Streetlights is a ministry of Creative Communicators called to intentionally engage global urban culture with the Gospel of Jesus Christ by producing, translating, teaching and proclaiming God’s Word so all can understand. Our identity and call are founded on the belief that God’s Word is transformational and needs to be accessible and understandable to all people.   Streetlights: https://www.streetlightsbible.com/  Website: https://www.refinedrefreshed.com/ Credits:  Into & Outro beats provided by S.Rock: https://www.facebook.com/srock15/ Unitatem Network: https://www.unitatemnetwork.com/about-8

If we can trust that God will take care of us, has our best interest in heart, can we then focus on God’s kingdom and God’s righteousness? Can we then focus on how it looks like in our personal lives? Can we then focus on how it is expressed in our family and communities? This episode was a sermon that Ralph spoke at St. Peter United Church of Christ and edited for the podcast. Main Passage: Matthew 6:25-34 Website: https://www.refinedrefreshed.com/ Credits:  Into & Outro beats provided by S.Rock: https://www.facebook.com/srock15/ Unitatem Network: https://www.unitatemnetwork.com/about-8

The beatitudes are common within Christianity. For the most part we can say they are character traits or virtues the we should have. What if the passage that starts the sermon on the mount is more than just character traits and virtues? In this episode we look at "those who mourn." This can be a perplexing statement especially if we only view it through the lens of virtues or characteristics we should embody. How do you cultivate the characteristic of one who mourns? Main Passage: Matthew 5:3-11 Source Material: Kingdom Ethics Sources for Mourning & Lamenting https://www.taps.org/articles/24-3/grieving-vs-mourning https://2100.intervarsity.org/sites/2100/files/leading_lament.pdf https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/women-and-mourning/ Website: https://www.refinedrefreshed.com/ Credits:  Into & Outro beats provided by S.Rock: https://www.facebook.com/srock15/ Unitatem Network: https://www.unitatemnetwork.com/about-8

What aspect of God’s nature or character do you struggle with the most? Is there a certain characteristic that God desires to reveal to you? Is there a theme that is constantly showing up in your life? What difficult attribute about God is hard for you to comprehend or grasp? Sometimes our personal experience can skew our view of God. So on this episode, we look at this question, "Who do you say God is?" This episode was a sermon that Ralph spoke at St. Peter United Church of Christ and edited for the podcast Main Passage: Matthew 16:13-17 Website: https://www.refinedrefreshed.com/ Credits:  Into & Outro beats provided by S.Rock: https://www.facebook.com/srock15/ Unitatem Network: https://www.unitatemnetwork.com/about-8

The beatitudes are common within Christianity. For the most part we can say they are character traits or virtues the we should have. What if the passage that starts the sermon on the mount is more than just character traits and virtues? In this episode we look at the phrase, "the poor in spirit." What does the poor in spirit mean? How does this relate to us and the community that surrounds us? Main Passage: Matthew 5:3-11 Source Material: Kingdom Ethics Website: https://www.refinedrefreshed.com/ Credits:  Into & Outro beats provided by S.Rock: https://www.facebook.com/srock15/ Unitatem Network: https://www.unitatemnetwork.com/about-8

Ability Ministry is an independent Christian non-profit ministry, who strives to enhance the lives of persons affected with disabilities by providing services for persons with developmental disabilities, including residence, job placement, opportunities for social interaction and spiritual growth. Ability Ministry: https://abilityministry.com/ Website: https://www.refinedrefreshed.com/ Credits:  Into & Outro beats provided by S.Rock: https://www.facebook.com/srock15/

The beatitudes are common within Christianity. For the most part we can say they are character traits or virtues the we should have. What if the passage that starts the sermon on the mount is more than just character traits and virtues? In this episode we explore the word "blessed." In the "Beatitudes" we see that Christ Jesus over and over again says, "Blessed." So in this episode we will looking comprehensively into understanding what is blessed. Are the virtues that Christ mention, is what makes someone blessed? We'll talk about it! Main Passage: Matthew 5:3-11 Source Material: Kingdom Ethics Website: https://www.refinedrefreshed.com/ Credits:  Into & Outro beats provided by S.Rock: https://www.facebook.com/srock15/

Happy Mother's Day! On this special Mother's Day episode I talked with my mom about her life. Seeing my mother endure hardship and persevere countless of times made this a very anticipated conversation. I hope you will enjoy listening to a little bit of her life story and may it encourage you in some way.  Website: https://www.refinedrefreshed.com/ Credits:  Into & Outro beats provided by S.Rock: https://www.facebook.com/srock15/

The beatitudes are common within Christianity. For the most part we can say they are character traits or virtues the we should have. What if the passage that starts the sermon on the mount is more than just character traits and virtues? Well, this is the introduction for the journey that we will be on. We are going to study the beatitudes with a comprehensive lens in hopes to learn more about this passage. Main Passage: Matthew 5:3-11 Source Material: Kingdom Ethics Website: https://www.refinedrefreshed.com/ Credits:  Into & Outro beats provided by S.Rock: https://www.facebook.com/srock15/

In this episode I talk we Brian Zahnd about his book turned documentary: Postcards from Babylon. He is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Brian is a passionate reader of theology and philosophy, an avid hiker and mountain climber, and authority on all things Bob Dylan. Postcards from Babylon Book: https://www.amazon.com/Postcards-Babylon-Church-American-Exile-ebook/dp/B07M5HJ5XB Postcards from Babylon Documentary: https://www.postcardsdoc.com/ Website: https://www.refinedrefreshed.com/ Credits:  Into & Outro beats provided by S.Rock: https://www.facebook.com/srock15/