the Israelites held captive in Babylonia. But if God will not allow sin to go unpunished, does that justify the year-after-year cycle of captivity and release in their unrequited search for a King? And does it matter to us now? Join us today as Pa...2022-01-1822 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 213: “A Christmas Letter” // Christmas Eve Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.So, you say you believe in Santa, but what about ghosts? What lessons can we learn from beyond? Many believe ghosts to be messengers of the myriad potential consequences of our actions while we’re alive. For instance, take Jacob Marley, Esquire, and business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” In this tale of hope and reconciliation, could the fearsome visage of Marley possibly deserve a second look? Join us for a unique Christmas message from Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. as he dictates a letter to the ghost of Jacob Marley. Listen and discover the myste...2021-12-2817 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 212: “They were there...Mary” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Will the real Mary please stand up? The virgin Mary's life seems to be shrouded in legend which differs starkly from the Mary we historically know. So which is it? Join Pastor Tony as he explores our expectations of Mary in Jesus’ birth story and the hazards of placing expectationson ourselves and on others.Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/12/21 Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/ 2021-12-2225 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 211: “They were there: Anna and Simeon” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Anna and Simeon. Two retirees sitting in the Temple just resting their bones. Because isn't that what you do after you've spent a lifetime prophesizing and, in Anna's case, proselytizing? Two faithful and seasoned Jews who had waited all their lives for the Messiah. Why else get up in the morning? But did either Anna or Simeon fit that stereotype? In particular, Anna was an 84-year-old widow and prophetess who never left the Temple. She prayed and fasted day and night. When she saw Jesus, she gave thanks to God. That sounds purposeful and counter to the "golden years"...2021-12-1422 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 210: “They were there: Herod, Roman King of Judea” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.At the very least, Jesus' birth shook the status quo, but could a tiny baby really be the catalyst for the murder of all the infants in Bethlehem? Herod the Great, Roman King of Judea, most certainly initiated the massacre in an attempt to get rid of the baby Jesus. But where was God in all of this and what do we do with this anything but rated “G” origin story? Could a truly good God permit such terrorism, saving one innocent and leaving all others to die? Could God not have spared them all? It’s the sec...2021-12-0726 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 209: “They were there: Quirinius, Governor of Syria” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Do you live your intentionally? When you die, you will be fortunate if you are remembered by a few generations. You and I will be forgotten. If we’re lucky, like Quirinius the Governor of Syria at the time Jesus was born, we might end up a footnote in history. Your accomplishments, gone. Your possessions and wealth, lost. Join us as we begin the first Sunday in Advent with our new worship sermon series: "They were there…" as we highlight four key figures in the life of Jesus. This Sunday Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. compares the legacy of two...2021-11-2923 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 208: “Blessed are the…persecuted” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Christian persecution is complex. It’s been happening throughout history since the 1st century followers of Jesus challenged the Roman empire. But do we have a Christian Persecution Complex? To what degree were Christians in the 1st century persecuted? And to what degree do Christians in the 21st century continue to be persecuted today? Join us as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the final Beatitude in our sermon series, “Blessed are the persecuted.” Evidence and scholarship seem to point to an exaggeration of persecution en masse throughout history. So where did this perception originate and why has it persis...2021-11-2226 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 207: "Blessed are...the peacemakers" // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear Ph.D.Have you noticed it takes less and less to trigger your frustration and anger lately? Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But what is peace and how can it be achieved? Perhaps, like many, you believe peace to be a cliché or a myth and not attainable on a large scale. Mahatma Gandhi once said, "If you want to change the world, start with yourself." Can this same correlation apply to realizing a state of peace in a world beset with divisiveness and separation? Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the practicality of finding a state of peace. L...2021-11-1627 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 206: “Blessed are…the mournful” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Why do we talk about death as loss? Jesus said, "Blessed are the mournful for they shall be comforted." For centuries, this Beatitude was understood to mean that comfort was realized only by the absolution of our sins from God. But in the 16th century, Martin Luther and John Calvin reexamined this Beatitude and what it meant to mourn a variety of losses in life, and a shift took place. Join us as we continue our worship series on the eight Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores loss and our proclivity fo...2021-11-1029 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 205: “Blessed are…the merciful” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Jesus said, "Blessed are the merciful." Of all the Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, this is the only one that is truly reciprocal. Yet it’s this very quality of mercy that draws into question a person’s motive for compassion and kindness. Is demonstrating or showing mercy to another individual done out of a genuine sense of goodwill, or is it more obligatory? If it is more from a sense of obligation, does a person have the right to demand mercy? Join us as we continue our worship series on the eight Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the M...2021-11-0419 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 204: “Blessed are…the hungry and thirsty” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.In the 21st century, we do not have a lack of food. Food insecurity does exist in America, but 39% of those living with food insecurity are obese. Why? Perhaps, the problem is simply the ineffectual distribution of food to the masses. Or could it be the food industry wants you to believe that hunger is a virtue, so you’ll continue to consume more sugar, salt, and fatty foods in quantity. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness/justice." Was Jesus talking about hunger literally or spiritually? Join us as we...2021-10-2725 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 203: “Blessed are…the Meek” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, the humble and the gentle...for they will inherit the earth." Meekness, gentleness, and humility are all notable traits. Unfortunately, it's those very traits that are often exploited by the boastful and belligerent. So, the question is, what kind of shape will the world be in when they inherit it? This Sunday, we continue our worship series on the eight Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores and compares what it meant to be meek in a first century Christian perspective to today’s 21st century definition. If you...2021-10-2025 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 202: “Blessed are the…Pure in Heart” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” A lofty notion considering the countless number of definitions of what it means to be "pure in heart". Throughout the centuries, Christians can't seem to agree on the meaning of this Beatitude. Is it a measure of one's devotion to God, or of one's internal character? Perhaps it's our intentionality in living life like Jesus? This Sunday, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. unpacks this Beatitude and its unique insight for our lives. Listen and learn three conventional ways of looking at the meaning of this Beatitude. Then discover a ne...2021-10-1325 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 201: “Blessed are the…Poor in Spirit” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.A new sermon series begins! Join us as we begin a fascinating study of the eight Beatitudes or blessings recounted by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and depicted through the eight new paintings by artist, Julie Frye, recently installed on the south wall of our worship space. This week we'll explore the first of eight Beatitudes, "Blessed are the poor in spirit." What exactly makes a person "poor"? Is it a lack of humility before God, a scarcity of spirituality, or to literally be financially bereft? The gospels of Matthew and Luke differ from one a...2021-10-0625 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 200: “The Lord’s Prayer: Lead us not into temptation” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Ever hear your inner voice chiding you to bite your tongue, don’t say a word!? Temptation convinces, cajoles, or even threatens us into inaction. But when, if ever, is temptation good? Should we routinely pray "Lead us not into temptation" or is greater self-reflection the antidote? Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. wraps up his sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer and explores the meaning behind this line. Listen and discover the Bible’s rich heritage of a dualistic God actively imposing good and evil on humanity. Do we still consider God responsible today for both calamity and sh...2021-09-2923 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 199: “The Lord’s Prayer: Forgive Us Our Debts” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D."Forgive Us Our Debts." Forgive us our what?? Author Jon Bloom asks, "Ever find yourself reciting The Lord's Prayer outside of your home church and things usually go pretty smoothly till you get to the fourth line? Some will say 'forgive us our debts,' some will say 'trespasses,' and others will say 'sins'." So, which is it? If it is "debt," is it a financial debt or a moral debt? Was Jesus speaking literally or figuratively, or was he simply expounding on the idea of forgiveness, no matter the phrase? What exactly should we keep i...2021-09-2229 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 198: “The Lord’s Prayer: Give us this day our daily bread” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D."Give us this day our daily bread." An appropriate petition for the Israelites wandering in the wilderness hungry for manna during their 40-year exodus, but what does it mean for society today? The majority of households in the U.S. today (about 75%) live above the poverty level and do not experience food insecurity. As a nation of abundance and far removed from a third world status, what does it mean for us today to pray "give us this day our daily bread"? Today’s message from Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores this idea and how our nation has bo...2021-09-1530 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 194: “The Lord’s Prayer: Hallowed be your name” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.“Hallowed be your name...” A radical petition? Maybe not by today’s standards. For many Christians, The Lord’s Prayer holds a rich tradition of practice recited corporately each and every Sunday during worship. And although it may seem customary (perhaps even a tad banal given its repetitive formulary for today’s worship), it was in Jesus’ lifetime a very radical petition. In particular, the second line of the prayer, “Hallowed be your name...” represented a blasphemous and irreverent practice flying in the face of the Jewish belief that God’s name was too holy to be uttered aloud. Despite its revolu...2021-08-2421 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 194: “The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.“Our Father...” These summoning first words of the Lord's Prayer immediately direct our attention to the divine as a patriarchal figure—a metaphor for a father watching over his household. Metaphors are a powerful and useful device for something abstract, like God. Where does this specific metaphor of a Father come from, and are you comfortable calling on a patriarchal figure? Perhaps, you grew up without a father or had a less than stellar father. What then? Should we limit our use of metaphors when it comes to the God of scripture or recast the metaphor using today's examples? Pastor...2021-08-1724 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 191: “The meaning of life R.I.P.?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.The meaning of life R.I.P.? No matter the ideological or cultural background, humanity's search for meaning and significance has always suffered contemplation. But does evolutionary theory allow for a meaning of life? Join us today as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series “Evolution and Humanity” and explores the age-old existential quandary: Why am I here? Whether you align with a theistic or a non-theistic point of view, this question challenges us all. Listen and discover what Evolutionary Theory tells us about this question then decide where you align or if, perhaps, you are just aski...2021-07-2830 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 190: “Are you a goat?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Homo Sapiens precariously set themselves atop the great chain of being right below their God. In doing so humanity boldly claimed dominion over all creation. Wildfires, a global climate crisis, the pandemic, and a growing list of endangered species plague our planet. Is this the tipping point? Has humanity finally been pushed from the pedestal, or will we mercilessly try to climb back to the top? Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series “Evolution and Humanity” and explores our relationship with nature. Listen and discover the three lessons that evolution has taught us, and decide if you...2021-07-2028 min
Beatitudes RadioGathering 190: “Are you a goat?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.DHomo Sapiens precariously set themselves atop the great chain of being right below their God. In doing so humanity boldly claimed dominion over all creation. Wildfires, a global climate crisis, the pandemic, and a growing list of endangered species plague our planet. Is this the tipping point? Has humanity finally been pushed from the pedestal, or will we mercilessly try to climb back to the top? Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series “Evolution and Humanity” and explores our relationship with nature. Listen and discover the three lessons that evolution has taught us, and decide if you are...2021-07-2029 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 189: “Souls, Elephants and Ostriches” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Don’t be an ostrich. When your beliefs are under attack, what are you most likely to do? For most people, the easiest way to avoid or ignore the attack is to be like the ostrich and bury our head in the sand. It’s an effective posture to take to guard our beliefs. Evolution tells us we are wired to seek protection from attacks, especially those against our beliefs. But why? Beliefs are not only useful to navigate through life, but they are also emotionally connected to our very physical being. Take the idea of death and the soul...2021-07-1328 min
Beatitudes RadioGathering 189: “Souls, Elephants and Ostriches” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Don’t be an ostrich. When your beliefs are under attack, what are you most likely to do? For most people, the easiest way to avoid or ignore the attack is to be like the ostrich and bury our head in the sand. It’s an effective posture to take to guard our beliefs. Evolution tells us we are wired to seek protection from attacks, especially those against our beliefs. But why? Beliefs are not only useful to navigate through life, but they are also emotionally connected to our very physical being. Take the idea of death and the soul. The...2021-07-1329 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 188: “To dream…” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.What is the American dream? The founding fathers of our nation imagined a nation built upon the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But would they recognize today’s version of the American dream? Likewise, thousands of spiritual communities and churches like ours were once imagined and founded on a common vision. But will that vision continue to survive and thrive in a culture of declining spiritualism and irrelevancy of the church itself? The model for church is rapidly evolving, but has today’s church lost its ability to dream new dreams? Join us this week as P...2021-07-0925 min
Beatitudes RadioGathering 188: “To dream…” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.What is the American dream? The founding fathers of our nation imagined a nation built upon the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But would they recognize today’s version of the American dream? Likewise, thousands of spiritual communities and churches like ours were once imagined and founded on a common vision. But will that vision continue to survive and thrive in a culture of declining spiritualism and irrelevancy of the church itself? The model for church is rapidly evolving, but has today’s church lost its ability to dream new dreams? Join us this week as Past...2021-07-0826 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 188: “Accuse me?!” // “Authority” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.This week Tony explores the third accusation and assumption thrown at Jesus and how he dealt with authority. What truly is authority and how does it play a role in our modern society?Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/20/21 Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Scripture: Mark 11:15-18Scripture Reader: ellie Hutchison, Member-In-DiscernmentIf you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/ 2021-06-3028 min
Beatitudes RadioGathering 188: “Accuse me?!” // “Authority” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.This week Tony explores the third accusation and assumption thrown at Jesus and how he dealt with authority. What truly is authority and how does it play a role in our modern society?
Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/20/21
Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.
Scripture: Mark 11:15-18
Scripture Reader: ellie Hutchison, Member-In-Discernment
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https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/2021-06-3029 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 186: “Accuse me?!” // “Jesus and the Sinners” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. begins his new sermon series, "Accuse me?!” Jesus bore the brunt of abundant and caustic accusations: He socializes with the immoral...Check! He strays from tradition healing on the Sabbath...Check! He upsets the status quo ransacking Holy places...Check! And to what end? This week Pastor Tony explores the first of many assumptions surrounding Jesus’ biggest accusations: his relationship with sinners. Discover how the widely accepted steps to salvation or entrance to the kingdom of heaven may have not accurately reflected Jesus’ posture toward sinners. What if there was a...2021-06-1528 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 185: “Evolving…” // “God of Fluidity” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Will your God survive the 21st century? As humanity's understanding of evolutionary theory and science continues to grow and evolve, what impact will it have on your concept of the divine? Will it remain the same or will it also shift and evolve to accommodate for new ideas and understandings? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. concludes his sermon series, "Evolving..." and examines how to keep Christianity relevant for the newly secularized and scientific west. Discover a new option for explaining and thinking about God—one that is at once fluid and adaptable, yet trustworthy an...2021-06-0926 min
Beatitudes RadioGathering 185: “Evolving…” // “God of Fluidity” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Will your God survive the 21st century? As humanity's understanding of evolutionary theory and science continues to grow and evolve, what impact will it have on your concept of the divine? Will it remain the same or will it also shift and evolve to accommodate for new ideas and understandings? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. concludes his sermon series, "Evolving..." and examines how to keep Christianity relevant for the newly secularized and scientific west. Discover a new option for explaining and thinking about God—one that is at once fluid and adaptable, yet trustworthy and om...2021-06-0927 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 184: “Evolving…” // “Darwin, Caterpillars, Wasps and Evil” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.How is it that a benevolent God allowed 98% of all species throughout all history to become extinct? When you look at the natural world, you can find all kinds of pain and suffering. From caterpillars becoming fodder for wasp larvae, to antelope hunted as prey for leopards, how do you explain the prevalence of suffering and evil in the natural world if God is good? Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy posits that only human beings are moral agents, and therefore only human beings can perform evil actions. So how does that reconcile with natural law and what do we do...2021-06-0229 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 183: “Evolving…” // “The Angst of Evolutionary Theory” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Speculations as to the origins and ancestry of humanity have divided and generated angst in cultures for centuries, and perhaps none greater than Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution in 1859. Though revolutionary, Darwin’s theory of natural selection was incompatible with religious beliefs and further complicated the tenuous relationship between science and religion. In fact, Charles Darwin sat on his theory of evolution for 20 years before publishing it, but why? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series, "Evolving..." and examines the angst and controversary behind one of humanity’s biggest arguments. Can evolut...2021-05-2527 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 182: “Evolving…” // “Intelligent Design After Darwin” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Why do you believe in God? For decades, humanity has struggled with the question. Life's complexities often leave us seeking answers and feeling alone. Until Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection, science could provide no better alternative to explain the Design in nature other than by the hands of an intelligent designer. But is it intelligent design or random happenstance? Does every design in the natural world have to have intelligence behind it or is it simply a mystery? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series, "Evolving..." and explores th...2021-05-1829 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 180: “Evolution and Christianity – To Adapt is to Survive” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Almost 162 years after the publication of Charles Darwin’s “The Origin of Species,” humanity and especially Christianity continues to wrestle with its provocative and often divisive theory of evolution. Why the longevity of its divisiveness? For many Christians, be they fundamentalist or mainline, the prevailing belief is that science should never inform orthodoxy. From our behaviors and legislation to the sustainability of the church itself, evolution has the power to shape spiritual communities like no other. Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. begins his new sermon series, "Evolving..." and explores evolution's impact not only on humani...2021-05-0429 min
Beatitudes RadioGathering 180: “Evolving…To Adapt is to Survive" // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Almost 162 years after the publication of Charles Darwin’s “The Origin of Species,” humanity and especially Christianity continues to wrestle with its provocative and often divisive theory of evolution. Why the longevity of its divisiveness? For many Christians, be they fundamentalist or mainline, the prevailing belief is that science should never inform orthodoxy. From our behaviors and legislation to the sustainability of the church itself, evolution has the power to shape spiritual communities like no other. Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. begins his new sermon series, "Evolving..." and explores evolution's impact not only on humanity but on...2021-05-0430 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 178: "Speak God’s Name – I double dare you!" // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.What are the ramifications of speaking God’s name in vain, especially if it’s profane in nature? And what does that even mean for us today in a culture of diminished and desensitized emotional response to society’s repeated negative experiences? The media seems to be saturated daily with stories of adversity often highlighted with “colorful” language. In Exodus 20:7, we are instructed not to take the name of the Lord your God in vain. But to what God do you ascribe? The law-giving God of the Old Testament or the cosmic God of the universe? Join us today as Pastor...2021-04-2029 minBeatitudes RadioGathering 175: "When a Protest Demands a Response" // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.The emotive power of a public protest can move us to rise up and take a stand, especially when the cause is close to our heart. But this introspection often forces us to re-examine our own values. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, his very presence provoked action by the Romans, and set into motion a wave of demonstrations and protest. But did it happen just as the Bible suggests with followers waving palms and shouts of “Hosannah”? Join us this Palm Sunday as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the powerful impact of protest. Discover how protest can force you to c...2021-03-3017 minBeatitudes RadioA Live Advent Dialogue with Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn pt. 4Pastor Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis discuss the narrative of Jesus' life as told in the Gospel of Luke 2. To watch the video podcast, click this link: A live Advent dialogue with Pastor Tony & Janelle2020-12-2251 minBeatitudes RadioA Live Advent Dialogue with Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn pt. 3Pastor Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis discuss the narrative of Jesus' life as told in the Gospel of Luke 1. To watch the video podcast, click this link: A live Advent dialogue with Pastor Tony & Janelle2020-12-1550 minBeatitudes RadioA Live Advent Dialogue with Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn pt. 2Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn discuss the narrative of Jesus' life as told in the Gospel of Matthew 2. To watch the video podcast, click this link: A live Advent dialogue with Pastor Tony & Janelle2020-12-0842 minBeatitudes RadioA Live Advent Dialogue with Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle TapphornPastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn discuss the narrative of Jesus' life as told in the Gospel of Matthew. To watch the video podcast, click this link: A live Advent dialogue with Pastor Tony & Janelle2020-12-0144 min
The Social Thread PodcastTony Minear - Reading the Bible in ContextTony Minear joins the podcast to talk about how reading the Bible in context helps us see how our understanding of God has evolved over time. 2020-08-0900 min