Your Week with St. Luke’s

3.17.2025 - Be Servants in the Wilderness

In times of chaos, Jesus calls us to serve. In this week's episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa explore John 13:1-17, where Jesus washes his disciples' feet, showing that true leadership is rooted in humility and love. Serving others isn’t just an action—it’s a way to stay grounded in faith. Listen now and reflect on how you can embody Christ’s love through service!

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3.10.2025 - Be Obedient in the Wilderness

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa explore obedience through Mary’s anointing of Jesus’ feet as seen in John 12:1-11. Her act of costly devotion foreshadows Jesus’ death and invites us to see worship as an act of faith, even in uncertainty. Tune in for insights on discipleship, humility, and the power of worship in community! 

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Lent is better together! Join a small group and journey together during the season. Find a full list at st.lukes.org/adults. 

3.6.3035 - Be Centered in the Wilderness

In this bonus episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa explore John 11:45-54. After Lazarus’ resurrection, fear drives religious leaders to plot against Jesus. How does fear shape our response to change? And how can we find stability in faith, even in uncertainty? Tune in as we reflect on Jesus’ retreat—not as avoidance, but as preparation for what’s ahead. 

 

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Lent is better together! Join a small group and journey together during the season. Find a full list at st.lukes.org/adults. 

3.3.2025 - Getting Ready for BeWilderment

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jen and Melissa introduce our Lenten series, "Bewildered." Lent is a season of reflection, trust, and transformation—where faith isn’t about having all the answers but learning to navigate the wilderness with God. Through the story of Lazarus (John 11), we’ll explore how disorientation can lead to deeper faith. Tune in as we embrace the journey together!

 

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Belong: Witness

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, guest speaker Brett Opalinski, a United Methodist pastor and professor, reflects on the commitment of being a witness for Christ. He explains that discipleship goes beyond belief—it's about embodying Jesus' love and teachings in everyday life. Brett challenges listeners to consider how their lives can reflect God's love and grace, showing that being a witness is not just about words but actions. 

 

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Belong: Service

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Brett Opalinski, Assistant Dean of Methodist Studies at Candler School of Theology, explores the promise of service as part of our Belong series. Discover how service, rooted in Wesleyan tradition and modeled by Jesus, calls us to humbly serve others, build relationships, and reflect God’s love through acts of compassion and justice. Listen now and be inspired to take your next step in serving with love and purpose!

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Belong: Gifts

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, special guest Brett Opalinski dives into the powerful promise of generosity within the United Methodist Church. Using compelling stories, Brett invites us to reflect on the true meaning of generosity. It's not just about money, but about offering our time, love, and resources in response to God's abundant grace. If you're looking to deepen your discipleship and discover the joy in living a generous life, this episode is for you!

 

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Belong: Presence

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, the Rev. Dr. Brett Opalinski from the Candler School of Theology leads us in reflecting on presence—what it means to truly show up for God, our community, and one another. Through thought-provoking insights, he highlights the power of presence as a means of grace, a way to encounter God, and a practice that forms and transforms us over time.

 

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Belong: Prayers

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, we kick off our new series called Belong, where we’ll explore the vows United Methodists take to support the church with prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. This week, we’re joined by Brett Opalinski, United Methodist Pastor and Assistant Dean of Methodist Studies at the Candler School of Theology, for a discussion on prayers. Drawing on examples from early Christianity and personal experiences, he illustrates how prayer can ground our lives and transform our relationship with God. He’ll guide us through some practical suggestions and show us how prayer can be a transformative practice that connects individuals to God and strengthens the church community. 

 

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Be: Bold

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, pastors Jenn & Melissa explore the theme of "Be Bold" as part of the ongoing "Be" series. They’ll discuss how boldness requires preparation and readiness, drawing inspiration from Jesus' ministry. The key scripture is from Luke 4:14-21, where Jesus, in the synagogue, proclaims his mission by reading from Isaiah. This mission includes bringing good news to the poor, freedom to the oppressed, and equity for all—marking the start of his ministry with a bold and transformative declaration.

 

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