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The Local Dive Podcast: Deep and Shallow Musings about Christ, the Church, and Culture
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The Local Dive Podcast: Deep and Shallow Musings about Christ, the Church, and Culture
The Local Dive
The Local Dive is a podcast about the deep and shallow musings about Christ, the Church, and Culture. The podcast is hosted by Dean Inserra, Ashlyn Portero, and Alex Scott focused on leading in the local church, and living life engaged in our city. We take some deep dives into theology, ministry, Christianity, and culture, while also spending time wading around in the shallow end sharing our thoughts on the slightly more trivial things in life. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to p ...
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Sermon: Seeking: Honest Questions for Deeper Faith | Week 4: Who sinned? // Brent Levy
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On Brussels sprouts, assumptions, and being returned to ourselves### Date March 19, 2023 Synopsis It’s the fourth week of our Lenten series, and this week’s question is a big one that cracks open some assumptions that we might see something new References Scripture: [John 9:1–41](URL here) Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions A…
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Sermon: Seeking: Honest Questions for Deeper Faith | Week 3: Will you give me a drink? // Brent Levy
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Date March 12, 2023 Synopsis In the third week of our Seeking series, Brent shares three ways the story of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well subverts our expectations and changes, well, everything. References Scripture: John 4:5-42 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting go…
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Sermon: Seeking: Honest Questions for Deeper Faith | Week 2: How do we begin again? // Brent Levy
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Date March 5, 2023 Synopsis Brent leads us into the second week of our Seeking series. What do we do when our worlds end? When we’ve outgrown our faith? How do we begin again? References Scripture: Genesis 12:1–4a; John 3:1–17 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Fac…
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Sermon: Seeking: Honest Questions for Deeper Faith | Week 1: Who will you listen to? // Bishop Will Willimon
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Date February 26, 2023 Synopsis Bishop Will Willimon joins to kickoff our Lenten series, “Seeking: Honest Questions for Deeper Faith.” Bishop Willimon offers a profound message on identity — but only if we can hear it. References Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're a…
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Sermon: Come and See | Week 5 // Leah Benn Miller
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Date February 12, 2023 Synopsis This week, Leah Benn Miller shares a powerful sermon about God’s call to love our first neighbor: the land. References Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15–20; Matthew 5:21–30 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagr…
Date February 5, 2023 Synopsis To fulfill isn’t just to bring something to completion. It’s not just a box to check off. It’s so much more than that. And that’s the point. References Scripture: Isaiah 58:1–12; Matthew 5:13–20 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Face…
Date January 29, 2023 Synopsis For Week 3 of our Come and See series, Brent leans into Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount with a message that sparkles and encourages you to do the same. References Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitt…
Date January 22, 2023 Synopsis It’s week two of our Come and See series. This week: A new way of thinking about the kingdom of heaven, what it means to follow, and how we might be less free than we thought we were. References Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also…
Date January 15, 2023 Synopsis This week, we kick off a new series for Epiphany pondering what God wants us to see in ourselves, in each other, and in the world. But to really see, first you have to get up. That’s what this week is all about. References Scripture: John 1:29–46 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visi…
Date January 8, 2023 Synopsis On memory, beginnings and endings, and the narratives that define our life References Scripture: Isaiah 42:1–9; Matthew 3:13–17 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We…
Date January 1, 2023 Synopsis A low-key conversation about Epiphany, what we’re seeking, and the gift of finding what we didn’t expect References Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions…
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Sermon: A Real Honest Christmas // Brent Levy
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Date December 24, 2022 Synopsis Let’s be honest. For many of us, it wasn’t the year we anticipated. But we’re in good company. And this is precisely the world into which Jesus enters. References Scripture: Isaiah 9:2–7; Luke 2:1–20 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff o…
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Sermon: From Generation to Generation | Week 4: We See God in Each Other // Angie Hong
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Date December 18, 2022 Synopsis It’s week four of Advent, and our guest preacher, Angie Hong, makes a meeting between Elizabeth and Mary all too real. You won’t believe what happens next. Angie Hong is a worship leader, writer, and speaker who explores the intersections of theology, identity, and worship. She is co-founder of Kinship Commons, curat…
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Sermon: From Generation to Generation | Week 3: We Can Choose a Better Way // Brent Levy
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Date December 11, 2022 Synopsis It’s week three of Advent, and this week, we’re folded into the story of Joseph — a story of surprise, of disorientation, and hard choices that lead to a better world. References Scripture: Isaiah 35:1–10; Matthew 1:18–25 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're als…
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Sermon: From Generation to Generation | Week 2: God Meets Us in Our Fear // Brent Levy
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Date December 4, 2022 Synopsis It’s the second week of Advent, and this week, we lean into what we’re afraid of, how we’ve misunderstood one of the most common phrases in the Bible, and what moves in Mary to get her to yes. References Scripture: Isaiah 11:1–10, Luke 1:26–38 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local C…
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Sermon: From Generation to Generation | Week 1: There’s Room for Every Story // Brent Levy
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Date November 27, 2022 Synopsis It’s the first Sunday of Advent, and we’re kicking off our new sermon series, “From Generation to Generation…” This week: There's room for every story — even yours. References Scripture: Isaiah 2:1–5; Matthew 1:1–17 About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also post…
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Sermon: In Good Company | Week 5: Julian of Norwich // Brent Levy
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Date November 20, 2022 Synopsis We wrap up our In Good Company series on the saints with Julian of Norwich, whose words of hope are well-timed. References Scripture: Psalm 46; Luke 23:33–43 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also post…
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Sermon: In Good Company | Week 4: Pauli Murray // Brent Levy
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Date November 13, 2022 Synopsis This week, our series goes local as we meet a queer (and local) saint who lived a life of justice, resilience, and in whom so many things held together... References Scripture: Luke 4:16–20; Galatians 3:28–29 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about T…
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Sermon: In Good Company | Week 3: Oscar Romero // Brent Levy
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Date November 6, 2022 Synopsis In Week 3 of our In Good Company series on saints, we meet St. Oscar Romero, a champion for the poor with a remarkable story. References Scripture: Luke 6:20–31 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also po…
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Sermon: In Good Company | Week 2: Desmond Tutu // Brent Levy
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Date October 30, 2022 Synopsis We continue our In Good Company series meeting Desmond Mpilo Tutu who teaches us about forgiveness, what it means to be made in the imago Dei, and being a prisoner of hope. References Scripture: Matthew 5:1-14; Revelation 21:1-5 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more …
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Sermon: In Good Company | Week 1: Hildegard of Bingen // Brent Levy
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Date October 23, 2022 Synopsis This is a series on finding your people, remembering you’re not alone, and finding your place in a bigger story. This week, meet 12th-century mystic, artist, playwright, composer, naturalist, and so much more… Hildegard of Bingen. References Scripture: Isaiah 55:6–13; John 15:1–5 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" b…
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Sermon: The Struggle Is Real // Catherine Neal
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Date October 16, 2022 Synopsis Rev. Catherine Neal shares today about the grace and transformation found when we wrestle with God. References Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31; Luke 18:1-8 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting goo…
Date October 9, 2022 Synopsis We wrap our Grow Local series today with a passage of scripture that suits us perfectly — gives us a mission in the world. References Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also …
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Sermon: Grow Local | Week 4 // Leah Benn Miller
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Date October 2, 2022 Synopsis Leah Benn Miller on hope when hope just seems ridiculous. References Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too. …
Date September 25, 2022 Synopsis Brent continues our Grow Local series with an unconventional take on Jesus’ mustard seed parable — and how enough is enough. References Scripture: Luke 17:5-10 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also p…
Date September 18, 2022 Synopsis This week, we’re talking about pressing in, the roots we’re putting down, how we go about doing it, and what we can do to bring real change to our lives and the world. References Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Lo…
Date September 11, 2022 Synopsis We’re introducing a new series called Grow Local. It’s about the seeds that have been planted in us, the roots we’re putting down, and the fruit we’re bearing. This week: Growing Space References Scripture: Luke 15:1–10 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more informa…
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Sermon: Ask Us Anything | Week 4 // Brent Levy
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Date September 4, 2022 Synopsis We close out our Ask Us Anything series this week with some good news about (checks notes) hell. References Scripture: Matthew 25:36–41 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Face…
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Sermon: Ask Us Anything | Week 3 // Brent Levy
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Date August 28, 2022 Synopsis Our Ask Us Anything series continues with two big, important questions: "What does the Bible say about LGBTQ+? and “Does the Bible still matter?" References Scripture: Isaiah 55:6–11, Matthew 22:36–40 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local C…
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Sermon: Ask Us Anything | Week 2 // Brent Levy
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Date August 21, 2022 Synopsis It’s Week 2 of our Ask Us Anything series. This week: What’s the point of prayer? Does it make sense to pray for specific things? Is God a cosmic vending machine in the sky? Listen in to find out... References Scripture: Luke 11:1–13, Romans 8:26-27 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Lo…
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Sermon: Ask Us Anything | Week 1 // Brent Levy
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Date August 14, 2022 Synopsis We kick off week 1 of Ask Us Anything with a doozy of a theological conundrum — but more importantly its profound implications for how we live and move in the world. References Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Matthew 28:16-20; Colossians 1:15-20 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Ch…
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Sermon: What Mary, Martha, and Isaiah Teach Us About Discipleship // Haley Capps
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Date August 7, 2022 Synopsis Pastoral Intern, Haley Capps, offers three different modes of discipleship with practical suggestions using Mary, Martha, and Isaiah. Which one are you? References Scripture: Isaiah 1:1, 10–20; Luke 10:38–42 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The L…
Date July 31, 2022 Synopsis It’s the Camp Local finale,and this week, Brent shares why it’s an incredibly inconvenient truth to understand that each and person is made in the image of God. References Scripture: Genesis 28:10–19a Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Chu…
Date July 24, 2022 Synopsis It’s Week 3 of Camp Local, and this week, we’re exploring the world around us. References Scripture: Job 12:7–10; Mark 1:9–13 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter,…
Date July 17, 2022 Synopsis Things are a bit different this morning. It’s “Unplugged Week,” at Camp Local, so join Brent on an early morning walk to think about and talk about what it means to be fully alive. References Scripture: John 1:1–5, 14; Luke 5:12–16; Matthew 11:28–30 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Loca…
Date July 10, 2022 Synopsis It’s Week 1 of Camp Local 2022, and we’re blasting off to the cosmos with Abram, Jesus, and Paul. References Scripture: John 3:16; Genesis 15:1–6; Philippians 2:12–16 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also…
Date June 19, 2022 Synopsis It’s week two of our series on the Book of Jonah. This week, Leah shares on why what we do matters and the difference a gender-fluid fish makes to Jonah… and to us. References Scripture: Jonah 2 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, v…
Date June 12, 2022 Synopsis This morning, we kick off our brand new sermon series on the Book of Jonah. We’re calling it Plot Twist. This week - chapter one and the good news for when everything has hit the fan. References Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information a…
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Sermon: Here's Why We Really Need Pentecost // Brent Levy
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Date June 5, 2022 Synopsis It’s Pentecost, the birthday of the church, and today couldn’t be more timely. References Scripture: Acts 2:1–21 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram…
Date May 22, 2022 Synopsis Creative Partner for Worship, Leah Benn, spoils the ending of the Bible and shares why it’s really good news — even if it’s a little strange. References Scripture: Revelation 21:10, 22–22:5 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit o…
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Sermon: How the New Image of Our Galaxy's Black Hole Helps Us Understand a Life of Faith
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Date May 15, 2022 Synopsis This one is about the work of the Holy Spirit, God’s ever-widening arms, how to respond when put on the defensive, and Sagittarius A*, our galaxy’s black hole. References Scripture: Acts 11:1–18 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church,vis…
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Sermon: On Tabitha (And What Those Things You Can't Get Rid of Say About You)
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Date May 8, 2022 Synopsis This week, the fourth Sunday of Easter, we hear the story of Tabitha and lean into a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it in her story. References Scripture: Acts 9:36–43 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting g…
Date May 1, 2022 Synopsis This week, we’re joined by The Rev. Tim Catlett, Executive Director of New Faith Communities for the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church. References Scripture: John 21:1–19 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visi…
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Sermon: How Trust and Belief Are Two Different Things (And Why It Matters)
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Date April 24, 2022 Synopsis It’s the Second Sunday of Easter, and we get to spend some time with Thomas who has a little bit of FOMO and a lot to teach us about what it means to follow Jesus. References Scripture: John 20:19–31 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Chu…
Date April 17, 2022 Synopsis It’s Easter Sunday, and today we’re making the case that Peter and Lloyd (from the 1994 classic Dumb and Dumber) have a lot in common — and what it all means for us. References Scripture: Luke 24:1–12 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Ch…
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Sermon: Full to the Brim 6: Even the Stones Cry Out
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Date April 10, 2022 Synopsis It's the final week of Lent, and this week, a message on parades, praise, and the voices that try to silence us. References Scripture: Luke 19:28–40 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stu…
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The Gospel According To: Mary Nettles and Bob Pearson
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"The Gospel According To" is a new series featuring good people doing good work and sharing their good news. In our first episode, Brent talks with Mary Nettles and Bob Pearson about the real racial history of Chatham County and what the future might hold. For more information about CRC-C, visit https://crc-c.org. And to read more background about …
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Sermon: Full to the Brim 5: Brazen Acts of Beauty
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Date Sunday, April 3, 2022 Synopsis Duke intern, Alicia Wolverton, offers a reflection on smell and authenticity in the midst of what’s likely an awkward dinner party. References Scripture: John 12:1–8 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We'…
Date March 27, 2022 Synopsis This week, we continue our Full to the Brim series by talking about how lavish, illogical, and unearned grace is... and how that's exactly the point. References Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, vis…
Date March 20, 2022 Synopsis This week, we continue our Full to the Brim series by talking about the questions we ask when we meet someone, how God sees what we can't, and why it all matters. References Scripture: Luke 13:1–9 Intro/Outro Music: "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church…
