Two-Minute Wake Up

In this episode Jon unpacks some thoughts regarding James' cautionary comments to those aspiring to influencers and teachers. Because there is more riding on it, those with a stage will be held accountable for how they use it - so take care.

In this episode Jon unpacks some of James' comments on faith and life - aritculating that real faith will always result in impacting the world we live in.

In this episode Jon unpacks some thoughts about how an alive faith moves us...meaning that a life void of good deeds for others means that perhaps the faith claimed is dead and useless.

In this one Jon reflects on James stirring comments on helping others in need. It is about the challenge to act to meet those needs.

BONUS EPISODE: In this full-length talk, Jon unpacks some thoughts on following Jesus and what it means for the Church as the people of God. (PLEASE NOTE THE FULL LENGTH NATURE OF THIS EPISODE)

In this one Jon unpacks some thoughts about having faith and how it impacts life.

In this episode Jon unpacks concepts of mercy and explains how it is super important for navigating brokenness in our relationships.

In this episode Jon unpacks James' idea that following God's law leads to freedom.

In this episode Jon highlights James' comments that breaking God's law at one point makes one fully guilty.

In this episode Jon looks at what James has to say about favouritsm and the law of love. In many cases, currently reality isn't cutting it. Why not try a new way to be human?

In this episode Jon takes a look at the question of affluence and poses some questions for reflection.

In this episode Jon highlights the importance of knowing the motivations that move us to say and do the things we do.

In this episode, Jon unpacks James' comment on favourtism with a brief look at Jesus. It all leads to a stirring thought on our approach to navigating social life.

In this episode Jon takes a quick look at how pursuing God in a way that aligns with him involves a care for widows and orphans.

In this episode Jon gives some perspective on the power you have in your tongue - such a small muscle, yet it wields such great power.

BONUS EPISODE: In this full-length talk, Jon unpacks a perspective of what the Bible presents about the Lord's Table (also known as Communion or the Eucharist). Serving as a unifying practice of the Church, Jon looks at how it impacts the shared life in communities that are centered on Jesus. (PLEASE NOTE THE FULL LENGTH NATURE OF THIS EPISODE)

In this episode Jon takes a look at how obeying the law opens the door to a new freedom not otherwise possible.

In this episode Jon takes a look at the process of continuing to develop who we are as individuals. It begins by seeing yourself for who you truly are and then plotting the way forward for growth and development.

In this episode Jon provides some life perspective out of James' thoughts on the things that move us. Spoiler: in involves action.

In this episode Jon highlights how our life can get cluttered. It can take intentionality applied to sensitive areas of life to begin waking up to who we have been created to be.

In this episode Jon shares some perspective on anger and how it can impact the way we navigate our place in the world.

In this episode Jon highlights a bit of wisdom shared by James that could have direct implications on your relationships. If only it were that easy...

In this episode Jon takes a look at our source and unpacks a bit of what it means to be prized by the divine creator.

In this episode Jon unpacks a perspective of all the good things that help make life worth living.

In this episode Jon unpacks thoughts about SIN. Give it a listen, think some thoughts, and begin to wake up to who you were created to be.

In this one, Jon encourages the patient endurance of difficult seasons and highlights how sometimes life is sweetest on the other side of a tough time. Living well is complex and involes us living through highs and lows to experience fullness.

In this episode Jon encourages the pursuit of what really matters in life. Sometimes our assumptions about life need to be questioned and possibly replaced. Give it a listen, and begin waking up to who you were created to be.

In this episide Jon discusses the idea of trusting God and what that actually means for life. As you listen, conisder how it would impact your life if it was true.

In this episode Jon unpacks some thoughts about life and personal development.

In this episode Jon unpacks some thoughts on trouble and presents a way we can approach today.

In this episode Jon takes a look at the opening verse of the book of James. There, the writer identifies himself as a "slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ." How do central images impact our life each day? Listen to the episode, think some thoughts, and begin to wake up to who you were created to be.

In this episode Jon unpacks a summary of some of the big ideas about who we were created to be that are communicated in the Genesis narrative.

In this episode Jon unpacks a bit about how the game of life changes in the wake of disobedience and rebellion. May it provide perspective that helps you wake up to who you were created to be.

In this episode Jon unpacks the dynamic of Adam and Eve casting blame everywhere but where it actually belonged. Waking up to who we were created to be involes owning our decisions.

In this episode Jon shares some thoughts on the picture of God seeking for Adam and Eve in the garden. "Where are you?" Our hope is that this episode provides some perspective that helps you wake up to who you were created to be.

In this episode Jon unpacks the scene immediately after guilt and shame has flooded into Adam and Eve's experience of paradise. We take a look at the God who makes noise.

In this episode Jon takes a look at the webs of connection that bind our relationships. These ties mean we impact those around us. Waking up to who we are created to be involves coming to understand this, and then pursuing healthy, whole living.

In this episode Jon takes on the idea of "forbidden fruit." As he unpacks misconceptions about life and what is forbidden, the hope is that you gain perspective that helps you wake up to who we were created to be.

In this episode Jon unpacks the idea of being naked yet feeling no shame. Pointing towards an experience of shalom, this verse reveals what we were made to experience in the context of our relationships. May you wake up to who you were created to be.

Happy Easter, everyone. In this episode Jon unpacks the idea of resurrection for life. Today, may new life be found in you as you wake up to who you were created to be.

In this episode Jon takes a look at the hesdspace of the disciples the day after Jesus' crucifixion. In doing so we get perspective on experiencing disappointment.

Remembering Good Friday. In this episode Jon touches on Jesus' death and highlights the idea of sacrifice as a paradigm for finding depth in life.

In this episode Jon unpacks the idea of being together - two becoming one. He highlights that we were meant to live for so much more in our relationships. Check it out and gain some perspective on waking up to who you were created to be.

In this episode Jon unpacks some imagery from the narrative that speaks to how we interact as men and women.

In this episode Jon looks at the one thing NOT good in the created world prior to the rebellion of chapter 3, and draws a connection to a deep need in all of us.

In this episode, Jon takes a look at how Genesis' description of humanity's formation points to deep connection with the earth. Waking up to who we were created to be involves understanding and leaning into care for our world.

In this episode Jon continues to look at the implications of being created in the image of God. Helping to further define our foundational reality, the hope that perspective can help you wake up to who you were created to be.

In this episode, Jon unpacks a bit of what it means to me made in the image of God and how that can impact life today.

In this episode, Jon takes a look at the original declaration about creation - "and God saw that it was good." Before anything else, creation was declared good. There is a capacity for thriving in life that we often miss. Have a listen, and take a step towards waking up to who you were created to be.

In this episode Jon looks at the idea of how there is a creative force in the world that seeks to bring peace and order to the chaos of our world.