The Cracked Pots

Episode 028: Jacob the Trickster

The story of Jacob begins with a lot of deceit and lying - and yet, Jacob goes from being "the usurper" to "one who strives with God."

Episode 027: The Sacrifice of Isaac

The story of Abraham being willing to sacrifice his son when God demands it is troubling on many levels - and yet it's still a story about the depths of faith.

Episode 026: Creation

What does it mean for us to be stewards of creation?

Episode 025 - Unexpected Joy

In the story of Sarah and Abraham, Sarah laughs cynically at the notion of having children at her age - but that laughter turns to joy as God's promises are fulfilled.

Episode 024 - Jesus Heals the Gerasene man

This week's text deals with the stigma of mental health - and how Jesus enters into our brokenness when even our mind is unraveling.

Episode 023 - Being the Presence of God

This week's text focuses on the story of Job. Pastors Chad and Rebecca explore the issue of how simply being present with those who are suffering is enough.

Episode 022 - When Your Plans for Your Children Unravel

Pastors Chad & Rebecca look at the story of Moses' birth from Exodus 1 & 2 and discuss what it's like when to have all the hopes and dreams you might have for your kids unravel.

Episode 021 - ”Doubting” Disciples

Pastors Chad and Rebecca discuss the story of "doubting Thomas" - though Thomas is hardly the only doubter in this story.

Episode 020 - Woman at the Well

Pastors Chad and Rebecca discuss all the ways in which we shame others - and yet to be Christ-like is to break down all the ways in which we feel shame.

Episode 019 - Paul & Ananias: Loving Your Enemies

The story of the conversion from Saul to Paul is filled with challenges - not just Paul accepting a new way of life and being, but for the early Christian community and their call to love and accept those who have been their enemies.