New Wine Podcast

In the Gospel text for today, we find Jesus directly after a pivotal moment in His ministry: enduring forty days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness. While the events of the temptation offer rich theological insights, it's crucial for our present purpose to remember that Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and led by the Spirit into this confrontation with the devil's sch

We’re going to explore the wedding at Cana—an event where Jesus performed His first miracle: turning water into wine. This isn't just a neat party trick; it’s a profound moment where Jesus reveals the richness of a life transformed by faith. And it calls us to embrace and celebrate what is possible! Now, let's be honest: many of us can be skeptical about dramatic shifts and c

In this episode, we’re going to have a conversation that's about to take a deep dive into identity, transformation, and discovery— three themes that are as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago. In our world full of social media personas and branding, the quest for authentic identity can sometimes feel like you're running on a treadmill. But in this pursuit of "who

In this episode, we turn our attention to a formative moment in the life of Jesus. Our gospel passage offers a rare glimpse into Jesus’ childhood and reveals profound truths about being committed and consistent in our devotion to God. Through this narrative, we find an example of unwavering dedication to God's purpose—one that invites us to fully commit to being about our Fathe

As we near the end of this sacred time of Advent, our hearts are filled with anticipation for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Advent is more than just counting the days to Christmas; it is a season of waiting and preparation, a time when we are invited to reflect on God's promises and His faithfulness throughout generations. Our gospel passage for this episode is one that capt

Our hearts are collectively tuned to the expectation and the promise of the coming Messiah. Advent is a season of waiting, a time filled with anticipation and hope—a sacred invitation for us to prepare room in our hearts for Jesus Christ, the one we've been waiting for. In this episode, our gospel lesson serves as a powerful text that invites us to explore our expectations and co

Our gospel text for this episode introduces us to a pivotal moment in history. "In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar," (Luke 3:1) God's word penetrates the silence, calling John the Baptist to prepare the way. This wilderness cry is a transformative call to action—a call echoing the words of Isaiah that demand a straight path for the Lord's arrival. The wildernes

We find ourselves stepping into the season of Advent—a time marked by expectation, preparation, and hope. Advent is a gift, inviting us to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ. Today, our attention is drawn to a profound passage in Luke 21, a text that at first seems steeped in the mystery of cosmic signs and apocalyptic language. Yet, within it l

Jesus desired seclusion from the excited crowds, the hostel spying of the Pharisees, and he just needed some peace and quiet…so He chose to find it in heathen territory. But our attention is particularly drawn to the response (or lack thereof) He gives this woman. First He ignores her, then by use of some colorful metaphors (children and dogs) He responds to her with a rebuke say

Up to this very moment for you and me, after living a life for however long it has been, and we believe we have done our best to live a good life, an upstanding life, a life than can be duplicated or demonstrated by others, a life than we could say serves as an example of good living, after all of that…how would it make us feel if the Lord told us our hearts were far from Him? Je