Joy & Java

17/03/2025

Brian and Kristin discuss this very interesting and minimal (from a descriptive point of view) passage from Genesis and the Jacob story. This encounter with God is unique and we can pull so much from this story that is encouraging and helpful for our lives today.We have God who is patient and meets....

13/11/2024

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Co-Pastors Brian and Kristin discuss another interesting and troubling chapter in Genesis. Chapter 20 offers insight into the human condition, God's immense grace and patience, as well as God's faithfulness to complete the promise. Don't miss this encouraging and insightful episode of Joy & Java! ☕

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Brian and Kristin dive into Genesis 20 this week with insights, thoughts, and encouraging words about humanity's sin, how God uses imperfect and deeply flawed people, and God's immense grace and faithfulness. God is the ultimate keeper of promises, and we see that played out (again!) in this portion...

05/11/2024

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GENESIS 19: God's Great Mercy

Kristin and Brian discuss the saga of S***m and Gomorrah in Genesis 19. This week's episode will challenge everything you think you know about this passage and equip you to share the love of God with those around you in surprising ways.

25/10/2024

A brand new episode is available now! Brian and Kristin discuss Genesis 18:16-33, a portion of the story that can be easily overlooked. They take time to unpack and think about what is happening: why is Abraham pleading with the Lord? Why is God listening to Abraham? Brian and Kristin talk about what it looks like to love a world that is lost and in need of the love of Christ.

This is an incredible portion of the Abraham narrative in Genesis, and it would be easy to skip through it quickly into chapter 19. However, Pastors Brian and Kristin take some time to study these verses and unpack what is really going on in Abraham's and God's hearts.

10/10/2024

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Pastors Brian, Kristin, and Erin discuss Genesis 18:1-15 as they continue their discussion through the book of Genesis. Three visitors enter Abraham's camp and he offers them hospitality. He recognizes the Lord as one of the men, and Sarah overhears their conversation. The conversation then shifts t...

01/10/2024

Brand new episode is available now! We are working through the book of Genesis and are at chapter 17. We also have a new co-host, Pastor Erin Richer! Check it out now!

Pastors Brian and Kristin are joined by Pastor Erin Richer to discuss the covenant and circumcision as a sign of the covenant. This passage is also when God declares that he is Abraham's God and that He has chosen Abraham's people to be a part of the promise! Don't miss this important episode of Joy...

23/09/2024

Registration is now open for this historic conference! Check out the link below for more info.
https://friendsmultiply.org/malone

05/09/2024

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31/08/2024

Join pastors Brian and Kristin this week as they discuss the pivotal chapter 15 of Genesis! There is a lot to unpack in this amazing and slightly weird (from our cultural perspective) part of Abram's story. Take a listen to this week's brand new and fascinating episode of Joy & Java!

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25/08/2024

This morning at 10am ET, both of our house churches are gathering together as one to celebrate what God is doing in our communities with worship, prayer, communion, and table fellowship! All are welcome to join us! Our food theme is "family favorites."