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.
Housing, Segregation & Injustice • Phil Porter
02-10-2019
Minister of Art & Communication Phil Porter discusses Richard Rothstein’s book The Color of Law, which demonstrates comprehensively that housing segregation in the United States was systematically supported by federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 23.47MB - Duration: 24:57 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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The Walls Come A Tumblin’ Down • Molly Baskette
02-03-2019
Senior Minister Molly Baskette explores the ways that walls can either protect us or keep us apart and declares God’s desire to tear down walls of separation.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 21.58MB - Duration: 22:53 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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It's Just Us • Trust Hilton
01-27-2019
Emerging Leader Trust Hilton invites the congregation to view the scripture with the lens of “a preferential option for the poor,” and acknowledges a central reality of the Gospel that Jesus was homeless.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 13.77MB - Duration: 14:21 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Time’s Up • Kit Novotny
01-20-2019
Young Adult Minister Kit Novotny uses the story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana to explore the importance of timing. As we listen for God’s call, it may be more important to look for the “ripe” moment rather than the right one.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 21.32MB - Duration: 22:36 m (128 kbps 48000 Hz)
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