Your Week with St. Luke’s

Fear Not: Joseph

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa dive into the third week of Advent turning to Matthew 1:18-25 to look at the story through the eyes of Joseph and his choice to lead with love over fear. 

 

Find questions for discussion and reflection at st.lukes.org/podcast.

Fear Not: Mary

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa dive into Mary’s story in Luke 1 and explore how her encounter with the angel Gabriel shows us the power of faith, trust, and saying "yes" to God—even when the path is uncertain. 

 

Find questions for discussion and reflection at st.lukes.org/podcast.

Bonus Episode: Thanksgiving 2024!

In this special Thanksgiving episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa reflect on gratitude as a transformative spiritual practice. They share stories of how the St. Luke's community is living out their faith through service, advocacy, and discipleship. Tune in for inspiration and a reminder to give thanks this season! 

Fear Not: Zechariah

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa kick off Advent with the theme "Fear Not," exploring the angelic messages that changed lives. This week, we reflect on Zechariah's story—how God's unexpected calling disrupted his plans, rekindling hope when all seemed lost. No matter your stage in life, there's no expiration date on God's purpose for you. What new calling might God be birthing in you? 

 

Find questions for discussion and reflection at st.lukes.org/podcast. 

Purpose-full Gratitude

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastor Melissa explores the theme of “purposeful gratitude” through Luke 17:11-19. Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one—a Samaritan—returns to give thanks. His gratitude becomes an act of faith, showing us how thanksgiving transforms and deepens our connection with God. This Thanksgiving, let’s embrace gratitude as a simple, powerful spiritual practice. 

Find questions for discussion and reflection at st.lukes.org/podcast. 

Purpose-full Generosity

How are we using our resources to make room for all? In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastor Melissa dives into Luke 14 to explore how Jesus' meals teach us about humility, generosity, and radical inclusivity. Jesus calls us to take the lowest seat, embrace those who can’t repay us, and extend our tables to everyone, especially the overlooked.

Find questions for discussion and reflection at st.lukes.org/podcast. 

Purpose-full Joy

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, we continue our "Purpose-full" series, as St. Luke’s Pastor Melissa unpacks Jesus' parables of the lost sheep and lost coin in Luke 15, revealing God's joyful pursuit of all who are lost—whether they know it or not. She challenges us to embrace purposeful joy, celebrating God's grace for everyone, even those we might least expect.

Find questions for discussion and reflection at st.lukes.org/podcast.

Purpose-full living

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, St. Luke’s Pastor Melissa kicks off a series on living "Purpose-full” lives, reflecting on Luke 12:22-34. She explores Jesus’ teachings on overcoming worry, trusting in God’s provision, and using our resources to serve others. Instead of hoarding, we're called to be generous, shifting from fear to faith and revealing God’s kingdom through purposeful actions. 

Find questions for reflection and discussion at st.lukes.org/podcast. 

Beyond the Box (part 4): We the Purpose-full

This episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s reflects on wisdom from the book of Proverbs and explores themes of justice, community, and faith-driven decision-making. The episode covers passages from Proverbs 27 and 31, emphasizing the importance of relationships, justice for the marginalized, and communal responsibility. It highlights how faith informs one's actions, including voting, without conflating religious identity with political choices. Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa encourage "both/and" thinking, acknowledging multiple perspectives and experiences as valid, rather than an either/or binary mindset, and stress the need for compassion, justice, and mutual respect in a diverse community.

 

Find questions for discussion and reflection at st.lukes.org/podcast

 

Download a copy of our free resource guide to go along with this series at st.lukes.org/adults 

Beyond the Box (part 3): Focus Forward

In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa discuss the themes of focus, self-awareness, and accountability, drawing lessons from Proverbs 4 & 26. In this insightful conversation, the pastors delve into the importance of guarding your heart against distractions and negativity, emphasizing how our focus can easily be derailed by "sideshows" in life. They explore the power of humility, self-awareness, and personal growth, offering practical strategies like using "I statements" to improve communication and owning your actions. The discussion also highlights the balance between accountability and grace within relationships and community, urging listeners to stay focused on their purpose while being open to correction and learning from others.

 

Find questions for discussion and reflection at st.lukes.org/podcast

 

Download a copy of our free resource guide to go along with this series at st.lukes.org/adults