Beatitudes Radio

“Suddenly There Was An Earthquake” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Easter Sunday

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.5.26

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 5, 2026

“Throw Down” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.29.26

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scriptures: Matthew 21:1-11

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 29, 2026

“Dry Bones” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.22.26

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scriptures: Ezekiel 37:1-14

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 22, 2026

“Body and Soul” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.15.26

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scriptures: John 11:1-45

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 15, 2026

“Holy Terror” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.8.26

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Luke 18:28-42

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 8, 2026

“Born from Above” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.1.26

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scriptures: John 3:1-17

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 1, 2026

“The Hidden Gift of Imperfection” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.22.26

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 22, 2026

“Thin Places” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.15.26

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scriptures: Matthew 17:1-9

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 15, 2026

"By Whose Authority" // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.8.26

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scriptures: Mark 1:21-28, Mark 11:27-33

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 8, 2026

“What’s Good” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.1.26

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scriptures: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:20, 27

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 1, 2026

“The Messy and the Mysterious” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.25.26

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-2; Matthew 4:18-22

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 25, 2026

“The Lord is my Rock” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.18.26

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scriptures: Psalm 40:1-5

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 18, 2026

“Home by Another Way” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.11.26

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 11, 2026

“Who’s Your Daddy?” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.4.26

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Ephesians 1:1-14

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 4, 2026

“Pillar and Plow” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.28.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Luke 9:62

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 28, 2025

“Redemption (Even amid our Sordid Stories)” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.24.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scriptures: Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 2:1-20

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To watch the full service, click here: Christmas Eve Service | December 24, 2025

"The Middle Space" // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.21.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scriptures: Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11; James 5:7-10

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 21, 2025

“Bright Light in a Dim World” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.14.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: John 1:1-14

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 14, 2025

“Preparing the Way” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.7.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scriptures: Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 3:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 7, 2025

“READY?” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.30.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 24:36, 42

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 30, 2025

“Wisdom For Troubled Times, Part 7: Faith in the Face of Fear” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.16.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Luke 12:32

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 16, 2025

“Wisdom For Troubled Times, Part 6: Specific Hope” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.9.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scriptures: Colossians 1:27

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 9, 2025

“Wisdom For Troubled Times, Part 5: Trust Without GPS” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.2.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Psalm 37:1-4

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 2, 2025

“Wisdom For Troubled Times, Part 4: Faith Instead of Fads” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.26.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scriptures: Matthew 12:43-45; Hebrews 11:1-3

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 26, 2025

“Wisdom For Troubled Times, Part 3: The Limits and Blessings of Science” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.19.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Psalm 8

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 19, 2025

“Wisdom For Troubled Times, Part 2: Truth is Not Negotiable” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.12.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 14:6, John 18:37-38

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 12, 2025

“Wisdom For Troubled Times, Part 1: An Introduction” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.5.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scriptures: Proverbs 1:7, 4:6, 12:15, 19:20; Ecclesiastes 7:12; James 1:19

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 5, 2025

“How Prayer Works” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.28.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 28, 2025

“The Five Lanterns at Sundown” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.21.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scriptures: Matthew 25:1-13

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 21, 2025

“The Slave is our Brother (and Sister)” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.14.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 14, 2025

“For Whom Do We Labor and How Do We Build?" // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.31.25

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: Psalms 127:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 31, 2025

“Stand up for Jesus” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.24.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 24, 2025

“Things the Bible Does Not Say, Part 5: Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.17.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scriptures: Matthew 7:1-5

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 17, 2025

“The Visible and Invisible” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.10.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 10, 2025

“Things the Bible Does Not Say, Part 4: God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.3.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 3, 2025

“And Yet...” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.27.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 27, 2025

“Things the Bible Does Not Say, Part 3: God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.20.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scriptures: Psalm 46:1-2, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Luke 5:17-20

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 20, 2025

“Heaven Can Wait” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.13.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Leviticus 19:18, 33-34; Luke 10:25-37

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 13, 2025

“Things the Bible Does Not Say, Part 2: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.6.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scriptures: Psalm 10:14b, 17-18a; Psalm 18:6, 16; Psalm 121:1-3 (NRSV)

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 6, 2025

“Things the Bible Does Not Say, Part 1: Everything Happens for a Reason” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.29.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: John 9:1-17

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 29, 2025

“How Much has Jesus Done for You?” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.22.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 22, 2025

“Wisdom and the Holy Spirit” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.15.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 15, 2025

“Fire Is Coming” // Rev. James Bowman Harris

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.8.25

Preaching: Reverend James Bowman Harris
Scripture: John 14:15-29 Common English Version

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 8, 2025

“Christian Unity and the United Church of Christ” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.1.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: John 17:20-26, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 1, 2025

“How to Avoid the Demands of Jesus” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.25.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Mark 4:9-12

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 25, 2025

“Is This Heaven?” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.18.25

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 18, 2025

“The Ideal Family” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.11.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 5:48, Acts 8:26-39

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 11, 2025

“Recognizing Jesus” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.4.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: John 21:1-19

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 4, 2025

“No Future Without Forgiveness” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.27.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: John 20:19-23

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 27, 2025

“Going Through to Go Up” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Easter Sunday
Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.20.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-6, Matthew 28:1-10, Colossians 3:1-4

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 20, 2025

“Broken in Every Place” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.13.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Luke 23:49

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 13, 2025

“Extravagant Love” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.6.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: John 12:1-8

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 6, 2025

The Paradox of Generosity // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.30.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7-15, Hebrews 12:1

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 30, 2025

“The Prodigious Father” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.23.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11, Luke 15:1-3; 11b-32

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 23, 2025

“The Myth of Closure” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.16.25

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 16, 2025

“Learning from Loss ” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.9.25

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: Psalm 42

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 9, 2025

“You Can’t Go Home Again” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.2.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 2, 2025

“A Firm Foundation in these Shaky Times” // Rev. Dr. Myra Taylor

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.23.25

Preaching: Reverend Dr. Myra Taylor
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-7

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 23, 2025

“A Life That Matters: Part 4 - The Call to Walk Humbly” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.16.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Micah 6:8

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 16, 2025

“Resurrecting Rejection and Hardship” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.9.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 NRSV

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 9, 2025

“A Life That Matters: Part 3 - How Shall I Live Knowing I will Die?” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.2.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Luke 12:13-21

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 2, 2025

“Transforming Abundance” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.26.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: John 2:1-11

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 26, 2025

“A Life That Matters: Part 2 - What Do I Love” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.19.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 19, 2025

“The Cosmic Christ, Who Holds all Things Together” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.12.25

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: John 1:1-14, Hebrews 1:1-3a

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 12, 2025

“A Life That Matters: Part 1 - Who Am I?” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.5.25

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 5, 2025

“Lingering in the Temple” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.29.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 29, 2024

“More Light” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.24.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 24, 2024

“Joseph’s Redeeming Grace” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.22.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 22, 2024

“Through the Wilderness to Joy” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.15.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 3:7-18

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 15, 2024

“Help is on the Way” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.8.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 8, 2024

“Salvation and Safety” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.1.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 1, 2024

“Don’t Worry; Be Thankful!” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.24.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 24, 2024

“Learning from Hannah: How God Uses Struggle” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.17.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20, 2:1-10

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 17, 2024

“Part 6: Practice and Serve (steps 11 & 12)" // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.10.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Mark 1:35-37, Ephesians 4:22-23

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 10, 2024

"Part 5: Be Direct and Admit Wrongs (steps 9 & 10)" // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.3.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Romans 2:14-15, James 1:22-25

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 3, 2024

“Part 4: Be Direct and Admission of Wrongs (steps 7 & 8)" // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.27.24

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Psalm 51:23-24, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 6:7-8

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 27, 2024

“Part 3: Confession and Humility (steps 5 & 6)" // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.20.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Luke 5:12, John 20:23, Romans 9:16

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 20, 2024

“Part 2: Openness to God and Taking a Moral Inventory (steps 3 & 4)" // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.13.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2, Matthew 26:41, Philippians 2:12-13

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 13, 2024

“Part 1: Powerlessness & Surrender (steps 1 & 2)" // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.6.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Luke 5:31-32, Romans 7:15-18

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 6, 2024

“Divine Irritation” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.29.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: James 2:1-10; Mark 7:24-37

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 29, 2024

“Self Emptying” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.22.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 22, 2024

“No Detours” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.15.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 15, 2024

“For Just Such a Time as This” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.8.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 8, 2024

“Mrs. Rathbun” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.1.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 1, 2024

“What Does God Require? Part 4 - Walk Humbly” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.25.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Micah 6:8

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 25, 2024

“What Does God Require? Part 3 - Kindness” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.18.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Micah 6:8

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 18, 2024

“Keeping Up Appearances” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.11.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 11, 2024

"Longing for Home" // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.4.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12; Ephesians 6:10-20

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 4, 2024

“What Does God Require? Part 2 - Justice” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.28.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Micah 6:8

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 28, 2024

“What Does God Require? Part 1 - Accountability” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.21.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Micah 6:8

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 21, 2024

“On Being an Intimate Pest” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.14.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Genesis 18:20-33; Luke 11:1-13

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 14, 2024

"The Faith and The Flag" // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.7.24

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: Proverbs 9:9-12, Matthew 22:15-22

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 7, 2024

“Driving Away the Mountain Lion” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.30.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 30, 2024

“God in the Whirlwinds of Life” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.23.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Job 38:1-11, 42:1-6

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 23, 2024

“The Open Secret” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.16.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Mark 3:23,24

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 16, 2024

Part 8: Blessed are Those Who are Persecuted for Righteousness Sake // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.9.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 11:-1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 9, 2024

Part 7: Blessed are the Peacemakers // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.2.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 2, 2024

Part 6: Blessed are the Pure in Heart // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.26.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 26, 2024

“The Care and Feeding of the Church” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.19.24

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: Acts 2: 1-4, 12-17, 21

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 19, 2024

Part 5: Blessed are the Merciful // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.12.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 12, 2024

Part 4: Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.5.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 5, 2024

"Meekness is Not Weakness" // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.28.24

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 28, 2024

Part 3: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.21.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 21, 2024

Part 2: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.14.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 14, 2024

Part 1: An Introduction to the Beatitudes // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.7.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 7, 2024

"After the Shouting" // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.31.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 31, 2024

"The Fickle Factions" // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.24.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: John 12:9-19

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 24, 2024

"The Care and Feeding of Your Soul: Losing Our Souls" // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.17.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 17, 2024

"Claiming to Know God's Will" // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.10.24

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: Job 38 1-7, Isaiah 55:6-9

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 10, 2024

“Seeking a Better Way to be Christian: From Lost to Found” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.3.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-2, Matthew 4:18-22

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 3, 2024

"Listening for the Still Small Voice" // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.25.24

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-15

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 25, 2024

The Care and Feeding of Your Soul: What is the Soul? // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.18.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Psalm 42:1-8, Mark 8:34-36

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 18, 2024

"Mountaintop Meetup" // Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 211.24

Preaching: Reverend Dr. Toni Hawkins

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 11, 2024

“Waiters, Servers and Slimy Dentures” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.4.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39 NRSV

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 4, 2024

“Confronting Demons Today” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.28.24

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 28, 2024

“More than Therapy” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.21.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 21, 2024

“The Wisemen and Civil Disobedience” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.14.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Romans 13: 1-2

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 14, 2024

“No Detours” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.7.24

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 7, 2024

“Simeon’s Confirmation” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.31.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Luke 2:22-40; Galatians 4:4-7

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 31, 2023

“Judging the Innkeeper” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.24.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 24, 2023

“Harvesting Joy” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.17.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6; Luke 1:46-55 NRSV

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 17, 2023

“Don't Move” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.10.23

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 10, 2023

“As You Wait” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.3.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:22-23; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 NRSV

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 3, 2023

“The Paradox of Generosity” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.26.23

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7-15; Hebrews 12:1

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 26, 2023

“Investing Our Talents and Lives ” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.19.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

If you like what you hear, consider donating at:

https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/

To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 19, 2023

“Seeking a Better Way to be a Christian, From Lost to Found ” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.12.23

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-2; Matthew 4:18-22

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 12, 2023

“The Perfect Leader?” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.5.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12; Thessalonians 2:9-13

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 5, 2023

“The Price We Pay for Love” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.29.23

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: John 11:28-37

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 29, 2023

“Whatever Became of Civility?” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.22.23

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 22, 2023

“Knowing God, Being Lo” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.15.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 15, 2023

“Going Down to the River” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.8.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony
Scripture: Exodus 17 1:7, Psalm 78 1-4, 12-16

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 8, 2023

“The End of Bookkeeping Religion” // Dr. Richard A. Wing

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.1.23

Preaching: Dr. Richard A. Wing

Scripture: Galatians 5: 1, 13, 14

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 1, 2023

“Tirzah's Tale” // Rev. Bob Howard

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.24.23

Preaching: Reverend Robert Howard

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Numbers 27:1-8

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 24, 2023

“Who Are We?” // Rev. ellie hutchison

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.17.23

Preaching: Reverend ellie hutchison

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 17, 2023

“Let it Go!” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.10.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:21-35

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 10, 2023

“What’s in a Name?” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.3.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Exodus 3: 1-15

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 3, 2023

“Transforming Greed” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.27.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Mark 10: 17-23

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 27, 2023

“Growing Into the Dream” // Rev. Steven Swope

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.20.23

Preaching: Reverend Steven Swope

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 20, 2023

“Struggling on the Banks of Jabbok (Wrestling with God)” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.13.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 13, 2023

“It's Hard to be Humble” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8.6.23

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:3 and Luke 14:7-11

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | August 6, 2023

"Transforming Pride" // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.30.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5, 9-12 NRSV

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 30, 2023

“Weeds Among Wheat: A Lesson in Endurance” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.23.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 NRSV

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 23, 2023

“Transforming Anger” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.16.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6, Matthew 21:12-13

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 16, 2023

"Soul Rest" // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.9.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 9, 2023

"Be Still and Know" // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.2.23

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows

Scripture: Psalms 46:1-3, 10-11

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 2, 2023

“Hagar: Seen By God” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.25.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 25, 2023

“Filled with Gold to Break the Cycle” // Rev. Sandi Anthony

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.18.23

Preaching: Reverend Sandi Anthony

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 18, 2023

Mind the Ear: Demonic Drugs

Beatitudes Church — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

How Bad Theology Makes the Opioid Crisis Worse by Timothy McMahan King

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"Lean On One Another" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6.4.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | June 4, 2023

Mind the Ear: Is the Bible Invented Memories?

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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“The Four Covenants: Count the Cost then Do Your Best” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.28.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34 NIV

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 28, 2023

“Listening to the Heart” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 22 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.21.23

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 21, 2023

Mind the Ear: Public Funds for Private Schools

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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"The Four Covenants: Assumptions" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 15 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.14.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Psalm 19: 1-4

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 14, 2023

Mind the Ear: Sexual Abuse: When Clergy Remain Silent - part 2

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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“The Four Covenants: Don’t Take Anything Personally” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 08 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5.7.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | May 7, 2023

Mind the Ear: Sexual Abuse: When Clergy Remain Silent - part 1

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 03 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

Seven Years of Sex Abuse: How Mormon Officials Let It Happen by Michael Rezendes, Associated Press

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“Four Covenants: The Power of Words” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 01 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.30.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Psalm 19:14, Proverbs 10:19, Ephesians 4:29

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 30, 2023

Mind the Ear: Self-Deprecation to Self-Actualization

Beatitudes Church — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

The Disturbing Trend of Christian Self-Deprecation by Stephen Mattson

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“That Terrible Text” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.23.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 23, 2023

Mind the Ear: Black & White Thinking vs. Grey Thinking

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

Gunslinger Theology by Martin Thielen

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“Fighting Against God” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.16.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 16, 2023

Mind the Ear: Christian Perfectionism and Mental Health

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

How perfectionism affects your (mental) health by Ana Sandoiu
The Problem with Perfection by Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W.

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“A Tomb Is No Place to Stay” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.9.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 9, 2023

“Palm Sundae” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4.2.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | April 2, 2023

"Feet" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.26.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: John 13:1-5, 12-17

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 26, 2023

Mind the Ear: Women and Gender Equality

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

It's International Women's Day. How did women's rights fare this year? by Victoria Bisset and Naomi Schanan
10 Causes of Gender Inequality by Emmaline Soken-Huberty
10 ways to promote gender equality in daily life by Giovana Romano Sanchez

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“Finding Rest” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.19.23

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 NRSV

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 19, 2023

Mind the Ear: 'Evil' Drag Shows

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

Arizona Republicans approve bill to criminalize ‘evil’ drag shows by Gloria Rebecca Gomez
GOP targets drag shows with new bills in at least 14 states by Kimberly Kindy

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“Chew and Chat” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:30:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.12.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 12, 2023

Mind the Ear: Second Coming - How Long Will You Wait?

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

Predicting the End of the World by Lane Wallace

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“Snack or Supper” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3.5.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | March 5, 2023

Mind the Ear: Super Bowl Ads for Jesus

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

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Mind the Ear: Punishment

Beatitudes Church — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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Mind the Ear: Do You Believe In Hell?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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“Fat Tuesday On Sunday” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.19.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: James 5:16, Proverbs 28:13

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 19, 2023

“Paying Attention To What Is Important” // ellie hutchison

Beatitudes Church — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.12.23

Preaching: ellie hutchison, Member in Discernment

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 12, 2023

Mind the Ear: Is Religion Based On Fear?

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

Is religion based on fear? by Clare Carlisle

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“The Mind: Friend or Foe?” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 2.5.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | February 5, 2023

Mind the Ear: Religious Freedom & Muhammad

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

A Lecturer Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job. by Jenn Ackerman

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“When Your Child is Left Behind” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.29.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 29, 2023

Mind the Ear: Is God an Egomaniac?

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

In the Old Testament God requires humans to love and worship Him.

Does this make God an egomaniac or narcissist?

References:

The Divine Egotist—Is God Arrogant, Selfish, or Megalomaniacal? by Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

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"That Kid" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:06:11 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.22.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Luke 2: 41-52

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 22, 2023

Mind the Ear: Creation & Doubt

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

References:

Why most people leave religion? They just ‘stop believing’ by Kimberly Winston
Answers by Billy Graham

Where does doubt come from? Does it come from the devil, or do we have doubts because of something that's wrong in our hearts? I'd be interested in your answer because I've struggled with doubt most of my life, although I know I'm a Christian.

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“Drum Major Instinct” Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s sermon by the same name // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.15.23

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 15, 2023

Mind the Ear: Deconstructing

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Why are some people unable to examine or question their religious beliefs?

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“If At First You Don’t Succeed...” // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 1.1.23

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | January 1, 2023

Christmas Eve Homily // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.24.22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Luke 2:8–14

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 24, 2022

“The Carols of Christmas: O Come, All You Faithful” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.18.22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 18, 2022

“The Carols of Christmas: What Child Is This” // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.11.22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 11, 2022

Mind the Ear: Are Feminists Ruining Your Christmas Music?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

References:

How the church’s focus on Mary’s virginity became a curse for women opinion by Serene Jones

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"The Carols of Christmas: Silent Night, Holy Night" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12.4.22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | December 4, 2022

"The Necessity for Watchfulness" // ellie hutchison

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.27.22

Preaching: ellie hutchison

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 27, 2022

"When It's Hard To Give Thanks" // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.20.22

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 20, 2022

Mind the Ear: Punishment by Removal - Solitary Confinement

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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"Move on From the Past" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11.6.22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-5

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | November 6, 2022

"Forgotten" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.30.22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 30, 2022

Mind the Ear: Elections and Christian Power

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

References:

How Much Power Do Christians Really Have? by Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux

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"When You Can't Believe: Atheism" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.23.22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, Psalm 10:4

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 23, 2022

"Making God Real: Panentheism" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.16.22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Psalm 47

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 16, 2022

Mind the Ear: Is Pornography Morally Acceptable? pt. 2

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

References:

Seven Reasons You Should Not Indulge in Pornography by Andrew David Naselli
The Evolution of Pornography by Robert Weiss Ph.D., MSW

Matthew 5:8
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."

Matthew 5:27-30

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell."

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"Making God Real: Deism" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.9.22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:6

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 9, 2022

"Call and Response" // ellie hutchison

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10.2.22

Preaching: ellie hutchison

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | October 2, 2022

Mind the Ear: Is Pornography Morally Acceptable? pt. 1

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

References:

The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps by Dhruv Mehrotra

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"How Did I Get Here" // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.25.22

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 25, 2022

"Are You a Maverick?" // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.18.22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Psalm 145:17-21

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To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 18, 2022

Gathering 251: “Pick a God, Any God” // Service of Worship // Pastor Tony Minear

Beatitudes Church — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 09/11/22

Preaching: Pastor Tony Minear

Scripture: Exodus 33:10-11; 34:5-8 NRSV

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Mind the Ear: Message from God or Mental Illness?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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Mind the Ear: Spiritual but not Religious pt. 2

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

References:

Spiritual But Not Religious? Please Stop Boring Me. by Lillian Daniel

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Mind the Ear: Spiritual but not Religious pt. 1

Beatitudes Church — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

References:

What It Means To Be Spiritual But Not Religious by Caroline Kitchener
Meet the "Spiritual but Not Religious" by Barna Research Releases in Faith & Christianity

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Gathering 250: “Come to Me.” // Service of Worship // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:12:04 -0700

“Come unto me all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” The significance of Jesus’ words found only in the Gospel of Matthew and not in any of the other three gospels, can’t be overstated, especially today when we are all laboring so much.

On this Labor Day weekend of paying tribute to the contributions and accomplishments of the American worker, join us as Pastor Jim Meadows shares his message of hope found in the promise of Jesus’ words. Through a meaningful story, Pastor Jim shows us how Jesus’ invitation to “come unto” him, steers us to live differently — to live in the assurance, confidence and hope found only in following Jesus. Listen and discover a labor worth pursuing — to capture the light amidst the darkness of our times — the light of Jesus.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 09/04/22

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows

Scripture: Matthew 11: 28-29 NRSV

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 249: “The Webb Telescope and God – The Future” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:45:31 -0700

Goosebumps. We’ve all had them: A thunder clap breaks the silence in a rain storm; you rush out the door without a coat and are struck by the cold; a serendipitous experience of awe is shared with another. Funny how such a small reaction like goosebumps can transcend a moment and change your perspective. What good can come from being awestruck?

Join us as Pastor Tony continues his sermon series: “The Webb Telescope and God.” Today, he focuses on the future. It’s easy in a world teaming with problems and divisiveness to isolate yourself from others and walk through life focusing only on yourself. But when you experience a sense of "awe", you diminish one's self and expand your perspective to see how interconnected you are with others. Christianity too can be myopic. Listen and discover how you can experience awe more frequently in your life, and expand what it means to be a Christian. See how BIG your Christianity can be and that hope doesn’t have to be limited to a new heaven. It can happen right here, right now.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 08/28/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 248: “The Webb Telescope and God” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:01:29 -0700

Certainty. If you’re searching for certainty in life, keep a closed mind. It’s safe. It’s comfortable, and you’ll never be exposed to new ideas. Religion can provide certainty for you, especially when it comes to your belief about God. And the Bible, taken literally or not, can be a filter for the uncertain. But could there be a new way of understanding God that you miss by living in certainty?

Join us today as Pastor Tony continues his sermon series: “The Webb Telescope and God.” Discover the impact that science and technology has had historically on the ancients’ understanding of God and our proclivity to keep the God of the old worldview. Given the undeniable vastness and mystery of the universe as seen through the images of the Webb Telescope, ask yourself, how much do you value certainty? Or can you instead embrace a universe and God of mystery?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 08/21/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #33 - Frederick Buechner and the News

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700

"The News of the Day." Novelist and Presbyterian minister, Frederick Buechner, dies at 96 says The New York Times last Monday. Explore his life with us.

Stay tuned after the discussion for a meditation by ellie hutchison.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, September 4 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 247: “The Webb Telescope and God” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 03:14:56 -0700

It’s pretty amazing when you think about it. NASA’s Webb Space Telescope has delivered the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. Its ability to magnify distant galaxies inside an image the size of a grain of sand is at once spectacular and humbling. What is our place in the cosmos really that we should be so bold as to think we’re significant? Or that it was made exclusively for us?

Listen today as Pastor Tony explores the historical dichotomy that has always existed between our earthly perspective and the vastness of the cosmos. The writers of ancient scripture, as in the Psalms, speak with the same awe and wonder of the celestial bodies as we do from our 21st century technologically-advanced perspective. What other collection of atoms can say this? It’s what we do with this information that really counts and ultimately determines our significance.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 08/14/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 246: “Does the Bible do sex?”— Sex and Guilt // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:53:21 -0700

People are dealing with sexual guilt and we don’t talk about it. Religion has set us up for it. When it comes to premarital sex, religion has forgotten that biology always wins. Take a look at society and culture today, marriage is more and more often being postponed to a person’s mid 30’s. If sex is to be reserved for marriage, how does a person navigate the sexual impulses that are a biological reality?

Join us today as Pastor Tony continues his new sermon series: “Does the Bible do sex?” This week, he focuses on “Sex and Guilt.” Sexual guilt perpetuates and fosters dysfunction for countless numbers of couples. The church is amenable to talking about the ills of society (injustice, poverty, racism, etc.), but not this issue. Why? Listen and discover how we, the church, can raise the sexual ethic and overcome the stigma of talking frankly and honestly about human sexuality. There is a different way to experience religion, and in particular Christianity, when we commit to focusing on the values and principles of love.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 08/07/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #32 - Are You a Tree Hugger?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Are you a tree hugger? This derogatory term, often wielded at environmentalists, may have merit after all. Before you answer, you are encouraged to go hug a tree and see how you both feel.

References:

“The Hidden Life of Trees” by Rev. Dr. J. Carl Gregg
The Social Life of Forests by Dr. Suzanne Simard

Stay tuned after the discussion for a meditation by ellie hutchison.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, August 21 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 245: “Does the Bible do sex?— Sex and Shame" // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:10:46 -0700

You are not born with the emotion of shame. It is external, and it is acquired. You are taught shame. When it comes to our sexuality, Western culture leverages sexual shame for control and conformity. Our laws continue to reproach sexuality not biblically mandated, and sex education in our schools is clinical and lacks meaningful discussion and dialogue. Yet we are sexual beings. So, how did we get here and when did sexual shaming originate? Is religion to blame?

Join us today as Pastor Tony continues his new sermon series: “Does the Bible do sex?” This week, he focuses on “Sex and Shame.” Ironically, nowhere in the Bible does the notion of sexual shaming occur, rather sex is praised as a gift from God. Listen and discover how you can have healthy and meaningful conversations about sex without the shame when you start from the exact same place as the Bible, a place of love.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/31/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Genesis 2:25; 3:6-10 and Psalm 139

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 244: “Does the Bible do sex?”— Marriage and Divorce // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:22:42 -0700

Every 35 seconds a divorce is finalized in America. Marriage rates today continue to decline to historic lows, and the institution of marriage seems inconsequential for younger adults. Is the centuries-old stigma of divorce still impactful? How does being a Christian influence our view of divorce?

Join us today as Pastor Tony continues his new sermon series: “Does the Bible do sex?” This week, he focuses on “Marriage and Divorce,” and what the Bible does and does not say about it. Exploring the inconsistencies found throughout the Bible concerning divorce, discover how we can look beyond the authoritative and antiquated power of scripture and evolve our ideology and beliefs to fit a modern 21st century perspective.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/24/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Malachi 2:16; Deuteronomy 24; Mark 10:11-12; Matt 12:9

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Gathering 243: “Does the Bible do sex?”— Marriage and Sex // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:20:57 -0700

“Oh Lucy, I’m home!” — A greeting Desi Arnaz lovingly shouted to his co-star and then-wife Lucille Ball every evening when he came home from work. Like so many other American sitcoms that aired on television in the 1950’s, “I Love Lucy” was the hallmark of an ideal marriage. But where did this construct of an ideal marriage originate? If you look to the Old Testament narratives, they were predominantly patriarchal with monogamy only applying to the woman (wife). Marriages were purely transactional meant to procure property and offspring.

Join us today as Pastor Tony continues his new sermon series: “Does the Bible do sex?” This week, he focuses on “Marriage and Sex,” and its evolution throughout the centuries. And while Jesus’ and Paul’s teachings advocated monogamy in marriage and abstinence outside of marriage, the Bible is full of examples of ambiguity. If its central message is to “love one another,” is marriage truly only between a man and a woman? Or does it mean something else entirely?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/17/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #31 - Creation: Was the First Human Androgynous?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0700

How do you interpret the Creation story in the Old Testament? Genesis 1 & 2 have seemingly different accounts. One theorist holds that the first human was neither man nor woman, but androgynous.

Eve and Adam: Genesis 2-3 Reread by Phyllis Trible

Stay tuned after the discussion for a meditation by ellie hutchison.

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Gathering 242: “Does the Bible do sex?”— The Joy of Sex // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:10:36 -0700

Shush! Zip it! Don’t say that word! Chances are most of us were silenced when the subject of S-E-X was brought up. After all, it’s way too private, and comes with a lot of baggage, guilt and shame. Join us as Pastor Tony begins his new sermon series: “Does the Bible do sex?”

Whatever your reservations, this sermon series is rated PG but nonetheless provocative for your mind. Listen today as Pastor Tony candidly speaks of his own conservative childhood, and how he received more negative messages about sex than positive. Discover the three things he wished he had been taught about sex. Then decide for yourself if sex according to the Bible is meant solely for reproduction or for your pleasure and joy.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/10/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Song of Solomon 1:1-7

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 241: “I Am Confident.” // Service of Worship // Pastor Jim Meadows

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:06:47 -0700

Remember that scene from the 1965 film, “The Sound of Music,” when Julie Andrews belts out “I have confidence in confidence alone…I have confidence in me!”? Where does your confidence lie today? Especially when our confidence in institutions today wanes.

As we celebrate our democracy this Fourth of July weekend, join us as Pastor Jim Meadows takes a look at society’s current conundrum: finding confidence amidst a pandemic, climate change, and political divisiveness. Listen and learn in whom we can place our hope and confidence to share with the next generation. There are so many in our society today on the grassroots level that are often overlooked. Although a part of the institutions that are struggling, these folks are making a difference and in that we can be confident!

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/03/22

Preaching: Pastor Jim Meadows

Scripture: Psalms 78:1-8

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #30 - Being a Patriotic Christian

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Today's discussion is based on the sermon by Rev. Otis Young entitled "On Being a Patriotic Christian." The purpose of his sermon is to examine two areas: liberty and patriotism, and how they are connected to the Christian faith.

Stay tuned after the discussion for a meditation by ellie hutchison.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, July 17 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 240: “Make Mine a Double!” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:35:56 -0700

Relay racing is all about the transition of the baton. The baton is transferred from runner to runner at each leg of the race. If the transition isn’t smooth, precious time and even victory is sacrificed. Our scripture today from 2 Kings 2:1-14 tells a similar story of the transition in prophetic leadership from the mighty Elijah to his predecessor, Elisha. This metaphorical passing of the “baton” happened abruptly and too soon for either runner. Elijah was not ready to pass it, and Elisha was not ready to take it. In a final effort to secure a smooth transition, Elisha asks Elijah for a double portion of his courage and spirit to descend upon him.

Listen as Pastor Tony explores how to apply this scripture to our lives today. What is our baton? What legacy are we offering to the next generation? Does the next generation even want it? Discover four possibilities of how the church can collectively pass the baton to the next generation when our race is over. If done thoughtfully and empathically, this transition will ultimately dictate how Christianity moves forward. It won’t be an easy race to win, but the baton is yours to give.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/29/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #29 - The Mystery of Life

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Embracing the mysteries of life. Harry Emerson Fosdick once wrote of life as being "set in a limitless sea of mystery." The more experience of life we have, the deeper its sense of mystery. Is wisdom ever really attainable and do we truly want it?
Today's discussion is based on the sermon by Harry Emerson Fosdick entitled "The Mystery of Life" from Riverside Sermons, 1958, Harper and Brothers.

Stay tuned after the discussion for a meditation by ellie hutchison.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, July 3 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 238: “Are LGBTIQA+ individuals a threat to Christianity and our nation?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:55:50 -0700

Since homo sapiens first roamed the earth, we’ve been operating under an imagined human order that is for the most part, biologically determined as male and female. However, culturally, gender categories have evolved over time that seemingly threaten the stability of “the system”.

Did Christianity’s arrival reinforce this feeling of instability? What is it we’re so afraid of? And how do we interpret ancient texts such as today’s scripture from Psalm 139:14–15—from a biological or cultural lens?

Join us for PRIDE Sunday as Pastor Tony explores why society, particularly our nation, continues on a path of widespread discrimination and marginalization of the transgender community. Listen and discover the historical roots of this targeted movement in both the political and Christian arenas. Learn of three ways you can respond to stop the narrative of hate and intolerance.

Jesus is a good place to start. Embrace your neighbors of every race, creed, gender, and sexual orientation as Jesus did, and understand the only true threat to society is if we do nothing about it at all.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/12/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Psalm 139:14-15

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 237: “Gun Violence & Christianity” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:15:21 -0700

Gun violence and mass shootings carries an urgency today unimaginable just four years ago. Since November 2018, sixty-four plus mass shootings have resulted in needless deaths and serious injuries across the United States, a grim reminder we haven’t yet figured this out. The solution for gun violence continues to elude us and remains unclear.

So, who or what is to blame—guns or our innate propensity towards violence? Can a Christian own a gun and remain lawful and good? Or should gun ownership be revoked altogether? Join us as Pastor Tony Minear takes a look at Gun Culture 2.0, and the arguments on both sides for Christians. Listen and learn the three questions you should be asking yourself when it comes to your point of view about God and gun control. Where do you align yourself and does it match your world view about humanity?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/05/22
Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.
Scripture: Leviticus 19:16
Scripture Reader: Lucy Fredrickson
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Gathering 236: “Then What?” // Service of Worship //ellie Hutchison, MID

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:51:54 -0700

Lambasted. Persecuted. Jailed. At first glance, the book of Acts seems to be the story of Paul and Silas’ struggle to unite a diverse, scattered and disconnected group of Jesus followers. Afterall, what do you do when you're caught between the powers of the Roman empire and following God into the NEW that God imagines? However, the book of Acts is so much more. For it is here we are witness to the crumbling of the empire from within and a rule of faith for us all.

Join us as our Member-In-Discernment, ellie Hutchison, continues our sermon series, "Then What?" exploring the challenges and triumphs of the early church and its lessons for us today. Listen and explore the template of care the book of Acts signifies, and what it means to care for others and for ourselves. Discover its capacity to goad and prod us to feel uncomfortable in order that we might yield to the Spirit within us and be driven to feel, to care, and to love.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/29/22

Preaching: ellie Hutchison, MID

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 235: “Then What?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 26 May 2022 09:32:55 -0700

For Arizonians, "the Wild West" is a moniker we can't quite shake nearly two centuries after legendary Buffalo Bill Cody coined it through his tales of conquest and survival among diverse cultures. For the early church, the years following Jesus' death most likely were just as unorganized and "frontier-like". Geography and diverse accounts seemed to separate his followers especially when you look at the variations between the four Gospels.

Did Christianity in fact trace a line of purity back to Jesus that created the narratives and orthodoxy ("right beliefs") that we have today? Or did it develop later out of the diversity of those 1st century Christians?

Join us as Pastor Tony continues his sermon series, "Then What?" exploring the challenges and triumphs of the early church and its lessons for us today. Listen and discover the historical shift that occurred from an accepting community of diverse believers to an exclusionary community where orthodoxy was more important than right conduct. Then ask yourself, which is more important to you? Is your identity wrapped up more in what you believe or in how you conduct yourself?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/22/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 234: “Then What?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 19 May 2022 08:45:40 -0700

How do you measure success? The business industry uses a wide variety of metrics to measure performance and financial success. For ministers, it’s attendance and contributions to the church. For social media, it’s the number of “Likes” and “Shares”. With the advent of social media, social movements today exist because of the rapid pace at which a movement goes viral: the Ice Bucket Challenge, the January 6th U.S. Capital siege, Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, etc.

But what about in the early 1st century? What factors can explain such rapid growth as experienced by the early church? How did a handful of followers grow into 30 million in just 300 years, and into the largest religion in the world today? The pace was comparable to today's viral phenomena, but what in human nature does it tap into to yield such swift results?

Join us as Pastor Tony continues his sermon series, "Then What?" exploring the challenges and triumphs of the early church and its lessons for us today. Listen and discover the three factors that contributed to the growth of the early church. Can those three factors still be relevant today given the declining numbers of faith communities? Or is it time for us to redefine how we measure success?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/15/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #28 - "Still on Fire: Field Notes from a Queer Mystic"

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Our special guest today is author and speaker Jan Phillips. Jan recently published a book called, "Still on Fire: Field Notes from a Queer Mystic." She is a thought leader and will be sharing details about her intriguing new book that is a memoir of spiritual healing. Deepak Chopra, M.D. called her book, "an evolutionary work that connects spiritual consciousness with global action. A prophetic work of prose, prayer, and poetry."

Stay tuned after the discussion for a meditation by ellie hutchison.

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Gathering 233: “Then What?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 12 May 2022 10:23:48 -0700

"Why did Jesus die?" A simple Google search reveals 325,000,000 answers, each one different from the next. Every religion that recognizes Jesus has its own explanation.

Immediately following his death, Jesus’ followers were in a tailspin. Their leader was gone having suffered a death that was contradictory to that prophesied of a Messiah—crucifixion on a cross—and their identity, lost. According to their traditional Hebrew laws, a Messiah wasn’t supposed to die on a tree accursed by God. It wasn’t until Jesus’ resurrection that this small Jewish sect made up of his followers began to reevaluate and shift their understanding of what it meant to be favored by God as Messiah.

Join us as Pastor Tony continues his sermon series, "Then What?" exploring the challenges and triumphs of the early church and its lessons for us today. Jesus’ death split the Jewish community in half with two opposing beliefs about his designation as Messiah—a division that is paralleled throughout the culture wars of today.

So what can we do as Christians today? Listen and discover three ways in which you can respond to opposition when you encounter it just as Jesus’ followers did.

By rising to the occasion you can be a part of the solution.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/08/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

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Gathering 232: “Then What?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 05 May 2022 11:33:25 -0700

Following the death and resurrection of Jesus, the early church experienced substantial growth, but also persecution. How did a handful of followers grow into 30 million in just 300 years, and into the largest religion in the world today?

Join us as Pastor Tony begins a new sermon series: "Then What?" Accounts of Jesus’ appearance following his resurrection predicated a movement within the Jewish community that marked his followers as “different.” Listen as we take a look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion from that of persecutor to believer. Why would Paul persecute his own people? Are we hardwired to equate “different” with threatening? Science tells us that “different” triggers an emotional response such as fear or aggression resulting in a defensive posture (think “Us vs. Them”). But don’t we have a choice? Can we chose to rise above our physiologic response simply by having an awareness of this fact? Are you open to growth? Discover how you can overcome discrimination and judgement by asking yourself one simple question. The choice is yours.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/01/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Galations 1:11-14

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #27 - The Great Escape

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 03 May 2022 09:00:00 -0700

"Whatever you do, don't fall asleep!" A "Nightmare on Elm Street" or just the Rapture? It's up to you!

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in an alternative worship experience designed to enlighten and challenge you with new ideas about traditional concepts. This service incorporates a thought-provoking message, discussion and meditation.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, May 15 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 231: “To Encounter Doubt” // Service of Worship // ellie hutchison, Member-In-Discernment

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:35:56 -0700

This week, our focus again turns to the reaction and response of Jesus’ followers to his resurrection. It’s here we encounter a story of faith and doubt—a gospel account of Jesus’ appearance to all of his disciples, save one, following his resurrection. Thomas.

Listen today as ellie hutchison explores Thomas’ struggle to accept that which is unseen and the insights we can gain from this universal experience. God wants an intimate and complex relationship with us, and it includes our struggle with doubt. Listen and discover the embodiment practices, as demonstrated by Jesus himself, we can employ to live out our encounters with doubt. Take this week to identify and seek out those individuals in your sphere who unconditionally accept your doubt and will partner with you on your journey. Who are your thought partners? Be encouraged that the Beatitudes faith community exists to journey with you through the doubt, and quell the Thomas in us all.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 04/24/22

Preaching: ellie hutchison, Member-In-Discernment

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 230: “What happened that Sunday?” // Easter Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:24:55 -0700

We’ve spent the season of Lent this year reflecting on Jesus’ activities the week before his death on the cross. Today we reflect on Sunday of that week. What exactly happened to Jesus on that day? Scripture relates it was the day of his resurrection, but the details are imprecise and conflicting across the four Gospels. And science doesn’t provide us with an explanation either. The Apostle Paul was actually the first apostle to write about it; however, he did not bear witness to the crucifixion or resurrection. So what exactly happened on that Easter Sunday, and what did his followers see?

Listen today as Pastor Tony takes a look at the mystery of Jesus’ resurrection and its impact on his followers then and for us today. Speculation runs the gamut. Was the resurrected Jesus merely an apparition? The gospel of John relates that two of his followers didn’t even recognize Jesus. If you don’t believe in a literal resurrection of Jesus’ body, can you still gather as a follower of Jesus today?

No matter what you believe about his resurrection, discover the impact of hope that Jesus’ story of rebirth represents and the difference it makes in people’s lives today, perhaps, even for you. What story of resurrection will you share with others to offer hope?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 04/17/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-10

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #26 - The evolution of communion

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in a special Maundy Thursday edition of MonoDia Worship Podcast. Our topic is "Finding the Sacred: The Evolution of Communion." The sacred can occur at any table, at any time, with any person.

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Gathering 229: “One Week that Changed the World: Saturday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:28:42 -0700

Good Friday, Jesus dies. Easter Sunday, he rises from the grave. What happened in between those two events? Saturday. But what exactly happened during those 24 hours? Purgatory? Hell? What does scripture have to say about it, or does it?

Listen today as Pastor Tony wraps up our Lenten worship series: "One Week that Changed the World” and takes a look at Saturday. Listen as he explores the universal question, “What happens when we die, do we go to heaven or hell?” If you turn to scripture for the answer, the Gospel of Mark is silent about Jesus’ whereabouts, and the ancient Christian church doesn’t say anything until the third century with the adoption of the Apostles Creed noting that he descended into hell. Who then is the authority?

Consider for a moment, how much freedom people should have in what it is they believe. For instance, if you believe in a hell, how then do you reconcile a loving God condemning a person to eternal damnation? Can you still be a Christian and not believe in hell? Does today’s church depend on unity of belief, or can we learn to live with our differences?

The faith of future generations may depend on our answers and actions of today, and, perhaps, especially on our threshold for diversity of beliefs. In the end, can we truly say with conviction that that one week in Jesus’ life really changed the world for us today and into the future?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 04/10/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Mark 16: 1-2; The Apostles Creed

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 228: “One Week that Changed the World: Friday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:14:23 -0700

Why was Jesus crucified? For most Christians, the answer is simple. Jesus died to save us from our sins. But if you were a follower of Jesus in the first century, you would not find the answer to this question in the Gospel of Mark anywhere. To the chief priests, elders, teachers of the law, and later, Pontius Pilate, Jesus was accused of the crime of sedition for claiming he was the “King of the Jews”. Scripturally in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus never states that of himself. However, on Friday, at 9:00 AM, Jesus, the King of the Jews, was executed. Why?

Listen today as our Lenten worship series: "One Week that Changed the World” continues and Pastor Tony takes a look at Jesus' activities on Friday. Centuries later, have we sanitized the fact that Jesus was executed for committing a crime? As Christians, we follow a man who was executed and didn’t deserve to die, and yet the majority of Christians today condone the execution of death row inmates by supporting the death penalty. Is it hypocritical or can we shift away from the execution of all inmates to respect the immeasurable value in every life? The choice is yours to make. Jesus proclaimed to have come to give us life abundantly. Who are we to decide otherwise?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 04/03/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Mark 15: 1-2; 22-26

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 227: “One Week that Changed the World: Thursday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:06:43 -0700

For most of us, Thursday is just a day to muddle through to get to Friday. But to Jesus, the Thursday of his final week was significant with a flurry of activity and busy-ness. Everything recorded in scripture indicates it was perhaps the busiest day of the week for Jesus.

Our Lenten worship series "One Week that Changed the World” continues today as Pastor Tony takes a look at Jesus’ Thursday activities according to the narrative found in the Gospel of Mark with specific attention to the evening’s activities culminating with his interrogation and condemnation by the religious leaders of the Sanhedrin.

And while some parts of the narrative may not be historically accurate, it’s those very parts that may tell us the most about Jesus’ actions or inaction. For instance, why does Jesus remain silent when the chief priests ask him to defend his actions in Jerusalem? Most of us when backed into a corner or attacked will defend ourselves in order to survive or to be accepted. Not Jesus. He understood how to be okay with being misunderstood. Listen and discover how you too can find solace when words or even silence matters.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 03/27/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Mark 14: 53-65

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #25: Does God communicate to humanity?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700

When someone says, "God told me", do you believe them? Why or why not? What role should doubt play if any?

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Gathering 226: “One Week that Changed the World: Wednesday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:42:23 -0700

“It was Colonel Mustard with the candlestick in the library!” Remember that Hasbro boardgame, Clue? While it was probably more of a mathematical game of probability, Hollywood fictionalized it a few years ago into a whodunit movie, and suddenly we learned the backstory of all the characters and began to question their motives. Why did Mrs. White betray Prof. Plum to murder Mrs. Peacock?

Our Lenten worship series "One Week that Changed the World” continues today as Pastor Tony takes a look at Jesus’ Wednesday activities during his final week of ministry and life according to the narrative found in the Gospel of Mark. The author speaks to the idea of loyalty or betrayal. Is it one or the other? Or do we slide back and forth between the two? And who is the real victim? Think of a time that you’ve been betrayed by another. What happens to your level of trust? What if that person is you? Listen and discover the three ways you betray yourself and the importance of being true to yourself no matter the circumstance.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 03/20/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Mark 14: 1-11

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 225: “One Week that Changed the World: Tuesday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:04:10 -0700

Bleak. A snapshot of our world this day reveals calamity at every turn. From an ongoing global pandemic and signs of cataclysmic climate change to the threat of nuclear war by a Russian revanchist, it can only be as the 80's alternative rock band R.E.M. asserted "it's the end of the world as we know it."

But is it? The Gospel of Mark gives account of Jesus' Tuesday in which he prophesized the fate of the temple, Jerusalem, and the end times. Not surprisingly, four of his disciples implored when the temple would be destroyed, and the date of Jesus’ return. Their hope rested on his answers.

Historically, this eminent fear of the end times and hope for Jesus’ second coming has resurfaced over and over, and generation after generation. But what signs should we look for exactly? Or do we have all the information we need? Hope springs eternal until the next calamity. What say you, Mark?

Our Lenten worship series continues: "One Week that Changed the World” follows the final week of Jesus’ ministry and life. This week, Pastor Tony takes a look at Jesus’ Tuesday activities according to the narrative found in the Gospel of Mark. Listen and discover a hint from its author as to when and where we can rest our hope. The next generation is watching us, and the spirit of Christ imparts us with the responsibility to share our hope with the future generations.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 03/13/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Mark 13: 1-4

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #24 - Doubt and Leadership

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700

This week we continue exploring the story of the Patriarchs of the Old Testament and the narrative of Moses' burden of leadership.

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Gathering 224: “One Week that Changed the World: Monday” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:20:54 -0700

Unstated expectations. We all have them. Quite often, though, unstated expectations can be grievous for ourselves and for others. But what happens when you have unstated expectations of God? And what does God expect of you?

Our Lenten worship series continues: "One Week that Changed the World” follows the final week of Jesus’ ministry and life. This week, Pastor Tony takes a look at Jesus’ Monday activities according to the narrative found in the Gospel of Mark. Listen and discover what the Temple in Jerusalem represented for the people about God and how Jesus saw it differently.

When life is uncertain and your expectations fall short, there are two questions to ask yourself that will reveal much about your relationship with God and with others.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 03/06/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Mark 11: 12-21

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #23 - Trust and Doubt

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Charity Gleason-Davis in an alternative worship experience designed to enlighten and challenge you with new ideas about traditional concepts. This service incorporates a thought-provoking message, discussion and meditation.
Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, March 6 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 221: “Agents of Change – Gideon-Part 2” // The Judges Worship Series // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:24:00 -0700

How dependent should you be on God? Humanity is fickle and inconstant when it comes to our beliefs and faith. Ancient scripture accounts speak of Gideon's army being reduced to a ridiculous number in order that Jehovah’s intervention on behalf of Israel would be the more striking and all the glory His.

So, who do you rely on? Our natural instinct is to depend upon self for survival. If you depend on God for deliverance from oppression and strife, to what degree do you depend, and how much is God involved in your life today? Join us today as Pastor Tony takes a second look at the prophet and judge, Gideon. He probably felt uncertain that an army of only 300 could overcome the Midianites, and yet, somehow at ease relying on God’s intervention. But did it diminish his self-reliance and sense of empowerment? He wasn’t alone having an army of 300 to take the Midianites down. Perhaps, it's time to reframe your dependence on God and become the Agent of Change you are meant to be?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 02/13/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8; Proverbs 3:5,6

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #22 - Is pain an essential part of spiritual life?

Beatitudes Church — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:06:20 -0700

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Gathering 220: “Agents of Change – Gideon” // The Judges Worship Series // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:10:42 -0700

Who is Gideon? Old Testament accounts name him a prophet, and some goes as far as to say the greatest of all 15 judges found in the Old Testament. No doubt an agent of change, but did he act of his own accord?

Imagine if you will, a showdown: The god of Israel versus Baal. As our country becomes more religiously pluralistic and tensions arise over this, what informs our response to this religious diversity and what role might we play? Jehoash, Gideon's father, proposed to let the gods sort out their own problems. But what to do when you believe your god wants you as a partner?

Join us today as Pastor Tony explores what public discourse could look like concerning hotbed topics such as abortion, immigration, and politics if we left God out of it. Listen and ask yourself if we should we impose our beliefs on others? Do we really know what is just or the will of God? Why not, as Jehoash proposed, just let God sort it all out? Jesus modeled how to simply love our neighbors as ourselves. If God is behind that, why not speak to that love and leave God out of the discourse? Maybe it’s time we reexamine the impact of our words and apply our core common values today to became Agents of Change ourselves?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 02/06/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Judges 6:25-32

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 219: “Agents of Change – Deborah” // The Judges Worship Series // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:51:06 -0700

Have you ever made a snap judgment? Sized someone up? Given them the “once-over”? Homo sapiens (humans) have been doing it for centuries as a means of survival. Our brains are wired to see differences as a threat. We stereotype. But the author of the Old Testament book of Judges blew up the stereotypical role of women in Israel with the prophetess and only female judge of the fifteen mentioned in the Old Testament, Deborah. Why? Join us today as Pastor Tony explores the lessons we can learn today from applying an ethos of inclusivity and see that stereotyping does, in fact, have a beneficial place in our lives. Jesus modeled how. Maybe it’s time we reexamine and apply those same principles today to became agents of change ourselves?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 01/30/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Judges 4:17-22

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 218: “Christianity and Toilet Paper — Two Years Later” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:34:23 -0700

Today’s sermon is from our vault of archived messages of the past two years. Pastor Tony, like so many of us have now experienced, was exposed to the COVID-19 virus this past week at church. He tested negative today, but out of an overabundance of caution, he did not attend our service of worship. We are instead replaying a sermon he preached March 22, 2020, when our nation and our church had just moved into lockdown over the Corona virus, known now as COVID-19.

We replay this sermon for you now as a reminder of how far we’ve come and how much our spiritual community at Beatitudes and our world has adapted amidst the endless cycle of variants, protocols, toilet paper hoarding, and mandates. We invite you to listen to it again from a new perspective—one related to our ongoing sermon series, “Agents of Change”. This time around, try seeing it through a new lens forged in experience that can only be crafted by you as an Agent of Change.

Recorded previously at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 03/22/20, and replayed on 01/23/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8; 1 John 4:18; Isaiah 43:1

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 217: “Agents of Change – Intro” // The Judges Worship Series // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 03:16:57 -0700

Who's in charge here? The Book of Judges covers about 300 years of the history of the Israelites and Jewish people, and the endless pattern of captivity and release under the leadership of 15 Judges. Many believe the writer of Judges designed it to influence a course of action for the deliverance of the Israelites held captive in Babylonia. But if God will not allow sin to go unpunished, does that justify the year-after-year cycle of captivity and release in their unrequited search for a King? And does it matter to us now?

Join us today as Pastor Tony introduces us to his new worship series: "Agents of Change". Explore the lessons the Israelites’ story has for us today, and how God’s interaction brought about a religious culture of exclusivity for their nation. Today’s religious climate is one of both exclusivity and pluralism, but a shift is happening. Spiritual communities are exercising more curiosity and tolerance of one another allowing us to evolve and grow. Jesus was the ultimate model for an agent of change. Maybe it’s time we evolved and became agents ourselves?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 01/16/22

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 215: “Healing in the Ambiguity” // Service of Worship // ellie hutchison, MID

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:37:02 -0700

It’s a new year. Hope springs eternal, and yet the ambiguity of the pandemic lingers on. You can identify, especially in those moments of late when you feel anxious, lost, or just plain stuck. Thousands of years ago, the Israelites found themselves in a similar quandary. Having been exiled to Babylon, these captives cried out to the Lord for direction, freedom and release. The prophet, Jeremiah, reminded them of the Lord’s plans to prosper and give them hope.

When COVID-fatigue has you stuck in the hopelessness of ambiguity, what do you do during the wait? Join us as ellie hutchison, our Member-In-Discernment (MID) unpacks the rituals and lessons of the ancients that can help us navigate the ambiguous future. Listen and discover how you can model healing for others by practicing your own rituals of adaptation, meditation, and somatics as you lean into whatever practice makes you feel safe. Connection, hope and healing can be found when we seek aliveness and community in the midst of being stuck.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 01/02/22

Preaching: ellie hutchison, MID

Scripture: Jere 29: 11

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #21 - Do you believe in ghosts?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

SERMON: Jacob Marley: Letter to a Fettered Spectre by Kent Hemmen Saleska, Minister

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Gathering 214: “A Lamp on a Stand” // Service of Worship // ellie hutchison, MID

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:50:35 -0700

Have you found it more difficult this year to sit in the light and hope of the Christmas season? Throughout scripture, we discover a rich tradition of God’s presence symbolized by light. For many, however, Advent and Christmas does not always hold joy, light and peace. And with the added element of a global pandemic impacting all of humanity, the light can’t always break through the darkness. Join us today for an uplifting message from our Member-In-Discernment, ellie hutchison, as she reflects on the advantages of living in the light with intentionality. Listen and discover how our own light, even when dim, can model our receptivity to God. By surrendering our disbelief in the impossible to be possible, we can be a lamp on a stand for ourself and others.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/26/21

Preaching: ellie hutchison, MID

Scripture: Mark 4:21

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 213: “A Christmas Letter” // Christmas Eve Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:48:26 -0700

So, you say you believe in Santa, but what about ghosts? What lessons can we learn from beyond? Many believe ghosts to be messengers of the myriad potential consequences of our actions while we’re alive. For instance, take Jacob Marley, Esquire, and business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” In this tale of hope and reconciliation, could the fearsome visage of Marley possibly deserve a second look? Join us for a unique Christmas message from Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. as he dictates a letter to the ghost of Jacob Marley. Listen and discover the mystery and blessing of entertaining the angels unaware, even those who we can’t see, for their message of warning may be of more importance than first regarded.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/24/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: John 1:1-5; 9-14

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Sermon message adapted from a 2018 Christmas Eve sermon preached by Pastor Kent Saleska

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Gathering 212: “They were there...Mary” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:55:28 -0700

Will the real Mary please stand up? The virgin Mary's life seems to be shrouded in legend which differs starkly from the Mary we historically know. So which is it? Join Pastor Tony as he explores our expectations of Mary in Jesus’ birth story and the hazards of placing expectationson ourselves and on others.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/12/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #20 - Virgin Mary

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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Gathering 211: “They were there: Anna and Simeon” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:41:44 -0700

Anna and Simeon. Two retirees sitting in the Temple just resting their bones. Because isn't that what you do after you've spent a lifetime prophesizing and, in Anna's case, proselytizing? Two faithful and seasoned Jews who had waited all their lives for the Messiah. Why else get up in the morning? But did either Anna or Simeon fit that stereotype? In particular, Anna was an 84-year-old widow and prophetess who never left the Temple. She prayed and fasted day and night. When she saw Jesus, she gave thanks to God. That sounds purposeful and counter to the "golden years" of golfing and fishing, right?

The concept of retirement is a new phenomenon of the last 100 years or so. If your life was defined by your occupation, what do you do when you can no longer work? Did it ever occur to Anna that Jesus' presence in the Temple that day would be the beginning of the end? Join us for the third Sunday in Advent, as we continue our look at four key figures in the life of Jesus in our worship sermon series: "They were there..." Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores Anna and Simeon’s role and the Japanese concept of “ikigai” (a reason for living). Listen and discover two possible courses of action to take as you age. What is the sustainability of your ikigai? Like Anna, will your ikigai and legacy remain after you have gone?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/12/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 210: “They were there: Herod, Roman King of Judea” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:33:04 -0700

At the very least, Jesus' birth shook the status quo, but could a tiny baby really be the catalyst for the murder of all the infants in Bethlehem? Herod the Great, Roman King of Judea, most certainly initiated the massacre in an attempt to get rid of the baby Jesus. But where was God in all of this and what do we do with this anything but rated “G” origin story? Could a truly good God permit such terrorism, saving one innocent and leaving all others to die? Could God not have spared them all?

It’s the second Sunday in Advent, and we continue our look at four key figures in the life of Jesus in our worship sermon series: "They were there..." Join us as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the dark side of Jesus’ birth story and King Herod’s fight to preserve the Roman empire from a tiny baby. Sounds absurd, right? Yet scholars have struggled with its historical accurateness preferring instead to view it as a mythical story full of truths that can be applied today. No matter how you interpret the story, listen and discover two ways to reconcile the seemingly absence of God and what you can do to move forward with life.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/05/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Matt 2: 13-23

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #19 - King Herod

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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Gathering 209: “They were there: Quirinius, Governor of Syria” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:49:09 -0700

Do you live your intentionally? When you die, you will be fortunate if you are remembered by a few generations. You and I will be forgotten. If we’re lucky, like Quirinius the Governor of Syria at the time Jesus was born, we might end up a footnote in history. Your accomplishments, gone. Your possessions and wealth, lost. Join us as we begin the first Sunday in Advent with our new worship sermon series: "They were there…" as we highlight four key figures in the life of Jesus. This Sunday Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. compares the legacy of two men who changed the world: Quirinius the Governor of Syria and Jesus. Listen and discover how the choices you make today based on the values you hold lay the foundation for how you will be remembered. As Christmas approaches, take time to consider what real gift you are leaving to others. What is really of value to you and what will be your legacy?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/28/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Luke 2: 1-7

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #18 - Online worship: Should we livestream?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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Gathering 208: “Blessed are the…persecuted” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:13:15 -0700

Christian persecution is complex. It’s been happening throughout history since the 1st century followers of Jesus challenged the Roman empire. But do we have a Christian Persecution Complex? To what degree were Christians in the 1st century persecuted? And to what degree do Christians in the 21st century continue to be persecuted today? Join us as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the final Beatitude in our sermon series, “Blessed are the persecuted.” Evidence and scholarship seem to point to an exaggeration of persecution en masse throughout history. So where did this perception originate and why has it persisted? Listen and discover four major consequences of sustaining this perception. Perhaps by simply being more sensitive and aware of one another’s beliefs each day, it’s not as complex as we make it.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/21/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Matt 5:10-12

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 207: "Blessed are...the peacemakers" // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:27:47 -0700

Have you noticed it takes less and less to trigger your frustration and anger lately? Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But what is peace and how can it be achieved? Perhaps, like many, you believe peace to be a cliché or a myth and not attainable on a large scale. Mahatma Gandhi once said, "If you want to change the world, start with yourself." Can this same correlation apply to realizing a state of peace in a world beset with divisiveness and separation? Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the practicality of finding a state of peace. Listen and discover how having an awareness of our interdependence on each other can bring about compassion for others—a key to finding inner peace. If external peace is only possible when rooted in individual inner peace, what steps can you take to be an activator of peace in your circle of influence?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/14/21
Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.
Scripture: Matt 5:9; Col 1:20
Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 206: “Blessed are…the mournful” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 23:17:51 -0700

Why do we talk about death as loss? Jesus said, "Blessed are the mournful for they shall be comforted." For centuries, this Beatitude was understood to mean that comfort was realized only by the absolution of our sins from God. But in the 16th century, Martin Luther and John Calvin reexamined this Beatitude and what it meant to mourn a variety of losses in life, and a shift took place. Join us as we continue our worship series on the eight Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores loss and our proclivity for attachment. If nothing in life is permanent, did Christianity get it right? Or do we need to let go of our attachment to the things and experiences of life in order to truly realize a sense of wholeness and comfort? By detaching or disassociating, will we be better prepared for death and value the impermanence of life itself?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/7/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Dramatic Reading: “My Eulogy”

Reader: Mark Stoddard

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MonoDia #17 - Prayer

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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Gathering 205: “Blessed are…the merciful” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:02:11 -0700

Jesus said, "Blessed are the merciful." Of all the Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, this is the only one that is truly reciprocal. Yet it’s this very quality of mercy that draws into question a person’s motive for compassion and kindness. Is demonstrating or showing mercy to another individual done out of a genuine sense of goodwill, or is it more obligatory? If it is more from a sense of obligation, does a person have the right to demand mercy? Join us as we continue our worship series on the eight Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores mercy and its power to be the great equalizer when offered and received. Christianity seems to impose time constraints on God’s mercy, but there is moral equity to be gained now simply by showing one another mercy from our inner circle outward. What will you do this week to extend mercy to another human being in your circle or even to yourself?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/31/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Matt 5:7; Prov 14:21

Reading: “The quality of mercy is not strained” from William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 204: “Blessed are…the hungry and thirsty” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:19:11 -0700

In the 21st century, we do not have a lack of food. Food insecurity does exist in America, but 39% of those living with food insecurity are obese. Why? Perhaps, the problem is simply the ineffectual distribution of food to the masses. Or could it be the food industry wants you to believe that hunger is a virtue, so you’ll continue to consume more sugar, salt, and fatty foods in quantity. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness/justice." Was Jesus talking about hunger literally or spiritually? Join us as we continue our worship series on the eight Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores hunger and our response to it. Do we have a moral responsibility to live out this Beatitude? And, if so, how? Listen and discover the one metric the food industry doesn’t want you to know about. Are we getting in our own way of living out the Beatitude by focusing on the wrong outcome?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/24/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Video Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhsJpwadOBI

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Gathering 203: “Blessed are…the Meek” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:04:47 -0700

Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, the humble and the gentle...for they will inherit the earth." Meekness, gentleness, and humility are all notable traits. Unfortunately, it's those very traits that are often exploited by the boastful and belligerent. So, the question is, what kind of shape will the world be in when they inherit it? This Sunday, we continue our worship series on the eight Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores and compares what it meant to be meek in a first century Christian perspective to today’s 21st century definition. If you think meekness is passivity and submissiveness, listen and discover the power it possesses as a catalyst for self-discipline and choice. You have this power. Will you use it as a force for good?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/17/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Psalm 37:8-11

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #16 - Marriage

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in an alternative worship experience designed to enlighten and challenge you with new ideas about traditional concepts. This service incorporates scripture, a thought-provoking message, discussion and music by Robert Payne and Brett Lashley.

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Gathering 202: “Blessed are the…Pure in Heart” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:44:07 -0700

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” A lofty notion considering the countless number of definitions of what it means to be "pure in heart". Throughout the centuries, Christians can't seem to agree on the meaning of this Beatitude. Is it a measure of one's devotion to God, or of one's internal character? Perhaps it's our intentionality in living life like Jesus? This Sunday, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. unpacks this Beatitude and its unique insight for our lives. Listen and learn three conventional ways of looking at the meaning of this Beatitude. Then discover a new way of seeing God expressed in humanity. With Jesus as the starting point, you’ll find your own unique tone for life and what it truly means to be PURE in heart.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/05/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 201: “Blessed are the…Poor in Spirit” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:50:49 -0700

A new sermon series begins! Join us as we begin a fascinating study of the eight Beatitudes or blessings recounted by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and depicted through the eight new paintings by artist, Julie Frye, recently installed on the south wall of our worship space. This week we'll explore the first of eight Beatitudes, "Blessed are the poor in spirit."

What exactly makes a person "poor"? Is it a lack of humility before God, a scarcity of spirituality, or to literally be financially bereft? The gospels of Matthew and Luke differ from one another textually by two specific words, in spirit. Luke's text excludes this modifier altogether. Why? Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the evolution of what it means to be “poor” from the time of Jesus to today. Listen and learn how behavior is governed and discover the shift that has occurred from a culture of guilt—where self-worth is derived internally—to a culture of shame in which self-worth comes from external validation. If you think that social media is completely to blame, think again. We all need a “North Star.” When you reflect on your own shortcomings or limitations, which version of "poor" resonates and guides you?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/03/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: James 2:5-6

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #15 - Dealing with Differences

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in an alternative worship experience designed to enlighten and challenge you with new ideas about traditional concepts. This service incorporates scripture, a thought-provoking message, discussion and music by Robert Payne.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, October 17 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 200: “The Lord’s Prayer: Lead us not into temptation” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:26:51 -0700

Ever hear your inner voice chiding you to bite your tongue, don’t say a word!? Temptation convinces, cajoles, or even threatens us into inaction. But when, if ever, is temptation good? Should we routinely pray "Lead us not into temptation" or is greater self-reflection the antidote? Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. wraps up his sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer and explores the meaning behind this line. Listen and discover the Bible’s rich heritage of a dualistic God actively imposing good and evil on humanity. Do we still consider God responsible today for both calamity and shalom in the world? Or is it time to rethink our passivity when trials come and discover the opportunity for self-awareness and growth that can occur when we let go of always playing the victim? Perhaps, there is freedom in reframing difficult challenges as tests to better see into ourselves and quiet that inner reproaching dialogue. Are you ready to transform The Lord’s Prayer?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 09/26/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

1st Reading: Excerpt from “Human Rites” by Hannah Ward and Jennifer Wild

Scripture: James 1:12-14

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 199: “The Lord’s Prayer: Forgive Us Our Debts” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:39:29 -0700

"Forgive Us Our Debts." Forgive us our what?? Author Jon Bloom asks, "Ever find yourself reciting The Lord's Prayer outside of your home church and things usually go pretty smoothly till you get to the fourth line? Some will say 'forgive us our debts,' some will say 'trespasses,' and others will say 'sins'."

So, which is it? If it is "debt," is it a financial debt or a moral debt? Was Jesus speaking literally or figuratively, or was he simply expounding on the idea of forgiveness, no matter the phrase? What exactly should we keep in mind while praying? Join us today as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer and explores the meaning behind this line.

Listen and discover the similarity of today’s economic system to that of the 1st century, and the consequences of taking this line figuratively given that one in seven individuals in the U.S. today live at or below the poverty line. Forgiveness of debt. As followers of Jesus, what could that look like for us today, and how do we do it?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 09/19/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #14 - Miracles or Magic?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony, Janelle Tapphorn and special guest Sara McFarland in an alternative worship experience designed to enlighten and challenge you with new ideas about traditional concepts. This service incorporates scripture, a thought-provoking message, discussion and music by Robert Payne and Brett Lashley.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, October 3 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 198: “The Lord’s Prayer: Give us this day our daily bread” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:02:12 -0700

"Give us this day our daily bread." An appropriate petition for the Israelites wandering in the wilderness hungry for manna during their 40-year exodus, but what does it mean for society today? The majority of households in the U.S. today (about 75%) live above the poverty level and do not experience food insecurity. As a nation of abundance and far removed from a third world status, what does it mean for us today to pray "give us this day our daily bread"? Today’s message from Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores this idea and how our nation has bought into a scarcity mindset. Listen and discover the original Greek meaning and order of the text for this line of The Lord’s Prayer. It’s not what you might think. When we frame our lives from a space of scarcity, we miss the point entirely and our neighbors become our competitors. Let’s reframe it as having the right portion, and it will always be enough.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 09/12/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Prov 30:8 & 9; Exodus 16:9-18

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 197: “The Lord’s Prayer: Your Will be Done on Earth” // Service of Worship

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:49:03 -0700

"Perhaps no other words flow so freely from the lips of well-intentioned people as the phrase 'the will of God.' God is blamed for so much! – Bishop John Shelby Spong.

Last week we explored Jesus’ vision of the kingdom of God and how it begins with ourselves. Can we also apply that same vision here when it comes to ‘the will of God’? Afterall, ‘the will of God’ is quite ambiguous. Can we recognize ‘the will of God’? Can we separate it from our own desires, or should we? Today we invite you to listen as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the third line of The Lord’s Prayer: ‘Your Will be Done on Earth’. Most Christians long for the GPS coordinates to ‘God’s will’ as guide for our life’s journey; life would be easier to navigate for sure. But what if we began to see that the power may reside within us? And, perhaps, within that self-reliance, we discover that we merely need a compass to direct our course in the general direction and flow of the divine instead of blaming God? Would your view of God shift? Would you trust yourself more?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 09/05/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Matt 12:46-50

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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MonoDia #13 - Doubts & Fears

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in an alternative worship experience designed to enlighten and challenge you with new ideas about traditional concepts. This service incorporates scripture, a thought-provoking message, discussion and music by Robert Payne and Brett Lashley.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, September 19 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 196: “The Lord’s Prayer: Your Kingdome Come” // Service of Worship

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:58:00 -0700

God, your kingdom come. 13 U.S. Service Members killed and 100's of Afghanis killed or wounded. Thy kingdom come. Americans and Afghanis fearful if they don’t get out of Afghanistan they will be executed. Thy kingdom come. Political parties in Washington D.C. play the blame game. Thy kingdom come.

Your kingdom come. What does it even mean anymore? If God’s intention for the world is love, compassion and equality, what are we doing to transform the world to this vision of humanity? Join us today as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the third line of The Lord’s Prayer: Your kingdom come. Listen and discover how Jesus’ vision of the kingdom of God begins with you. You, loving yourself first and then feeling inspired by the vision to transform the world around you. To radically conspire to love on others and disturb the systems around us that say otherwise. How committed are you?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 08/29/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 194: “The Lord’s Prayer: Hallowed be your name” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 21:55:03 -0700

“Hallowed be your name...” A radical petition? Maybe not by today’s standards. For many Christians, The Lord’s Prayer holds a rich tradition of practice recited corporately each and every Sunday during worship. And although it may seem customary (perhaps even a tad banal given its repetitive formulary for today’s worship), it was in Jesus’ lifetime a very radical petition. In particular, the second line of the prayer, “Hallowed be your name...” represented a blasphemous and irreverent practice flying in the face of the Jewish belief that God’s name was too holy to be uttered aloud. Despite its revolutionary consequence, this second line expanded our vision of God. Join us today as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the second line of The Lord’s Prayer. Listen and discover how these four words can remind us of God’s essence in the commonplace. We may even be experiencing the sacred in our day to day lives, and not even know it.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 08/22/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Alternative Worship #12 - Totalitarianism

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in an alternative service of worship incorporating scripture, a thought-provoking message and discussion with music by Robert Payne.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, September 5 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 194: “The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:29:21 -0700

“Our Father...” These summoning first words of the Lord's Prayer immediately direct our attention to the divine as a patriarchal figure—a metaphor for a father watching over his household. Metaphors are a powerful and useful device for something abstract, like God. Where does this specific metaphor of a Father come from, and are you comfortable calling on a patriarchal figure? Perhaps, you grew up without a father or had a less than stellar father. What then? Should we limit our use of metaphors when it comes to the God of scripture or recast the metaphor using today's examples? Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. invites you to join us this week as we explore the first line of The Lord’s Prayer. Listen and discover how to look beyond the limited metaphors we’ve placed on the divine simply by practicing sensitivity and compassion for one another’s stories, and then working together in spiritual community to honor those viewpoints.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 08/15/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 193: “The Lord’s Prayer: An Introduction” // Service of Worship

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:37:47 -0700

No matter your tradition, be it Christian or non-Christian, chances are you've heard The Lord's Prayer spoken or sung. Many presume it was first spoken by Jesus, but when was its liturgical debut and why are there several different versions of this prayer? Today we begin our new sermon series: “The Lord’s Prayer”. Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. invites you to join us over the next few weeks as we explore the origins and components of The Lord’s Prayer. What is it about this prayer that unites Christians of many denominations and traditions? Listen and discover its value for us today and the three benefits of speaking The Lord’s Prayer as a ritual or spiritual practice in your own life and collectively as the church.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 08/08/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:2-4

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 192: “In-Between” // Service of Worship // ellie hutchison, MiD

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:32:22 -0700

In-between. It's that space of existence between the monsoon clouds and downpour of rain, the territory that lies between wakefulness and sleep, between pandemic and herd immunity, and the space traversing familiar rituals and evolutionary thought. What feels comfortable for you and where do you orient yourself when you're caught "in-between"? Join us this week as our Member in Discernment, ellie Hutchison, shares her reflections on the evolution and role of rituals in our lives. Discover the power of rituals to not only help us feel right and settled in the world, but to focus our attention on Jesus’ directive to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty and welcome the stranger. From the wisdom of our indigenous brothers and sisters to our collective understanding of ourselves, we invite you to re-examine your own heart and find those rituals that will alleviate suffering, extend compassion, and make God’s love real for others.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 08/01/21

Preaching: ellie hutchison

Scripture: Matthew 25:35

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Alternative Worship #11 - Violence

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in an alternative service of worship incorporating scripture, a thought-provoking message and discussion with music by Robert Payne and Brett Lashley.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, August 15 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 191: “The meaning of life R.I.P.?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:10:13 -0700

The meaning of life R.I.P.? No matter the ideological or cultural background, humanity's search for meaning and significance has always suffered contemplation. But does evolutionary theory allow for a meaning of life? Join us today as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series “Evolution and Humanity” and explores the age-old existential quandary: Why am I here? Whether you align with a theistic or a non-theistic point of view, this question challenges us all. Listen and discover what Evolutionary Theory tells us about this question then decide where you align or if, perhaps, you are just asking the wrong question.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/25/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reference: Ecclesiastes 1:1-6, 8-11

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 190: “Are you a goat?” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:47:07 -0700

Homo Sapiens precariously set themselves atop the great chain of being right below their God. In doing so humanity boldly claimed dominion over all creation. Wildfires, a global climate crisis, the pandemic, and a growing list of endangered species plague our planet. Is this the tipping point? Has humanity finally been pushed from the pedestal, or will we mercilessly try to climb back to the top? Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series “Evolution and Humanity” and explores our relationship with nature. Listen and discover the three lessons that evolution has taught us, and decide if you are, indeed, a G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time).

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/18/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reference: Gen 1: 26-28; Psalm 8:3-8

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 189: “Souls, Elephants and Ostriches” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:48:10 -0700

Don’t be an ostrich. When your beliefs are under attack, what are you most likely to do? For most people, the easiest way to avoid or ignore the attack is to be like the ostrich and bury our head in the sand. It’s an effective posture to take to guard our beliefs. Evolution tells us we are wired to seek protection from attacks, especially those against our beliefs. But why? Beliefs are not only useful to navigate through life, but they are also emotionally connected to our very physical being. Take the idea of death and the soul. The majority of us, especially Christians, believe in life after death. However, science and religion do not agree on the existence of the soul. Today, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. invites you to shake off the sand and explore a new idea—an idea that may make you a little uncomfortable and possibly question your beliefs about the soul. Listen and discover five suggestions for melding the science and religion about the soul. It’s the elephant in the room that Christians don’t want to talk about. Will you?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/11/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

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Gathering 188: “To dream…” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:58:03 -0700

What is the American dream? The founding fathers of our nation imagined a nation built upon the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But would they recognize today’s version of the American dream? Likewise, thousands of spiritual communities and churches like ours were once imagined and founded on a common vision. But will that vision continue to survive and thrive in a culture of declining spiritualism and irrelevancy of the church itself? The model for church is rapidly evolving, but has today’s church lost its ability to dream new dreams? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. shares his vision for Church of the Beatitudes. Listen and discover the five principles upon which Beatitudes is committed for the future. We can and will thrive in a church that we design. Will you be one of the million dreams for the church we’re going to make? What say you?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/04/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18 and 13:12; Joel 2:28

Scripture Reader: ellie hutchison

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Alternative Worship #10 - The Second Coming

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and special guest Ken Nyman in an alternative service of worship incorporating scripture, a thought-provoking message and discussion with music by Robert Payne and Brett Lashley.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, July 18 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 188: “Accuse me?!” // “Authority” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:46:20 -0700

This week Tony explores the third accusation and assumption thrown at Jesus and how he dealt with authority. What truly is authority and how does it play a role in our modern society?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/20/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Scripture Reader: ellie Hutchison, Member-In-Discernment

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Gathering 187: “Accuse me?!” // “Jesus breaks the Sabbath” // ellie Hutchison

Beatitudes Church — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:21:06 -0700

What a shakeup 2020 was for all of humanity. From the pandemic to Black Lives Matter, the rules of social order crumbled as confusion and division overshadowed the very fabric and health of communities. Jesus new all too well the importance of a shakeup. Join us this week as our sermon series, "Accuse me?!” continues. Listen as our Member-In-Discernment, ellie Hutchison, explores the second of caustic accusations lobbed at Jesus—his breaking of the Sabbath. Discover what Jesus’ call for a new social order means for us today, and how a shake up of the establishment might just be the medicine to heal all of humanity.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/20/21

Preaching: ellie Hutchison, Member-In-Discernment

Scripture: Matthew 12:5-10

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Alternative Worship #9 - Wise Fools

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in an alternative service of worship incorporating scripture, a thought-provoking message and discussion with music by Robert Payne and Brett Lashley.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, July 4 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 186: “Accuse me?!” // “Jesus and the Sinners” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:30:58 -0700

Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. begins his new sermon series, "Accuse me?!” Jesus bore the brunt of abundant and caustic accusations: He socializes with the immoral...Check! He strays from tradition healing on the Sabbath...Check! He upsets the status quo ransacking Holy places...Check! And to what end? This week Pastor Tony explores the first of many assumptions surrounding Jesus’ biggest accusations: his relationship with sinners. Discover how the widely accepted steps to salvation or entrance to the kingdom of heaven may have not accurately reflected Jesus’ posture toward sinners. What if there was a different way for us to interpret his actions? Did he call sinners to repentance or was this notion brought later to the gospels? And if not, as followers of Jesus, how different would we live our lives today if we were to follow a new model built instead on total acceptance and inclusion?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/13/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 185: “Evolving…” // “God of Fluidity” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:58:09 -0700

Will your God survive the 21st century? As humanity's understanding of evolutionary theory and science continues to grow and evolve, what impact will it have on your concept of the divine? Will it remain the same or will it also shift and evolve to accommodate for new ideas and understandings? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. concludes his sermon series, "Evolving..." and examines how to keep Christianity relevant for the newly secularized and scientific west. Discover a new option for explaining and thinking about God—one that is at once fluid and adaptable, yet trustworthy and omnipresent. Perhaps, it’s time to shift our changeless perceptions of the divine and discover the honesty and freedom in doing so?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/06/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Alternative Worship #8 - Predestination

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in an alternative service of worship incorporating scripture, a thought-provoking message and discussion with music by Robert Payne and Brett Lashley.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, June 20 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 184: “Evolving…” // “Darwin, Caterpillars, Wasps and Evil” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:11:37 -0700

How is it that a benevolent God allowed 98% of all species throughout all history to become extinct? When you look at the natural world, you can find all kinds of pain and suffering. From caterpillars becoming fodder for wasp larvae, to antelope hunted as prey for leopards, how do you explain the prevalence of suffering and evil in the natural world if God is good? Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy posits that only human beings are moral agents, and therefore only human beings can perform evil actions. So how does that reconcile with natural law and what do we do about evil? How can evolutionary theory pivot the fall of humanity as revealed in the creation story of Genesis to accommodate for the natural evils or bad states of affairs of humankind or the natural world? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series, "Evolving..." and examines theodicy and the natural law from a 21st century perspective. Is it possible that it’s time for us to reconsider our concept of God once again?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/30/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 183: “Evolving…” // “The Angst of Evolutionary Theory” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 24 May 2021 17:10:31 -0700

Speculations as to the origins and ancestry of humanity have divided and generated angst in cultures for centuries, and perhaps none greater than Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution in 1859. Though revolutionary, Darwin’s theory of natural selection was incompatible with religious beliefs and further complicated the tenuous relationship between science and religion. In fact, Charles Darwin sat on his theory of evolution for 20 years before publishing it, but why? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series, "Evolving..." and examines the angst and controversary behind one of humanity’s biggest arguments. Can evolutionary theory coexist with religion? And, if so, how do we reconcile the one with the other today and into the future?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/23/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Alternative Worship #7 - Spiritual and Secular

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 18 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in an alternative service of worship incorporating scripture, a thought-provoking message and discussion with music by Robert Payne.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, June 6 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 182: “Evolving…” // “Intelligent Design After Darwin” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 17 May 2021 17:55:26 -0700

Why do you believe in God? For decades, humanity has struggled with the question. Life's complexities often leave us seeking answers and feeling alone. Until Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection, science could provide no better alternative to explain the Design in nature other than by the hands of an intelligent designer. But is it intelligent design or random happenstance? Does every design in the natural world have to have intelligence behind it or is it simply a mystery? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series, "Evolving..." and explores the tension many feel between the notion of intelligent design and Darwin’s theory of evolution. Is God involved in the evolution or natural selection of humanity? What does Jesus have to do with it? These and many more questions are raised this week for you to consider as you discover how to live in the tension.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/16/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture References: Psalm 19; Romans 1; Psalm 139

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Gathering 181: “Clash of the Titans: Biblical Authority vs. Science/Evolution”

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:39:31 -0700

What impact does the theory of evolution have on our Christian beliefs? Can the science of evolution truly coexist with the Biblical narrative and who has the authority? Too often we separate the two and are asked to choose one over the other. As Christians, there is plenty of rationale to hang our hats upon the longevity and assured foundation of the Bible. However, just as the world around us continues to change, could we not also see the Bible as one of adaptation? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his sermon series, "Evolving..." and explores evolution’s impact on Christian beliefs and in particular, the Bible. Learn the many ways humanity has wrestled with this issue of authority. Discover an alternative or new way to think about the Bible and humanity, one in which we adapt our beliefs and rebuild our worldview to, perhaps, encompass both.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/09/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:39

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Alternative Worship #6 - Exile: Do You Belong?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 04 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony and Janelle Tapphorn in an alternative service of worship incorporating scripture, a thought-provoking message and discussion with music by Robert Payne.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, May 16 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 180: “Evolution and Christianity – To Adapt is to Survive” // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 03 May 2021 16:05:25 -0700

Almost 162 years after the publication of Charles Darwin’s “The Origin of Species,” humanity and especially Christianity continues to wrestle with its provocative and often divisive theory of evolution. Why the longevity of its divisiveness? For many Christians, be they fundamentalist or mainline, the prevailing belief is that science should never inform orthodoxy. From our behaviors and legislation to the sustainability of the church itself, evolution has the power to shape spiritual communities like no other. Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. begins his new sermon series, "Evolving..." and explores evolution's impact not only on humanity but on the church itself. On its current trajectory, will the Christian church with its centuries-old tenants and provisions survive? Or do we adapt and change to reach a new generation?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/02/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-7

Scripture Reader: ellie hutchison

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Gathering 179: "Naming Our Story - And, G-d saw that it was good" // ellie hutchison

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:34:05 -0700

A few days ago, we celebrated Earth Day. The one day a year we have named to honor Mother Earth and reflect upon the creation story. Like the Earth, we all have an origin story. What creation story do you believe and how does the Earth play into that story? This week ellie hutchison, our Member in Discernment, explores humanity's connectedness with Mother Earth through the creation story. Storytelling itself is a compelling device for evoking our raw emotions. Discover how the creation story summons our nurturing hearts to explore dominion over all the earth with love, and the freedom and unification that comes from doing so. Learn the importance of naming each moment. For it is in our naming conventions that we can connect with one another and with the Earth and see that it is in fact good.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 04/25/21

Preaching: ellie hutchison, Member in Discernment

Scripture Reference: Genesis 1

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Alternative Worship #5 - Are You Lonely?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony, Janelle Tapphorn and musical guest Brett Lashley in an alternative service of worship incorporating music, discussion, scripture and a thought-provoking message.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, May 2 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 178: "Speak God’s Name – I double dare you!" // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:22:52 -0700

What are the ramifications of speaking God’s name in vain, especially if it’s profane in nature? And what does that even mean for us today in a culture of diminished and desensitized emotional response to society’s repeated negative experiences? The media seems to be saturated daily with stories of adversity often highlighted with “colorful” language. In Exodus 20:7, we are instructed not to take the name of the Lord your God in vain. But to what God do you ascribe? The law-giving God of the Old Testament or the cosmic God of the universe? Join us today as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores humility and theology. Your notion of self-importance is shaped more by your personal theology than you might think. Listen and discover three ways to enhance your life through humility and saying as little about God as necessary. For by doing so, you may find that the mystique and mystery of God, the very essence of God, is best understood by your reverent silence.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 04/18/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Scripture Reader: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

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Gathering 177: "Co-Creating Freedom and Wholeness” // ellie hutchison

Beatitudes Church — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:35:20 -0700

What are the roles of faith, hope and love for you in 2021? Perhaps it’s hard to discern given the disruption of the pandemic to all our lives this past year. For most of us, the pandemic broke through our individual spheres of comfort and safety causing havoc and a sense of brokenness in its wake. This week, our Member in Discernment, ellie Hutchison explores a similar story of disruption and brokenness found in Mark 14:3-9, Jesus' anointing at Bethany. Listen and discover how the broken alabaster jar represents the vessel in which we carry our burdens and oppression and what comes after the breaking...a new sense of wholeness and freedom. Learn of the gift that brokenness can bring and embrace the healing of just how reliable you are. Then co-create a new freedom dream vessel with us! Are you ready?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 04/11/21

Preaching: ellie Hutchison, Member In Discernment

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Scripture Reader: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

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Gathering 176: Easter Service of Worship // "Resurrection Moments Every Day"

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:43:11 -0700

Uncertainty. If this past year of living with COVID-19 has been about nothing else, it’s been about uncertainty. An uncertainty about the future that quickly led to fear. The kind of paralyzing fear that drove us into our pandemic-safe houses and behind N95 masks. Scripture tells us the disciples too knew this same paralyzing fear on that very first Easter morning following Jesus’ death and resurrection. Join us as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the idea of resurrection and what it means for us today. Listen and discover how you too experience small moments of resurrection every day. How will you respond?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 04/04/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Scripture Reader: Rev. Scott Jones

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Gathering 175: "When a Protest Demands a Response" // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:03:51 -0700

The emotive power of a public protest can move us to rise up and take a stand, especially when the cause is close to our heart. But this introspection often forces us to re-examine our own values. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, his very presence provoked action by the Romans, and set into motion a wave of demonstrations and protest. But did it happen just as the Bible suggests with followers waving palms and shouts of “Hosannah”? Join us this Palm Sunday as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the powerful impact of protest. Discover how protest can force you to confront your own self-identity and what your response to the collective says about your value system. Although the method and cause may vary, protests today just as in Jesus’ time are not likely to be ignored.

Recorded in Phoenix, AZ on 03/27/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

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Gathering 174: Lady Wisdom // "Good Judgement Through Bad Judgement"

Beatitudes Church — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:12:28 -0700

How difficult is it to be told you're wrong or to be corrected? After all, isn't that how a person grows? Our tendency is to internalize the reprimand and stall out rather than grow in the wisdom of our mistake. Yet "Lady Wisdom" cares enough to offer us just that. This week, Pastor Tony Minear continues his series on "Lady Wisdom" and re-examines criticism and our response to reprimand. Listen and discover the opportunities for growth found when we embrace the critique. Learn how having a sense of self awareness of your errancy and frailty can not only bring growth and a sense of tranquility to yourself, but also to those around you. Are you ready to make a mistake?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 03/21/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Scripture Reader: ellie hutchison

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Alternative Worship #4 - Survivor or Savior?

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony, Janelle Tapphorn and musical guest Brett Lashley in an alternative service of worship incorporating music, discussion, scripture and a thought-provoking message.

Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, April 18 @8:45a (MST)

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Alternative Worship #3 - Jesus: The Man or The Myth

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony, Janelle Tapphorn and musical guest Jacob Lauxman in an alternative service of worship incorporating music, discussion, scripture and a thought-provoking message.

Next chance to join in: Sunday, March 21 @8:45a (MST)

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Gathering 173: Lady Wisdom // "From the beginning"

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:12:22 -0700

Listen. Do you hear it? The voice echoing in the distance? That's her. Lady Wisdom. Let us introduce you to her today. She's unexpected and beguiling, yet safe and familiar.

We’re celebrating Women's History Month at Beatitudes Church with a new worship series, "Lady Wisdom." Join us as Pastor Tony explores why we aren't necessarily better off today because we have more knowledge of science, medicine, and our world. There is a real disconnect between what we know and how we live our daily lives. Enter Lady Wisdom. Her power lies in our ability to internalize knowledge and allow it to change us. Listen and discover three insights that Lady Wisdom can make in your life. Are you ready to do the work?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 03/05/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31

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Gathering 172: "Won't You Be My Neighbor: The Personal, Spiritual, & Political." // ellie hutchison, Member in Discernment

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:12:55 -0700

The Good Samaritan. Most likely you've heard or read the story. This narrative of unconditional love was shaped to speak to all people throughout the ages of God’s intention to restore love with ourselves and with our neighbor. Join us this Sunday as ellie hutchison, our Member in Discernment, explores the acts of love found within the Parable of the Good Samaritan. How easy is it to act lovingly in an unconditional way? Are we capable, or does something stand in our way? And if there is a blockage, what might that be? Discover the power of personal transformation to transform society and in so doing reveal God’s conspiracy of love for us all.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 01/14/21

Preaching: ellie hutchison, Member in Discernment

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Luke 10:25-37

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Alternative Worship #2 - Feel the Presence/Absence of God

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony, Janelle Tapphorn, Gary Werner and musical guest Enrique Lara in an alternative service of worship incorporating music, scripture, and a thought-provoking message, along with discussion of viewer comments and questions.

Next chance to join in: Sunday, March 7 @10:15a (MST)

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Gathering 171: “Black Lives Matter” // Rev. Judy Green-Davis

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:21:35 -0700

Join us this week as we celebrate the black experience and Black History Month. Our guest is Rev. Judy Green-Davis with a special message exploring "Black Lives Matter" and the unifying responsibility of all people groups to serve one another in love. In a culture fraught with racial division, social injustices, and competing interests, it is hard to imagine solidarity ever resting itself upon humanity. But scripture reminds us that there is unity to be discovered in our humanity through the liberating and unconditional love of God. As you reflect and sit in the uncomfortableness of our complicity as a nation for the black experience, discover the importance of celebrating that history, no matter how dark and sorted, and its ability to empower us to make God’s love real for all peoples now and for future generations to come.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 01/29/21

Preaching: Rev. Judy Green-Davis

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Exodus 14:19-23; Matt. 22:36-40

Time of Reflection: ellie hutchison

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Gathering 170: Choose: God or Money // "Life Abundant"

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:49:42 -0700

With exponential advances in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), biotechnology, and robotics, what will mean to have a job in the next 20-30 years? Could anything Jesus have said possibly prepare or help us manage life during this period of transition? Join us for Pastor Tony's new message in our worship series "Choose: God or money?" as he explores what Jesus had to say about labor and work. Discover what Jesus thought about scarcity. Would it surprise you that he didn't have a problem with consuming? Then take a look at your own mindset and challenge yourself to think differently, perhaps even abundantly.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 02/12/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Alternative Worship #1 - One Size Doesn't Fit All

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Join Pastor Tony, Janelle Tapphorn and musical guest Brett Lashley in an alternative service of worship incorporating music, scripture, and a thought-provoking message, along with discussion of viewer comments and questions.

Next chance to join in: Sunday, February 21 @10:15a (MST)

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Gathering 169: Choose: God or Money // "Forgive Us our Debts"

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:55:22 -0700

Would it surprise you to learn that 90% of American debts (personal and public) are owed to the richest 10% of the population? This disparity was a reality in Jesus' time as well. In a voice aligned with the prophets before him, he denounced economic disparity—an action that likely resulted in his execution. And yet, Christians continue to want and focus on sex as the cause of society's ills. Just suppose Jesus was obsessed with debt, and not sex (as many think). What would Christianity have to say? Join us for Pastor Tony's new message in our worship series "Choose: God or money?" While a significant number of Christians are taking strong stances against abortion and the LGBTQ+ community, they are ignoring the impact debt is having on America. Listen and discover what critical first step you can take to align yourself with Jesus and bring about true change in the way we manage American debts.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 02/05/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 168: Choose: God or Money // "Disparity"

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:42:16 -0700

Economic disparity in the United States has increased by 20% in the last 30-40 years. However, this distinction between the “haves” and the “have nots” is not something new. In fact, unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society has been around for centuries and was just as prevalent in Jesus’ time as it is today. So much so that Jesus told a parable about it as related in Luke 16: 19-31: The Rich Man and Lazarus. Join Pastor Tony today as he explores Jesus' parable of a reversal of fates. When Lazarus, a poor beggar, dies alongside a rich man, who inherits the better fate? Will Lazarus heed the rich man's request and rescue him from eternal torment? Our tendency is to take the easy way out and moralize the parable making it about good versus evil. But what if we were to just sit with the parable and look at it purely objectively? What does this parable say about our life choices today? In a culture of instant gratification and avarice, discover the uncomfortable and hard truths that are revealed when we just sit with Jesus’ parable and ponder the ways in which we can make a difference today and live a life well. Which would you choose: God or money?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 01/29/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Luke 16:19-31

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Gathering 167: Choose: God or Money // "Are you talking to me or us?"

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:10:31 -0700

Transformation of body, mind and spirit can happen on many levels. Take minimalism. Many believe that you can have a better quality of life if you minimalize your possessions and downsize. Jesus admonished this same notion in Mark 10:17-27, when he asked a wealthy man to give up all his possessions, give to the poor and follow him. But was Jesus speaking literally to this individual man or was he addressing something greater? Join Pastor Tony Minear as he continues his worship series, "Choose: God or Money," and explores a new way of interpreting Jesus’ request. Discover how individuals of the 1st century fell into poverty and the economic system which kept the marginalized oppressed. Learn how similar our economic system is today and consider how you can make a difference locally to offset the system and make God’s love real for all.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 01/22/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Mark 10:17-27

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Gathering 166: Choose: God or Money // “God versus Mammon”

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:57:53 -0700

Join us this week for our new worship series "Choose: God or Money." Scripture gives us no lack of references to money, being mentioned more than 800 times in the Bible. But what exactly did Jesus have to say about the role of money in our lives and why is he so polarizing when it comes to speaking about money? Listen as Pastor Tony Minear unpacks scripture’s reference to God versus Mammon in Luke 16:13. Is it really God first and money second? This value system may ease our conscience, but perhaps Jesus meant for us to choose one or the other. Jesus made his choice, will you?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 01/08/21

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Luke 16:13

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Gathering 165: “Embracing Change”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:36:02 -0700

It's a New Year at Beatitudes Church Online! Watch and see what a New Year's 2021 Evolution is about. Join us this week for an important message from our guest, Rev. Jim Meadows. Our country and world are in the midst of daily changes, for good and bad. What can you do to embrace the changes and feel empowered? Discover three universal yet effective steps you can take in these times of uncertainty and chaos for restoration of mind, body and spirit to make God’s love real for yourself and for others.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/24/20

Preaching: Rev. Jim Meadows

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, 9-11

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

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Gathering 164: Beatitudes Conversations // A New Year's EVOLUTION // Live Podcast

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:24:04 -0700

Happy New Year! Pastor Tony Minear along with Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis invite you to join the conversation as they discuss "A New Year's EVOLUTION." While most people set to crafting New Year's RESolutions at the beginning of the year that are often short-lived and perfunctory, discover how to have a more balanced and lasting mindset through the power of self-reflection and asking yourself 3 simple questions. Shift your experiences with yourself and others with a New Year's EVOLUTION! To watch the live replay video podcast, visit: https://youtu.be/XiZd4ztCcLs

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 01/03/21

Participants: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D., Janelle Tapphorn, M.A., Charity Gleason-Davis

Video Referenced: https://on.msnbc.com/3pE70mi

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Gathering 163: “Mary’s Midwife” // Christmas Eve Service of Worship

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:25:24 -0700

Merry Christmas to you from Beatitudes Church! Like most Christians, you’ve probably seen countless Christmas pageants. This is just one of many Christmas traditions we hold dear. Who can forget the little four-year-old sheep that wanders stage right to stare off seemingly dazed by the big audience? Each year we gather together in worship to watch the story unfold. The shepherds with their sheep, the cow, the donkey, the three wisemen, the mother and father, the baby Jesus, and the midwife. Say what?! The midwife? Join us this Christmas as Pastor Tony Minear recounts an old familiar favorite with a new twist. Chances are you’ve never heard the story recounted in this way, but you’ll never forget the valuable lesson this unaccounted-for-player has for a world in need.

Broadcast live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/24/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: ellie hutchison

Scripture Reference: Luke 2:1-5

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A Live Advent Dialogue with Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn pt. 4

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Pastor Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis discuss the narrative of Jesus' life as told in the Gospel of Luke 2. To watch the video podcast, click this link: A live Advent dialogue with Pastor Tony & Janelle

Gathering 162: “Advent Hope – Sabbath Rest”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:37:55 -0700

Rest. For you. For the earth. Shabbat reminds us of our rightful place to the rest of God's creation. Shabbat chastises us for forgetting that the land does not belong to us. We belong to each other. Therein lies our HOPE. Join us today as Pastor Tony reflects on restoring HOPE by accepting our own and nature’s limitations. Reflect on the wisdom of the ancients and discover how cutting back and downsizing your mental and physical activities can improve the quality of your life which in turn will restore a right relationship with the Earth. In such a time as this, rediscover your sense of HOPE to gift to others (and the Earth) now and into the new year.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/18/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Deni Nordmeyer

Scripture Reference: Exod. 23:10-12

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A Live Advent Dialogue with Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn pt. 3

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Pastor Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis discuss the narrative of Jesus' life as told in the Gospel of Luke 1. To watch the video podcast, click this link: A live Advent dialogue with Pastor Tony & Janelle

Gathering 161: “Advent Hope – Have No Enemies”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:42:35 -0700

Is it possible to have no enemies? Jesus taught us to “love your enemies,” but maybe it’s time to recast that appeal with a new and more relevant translation for today? What if instead we were to “have no enemies?” As evolutionary biology concludes, it is instinctual for Homo sapiens to have enemies; it’s how we survived as a species. Old Testament wisdom repeatedly refers to the preservation of God’s remnant throughout history and distinguishes a hierarchy of insiders from outsiders. Until the time of Jesus, this distinction was never countered. However, despite Jesus’ petition, societal and political division and animosity continue today. Join us today as Pastor Tony reflects on remaining hopeful in a society full of enmity. Discover three steps you can take to rekindle a diminishing sense of hope and rest in a space of love and acceptance of your adversaries. In such a time as this, rediscover your sense of HOPE to gift to others now and into the new year.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/11/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Derick Claes

Scripture Reference: Matt. 5:44-46

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A Live Advent Dialogue with Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn pt. 2

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn discuss the narrative of Jesus' life as told in the Gospel of Matthew 2. To watch the video podcast, click this link: A live Advent dialogue with Pastor Tony & Janelle

Gathering 160: “Advent Hope – Odd One Out”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:07:20 -0700

Ever felt left out or found yourself relegated to the “third wheel?” Quite often the “odd one out” finds themself being leveraged to help the other two succeed. Throughout the ages within Christianity, you can identify three entities that constantly juggle this precarious balance of relationship: God, humanity, and the Earth. This is especially true when it comes to the restoration of Hope as presented each year during the season of Advent. Quite often the Earth is left out as Christians everywhere celebrate the redemption of humanity with God and the hope of the second coming of Christ through songs and worship. But what would happen if we were to shift our views of this trilogy of God, humanity and the Earth and embrace a new perspective? Join Pastor Tony Minear as he examines a new sense of Hope to be found simply by shifting our understanding of how we see ourselves, God, and all of creation. Discover the profound impact that evolutionary biology has made on how we respond the “odd one out” …Earth. Learn how you can restore a significant sense of hope not only for yourself, but for the children and youth of today, and future generations to come to make love real for all creation.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 12/4/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Deni Nordmeyer

Scripture Reference: Heb.11:1; Rev. 21:1

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A Live Advent Dialogue with Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Pastor Tony Minear and Janelle Tapphorn discuss the narrative of Jesus' life as told in the Gospel of Matthew. To watch the video podcast, click this link: A live Advent dialogue with Pastor Tony & Janelle

Gathering 159: “Advent Hope” – A Dialogue

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:46:30 -0700

Hope is not something that is static. It is adaptable and always shifting. Similarly, the gospel narratives regarding hope are fluid and don’t always match. Nevertheless, it is through this messiness and discrepancy that the full reflection of the human condition is realized, and hope can be restored. Join us this week for our new Advent worship series, “Hope”. These are extraordinary times of uncertainty and unrest. The global pandemic has challenged and shaped us like no other event. This week reflect on the narrative of Hope as seen in the Gospel of Matthew. Join Pastor Tony Minear and Rev. Scott Jones as together they present a unique sermon dialogue about Hope. In such a time as this, rediscover your sense of HOPE to gift to others now and into the new year.

Recorded live on Zoom // Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/25/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D., and Rev. Scott Jones

Scripture Reader: Deni Nordmeyer

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 9:1-7

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Gathering 158: “JOSEPH: Beware the Brittle Spirit”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:31:22 -0700

All of us have experienced a time of hardship and struggle, a time in which our spirits are low and brittle. The global pandemic of 2020 has equalized the playing field for all of us and left most of our spirits brittle. But at the same time, it has also manifested a spirit of hope through our shared stories of the struggle. Join us this week as we conclude our worship series, "JOSEPH." Explore with us the life and experiences of Joseph as written in Old Testament accounts and listen as ellie hutchison, our Member in Discernment, examines the power of story. Discover how Joseph, despite the challenges thrown his way, resisted a brittle spirit and chose redemption, compassion, and love instead. Understand your connection to the divine when you model Joseph's choice and resist having a brittle spirit.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/13/20

Preaching: ellie hutchison, Member in Discernment

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Gen 47:13-26

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw

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Gathering 157: “JOSEPH: The Lord was with Joseph”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:43:46 -0700

Ever find yourself in an awkward situation? A moment when your actions didn’t align with your heart? When the pressure is on to perform or behave in a prescribed way, it’s not always easy to remain true to self and take the road less traveled. Join us as we continue our worship series, "JOSEPH." This week, Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines the life and experiences of Joseph as told in Genesis accounts including the awkward situation Joseph found himself with Potiphar's wife. Explore the literary devices used by the author of Genesis to convey the compelling narrative of Joseph’s life experiences and his relationship with the Lord. Discover the comfort found in appreciating the mystery of God’s presence in your life in every circumstance and the importance of remaining true to yourself no matter what comes your way.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/13/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Gen. 39:6-17

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw

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Gathering 156: “JOSEPH: King David's Doppelganger; Ruler of the Northern Kingdom”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:12:14 -0700

Our nation is divided. Divided by racism, by ideology and by party lines. Our recent election cycle has proven such. Although, you may think we’ve got the market cornered on division and polarization, the story of Joseph as told in Genesis tells an equally compelling saga of humanity in need of reconciliation and forgiveness. Join us as we begin our new worship series, "JOSEPH: King David's Doppelganger; Ruler of the Northern Kingdom". This week, Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines the life and experiences of Joseph as written in Old Testament accounts. Discover how Joseph modeled forgiveness and reconciliation despite harsh victimization and abandonment by his brothers. Learn three ways you can practice reconciliation and forgiveness of others this week to restore peace and, in the words of Thomas Jefferson at his first inaugural address in 1801, “unite with one heart and one mind.”

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 11/06/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Gen. 37:1-4; Gen. 50:15-21

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw

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Gathering 155: “Moral Foundations – Acceptance”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:56:50 -0700

**THIS SERMON WAS RECORDED ON OCTOBER 6TH**

Do not be anxious about anything. Anything. But wait! Isn’t it Election Sunday? And isn’t our nation just days from a major election? Sure, you’ve carefully reflected on the five moral foundations of care/compassion, fairness, loyalty, authority/subversion, and sanctity over the past weeks, but will you accept the outcome of the election? Join us this week for the conclusion of our worship series, Moral Foundations, as Pastor Tony examines the last moral foundation, Acceptance. While it’s important to stay informed, you can emotionally detach yourself from the outcome no matter which of the candidates win or lose. Learn of four significant benefits you’ll gain simply by creating a space of acceptance. When you empower your decision this election by aligning your choices with your own moral foundations, discover how acceptance surpasses and alleviates all anxiety placing you in a posture to make love real for others.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/06/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Phil 4:6-7; Gita 2:47, 48

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw

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Gathering 154: “Moral Foundations – Sanctity”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:19:07 -0700

We all want to “fit in” and feel accepted. Think back to your early school yard experiences. No one wanted to be the last kid picked for foursquare or dodgeball. Although we may have blamed others for making us feel as though we didn’t measure up, it is innately human to feel inconsequential and unimportant; perhaps, even unclean. The human condition is to repeatedly explore and determine what corrupts or defiles a person from living in community. To be pure and chaste, is to be clean and worthy to belong. Join us this week for our continued worship series, Moral Foundations, as our guest speaker, Rev. Scott Jones, examines the fifth of six moral foundations, Sanctity. Reflect on how often you categorize or judge others about everything from politics to mask-wearing. Explore how Jesus spoke to our human propensity to find sanctity from the outside in. Discover the paradox of finding true liberation and sanctity only when you reexamine the condition of your heart and instead look inside out.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/23/20

Preaching: Rev. Scott Jones

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Matt.15:10-20

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw

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Gathering 153: “Moral Foundations – Authority/Subversion”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:36:52 -0700

What does “authority” mean for you? In the political sphere, it describes any of the moral principles legitimizing differences between individuals' rights and duties by virtue of their relationship with the state. In a familial sphere, it describes our lived experience with individuals who influence how we self-identify such as our parents and teachers. But how do we collectively decide the virtues of leadership and followership? And how do we not undermine legitimate authority or respect for our traditions as a society? The answer may be to simply change or reimagine our relationship with power. Jesus understood this. As an agent of subversion, Jesus modeled what it meant to be a light for the oppressed by listening to the needs of others and to be an authority for good.

On November 3rd, consider what “authority” means for you. Then empower your decision this election by aligning your choice with your own moral foundations.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/16/20

Preaching: ellie hutchison

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Micah 3:9-12

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw

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Gathering 152: “Moral Foundations – Loyalty”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:37:18 -0700

If you’re like most people, you are a member of at least one if not several groups. From geographical, ideological, and spiritual groups to your political affiliation, your identity is largely defined by being a part of a group. Social and evolutionary science tells us that group cohesion and longevity is based largely on a group’s ability to bond through in-group biases. While loyalty to the group and its biases can create solidarity, it can quickly turn toxic if another group (adversarial) is introduced. Jesus understood this. But instead of letting in-group biases create rivalry, he expanded his group to include adversaries, minorities, and the marginalized. How about you? When you reflect upon your loyalties, can you see beyond your group to be as inclusive? When November 3rd arrives, will you align your choices with those loyalties? Empower your decision this election by aligning your choice with your own moral foundations.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/09/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:38-40

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw

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Gathering 151: “Moral Foundations – Fairness”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:31:57 -0700

Does it ever pay to be selfish or are we naturally hardwired to be fair and altruistic? While the idea of fairness is largely subjective, it typically falls into one of three categories: deservedness, equality or equity. And while tensions and conflicts arise when a culture group choses one category of fairness over another, we can level the playing field simply by agreeing to accept what life hands us. When November 3rd arrives, ask yourself which candidates demonstrate fairness? Which candidates inspire that in you? Empower your decision this election by aligning your choice with your own moral foundations.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/02/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Matt.5:45

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw

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Gathering 150: “Moral Foundations – Care & Compassion”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:33:07 -0700

What does your moral foundations profile look like? Elections offer us the perfect opportunity to reflect upon our morals and intuitive ethics that shape our narratives and virtues. While the culture wars and populist movements are beginning to gain momentum, where do you stand? Join us this week for our new worship series, Moral Foundations, as Pastor Tony examines the first of six moral foundations, Care & Compassion. Culture tells us we are greedy and selfish by nature, but science tells us otherwise. Just as Jesus modeled care and compassion, we too are inherently kind and caring. When November 3rd arrives, ask yourself which candidates are caring and compassionate? Which candidates inspire that in you? Empower your decision this election by aligning your choice with your own moral foundations.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9/25/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:35-38

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Gathering 149: “Black Lives Matter”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 15:08:46 -0700

Black Lives Matter. This often-divisive civil rights movement has reshaped the ways in which we practice justice for our black and brown brothers and sisters. Christianity, too, has had its fair share of controversial shakeups dedicated to overturning the structures of societal inequalities. Take Liberation Theology. Although founded on the tenants of applying Christian faith to social action, it has been called Marxist and patriarchal. Join us this week as ellie hutchison, our Member in Discernment, examines the parallels of the Black Lives Movement with feminist liberation theology. Listen and learn of the origins of each and discover how at the core both exist to bring awareness to the oppressed and the marginalized. And how, like Jesus, both incorporate full humanity in their practice of justice. Discover what it could mean for our world and society if we were to reframe the way we practice justice, and simply make love real.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9/18/20

Preaching: ellie hutchison

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture References: Psalms 1:1-4; 139:14-15

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Gathering 148: “Fearless Sunday!”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:03:52 -0700

What is “Fearless Sunday”? This is a Sunday dedicated to the openness and honesty of all things theological from the pulpit. Several of you submitted your questions surrounding issues of Christian theology & belief for Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. to answer. Join us this week as your questions are presented to him to answer fearlessly, honestly and with no prior knowledge of their content (he did not see them ahead of time). Take a listen as Pastor Tony boldly shares his truths about his theological and social perspectives. By "outing" himself on matters of doctrine and practice, and sharing the ways he has evolved spiritually, he hopes to encourage you to do the same.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church, Phoenix, AZ on 09/11/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2, verse one and following

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Gathering 147: “Another Brick in the Wall”

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:13:43 -0700

We don’t need no education. We don’t need no thought control. Conformity. Pink Floyd’s 1979 rock opera and film “The Wall” addresses the consequences of conformity through art and song. Founding member, Roger Waters, describes the narrative as showing us “the self-isolating barrier we build over the course of our lives, and the "bricks in the wall" are the people and events that turn us inward and away from others.” We can connect with the message of The Wall because of its emotive power to remind us of what it feels to be powerless and at the mercy of others, be it governmental, societal or familial. Jesus, too, understood what it was to be pressured to conform and be a brick in the Judaean wall. Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines the issue of conformity and the implications of operating from a posture of fear to just be yourself. Listen and discover how Jesus’ example of courage can empower you to tear down the bricks in the wall that separate and keep you from making love real for others.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 09/04/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Mark 1:22

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw

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Gathering 146: “The In-Betweeners”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:32:45 -0700

All of us tend to think of ourselves as sensible and balanced with most of our good deeds outweighing the bad. Abraham, Christianity’s Old Testament patriarch, believed the same. However, in The Testament of Abraham, a part of the apocalyptic literature, Abraham is reluctant to die and face God’s impending judgement without first seeing the world. On an epic and mystical journey, Abraham discovers that in the midst of the dichotomy of good and bad deeds that determine whether or not a soul will pass through the gate to paradise or to eternal punishment, are the “in-betweeners”—those souls whose sins and righteous deeds are equally balanced. Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines The Testament of Abraham. In Abraham’s quest to find intervention for the “in-betweeners” from God, Abraham discovers where true compassion and love originates and the lessons that can be learned from this finding. In light of today’s conflicts and tensions in the name of social justice, listen and discover how you, like Abraham, can make love and compassion real for other “in-betweeners.”

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8/28/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Genesis 25:7-11

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Gathering 145: “Will you worship me when I’m dead?”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:52:01 -0700

Is it possible to make love real for another person, even when that person is deceased? For centuries, cultures have venerated the dead, especially one’s familial ancestors, out of a deep love and respect for the deceased. For many, this veneration stems from a core belief that the dead have a continued existence and may possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living. According to the record in Genesis, when Sarah, the wife of Christianity’s patriarch, Abraham, died, she was buried in Hebron. But why does the Bible include this story and what does it say about Christianity’s belief system for us today? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines the Genesis account of the burial of Abraham's wife, Sarah. When humanity looks to religion for a sense of comfort and reassurance after a loved one has died, is it possible to make room for other belief systems, be it Jewish, Muslim or Christian, to unite us rather than divide us?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8/21/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Genesis 23:1-4

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Gathering 144: “The Altar of War”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 15:53:36 -0700

Most Christians can agree that perhaps one of the most difficult Old Testament stories to understand, justify and share with the next generation is that of Abraham being asked by God to bind his son, Isaac, on an altar of sacrifice. There are many interpretations of the story, as well as parallels offered to Jesus’ own passion story. But what if there were a different way to interpret it? What if we saw it more as a parable than a story? Perhaps even a parable meant to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson about the altar of war? Join Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. as he examines the story of Abraham and Isaac and what it says about human sacrifice and war in a modern world. Listen and decide where your own comfort lies when it comes to sacrifice and the altar not only of war, but of your own conviction.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8/14/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture References: Genesis 22:2-13

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Gathering 143: “Promises, promises”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:04:00 -0700

Unfulfilled promises. We’ve all experienced them. When someone makes a declaration or a commitment to do or give something to us then fails, the consequences can send us in a tailspin. But what happens when it’s God who doesn’t fulfill a promise? Is God accountable or is it conditional upon you not holding up your end of the bargain? Do you become resentful and walk away from God? Is your belief about God conditional in return? And why does humanity look outside itself for answers? This week, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his worship series comparing the ancients’ point of view about morality to a 21st century perspective through the story of Abraham. Listen and discover Abraham’s response to God’s unfulfilled promise and what it says about trust. Although the answer isn’t always easy, perhaps the power ultimately resides in the divine within you?

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church, Phoenix, AZ on 08/07/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: ellie hutchison

Scripture Reference: Genesis 18:16-23

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Gathering 142: “How moral are you?”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:23:27 -0700

Be careful how you answer this! If you’re like most people, you believe that you have an above average sense of morality and are generally more trustworthy and honest than everyone else. But how does one develop this sense of morality? And what does it look like to be immoral? These questions have vexed mankind for centuries. The ancients tackled this moral versus immoral dichotomy through story. And while one might expect the protagonist and antagonist to logically line up with the dichotomy, that hasn’t always been the case. Join us this week as we begin a new worship series examining the values, principles and stories of Old Testament patriarch, Abraham, for a modern society. Listen as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. compares the ancients’ point of view about morality to a 21st century perspective through the story of Abraham. Explore the implications when being moral doesn’t always work out and why lessons about morality bear repeating in a world where making God’s love real isn’t always easy.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/31/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Genesis 12:10-20

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Gathering 141: “Evolving humans. Evolving God?”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:45:30 -0700

Brace yourself. What you’re about to hear may be unsettling. It may make you uneasy, hesitant and a tad uncomfortable. Most likely you’ll want to fall back on old answers, but hang for a moment and consider that the God in our world is still evolving. Or, perhaps, our understanding of God. Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines the evolution of humanity’s relationship with nature and with God. Explore how our 21st century view of God is more like those of the ancients than one might imagine. Listen and discover the beauty of learning to live in the mystery — the mystery of humanity, the mystery of our current pandemic, the mystery of nature, and the mystery of God him/her/it self.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7/24/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: ellie Hutchison

Scripture Reference: Romans 1: 18-23

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Gathering 140: “The Science of Relationships”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:15:27 -0700

This month we’ve been focusing on humanity’s relationship with the Earth and Environment. We’ve taken a hard look at the differences between a biblical point of view and that of a 21st century point of view shaped by science and postmodern reasoning. But what exactly is our relationship with nature itself? Is it harmonious or adversarial? Natural systems may have been transformed by humans but that does not mean we can control them. Join us this week as ellie hutchison, our Member in Discernment, examines the science of relationships and why it matters to our relationship with nature. Listen and discover how this interdependent relationship often mirrors how we actually relate to one another. Understand the impact that making God’s love real has not only for one another, but for nature itself.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7/17/20

Preaching: ellie hutchison

Scripture Reader: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture References: Leviticus 25:1-7

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Gathering 139: “The Green Dragon”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:08:02 -0700

If you want to draw a line in the sand, ask a Christian their view on climate change and global warming. Since the early 2000’s, this politically and economically divisive topic has managed to polarize Christians like few other topics. Do you believe we must act now to change our carbon footprint, or is it out of our control and a matter of God’s design? This week, Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. continues his worship series #earthmatters and examines the theology behind the arguments. Whether you agree with the science of the issue or view climate change and global warming as a threat to the Christian church, you can make a difference simply by being informed. In transformative times such as this, realize not only the power you have to make God’s love real, but to change the trajectory of climate change and global warming. Listen and discover four things to consider before choosing a side.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church, Phoenix, AZ on 07/10/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: ellie hutchison

Scripture Reference: Psalm 115: 14-16

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Gathering 138: “The Stage of Life”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0700

William Shakespeare once wrote, “All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” But what of the animals and creatures of the Earth? Join us as we begin a new worship series examining humanity’s relationship with the Earth and our environment. Throughout the Old Testament and wisdom literature, we find references to nature itself as an actor on the world’s stage and a rich tradition of personification of the elements of nature itself. Listen this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. compares the ancients’ point of view about nature with a 21st century lens matured by reasoning and scientific fact. Explore the possibilities for our world when we align our contemporary lens with that of ancient wisdom and make God’s love real for all the world’s players, including nature.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 07/02/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Psalm 65:12-13; Isaiah 24:4-5

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Gathering 137: “Male and Female, and…”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0700

Black and white. Light and dark. Good and evil. This binary way of cataloging and compartmentalizing our thoughts and experiences is useful when it comes to categorizing much about life. But what about gender identity? When it comes to one’s sexual and/or gender identity, culture has shifted from a simple binary classification, male or female, to include a number of varied identities on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Has religion and, in particular, Progressive Christianity kept pace with this complex and non-binary way of thinking about gender identity? Join us this PRIDE week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines the implications of using a traditional, binary and conditional Christian lens when it comes to loving and accepting transgender individuals. Explore why now more than ever is the time to align our open and affirming progressive doctrine with not only transgender and LGBTQIA+ individuals, but all marginalized human beings. Listen and discover the impact we can make when we not only love and accept but affirm the beautiful spectrum of humanity with its varied colors, races and yes, gender identities.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6/26/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Interviewee: ellie hutchison (she/her/hers/they/them/theirs), Member in Discernment, Beatitudes Church

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Gathering 136: “People of Integrity”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0700

Most of us strive to live a life of honesty and integrity. Our scripture verses this week from Proverbs reflects this very idea and tells of a father speaking wisdom over his children to live a life of integrity. But in a modern framework, what exactly does a life of integrity look like? In a society where living a life of integrity seems to run counter to culture’s ethos of every person for themselves, to edify and challenge the norm takes courage and intentionality. Join Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. this week for a look at how to live a life of integrity as endorsed by Jesus and the legacy of the church. Discover three steps you can take to harmonize your ethical principles and values with that of the rest of society and the world. See how this journey into wholeness can benefit and empower not only yourself, but all of humanity.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 6/19/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture References: Proverbs 4:20-27

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Gathering 135: “Silence is Violence”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0700

Outrage. Recent events and protests across America have reignited our nation’s outcry for justice and racial equality with the nation’s police force once again in the hot seat. With a current statistic of 1 out of every 1,000 black men being killed by a police officer, the narrative looks all too familiar and undeniably systemic. Our continued silence in this matter is problematic and an egregious act that can no longer be employed or tolerated. But how do we as evolving Christians go about framing a new narrative of equality and encourage others to do the same? How do we lend a voice that is both effective and loud? Listen this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines the nation’s policing problem and white privilege. Jesus came so that all people could have life! Discover four things we can do as Christians to realign ourselves and our spheres of influence with Jesus’ admonition to care for the least of these and to live life to its fullest. Let’s work together to change the narrative and tangibly make God’s love real by unapologetically refusing to be silent.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church, Phoenix, AZ on 06/12/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:5-10

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"Persistent."

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0700

This week America again reached a civil rights tipping point following the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement. And while his death was indeed tragic sparking an unprecedented movement of protest against inequality and systemic racism present throughout our society, for many of us, the civil unrest and angst accompanying the protest seemed more a natural consequence of weeks of pent up frustration following the shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic than purely injustice. So how can we make this movement mean more? How do we avoid falling back into the old way of thinking and force ourselves to think differently? Persistence. We invite you this week to listen to a special message from Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. as he explores the long enduring maxim that persistence pays off. Referencing Jesus’ parable in Luke 18, Pastor Tony examines the power one yields by simply being persistent. Listen and discover four tangible practices you can employ to build God up in the world and restore peace. Join us as we radically and persistently make God’s love real for all in a time such as this.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/05/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Luke 18:1-8

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Gathering 133: “Be Like Mike”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0700

Human dignity. Events of the past week in the United States over the suspected racially-charged death of George Floyd have caused every citizen to re-evaluate this basic quality of life. But what does human dignity look like? From what source can one derive dignity and value as a human being? And what does it mean to attribute value to another person? One of the greatest NBA basketball players of all time, Michael Jordan, set the bar high in the 1990’s by showing the world what success looked like. Gatorade’s infamous ad campaign capitalized on his image of success and encouraged us to “be like Mike.” Listen today as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines human dignity and its source. Explore the underlying principle as evolving Christians that we can employ to create an awareness of not only our own value and worth, but to honor that in others. Discover how this awareness can inform our decisions to make God’s love real in a time such as now and into the future.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5/28/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:26-28

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Gathering 132: “Care About Health Care”

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 26 May 2020 16:00:00 -0700

We have an incredible opportunity before us. You have an incredible opportunity before you. The COVID-19 crisis presents the perfect opportunity for all of us to reexamine, revise and reform our current health care system in America. Now, before you tune out thinking church is neither the place nor platform to posture a political stance on a polarizing topic such as this, join us as we consider instead the underlying spiritual values of this issue. Listen as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines health care in our country in relation to our core values as Christians and humanity. Explore a new way of looking at health care that can inform our decisions and help us to not only live in the tension of individualism versus social solidarity, but live out our duty and responsibility to those core values in such a way as to make God’s love real.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 5/22/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Luke 15:1-7

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Gathering 131: “Sticks and Stones”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:30:00 -0700

Words are powerful. A single word can convey the speaker’s intention both positively and negatively. Our world has been turned upside-down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cacophony of words we’ve had to digest over the past weeks and months to make our world a safer place has been overwhelming. But regardless of the noise, you don’t have to be a great orator to make a difference with your words. Join Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. this week for a look at how our words can break into the chaos and provide peace and healing during this difficult time. Discover three things you can do to craft your words to make a difference for our shared commission to make God’s love real for others today and for tomorrow.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4/15/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture References: Proverbs 11:12; James 3:1-12

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Gathering 130: Risk Taking and Being Fierce

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 11 May 2020 15:00:00 -0700

Who are the mothers of the world? This Mother’s Day is most certainly one like no other we’ve ever experienced. With the COVID-19 pandemic confining most of us to our homes, many of us have had to redefine what it looks like to celebrate our mother figures. Despite the restrictions of hunkering down and exercising caution, the pandemic may have actually provided us with the perfect opportunity to reflect on and to broaden our definition of mothering. Listen as our guest speaker, ellie hutchison, examines what it means to mother within this unique moment in history. Discover a new narrative for mothering to take with us as we reemerge on the other side of the pandemic. A narrative that emboldens mothers and other-mothers with a fierce spirit that takes risks and loves on humanity unapologetically.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church, Phoenix, AZ on 05/08/20

Preaching: ellie hutchison

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Matthew 25:14-27

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Gathering 129: Trust Me

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 04 May 2020 12:30:00 -0700

In a time such as now, the idea of trust in ourselves, humanity and even in God is tenuous and absent for many. How can trust be restored during a pandemic? What about after the pandemic? What voice can you trust? We invite you to listen and experience this week's message from Pastor Jim Meadows as he explores the many ways in which people find certainty. Listen and discover the peace of mind and reassurance one can find when you zero in on the one single voice, that of the divine, that can restore your hope and encourage you to invite trust back into your heart and mind. Then watch as all other voices fade away and certainty resides once again.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 05/01/20

Preaching: Rev. Jim Meadow

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:5-6

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Gathering 128: “Open Gates and Strangers”

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:40:00 -0700

Why did God allow the COVID-19 pandemic? Explanations abound if you Google search this very question. Quite often scholarship points to scripture’s Old Testament story of the two cities of Sodom and Gomorrah when God revealed to Abraham that the cities were to be destroyed for their grave sins in particular those associated with homosexual acts. Many take up this mantle and run saying we are being punished by God with this pandemic for our wicked ways. But within a modern framework, is this story really a viable explanation for our current crisis? Join Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. this week as he examines this Old Testament story from a 21st century perspective. Explore a new way of looking at the story and discover a new lesson to replace that which is no longer working. Learn two insights this new perspective not only says about our view of God, but our response to the pandemic and the challenge that will come if we miss the real lesson of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4/24/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference from the Torah: Genesis 19:1-11

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Gathering 127: Well Aren’t We Special

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:45:00 -0700

One of the most powerful of human needs is the need for significance. To feel special and unique is a need common to all human beings. In times of crisis, such as the current global pandemic, not only do we want to know that we matter to others, we want to be seen and not isolated. Often times we turn to God to reaffirm our significance. Historically, we see this happening to the Israelites when they were taken into captivity by the Babylonians. The writer of Genesis introduces us to the Hebrew patriarch, Abraham, who is found special in the eyes of God. For the Israelites in captivity, they identified with Abraham in order to reclaim their lost sense of purpose and significance. Join Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. this week for a look at the shifting views of God throughout the Old Testament history and how it relates to our current situation. Examine the two ways in which we respond to the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic and what it says about our evolving view of God. Discover the importance of unifying that view of God amongst us all to face not only the current pandemic, but the threats and challenges of tomorrow.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 4/17/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: ellie hutchison

Scripture Reference from the Torah: Genesis 12:1-9

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Gathering 126: Freeing Easter

Beatitudes Church — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:10:00 -0700

This Easter Sunday is certainly one like no other we’ve ever experienced. With the COVID-19 pandemic confining most of us to our homes, an in-person worship experience was not possible. This change in how we experienced Easter was both familiar and communal, yet strange and secluded at the same time. And although Jesus’ Easter story has not changed, we invite you to reconsider your interpretation of it today from a new perspective. To veer from a literal focus of this 2000-year-old event of the past and its future promises, to the magic and beauty of the story for us today here and now. Listen as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. and ellie hutchison apply the wisdom of the Easter story to our world today. Explore how to live in the dichotomy of the story as both dark and light, and to sit in the tomb of your own psychological and emotional struggles and heal. Discover what it means to live life abundantly as Jesus admonished by being true to the Easter story and how to carry this discovery with you out into the world once the proverbial stone is rolled away from all of our tombs and we can reemerge on the other side of the pandemic.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church, Phoenix, AZ on 04/11/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. and ellie hutchison

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Mark 16:1-4

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Gathering 125: Search for Certainty

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0700

No doubt you are probably navigating the COVID-19 pandemic with a heightened level of uncertainty. With the multitude of mixed messages we receive daily from our leaders and the media at large, a feeling of certainty is at a premium today. Who do you trust? Where do you put your faith? Is it perfunctory to just give it over to God? Join Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. this week as he explores the many ways in which people find certainty. Listen and discover the two sources Jesus turned to find certainty in times of trouble and doubt. Do these sources still work for us today through a 21st century lens? Or is it valuable to perhaps reimagine the God of Jesus’ time? Be encouraged to wrestle and ponder these topics in spiritual community with us at Beatitudes Church where all individuals can have authentic and honest discussions in a space of safety and solidarity. Regain your sense of certainty to carry you through to the other side of COVID-19.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 04/05/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: ellie hutchison

Scripture Reference: Luke 19:28-38

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Gathering 124: Solidarity

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:30:00 -0700

Unity. Solidarity. What does that look like today? In a world of uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic, the scope of solidarity in fighting it has widened to a global scale with no one immune from the virus. Today’s scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 12 harkens to an ancient creed from the early followers of Jesus who also resolved to unite all followers of Jesus in solidarity as one. Join Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. for a look at how this ancient creed can offer us wisdom today. Discover an alternative reading of this creed that is better aligned with humanity’s global scale effort to combat the pandemic making those words a reality to live out today.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3/28/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn

Scripture Reference: Selected portions from 1 Corinthians 12

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Gathering 123: Christianity and Toilet Paper

Beatitudes Church — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0700

Ever gone surfing or dreamed of riding the waves? How did it make you feel? Perhaps a little nervous and anxious? Maybe even a little fearful? As you may well know or can imagine, surfing is a risky business teeming with anticipation and uncertainty. Navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic is much like surfing. Join Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. for a look at our response to the pandemic in relation to sacred writings and Jesus’ admonition to not be afraid. Discover three ways in which you can navigate and ride the waves of fear and uncertainty of the pandemic and realign yourself with a more manageable response.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 3/22/20

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Scripture Reader: ellie hutchison

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 31:8; 1 John 4:18; Isaiah 43:1

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