“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent” These final chapters of Isaiah give us much more to think about than the name of our Stake Centers. This lesson discusses the need for community, how we can both feel comfortable within and foster our communities. These chapters make challenging points about insiders, outsiders, points that lead to… Continue Reading

“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent”   These final chapters of Isaiah give us much more to think about than the name of our Stake Centers. This lesson discusses the need for community, how we can both feel comfortable within and foster our communities. These chapters make challenging points about insiders, outsiders, points that lead… Continue Reading

“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent” We can use the fertilizer of past and present grief and difficulty to tend future Edenic gardens in our lives. In these Isaiah chapters God consoles a suffering Israel and promises a covenant of steadfast love and eternal peace, and promises growth beyond what they can imagine. How can… Continue Reading

“How Beautiful upon the Mountains” Past episodes have covered the Atonement and suffering, so this lesson specifically explores the ways our suffering can be redemptive. This section of the podcast covers: The “Servant Songs” in historical context Vicarious sacrifice in Jewish tradition Suffering Messiah Jesus down the rabbit hole Suffering and accountability Class Member Reading: Isaiah… Continue Reading

“How Beautiful upon the Mountains” Past episodes have covered the Atonement and suffering, so this lesson specifically explores the ways our suffering can be redemptive. This section of the podcast covers: Understandings of the Atonement Review of the reading Distinguishing types of pain Causes of suffering When is suffering redemptive? Redemption and Atonement in our… Continue Reading

“How Beautiful upon the Mountains” These chapters present poignant contrasts… abandonment and misery shift into reclaiming and vindication. Desert wilderness becomes Eden. And most importantly, suffering can bring redemption.   Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One Time Donation: $10   $25   $50   $100   You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF).

“Beside Me There Is No Saviour” These chapters emphatically declare that there is no God but the God of Israel. Yet even in the Bible we have differing views on God, let alone throughout history, the world, and our individual lives. This section goes deeper into what we learn about God from these chapters, how our… Continue Reading

“Beside Me There Is No Saviour” These chapters emphatically declare that there is no God but the God of Israel. Yet even in the Bible we have differing views on God, let alone throughout history, the world, and our individual lives. This section discusses what we learn about God from these chapters, how our personal… Continue Reading

“Beside Me There Is No Saviour” These Isaiah chapters contain some of the most beautiful expressions by God–I love you, God says. Please come back, remember all the good things I have done, and together, we can move forward and bless others. God’s conversation with Israel provides a powerful pattern for our own relationships. Isaiah… Continue Reading

“Thou Hast Done Wonderful Things” These Isaiah chapters are challenging, but full of gems about the nature of God. This episode explores gratitude, miracles, and the wonderful things done by both divine beings and fellow humans beings. This portion of the episode covers: Literary and historical analysis of the reading The nature of God Spiritual… Continue Reading