Bible, Children, Jesus, Parables, Salvation, Series
Jesus states that unless you become like a child you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. In this eight-part series, Rev. Eric Elnes Ph.D. guides us into astonishing insight when views Jesus’ parables and teachings through the eyes of children – insight...
Bible, Galatians, Grace, Pauline Theology, Series
An unconventional journey through Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Cantankerous and controversial, Paul remains one of Christianity’s most intriguing and influential characters. This six-part series provides surprising insight for our lives today. Join...
Abraham, Bible, Bible Archetypes, Exodus, Joseph, Liberation, Moses, Noah, Salvation, Sarah, Series, Trust
An African-American folk expression claims that God can make a way out of no way. This six-week series lead by Rev. Eric Elnes Ph.D., explores familiar Hebrew stories of despair and deliverance. Noah, Abraham, Joseph, and Moses each persevered with God’s help amidst...
Beatitudes, Bible, Jesus' Teachings, Justice, Life's Struggles, Series
This nine part series digs deep into a revolutionary exploration of some of Jesus’ most often quoted – and misunderstood – teachings. Lead by Rev. Eric Elnes, Ph.D. this is one of Darkwood Brew’s most popular video series. The Be@itudes brings together scholars,...
Bible, Council of Chalcedon, Divinity of Jesus, Humanity of Jesus, Imago Dei, Incarnation, Jesus, Questions of Faith, Series
In the 5th century, the Council of Chalcedon declared that Jesus was both fully human and fully divine. In this series, we will explore this belief with new eyes, looking deeply into what was most human about Jesus as a way of seeing through to the Imago Dei –...
Bible, Poetry, Psalms, Series
Writer Anne Lamott says she has two favorite prayers: “Thanks, thanks, thanks” and “Help, help, help!” This 8-part series helps participants communicate more honestly with each other, and with God, by showing a wide range prayerful response to life’s triumphs and...
Astronomy, Bible, Evolution, Evolutionary Biology, Faith and Reason, Faith and Science, Genetics, Physics, Series
In partnership with the Adler Planetarium in Chicago as well as with the Clergy Letter Project, this series explores how recent scientific theories about the creation and evolution of the universe can help us re-imagine the universe and our place within it. Guests...
1 Corinthians 6, 1 Corinthians 7, Bible, Genesis 18, Homosexuality, Jesus, Leviticus 18, Leviticus 20, LGBT, Romans 1, Same-Sex Marriage, Series
What does the Bible say about God’s love? Who does God love? What is God’s love? How can we love each other because “God first loved us?” This series explores the story of God’s love in the Bible, how it relates to how we love each other, especially talking about...
Bible, Jesus, Jesus' Disciples, Jesus' Healings, Mary Magdalene, Matthew, Paralytic, Series
This Series looks at the most extreme outcasts in the Gospels in order to explore the question: If Jesus treated “X,Y, and Z persons” this way, then how can we treat “A, B, and C persons” with less respect than Jesus did these others? Guests Included: Steve Knight,...
Bible, Grace, Love Wins, Salvation, Series, Universalism Debate
Rob Bell’s book ‘Love Wins’ rocked American Christianity with a message of God’s grace for all people. This four-part series lead by Rev. Eric Elnes Ph.D. explores how it works in our life and what it means to people in our communities and around the world. Whether...
