The Blessed Life

S1.30 The Table 5 "Faithful Living"

Pastor Phil and Pastor Erik discuss how Life Groups provide a space for Christians to encourage growth and help each other flourish in the Christian Life.

S1.29 The Table 4 "Intentional Caring"

Pastors Ben, Erik, and Phil discuss Life Groups and how groups can intentionally care for one another. 

S1.28 The Table 3 "Life Sharing"

Pastor Ben, Pastor Erik, and Pastor Phil discuss the importance of life sharing and the small group experience. They further explore Lutheran discipleship, the "consolation of the brethren," and how transformation happens.

S1.27 The Table 2 "Life Groups"

Pastor Ben and Pastor Erik discuss the small group experience at New Life, called Life Groups, and discuss their approach to discipleship.

S1.26 Question and Answer "Ben and Erik talk about (almost) everything"

Pastor Ben and Pastor Erik tackle several hard questions from the congregation at New Life including wealth, Judaism, homosexuality, and the problem of evil.

S1.25 Question and Answer "Pentecost and the Holy Spirit"

Pastor Ben and Pastor Erik address questions surrounding the Holy Spirit, Pentecost, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 

S1.24 The Table 1 "What is the Table?"

Pastor Ben and Pastor Erik discuss the next part of New Life Lutheran's strategy: the Table. Pastor Erik walks us through what it means to meet at the Table, the historical precedence for small groups. And how New Life organizes Table life. 

Music: Biocratic, Handsome People

S1.23 The Row 9 "The Sending"

Pastor Ben and Pastor Erik finish their discussion on The Row: the large group gathering. In this episode they discuss the Benediction and the Dismissal. Music: Biocratic, Handsome People.

S1.22 The Row 8 "Communion"

Pastor Ben, Tim, and Pastor Erik discuss Communion: the practice of Communion at New Life Lutheran, and some of the complexities of different beliefs about communion. Music: Handsome People, Biocratic

S1.21 The Row 7 "Communion"

Tim, Pastor Ben, and Pastor Erik discuss Communion: the Biblical witness, theological thought, and history behind the Sacrament. Music: So Proud, DJ Quads