Jesus In This Mess

Disappearing into the Sacred Place

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 17:01:20 +0000

Disappearing into the Sacred Place

Episode 40: Networking

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:20:15 +0000

The kingdom of God is a network. And luckily, you don't have to scheme to be in with God's in-crowd.

Episode 39: So Wrong...Or Not

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:54:16 +0000

Be careful how you judge, for the manifestations of God are mysterious. But those who love the light will see past outward incongruities.

Episode 38: Vocation

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:48:18 +0000

Finding a calling in life

And the tools for its creation -

This week we speak of these things.

And last of all the means of distribution.

These questions preoccupy the man or woman

Who believes that his or her life is more than 9 to 5.

But God is in charge.

He is the one, in the end, who gives us our vocation.

Episode 37: Two Types of Faith

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:19:42 +0000

There are two types of faith that must work within the followers of Christ. And these two types of faith, on the surface, appear contradictory. When manifest in one person, they can be both frightening and offensive to those who are not strong in faith. In this week's episode, we examine both of these types of faith and share some examples of people who possessed both.

Episode 36: Vacations

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:27:07 +0000

Sometimes a vacation is just what we need. In this episode, we discuss some of the less desirable but no less needful vacations we take.

Episode 34: Difficult Conversations

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:37:48 +0000

In this week's episode, we discuss how to navigate difficult conversations.

Episode 33: How Can I Keep From Singing?

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 01:17:08 +0000

When God plant's a song in your heart, how can you keep from singing? And yet, the mystery of God is difficult to express. We do so brokenly. This week we explore what it is to be called of God to speak.

Episode 32: Bubbles

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:43:12 +0000

In this week's episode, we discuss the bubbles we create for ourselves, tiny microcosms of tenuous peace. Our home, our community, our country, and even our thought structures are ways to shield ourselves from the chaos that lurks on the outside.

But what happens to those who fall in between? What can be done for broken souls who have lost the protective bubble of family, and community, and even sanity?

It's hard to know. There are programs designed to help. And we each can do our part as we feel prompted. But there are no really good answers except for one: Jesus Christ. In Him, we have a home. He is the ultimate protective bubble.

Episode 31: Barely

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:23:58 +0000

Often God intervenes at the last moment. And we can feel as if we are hanging by a thin thread. This week we explore this aspect of God's providence and share more stories from the road.

Episode 30: George Mueller and the Thorns God Leaves

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:03:24 +0000

George Mueller and the Thorns God Leaves

Episode 29: Jesus Re-Colonizes Me

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:24:29 +0000

The Bible claims that Christ will reign for 1000 years on earth. It sounds like he intends to take over, to re-colonize our world with himself. And he said that when he comes, he will speak with earthquakes and tempests. Have you experienced such events in your life? And if so, did you recognize it as his second-coming voice?

In this week's episode, we explore this idea of re-colonization. We also dip our toes into the subject of money and stewardship. - So many good ideas to explore with Jesus. Hope you enjoy this week's conversation!

Episode 28: Data and Founts of Living Water

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 23:17:09 +0000

In this week's session of Jesus in This Mess, Greg and I talk about sources of truth and managing our own stewardships.

Episode 27: Sweet Jesus Lord

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:30:22 +0000

In this week's episode, Greg shares one of his "baptized" classic rock songs and we discuss how Christ fits miraculously into our lives when and where we least expect.

Episode 26: I Can't See Jesus

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:10:04 +0000

What happens when you can't find Jesus? Is that ok? And is it possible that He is the very veil that masks Himself? If so, why? This week, we explored these questions and found ourselves letting go to our inability to understand.

To view this episode on youtube go to: https://youtu.be/0hFTaKnVGVQ

If you would like to see the behind-the-scenes of Emily prepping and burning this painting go here: https://youtu.be/OJzxgShTnsg

Episode 25: Creative Drive and Balance - Defining Productivity

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:20:23 +0000

How much is enough? And who's it for? And how to reach them? These questions we explore in this week's episode.

Episode 24: Curiosity

Tue, 30 May 2023 00:55:08 +0000

Curiosity precedes discovery. And prophecy precedes the change. But does anybody care? A few perhaps. And that's ok. The change comes anyway. And the world rolls on. Sometimes we're right and sometimes we're wrong. And the world rolls on and on and on. And that's ok. And that's ok. The world rolls on, and that's ok. And thanks to God, right or wrong, because of Him, we're all ok.

Rupert Sheldrake Banned TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/JKHUaNAxsTg

Rupert Sheldrake on Animal research: https://youtu.be/9QsPWitQovM

To Scale: Time https://youtu.be/nOVvEbH2GC0

If you want to see Emmalee paint as we talk, check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rDvFfwm1-Hw

Episode 23: Eating Dandelions - How do I become born again?

Wed, 24 May 2023 18:49:42 +0000

Travail is a natural part of birth. So it is with spiritual re-birth. It begins with bitterness - with a deep realization that our framework, our actions, our intents are flawed. We see the need for something new and we swallow down the bitter cup, believing in the thing we can't yet see. It's like eating dandelions: bitter to the taste, but good for you. And if you persist through the pain, eventually, something new is born out of suffering: a new you.

To view on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/eKaGN9MtYC4

Episode 22: Born of God

Mon, 15 May 2023 15:37:06 +0000

Considering what it is to be born of God.

Episode 21: Teleprompts and Seeing Jesus Darkly

Mon, 08 May 2023 16:49:49 +0000

There is a spirit that moves in a person who has been born of God that is unpredictable. It is at the forefront of that truth which emanates from heaven, and when it appears, it can be disruptive to the status quo. For this reason, ecclesiastical structures are often put in place to limit the spontaneous. Thus creeds, traditions, and teleprompters. In this week's episode, we seek to explore both sides of this dilemma with compassion for both the spontaneous and those who are seeking to preserve the faith they hold most dear.

Episode 20 - The Truth Will Set You Free..., If You Can Find It

Mon, 01 May 2023 21:53:47 +0000

Have you found the truth? And if so, is there truth that you are missing? Or is your paradigm complete? In this week's episode, we explore the pursuit of truth and the risks of believing we are right.

In this episode, Jonathan references a story and a non-fictional piece that he wrote about this subject.

If you are interested, here are the links where you can read them:

The Parable of the Talents - A New Perspective On An Ancient Story: https://www.thetracklesspath.com/uploads/6/1/1/5/61158179/the_parable_of_the_talents.pdf

Over - A Cosmic Apocalypse: https://www.thetracklesspath.com/uploads/6/1/1/5/61158179/over_-_a_cosmic_apocalypse.pdf

Episode 19: Jesus, Please Bless My Inherited Mess

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:01:35 +0000

Does God ordain the particulars of our lives? Or does he let us make our messy way along? Or is it something in between? And what about the mess that we inherit from our ancestors? In this week's episode, we explore the ideas of for-ordination and free agency.

Episode 18: Making Mountains

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:11:27 +0000

How do you see God? Has he met you where you are at? And in your seeking Him, have you discovered that he is more than you expected?

It is easy to divide the lovers of God by what they think they see in Him. But in reality, we are one thing: a mountain rising from the valley floor, our eyes turning upward toward the light.

Episode 17: Experimenting With Rebirth

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:31:22 +0000

Can we be reborn? And if so, can we be reborn again...and again? Is there a better us coming? And how do we try when we don't yet know, but merely believe that God is leading us?

To watch on YouTube, go to: https://youtu.be/YZlmGoh5qsM

Episode 16: Rough

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:03:08 +0000

We discuss the art of creating off-the-cuff.

Episode 15: The Infallibility of Kindergartners

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:43:39 +0000

Becoming as a little child. Discovering that God is the only infallible source of truth.

Episode 14: Likes

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:20:27 +0000

Letting go of the need for human validation and approval while at the same time embracing the legitimate need for community and connection.

Episode 13: Made Bare

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:46:02 +0000

Discussing the things He asks of us.

Finding Jesus the Wrong Way

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:30:37 +0000

Finding Jesus in places and ways that we might not expect.

Episode 11 - Title Pending

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:10:32 +0000

More about light and darkness with Jonathan and Emmalee.

Matter Unorganized

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:52:33 +0000

Channelling mental health challenges into creativity and drawing closer to Jesus. Also, the power of Christlike Love in the face of differing beliefs.