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Courageous Compassion For the session to be discussed on June 21, 2026 1 Kings 3:16–28 Daniel Glaze Nikki Hardeman Jaye Peabody Smith David Adams Lacey Wondree In this episode we reflect on what sacrifice looks like in everyday life, then explore the story of two unnamed mothers before Solomon and a threatened child. We focus […] The post 18.25 Courageous Compassion appeared first on Faithelement.

The Roadside Reckoning For the session to be discussed on June 14, 2026 Genesis 38 Daniel Glaze Nikki Hardeman Jaye Peabody Smith David Adams Lacey Wondree In this episode, we reflect on patience, then we unpack Tamar’s story in Genesis 38: denied protection through levirate marriage, she exposes Judah’s hypocrisy by disguising herself, becoming pregnant, […] The post 18.24 The Roadside Reckoning appeared first on Faithelement.

Built for Belonging For the session to be discussed on May 3, 2026 1 Peter 2:2-10 David Cassady David Adams Jaye Peabody Smith Daniel Glaze In this episode we discuss 1 Peter 2:2–10 and the human longing to belong, sharing personal stories of exclusion and welcome. Daniel introduces the passage with a story of a […] The post 18.18 Built for Belonging appeared first on Faithelement.

Snitches & Saints For the session to be discussed on April 26, 2026 1 Peter 2:19-25 David Cassady David Adams Daniel Glaze Jaye Peabody Smith We discuss 1 Peter 2:19–25 (noting the lectionary omits v.18 on enslaved people) and what it means to take risks, protest injustice, and endure unjust suffering without retaliation while keeping […] The post 18.17 Snitches & Saints appeared first on Faithelement.

First Steps For the session to be discussed on April 19, 2026 Acts 2:14a, 36-41 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Jaye Peabody Smith In this episode, we discuss where we turn for help, then connect that need to Acts 2:14 and 36–41, where confused listeners ask Peter what to do and he calls them […] The post 18.16 First Steps appeared first on Faithelement.

Something to Prove For the session to be discussed on April 12, 2026 Acts 2:14a, 22-32 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Jaye Peabody Smith We share times we surprised ourselves, then Jaye describes being mistreated before preaching, and then connects it to Peter’s transformation at Pentecost: empowered by the Holy Spirit, Peter proclaims Jesus’ […] The post 18.15 Something to Prove appeared first on Faithelement.

Lowering Hope Into the Ground For the session to be discussed on April 5, 2026 John 20:1-18 David Cassady Lacee Wondree Jaye Peabody Smith David Adams Daniel Glaze In this Easter episode we reflect on Mary Magdalene at the tomb “while it is still dark,” staying, weeping, hearing Jesus speak her name, and becoming the […] The post 18.14 Lowering Hope Into the Ground appeared first on Faithelement.

Riding Into the Storm For the session to be discussed on March 29, 2026 Philippians 2:5-11 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Lacey Wondree Jaye Peabody Smith Daniel Glaze David Adams For this podcast on Palm Sunday we reflect on Paul quoting an early Christian hymn about Jesus emptying and humbling himself, choosing sacrifice without grasping status, […] The post 18.13 Riding Into the Storm appeared first on Faithelement.

The Question That Hangs in the Air For the session to be discussed on March 22, 2026 Ezekiel 37:1-14 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Daniel Glaze We open the episode with stories of fixing what seems beyond repair, then turn to Ezekiel 37:1–14 and the valley of dry bones. We place the text in […]

Suddenly See More For the session to be discussed on March 15, 2026 John 9:1-41 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Daniel Glaze We reflect on how easily we miss what’s right in front of us—whether it’s misplaced everyday items or, more importantly, people and God’s work around us. Using the story of a man […]

She Matters For the session to be discussed on March 8, 2026 John 4:5-42 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Daniel Glaze For the first time, Faithelement explores the text often known as “the woman at the well”. We explore Jesus’ long, respectful conversation with the Samaritan woman, resisting sexist, judgmental readings of her marriages. […]

Help! I Need Somebody For the session to be discussed on March 1, 2026 Psalm 121 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Daniel Glaze For this second Sunday of Lent, we discuss Psalm 121. The team shares stories of times others helped us. We explore pilgrims’ dangers, God as keeper, “preaching to ourselves,” hope amid […]

Stones into Sourdough For the session to be discussed on February 22, 2026 Matthew 4:1-11 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Daniel Glaze We discuss Matthew 4:1-11, examining Jesus’ temptations and how they relate to us today. We explored the idea that temptations often involve shortcuts to good outcomes and the importance of resisting them. […]

Don’t Rest High on That Mountain For the session to be discussed on February 15, 2026 Matthew 17:1-9 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Daniel Glaze Bert Montgomery We discuss memorable mountain experiences and their significance in understanding Matthew 17:1-9 for Transfiguration Sunday. Reflecting on how these mountaintop moments provide unique perspectives and spiritual insights, […]

Pink Salt For the session to be discussed on February 8, 2026 Matthew 5:13-20 David Cassady David Adams Daniel Glaze We discuss Matthew 5:13-20 and its themes of passion and faith, using analogies like Himalayan salt lamps and personal hobbies we’ve abandoned. We examine how Jesus calls us to be the salt and light of […]

Who Gets Blessed? For the session to be discussed on February 1, 2026 Matthew 5:1-12 David Cassady David Adams Daniel Glaze In this episode, we focus on Matthew 5:1-12 and explore the meaning of being ‘blessed.’ We discuss how the Beatitudes challenge common perceptions of blessings, emphasizing that God’s favor often rests on those society […]

No Bait and Switch For the session to be discussed on January 25, 2026 Matthew 4:12-23 Daniel Glaze Nikki Hardeman Jaye Peabody Smith David Adams This episode explores Matthew 4:12-23, focusing on Jesus’ call to the first disciples. We discuss how following Jesus means using our existing skills and being our authentic selves. Sharing personal […]

Wherefore art thou, Sosthenes? For the session to be discussed on January 18, 2026 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Daniel Glaze Nikki Hardeman Jaye Peabody Smith David Adams In this episode, we discuss reflections on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, sharing personal experiences of God’s care in our lives. We emphasize the importance of acknowledging and expressing gratitude for […]

Wading In For the session to be discussed on January 11, 2026 Matthew 3:13-17 Daniel Glaze Nikki Hardeman Jaye Peabody Smith David Adams In this episode we discuss the significance of Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13-17. We share personal stories of waiting in lines and reflect on how Jesus stood with sinners, highlighting the need […]

Afterimages For the session to be discussed on January 4, 2026 Hebrews 1:1-4 Daniel Glaze Nikki Hardeman Jaye Peabody Smith David Adams In this episode, we discuss Hebrews 1:1-4 and the concept of afterimages during the Epiphany season. We reflect on keeping the light of Christ alive throughout the year, combating societal nihilism, and using […]

Horrors of the Holy For the session to be discussed on December 28, 2025 Matthew 2:13-23 Daniel Glaze Nikki Hardeman David Adams Bert Montgomery We discuss Matthew 2:13-23, focusing on the ‘Horrors of the Holy’ and its timely relevance. We explore how this post-Christmas narrative portrays Jesus as a refugee and challenges us to reflect […]

When Love Talks For the session to be discussed on December 21, 2025 Matthew 1:18–25 Daniel Glaze Nikki Hardeman David Adams Bert Montgomery We discuss Matthew 1:18-25, focusing on the often overlooked but vital role of Joseph in the Christmas story. Through personal anecdotes of tough decisions, we draw parallels to Joseph’s dilemma and his […]