Jeremiah talks about the power of holy communion. The hypothesis is that communion is an expression of an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ in which He gives to us of Himself. The experiment is to participate in the sacrament of communion.
167 – Entrusting Ourselves to Others: A Conversation
Jeremiah talks with his friend Lew about including God in our relationships—responding particularly to the statement that Jesus entrusted Himself to no one (John 2:24). In doing so, they examine the intricacies of maintaining godly relationships in the Christian context.
166 – From Doctrinal Concepts to Relational Experience
Jeremiah talks about doctrine as the beginning point of a relationship with God. The hypothesis is that our introductory knowledge of Christian ideas should lead to a relational knowledge of God Himself. The experiment is to choose a Christian doctrine and ask God to deepen it for you.
165 – Reading and Responding to John 1 & 2
Jeremiah reads the entirety of chapters 1 & 2 of the Gospel of John, and then responds to them in an extemporaneous manner.
164 – Interview with Pastor Josh of River City Church
Jeremiah interviews Pastor Josh of River City Church. The conversation begins with Pastor Josh’s story, and includes such topics as humility, Church leadership, the need for solitude and silence, discipleship to Jesus Christ, spiritual formation, and definitions of Christian success.
163 – Doing and Saying: Close the Gap
The hypothesis of this episode is that there is often a gap between what we say and what we do, regardless of our best efforts. The experiment is to be honest with ourselves about where our actions do not line up with our beliefs, and to attempt to close that gap in our speech and…
162 – The Religious and the Relational: A Conversation
Jeremiah talks with his dad about the religious and relational approaches to Christianity. They agree that God makes a way for everyone to know Him, both in and out of the liturgical context. This conversation includes such topics as listening, worship, creativity, and the challenges of a relationship with God.
161 – Maybe You Should be Mad at Yourself First
In this episode Jeremiah talks about self-honesty. The hypothesis is that we must first hold ourselves accountable for our problems, reactions, and emotions. The experiment is to explore and examine our reactions to discover their roots, and to bring them to God to ask for help and transformation.
160 – Meeting and Seeking God: A Conversation
Jeremiah talks with his friend Charles about his spiritual story. This conversation includes such topics as: spiritual experiences, worship, the person of Jesus, dedication to God, and the Church.
159 – Bridge the Gap Between Theory and Reality
We must put in the spiritual work necessary to make the theory of God into a personal reality. The hypothesis is that it is normal to go through cycles of crisis in which we discover the limitations of our faith, and that such times are the perfect environment in which to turn the theory of…