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​ @New Wine, New Wineskins   @Multnomah University   https://www.new-wineskins.org  What does it mean to live faith today? And is this the same as what it meant yesterday? or even last year or ten years ago? What does it mean to live faith authentically? Faith today seems to produce more questions than answers, more doubts than certainties, more concerns than security. What does it mean to live Christ in a real, authentic manner that is not fake or artificial?   Today’s dialogue jumps into such questions as the aforementioned, and then some…    Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) on YouTube, New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.

www.new-wineskins.org Peacemaking comes when we seek to act in love. Action that comes in Christ through the Holy Spirit. Christ took Action and stood for change dying for our sins because of His deep love for us.  In the truth of redemption there is found a radicalness unparalleled throughout history. That is, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is such a lover of the other, He seeks out those who are at once passionate persecutors of Him and His people. He seeks them out in love in order to redeem the bat out of hell in me and in you. It is an act of transformation - in Christ, through the Spirit. Transforming the persecutor into one passionately pursuing love (story of Paul, me & you). How is the follower of Christ to act in a time when love of self is a powerful force?

In the truth of redemption there is found a radicalness unparalleled throughout history. That is, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is such a lover of the other, He seeks out those who are at once passionate persecutors of Him and His people. He seeks them out in love in order to redeem the bat out of hell in me and in you. It is an act of transformation - in Christ, through the Spirit. Transforming the persecutor into one passionately pursuing love (story of Paul, me & you). 

Peacemaking comes when we seek to act in love. Action that comes in Christ through the Holy Spirit. Christ took Action and stood for change dying for our sins because of His deep love for us So based on our discussions over the past several weeks, what changes in thoughts and/or actions are being played out in your life. “How is belonging and becoming as we have talked about playing out in action in your life.” www.new-wineskins.org

www.new-wineskins.org Today we are going to continue talking about belonging, racism’s impact on that, and what does peacemaking look like in the context of racism? Trinitarian Bridge-Building from Racism to Peacemaking by sharing reflections from these past 8 weeks based on the question, “How is belonging and becoming as we have talked about playing out in action in your life.”

 www.new-wineskins.org Welcome to New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. We have been talking about Trinitarian Theology as bridge building from racism to peacemaking.  We have previously defined Trinitarian Theology, among other things, as being the relationship of self-giving, other focused love of God the Father, God the Son & God the Holy Spirit one to the other from before the beginning and to us in Jesus Christ.  For those of us who have a Trinitarian Theology as a core life value, that Trinitarian love we talk about should be pouring out to the other in and through us.  During this Lenten Season as we HEAD TO THE CROSS Let us face Christ in HIS TRAUMA AS HE Becomes Our PEACEMaker - Christ took Action and stood for change dying for our sins because of His deep love for us   So as we continue talking about belonging and what does peacemaking look like in the context of racism KEEP CHRIST’S JOURNEY TO THE CROSS FOR US ON OUR HEARTS AND MIND

Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. We have been talking about Trinitarian Theology as bridge building from racism to peacemaking.  We have previously defined Trinitarian Theology, among other things, as being the relationship of self-giving, other focused love of God the Father, God the Son & God the Holy Spirit one to the other from before the beginning and to us in Jesus Christ.  For those of us who have a Trinitarian Theology as a core life value, that Trinitarian love we talk about should be pouring out to the other in and through us. Today we are going to continue talking about belonging, racism’s impact on that, and what does peacemaking look like in the context of racism? “How is belonging and becoming as we have talked about playing out in action in your life.” new-wineskins.org

Ø Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. We have been talking about Trinitarian Theology as bridge building from racism to peacemaking.  We have previously defined Trinitarian Theology, among other things, as being the relationship of self-giving, other focused love of God the Father, God the Son & God the Holy Spirit one to the other from before the beginning and to us in Jesus Christ. For those of us who have a Trinitarian Theology as a core life value, that Trinitarian love we talk about should be pouring out to the other in and through us. Today we are going to continue talking about belonging, racism’s impact on that, and what does peacemaking look like in the context of racism? What does peacemaking look like in the context of racism? Our dialogue last week focused on our mutual belonging to the Triune God in and through Jesus. As followers of Jesus Christ, this “belonging” extends to one another.

The discussion this morning continues the Trinitarian theology dialogue through the lens of bridge-building. That is, trinitarian bridge-building from racism to peacemaking. The question remains “how should my core value of a Trinitarian Theology impact my faith seeking understanding and action? How do I participate in the bridge-building from racism to peacemaking?

Ø Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects.  The discussion this morning continues the Trinitarian theology dialogue through the lens of bridge-building. That is, trinitarian bridge-building from racism to peacemaking. Ø The question remains “how should my core value of a Trinitarian Theology impact my faith seeking understanding and action? How do I participate in the bridge-building from racism to peacemaking? What does it mean to procure peace? Peacemaking should move from seeking vengeance or avoiding conflict to reconciling relationships and making society whole. Being a bridge-builder is to be compelled by the love of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:14) in God’s ministry of reconciling the world to Himself. As Jesus’ followers, we are invited to participate in the ministry of reconciliation and this should serve as our catalyst for the movement from racism to peacemaking. We can all publicly take a stand as peacemakers. Then, we need to do the work.

Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects.  The discussion this morning continues the Trinitarian theology dialogue through the lens of bridge-building. That is, trinitarian bridge-building from racism to peacemaking.

This discussion of a Trinitarian relational Theology and its impact on race has been really good yet really hard, and we thank you, Pastor Cliff, for your leadership in this. While today concludes this series in its present form, we will continue to dialogue the issue of racism in the context of SELF-GIVING, OTHER FOCUSED LOVE OF ONE ANOTHER as reflected in Father, Son and Holy Spirit in whatever we engage. The question remains “how should my core value of a Trinitarian Theology impact racism?”

This has been a profound movement of our discussion of Trinitarian Theology into its impact on race. This week we continue to press into the stories of life as they relate to personal and systemic racism so to bring to light the evil horrors of racism. Our stories are illuminating, difficult, tragic, elevating. They are stories of the human. They are hard to hear and share…but they are necessary.  The question remains “how should my core value of a Trinitarian Theology impact racism?”

#love #trinity #jesus #holyspirit #father #newwine #nwnws #trinitarian #faith #church  The discussion this morning flows from the truth of presence and the truth of love. That is, the proclamation from the Biblical script says not only the God is Love but that God is here. Are these two claims true? And if so, how? Do they play out together on the world’s stage, or are they separate truths that remain locked in their own boxes stowed away in the corners of the stage? And, if this is all true - God is love and God is present - what then of the implications for those who claim to be followers of this God?    The Trinity is the paradigm by which we are to live. It is dynamic in relation. It is dynamic in its love. What then for the creature said to be created in the image of this very God? Where to find New Wine:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newwinenewwineskins   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwnws Instagram: https://instagram.com/newwine_newwineskins Podcast: https://anchor.fm/newwinenewwineskins Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/new-wine-new-wineskins Web: http://www.new-wineskins.org/

The discussion this morning continues the movement into Trinitarian relational theology and its impact on race. Last week a little bit was shared about the Doctrine of Discovery……a Papal Bull of the 1400’s, as the beginning of the social construct of racism in this country. Its impact continues to this day. Over the week we were asked to think about how our history impacts the posture of our hearts and lifestyle. How does my core values, or lifestyle, impact racism?

#love #trinity #jesus #holyspirit #father #newwine #nwnws #trinitarian #faith #church  The discussion this morning flows from the truth of love. That is, the proclamation from the Biblical script that says: God is love. If this is true - God is love - what then of the implications for those who claim to be followers of this God?    The Trinity is the paradigm by which we are to live. It is dynamic in relation. It is dynamic in its love. What then for the creature said to be created in the image of this very God? Where to find New Wine:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newwinenewwineskins   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwnws Instagram: https://instagram.com/newwine_newwineskins Podcast: https://anchor.fm/newwinenewwineskins Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/new-wine-new-wineskins Web: http://www.new-wineskins.org/

The discussion this morning continues the movement into Trinitarian theology and its significance. We’ve talked about the one another’s in scripture and what it looks like to treat each other with mutual honor (dignity) and respect. It’s fitting on the first day of Black History Month that today and for the next several weeks, we will focus on the question of Trinitarian Theology and its impact on race.

#love #trinity #jesus #holyspirit #father #newwine #nwnws #trinitarian #faith #church  The discussion this morning flows from the truth of theology, specifically, Trinitarian theology. How does a Trinitarian, Christ-centered theology play out in how we see the “other”?  Does it matter if one has a Trinitarian theology, and if so, why does this matter?    First things first. At New Wine, New Wineskins we believe that theology does matter, and that you, and I are theologians. Theology is faith seeking understanding and this is meant to be done both individually and communally.     Trinitarian theology recognizes God’s relational disclosure and seeks to frame our understanding of divine and human being in interpersonal and communal terms. Truth is, the Trinity is the paradigm by which we are to live. It is dynamic in relation; thus, God's being is His eternal, intrinsic communion. So what then of today? www.new-wineskins.org

The discussion this morning continues the movement into Trinitarian theology and its significance. Today we want to move into what a Trinitarian theology of self-giving other focused love looks like. Considering the one another’s of scripture, what does it look like to treat each other with mutual honor (dignity) and respect? As you consider your own context…family, neighborhood, city, country, where does this self-giving, other focused love flow out of you? Where do you struggle & how is the Lord getting your attention?

The discussion this morning continues the movement into Trinitarian theology. What does it mean to have a Trinitarian theology, and why does this matter? How does a Trinitarian, Christ-centered theology play out in and through the Church? Where the body of Christ gets it right and where it does not? Our identity as relational people of the Triune (relational) God is foundational to our purpose and our activity.

#love #trinity #jesus #holyspirit #father #newwine #nwnws #trinitarian #epiphany  The discussion this morning flows from the truth of theology, specifically, Trinitarian theology. How does a Trinitarian, Christ-centered theology play out in how we see the “other”?  Where the body of Christ gets it right and where it does not.  Theology, the Trinity... Where do we even start?  As the Christian Scriptures reveal, the human is created in the image of the Trinity – A Godhead that does not remain absent or quiet throughout the course of history. We are not talking about a God hidden behind divine revelation. Rather, God is for us fully revealed and fully concealed in His self-disclosure.   The Christian Scriptures calls the reader into transformation –conversion—which is not a static event, something that happens once in a lifetime, but a continual process of turning toward the Son, who leads us, in union with the Holy Spirit, into an ever-deepening relationship with the Father. Thus, we are brought into the very life of the Trinity, that communion of love without end.   The Trinity is the paradigm by which we are to live. It is dynamic in relation; thus, God's being is His eternal, intrinsic communion. So what then of today?

The discussion this morning flows from the truth of theology, specifically, Trinitarian theology. How does a Trinitarian, Christ-centered theology play out in how we see the “other”? Where the body of Christ gets it right and where it does not.

Good morning. Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. The discussion this morning flows from the newness of the year while continuing in the goodness of our Christmas celebrations. Truth is, Christmas lasts forty days – from Christmas eve to the presentation of the Christ child in the temple (Feb 2), according to the traditional liturgical calendar. And the 12 days of Christmas that run from the 25th of Dec through Jan 6th are known as Epiphany. Epiphany is the entrance – the presentation of hope, peace, joy to all of humanity– the reality of love with us. After all, God is “with us”—Emmanuel. Jesus manifests the divine presence in his entire incarnate state. So Where do we find ourselves this week? A couple days before the Biblical manifestation/presentation of Jesus for the world’s sake? Is the inn of our heart open for guests, or have we already closed off to all that stands before us?

Good morning. Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. The discussion this morning continues to engage the truth of Christmas in 2021. Last week we talked about what Gift your heart’s inn is ready for.  Today we move that to Redeeming the Suffering & Struggle of 2021 into Hope for 2022 and what does that look like?

Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. The discussion this morning continues to engage the truth of Christmas in 2021. Where do we find ourselves this week... the week of the birth of Salvation... the week of the entrance of hope, joy, peace... the week when love comes to town... This Christmas, what Gift is your heart’s inn ready for?

#love #trinity #jesus #holyspirit #father #newwine #nwnws #christmas  Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. The discussion this morning continues to engage the truth of Christmas in 2021. Where do we find ourselves this week... the week of the birth of Salvation... the week of the entrance of hope, joy, peace... the week when love comes to town...   This Christmas, what Gift is your heart’s inn ready for?   In this episode of New Wine Uncorked, Matt, Phil, Kayla, and Beth walk into the winter wonderland of Christmas. Advent marks the time of God’s arrival on the world’s stage. It is a time of pause, reflection, and expectancy. So in light of who New Wine is, and the goal of our Clubhouse room, we ask the question: What would our neighbor say? That is, what would our neighbor say about the inn of our heart?   Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.

Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. The discussion this morning continues to engage the truth of Christmas in 2021.  As Christians, when regarding Christmas, are we honest with ourselves before looking at the words and deeds of our neighbors and their Christmas celebrations? And what then of our engagement of “the world?” How are we, as Christians, today bringing joy to the world; or, is the Christmas song we often sing one of judgment?

#love #trinity #jesus #holyspirit #father #newwine #nwnws #christmas  As Christians, when regarding Christmas, are we honest with ourselves before looking at the words and deeds of our neighbors and their Christmas celebrations? And what then of our engagement of “the world?” How are we, as Christians, today bringing joy to the world; or, is the Christmas song we often sing one of judgment? In this episode of New Wine Uncorked, Matt, Phil, Kayla, and Jim walk into the winter wonderland of Christmas. Is the Christian church today ushering in celebrations of joy because of the birth of their King or is the 21st century Christian nothing more than the great judger—forgetting the joy that was birthed some 2000 years ago? Are we today bringing judgement to one another as well as the world rather than joy?    Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.

Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. The discussion this morning continues to engage the truth of Christmas in 2021. Where is the church today concerning Christmas? Are Christians today bearers of the good news of the coming of Christ the King or is the message bellowing out from the church that of chaos as Christians make every attempt to accommodate both Christ and culture?

#love #trinity #jesus #holyspirit #father #newwine #nwnws Followers of Jesus are called to consume Christ. And yet this world would have it that we consume it and its products.    In this episode of New Wine Uncorked, Matt, Phil, and Jim walk into the winter wonderland of Christmas. Where is the church today concerning Christmas? Are Christians today bearers of the good news of the coming of Christ the King or is the message bellowing out from the church that of chaos as Christians make every attempt to accommodate both Christ and culture?    Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.   Dialogue is the truth of participation as dia via Latin from Greek dia-logos invokes a participatory conversation. It is interactive. From dia "through" + legein "speak." Going through the Word so to engage through our word, New Wine seeks to uncork the impossible possibility of the human and our pursuit of this Uncommon God so to realize our common good.

The discussion this morning recognizes that as a community of believers in Jesus Christ, we live in a world that seeks to erase consumption of Christ the King. We are surrounded by a culture of consumption and so the hope this morning is to think about what it is we consume and and what is the cost of our consumption?

Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Community Development, the need for community, and how then New Wine has shaped us through its community. Continuing this trajectory, the discussion this morning enters into the community of thanks by thinking about Jesus and thanksgiving – is there anything or anyone worthy of thanks? New Wine on Clubhouse

#love #trinity #jesus #newwine #nwnws  Followers of Jesus are called to consume Christ. And yet this world would have it that we consume it and its products.    In this episode of New Wine Uncorked, Kayla, and Matt are joined by Matt’s mom and Kayla’s Granny, Beth Farlow and Sarah Gonzales, Kayla’s sister-n-law, and together they step into the lush fields of consumption. What do consumerism and the Church have to do with one another? In a world of consumption, what is the Jesus follower to do? Is all consumption wrong?   Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.   Dialogue is the truth of participation as dia via Latin from Greek dia-logos invokes a participatory conversation. It is interactive. From dia "through" + legein "speak." Going through the Word so to engage through our word, New Wine seeks to uncork the impossible possibility of the human and our pursuit of this Uncommon God so to realize our common good.   

#love #trinity #jesus #newwine #nwnws Followers of Jesus are called to follow by living and loving as Jesus. So what does this look like and how are we to go about uncorking such a reality?    In this episode of New Wine Uncorked, Phil, Kayla, and Matt are joined by Matt’s mom and Kayla’s Granny, Beth Farlow and together they step into the lush fields of thanks and giving. What does the Jesus follower have to be thankful for?  Is it the message?  Is it the person?     Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.   Dialogue is the truth of participation as dia via Latin from Greek dia-logos invokes a participatory conversation. It is interactive. From dia "through" + legein "speak." Going through the Word so to engage through our word, New Wine seeks to uncork the impossible possibility of the human and our pursuit of this Uncommon God so to realize our common good.    Where to find New Wine:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newwinenewwineskins   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwnws Instagram: https://instagram.com/newwine_newwineskins Podcast: https://anchor.fm/newwinenewwineskins Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/new-wine-new-wineskins Web: http://www.new-wineskins.org/

Welcome to New Wine New Wineskins on Clubhouse where we seek to build relational bridges through Jesus by engaging relevant subjects. For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Community Economic Development, and one of the things that has come out of that is our desperate need for community. So, today we’re going to talk about New Wine, New Wineskins and how it fits and shapes us.

New Wine, New Wineskins Community Economic Development Forum.  The Clubhouse room picks up the discussion as presented in the New Wine forum on Community Economic Development. At the forum the featured speaker was author and professor Dr. Dave Kresta and a highly knowledgeable and experienced group of panelists.  The panel includes Ms. Catherine Brown, Dr. Greg Burch, Mr. Rudy Carrasco, and Rev. Dr. Matt Hennessee. The forum engages economics, community, faith and the truth of Jesus walking down main street today.    Where to find New Wine:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newwinenewwineskins   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwnws Instagram: https://instagram.com/newwine_newwineskins Podcast: https://anchor.fm/newwinenewwineskins Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/new-wine-new-wineskins Web: http://www.new-wineskins.org/

#love #trinity #jesus #newwine #nwnws Following Jesus means that you not only know Him, but are willing to go to the places and people He calls us to. So often the path before the Christian is a path of unknowing - a path of mystery that expects us to let go and give into the crazy, scandalous ways of living and loving as Jesus  So how are to navigate the terrain before us? How do we faithfully step into the truth of loving me, you and everyone in between? In this episode of New Wine Uncorked, Phil, Kayla, Jim, and Matt traverse the wonderful terrain of living and loving… How are we to live and love those in our lives, in both word and deed?    Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.

#love #trinity #jesus #newwine #nwnws Following Jesus means that you know Him, or at least have an idea of where He is leading… So often the path before the Christian is a path of unknowing - a path of mystery as it is a path of inbetween. The truth of being a Christian is living in the “unbearable tension” that comes from being a member of two communities anchored in what so often seems to be two different and incompatible stories… So how are to navigate the terrain before us?    In this episode of New Wine Uncorked, Phil, Kayla, Jim, and Matt traverse the wonderful terrain of being in between… How are we to live between two worlds such that we are in one but not of it while we are of one world but not in it just yet?    Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.

The forum features Dr. Dave Kresta and a highly knowledgeable and experienced group of panelists. The panel includes Ms. Catherine Brown, Dr. Greg Burch, Mr. Rudy Carrasco, and Rev. Dr. Matt Hennessee. The forum engages economics, community, faith and the truth of Jesus walking down main street today.    Where to find New Wine:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newwinenewwineskins   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwnws Instagram: https://instagram.com/newwine_newwineskins Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/new-wine-new-wineskins Web: http://www.new-wineskins.org/

#love #trinity #jesus #newwine #nwnws Following Jesus means that you know Him, or at least have an idea of where He is leading… So what then of the path in front of the Jesus follower? Is it a path of promise or a polluted one drowning in toxic “love.”   In this episode of New Wine Uncorked, Phil, Kayla, and Matt traverse the wonderful terrain of love… When we follow Jesus on to the path of love, where exactly does this path lead? And am I equipped to walk such a path? Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.

#love #trinity #jesus #newwine #nwnws Knowing God’s heart means consistently, radically, and very concretely announcing, through our words and deeds, that God is love. And in this proclamation, we announce that every time fear, isolation, or despair begin to invade our soul we not only know this is not something that comes from God but that in such times our hearts have to cling ferociously to God. In this episode of New Wine Uncorked, Phil, Kayla, Jim, and Matt traverse the wonderful terrain of love… Love of God, Love of self, Love of neighbor.    Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.

Am I loveable? Are you loveable? According to the Christian Scripture, the answer is a resounding YES! But is it so inside of me? Do I believe that I am the beloved of the Creator of all things? More than this, do I believe you are His beloved? Am I loveable? Are you loveable? According to the Christian Scripture, the answer is a resounding YES! But is it so inside of me? Do I believe that I am the beloved of the Creator of all things? More than this, do I believe you are His beloved?   In this episode of New Wine UnCorked, Jim, Kayla, and Matt step into the dialogue of faith and life by examining the truth of divine love. What does it mean to be unconditionally loved, and how should this impact my life and the way and the who I love? Does the love of Christ compel me at all? Or have I become numb to heaven’s embrace of love?

Who is Jesus and why does it matter? In this episode of New Wine UnCorked, Phil and Matt step into the dialogue of faith and life by examining the truth of Jesus. Who is this man who claims to be God? And what is the connection between Jesus and me? That is, the human is created in the image of a God who is relational, so what then are the implications for life, for church, for our engagement of the world? How does the Christian understand Jesus so to then understand the one standing in front of me?    Dialogue is the truth of participation as dia via Latin from Greek dia-logos invokes a participatory conversation. It is interactive. From dia "through" + legein "speak." Going through the Word so to engage through our word, Phil and Matt seek to uncork the impossible possibility of the human and our pursuit of this Uncommon God so to realize our common good.    Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.

In this episode of New Wine UnCorked, Phil, Matt, and Jim continue the ongoing dialogue of faith and life by examining the truth of our created community in light of self-care. That is, if it is true that the human is created in the image of a God who is relational, what then are the implications for life, for church, for our engagement of the world? How does the Christian dialogue with the world without being tainted by the world?   Dialogue is the truth of participation as dia via Latin from Greek dia-logos invokes a participatory conversation. It is interactive. From dia "through" + legein "speak." Going through the Word so to engage through our word, Phil, Jim, and Matt seek to uncork the impossible possibility of the human and our pursuit of this Uncommon God so to realize our common good.    Recorded live on Fridays at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.   For sermon on John 15 as well as others from Pastor Jim:  https://www.cascadeview.org/sunday-worship-online  http://www.new-wineskins.org/  https://anchor.fm/newwinenewwineskins  https://www.facebook.com/newwinenewwineskins/  https://www.instagram.com/newwine_newwineskins/  https://www.youtube.com/c/NewWineNewWineskins

In this episode of New Wine UnCorked, Phil, Matt, and Jim enter into the dialogue of life by examining the truth of our creation and how it corresponds to the truth of our “common good.” Recorded live on Friday’s at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewWineNewWineskins

Join Dr. Paul Louis Metzger for a New Wine, New Wineskins series titled, “Beatitudes: Blessed are those ... ” In this series, Dr. Metzger will dialogue with leaders who come from diverse backgrounds, asking them to draw on their own contexts in relation to the beatitudes.   In this episode Dr. Metzger is joined by pastor, artist, and musician, Jimi Calhoun, and New Wine leaders Pastors Trudi Sang and Cody Whittington for a discussion on mourning.    Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”    Dr Metzger asks, “Why in the world would Jesus say that blessed are those who mourn?” Join the dialogue for possible reasons why…   http://new-wineskins.org  https://www.jimicalhoun.com/

Conflict is inevitable in life no matter what one does. Anyone who serves as an advocate will certainly experience their fair share of conflict. It behooves an advocate to have a large tool box with a variety of conflict style/resolution tools or strategies in seeking to engage conflict and resolve it soundly.    In this episode of New Wine Tastings series on Advocacy, Dr. Metzger and Pastors Trudi Sang and Cody Whittington are joined by Former Fire Chief in Portland, Bob Wall, to discuss the importance in advocacy to understand our approach. That is, in advocacy we should know and expand our conflict styles took kit.

So often we make communities serve causes rather than make sure that causes flow from community. Advocacy is all about causes. But not all causes are relational or communal. In this episode of New Wine Tastings series on Advocacy, Dr. Metzger and Pastors Trudi Sang and Cody Whittington are joined by Pastor Jim Sequeira to discuss the importance in the advocacy of cultivating community for communal reasons rather than for the sake of a cause. Join Dr. Paul Louis Metzger for a New Wine, New Wineskins series titled, “Advocacy: Many Voices, One Calling.” In this series, Dr. Metzger will dialogue with leaders who come from diverse backgrounds, asking them to draw on their own contexts of advocacy in order to highlight essential features and values.

  In this episode Dr. Metzger is joined by City Official and Business Leader Gloria Young, as well as being accompanied once again by Pastors Cody Whittington, and Trudi Sang, for a discussion on how it is so important to advocacy work that we “Never Go It Alone.” Join Dr. Paul Louis Metzger for a New Wine, New Wineskins series titled, “Advocacy: Many Voices, One Calling.” In this series, Dr. Metzger will dialogue with leaders who come from diverse backgrounds, asking them to draw on their own contexts of advocacy in order to highlight essential features and values.

Continuing his series on the Beatitudes, Dr. Metzger is joined by Pastor Alex Awad to reflect on the last of Jesus’ beatitudes—persecution. Prior to retirement, Pastor Awad was formerly pastor of East Jerusalem Baptist Church, as well as Professor at Bethlehem Bible College in Palestine. From 1989-2015, Alex served in missions under the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. Pastor Awad continues to offer insight into the developments in the Palestinian Territories through his website http://www.alexawad.org  The Christian life is full of paradoxes. None is more astounding than the fact that persecution can be a blessing. Join Dr Metzger and Pastor Alex as they dialogue on the blessedness of persecution, learning to find encouragement in our persecution as followers of Jesus, how not to shrink back but pursue Jesus as those who are truly blessed, and much more.

Continuing his series on the Beatitudes, Dr. Metzger is joined by friends Brett Bryant and Greg Goodwin to reflect on the very first of Jesus’ beatitudes—poverty of spirit. Brett is a longtime banker and Greg is a longtime businessman. In this episode of New Wine Tastings, Dr. Metzger, Mr. Bryant and Mr. Goodwin discuss “Jesus’ Beatitudes and Spiritual Bankruptcy.”   Listen in on the dialogue as these gents seek to highlight the import of poverty of spirit or spiritual bankruptcy for the Christian life.  http://new-wineskins.org

In this episode of New Wine Tastings, Dr. Metzger is joined by colleague and long time friend Dr. Ron Frost, to kick off a new series on the Beatitudes.  What would it look like today for the church to become a counter-cultural community shaped by Jesus’ person and words in the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount in a high-pressure zone kind of way? Dr. Frost wrote that “love is like a high pressure zone in the souls of those captivated by Christ.” The Beatitudes speak of the lives of those so captivated. Join Dr’s Metzger and Frost as they jump into the dialogue on Jesus’ Beatitudes and High Pressure Zone Spirituality.  http://new-wineskins.org

In this episode Dr. Metzger is joined by Professor Kristyn Kidney, Pastor Cody Whittington, and Pastor Trudi Sang for a discussion on how it is so important to advocacy work that we help people find and amplify their voice. Join Dr. Paul Louis Metzger for a New Wine, New Wineskins series titled, “Advocacy: Many Voices, One Calling.” In this series, Dr. Metzger will dialogue with leaders who come from diverse backgrounds, asking them to draw on their own contexts of advocacy in order to highlight essential features and values. 

Join Dr. Paul Louis Metzger for a New Wine, New Wineskins series titled, “Advocacy: Many Voices, One Calling.” In this series, Dr. Metzger will dialogue with leaders who come from diverse backgrounds, asking them to draw on their own contexts of advocacy in order to highlight essential features and values.   In this episode Dr. Metzger is joined by Dr. Greg Burch, Pastor Cody Whittington, and Pastor Trudi Sang for a discussion on how it is so important to advocacy work that we represent, not replace.

Join Dr. Paul Louis Metzger for a New Wine, New Wineskins series titled, “Advocacy: Many Voices, One Calling.”  In this series, Dr. Metzger will dialogue with leaders who come from diverse backgrounds, asking them to draw on their own contexts of advocacy in order to highlight essential features and values.   In the first of the series, Dr. Metzger is joined by Pastor Tom Schiave for a discussion on how it is so important to advocacy work that we make points without making enemies.

Join Matt, Phil, and Tony for another episode of New Wine UnCorked.  Recorded live on Friday’s at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.    In this episode, Tony, Phil, and Matt dialogue about remembering the past. As the Beatles illumined, yesterday seems to send our troubles away only to be confronted with the truth that yesterday never really goes away, and thus, neither do our troubles. Can these troubles be used profoundly then, given their constant reality? How can past trouble help paint today with the hope of tomorrow?

Join Dr. Paul Louis Metzger for a New Wine, New Wineskins series titled, “Advocacy: Many Voices, One Calling.” In this series, Dr. Metzger will dialogue with leaders who come from diverse backgrounds, asking them to draw on their own contexts of advocacy in order to highlight essential features and values.   In this episode Dr. Metzger is joined by the Rev. Dr. LeRoy Haynes, Jr. for a discussion on advocacy and framing it in terms of a marathon race. One cannot simply run a short distance and stop. One has to think long haul. One has to pace oneself. One has to keep on pressing on.

Recorded live on Friday’s at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.   In this episode, Tony, Phil, and Matt dialogue about the movements of culture right now in the midst of our “re-opening.” Should the Christian mindset be to “get back to normal” or a push to “go beyond?” Is the “normalcy” of society the truth of how life “should be,” or is there something better, beyond? Find them on YouTube

Recorded live on Friday’s at 10am (pst) New Wine UnCorked seeks to step into culture with a heart bent towards engagement, reconciliation, and relationship.   In this episode, Tony, Phil, and Matt dialogue about the truth of the Christian today. What does the Church hold fast to and is this truth the same truth Jesus proclaimed? The same truth Jesus lived?

Do you ever feel like you are treated like a statistic rather than as a person, including when you are a patient? In this New Wine Tastings episode (the fifth part in a series on a personalist approach to medical ethics), Dr Metzger interviews Dr. Robert Lyman Potter (M.D., Ph.D.) on the proper use of statistics in treating patients. https://anchor.fm/newwinenewwineskins

New Wine Director Paul Louis Metzger has been thinking a great deal about medical ethics given his son Christopher's traumatic brain injury and comatose state. This interview is the fourth in a series on a personalist approach to medical ethics. Here Dr. Metzger interviews Dr. Robert Potter (M.D., Ph.D.), concerning the reality that every patient who is a person is the exception to the rule.

New Wine Director Paul Louis Metzger has been thinking a great deal about medical ethics given his son Christopher's traumatic brain injury and comatose state. This interview is the third in a series on a personalist approach to medical ethics. Here Dr. Metzger interviews Dr. Robert Potter (M.D., Ph.D.), concerning Objectivity and Empathy.    Dr. Potter’s areas of specialization in his distinguished career include internal medicine, geriatrics, and palliative care, along with medical ethics. His professional life has combined medical practice, teaching, and bioethics consultation. He practiced internal medicine and geriatrics for 30 years while teaching in a community hospital affiliated with the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine and geriatrics, and was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Potter also holds a PhD in religion, psychology, and ethics from the University of Chicago Divinity School. From 1994 until his retirement in 2004, he was the bioethics scholar, instructor, and consultant for the Center for Practical Bioethics in Kansas City, MO. From 2004 to 2014, he was Senior Scholar for the Center for Ethics in Healthcare at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Potter also served as a scientific advisor for the American Association for the Advancement of Science's "Science for Seminaries" Templeton project at Multnomah Biblical Seminary.   https://www.new-wineskins.org

#ethics​ #medicine​ #medicineman​ #medicalethics​ #personhood​ #covid​ #personal​  New Wine Director Paul Louis Metzger has been thinking a great deal about medical ethics given his son Christopher's traumatic brain injury and comatose state. This interview is the first in a series on a personalist approach to medical ethics. Here Dr. Metzger interviews Dr. Robert Potter (M.D., Ph.D.), who is his friend, colleague, and mentor on various matters pertaining to faith, science, and ethics.

New Wine Director Paul Louis Metzger has been thinking a great deal about medical ethics given his son Christopher's traumatic brain injury and comatose state. This interview is the second in a series on a personalist approach to medical ethics.

In the realm of politics where does Jesus factor in? What does it mean to live out the truth of Jesus’ politics?

The Christian church today is meant to be the echo of their Godhead… An echo of harmony, unity, peace, love… Is this the case? Does the church today bring about shalom or are her ways doing nothing more than dumping skubalon all over society?   In this episode of UnCorked, Tony, Phil, & Matt enter into the dialogue regarding the movement and presence of the church today. Is the church a bearer of good news, or does she do nothing more than dump all over the people she is meant to love?  https://www.new-wineskins.org

What does the world find when it steps into the realm of Christianity? Is the message preached backed up by the lives lived? And is this proclamation authentic or artificial? Is it truthfully Christian or nothing more than a misguided replica?  https://www.new-wineskins.org​

Learning to lead like Jesus calls for a learning to live like Jesus. All of which beckons the question, do we know Jesus? What does pastoring look like today in the midst of… well… life?

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated last week that the rioters at the US Capitol engaged in the “desecration” of the “temple” of our democracy. That is very religious terminology applied to a secular state, which interestingly is not uncommon in the United States throughout our history. We will focus on this theme of desecration involving democratic institutions as well as the Christian religion in our society. Regardless of one’s take about what occurred last week, what do you make of the use of the terminology of “desecration” and “temple” being applied to the riot at the US Capitol? Such is the content of today’s episode.

Sometimes you’ll hear someone say “I’m talking to the choir” when engaging those who think the same way as they do on an issue. However, we are facing more often than not in our churches and broader cultural settings today the challenge that not everyone thinks the same way as we do on a variety of issues. We may even find that our churches are divided on recent governmental restrictions related to COVID and that we are not speaking to the choir much of the time. Take, for example, Washington’s governor’s determination not to allow congregational or choir singing (on top of the already existing regulations requiring reduced attendance and wearing of masks in public worship) in light of COVID. We will delve into this subject at New Wine Tastings today in the hopes of gaining greater understanding and clarity on the issues while also safeguarding empathy and care for those who think differently than we do. That way, even though we may not end up seeing matters the same way or speaking to the choir on every issue, at least we truly see and understand one another in pursuit of grace and truth.

Multnomah University & Seminary where Dr. Karl Kutz and I teach emphasizes that our students “are made for more.” Indeed, all people are made for more. More than what? I think it includes things like “made for more” than base consumerism… The Scriptures emphasize that we are made for more. My colleague and I are going to discuss this theme today by taking a look at Psalm 8.

The Christian still encounters the darkness of today—so what then is the follower of Christ to do? As Micah reminds, followers of Christ are called to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly. In reverse the three requirements are a humble fellowship with God, that is, childlike dependence on Him; then a love for kindness, that is, a heart that loves to show mercy; and then deeds of justice, that is, a life of faith-filled actions, especially on behalf of those who are mistreated.   In this episode of New Wine UnCorked, the mistreatment of the other is the topic of our dialogue as Paul Coughlin joins Dr. Matthew Farlow. Paul is the founder and president of The Protectors. The Protectors Is the only faith-centered organization helping Christian schools across the world for more than a decade to reduce bullying through its effective and evidence-based program.  #bully #dontbullyme #bullying #maga #good #beautiful #true  http://www.theprotectors.org/

Our society has paid a lot of attention to race in recent months in view of George Floyd’s murder, and also the tragic deaths of many African Americans at the hands of police. Not only has the society at large been forced to deal with the problem of whiteness, but also the church has had to wrestle with it. In this light, I am struck by the fact that you dedicate this book to a late friend, Stacy Jo Dunn, who had been a leader at the same church, who was a police officer in Portland, and who was African American. This dedication is so poignant and appropriate. In my estimation, it is also appropriate that you bring Bonhoeffer and his theology to bear on this subject. How does Bonhoeffer and his theology bear import for a discussion of race in the United States today, including gentrified and racialized Portland?

Joseph O. Baker is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at East Tennessee State Unviersity and co-author of several books, including one that is the focus of our discussion today. With Christopher D. Bader, L. Edward Day and Ann Gordon, he is the author of Fear Itself: The Causes and Consequences of Fear in America (New York University Press, 2020). John W. Morehead is the Director of Multifaith Matters and the Evangelical Chapter of the Foundation for Religious Diplomacy, and an adjunct professor at Multnomah University. #fear #xenophobia #Islamophobia #conspiracy #evangelicals #fearsurvey #apocalyptic #endtimes #eschatology

The economics of life call for a risk/reward mentality so often. Question is, what is the “will to life” being lived out? Are the economics at play in our lives the economics of the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Me?  In this episode of New Wine UnCorked Tony, Matt, and Phil step into the “kingdom” dialogue so to illumine the truth of Kingdom economics.   Video mentioned by Pastor Tony:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVH6Z...    New Wine, New Wineskins: http://www.new-wineskins.org

In this New Wine Tastings interview, Paul Louis Metzger and John W. Morehead interview sociologist of religion Joseph O. Baker on the subject matter of past and present connections involving Christian Nationalism & Evangelicalism and what the future holds for Evangelicalism in view of such connections. Joseph O. Baker is a sociologist of religion and deviance who teaches at East Tennessee State University. He is a senior research associate for the Association of Religion Data Archives and editor of the journalSociology of Religion. On the subject of Christian nationalism, Baker is co-author with Andrew L. Whitehead and Samuel L. Perry of "Make America Christian Again: Christian Nationalism and Voting for Trump in the 2016 Presidential Election," and "Keep America Christian (and White): Christian Nationalism, Fear of Ethnoracial Outsiders, and Intention to Vote for Donald Trump in the 2020 Presidential Election," both from the journal Sociology of Religion. #nationalist #nationalism #Christiannationalism #trump #politics #rightwing #evangelical #conservative #maga #republican #americafirst #makeamericagreatagain

Article titled “Mischief making in Palestine: American Protestant Christian attitudes toward the Holy Land, 1917-1949,” Cultural Encounters: A Journal for the Theology of Culture, vol. 7/1 (2011): 49-66   Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon is the executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace and an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). Cannon formerly served as the senior director of Advocacy and Outreach for World Vision U.S. on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC; as consultant to the Middle East for child advocacy issues for Compassion International in Jerusalem; as the executive pastor of Hillside Covenant Church located in Walnut Creek, California; and as director of development and transformation for extension ministries at Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington, Illinois. Her many books include:  https://www.maecannon.com/  https://twitter.com/MaeEliseCannon

Dr. Erin Smith, PhD, who is Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Research for the Center for the Study of Human Behavior, California Baptist University. Dr. Smith’s research includes an emphasis in science and religion, including the following: • Cultural and cognitive explanations for the development and differentiation of fantastical, scientific, and religious concepts; • Relation between scientific knowledge and religious concepts; • The contribution and limits of science, especially neuroscience; philosophy of science. Her scholarship involves such domains as fostering productive science-religion dialogues. We first met through our work with the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Science for Seminary Program through DoSER. Dr. Smith, thank you for joining me for this New Wine Tastings interview on psychological factors that contribute to people’s views on faith and science.

This episode on conspiracy theories helps us pursue grace and truth together in conversations with people on this subject. We need to guard against incivility on the one hand and insanity on the other hand. This is not an easy task for any of us, but it is critically important if we are to build our society rather than tear it and one another apart. https://youtu.be/d-Bs4yITwEc

What does it mean to say that the church is a Trinitarian community? What is the import of this perspective, including how it might bear on such phrases like “The Purpose Driven Church”?   Continuing the journey through Drs. Harper and Metzger’s book “Exploring Ecclesiology,” this week Drs. Farlow and Metzger are joined by New Wine, New Wineskin leaders Trudi Sang, Kayla Farlow, and Richard Fox. The topic of discussion on the table this week: The Church as a Trinitarian Community is a Culture of Individualism.

What is the focus of the church? COVID-19, Racism, Politics - all cry out for the church’s attention. At one time those right with religion had the church squarely focused on the family. So what then of this day?    What or who should be centered in the mind’s eye of the church? Should any one of the aforementioned be a main focus? Should all them? What should be the focus of the church and how? Can the bride have any other focus than her bridegroom? Where does Jesus fit into all of this reality?    In this episode of New Wine UnCorked, Phil, Tony, and Matt dive into the swamplands of church foci - what is it that weighs heavily on the heart of the church?

Everywhere you turn it seems you are confronted with or will soon be confronted with a conspiracy theory. If we step back and look at the sweep of American history, we may be surprised to know that there has often been a predilection for such theorizing.    It’s in the tap water or in the ‘Covid’ air—just like a conspiracy theory might claim. Maybe you know someone who is a conspiracy theorist or an adherent. Then again, how would you even know? Why does it matter that we discuss this subject? How harmful or healthy could theorizing about conspiracies really be?    To address many of these types of questions, in this episode of New Wine Tastings Dr Metzger enters the dialogue with Professors Joseph E. Uscinski and John W. Morehead.

Who is the authentic Christian? Where is she and who is training her up?   In this episode of New Wine UnCorked, Phil, Tony, and Matt step onto the world’s stage so to address the movements of this drama playing out before each one of us. Question is, the payers dawning the role of Christian, are they only wearing costumes, or is this role the truth of who they are?

Conspiracy theories come in all sizes and shapes and fall across the ideological and cultural spectrum. A conspiracy theory may be false or true, contrary to what many think. No one wants to be called a conspiracy theorist, as it is a derogatory label, like cult leader or cult member. So when we use both terms to label someone, we are insulting them twice. Now what do you think of the idea that the New Testament may be a conspiracy theory? Someone floating another conspiracy theory and attacking the church?

Dr. Gregory Camp is a historian, who was formerly an associate professor history at Minot State University in North Dakota. He holds an MA in American History and a PhD that included advanced studies in US history to 1860 in the American West. He is the author of Selling Fear: Conspiracy Theories and End-Times Paranoia.

A brilliant look into the theological foundation of the Church, Dr Metzger and Harper’s book “Exploring Ecclesiology” strikes at the heart of today’s need for the church.  Because the church does not simply bear witness to its community – it ultimately bears witness to its God – the need of today is a profound understanding of what it means to be Church.   In this episode of New Wine Table Talks, Drs. Metzger and Harper sit down with Dr Farlow to discuss the theology, the need, and the overarching truth of a robust exploration of the church today so to be the church God calls His people to be. Exploring Ecclesiology

Most Christians – like many non-Christians—hear or read the word ‘God’ and their immediate , second, and maybe even third thought does not automatically and inevitably think of the Triune Being—Father, Son, and Spirit. Rather, their thought, reality, and idea of “God” points to a supreme monad.  In this episode of New Wine Table Talks Drs. Metzger, Harper and Farlow traverse the landscape and reality of Trinitarian theology so to engage the prospects and perils for Cultural Engagement. #theology #trinitarian #tabletalks #newwinenewwineskins #jesus

You may be familiar with the subject matter of orthodoxy and orthopraxy. But what about orthopathy? No, it is not a weed killer, like “Ortho Weed B Gon”. Orthodoxy deals with right doctrine. Orthopraxy deals with right practice. Orthopathy deals with right passion. If we wish to take to heart the Scriptures’ emphasis on loving God with our whole heart and our diverse neighbors as ourselves, we must account for all three: orthodoxy, orthopraxy, and orthopathy. Today it is my privilege to introduce to you John Morehead and Phil Wyman who will dialogue with me on the important role orthopathy plays in Christian witness and neighborliness in our multifaith world. Orthopathy does not kill multifaith engagement but nourishes it in honor of Jesus and our neighbors of diverse faith traditions and perspectives. Check out the video at the close of this blog post for the full interview. For Full Video

Our guest today at “New Wine Tastings” is Micaela Connery. Micaela is the CEO of The Kelsey. The focus of The Kelsey is “Accelerating and advocating for housing where all people, of all abilities and incomes, can thrive.” I was introduced to Micaela and The Kelsey through Greg Goodwin and the Kuni Foundation. Greg shared with me about The Kelsey’s focus on housing and language of “inclusion natives.” I was so intrigued that I asked Greg if he could introduce me to Micaela to find out more about their work. As some of you know, New Wine held a conference on disabilities a year ago and then made this the focus of our autumn retreat last year at the Oregon Coast.

Looking at the landscape of culture brings about a great concern in the midst of all the racial turmoil. While we are certainly concerned about racial turmoil, this is not really a new phenomenon. The racial turmoil has always been there. It’s just that many people are tired of not addressing it in a sustained way. But how long will we be able to sustain our engagement?    For many people, the racial wounds and trauma go deep. For others, often there is talk of “racial fatigue.” In this episode of New Wine Tastings, we are seeking to deal with strategic soul care to help us continue on the journey and become more resilient to run the race well the entire length of the marathon.    Two individuals who are very adept in addressing this subject and will help set the pace are… Dr. Jessica Taylor is the VP of Diversity and Inclusive Development at Multnomah University. She is leading the way forward for Multnomah as an institution/community seeking to grow in racial sensitivity, understanding, and equity. She and her team recently led an amazing workshop that is serving as a catalyst for us this coming year and beyond. Jessica has a professional background in coaching and counseling, and is the author of Between a Rock and a Scarred Place: Relationship Recovery for Hurting Hearts.  https://www.multnomah.edu/multicultural-engagement/jessica-taylor/    Pastor David Swanson is the founding pastor of New Community Covenant Church, a multiracial congregation on the South Side of Chicago. He also serves as the CEO of New Community Outreach, a non-profit organization working to reduce causes of trauma and raise opportunities for equity in Chicago. David is also the author of Rediscipling the White Church: From Cheap Diversity to True Discipleship (with a foreword by Brenda Salter McNeil).   https://www.dwswanson.com/about/   https://www.facebook.com/newwinenewwineskins  https://www.twitter.com/nwnws  https://www.instagram.com/newwine_newwineskins

Conspiracies swirl around in all realities of life – JFK, Princess Dianna, Moon landing, Pizzagate, Watergate, COVID hoax, QAnon, and maybe, in the minds of some, the greatest of all conspiracies, the empty tomb.   What is the church to do with conspiracy theories? By recognizing them does the church lend credence to their lifespan or in ignoring them does the church do more harm? In this episode of New Wine Table Talks we enter into the dialogue of conspiracy theories in hope of gaining clarity.   Joining Dr Matt Farlow for this episode are John Morehead and Dr Paul Louis Metzger…

Thank you for joining us for New Wine Tastings. In this episode, it is our privilege to introduce to you Dr. LeRoy Haynes, Jr., Lisa Sharon Harper, and Tom Krattenmaker. They have graciously accepted Dr Metzger’s invitation to address the subject “The Race for Justice: A Marathon, Not a Sprint.” http://www.new-wineskins.org/  https://www.instagram.com/newwine_newwineskins  https://www.twitter.com/nwnws

Who is the church today and is she real, authentic, or anonymous, a shadow of her own existence?  In this episode of New Wine UnCorked Tony, Phil, Quincy and Matt dive into the pool of conspiracy.  What is the conspiracy cup you drink from? We all buy into ideologies, question is, who is behind such ideologies?  Join us as we seek to unpack the American church’s obsession with conspiracy theories and our persecution complex. How has this path moulded the hearts and minds of the church, and what are the implications for our understanding of the Gospel? #makeamericagreatagain #keepamericagreat #savethechildren #republican #americafirst #wakeup #clintonbodycount #followthewhiterabbit #sheepnomore #unitednotdivided #qanonarmy #newworldorder #wakeupamerica #thestormisuponus #weareq #nwo #illuminati #QAnon

In this episode of New Wine Tastings, we are addressing the multi-ethnic church movement—its past, present, and future.  Joining Dr Metzger are distinguished colleagues, who are leaders in the movement. They are as follows: Oneya Fennell Okuwobi, a sociologist and Ph.D. Candidate at The Ohio State University;  Michael Emerson, Professor and Head in the Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago;  and Mark DeYmaz, the founding pastor of the Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas, as well as co-founder, CEO, and President of the Mosaix Global Network.

We are a divided people. Truth is though, we are a connected people. Question remains, what truth will we live out. Today’s topic for this episode of New Wine Table Talks is: Remove Dividing Walls of Hostility and Indifference We are stoked to enter into the conversation of open access to one another. To dialogue and engage arenas, subjects, and ideas in an open and equitable way so to begin removing the walls of hostility and indifference in our own minds and hearts bound up with laws of social segregation and consumer comfort. Joining Dr Metzger and myself today for our Table Talk are Pastors Jeff Harley, Noelani Jai, Jim Sequeira and Jimi Calhoun.

Presence in life is essential if we are to be relational. Presence is not something we do, but who we are - it shapes our outlook, our words, our actions. In this episode of New Wine Tastings, Dr Metzger sits down with Dr Tony Kriz to discuss the truth of missional christianity and the need for ambidexterity and adaptability.    TONY Kriz IS HUSBAND TO Aimee, father to three courageous and creative boys, unofficial ambassador of his beloved Portland, devoted to his neighborhood, honored by his communal household, and a friend to the religious and irreligious alike.    He has a Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership and Spiritual Formation. He has taught in colleges and universities around the country on topics of authentic faith, spiritual formation, cultural integration, cross-spiritual communication, and sacred friendship.   His writing life involves books (including ALOOF and Neighbors and Wise Men) and articles on many platforms. http://www.tonykriz.com/books/   His films include feature documentaries and cultural shorts. http://www.childrensliteracyproject.org/ http://www.sentencedfilm.com   Podcast: http://www.pilgrimlost.com Website: https://www.tonykriz.com/