Pastors Brian and Kristin are joined by Pastor Erin Richer to discuss the covenant and circumcision as a sign of the covenant. This passage is also when God declares that he is Abraham's God and that He has chosen Abraham's people to be a part of the promise!

Don't miss this important episode of Joy and Java!

Hagar and Ishmael are more important to the Genesis narrative than we often give them credit for. Let alone the historical and continuing impact of their legacy. Kristin and Brian discuss how God sees the outcast and powerless and responds with kindness, love, and even blessing! Don't miss this important part of the story!

God takes Abram under the starry night sky and makes a stunning promise. Abram believes. But there is so much more here for Pastors Brian and Kristin to unpack! Join them as they discuss this important and pivotal moment in the biblical narrative.

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Part 2 of Kristin and Brian's discussion around learning to listen to the voice of God. This is a powerful conversation that will teach you how to deepen your connection and relationship with God.

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Kristin and Brian discuss what it means to truly listen to what God may be trying to show you through the life and teachings of Jesus, the Scriptures, and even your circumstances.

Much of our inspiration and material comes from this resource from Practicing the Way:

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Pastor Kristin Aull recently gave an encouraging message at our last Family Reunion gathering and we wanted to share that with more people. Listen as she describes what it can be like to hear from God as we are living everyday life as a community. We hope this message will challenge you to re-evaluate how you think God speaks to you and that it opens you up to a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Kristin and Brian unpack Genesis 13 and the parting of Abram and Lot. Sometimes the path seems clear and sometimes we just don't know what to do. The amazing thing is that God always seems to work it out if we keep pursuing His will, even if we get it wrong from time to time.

Brian and Kristin discuss the perplexing passage of Genesis 12:10-20 where Abram asks his wife, Sarai, to lie about being his wife before they enter into Egypt. He and his family have moved into "The Promised Land" and they experience an incredible famine that forces them to head to Egypt where there is food. We're shaking our heads over here and diving deeper into a story that has more meaning for our lives today than you might expect!