SEEK Christian Podcast

Seek to sing to God's glory

Stories of the Season:  The Juggler of God
     St. Francis said, "All things sing to the glory of God".  In this modern retelling of an old French story by William White, Barnaby, a old juggler strives to find a gift worthy of the Christ child. Does he succeed?  Take a listen and find out!

Seek to be impressed

  What human structures do you find impressive?  Why?  The disciples are easily impressed by the temple in Jerusalem, until Jesus shares with them what lasts forever. 
Gospel reading:  Mark 13:1-8

Seek to be Generous

   Have you ever given your very last bit of food away?  How about your very last pennies?  In today's readings, two different widows, seperated by many hundreds of years, do just that.  Given their example, how can we be less than generous?

Bible readings:  1 Kings 17:8-16, Mark 12:41-44

Seek to join Isaiah's feast

How do you imagine heaven?  The Old Testament prophet Isaiah speaks of a feast, a banquet, of delicious things spread out for all...and there's still more...the end of tears and death itself.  Pretty amazing, isn't it!!  This is our future. 
Bible reading:  Isaiah 25:6-9

Seek God, our refuge and strength

Psalm 46 reminds us that, in all times, God is with us, a refuge and strength.  These words spoke clearly to Martin Luther almost 500 years ago as he struggled with critiquing the church of his day.  Even now, the words of the Psalmist speak to us too, reminding us, that in all times, God is with us, ready to embrace us and to be our strong rock. 

Seek to give it away

Our culture bombards with the message that we will find life by consuming...just look at the thousands of commercials we see and hear during a year's time.  Jesus counters this message by inviting us to find life by divesting for the sake of the other. 
Gospel reading: Mark 10:17-31

Seek community

  When and where have you felt lonely?  When Adam cannot find a partner, when he is alone in the newly created world, God says that "it is not good".  So what does God do?  God creates a life partner, a companion for Adam.  

Genesis 2:18-24

Seek Greatness

How does the world define greatness?  Fame, fortune, athletic ability? But, how does Jesus define greatness?  As you might guess, he doesn't follow the world's definition!  Mark 9:30-37

Seek to ID Jesus

  Who is this Jesus?  How to you describe or define him?  Peter thinks he is on the right track when he describes Jesus as the Messiah.  But he quickly discovers that his definition of what the Messiah is to do and be doesn't match with what Jesus has in mind. 
Gospel reading:  Mark 8:27-38

Seek to rest

How do you react to things when you're exhausted?  This passage from Mark gives us insight into Jesus' human and divine nature. 
Gospel reading:  Mark 7:24-37