We continue our series about what Christians believe and what the Bible is all about with a message from quest speaker Jeff Whitebread. This week’s discussion questions are below:Psalm 1 contrasts two ways of approaching wisdom: "by default or by design." What are the daily, intentional disciplines ("delight in the law of the Lord") that you can pr…

MATTHEW: THE BRIGHTEST WORSHIP IN THE DARKEST HOUR is an exploration of worship as seen in the closing chapters of Matthew. It takes us through the Passion Week and shows how Jesus worshiped in His darkest hour through prayer, sacrifice, weeping, outreach, and song. Each week highlights a unique expression of worship, drawing from the narratives of…

In our November 2 Sunday Gathering we continue our series about what Christians believe and what the Bible is all about. This week's discussion questions are below: When you hear that “God became human in order to be with us,” what emotions or questions come to mind?Why do you think the incarnation — God taking on flesh — is such a central belief o…

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence …

MATTHEW: THE BRIGHTEST WORSHIP IN THE DARKEST HOUR is an exploration of worship as seen in the closing chapters of Matthew. It takes us through the Passion Week and shows how Jesus worshiped in His darkest hour through prayer, sacrifice, weeping, outreach, and song. Each week highlights a unique expression of worship, drawing from the narratives of…

In our October 26 Sunday gathering, we continue our series about what Christians believe and what the Bible is all about. This week's discussion questions are below: Why do you think God chose to work through a family (Israel) instead of simply acting unilaterally to fix the world?What stands out to you about Abraham’s faith and failures? How does …

MATTHEW: THE BRIGHTEST WORSHIP IN THE DARKEST HOUR is an exploration of worship as seen in the closing chapters of Matthew. It takes us through the Passion Week and shows how Jesus worshiped in His darkest hour through prayer, sacrifice, weeping, outreach, and song. Each week highlights a unique expression of worship, drawing from the narratives of…

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence …

In our October 19 Sunday gathering, we continue our series about what Christians believe and what the Bible is all about. This week's discussion questions are below: What stood out to you from this message about what it means to be human? How does this view differ from what our culture usually says about human purpose or identity?Genesis says we ar…

Beth and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children.Beth is th…

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence …

In our October 12 Sunday gathering, we kick off a new series about what Christians believe and what the Bible is all about, and we start with belief #1, God is a transcendent being who has made himself known. This week's discussion. questions are below: When people today hear the word “Christian,” what kinds of assumptions do you think they make? W…

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence …

MATTHEW: THE BRIGHTEST WORSHIP IN THE DARKEST HOUR is an exploration of worship as seen in the closing chapters of Matthew. It takes us through the Passion Week and shows how Jesus worshiped in His darkest hour through prayer, sacrifice, weeping, outreach, and song. Each week highlights a unique expression of worship, drawing from the narratives of…

We conclude our series about Rage in our October 5 Sunday gathering. Discussion Questions are below: 1. Matthew 5:9 says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” What does it mean to you to “carry on the family business” of your heavenly Father?2. 2 Corinthians 5:18 says God has given us the “ministry of reconciliation.”…

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence …

MATTHEW: THE BRIGHTEST WORSHIP IN THE DARKEST HOUR is an exploration of worship as seen in the closing chapters of Matthew. It takes us through the Passion Week and shows how Jesus worshiped in His darkest hour through prayer, sacrifice, weeping, outreach, and song. Each week highlights a unique expression of worship, drawing from the narratives of…

NOTE: Alex mentions Matthew 6, but the passage is actually Mark 6. In our September 28 Sunday gathering we get closer to the conclusion of our series about rage. This week's discussion questions are below: When was the last time you experienced real silence? What did it feel like? Refreshing,uncomfortable, strange?The sermon compared silence to oxy…

MATTHEW: THE BRIGHTEST WORSHIP IN THE DARKEST HOUR is an exploration of worship as seen in the closing chapters of Matthew. It takes us through the Passion Week and shows how Jesus worshiped in His darkest hour through prayer, sacrifice, weeping, outreach, and song. Each week highlights a unique expression of worship, drawing from the narratives of…

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence …

We continue our series about rage in our Sept 21 Sunday gathering. This week's discussion questions are below:Discussion Questions:1. In what ways have you noticed culture forming you toward outrage, anxiety, or self-centeredness? The sermon mentioned consumerism, individualism, and digital formation. Which of these has the strongest pull in your l…

The world is often cynical about kindness. We tend to wonder, "What's their hidden motive?" Fred Rogers, the cardigan-wearing TV host, faced that skepticism daily on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. His show's mission, rooted in his Christian faith, was about seeing people’s pain and suffering with them. It’s the same approach Jesus showed in His neigh…

MATTHEW: THE BRIGHTEST WORSHIP IN THE DARKEST HOUR is an exploration of worship as seen in the closing chapters of Matthew. It takes us through the Passion Week and shows how Jesus worshiped in His darkest hour through prayer, sacrifice, weeping, outreach, and song. Each week highlights a unique expression of worship, drawing from the narratives of…

We continue our series about rage by talking about how shame both when we wield it and when it is wielded against us causes rage. This week's discussion questions are below:What stood out to you in the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:2–11)? How does Jesus respond differently than the crowd?How would you describe the difference between…

MATTHEW: THE BRIGHTEST WORSHIP IN THE DARKEST HOUR is an exploration of worship as seen in the closing chapters of Matthew. It takes us through the Passion Week and shows how Jesus worshiped in His darkest hour through prayer, sacrifice, weeping, outreach, and song. Each week highlights a unique expression of worship, drawing from the narratives of…

The world is often cynical about kindness. We tend to wonder, "What's their hidden motive?" Fred Rogers, the cardigan-wearing TV host, faced that skepticism daily on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. His show's mission, rooted in his Christian faith, was about seeing people’s pain and suffering with them. It’s the same approach Jesus showed in His neigh…

In our August 7 Sunday gathering we continue our series on outrage and anger. This week's discussion questions are below: Discussion Questions 1. When was the last time you found yourself angry or outraged? Looking back, do you think there was a deeper pain beneath that anger?2. Our culture trains us to numb pain with entertainment, distractions, o…

The growth of the early church was a grass roots effort -- individuals shared their faith story to others, who then passed it along down the line. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters encouraging those missionaries to continue to do so, despite difficult times. His final letter to Timothy is a challenging reminder that the world still needs to hear …

The world is often cynical about kindness. We tend to wonder, "What's their hidden motive?" Fred Rogers, the cardigan-wearing TV host, faced that skepticism daily on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. His show's mission, rooted in his Christian faith, was about seeing people’s pain and suffering with them. It’s the same approach Jesus showed in His neigh…

In our August 31 Sunday gathering, we continue our series about rage. This week's discussion questions are below: How do you usually respond when you feel angry? Do you tend to express it outwardly, or hold it inside?Have you ever seen anger produce something good? Have you ever seen it cause harm?Read Ephesians 4:26–32 together. What stands out to…

The world is often cynical about kindness. We tend to wonder, "What's their hidden motive?" Fred Rogers, the cardigan-wearing TV host, faced that skepticism daily on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. His show's mission, rooted in his Christian faith, was about seeing people’s pain and suffering with them. It’s the same approach Jesus showed in His neigh…

The growth of the early church was a grass roots effort -- individuals shared their faith story to others, who then passed it along down the line. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters encouraging those missionaries to continue to do so, despite difficult times. His final letter to Timothy is a challenging reminder that the world still needs to hear …

In our August 24 Sunday gathering we kick off a new series about outrage and anger. This week's discussion questions are below: 1. Where do you see outrage most clearly in our culture today — online, in politics, at work, in traffic, in families?2. When was the last time you felt yourself getting caught up in anger or outrage? What triggered it?3. …

The world is often cynical about kindness. We tend to wonder, "What's their hidden motive?" Fred Rogers, the cardigan-wearing TV host, faced that skepticism daily on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. His show's mission, rooted in his Christian faith, was about seeing people’s pain and suffering with them. It’s the same approach Jesus showed in His neigh…

The growth of the early church was a grass roots effort -- individuals shared their faith story to others, who then passed it along down the line. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters encouraging those missionaries to continue to do so, despite difficult times. His final letter to Timothy is a challenging reminder that the world still needs to hear …

In our August 17 Sunday gathering we wrap up our series in Matthew for 2025, and discuss how Jesus provides in unexpected ways. This week's discussion questions are below:1. Why do you think Matthew—out of all the Gospel writers—chose to include this unusual temple tax story?2. What does Jesus’ conversation with Peter about kings and taxes reveal a…

The animal kingdom is filled with fascinating creatures, each a colorful reminder of the Earth’s complexity. Many species remain remarkably mysterious, and scientists discover new aspects of animal behavior every day. Did you know that sea turtles can surf, fireflies speak through light, and salmon always know their way home? Unpacking unique habit…

The growth of the early church was a grass roots effort -- individuals shared their faith story to others, who then passed it along down the line. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters encouraging those missionaries to continue to do so, despite difficult times. His final letter to Timothy is a challenging reminder that the world still needs to hear …

We continue our series in Matthew, and explore why the disciples weren't ready for Jesus to die. This week's discussion questions are below: Why do you think Jesus responds with frustration in this moment? What does this teach us about his expectations for his disciples—and for us?What does Jesus mean when he calls them an “unbelieving and perverse…

The animal kingdom is filled with fascinating creatures, each a colorful reminder of the Earth’s complexity. Many species remain remarkably mysterious, and scientists discover new aspects of animal behavior every day. Did you know that sea turtles can surf, fireflies speak through light, and salmon always know their way home? Unpacking unique habit…

The growth of the early church was a grass roots effort -- individuals shared their faith story to others, who then passed it along down the line. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters encouraging those missionaries to continue to do so, despite difficult times. His final letter to Timothy is a challenging reminder that the world still needs to hear …

In our August 2 Sunday gathering we continue our series in the book of Matthew, by looking at the transfiguration of Jesus. This week's discussion questions are below: Discussion Questions:1. What do you think the disciples felt when they saw Jesus “transfigured”? Have you ever hada moment of spiritual clarity or awe where something about Jesus bec…

The animal kingdom is filled with fascinating creatures, each a colorful reminder of the Earth’s complexity. Many species remain remarkably mysterious, and scientists discover new aspects of animal behavior every day. Did you know that sea turtles can surf, fireflies speak through light, and salmon always know their way home? Unpacking unique habit…

The growth of the early church was a grass roots effort -- individuals shared their faith story to others, who then passed it along down the line. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters encouraging those missionaries to continue to do so, despite difficult times. His final letter to Timothy is a challenging reminder that the world still needs to hear …

We continue our series in the book of Matthew and look at Jesus' invitation to pick up our crosses and follow him. This week's discussion questions are below: Discussion Questions:1. Peter rebukes Jesus for predicting his death. Why do you think Peterreacted so strongly? Have you ever resisted God’s plan because it didn’tmatch your expectations?2. …

The animal kingdom is filled with fascinating creatures, each a colorful reminder of the Earth’s complexity. Many species remain remarkably mysterious, and scientists discover new aspects of animal behavior every day. Did you know that sea turtles can surf, fireflies speak through light, and salmon always know their way home? Unpacking unique habit…

The growth of the early church was a grass roots effort -- individuals shared their faith story to others, who then passed it along down the line. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters encouraging those missionaries to continue to do so, despite difficult times. His final letter to Timothy is a challenging reminder that the world still needs to hear …

We continue our series in Matthew, by looking at the pivotal passage where Jesus is declared the Messiah. This week's discussion questions are below: Discussions Questions:1. What stands out to you about the setting of this passage (Caesarea Philippi)? How does the location shape the meaning of Jesus' question?2. Why do you think Jesus asks, “Who d…

The growth of the early church was a grass roots effort -- individuals shared their faith story to others, who then passed it along down the line. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters encouraging those missionaries to continue to do so, despite difficult times. His final letter to Timothy is a challenging reminder that the world still needs to hear …

The animal kingdom is filled with fascinating creatures, each a colorful reminder of the Earth’s complexity. Many species remain remarkably mysterious, and scientists discover new aspects of animal behavior every day. Did you know that sea turtles can surf, fireflies speak through light, and salmon always know their way home? Unpacking unique habit…