This is a bonus episode of our Fall Study: God and me, Actually, which was a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. Our journey barely scratched the surface of some big themes, vital to us living out an authentic relationship with God. In this short episode, Eric shares some next steps coming up in 2025, offerings to help you dive deeper into these spiritual formation concepts. We encourage you to continue having transformative conversations within community! Reach out with any questions!

This is Session 9 of our Fall Study: God and me, Actually, which is a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. In this final episode, Eric, Rachael, and David continue to explore the last two verses of our passage. The vision ends with an If-Then statement, showing us what it looks like to step into this new reality anchored in God as a "Rule-Breaker" and us as "chosen. In this episode, we focus on the “then” statement. If we walk in fidelity with God, privileges, empowerment and accessibility are offered to us. God invites us into the partnership and intimacy found in a transforming friendship. Hope you enjoy the conversation!

This is Session 8 of our Fall Study: God and me, Actually, which is a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. After spending the last two weeks exploring what God is really like, as well as how He views us, Eric, Rachael, and David turn the last two verses of our passage. The vision ends with an If-Then statement, showing us what it looks like to step into this new reality. What does obedience look like when we grasp that God is a "Rule-Breaker" and we are "chosen"? What are the dreams and possibilities awaiting us when learn how to authentically follow Jesus? Hope you enjoy the conversation!

This is Session 7 of our Fall Study: God and me, Actually, which is a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. After spending a week exploring Our True Identity, Eric, Rachael, and David turn to the question of, "What is God really like?" To truly experience an authentic relationship with God, we not only need to grasp how God views us, but also embrace the truth of who God is. We all have views of God rooted in our upbringing, experience, and life circumstances, which are often distorted. We need to let God speak for Himself and for most of us, it will surprise us. What if God is different than what we expected? Our view of God is arguably the most important thing about us. Hope you enjoy the conversation!

This is Session 6 of our Fall Study: God and me, Actually, which is a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. Eric, Rachael, and David start the second half of our Fall Study exploring the the them of Our True Identity. The questions of "Who is God?" and "What does God think about us?" have been percolating in the background throughout all of the conversations and now we start collecting our thoughts. Our true identity is not found in our own experiences or preferences, but in who God says we are. We return to the wardrobe change and discover what these priestly garments say about who we are. Can we embrace it and live it out? Hope you enjoy!

This is Session 5 of our Fall Study: God and me, Actually, which is a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. In this episode, Eric, Rachael, and David explore the concepts of Sin and Forgiveness. Further study of the wardrobe change, and the reason behind it, sheds light on the amazing invitations in front of us. What do filthy garments mean? How do we get to the end of ourselves? What do festive robes say about God, about us, and about forgiveness? A lot to unpack here. Hope you enjoy!

This is Session 4 of our Fall Study: God and me, Actually, which is a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. In this episode, Eric, Rachael, and David explore the idea of themes of accusation and vulnerability. Who is the Accuser and what are his tactics? How do we understand our unique vulnerabilities and invite God into those? Choosing the truth of who God is and who we are is the pathway to greater freedom and joy. Hope you enjoy!

This is Session 3 of our Fall Study: God and me, Actually, which is a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. In this episode, Eric, Rachael, and David explore the idea of worldview. When we live in a naturalistic, high-tech world with the allusion of control, how do we enter into an ancient text with a firm belief in the supernatural? What do we have let go of in order to be open to what God has for us? Do we believe that encounter is even possible today? Hope you enjoy!

This is Session 2 of our Fall Study: God and me, Actually, which is a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. In this episode, Eric, Rachael, and David explore the context surrounding this passage. Why this vision to these people at this time? Knowing the context of Israel, the reality of coming back from exile, and Joshua the high priest allows us to understand the unique questions and assumption they may have. Which then allows us to see the invitations in front of us. How does our own context impact our view of God? Hope you enjoy!

This is Session 1 of our Fall Study: God and me, Actually. It is a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. In this episode, Eric, Rachael, and David wrestle through how we are meant to interact with the Bible. Through personal stories, historical insights, and honest dialogue, they bring to light what it looks like to read Scripture for encounter, which is the goal of this Fall Study. How do we approach the Bible with a posture of surrender, an expectation to be met, and a goal of formation? This is a vital conversation before we dive into the passage.

We are launching our new Fall Study: God and me, Actually. It is a 10-week expedition through Zechariah 3:1-7. In this episode, Eric shares the profound themes within this passage as well as an overview of how the Fall Study is structured. Hope you will join us!