Still Speaking with Ivanhoe Church Rev. Dr. Kristopher Hewitt and Shelley Groh

Pastor Kris and Shelley discuss how the transfiguration of Jesus resonates within our lives. Through Matthew 17:1–9, we see a dazzling radiance in Jesus as God spoke, This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him! Reacting just as we might to this riveting vision, Peter, James, and John want to stay on the mountaintop, to live in this glory. But, Jesus gently calls them down the mountain, making clear that this is a blessing for leaving, for carrying forward; may it be a blessing for your Lenten journey.

This week, Pastor Kris and Shelley speak of our summer worship theme, Beguiled by Beauty, and how our spiritual life may be deepened when we set aside time for wonder and awe at God's creation.

Pastor Kris and Shelley take up the subject of Lent, a forty-day journey of seeking: for clarity, for wisdom, for love that makes us whole. Seeking requires asking honest questions; our faith community creates space to wrestle with profound questions fearlessly. May you journey bravely and trust your ability to listen for new answers.

Pastor Kris and Shelley discuss Luke 10: 38-42, in which Martha, attending to hospitality for the many who have accompanied Jesus, complains to Jesus that Mary has prioritized caring for Jesus over the hospitality needs of the household. We hope that you will find a comfortable place to prepare your heart and mind for contemplation, … Continue reading "Episode 1: Faithful Listeners"

Pastor Kris and Shelley discuss Luke 12: 13-21, in which Jesus is asked to settle a dispute between brothers and instead illustrates, in a more encompassing story of the rich fool who desires to tear down and build larger barns, the ways we can bind our soul to material investment.

Pastor Kris and Shelley speak about the faith of our forebears, the reality of their hope, and what sustains us as we prepare for those who follow.