Church Media Squad 10/5/24 Church Media Squad 10/5/24

God Is Everywhere

Pastor Craig Hadley discusses the story of Jacob and Esau and how the concept "God is everywhere" inspires us to be more inclusive, generous, and loving.

Church Media Squad 9/29/24 Church Media Squad 9/29/24

God Is Alive

Pastor Craig Hadley talks about four stories in the Bible he's known since he was a child, and how his relationship with those stories changed throughout his life. This transformation taught him what it means to believe God is alive.

Church Media Squad 9/22/24 Church Media Squad 9/22/24

God is Love

Pastor Craig Hadley discusses the story of Paul's inspiring sermon in the shadow of the Parthenon in Athens. He goes on to show how this story can help all of us become more appreciative of other religions and even more appreciative of our own religious tradition.

Church Media Squad 9/15/24 Church Media Squad 9/15/24

God is Good

Pastor Craig Hadley talks about the basics of healthy spirituality and uses the contradicting creation stories in Genesis 1 and 2 to illustrate how we can live with spiritual wellness today.

Church Media Squad 9/7/24 Church Media Squad 9/7/24

Where Is Hope When Hope Is Hard to Find?

Kim Krogstad talks about how we find hope and what it means to trust hope in a world filled with so much heartbreak.

Church Media Squad 9/1/24 Church Media Squad 9/1/24

How Do We Balance Blessings and Sufferings

Chris Glevy asks a question about athletes thanking God after victory, which launches Craig into a discussion about Michael Phelps, Laura Wilkinson, and the Apostle Paul.

Church Media Squad 8/10/24 Church Media Squad 8/10/24

Why Did God Try to Kill Moses?

Pastor Craig Hadley looks at a paradoxical story in which God calls Moses to liberate the Israelites, and then a few verses later God tries to kill him.

Church Media Squad 7/27/24 Church Media Squad 7/27/24

How Do We Live in a Broken World?

Pastor Craig Hadley responds to Olivia Moses Washington's question, "In the midst of a broken world, what is our responsibility to God?" He discusses the story of Ruth and Naomi, the (lack of) action by God, and how we can navigate the world as it is.

Church Media Squad 7/20/24 Church Media Squad 7/20/24

Is God Good All the Time?

Pastor Craig Hadley responds to Brandon’s question, “Are the things that God does ‘good’ because God does them? Or because God only does ‘good’ things?”

Church Media Squad 7/13/24 Church Media Squad 7/13/24

How Do I Know I've Become a More Loving Person

Pastor Craig Hadley responds to Jeremy’s question, “How do I know I’ve become a more loving person?”

Church Media Squad 7/6/24 Church Media Squad 7/6/24

Our Spiritual Connection with the Deceased

Esther Loewen responds to the question, “What spiritual connection do we share with our loved ones who have passed away?”

Church Media Squad 6/29/24 Church Media Squad 6/29/24

Queer Experiences of Religious Harm

Pastor Esther Loewen discusses the queer legacy of religious harm, and then looks to the future and where hope might lead us.

Church Media Squad 6/22/24 Church Media Squad 6/22/24

What Is to Stop Us?

Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz shares about his own personal journey becoming the pastor of Open and Affirming congregations including Claremont United Church of Christ which celebrates 30 years as an Open and Affirming congregation this year. Pastor Jacob will also share his commitment to lifting up how Scripture supports the LGBTQ+ community and will walk us through two favorite passages of his from Isaiah and the Book of Acts which illuminate how God welcomes everyone into the divine family.