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Rev. Juli Prentice preaches on Matthew 3:16-4:11. Elder Paul Backstrom offers a Communion Meditation featuring webbed feet and the temptation of Christ. Piano for contemplation by James Sommer.

Being Human - Sunday Feb 18 2024

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My take on Acts, and 1 John, as well as my riff off of Richard Rohr from his book Falling Upward - on Heaven and Hell!

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In this episode, Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer explore May Sarton’s poem, “An Observation.” Gardening is rich with metaphors for a well-lived life. Amend and prepare the soil. Plant the seeds, tend them, and weed out whatever impedes growth. Marvel at the process and share the harvest: we’re here to feed one another as well as ourselves. “An Observation” offers a less obvious metaphor: a well-lived life needs to be both gentle and strong, tender and fierce.

We hope you’ll join us for this rich conversation!

Episode 56: “Toughness for a Gentle World”—A Conversation about May Sarton’s Poem “An Observation”.

Does being a "complete church" have anything to do with the number of ministry programs, the size of the congregation or sanctuary, whether the church has a gymnasium or a food court, a bookstore, etc.?  Nothing.  Paul teaches Timothy about what it takes to be a complete church in this essential passage from 2 Timothy.  Scholars believe this was the last letter Paul wrote before his execution, so we should regard these words as extremely important to Paul, for Timothy, and for us today.

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Join Parker and Carrie for a conversation about William Stafford’s poem “Cutting Loose”.  In this episode we explore the way that disillusionment or feeling lost can bring with it a powerful sense of reality, faithfulness and new direction.  Parker and Carrie talk about their own experiences of feeling lost and listening to the sound of the genuine within them.  In these challenging times, this is a poem that has much history and wisdom to share. We hope you’ll join the conversation by listening to the episode and commenting on our Substack Page at https://tinyurl.com/25tmtbhf.

Episode 58 February 2025- Cutting Loose

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Today Parker and I will be revisiting our conversation with musician, master songwriter, storyteller, multi-instrumentalist, author, activist, seven-time grammy nominee,  John McCutcheon.  In this episode we explore the power of story, song and what it means to speak with compassion, clarity and a sense of humor in these challenging times  You can hear John’s most recent album "A Field of Stars" on Spotify, Itunes or by checking out his website www.folkmusic.com 
Parker and I loved this interview and we're so happy to revisit our conversation with John McCutcheon.

Episode 61 Revisiting The Power of Story & Song With John McCutcheon

Join us for Episode 4195 of Day1 featuring Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, Old Testament scholar and professor at Emory’s Candler School of Theology. In his sermon “Daughters of Zelophehad,” based on Numbers 27:1-11, Dr. Bonfiglio explores how five courageous women shaped biblical tradition by seeking justice within their community. Through this powerful message, he invites us to wrestle faithfully with Scripture, embrace difference, and challenge echo chambers—all timely themes for this 10th Sunday after Pentecost. Tune in for a message of bold faith and hopeful engagement.


Daughters of Zelophehad - Episode 4195 | Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio | Numbers 27:1-11 | August 17, 2025

We are a progressive Christian faith community located in Kirkland, Washington. As part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)denomination we identify as a  movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.

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The Growing Edge Podcast is hosted by Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer. In this podcast Carrie, Parker and exciting guests will explore new life on the growing edge - personally, vocationally and politically.  What's your growing edge?

Steven is Senior Pastor of The Evangelical Free Church in Des Plaines, Illinois USA.  A graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.

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