11 - Parable Of The Raft

In this episode, I celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Secular Buddhism podcast by announcing a new AI-powered website, EightfoldPath.com, which serves as a modern application of the Buddhist concept of skillful means. Skillful means, or upaya, is the idea that teachings sho ...  Show more

Why are we so uncomfortable with not knowing? We often race toward any answer, even a bad one, just to escape the anxiety of uncertainty. This episode explores the strange and profound world of Zen koans.Using the powerful story of the nun Chiyono and her breaking water pail ("No ...  Show more

This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a discussion about the parable of the Good Samaritan. He explains the overarching theme of the parable, but also the deeper meanings behind each character in the parable, and the direction of the victim’s travel. Further, he expounds on what thi ...

In today’s message, we explore Jesus’s parable that teaches us to stay burning as we expectantly wait for Him to pour out revival. 

Jesus is the master at telling a good story. He used everyday things to communicate spiritual truth, and these often came in the form of parables. As we continue in our Here & Now series, Pastor Tim will dive in one particular parable, which Jesus claims if you don’t understand t ...  Show more

Matthew 24:36-25:13.No one knows the day or hour of Jesus' return, but His promise is certain. Through parables, Jesus taught His followers how to stay faithful and prepared. In this episode, we explore two powerful parables that remind believers to keep their eyes on Christ ...  Show more