Are anger and violence ever acceptable? Join the women clergy of First Church of San Diego as they explore anger during the next several episodes of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. They’ll examine where anger comes from, how we can manage it, and how Jesus encountered anger during the last week of his life. In this episode, join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany as they examine Mark 11:15-17 – the story of Jesus overturning tables in the Temple. It’s violent and unexpected behavior stemming out of righteous indignation. And it once again shows us Jesus’ humanity. It also sets the stage for the forthcoming violence of the religious elite who fear the crowds’ reaction to Jesus. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany juxtapose the various acts of violence and anger, introduce Walter Wink’s theory of the myth of redemptive violence, talk about how our culture has desensitized us to violence, and explain that the root of Jesus’ anger may be different than what many modern Christians interpret. They also weave in a narrative of anti-Semitism, as well as the Protestant Reformation. It’s a lot packed into a single episode! Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. Is violence ever justified? 2. How do you handle your own violent impulses? 3. What do you do with righteous indignation that you feel?
Explore anger during the next several episodes of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. Join the women clergy of First Church of San Diego as they examine where anger comes from, how we can manage it, and how Jesus encountered anger during the last week of his life. In this episode, join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah as they examine Mark 11:12-14 – the story of Jesus cursing the fig tree. It’s the rare instance where Jesus feels so human – hangry, frustrated, impatient. He seems reactive and dismissive. But is Jesus truly reacting to a fig tree not producing fruit outside of its season? Or is Jesus reacting to anger from another scenario? Hear what Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah have to say about our current culture of impatience, individualism, and inaction – how that combined frustration can lead to anger – and some ways we can actively combat that inclination. Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. What frustrations do you have? 2. Is your anger misplaced at times? 3. What is your experience of mentoring, either being mentored or mentoring another? 4. What fruit are you capable of bearing if you weren’t procrastinating?
Are you facing tough choices in life? Join us for this season of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast as we dive into the Journey of the Hard Stuff. The women clergy of First Church in San Diego unpack the story of Moses from Exodus and tie it back to the challenges faced through history and modern life. In this episode, join Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah as they examine Exodus Chapter 12, tackling the difficult subject of the plague of the first born and Passover, and relating it to humans’ inclination toward revenge and violence, Jesus’ crucifixion, the Last Supper, who qualifies for Communion, and God’s desire for relationships and community … it’s A LOT packed into a single episode. So, take a deep breath and get ready for some deep theological interrogation. Our weekly discussion group, Convergence, will be taking a break this week for Ash Wednesday services, but we invite you to consider and discuss the following questions with your friends and family: 1. Outside of Communion, are there any personal moments of remembrance in your life? 2. What are other ways that we can remember God’s active presence in our community? 3. Where do you see God in our own relationships?
Are you facing tough choices in life? Join us for this season of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast as we dive into the Journey of the Hard Stuff. The women clergy of First Church in San Diego unpack the story of Moses from Exodus and tie it back to the challenges faced through history and modern life. In this episode, join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany as they examine Exodus Chapter 5, looking at justice, injustice, oppressed groups, and how we react to it all. Calling upon the story of Moses, and the work of Dr. Vernon Johns, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Jemar Tisby, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany discuss types of justice (social vs. religious) and where it fits within the Christian faith and the Gospel. What does the Bible call us to do when we witness and experience injustice? Listen to find out. Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. What made you realize that injustice existed in the world? 2. What injustice burns you up and how have you responded to it? 3. What does it mean to live justly?
Are you facing tough choices in life? Join us for this season of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast as we dive into the Journey of the Hard Stuff. The women clergy of First Church in San Diego unpack the story of Moses from Exodus and tie it back to the challenges faced through history and modern life. In this episode, join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah as they examine Exodus Chapter 3: 1-11, examining how Moses tried to avoid the call of God. After all, he was a runaway fugitive – an asylum seeker – who was he to lead God’s people? And yet, despite his dark past, ultimately Moses rises to the challenge. It’s a story of international relations, politics, and spirituality. And, along with so many other stories throughout the Bible, it serves as a reminder of how God’s involvement begins with everyday moments that serve as a catalyst for something much larger than we could ever imagine. We might not feel qualified in the moment but if we listen and answer the call, we don’t know who else may be reached or how. Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. Have you ever felt God nudging you to do something? 2. What are your excuses for not answering a call from God? 3. How have you answered a call from God? 4. What effect has answering a call from God had on your life and the lives of others?
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