In our Sunday gatherings this month, we’re exploring the wisdom of the prophets for the complicated political moment we’re in. Along with the Sunday teachings you can find on the podcast, we’ve curated some additional resources to help you practice some prophetic wisdom. These resources are meant to help us remember who we are, hear and tell the hard truth, and maintain our hope in God’s kingdom.
For the resource packet, click here, or head to the library section of our website.
To read the text version, keep reading.
Spaces
Over the course of October and November, we will be opening the Tribune for anyone in South Bend to spend intentional, individual time in reflection. While there will be prompts, votives, and opportunities to write prayers, feel free to bring a journal, sketch pad, or other form of reflection practice with you.
Dates:
October 22 from 6-8p
October 29 from 6-8p
November 5 (Election Day) from 8a-8p
Music
We’ve curated a playlist on Spotify and YouTube to help serve as a soundtrack for reflection during these divisive times.
Reading
In addition to the Bible’s prophetic texts, our Sunday series this month is grounded in some other background reading that has shaped the approach that Jason, our lead pastor, is bringing to the teachings. These are some of the most significant books that he’s drawing on.
Five Views on the Church and Politics edited by Amy Black and Stanley Gundry
Reality, Grief, Hope by Walter Brueggemann
The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann
I Judge No One by David Lloyd Dusenbury
The Prophets by Abraham Joshua Heschel
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Shalom and the Community of Creation by Randy Woodley
“Political Moment, Prophetic Wisdom” Podcast Teachings
Week 1 – Temptations of Power and Ultimate Allegiance
Week 2 – The Convictions of a Prophet
Week 3 – The Paradox of Prophetic Hope
Week 4 – The Creativity of a Prophet
Week 5 – Applying Prophetic Wisdom
