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Close Readings

Examining scripture critically, exploring life candidly.

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  1. 8

    Season 1 Wrap. Only Listen When You Can Laugh Out Loud

    And that's a wrap on season 1! Pastor Linds and Pastor Ben are so grateful for all of you! Enjoy some last takes as we conclude our first season.

  2. 7

    Mark 7. Tradition, Taboos, and a True Theology

    On our second last episode, joined by Pastor Raewyn Orlich, Linds and Ben examine Mark 7 to explore the question, "What are traditions we value over God?" Check out Pastor Raewyn's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GT19AJ1r8rqhYHr9dRolR?si=d9a377daf4e340e1 Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+7&version=NLT Join our community here: https://www.instagram.com/valleyvespers/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@closereadings?_t=8kNSbVuOrk6&_r=1

  3. 6

    Matthew 14. Jesus walks on the water, Peter tries to.

    Joined by Pastor Aren, Linds and Ben disagree on if Peter should have stayed in the boat, but agree on the grace of God. NOTE: we recorded this after our conversation with Pastor Andy, so if you want to hear more about demons and Mark 9, check out Episode 2. Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2014&version=NLT Join our community here: https://www.instagram.com/valleyvespers/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@closereadings?_t=8kNSbVuOrk6&_r=1

  4. 5

    Numbers 21. Discussing Snakes: Wrestling with God's "Discipline" and Unfolding Revelation

    Joined by Pastor Alexy, Linds and Ben examine Numbers 21 to explore the question, "What does it mean to be satisfied?" Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers+21&version=NLT Join our community here: https://www.instagram.com/valleyvespers/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@closereadings?_t=8kNSbVuOrk6&_r=1

  5. 4

    Matthew 21. Consumeristic Christianity and Children Shouting Against It

    Joined by Pastor Gabe, Linds and Ben examine Matthew 21 to explore the question, "What does Christianity cost?" Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+21&version=NLT Join our community here: https://www.instagram.com/valleyvespers/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@closereadings?_t=8kNSbVuOrk6&_r=1

  6. 3

    Numbers 6. The Blessing, God's Shining Face, and a Sweater Ad

    Linds and Ben examine Numbers 6 to explore the question, "What does it mean to be blessed?" Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=numbers+6&version=NLT Join our community here: https://www.instagram.com/valleyvespers/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@closereadings?_t=8kNSbVuOrk6&_r=1

  7. 2

    Mark 9. Demons, Belief, and The Unequal Battle.

    Joined by Pastor Andy, Linds and Ben examine Mark 9 to explore the question, "What is belief?" Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+9&version=NLT Join our community here: https://www.instagram.com/valleyvespers/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@closereadings?_t=8kNSbVuOrk6&_r=1

  8. 1

    John 10: The Sheep Know His Voice

    Welcome to the first episode of Close Readings! Linds and Ben examine John 10 to explore the question, "What does it mean to know Jesus' voice." Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+10&version=NLT Join our community here: https://www.instagram.com/valleyvespers/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@closereadings?_t=8kNSbVuOrk6&_r=1

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Examining scripture critically, exploring life candidly.

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