http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133 en © Western Presbyter support@podhoster.com (PodHoster Support) Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:01:55 -0500 Sun, 20 May 2012 00:23:00 -0400 News Religion & Spirituality Pod Hoster - podhoster.com 180 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/media/images/wpc_podcast_icon_demo_e.jpg http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133 The Progressive Christian Voice Listen to sermons that connect spiritual teachings to the relevant issues of our day. Currently featuring sermons at Western Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., this site will eventually have sermons from progressive Christian voices around the world. Western Presbyterian Church john@westernpresbyterian.org Western Presybterian Church clean no http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/SgcUelH_ors/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 20 May 2012 00:23:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=31850 Ruling Elders no clean Is it time to decentralize leadership? Numbers 11:16–17, 24–29 leadership ,decentralize ,management 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=31850http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/31850/Ruling_Elders.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/WXgq-75MBKM/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=31853 Flesh and Blood no clean Are we taking care of our bodies as the gift from God they are? If not, why not? Luke 24:36b–48 health ,diet ,exercise ,stewardship , 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=31853http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/31853/Flesh_and_Blood.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/IvQdl3LlrU8/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=31070 Questions and Questioners no clean Do we ask the questions that need to be asked? John 20:19-31 questions ,questioners ,prophets ,palestine,and,Israel 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=31070http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/31070/Questions_and_Questioners.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/lRo8SzEdfMg/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=30846 Embracing Life no clean Are we living life with the intensity that we see in Jesus? Matthew 27:57-28:10 intensity ,vision ,innovation ,entrepreneurs 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=30846http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/30846/Embracing_Life.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/X9pUS47W2ko/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:17:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=30804 Getting to the Causes no clean Why was Jesus killed? Matthew 26:57-27:66 jews,and,christians ,crucifixion ,travon,martin 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=30804http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/30804/Getting_to_the_Causes.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/791FoGCbyP8/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:14:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=30664 Fleeting Praise and Steadfast Love no clean Two processions headed in different directions.Mark 11:1–11 Palm,sunday ,crucifixion ,hunger,games 00:14:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=30664http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/30664/Fleeting_Praise_and_Steadfast_Love.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/LM3XaNV1cx0/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:24:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=30506 The Crucifixion no clean There is a subplot in which we find God at work. Matthew 27:27-61 crucifixion ,atonement ,death ,injustice 00:24:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=30506http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/30506/The_Crucifixion.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/f6rlxBmD6us/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (carol howard merritt) Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:16:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=30373 The Trial Pt 2 no clean Judas, Pilate, Pilate's wife and the second trial of Jesus. Matt 27:1-26 suffering ,injustice ,pain 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=30373http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/30373/The_Trial_Pt_2.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/xvJX6byunHU/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:23:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=29958 In the Garden no clean How do we deal with our doubts, fears and anxiety? Watch Jesus in the Garden. Matthew 26:30–56 doubt ,fear ,anxiety ,abandonment 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=29958http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/29958/In_the_Garden.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/kQcay-tBsxY/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john Wimberly) Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:21:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=29891 Calling Leaders no clean We face a leadership crisis. Let us turn to God. Exodus 3:1–14 leadership ,leaders ,vocation ,management 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=29891http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/29891/Calling_Leaders.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/F0e2_0I1BJM/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:17:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=29191 Joseph and His Family no clean Can we enjoy our families? God hopes so! Genesis 37:5–11, 17b–24 families ,family,systems ,arguments 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=29191http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/29191/Joseph_and_His_Family.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/HaHQDMBN_Hg/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly ) Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:24:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=29033 The One Percent Solution? no clean Does demonizing the 1% really solve our problems? Mark 10:17–27 one,percent ,rich ,income,inequality ,wealth 00:24:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=29033http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/29033/The_One_Percent_Solution.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/CWtIB0lQK1A/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:23:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=28929 Saving the Creation no clean Why are we destroying that which God wants saved? Genesis 7:1–10 environment ,animals ,Noah ,conservation 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=28929http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/28929/Saving_the_Creation.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/7yAvfJR1IZI/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:18:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=28509 In the Beginning 2012 no clean Do we have free will? The Bible says "Yes!" Genesis 3 free,will ,evil ,sin ,choice 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=28509http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/28509/In_the_Beginning_2012.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/YBJRAVZUzYY/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (JOhn Wimberly) Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:17:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=28369 Something Begins, Something Ends no clean In order for something to begin, usually, something needs to end. What do we need to end for a new beginning to take place? Luke 2:22–40 creation ,vocation ,family ,health 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=28369http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/28369/Something_Ends,_Something_Begins.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/ZUKeMjhpkec/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:20:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=28370 Christmas Eve 2011 no no The ordinary becomes the extraordinary. It happens every day. christmas ,ordinary ,supernatural 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=28370http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/28370/Christmas_Eve_2011.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/PUnR9v13lm0/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:17:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=28071 Holy Children no clean Are we caring for our children as if they are holy? They are! Luke 1:26–38 children ,violence ,poverty ,holy 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=28071http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/28071/Holy_Children.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/kYNeE0pPs-s/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:15:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27915 Grass, Flowers and the Word no no Mark 1:1-8 Can we allow things to die even as God's Word lives? church ,Presbyterian ,congregations ,mortality 00:15:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27915http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/27915/Grass,_Flowers_and_the_Word.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/hALhQJST2g8/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:21:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27732 Patience in an Impatient World no clean Does our impatience drive us to do things that ultimately are self-destructive? 2 Peter 3:8-15a patience ,discipline ,spiritual,growth 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27732http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/27732/Patience_in_an_Impatient_World.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/wDe4XRvi_8Q/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:21:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27569 Placing Blame no clean The corrosive role of blame on our spiritual lives. Isaiah 64:1–9 blame ,victims ,responsibility ,Isaiah 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27569http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/27569/Placing_Blame.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/qJSE_-5u4hY/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (Rev. Jessica Tate) Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:25:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27428 Shattered to Pieces no clean Our guest preacher, Rev. Jessica Tate, Associate Pastor at Fairfax Presbyterian Church, addresses the busyness of life that can pull us away from God and each other. Matthew 5:1–12 busyness ,anxiety ,stress ,peace 00:25:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27428http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/27428/Shattered_to_Pieces.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/X4YN0NBT608/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:23:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27329 Taking Risks no clean Are we willing to take the risks required to do God's work? Matthew 25:14-30 risks ,entrepreneurs ,investing ,vocation 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27329http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/27329/Taking_Risks.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/DkPUqlPUq3o/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27116 Making Commitments no no Are we keeping our commitments? God is! commtiment ,promises ,politics 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=27116http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/27116/Making_Commitments.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/AVD1RwRLNEg/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26951 A Mighty Fortress no clean In a changing world, do we fight the change or find God's hand at work in it? change ,reform ,revolution ,evolution 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26951http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/26951/A_Mighty_Fortress.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/wwVwmT67POg/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (Rebecca Messman) Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26784 A Pulse in the Wound no clean Do our doubts separate or bring us closer to God? John 20:19–31 Guest Preacher: Rebecca Messman, Associate Pastor, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Herndon, VA doubt ,seeking,God ,questions ,questioning 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26784http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/26784/A_Pulse_in_the_Wound.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/BYbTIaZP37I/index.php Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26785 A Pulse in the Wound no no 00:00:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26785http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/26785/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/7KQXUNv4vDE/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26633 The Authority of Scripture no no To what authority do we turn when we need to make a decision? Matthew 7:1-20 authority ,Scripture ,Bible , 00:25:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26633http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/26633/The_Authority_of_Scripture.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/DizU7n5v7p0/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26494 A Call to Gentleness no clean How gentle are we with others and ourselves? Let's check out Jesus. Matthew 19:1–15, Philippians 4:1-9 gentleness ,toughness ,kind ,loving 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26494http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/26494/A_Call_to_Gentleness.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/OXBovCCilWs/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:17:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26279 Staying Engaged no clean There is lots of good news in the world if we will only open our eyes to see it. violence ,peace ,mad,men ,justice 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26279http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/26279/Staying_Engaged.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/IiMycQQtD-k/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (Yena Hwang) Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:24:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26085 Is God Among Us or Not? no no Guest preacher Rev.Yena Hwang explores the mystery of God's presence with us. God's,presence ,omnipresent ,exodus ,Jesus 00:24:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=26085http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/26085/Is_God_Among_Us_or_Not.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/L7yNsJeln_A/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:24:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25921 Daeth with Dignity no clean Can't Christians take the lead when it comes to issues related to death and dying? Philippians 1:21–30, Mark 14:32–36 death ,dying ,life,after,death ,funerals 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25921http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/25921/Death_with_Dignity.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/T5rygVs8iRQ/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:17:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25784 A Decade of Division and Discord no clean Can we regain a sense of "we the people?" With God's help, yes! Romans 14:1-12 nation ,argument ,political ,unity 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25784http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/25784/A_Decade_of_Division_and_Discord.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/qCo2BqNJ9RY/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25702 Parable of the Laborers no clean Calvin placed a high value on work. Why don't we as a nation do the same? work ,vocation ,unemployment ,calling 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25702http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/25702/Parable_of_the_Laborers.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/J1IoW7zNaT0/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:13:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25382 Loving Our Enemies no clean Do we have the strength to love our enemies? enemies ,forgiveness ,grace ,mercy 00:13:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25382http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/25382/Loving_Our_Enemies.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/5EMAdjbluSw/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25224 Transformaiton no clean Are we offering our bodies to God? Romans 12:1-8 transformation ,sex ,government ,sacrifice 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25224http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/25224/Transformation.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/-PIgdmWvH6Y/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:23:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25088 Reconcilation no clean Can we reconcile with family and friends with whom we are estranged? Joseph shows us the way. reconciliation ,forgiveness ,family ,dysfunctional 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=25088http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/25088/Reconciliation.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/A365h0MP7C0/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=24952 Dysfunctional Families no clean How are we at dealing with dysfunctional families? Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 families ,dysfunctional ,sibling,rivalry 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=24952http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/24952/Dysfunctional_Families.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/rPYwa3K8lIg/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:23:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=24954 Wrestling with God and Ourselves no clean Part of a faithful life is an ongoing internal struggle with God and our own competing inner voices. Genesis 32:22-31 doubt ,inner,struggle ,fighting,God 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=24954http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/24954/Wrestling_with_God_and_Ourselves.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/b5wcYbpE4QM/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:25:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=24756 Parables no clean Jesus refuses to allow us to understand life or him literally. parables ,Jesus ,literalism , 00:25:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=24756http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/24756/parables.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/uThf0Jhr3Oo/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23815 John Wimberly no no Being the Church Will will the future of the church look like? church, 00:28:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23815http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/23815/Confirmation_Sunday.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/oQMbs38ZG9A/index.php melanie@westernpresbyterian.org (Melanie Weldon-Soiset) Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23816 Melanie Weldon-Soiset no no Wringing Rocks and Wells Melanie is the Christian Educator at Western Presbyterian Church. Church 00:26:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23816http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/23816/Melanies_sermon.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/o8ONrfxpiLU/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:18:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23654 What's Up With Men? no clean Self-destructive men have been in the news. Is this a signal that something needs to change with men? II Samuel 12:1-15 male ,masculinity ,sexism ,spirituality 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23654http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/23654/What_is_Up_with_Men.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/4-meUafZr3E/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 29 May 2011 00:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23528 Memorials 2011 no clean Sometimes it requires suffering to remain faithful. Are we willing? I Peter 3:13-22 suffering ,sacrifice ,justice ,patience 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23528http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/23528/Memorials_5-29.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/VBWYM4cMPRA/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 22 May 2011 00:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23398 Wandering Around no clean We wander around in the deserts of our lives looking for direction. Maybe what we need is self discipline. Exodus 33:12-17 spiritual,direction ,purpose ,management ,leadership 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23398http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/23398/Wandering_Around.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/6fRdL3HuoYE/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 15 May 2011 00:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23251 The Way no clean Is the Way of Jesus the only way? John 14:1-14 interfaith ,spirituality ,the,way,,life,and,truth 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=23251http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/23251/The_Way.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/CRiaK98rNf8/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 01 May 2011 14:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22965 The Thrill Is Not Gone no no Questions and doubt lead us to God. John 20:19-31 doubt ,questions ,skepticism ,faith 00:14:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22965http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/22965/The_Thrill_is_Not_Gone.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/9BjSmGyd7lA/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:23:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22872 It Is Never Over no clean Are we defined by our failures? Certainly Jesus wasn't! John 20:1-18 failure ,self-esteem ,new-beginnings ,Jesus 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22872http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/22872/It_Is_Never_Over.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/y2pxzG8wUgU/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:17:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22796 Being in Need no clean Being in need of others is not a bad thing. After all, God is need of us! Matthew 21:1-11 neediness ,vunerability ,openness,to,help 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22796http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/22796/Being_in_Need.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/KTX6E8wWj30/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22795 If We Had Been There no clean We always think our presence will make a difference. But will it? John 11:17-45 The last one minute of these sermon did not tape but its absence doesn't make that much difference! addiction ,fate ,activism 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22795http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/22795/If_We_Had_Been_There.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/_80XTEpX-yg/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22605 Stuff Happens no clean Have we become a nation of whiners? It is starting to look as though that is the case. I Samuel 16:1-13 progress ,whining ,work,ethic ,indiana 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22605http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/22605/Stuff_Happens.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/yO0BCOufoAI/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion/spirituality Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22573 John Wimberly no clean Temptations Life is filled with temptations. The Bible says they started in the Garden of Eden. That didn't end too well, did it? How are we doing as we deal with life's temptations? John-Wimberly,temptation,Lent,Jesus 00:25:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22573http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/22573/Temptations.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/cYJENkXYlQM/index.php Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:14:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22251 Into the Cloud no clean In a culture that prizes reason and logic, can we live with the mystery God is? Exodus 24:12-18 mystery ,transfiguration ,God ,grace 00:14:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22251http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/22251/Into_the_cloud.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/vU2_jUhdO4w/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:23:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22159 Judged by Whom no clean Why are we striving so hard to be somebody? We already are somebody! work,ethic ,self,worth ,self,esteem ,relax 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=22159http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/22159/Judged_by_Whom.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/g9UIksQk-eM/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:20:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21971 Perfection no clean Imperfect people striving to love perfectly. parenting ,children ,love ,perfection 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21971http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21971/Perfection.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/olGqxUCjRl4/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:23:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21884 Taxes no clean Are there theological/biblical issues at work in the debate over taxation in the US? Luke 9:10-17 taxes ,government ,freedom ,calvin , 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21884http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21884/Taxes.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/Wx7sGFr7nBQ/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:19:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21817 A Higher Standard no clean Jesus expects us to push for the higher standard, not the easy path. Matthew 5:13-20 ethics ,Egypt ,guns 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21817http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21817/A_Higher_Standard.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/XHbXzz0h0mE/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:18:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21746 To Hunger & Thirst no clean Matthew 5:1-12 spirituality, ,seeking ,truth ,righteousness 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21746http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21746/To_Hunger_and_Thirst.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/v26Y3wL9f0Q/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:20:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21628 Traits for a New Year (Pt3): Self Control no clean Jesus is the epitome of self-control. How are we doing? Luke 20:1-8 self-control,,discipline, ,yes,and,no ,matthew,fox 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21628http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21628/Self_Control.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/8gKiFzqenUc/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:22:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21579 Traits for a New Year: Financial Discipline no clean Are we being good stewards of our personal finances? Luke 19:11-26 stewardship ,finances ,money , 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21579http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21579/Financial_Discipline.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/oszwhfMudrk/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:20:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21470 Traits for a New Year: Humility no clean In an arrogant culture filled with self-righteousness, can we reclaim humility? Matthew 3:13-17 self-righteousness,arrogance,humility,servanthood 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21470http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21470/Traits_for_a_New_Year-Humility.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/emRvVXyXWw8/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:16:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21469 Illuminated Darkness no clean No matter how bad things get, the light will overcome the darkness. John 1:1-18 darkness,trouble,hope,despair 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21469http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21469/Illuminated_Darkness.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/-00Y4q8fsfI/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:21:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21347 Protecting our Children no clean Joseph and Mary acted promptly to protect their newborn. How are we doing as a nation protecting our children? Matthew 2:13-23 children, ,child,abuse,juvenile,justice ,babies 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21347http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21347/Protecting_Our_Children.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/7kW6EXCCY8Q/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:13:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21275 How is God with Us? no clean Fear can be an appropriate reaction to God moving in our lives. Matt 1:18-25 fear ,anxiety ,childbirth ,pregnancy 00:12:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21275http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21275/How_is_God_with_Us.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/c2kBYuJCXUk/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (Dr. J. Herbert Nelson) Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:25:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21106 Mary's Song no clean Dr. Nelson heads our denominations' work on Capitol Hill. Luke 1:46-56 mary,,public,policy,justice,lobbying 00:25:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21106http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21106/Marys_Song.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/YIbqcnzRbUA/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) religion/spirituality Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21038 Carol Howard Merritt no no The Persecuted Luke 21:5-19 Who is persecuted in our society? Who is harassed, annoyed and abused because they differ in social outlook? As Christians, we should stand with them. LGBT,,It,Gets,Better,, 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21038http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21038/The_Perecuted.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/1Me_Py69Nt8/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:20:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21031 Constant Surprises no no God fills our lives with twists and turns. Are we willing to go with or fight them? Matthew 24:36-44 surprises,chaos,control,planning 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=21031http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/21031/Constant_Surprises.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/dRBlJIm-0ss/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:21:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20938 Saving Ourselves no clean Jesus didn't try to save himself. Why do we try to save ourselves? Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Luke 23:33-43 self-worth, ,esteem, ,salvation ,self-actualization 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20938http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/20938/Saving_Ourselves.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/nvy4Cx2IseA/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:17:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20765 Spiritual Nonsense no clean Tired of getting sucked into debates that go nowhere? So was Jesus. Luke 20: 27-38 debates,literalism,nonsense,justice 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20765http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/20765/Spiritual_Nonsense.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/FKxoQC5NANk/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:23:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20563 Jesus in the Center no clean Why do progressives shy away from Jesus? Luke 13:10-17 Jesus,christology,spirituality,centeredness 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20563http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/20563/Jesus_in_the_Center.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/awZboEVGQAI/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (Mr. Naeem Baig) Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:30:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20502 Social Justice no clean Mr. Baig is a Muslim leader speaking on the subject of social justice. Islam,Muslims,social,justice,peace 00:30:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20502http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/20502/social_justice.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/Dp7ShqwdW1s/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:18:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20371 Blessed are Those Who Mourn no clean What is blessed about being in a state of mourning? Matt 5:1-12 death,grief,mourning,hope 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20371http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/20371/Blessed_are_Those_Who_Mourn.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/hYbdZp6BrVo/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:17:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20257 Truly Spiritual no clean Is Christianity the only Way? I Corinthians 2:6-16 Islam,spirituality,spiritual 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20257http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/20257/Truly_Spiritual.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/MbSDFnDN1Zg/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:24:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20143 Class Warfare? no clean With all the talk about class warfare in our society, what would Jesus say about the rich and poor? Luke 16:19-31 rich,wealth,money,taxes 00:24:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20143http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/20143/Class_Warfare.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/JTladsgdkQc/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20067 Signs, Wisdom and Faith no clean Have we forsaken the Word for the words of the world? I Corinthians 1:18-24 John 3:13-17 wisdom,knowledge,debt,wise 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=20067http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/20067/Signs,_Wisdom_and_Faith.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/hPSmdz0J4sc/index.php Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19962 How Does the Earth Mourn? no clean Prophecy in our troubled times Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 prophecy,extremism,Islam,Muslims 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19962http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/19962/How_Does_the_Earth_Mourn.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/9XpqZ9Zwh4A/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19820 Creating a Life no clean God calls on us to use our creativity to build lives which we and God can proclaim to be beautiful and faithful. Jeremiah 18:1-11 creativity,creative,artisans, 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19820http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/19820/Creating_a_Life.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/TPZtqPofCrs/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:29:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19700 Cracked Cisterns no clean We pour ourselves into things that cannot hold the essence of who we are. What to do? Jeremiah 2:4-13 priorites,values,vocation,work 00:29:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19700http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/19700/Cracked_Cisterns.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/JXUOFBPU2VQ/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19675 Living in Wholeness no clean Religion is something that can break us. Faith leads to wholeness. Luke 13:10-17 wholeness,brokenness,faith,religion 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19675http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/19675/Living_in_Wholeness.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/sKFs27s3xE0/index.php johnwimberly@starpower.net (john wimberly) Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:24:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19532 Conflict no clean Does Jesus teach us anything about handling conflict in our personal and public lives? Luke 12:49-56 conflict,turmoil,arguments,peacemaking 00:24:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19532http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/19532/Conflict.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/aMI24CYFQEg/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19452 Worn Down by Injustice no clean We get worn down by the problems we face personally and as a world community. How do we cope? Isaiah 1:10-20 and Luke 12:32-40 injustice,burnout,patience,fatigue 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19452http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/19452/Worn_Down_by_Injustice.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/q4SztlZh8NM/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:19:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19415 Self Inflicted Wounds no clean Luke 12:13-21 Why do we rely on ourselves rather than God? trust,selfmade,work 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=19415http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/19415/Self_Inflicted_Wounds.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/R8lnUQ4rQ-I/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Spirituality Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18983 Carol Howard Merritt no clean What Is Your Legacy? Too often, we have lost the sense of building new leaders, of leaving a legacy in the next generation. religion,,spirituality,,leadership,,internships,,generation,debt,,economy,,young,adults,,college,students 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18983http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/18983/Legacy.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/dxhcAuO66H0/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:23:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18614 Justified or Justifying no no Galatians 2:15-21 If we really accept that we are justified by our faith, why are we so busy justifying ourselves? justified,,work,faith 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18614http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/18614/justified_or_justifying.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/-J14SLmfmYM/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:18:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18557 What Fuels Hypocrisy? no clean I Corinthians 10:12-33. We know that many of us get caught in our own hypocrisy. What are the causes of hypocrisy? How can we avoid it? hypocrisy,spiritual,growth,confusion 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18557http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/18557/What_Fuels_Hypocrisy.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/4pHGCMhCiIA/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 30 May 2010 00:23:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18463 Memorials no clean Romans 5:1-5 What kind of memorials are we building? sacrifice,future,taxes,memorials 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18463http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/18463/Memorials.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/CNRiV2QgFQw/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 16 May 2010 00:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18195 Cleansing the Wounds no clean Acts 16:16-34 God's grace cleanses wounds we cannot. grace,forgiveness,abuse,violence 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18195http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/18195/Cleansing_the_Wounds.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/mP5MH-brIIM/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) environment and religion Sun, 09 May 2010 00:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18069 The Power of Vision no clean Acts 16:9-15 Where are the visionary leaders and followers who will lead us out of an environmental catastrophe of our own making? environment,nature,stewardship 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=18069http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/18069/The_Power_of_Vision.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/J6VwFVc2qu0/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 02 May 2010 00:19:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17971 Executive Summary no clean John 13:31-35 Jesus reduces his message to three words. Can we? love,discipline,justice,marketing 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17971http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/17971/Executive_Summary.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/bfd-MDOxkTc/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:23:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17912 The Art of Following no clean John 10:22-30 Is following a passive or active act? following,leadership,discipleship 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17912http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/17912/The_Art_of_Following.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/Kjzux6WitwM/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17603 Our Bodies, Our Faith no clean John 20:19-31 Shouldn't taking care of our bodies be high on our list of stewardship responsibilities? body,sex,stewardship,creation 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17603http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/17603/Our_Bodies,_Our_Faith.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/tLplXMXy8HY/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17578 Moving On no clean Easter Sunday: How did God deal with the tragic events of Holy Week? How do we deal with tragic events in our lives? suffering,hope,tragedy,resurrection 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17578http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/17578/Moving_On.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/zy5hRs1x000/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:15:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17579 Good Friday no clean Violent words lead to violent actions. Are we watching how we related to one another? violence,anger,rhetoric 00:15:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17579http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/17579/Good_Friday_2010.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/3P6jAVKOwBg/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) religion and spirituality Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17385 Jesus Needs It no clean Luke 19:28-40 Suffering, God and us. suffering,atonement,pain 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17385http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/17385/Jesus_Needs_It.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/jDDaeGs7bP4/index.php religion and spirituality Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:17:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17239 Irritations no clean John 12:1-8 Jesus got irritated with people. How did he deal with his irritability? How do we? irritability,anger,emotions 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17239http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/17239/irritations.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/giP-TYDTBik/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:19:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16946 Salvation Part 2 no clean Luke 13:1-9 Isaiah 55:1-9 Saved from or for something? A few thoughts. salvation,redemption,life,vocation 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16946http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/16946/Salvation_Part_2.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/8Rdm-O3z274/index.php john@westernprebyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:23:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16828 A Matter of Focus no clean Luke 13:31-35, Philippians 3:17-4:1 When we lose our spiritual focus, we lose our effectiveness as disciples. discipline,focus,discipleship 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16828http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/16828/A_Matter_of_Focus.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/BpDmeAkkczE/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) creationism, evolution, intelligent design, logos, mythos Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16650 Carol Howard Merritt no clean Science and the BIble From evolution to miracles, we often find that science cannot prove the events in the Bible. What do we do when science and the Bible clash? creationism,evolution,intelligent,design,logos,mythos 00:25:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16650http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/16650/Science_and_the_Bible.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/GmJislytSRU/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:20:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16499 Salvation-Not no clean I Cor 5:1-11 Doctrinal thinking on salvation has oftentimes confused not clarified what God has done for us. salvation,atonement,God,Christ 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16499http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/16499/Salvation-Not.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/FGjCkWyiSto/index.php Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:31:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16400 Women in Muslim Traditions no clean A very special talk on Women in Muslim traditions by Zeenut Ziad from the Muslim Women's Coalition of Greater Washington DC during Western's worship. It is a must for people who are interested in interfaith understanding. islam,muslim,women,oppression 00:31:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16400http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/16400/Women_in_Muslim_Traditions.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/vlH7Syej7M4/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:16:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16275 God's Anointing no clean Luke 4:14-21 Religion heals and hurts. healing,racism,anointing,called 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16275http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/16275/Gods_Anointing.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/NQucgG4pCcg/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:23:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16185 The State of the Church no clean John 2:1-12 Balancing idealism and realism is at the heart of a faithful life. realism,idealism,pragmatism,mission 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16185http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/16185/The_State_of_the_Church.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/vtpAl2FLZPI/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:14:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16044 Women at the Center no clean Lk 1:39-45 Women have been marginalized by the church. However, in God's plan, they are right in the center. women,feminism,sexism,bible 00:14:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=16044http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/16044/Women_at_the_Center.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/t3H0wUkesJM/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:13:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15997 A Theocentric Worldview no clean John 1:1-18 Can we get back to a view of reality where God is at the center? I think so. God-centered,providence,spirituality 00:13:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15997http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/15997/A_Theocentric_Worldview.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/7ZNaFAteb9c/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) religion and spirituality Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:18:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15878 God With Us no clean God with us. What does that mean, really? God,spirituality,hypocrisy 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15878http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/15878/God_With_Us.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/ciuQ5eWwzTs/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:23:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15714 Rejoice no clean Christmas is a season that is often filled with forced happiness. So, what can we do to nurture a joyful life? depression,pain,suffering,joy 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15714http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/15714/Rejoice.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/X5LFEXj7b5c/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John WImberly) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:16:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15583 Being Purified and Refined no clean Let us not get discouraged because we aren't where we want to be. God is purifying and refining us. We'll get there! Text: Malachi 3:1-4 spiritual,growth,sanctification,purity,hope 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15583http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/15583/Being_Purified_and_Refined.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/2aEoYSf0GAw/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion and spirituality Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:22:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15451 Shame and Grace no clean Shame can be a spiritual cancer, eating away deep inside us. Grace is God's response to shame. Psalm 25:1-10 Luke 21:25-36 shame,grace,sin,LGBT 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15451http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/15451/Shame_and_Grace.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/BsZN6ThyyY0/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion and spirituality Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:23:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15368 Good Government no clean Government is a key instrument in God's creation of order,justice and peace among humankind. John 18:33-37 government,politics,democracy ,justice, 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15368http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/15368/good_government.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/YuSaGy6mbWA/index.php Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:21:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15278 Hanna's Song no clean What is the difference between faith and denial? faith,denial,doubts,questions 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15278http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/15278/Hannahs_Song.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/QTGLQnksIVg/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:20:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15155 Making a Contribution no clean Contributions, especially small ones, are what make the difference between a just and unjust world. contribution,impact,humility,giving 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15155http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/15155/Making_a_Contribution.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/KSG_ya7y0c0/index.php Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:23:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15055 John Wimberly no clean It is sometimes hard to keep our dreams/God's dreams alive. dreams,hope,persistence,LGBT 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=15055http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/15055/The_Importance_of_a_Dream.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/FhZxtU8vEKU/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14848 A Servant Community no clean Looking for a church? Want one that meets your needs? How about one whose needs you can meet? community,service,needs,servanthood 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14848http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/14848/A_Servant_Community.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/bgMPMarrmf8/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14743 Standing in the Way no clean Wealth, power, work, family and other things can stand between us and God. wealth,money,materialism,work 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14743http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/14743/Standing_in_the_Way.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/RbGYWKU-slA/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:17:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14600 John Wimberly no clean Life is filled with tempting wide gates. Can we walk with Jesus through the narrow gate? discipline,materialism,addiction,optimism 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14600http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/14600/The_Narrow_Gate.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/2pLTTvpE61M/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian .org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14386 Sowing & Reaping no clean Do we reap what we sow? good,evil,vengeance,payback 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14386http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/14386/Sowing__Reaping.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/sExPBViP-D4/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion and spirituality Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14289 Healthcare: Our Own no clean Taking care of our health is a major personal responsiblity that God expects us to fulfill. Are we taking care of ourselves? health,healthcare,body,discipleship 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14289http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/14289/Healthcare__Our_Own.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/UCZGL9ijKGE/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion and spirituality Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14171 Acting like Fools no clean There is so much wisdom out there. Are we bringing it into our lives? wisdom,wise,economy,finance 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14171http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/14171/Acting_Like_Fools.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/-DH-otk4suk/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Religion and Spirituality Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:17:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14076 Negotiating no clean As women interact with Jesus, they reveal an amazing ability to negotiate. Do we? negotiating,women,bible,Jesus 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=14076http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/14076/Negotiating.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/SzqsTweTNv4/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion and spirituality Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=13968 A 24-7 World no clean In our plugged-in world, how do we unplug to focus on God, family and other important matters? ipod,blackberry,plugged-in,unplug 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=13968http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/13968/A_24-7_World.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/5wLMVSMD2wE/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=13881 Praying to Whom? no no Feel like the prayers are going into a black hole? Why? prayer,spirituality,mystic, 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=13881http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/13881/Praying_to_Whom.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/NrKiEYsapO4/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion and spirituality Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=13597 Living with the Consequences no clean God's forgiveness does not erase the consequences of our actions forgiveness,sanctification,healthcare ,moving,on 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=13597http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/13597/Living_with_the_Consequences.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/wW22g-imFLs/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion and spirituality Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=13515 Making a Bad Situation Worse no clean We make a mistake. Rather than admitting the mistake, we do something to make the mistake worse. How do we break the cycle? sin,grace,repentance 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=13515http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/13515/Making_a_Bad_Situation_Worse.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/VGEdAOwQ_S8/index.php Spirituality Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=13057 John Wimberly no no Facing Reality In spite of all of our difficulties, Jesus instructs us that we can believe and see real growth. Jesus,,economy,,progressive 00:30:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=13057http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/13057/Facing_Reality.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/_PhB40v6x54/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) spirituality Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:16:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=12746 God's Epistemology no clean How and what we know is determined in large part by who we are---male, female, rich, poor, etc. epistemology,sotomayor,knowledge,knowing 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=12746http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/12746/Gods_Epistemology.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/W3-NOIdC5gw/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 24 May 2009 01:19:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=12578 Working in the Dark no clean Why won't God give us a clue as to what is going on? god,questions,vocation,work 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=12578http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/12578/working_in_the_dark.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/iRvxXaXyIdU/index.php religion and spirituality Sun, 17 May 2009 01:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=12495 Inclusive Friendships no clean Does our desire for an inclusive society translate into an inclusive personal life? inclusive,,friendships,,community 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=12495http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/12495/inclusive_friendships.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/nug0jthuF1Y/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion and spirituality Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:23:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=12122 The Role of Scripture no clean It contains racism, sexism and homophobia. It contains the Word of God. scripture ,bible ,racism ,sexism ,violence 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=12122http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/12122/The_Role_of_Scripture.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/81RdIdKh07c/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Spirituality Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11798 The Progressive Christian Voice no clean As Jesus enters into Jerusalem with great fanfare, this will be a time of significant change. What can Jesus show us about living in such important, changing times? change,,economy,,technology,,Palm,Sunday,,Jesus 00:25:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11798http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/11798/Questions_of_Desitny.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/63-xDzb49GM/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Spirituality Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11743 Prophetic Fury no clean We all get angry. Sometimes anger is appropriate. What is a healthy, Christian response to anger? Spirituality,,anger,,progressive,,Jesus 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11743http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/11743/Prophetic_Fury.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/k7z4XLLLybo/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:19:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11608 Things We Can't Avoid no clean There are things in life we can't avoid. Jesus shows us a Way to deal with them. toughtimes ,difficulties ,challenges ,optimism 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11608http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/11608/Things_We_Cant_Avoid.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/4iuX5t5hOsw/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11540 Loving the Darkness no clean Why do we choose to live in the darkness? Why not accept God's invitation to live in the light? addiction,compulsive,sin,joy , 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11540http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/11540/Loving_Darkness.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/amdx_iNvzCE/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion and spirituality Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:24:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11284 Integrity no clean Personal integrity is at the heart of faithful discipleship. Jesus shows us the Way to integrity. integrity ,character ,willpower ,spiritual 00:24:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11284http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/11284/integrity.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/oBuEPmfPyAY/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:17:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11176 promises no clean Too many of us are making promises and not keeping them. What a difference with our God! promises ,broken,promises ,faithfulness ,lies 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=11176http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/11176/Promises.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/85x7hdJnpaw/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion&spirituality Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:21:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10924 Believing in gods no clean Idolatry is alive and well in our society. Let us turn to the one, living God. idols ,wealth ,recession ,hope 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10924http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/10924/Believing_in_gods.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/JHdu0OYxcOU/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:17:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10917 Orthodoxy no no Why do we beat each other up with supposedly orthodox opinions? Jesus didn't! orthodox ,orthodoxy ,unorthodox ,creative 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10917http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/10917/Orthodoxy.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/NIk1YjBFcuc/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) religion and spirituality Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:16:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10444 Setting Our Hearts no clean A determined people or person cannot be stopped. spirituality ,money ,determination 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10444http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/10444/Setting_Our_Hearts.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/qaBJhk69QaE/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion and politics Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:20:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10287 An Inaugural Sermon no clean Can we create basic fairness and equity in the ways in which we relate to one another? God expects nothing less. inauguration ,justice ,Amos ,Dr.,King 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10287http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/10287/inaugural.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/Z9gB9kJj_kY/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion and spirituality Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:20:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10135 Finding Our Call no clean Finding our call is perhaps the most frustrating and rewarding aspect of life. Special moments lead us in the right direction. vocation ,call ,journey ,jobs 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10135http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/10135/Finding_our_Call.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/qEoqU3Pn5Qw/index.php spirituality Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:16:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10055 The Fullness of Time no clean There are some moments so filled with God that the Greeks had a special word for them---kairos. What are they? kairos ,call 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=10055http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/10055/The_Fullness_of_Time.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/BXRUPVK4YL0/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:21:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9914 Rituals no clean Rituals are rooted in some of the most important moments of our lives. However, we also have some rituals that need to disappear. rituals ,sexism ,homeless ,homophobia 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9914http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/9914/rituals.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/E0TCxIjRzqc/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion and spirituality Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:19:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9863 How Can This Be? no clean We put our faith in our own ability to do things rather than God's ability to do things through us. self,worth ,self,esteem ,trust ,Iraq 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9863http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/9863/How_Can_This_Be.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/EJRs74dOVAc/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (carol howard merritt) spirituality Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:16:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9573 Fear no clean Fear drives so much of our behavior. Can God help us get a handle on it? fear ,spirituality 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9573http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/9573/Fear.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/IQFFLSCi7tw/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion and spirituality Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:21:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9366 Who Said LIfe is Fair? no clean God never said life would be fair. So why do we expect it to be so? fair ,unfair ,justice ,injustice 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9366http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/9366/Who_Said_LIfe_is_Fair.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/A_GWqpAxhxU/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (carol howard merritt) Religion and spirituality Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:16:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9301 God of the Small Things no clean God is the God of the great movements in history. However, God is also the God of the smallest events in our lives. providence ,spirituality ,God 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9301http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/9301/God_of_Small_Things.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/CSBsyuh-gfw/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:23:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9117 On Anointing Leaders no clean Placing the election of Barack Obama in a biblical perspective Obama ,justice ,civil,rights 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=9117http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/9117/On_Anointing_Leaders.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/vk_aQ4gLcLs/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) spirituality Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:18:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8958 The Knowledge of Good and Evil no clean Right now, we have more information at our fingertips than we have ever had before. How does all of that knowledge affect us? good ,evil ,knowledge 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8958http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/8958/The_Knowledge_of_Good_and_Evil.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/fmEwr8ec41o/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:05:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8959 John's Stewardship Comments no clean Stewardship Comments by John Wimberly stewardship 00:05:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8959http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/8959/johns_comments.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/2xPzIpKHHAI/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Religion and Spirituality Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8877 Facing Reality no clean Jesus teaches us the importance of facing and dealing with reality. reality ,money ,fiscal,responsibility ,denial 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8877http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/8877/Facing_Reality.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/aOKNNILYDNc/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:16:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8755 Christians in a Post American World no clean The world is changing---rapidly. Can American Christians change with it? post-american ,globalism ,change 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8755http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/8755/Christians_in_a_Post_American_World.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/fL7Xbuw8VqY/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8578 The Spiritual Life of Jesus no clean Are progressive folks building the kind of spiritual life we need to follow Jesus? spiritual,life ,prayer ,bible,study ,Jesus 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8578http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/8578/The_spiritual_life_of_Jesus.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/wCXmt7iSQN8/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) environment Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:22:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8476 drill, baby, drill no no Can we change our polluting ways? environment ,pollution ,oil 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8476http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/8476/drill_baby_drill.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/4IUVoKkkidA/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (carol howard merritt) Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:17:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8388 A Fettered Soul no clean We are not floating around unattached. We are attached to God and one another. spiritual,growth ,attachment ,God 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8388http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/8388/A_Fettered_Soul.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/PyUuXQLhRr4/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john w wimberly jr) Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8387 the nobility of work no clean Work has a sacred dimension. Can we find it? work,ethic ,calvin ,calling 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8387http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/8387/The_Nobility_of_Work.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/134fUYf4LcI/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:21:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8148 john wimberly no clean words matter Our culture is filled with harsh, hurtful words. Jesus calls us to use words to heal. language,healing,words,,hate 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8148http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/8148/Words_Matter.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/R5ExGzDc-n4/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality and social justice Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8073 john wimberly no clean martyrs Does faithfulness entail suffering, sacrifice, neither or both? martyrs,suffering,sacrifice,socialjustice 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=8073http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/8073/Martyrs.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/A2BKyX0XGMQ/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:18:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7971 john wimberly no clean They Won't Go Away Burn out is a real issue. How did Jesus deal with it? burnout,stress,overwork,peace 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7971http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/7971/They_Wont_Go_Away.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/T16xkqsWu1g/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) spirituality Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:24:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7927 john wimberly no clean Tough Times Times are bad and seemingly getting worse. The Christian response? difficulties,depression,recession ,strength 00:24:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7927http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/7927/Tough_Times.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/NoRdDHEI5A8/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7716 Carol Howard Merrittt no no Losing Ourselves, Gaining Our Lives In light of abuses in our Christian tradition, how can we gain a healthy notion of our self? feminism,emergent,progressive,Christianity 00:22:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7716http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/7716/Self.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/Hc4-18m-c0I/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7715 John Wimberly no no Losing We regularly experience the reality of defeat in life. But we can we learn about defeat and suffering in our battles for social justice and in our personal lives? self-esteem,progressive,Christian 00:00:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7715http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/7715/Losing.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/CmlLNV7RGQ8/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion and spirituality Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:16:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7134 john wimberly no clean Can we embrace our God-created goodness? If we can, we will begin to incarnate the goodness. goodness, ,self-esteem ,faith&works 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7134http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/7134/Faith_and_Works.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/wgDJgMjiHAk/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 25 May 2008 01:18:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7050 john wimberly no clean Can we move beyond our denial of death to an affirmation of life? death,dying,funeral,life 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=7050http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/7050/Life_and_Death.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/dwBtW47a3ZI/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) spirituality Sun, 18 May 2008 01:18:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6961 John Wimberly no clean Faith and Science compliment rather than conflict with one another. Comments on racism, sexism and ageism faith-science,racism,sexism,ageism, 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6961http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6961/In_the_Beginning.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/f2JtVOJwMGE/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) spirituality Sun, 11 May 2008 01:20:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6874 Carol Howard Merritt no clean In times of abandonment, the Holy Spirit comforts us. HolySpirit,abandonment,pentecost,baptism 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6874http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6874/By_Water_and_By_Bread.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/uBGazc_c8o4/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) spirituality Sun, 04 May 2008 17:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6775 john wimberly no clean Does it work to work on our spiritual relationship with God? spirituality,oneness,progressive,God 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6775http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6775/oneness.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/70Eov9zp9_k/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) Thu, 01 May 2008 00:29:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17972 War Is No Longer an Option no clean This sermon is a couple of years old but I re-uploaded it in a smaller file size! war,pacifism,peace,justice 00:29:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=17972http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/17972/War_Is_No_Longer_an_Option.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/2gwlgXwj0QI/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) spirituality Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:19:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6712 john wimberly no clean Having trouble controlling your temper? Worried about too much anger in our society? Let's look at God. anger,temper,obama,mccain,clinton 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6712http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6712/anger_management.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/L4YsKfFcjVU/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) spirituality Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:18:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6645 Holy Ground no clean Reflections on the occasion of Earth Day 2008 environment,earthday,toxic 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6645http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6645/holy_ground.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/BdFAIa9nrn8/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John W Wimberly) Spirituality Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:19:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6522 John Wimberly no clean Have we set our moral/ethical expectations of ourselves and others way too low? In many cases, yes. Spitzer,Enron,Worldcom,ethics,morals 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6522http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6522/expectations.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/5YL7-7WgKZU/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) spirituality Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:18:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6453 sacraments no clean What is the nature of Christian community? How does that help us understand Jeremiah Wright's comments? jeremiah,wright,,obama,community,sacraments 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6453http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6453/sacraments.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/0r_yBj5xWEo/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) spirituality Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:19:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6333 Carol Howard Merritt no clean Some say doubt is the work of the devil. Jesus called it a spiritual virtue. doubt,faith,spiritual,growth,journey 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6333http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6333/A_Shadow_of_Doubt.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/2aK4_67QEyM/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:24:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6266 THe Progressive Christian Voice no clean God surprises us, reversing what seems like failure. Look what happened to Jesus! renewal,failure,dreams,hope 00:24:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6266http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6266/Surprises.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/PHTFE-OS15w/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:19:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6152 Carol Howard Merritt no clean So much of our identity is formed in our spiritual communities, especially when we dare to ask, "Who am I?" and "Who is Jesus?" spiritual,identity, ,service 00:19:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6152http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6152/Who_is_He.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/S7BKxyj5XO4/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) spirituality Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:17:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6044 John Wimberly no clean Betrayal is a painful reality in life. Jesus certainly experienced it. What does he teach us about coping with betrayal? betrayal,peter,jesus,infidelity,judas 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=6044http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/6044/Betrayal.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/zQOFA3tLng8/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:20:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=5970 john wimberly no clean Each of us has God given power. Do we use it? Appropriately? In appropriately? power,self-actualization,abuse, 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=5970http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/5970/The_Dilemma_of_Power.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/HYa5KdOX--k/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=5436 Making Do no clean Just as important as making the right choices is working hard at the choices we make. choices,confusion,priorities 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=5436http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/5436/Making_Do.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/osFHqxJD9vk/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion and politics Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=5409 Partisan Religion no clean Sick of partisan religion? Looking for prophetic religion? This sermon discusses the difference. partisan,religion,politics,prophetic 00:21:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=5409http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/5409/Partisan_Religion.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/5Lnm14gwrLQ/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) spirituality and politics Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=5288 Carol Howard Merritt no clean Will Christians shine God's light on those imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay and elswhere? guantanamo,prisons,prisoners 00:15:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=5288http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/5288/A_Light_to_the_Prisons.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/9EEAVoCfLH0/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=5039 the progressive christian voice no clean Our lives are shaped by our expectations. For what are we waiting? expectations,failure,hope,Bush 00:17:30 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=5039http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/5039/what_do_we_expect.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/TTrrhqROjRs/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:00:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4801 Living in a Confused, Confusing World no clean People demand yes and no answers to complex, complicated questions. There is another Way. immigration,confusion,relationships,discernment 00:15:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4801http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/4801/living_in_a_confused,_confusing_world.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/a2WmjDa6LNE/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion and spirituality Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:00:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4531 Getting Through Bad Times no clean Jesus predicted there were would be bad times, really bad times. What else did he predict? apocalypse,disaster,grace,love,strength 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4531http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/4531/Getting_Through_Bad_Times.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/aX7JayiXknE/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:00:00 -0500 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4462 Bogged Down in the Details no clean Bogged down in the details of our lives, we can miss the big picture of who God is calling us to be. stewardship,money,goals 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4462http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/4462/Bogged_down_in_Details.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/1gvReCZiM44/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) religion and spirituality Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4457 Telling the Truth no clean The church is a place where the spiritual and physical needs of God's children come together in an incarnational manner homeless,muslims,violence,breaking,bread,labyrinth 00:16:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4457http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/4457/telling_the_truth.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/kbCz5SUexss/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (John Wimberly) religion and spirituality Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4291 the progressive christian voice no clean War: No Longer an Option The church needs to be a more proactive voice in opposing all forms of war and violence war,violence,Iraq,military,industrial,complex,peace 00:23:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4291http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/4291/War-No_Longer_an_Option.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/3GQ3HjIljeE/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) religion and spirituality Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4235 The Power of Persistence no clean Do prayers work? A widow leads us to some answers. prayer,,spirituality,crisis,children 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4235http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/4235/the_power_of_persistence.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/2Ql0r-DQvgQ/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (john wimberly) religion and spirituality Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4155 john wimberly no clean A Healthy Materialism Too many progressive folks treat the material world as though it were created by the forces of darkness rather than God. Isn't there a better Way? materialism,money,wealth,stewardship,progressive 00:20:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4155http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/4155/9-23-07.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/nqyukZC5yF4/index.php carol@westernpresbyterian.org (Carol Howard Merritt) religion & spirituality Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4130 Carol Howard Merritt no clean Hemming Us In Are the doubts and despair of Mother Teresa a sign of disintegrating faith or faith in a troubling, troubled world? mother,teresa,doubt,faith,spirituality 00:17:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4130http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/4130/9-9-07.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/AkoALFGYeQE/index.php John@westernpresbyterian.org (Western Presbyterian Church) religion & spirituality Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4129 Western Presbyterian Church no clean By the Waters of Babylon Is globalization a curse or blessing or both? globalization,humanity,ethics,world 00:18:00 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4129http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/4129/final_10-7.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheProgressiveChristianVoice/~3/MMo4BTEQmi8/index.php john@westernpresbyterian.org (Western Presybterian Church) Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:00:00 -0400 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4049 Western Presybterian Church no clean Lifestyles of the Humble and Hospitable One of the great core values of every major religion is humility. The lifestyles of our nation and many of us seem to be the exact opposite of humble. social,justice,peace,,spirituality,relevant,progressive,activism,environment 00:14:29 http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1133&pid=4049http://westernpresbyterian.podhoster.com/download/1133/4049/9-9-07.mp3