Emmaus Way Podcast

In which Tim introduces our Summer Series, "Why I Am..." The series will deal with understanding our individual and corporate identities. Music is by Mark Williams.

In which Molly and Tim co-lead a dialogue to close out our Spring series on "I Peter: An Apocalyptic Ethic of Love." They then examine the consequences of such a message to the local community of Emmaus Way. Mark performs a powerful rendition of Mark Heard's "House of Broken Dreams" as a confession.

In which Molly "drops the hammer" by leading a dialogue on the connection between love, social action, and the gospel. Mark, Whit, and Dan lead with music by Gregory Alan Izakov, Indigo Girls, Julie Miller, Patty Griffin, Bruce Cockburn, Bruce Springsteen, and an original by Mark. Really beautiful music this week.

In which Tim gives an introduction to the Biblical book of I Peter, and the community contemplates whether or not the church can be oonsidered the "Good Guys." Mark reintroduces us to the music of Mark Heard, as well as presenting songs by Bruce Springsteen, Peter Himmelman, Vigilantes of Love, and Over the Rhine. Really nice community discussion on this one.

In which we practice the Stations of the Cross, highlighting the broken places in the City of Durham, and praying for healing for our beloved community. Mark leads us in two songs by Emmylou Harris to draw attention to the beginning of Holy Week, and the coming disaster of Good Friday.

In which Molly declares her "fangirl" status of Process Theology, and especially the work of Catherine Keller. Mark and Dan Hall lead us through musical works by the Avett Brothers, Jann Arden, Sufjan Stevens, Patty Griffin, and Foreigner. Yes, THAT Foreigner.

Tonight's discussion is around the contemplative life as imagined in Psalm 63. Molly Brummett-Wudell and Laura Wooten lead a Lovingkindness Meditation. Jeff Crawford brings his brand of contemplative folk hymnology.

On Saturday night, a group of five friends gathered to listen to and discuss the Sufjan Stevens album Carrie & Lowell, released in 2015. Here is the recording of the discussion.

In which the community of Emmaus Way considers the meaning of "membership" in a local community of faith.Music by Mark Williams, Joe MacPhail, and Casey Toll, featuring musical selections by Peter Himmelman, Patty Griffin, Tom Waits, Julie Miller, and Pierce Pettis.