What's the deal with the devil?

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This week we're diving into a question that came up in one of the Sunday school classes and also in conversations and comments - "What's the deal with the devil?"


We're diving into it and wrestling with why this question might come up...  Listen in - and let us know what you're thinking.


Then remember, that you're invited to join us every Tuesday at 7pm at Bowl of Good on Port Republic Road.  We'll discuss the most recent podcast's question and any questions of faith you bring to discuss.  One or both pastors each week will join and are open to conversations - invite a friend!  No judgments, no pat answers - all are welcome!

Calling All Questions!

As we get this series going, we're asking for your questions.  They can be questions about God, faith, religion(s), scripture . . .  general or specific . . .
Questions you've never been able to ask.
Questions that you may just be wondering about.
Questions that are risky. 
Questions that seem safe but deserve a second look.
Questions that you have - or someone you know has.

So send them to us - we'd love to have a pile of them - we promise to respond to them all in some way - either with a podcast episode, discussion, or an email/comment response.

You may ask your questions:
- anonymously - by clicking on comments at the end of this post...
- emailing wellspringmlc@gmail.com
- emailing davis@muhlenberglutheran.org  or humphrey@muhlenberglutheran.org
- post a comment on facebook
- write us a note and get it to our box at church.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow (Tuesday) night, at 7pm, at Bowl of Good on Port Republic Road.  This week we'll continue talking about last week's question - is Jesus the only way?  and whatever else you bring to the table!  All are welcome. 

All questions welcome!

Jesus, the only way?

To play the audio, just click the play button above at left.  To download, click the "On the Road" title in yellow in the box above, which will take you to a site where you can download it as an mp3 file.  If you see no image above or the audio will not play, click here for audio.

This week a clear theme emerged in the questions asked in the comments here and also by email. 
So we're discussing

one, true religion?

Listen to the podcast.  Share it with a friend.  Disagree, confused, or have further questions?  Leave a comment, email us, or start a conversation with a friend.  Leave us a comment and join the conversation with others.

We're excited to announce that we'd like to take these conversations offline as well - and invite you to join us,  Tuesdays at 7:00 at Bowl of Good on Port Republic Rd. 
Bring your questions, and an open mind - we can start with the question of the week, but anything is fair game.  We'll have the big table and a seat at it for you.  Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, come if you are a Muhlenberg member or you've never been.  No hidden agenda, no judgments - just open conversations about our questions of faith.  We'll get something to share and you can buy dinner, a snack, a beer, a tea, or just come join us!

Keep the questions coming, and thanks for those who have entered the conversation so far.  We intend these not to be lectures, but conversation starters - and we'd like to work from your questions each week. 
Just as a reminder, you can ask your questions for discussion a few ways:  comment here on the blog (click on comments below) - can be anonymous; email wellspringmlc@gmail.com or either pastor (davis@muhlenberglutheran.org, humphrey@muhlenberglutheran.org), or leave us a note in our box at church.

No pat answers - Episode 1 - Thanks be to God?

To play the audio, just click the play button above at left.  To download, click the "On the Road" title in yellow in the box above, which will take you to a site where you can download it as an mp3 file.  If you see no image above or the audio will not play, click here for audio. 

If we're honest, we all have questions.  As pastors, we hear them all the time - both from people faithfully in our pews every Sunday and those who would never darken our door.  And if we're honest, we have some questions too.   
So for our fall series of podcasts, through the end of November 2013, we'd like to use these podcasts to start a discussions.  On the questions of faith, maybe the questions you were never allowed or were too scary to ask. 
Submit those to us - as a comment on this page (can be anonymous), through email, drop us a note, tell us in person. 
But even more importantly, share these discussions.  Use them as family conversation starters - or send the link to a friend who may share in some of these questions.
This week, to start us off, we're discussing -

thanks be to God(?)

What does it mean when we say this?  How does this challenge us? 
How/why are we so quick to say this when things are going well. . .
. . . but what does that mean about times when we get bad news?

We want to hear your thoughts - start conversations - give resources for people with questions.  This series may challenge you.  It may be tough.  We'll be honest - and we may sometimes disagree.  But in Christ, all of it will be held together.
Stay tuned - we're planning for this series to also have a LIVE component - where we gather out in the community - welcoming anyone with questions - members and friends and strangers - and have open discussions.
It's part of our vision for ministry here at Muhlenberg - a wellspring of God's grace - open + authentic + relational + serving.  And for us, being open & authentic means - no pat answers.

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