When Jesus said, “turn the other cheek,” he wasn’t asking us to accept abuse or ignore injustice. He was showing us how to resist evil without becoming its mirror. In this teaching, Jeremy Duncan explores the historical context, the scholarship of Walter Wink, and the radical creativity behind Jesus’ vision of nonviolent resistance — a vision that still calls us toward the peace God dreams for the world.

Thomas isn’t just the disciple who doubted the resurrection. At the Last Supper, he asked a question that led Jesus to say: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Far from being opposites, faith and doubt are twins, inseparably bound in the risk of trust.

Let’s explore how Isaac becomes a type of Christ not because God requires blood, but because God interrupts the very idea of sacrifice. And how Jesus, in his death and resurrection, brings that interruption to its fullness. If Isaac is where God stops the knife, Jesus is where God ends sacrifice for good.

When Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me,” it’s easy to hear it as a threat—follow or else. But what if Jesus’ words are not about exclusion, but about invitation?

After the resurrection, Jesus appears on the road to Emmaus—but not to Peter, James, or John. Instead, he spends the day walking with two almost anonymous disciples. Who were Cleopas and his companion? Could they have been part of Jesus’ own family? And why would Jesus spend one of his forty resurrected days with them?

The Apostle Thomas is often remembered as “Doubting Thomas,” but his story is far more complex—and far more inspiring. In John 11, Thomas is the one disciple ready to follow Jesus into danger, even if it means death. What does it mean that Thomas is called “the Twin”? And how does his story reflect our own journey of faith, doubt, and courage?

One of the subtle truths in the Exodus story is how quickly we can take unearned grace and turn it into a story about our own strength.

Finding music everyone loves in church? Impossible. But maybe that’s the point. So let’s explore why singing—even songs you don’t personally enjoy—can bond us, teach us, and heal us in ways sermons can’t. Learn why the shared act of worship matters more than musical preference, and how singing together reaches the deepest parts of who we are.

The Bible tells many stories—of kings, prophets, and nations—but underneath it all is a bigger narrative arc. One that has always been leading us toward Jesus. In this sermon, Jeremy Duncan explores the road to Emmaus, the layers of scripture, and why Jesus is our clearest picture of God.

Walter Brueggemann (1933–2025) was one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of our time—an educator, theologian, and prophetic voice whose work shaped countless pastors, students, and communities.

I love studying the Bible. Context, history, original languages, even archaeology—these are gifts that help us understand the story. But as much as I value scholarship, I’m also a pastor. And that means study is never an end in itself. Whatever we learn, whatever new insight we uncover, it has to land in an encounter with Jesus.

One of the things I’ve always found beautiful about Christian spirituality is how earthy it is. It doesn’t shy away from the physical or the ordinary; in fact, it embraces them fully. This is not a spirituality that asks us to escape the world, but one that invites us deeper into it.

Before the Bible was complete, early Christians were already writing—and singing—songs of faith. In this message, we explore the Oxyrhynchus Hymn, a 1,700-year-old Christian chant preserved with musical notation, and what it reveals about worship, theology, and the heart of the early church.

Egypt and Pharaoh aren’t just ancient figures in the Bible—they’re symbols of every system that resists justice. In this teaching, we explore how the Exodus story speaks to the human condition across history, from Babylon and Rome to the powers and empires we see today.

In Ephesians 5, Paul makes a surprising comparison between getting drunk and being filled with the Spirit. What’s the connection? It’s not about prohibition or pretending—it’s about how God invites us into real, lasting connection. Join us as we explore why Paul talks about singing to each other and how music can be a Spirit-filled path to deep relationships.

Why do humans sing? From evolutionary debates to neuroscience, and from Frozen to the ABCs, we explore the surprising origins and benefits of song. Discover why singing together might be one of the most important (and most neglected) practices for our mental health, memory, and spiritual life.

In Exodus 13, a small Hebrew word changes the whole story—and reveals how easy it is to mistake control for surrender. We’ll explore the surprising language behind “when Pharaoh let the people go,” uncover the deeper meaning in the Exodus narrative, and ask what it teaches us about letting go in our own lives.

In this message, we explore what Jesus really meant by “blessed are the poor in spirit.” Far from a call to spiritual achievement, this beatitude is a scandalous reminder that the kingdom of God begins with grace—not merit. Drawing on the insights of Dallas Willard and Walter Brueggemann, Jeremy invites us to embrace our spiritual poverty as the very place where God meets us. Whether you feel lost, uncertain, or unworthy, this is good news for you.

What if Jesus’ beatitudes aren’t telling us how to earn God’s favor—but who already has God’s attention? In this reflection, we explore what it really means to be meek, why it’s not something we want to be, and how Jesus turns our assumptions about power and inheritance upside down. This isn’t a call to quiet strength—it’s a revelation of God’s heart for those who’ve been pushed aside. Dive into a fresh reading of “the meek shall inherit the earth” and discover the radical hope at the heart of Jesus’ sermon.

Is the problem our desires—or how little we understand them? Paul invites us to rethink the narrative around desire. Instead of suppressing what we want, what if we’re called to interrogate those longings—to uncover what’s beneath them and align our lives with what is truly good? This is not about shame or denial. It’s about discovering peace. Shalom. And choosing the path that leads to wholeness.