Awaken Kindness, A Podcast About Hope

Original DaRevsUSA: Gratefulness in Uncertain Times (with Penny)

Original DaRevsUSA: 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 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).
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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.

Original DaRevsUSA: BONUS: Breaking News from DRVS - Jesus is Alive (with Penny and Bill)

Original DaRevsUSA: 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 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.

Original DaRevsUSA: BONUS: Breaking News from DRVS – Jesus is Dead (with Penny and Bill)

Original DaRevsUSA: 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 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.

Original DaRevsUSA: Good Friday Special (with Penny and Bill)

Original DaRevsUSA: 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 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.

Original DaRevsUSA: Do We Destroy… or Nurture? (with Bill)

Original DaRevsUSA: 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 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.

Original DaRevsUSA: What Do We Value (with Bill)

Original DaRevsUSA: 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.

Original DaRevsUSA: Courage to Break Free (with Bill)

Original DaRevsUSA: 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.

Original DaRevsUSA: Walking on the Wild Side (with Penny)

Original DaRevsUSA: Penny takes a trip on the wild side exploring life’s wild adventures and how God is always with us – we are not alone. Penny enjoys hiking and having adventures. It can be pretty wild out there when walking in nature. Like the time at Glacier National Park when Penny and Bill went off the pathway to see the snow field that was still melting down the mountain. What did Bill see? Tan in color… a mountain lion? Hear Penny explain how when fear sets in you can get lost in the wilderness of life and how the pathways of life are often filled with wild adventures. She’ll also look at an adventure from long-ago in Luke 24:13-35 when two men were walking on the road to Emmaus. They had a pretty wild journey – one that they could have never anticipated. Come let’s explore taking a trip on the wild side. Together we’ll share and reflect on scripture Luke 24:13-35, pray, and sing the hymn God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
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!
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.

Original DaRevsUSA: Take Time to Smell the Flowers (with Penny and Bill)

Original DaRevsUSA: Penny and Bill explore taking time to smell the flowers – taking time to be with God. Do we take time for God? Jesus did. Take Time to smell the flowers, aka sabbath time. Explore the amazing story of Jesus taking some time to be with God and reading from the scroll of Isaiah. Learn how God’s grace is all around if we open our eyes. Let’s take some time for God. Together we’ll share and reflect on scripture Luke 4:14-21, pray, and sing the hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus.
 
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!
Discover commercial free listening, subscribe on AwakenKindness.com
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.

Original DaRevsUSA: Be Filled with God’s Grace (with Penny and Bill)

Original DaRevsUSA: Penny and Bill delve deep into wine – Jesus’ first miracle changing water into wine at the wedding at Cana. Concerns can often arise at a wedding – and it did at a wedding at Cana that Jesus was at when the wine ran out. At first, he simply wanted to continue enjoying the wedding, but his mother encouraged him to create some wine. Jesus made the finest wine out of water. Feeling a little low – and who doesn’t once in a while? Be filled with God’s grace. Know that God can fill you with grace – accept it – believe it and enjoy the amazing journey… and live it. Come, explore ~ join DaRevsUSA, Penny & Bill, as they reflect on turning water into wine from John 2:1-11. Together we’ll share scripture, pray, and sing Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.
 
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!
Discover commercial free listening, subscribe on AwakenKindness.com
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.