Commons Church in Marda Loop Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/commons-church-in-marda-loop For more than a decade, Commons has gathered people around the life and teachings of Jesus in Calgary. Now we're taking the next step—becoming a church rooted not just in one place, but in neighbourhoods across our city. Our Marda Loop parish shares the same approach to teaching, vision, and values as our Kensington community while becoming a local gathering shaped by the people, rhythms, and stories of this neighbourhood. Whether you've been part of Commons for years, you're exploring faith for the first time, or you're simply looking for a community to belong to, we'd love to welcome you. Commons Church 786c63cf-44a1-52db-8a24-4a880cb97149 yes en Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:25:34 -0700 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:07:11 -0700 https://www.commons.church https://img.transistorcdn.com/jO2PbNI4U2_yhu6wWC6GwRqyYsdGCzulIXLuXYvOFdw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lN2Zl/MjBlNzRlOTIwYjU4/NjlkY2NiZGY3NGM4/YWJlYy5wbmc.jpg Commons Church in Marda Loop https://www.commons.church episodic Commons Church For more than a decade, Commons has gathered people around the life and teachings of Jesus in Calgary. Now we're taking the next step—becoming a church rooted not just in one place, but in neighbourhoods across our city. Our Marda Loop parish shares the same approach to teaching, vision, and values as our Kensington community while becoming a local gathering shaped by the people, rhythms, and stories of this neighbourhood. Whether you've been part of Commons for years, you're exploring faith for the first time, or you're simply looking for a community to belong to, we'd love to welcome you. For more than a decade, Commons has gathered people around the life and teachings of Jesus in Calgary. Commons Church No No How to Read the Bible as a Conversation Not a Weapon - Jeremy Duncan 1 1 4 4 How to Read the Bible as a Conversation Not a Weapon - Jeremy Duncan full 7ecd7e70-f831-440b-9d6e-18ae6650397f https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc610ca2 What if the Bible was never meant to win arguments? 

When we're confused, afraid or disillusioned, it's tempting to treat scripture like ammunition, tossing verses back and forth until someone runs out. But that isn't how the scriptures work, and it isn't how they came to us.

In this message, Jeremy Duncan walks the road to Emmaus (Luke 24) with two heartbroken disciples who know all the right verses and still can't recognize the risen Jesus walking beside them. Along the way he looks at two proverbs that contradict each other (Proverbs 26:4–5), what "all Scripture is God-breathed" in 2 Timothy 3:16–17 meant to its first readers, and how the idea of inspiration shifted from a living, life-giving breath toward word-for-word dictation in documents like the 1978 Chicago Statement on Inerrancy.

From the breath of life in Genesis 2 to the dry bones of Ezekiel 37, this is an invitation to read the Bible as a conversation rather than a rulebook, and to listen for the story that restores our hope and leads us back to Jesus.

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When we're confused, afraid or disillusioned, it's tempting to treat scripture like ammunition, tossing verses back and forth until someone runs out. But that isn't how the scriptures work, and it isn't how they came to us.

In this message, Jeremy Duncan walks the road to Emmaus (Luke 24) with two heartbroken disciples who know all the right verses and still can't recognize the risen Jesus walking beside them. Along the way he looks at two proverbs that contradict each other (Proverbs 26:4–5), what "all Scripture is God-breathed" in 2 Timothy 3:16–17 meant to its first readers, and how the idea of inspiration shifted from a living, life-giving breath toward word-for-word dictation in documents like the 1978 Chicago Statement on Inerrancy.

From the breath of life in Genesis 2 to the dry bones of Ezekiel 37, this is an invitation to read the Bible as a conversation rather than a rulebook, and to listen for the story that restores our hope and leads us back to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:25:34 -0700 Commons Church Watch on YouTube Commons Church 1854 What if the Bible was never meant to win arguments? 

When we're confused, afraid or disillusioned, it's tempting to treat scripture like ammunition, tossing verses back and forth until someone runs out. But that isn't how the scriptures work, and it isn't how they came to us.

In this message, Jeremy Duncan walks the road to Emmaus (Luke 24) with two heartbroken disciples who know all the right verses and still can't recognize the risen Jesus walking beside them. Along the way he looks at two proverbs that contradict each other (Proverbs 26:4–5), what "all Scripture is God-breathed" in 2 Timothy 3:16–17 meant to its first readers, and how the idea of inspiration shifted from a living, life-giving breath toward word-for-word dictation in documents like the 1978 Chicago Statement on Inerrancy.

From the breath of life in Genesis 2 to the dry bones of Ezekiel 37, this is an invitation to read the Bible as a conversation rather than a rulebook, and to listen for the story that restores our hope and leads us back to Jesus.

]]> No Why You Need Spiritual Ancestors - Bobbi Salkeld 1 1 3 3 Why You Need Spiritual Ancestors - Bobbi Salkeld full f0ae2305-e825-48a1-844a-edc571b8af4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/822c5a65 In this sermon on Hebrews 11–12:2, Bobbi explores "learning to listen to ancestors." The message reclaims Christian tradition not as a restrictive relic to escape, but as an inherited wisdom that anchors people against isolation and everyday pressures. 

By examining how the writer of Hebrews reframes flawed historical figures and presents Jesus as the pioneer and finish line of faith, Bobbi illustrates how individual struggles are part of a shared, interconnected marathon where past and present believers are perfected together. 

Ultimately, listening to spiritual ancestors equips us to enter fully into our own human experience, finding endurance in the surrounding "cloud of witnesses" and taking up the responsibility to live faithfully so that we, too, become good ancestors for the generations to come.

Hebrews 11–12:2

]]> In this sermon on Hebrews 11–12:2, Bobbi explores "learning to listen to ancestors." The message reclaims Christian tradition not as a restrictive relic to escape, but as an inherited wisdom that anchors people against isolation and everyday pressures. 

By examining how the writer of Hebrews reframes flawed historical figures and presents Jesus as the pioneer and finish line of faith, Bobbi illustrates how individual struggles are part of a shared, interconnected marathon where past and present believers are perfected together. 

Ultimately, listening to spiritual ancestors equips us to enter fully into our own human experience, finding endurance in the surrounding "cloud of witnesses" and taking up the responsibility to live faithfully so that we, too, become good ancestors for the generations to come.

Hebrews 11–12:2

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:11:54 -0700 Commons Church Watch on YouTube Commons Church 1929 In this sermon on Hebrews 11–12:2, Bobbi explores "learning to listen to ancestors." The message reclaims Christian tradition not as a restrictive relic to escape, but as an inherited wisdom that anchors people against isolation and everyday pressures. 

By examining how the writer of Hebrews reframes flawed historical figures and presents Jesus as the pioneer and finish line of faith, Bobbi illustrates how individual struggles are part of a shared, interconnected marathon where past and present believers are perfected together. 

Ultimately, listening to spiritual ancestors equips us to enter fully into our own human experience, finding endurance in the surrounding "cloud of witnesses" and taking up the responsibility to live faithfully so that we, too, become good ancestors for the generations to come.

Hebrews 11–12:2

]]> No Finding God in the Unexpected Stranger - Bobbi Salkeld 1 1 2 2 Finding God in the Unexpected Stranger - Bobbi Salkeld full 49625ac4-6674-4ecb-a61f-afb6d5709ddf https://share.transistor.fm/s/d94fcf31 In the series “Learning to Listen,” Bobbi explores the story of Abraham and Sarah being promised a son. Examining Abraham’s hospitality toward three strange travelers at the oaks of Mamre, she shows how welcoming the unfamiliar leads to a divine encounter, or "theophanic revelation." 

Drawing a parallel to her own move from rural Saskatchewan to San Francisco — where trying new foods broadened her perspective — Bobbi encourages us to consider how welcoming the unknown can expand our world and unexpectedly reveal the presence of God.

Genesis 18:1-15

]]> In the series “Learning to Listen,” Bobbi explores the story of Abraham and Sarah being promised a son. Examining Abraham’s hospitality toward three strange travelers at the oaks of Mamre, she shows how welcoming the unfamiliar leads to a divine encounter, or "theophanic revelation." 

Drawing a parallel to her own move from rural Saskatchewan to San Francisco — where trying new foods broadened her perspective — Bobbi encourages us to consider how welcoming the unknown can expand our world and unexpectedly reveal the presence of God.

Genesis 18:1-15

]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:17:47 -0700 Commons Church Watch on YouTube Commons Church 1801 In the series “Learning to Listen,” Bobbi explores the story of Abraham and Sarah being promised a son. Examining Abraham’s hospitality toward three strange travelers at the oaks of Mamre, she shows how welcoming the unfamiliar leads to a divine encounter, or "theophanic revelation." 

Drawing a parallel to her own move from rural Saskatchewan to San Francisco — where trying new foods broadened her perspective — Bobbi encourages us to consider how welcoming the unknown can expand our world and unexpectedly reveal the presence of God.

Genesis 18:1-15

]]> No Finding God in Loving Your Neighbour - Marda Loop Launch - Bobbi Salkeld 1 1 1 1 Finding God in Loving Your Neighbour - Marda Loop Launch - Bobbi Salkeld full e2b7814f-d0eb-4618-bd62-6e9172f753e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4145a60c Marking the launch of Commons Church in Marda Loop, Bobbi explores what it means to truly listen to our neighbours through the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. 

Far from a moral lesson on basic kindness, Jesus’ parable invites us into an expanding vision of faith — one that moves past rigid boundaries and passive rules into active, extravagant care. 

By broadening our definition of "neighbour" from those who look or think like us to anyone who needs our help, we uncover a profound truth: when we bend low to enter into the pain of others, we don't just bring healing to our community — we participate in the way of Jesus to make all things new.

Luke 10:25-37

]]> Marking the launch of Commons Church in Marda Loop, Bobbi explores what it means to truly listen to our neighbours through the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. 

Far from a moral lesson on basic kindness, Jesus’ parable invites us into an expanding vision of faith — one that moves past rigid boundaries and passive rules into active, extravagant care. 

By broadening our definition of "neighbour" from those who look or think like us to anyone who needs our help, we uncover a profound truth: when we bend low to enter into the pain of others, we don't just bring healing to our community — we participate in the way of Jesus to make all things new.

Luke 10:25-37

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:34:10 -0700 Commons Church Watch on YouTube Commons Church 1673 Marking the launch of Commons Church in Marda Loop, Bobbi explores what it means to truly listen to our neighbours through the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. 

Far from a moral lesson on basic kindness, Jesus’ parable invites us into an expanding vision of faith — one that moves past rigid boundaries and passive rules into active, extravagant care. 

By broadening our definition of "neighbour" from those who look or think like us to anyone who needs our help, we uncover a profound truth: when we bend low to enter into the pain of others, we don't just bring healing to our community — we participate in the way of Jesus to make all things new.

Luke 10:25-37

]]> No Soft Launch Week Three - Theology of Beauty - Bobbi Salkeld 1 1 Soft Launch Week Three - Theology of Beauty - Bobbi Salkeld bonus b5429700-c0e7-457e-9243-c39097114922 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e73e2eb1 As Commons prepares to launch its new Marda Loop parish, Bobbi wraps up our soft-launch series with a look at Matthew 4 and a theology of beauty. Exploring Jesus’ call along the Sea of Galilee, the power of art, and the transcendent nature of God, this message invites us beyond transactional faith into a captivating encounter with the Divine. 

Discover how recovering a vision of Jesus as the Beautiful One can heal us, shape our longings, and inspire us to build a beautiful community together.

]]> As Commons prepares to launch its new Marda Loop parish, Bobbi wraps up our soft-launch series with a look at Matthew 4 and a theology of beauty. Exploring Jesus’ call along the Sea of Galilee, the power of art, and the transcendent nature of God, this message invites us beyond transactional faith into a captivating encounter with the Divine. 

Discover how recovering a vision of Jesus as the Beautiful One can heal us, shape our longings, and inspire us to build a beautiful community together.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:16:40 -0700 Commons Church Commons Church 1653 As Commons prepares to launch its new Marda Loop parish, Bobbi wraps up our soft-launch series with a look at Matthew 4 and a theology of beauty. Exploring Jesus’ call along the Sea of Galilee, the power of art, and the transcendent nature of God, this message invites us beyond transactional faith into a captivating encounter with the Divine. 

Discover how recovering a vision of Jesus as the Beautiful One can heal us, shape our longings, and inspire us to build a beautiful community together.

]]> No Soft Launch Week Two - Bobbi Salkeld 1 1 Soft Launch Week Two - Bobbi Salkeld full 1d80d7c9-63c9-4102-b72d-b152774a3b9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cb5b718 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:57:16 -0700 Commons Church Commons Church 1534 No Soft Launch Week One - Bobbi Salkeld 1 1 Soft Launch Week One - Bobbi Salkeld bonus 431916e1-59ba-4ceb-bc32-9c3b6b5fb387 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9eae2a89 Commons Church in Marda Loop lunches on September 20, 2026

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