Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA

Penny delves into life’s reality – it’s a choice… be bad or good. Each of us can do either. What would a Good Shepherd do? What does civility look like? What type of world do we wish to live in… to create… to leave to a future generation? Do we follow the model of the Good Shepherd or ??? Come – let’s explore. Let your life shine as an example of the Good Shepherd. Be present with Christ here and how – let your light, your love, the radical power of Jesus Christ deep within shine in your life… and share it. Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on the Gospel of John, Chapter 10, verses 1-10, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again. Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A weekly progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens). LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app. SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com Please note: At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Do you see? Penny examines blindness as Jesus heals a man born blind with mud made from his spit. Imagine seeing the world for the first time by breaking the barriers of blindness. The local community questions what is happening – who did it – why? They knew the blind man as a beggar, not part of their community - although he knew them. He lived with them, heard their stories, and had always been very present in the community. The community responded and drove him out. Jesus found him and asked: “Do you believe?” He said: “Lord, I believe.” The blind man had always been and was part of God’s spiritual community, although at times he was challenged by society. Let Christ be present with you here and how – let your light, your love, the radical power of Jesus Christ deep within shine in your life… and share it. Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on the Gospel of John, Chapter 9, verses 1-12, and 35-41, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing one verse of Amazing Grace. Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A weekly progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens). LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app. SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com Please note: At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

“Peace be with you.” Penny explores the peace that healed the disciples who were in lockdown, paralyzed by doubt and fear. Have you ever experienced that type of fear and the peace that heals? The disciples were hiding in fear. Jesus had died on the cross. Doubt and fear filled their hearts - so they hid. Jesus appeared to them and said: “Peace be with you.” He was not angry. He was not filled with hatred that he had been betrayed by some, dismissed by others, and that all were paralyzed in fear not living in the love he had encouraged. Rather, he shared his peace. Find peace. Experience God’s peace that heals. It’s free and all around us – be open to God’s free gift of peace and love.   Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on the Gospel of John, Chapter 20, verses 19-31, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing Go Tell It On the Mountain.   Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A weekly progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).   For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com   Please note: At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Jesus is dead. His body is gone! At times gratefulness can be hard. Penny explores Mary’s gratefulness at the empty tomb of Jesus. …It was a dark morning. Jesus was dead. Mary visits the tomb and discovers it empty. Jesus’ body is gone! Who took it? Mary runs back to tell the other disciples. They run to the tomb. Upon entering the tomb, indeed Jesus’ body is gone. The disciples return home. Mary stays at the tomb. Weeps. Two angels and a gardener appear – then Jesus makes himself known and says: “Mary!” Mary responds… come, listen, discover the rest of the story… gratefulness in uncertain times. Join DaRevsUSA, Penny and Bill, as they explore and reflect on the Gospel of John, Chapter 20, verses 1-18, share in the Lord’s prayer, and join in singing Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise. Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A weekly progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens). LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app. SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com Please note: At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

DRVS newscasters Penny and Bill report Breaking News, Jesus is alive after having been crucified. Not the traditional Easter/Resurrection Sunday story, this story examines the struggle that Jesus’ resurrection created for those who knew him personally including Doubting Thomas. Join the journey as Penny and Bill share the story of Jesus appearing after his death as told through the gospel of John and our reporter on the street Pastor Penny. Pastor Penny interviews eyewitness Ellie, that is Ellie the elephant from the Zoo (yes, our hometown Brookfield, IL has the world famous Zoo). Join in singing one verse of Amazing Grace, How Powerful that Gift by Bill Ressl. Come join the journey, be grateful for the gift that is the resurrection and transformation… and see what God has planned. Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A weekly progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens). LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app. SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com Please note: At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

DRVS newscasters Penny and Bill report Breaking News, the story of Good Friday, Jesus is dead. Delve deep into the story of Good Friday through reports from four reporters who are on the street reporting the events as they unfold… Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Jesus is dead. It is finished. Or is it? Come see what God has planned. We’ll hear the stories of Good Friday from the four gospels, pray, and sing On that Same Day to the tune of Amazing Grace written by Bill Ressl. Come join the journey and see what God has planned.   Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A weekly progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens).     LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app.   SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com   Please note: At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Penny and Bill share the story of Good Friday through prayer, singing, and scripture. Good Friday commemorates the day Jesus died. It is a time to reflect as well as imagine the complexities of that moment in time for those who unlike us did not yet know the rest of the story… that Jesus would raise from the dead a few days later. Join the journey as Penny and Bill share the story of Jesus’ last hours as told through the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Pray and enjoy listening to new lyrics for the hymn Amazing Grace known as On that Same Day by Bill Ressl, that brings the story alive in new ways. Come join the journey, be grateful for the gift that is Good Friday, and see what God has planned. Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A weekly progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens). LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app. SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com Please note: At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Bill looks at free will, the choices we make that become our destiny, the legacy we leave behind. What we do or don’t do has consequences. What impact do our actions have for our life and those around us – destroy or nurture? Today we look at the story of a barren fig tree, the gardener, and the landowner. The landowner wants the barren fig tree cut down - the gardener suggests giving it one more year, one more chance. What happens? Do we make informed choices or do not? What does it mean to have freedom? What does it mean that our choices inform our destiny and the destiny of others – the legacy of our actions? Together we’ll share and reflect on scripture from Luke 13:1-9, pray, and join in the song singing Our People are Dying, a reflective ballad Bill wrote in August 2020. Come join the journey and see what God has planned. Awaken Kindness by DaRevsUSA, a podcast. A weekly progressive podcast looking at the stories of the Bible that enhance self-care and wellness. Hosted by DaRevsUSA, Rev Dr Penny Taylor and Rev Dr Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens). LISTEN: On your favorite podcast app. SUBSCRIBE: Discover Premium commercial free early listening on Podbean For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com Please note: At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Bill examines the dynamics and forms of life leading to growth or destruction – which do we value? Today we meet Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and Judas who questions Mary’s actions of “wasting” expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet. Mary had an intentionality to her actions – focused on love and Jesus that at times can seem a bit strange to the forms of society then and now. Together we’ll share and reflect on scripture John 12:1-8, pray, and join in the song singing Take My Life. Come, let us explore the potentials of vitality and growth as well as all the possibilities around us.   Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens). Begin to see the sacramental reality of life. Come join the journey and see what God has planned. Discover Premium commercial free listening, subscribe on Podbean For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com Please note: At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.

Bill talks about the choices we make in life - how we are an individual in life and how we participate with others. Bill unpacks understandings of individuation and participation through the Parable of the Prodigal and His Brother offered by Jesus in Luke 15:1-3 and 11b-32. Courage from deep within opens possibilities of new life. Love offers a path of understanding through the most difficult moments. Renewal is possible. Come let us explore how even the smallest amount of courage can be life changing. Together we’ll share and reflect on scripture Luke 15:1-3 and 11b-32, pray, and join in the song Amazing Grace, How Powerful that Gift by Bill Ressl. Simple (grounded in Christ’s love), fun (sharing some time together), yet profound (grounded in a progressive theological lens). Begin to see the sacramental reality of life. Come join the journey and see what God has planned. Discover Premium commercial free listening, subscribe on Podbean For all the mindful contemplative possibilities, visit CenterToAwakenKindness.com Please note: At times, scripture contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children, therefore parental discretion is advised.