Fresh Progressive God Talk
Get a fresh take on God, spirit, faith, life, love, justice, and community. First Church Berkeley is an open and affirming, progressive Christian church in Berkeley, California, part of the United Church of Christ. We are committed to Jesus’ countercultural and life-giving path. We understand the life of spirit to be a journey, not a destination. Our podcast features the powerful preaching of several of the ministers on staff and special guests. More about the church at firstchurchberkeley.org.
Humbled • Molly Baskette
10-23-2016
Senior Minister Molly Baskette preaches on the story of the Pharisee who stands in the middle of the temple and prays loudly about his virtue and the tax collector who prays humbly in a corner (Luke 18:9-14).
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 19.83MB - Duration: 20:58 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Retention of Vision • Molly Baskette
10-16-2016
Senior Minister Molly Baskette reflects on the ephemeral nature of our own lives and all that stands around us. She also suggests, though, that it is neither surprising nor inappropriate that we might cry out to God in sorrow and anger “How could you?”
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 21.73MB - Duration: 23:03 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Awesome • Kit Novotny
10-09-2016
In the wake of the fire at First Church Berkeley, Young Adult Minister Kit Novotny reflects on the experience of “awe,” a complex mix of fear and wonder, of dread and reverence.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 18.47MB - Duration: 19:29 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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