Vox Veniae Podcast

Vox Veniae
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Vox Veniae Podcast

The work of the people. Our weekly rhythm of being together as a larger community to worship and confess, to engage scripture and prayer, to celebrate eucharist, and to be sent back into the city with a benediction each and every week.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Why Vox? The Body of Christ

    Nic Acosta continues our fall series “Who Is Vox?” by connecting us to being the Body of Christ by delving into what it might mean to embrace both our  Christian pluralism and our collective imperfection. [Colossians 1:15-23]   Reflection What wisdom could we learn if we explored the broader history of the church with humility and curiosity? Are there areas of Christian tradition that are unhelpful to our growth, and what would it look like to let go of them and explore other areas? What are some ways we might embrace our collective imperfection as a community?

    31 min

  2. SEP 29

    Why Vox? Why Here? Why Now?

    What’s your reason for getting out of bed? Vanessa Maleare begins our fall series “Who Is Vox?” by introducing our communally crafted purpose statement: Vox Veniae (Voice of Grace) is a spiritual community that seeks to embody Christ by fostering collective healing, pursuing justice, and welcoming wanderers, skeptics, and believers.   Reflection How have I defined my personal purpose in the past? How do I define my personal purpose now? What is Vox doing right now that excites me?

    10 min

  3. SEP 22

    Know That You Are Loved

    What are ways you know you are loved? On the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Brittany Graves connects our spiritual journey, which starts out  the size of a mustard seed to seasons of growth and embracing shifts, while nourishing ourselves in Divine Love. [Mark 4:26-34]   Reflection When hearing the text for today, what stands out to you in the parable of the growing seed? What spiritual practices are grounding for you? What are ways that you know you are loved or you witness the kingdom of God surrounding you?

    20 min

  4. SEP 15

    World Shaping Words

    Where might we compassionately reconsider the messages we are embodying and passing on? On the seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Christopher Mack wonders how we might learn to use our words to build a more compassionate world for ourselves and others. [James 3]   Reflection Are there words of wisdom you can immerse yourself in over the coming weeks? Who is someone whose wise presence you might seek out and from whose practice you might learn? How might you choose life giving words for family, friends, and social media this season?

    25 min

  5. SEP 8

    The Beauty in Tension

    What excites you about what Vox is (or could be) creating?  On the sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Kimberly Culbertson propels us into creative tension as we consider our communal gait. [Matthew 13:31-34]   Reflection How often have you seen yourself as a vital part of the church body versus as a recipient of church services? How does the concept of tensegrity shift the way you think about the Vox value of participation? Do you see Vox as part of a new imagination or new movement of the church? And if so, what does this energize you toward?

    33 min

  6. SEP 1

    The Embodied Practice of the Way of Christ

    If our practice of faith is to be aligned with the way of Christ, what are we invited to embody? practice? On the fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Weylin Lee grounds us in a nonreactive posture of engaging with presence and intention toward others. [James 1:22-27] Reflection How might our posture of listening facilitate a healthier practice of faith? What does a more freeing and sustainable practice of faith look like for us? How is our practice of faith being guided by the most vulnerable around us? Resources Book: This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us by Cole Arthur Riley

    27 min

  7. AUG 25

    Whatever Readies for Peace

    What comes to mind when you think of Christ’s power? On the fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Christopher Mack examines the armor of the oppressive Roman Empire, and how it was reimagined as strength for creative nonviolent resistance in challenging and tumultuous times. [Ephesians 6:10-20]   Reflection How might you practice pivoting toward God’s Peace in this season? What does it mean to experience God’s Peace without detaching from challenges around you? How might we creatively embody God’s Peace for our loved ones? For those marginalized?

    32 min

  8. AUG 19

    The Wildness of Wisdom

    When you think of wisdom, what do you usually think of? On the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Lilly Ettinger sees in Wisdom not boredom, over-spiritualizing, or dry asceticism, but joy, celebration, and a way of seeing clearly. Wisdom is an invitation to really live. [Proverbs 9:1-6]   Reflection How does the imagery of Wisdom building a house and preparing a feast invite me to live this week? How do the metaphors of Wisdom resonate with my understanding of spiritual nourishment and growth? What does the invitation to “Leave your impoverished confusion and live!” (The Message) mean for me? Resources Quote: “We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us.” -9th Step Promises, Big Book AA Quote on Hospitality: “We make sure we always create space to welcome others” -Lilly Ettinger

    35 min
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The work of the people. Our weekly rhythm of being together as a larger community to worship and confess, to engage scripture and prayer, to celebrate eucharist, and to be sent back into the city with a benediction each and every week.

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  • Creator
    Vox Veniae
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2018 All rights reserved.
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    Vox Veniae Podcast

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