Genesis 2:4-7

In this weeks episode, Joe and Tim begin discuss Genesis 2:4–7. They observe that this sections transitions from the 7 day creation account that functions as a prologue, to a genealogical framework that structures the rest of Genesis. Tim explains that verse 4 marks a shift to the…

Worship Service, July 27

Service Location: Duncan Park (4880 S Pennsylvania Street, Englewood) Time: 10:00am Dear Church, We're running a bit late on emails and podcast this week as I just got back from vacation today. We'll record the podcast tomorrow and get it sent out as soon as…

Worship Service, July 20

Service Location: the Strawbridges' (2760 S Ogden St, Englewood) Time: 10:00am Dear Church, Our journey continues this week in Genesis, on the podcast, Joe and Rick discuss Genesis 2:1–3, focusing on the seventh day of creation when God rested. Rick emphasizes that the word “finished” in…

Genesis 2:1-3

On this week's episode Joe and Rick discuss Genesis 2:1–3, focusing on the seventh day of creation when God rested. Rick emphasizes that the word “finished” in the Hebrew implies not just completion but purpose, linking it to Jesus’ words on the cross, “It is finished.…

Worship Service, July 13

Service Location: Alvarado Campground (Westcliffe) Time: TBD Dear Church, Since many of us will be at the bluegrass festival this week, we're taking a break from Genesis and will have a brief church service at the campgound focusing on with scriptures that speak to worship through song. We&…

Psalm, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss the biblical basis for music in church, focusing on Ephesians chapter 5. They argue that church music should be participatory and congregational rather than performance-oriented or overly professionalized worship styles. They explain that "psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs"…

Worship Service, July 6

Service Location: the Andersons' (4061 S Cherokee St, Englewood) Time: 10:00am Dear Church, Final reminder that our annual church trip to Westcliffe for the bluegrass festival is coming up next week. If you are joining us there, we'll have an abbreviated worship service at the campground…

Genesis 1:24-31

On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss Genesis 1:24–31, which records the sixth day in which God creates the animals and man. They explore how God created three distinct categories of animals—domesticated cattle, wild beasts, and creeping things. These classifications relate to human experience…