2020 Discussions
September 20 | Introduction & book suggestion (Kevin) Book: The Sin of Certainty – by Peter Enns (note: eBook on sale $6.99 – link) Song (Lisa): I want to know Christ, and the power of his rising Share in his suffering, conform to his death; When I pour out my life to be filled with his Spirit, Joy follows suffering and life follows death. | (no video link) | |
September 27 | Aspects of Early Christians & a hybrid approach for today? (Dave) | Link | |
October 4 | Romans 12 Study – only vs. 1-2 this time (Lisa) | Link | |
October 11 | Impromptu Study (from Venice, FL) | (no link) | |
October 18 | From one fellow traveler to another; expand your horizons. There is so much to unlearn! (Lori) – Lori’s Text Link | Link | |
October 25 | Romans 12 Study – continued (Lisa) | Link | |
November 1 | ‘Love’ in scripture – understanding the original meaning (Dave) Glenn’s 6 Page Dave PPT STEP Bible | Link | |
November 8 | Having a Coffee with Greg (Greg) | Link | |
November 15 | Romans 12 Study (part 3) (Lisa) | Link | |
November 22 | How I’ve used the Enneagram to see myself, God, & His Word more clearly (Lori) Ref Website: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Introductory Video: link Ian’s Book: link | Link | |
November 29 | (Kelbert) – Cain & Abel – Gen 4:1-8 – Why Can’t I do what is Right? | Link | |
December 6 | (Kevin) – Self Awareness (Kevin’s notes link) | Link | |
December 13 | (Big Dave) – Understanding the Prophets (26% of the books of the Bible!) Link to Dave’s PPT | Link | |
December 20 | ORCA Introduction (Greg) & Practice (Kevin) – Notes Link Songs: The Prayer | Link | |
December 27 | ORCA Discussion & Practice (Lisa) | No Link |
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2021 Discussions
Inside the Accordion
January 3 | ORCA Discussion & Practice (Lori) | Link | ||
January 10 | ORCA Discussion & Practice (Dana) | Link | ||
January 17 | ORCA Discussion & Practice (Kevin w/ Dave) | Link | ||
January 24 | ORCA Discussion & Practice (Dana w/ Greg) | Link | ||
January 31 | ORCA Discussion & Practice (Lori w/ Little Lori) | No Link | ||
February 7 | (Big Dave) – Review of the book/principles in The Other Half of Church Link to Dave’s PowerPoint | Link | ||
February 14 | Other Half of Church – Part II (Big Dave) Pure Joy example video link (joy really is in the eyes & safe place) | Link | ||
February 21 | ORCA Exercises – ‘O’ | No Link | ||
February 28 | ORCA Exercises (postponed) | No Link | ||
March 7 | ORCA Exercises (postponed) | No Link | ||
March 14 | ORCA Exercises – ‘RC’ | No Link | ||
March 21 | Welcoming Rachel Shankman | Link | ||
March 28 | Catch-up and Spiritual Discussion around a variety of topics | No Link | ||
April 4 | Human-ality | Link | ||
April 11 | What is the difference between Spiritual ‘Aging’ vs. ‘Maturing’? | Link | ||
April 18 | New Series: Discussing Human Instincts Handouts: PI – What are They? & PI – Real Life Example | Link | ||
April 25 | Discussing Human Instincts – Q: Why did I do that!? | No Link | ||
May 2 | Fun / Spirited discussion | No Link | ||
May 9 | Mother’s Day – smaller group | No Link | ||
May 16 | Understanding / Working through ‘Mixed Emotions’ | No Link | ||
May 23 | ‘Mixed Emotions’ (continued) | No Link | ||
May 30 | Discussion about the Biblical understanding/usage of ‘Our Conscience’ Link of Possible scriptures | No Link | ||
June 6 | Follow-up on Texts about ethics & continual learning | Private Link | ||
June 13 | Discussion about Dr. Claudia dinner | Private Link | ||
June 20 | Meet and Greet | Private Link | ||
June 27 | Review of Instincts and Enneagram – Knowing People discussion | Private Link | ||
July 4 | Theme: Where to find our independence (and dependence) from? | Private Link | ||
July 11 | Instinct Week response/discussion | Private Link | ||
July 18 | Learnings/thoughts from the Sermon on the Mount – Introduction Presentation Link Compare Matthew & Luke Chart link | Link | ||
July 25 | Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes King Jesus Translation | Link | ||
August 1 | Sermon on the Mount – The Antithesis Summary of 14 Triads Triads in Matthew | Link | ||
August 8 | Sermon on the Mount – The Lord’s Prayer Lord’s Prayer as a Template | Link | ||
August 15 | Learning to Fish – Matthew 5:48 | Link | ||
August 22 | Asking Questions – WWJA? Mark 9:14-29 | Link | ||
August 29 | Personal Reflection on Unpacking a Results Test | Private Link | ||
Sept 5 | Modalities of Interacting with God | Link | ||
Sept 12 | Mental Jails & ‘Worry/Anxious’ word etymology | Link | ||
Sept 19 | Fun discussion about ‘Topics of the Day’ Types of Sermons Document | Private Link | ||
Sept 26 | The Genius of Jesus’ Teaching – Follow-up Discussion 4-Stages PDF 4-Stages Book Peter’s PDF Matthew Slide Tyndale House Replay Links: Part 1 – How Jesus Interacted Part 2 – The Lesson on the Mount/Plain Part 3 – Jesus’ Longest Parable Part 4 – Echoes of the Old Testament | Link | ||
Oct 3 | Romans 8 – ‘Once Saved, Always Saved’ | Private Link | ||
Oct 10 | The mind-blowingness of Ephesians 3 Link to the STEPBible | Link | ||
Oct 17 | Lori – Four stages of faith development? Simplicity, Complexity, Perplexity, & Harmony Brian’s YouTube Link Presentation | Private Link | ||
Oct 24 | Lori – (continued) | No Video | ||
Oct 31 | Catchup Time | No Video | ||
Nov 7 | Lori – Follow-up to the Four Stages New YouTube Video Interview | Private Link | ||
Nov 14 | Thoughts about Turkey & the Bible Mark’s: Turkey Book St. Nicholas Video Revelation Book Main Website | Link | ||
Nov 21 | Catch-up | No Link | ||
Nov 28 | Touring Turkey (Asia-Minor) – Part II Mark’s: Exploring Ephesus (FREE!) video | Link | ||
Dec 19 | 2022 Plans and ‘Another View of Jesus’?! | Link | ||
Dec 26 | Some thoughts on Friendship | Link |
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2022 Discussions
Jan 2 | The Value of Asking Questions – Is it Biblical? | Link | ||
Jan 9 | Some ‘Certainties’ in the life of a Christian? Fox’s Book of Martyrs – Link The Martyrdom of Polycarp – Link | Link | ||
Jan 16 | Priorities and Plans – James 4 | Link | ||
Jan 23 | ORCA Practice Link to Claudia’s Collegiate Text | Private Link | ||
Jan 30 | ORCA Practice | Private Link | ||
Feb 6 | Discussion on Luke 5:12-16 | No Recording (sorry!) | ||
Feb 13 | **No Class – Superbowl parties | N/A | ||
Feb 20 | Some thoughts on “5 Steps to Practical Spiritual Growth” Class Book: The Little Him Book Other Books Actual Class: PowerPoint 1of5 2of5 3of5 4of5 5of5 | Private Link | ||
Feb 27 | Fun time of meeting Del & Sylvia Lonnquist Website for more info: www.RightLaneAmerica.com | Link | ||
Mar 6 | How Boundaries Promote Spiritual Freedom | Link | ||
Mar 13 | Understanding Other Techniques – Stacey Transactional Analysis: Book and Discussion Points Nonviolent Communication: Visual Summary and Video | Private Link | ||
Mar 20 | **Spring Break** | |||
April 10 | Family Catch-up | No Video | ||
April 17 | **EASTER** | |||
April 24 | Review/Thoughts on DJ’s recent ‘Spiritual Bullying’ Podcast | Private Link | ||
May 1 | Genesis 22 – God tested Abraham……What is your Isaac? | Link | ||
May 8 | **Summer Break** |