The Commentary

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The Commentary

THE COMMENTARY is a weekly conversation about vision, worship, and life at Grace Presbyterian Church.

  1. The Democratization of Faith

    DEC 6

    The Democratization of Faith

    If the democratization of media in the digital age has overthrown the gatekeepers in journalism and politics, what impact is it having on the Christian faith — particularly when it comes to ecclesiastical authority? When push comes to shove, who should I listen to, the elders of my own congregation, or the influencers with the bigger platforms? It’s not a new question, but as Cameron and Mark discuss in this episode, it raises new challenges for the life of discipleship.

    37 min
  2. Heresies and Christianities

    NOV 29

    Heresies and Christianities

    One man’s heresy is another man’s Christianity — especially if the man in question is a modern historian. In this episode, Cameron and Mark contrast the approach to early Christian history within the Church to the methodologies of the contemporary academy. Are all claims to be Christian equally valid? If not, by what standard can we distinguish between true and false? This conversation will give you plenty to consider.

    31 min
  3. Reading the Word

    NOV 15

    Reading the Word

    Last time, Mark and Cameron discussed the “end of reading” as a cultural crisis. This week they’re back to talk about its potential impact on the Church. To interpret the Scriptures well, and to be steeped in them to such an extent that our prayer and discipleship are shaped by them, we have to be reading the Word. In this episode, you’ll find advice on how to incorporate the habit of Bible reading into your life.

    37 min
  4. The End of Reading?

    NOV 8

    The End of Reading?

    There’s a crisis in the headlines: students arriving at even elite colleges are overwhelmed at the thought of having to read … entire books. Is this apparent decline in literacy something Christians (as “people of the Book”) should be concerned about? In this episode, Cameron and Mark discuss why it should matter to us, and what might be to blame.

    30 min
  5. The Music & Drama of Scripture

    NOV 1

    The Music & Drama of Scripture

    Grace just hosted an extraordinary conference with Dr. Dan Brendsel, the author of Answering Speech, and in this episode Mark shares a selection of his favorite moments from the event. You’ll discover how music — from pop songs to symphonies — illuminates the relationship between Scripture and prayer. And you’ll hear how the repeating motifs of the Bible’s story shape the way we live and pray in the story God is now writing in and through us.

    30 min
  6. Dealing With Enemies

    OCT 18

    Dealing With Enemies

    Think you don’t have any enemies? Maybe you’re fortunate — or perhaps you’re in denial. The Psalms say plenty about enemies, and not all of it is comfortable to read, let alone pray! In this episode, Cameron shares some of the challenges of praying the Psalms in the twenty-first century, while Mark gives some context to help explain why the psalmist sometimes longs for such rough justice.

    27 min
  7. When You Have To Make A Sacrifice

    OCT 11

    When You Have To Make A Sacrifice

    If you’re going to follow Christ, then you’ll have to make some sacrifices. But talking about sacrifice is so much easier than having to do it! In this episode, Cameron asks Mark how to prepare for those inevitable moments when you have to make a sacrifice.

    36 min
  8. The First 500 Years of Church History

    OCT 4

    The First 500 Years of Church History

    It may be ancient history, but it’s relevant to so many questions we’re still asking today. That’s why Grace’s new adult Sunday School class is taking a deep dive into the history of the first five centuries of the church, from the Apostolic Era to the Council of Chalcedon and the fall of the Roman Empire in the West. In this episode, Cameron quizzes Mark about the value of knowing our history.

    24 min
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THE COMMENTARY is a weekly conversation about vision, worship, and life at Grace Presbyterian Church.

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  • Creator
    Grace Presbyterian Church
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
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