Bible, Lord's Prayer, Series
If you think the Lord’s Prayer is yesterday’s news, think again. Lead by Darkwood Brew host Rev. Eric Elnes Ph.D., this series probes ancient meaning and modern relevance in the one prayer we all say, but rarely examine. ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ engages scholars,...
Bible, Book Listening for the Heartbeat of God, Celtic Christianity, Creation, Environment, Genesis, John Phillip Newell, Series, Spirituality
“Are we blessing the Earth or destroying it? Modern science and ancient Celtic Christianity both suggest a better way of being – exercising an ethic of stewardship, not dominion. Join us for “On Earth As it Is In Heaven,” a provocative seven-week Darkwood Brew series,...
Bible, Connecting With God, Creativity, Design, Design Theory, Series, Spirituality
Brian McLaren calls Troy Bronsink’s book, Drawn In: A Creative Process for Artists, Activists and Jesus Followers, a “fresh vision of God that draws us into a new way of being.” In this series featuring in-depth conversations between Troy Bronsink and Rev. Eric Elnes,...
Amos, Bible, Economic Justice, Faith and Economics, Frank Schaeffer, Prophets, Series, Social Justice, Wealth and Poverty
Pop quiz: What does an 8th Century Jewish shepherd have to say about the modern economy, the 1%, and politics as usual? Join Darkwood Brew’s Rev. Eric Elnes, Ph.D. for in-depth conversation over six weeks with Frank Schaeffer as they explore the precarious art...
Bible, Christian Mysticism, Contemplation, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Prayer, Series
This series looks at many ways that the voice of God speaks to us, and explores things we can do to strengthen that connection. From meditation and music to study and social action, guests Yvette Flunder, Jack Levison, Carl McColman, Bruce Epperly, Phileena...
Advent, Bible, Christmas, Current Series, Esther, Incarnation, Infancy Narratives, Isaiah, Jesus' Birth, Matthew 1-2, Series
This scripture of Advent and Christmas paint a picture of the world Jesus was born into as one not so different, in many ways, than our own. How did that unlikely and even hostile environment nurture such a fragile incarnation of peace and hope? This 5-part Advent...
Benefits of Slowing Down, Bible, Busyness, Connecting With God, Hope of God, Lent, Pleasure of God, Rhythm of God, Series, Sovereignty of God, Spirituality, Yoke of God
Mahatma Gandhi said, “There is more to life than increasing its speed.” If it seems like the world keeps moving faster, and you along with it, there is another way. This six-part series, lead by Rev. Eric Elnes Ph.D., explores the personal and spiritual benefits that...
Advent, Bible, Christmas, Isaiah, Jesus, Prophets, Series
Tired of waiting? Hate to wait? In this series Darkwood Brew tackles waiting by learning and training to wait. Based on a book by Presbyterian pastor Greg Glover, Wait Training: Heaven is the Road, we explore what the Bible can teach us about waiting, and why it’s...
Authorship, Bible, Christian Doctrine, Colossians, Epistles, Jesus, Paul, Salvation, Series
How do things get turned so upside down? What’s God doing these days? Can anybody make sense of how crazy things seem to be? With questions like these, Darkwood Brew heads into the Bible and the book of Colossians to see how we might get some insight. Based on a book...
Adam and Eve, Bible, Cain and Abel, Christian Doctrine, Genesis, Grace, Original Blessing, Original Sin, Series, The Flood, Tower of Babel
Put away your flannel-graphs because this study of Genesis is anything but one-dimensional. Join guests Kevin Miller, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Reinhilde Ruprecht, Terence Fretheim, Chip Bouzard, and Beth Johnson, for a series that will challenge what you think you know about...
