Clearing Up Confusion about the Bible

There many teachings Christians hold that aren't supported in the Bible. This can be very confusing. Let's work on that...




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Hearing God...a two-way conversation

A sermon using insights from Dallas Willard on our ongoing communication with God...




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Jesus and light...more than you think

Science says all that exists comes about through light.
The Bible says all that exists comes through light.

This is really startling, when you think about it.

Our lives are created using light.

But then the Bible tells us it is the life of Jesus that brings us light. Another use of the word light. As in, things that are in the dark come to light.




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Jesus has the human touch

When we consider God breaking into our human dimension, becoming one of us, we enter a whole new dimension, too.




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Life in relationship with God & neighbor

The 10 Commandments are all about relationship- with God and our neighbor. Without a relationship with God first, they become guidelines for living. With a relationship fueled by the power of Holy Spirit, the 10 Commandments describe a life.




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Life in relationship with God & neighbor

The 10 Commandments are all about relationship- with God and our neighbor. Without a relationship with God first, they become guidelines for living. With a relationship fueled by the power of Holy Spirit, the 10 Commandments describe a life.




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God Heals Relationships

Restoring relationship is more important than solving problems.
Consider Jesus and Peter…




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What in the world is footwashing?

Footwashing is a sacrament in some Christian traditions? What's that all about?




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When Bad Things Happen...Now What?

Hurricanes, earthquakes, tragic accidents- What's God up to in all of this?


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We are wired for joy

God wires us for joy from the very beginning. Now brain researchers agree. We discover this joy best in family and church. Simple as that...


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History of Human Worship

An overview of humankind and the supernatural from prehistoric times to today.


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God's Economy: Our Daily Bread

With God we receive more than we need to reflect Him by pouring out even more for the sake of others.

The manna events of the Book of Exodus and how they directly impact our thinking today.


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Moses: Taking the Long Way- sermon

No experience is wasted when God is your friend. Listen to how God saves and provides.


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Coping with death

Observations on death and dying from a pastor and funeral director's son.

Someone is dying/ has died... What do you say? What don't you say? Why is death such an uncomfortable topic, in the first place?


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You're nearer to God than you think...

It's God who blesses the world through us. He uses us no matter what our circumstances, no matter who we are, no matter where we come from. The one thing in the world God didn't create is a cookie cutter.
A sermon with Jacob, Nadia Bolz-Weber, and you...


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The Promise is in Danger- The Sacrifice of Isaac

What was God thinking? After all the trouble for Abraham and Sarah to have a son, now God tells Abraham to kill Isaac as a sacrifice?

Listen to this sermon on the sacrifice of Isaac.


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Shocking Aftermath of 9/11

Since 9/11, the number of Muslims who live in America has more than doubled. Aren't we supposed to be a hate-filled, bigoted society? What gives? Listen to this and more "shocking" observations...Dana Hanson Show #45


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Is Chaos a Bad Thing?

The Spirit of God hovers over the chaos of the deep...and then His creativity explodes! What does this mean for us in our lives?

Genesis 1


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prison ministry...it's all about love

I interview Bob Levy, a rookie member of our Epiphany Ministry team, and we talk about his experience at our recent weekend spiritual retreat at the prison.

Dana Hanson Show #43


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Prison "Escape"

On an Epiphany Prison Ministry Spiritual Retreat, we all witness a powerful experience of the amazing freedom that comes through God2019s forgiveness.

Episode #42 Dana Hanson Show
(music courtesy of www.makerofmusic.com)


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The "Theory of Everything"- in under 5 minutes?

Insights into the challenges of life in our society from brain research...really


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Even an idiot can be healed...

A story of how God used John Wimber to rock my world.


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When we love we do something

last in series (room1228.com) on love: Love is Movement

When we love, we take action. Even rock stars can understand...


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love is sacrifice

"Love" is not about getting our needs met-
"Love" is sacrifice.

Listen to the difference


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love is sacrifice

"Love" is not about getting our needs met-
"Love" is sacrifice.

Listen to the difference


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Are conservatives better educated?

The work of one of President Obama's leading intellectual influences, Reinhold Niebuhr, isn't even part of most university curriculum anywhere. He is considered too conservative or is simply unknown, though he was labeled the "Greatest Theologian of the 20th Century in America," by Time magazine, of all places. He actually had a tremendous influence over one of his students, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well.

This is a sign of our time, Why is it so hard for a liberal person to receive a well-rounded education today? Listen


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God loves babies #34

Why does God love babies so much? Maybe, like us, it's the little things...


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love is necessary

Why is love the key ingredient to any relationship? What exactly is Christian love?

Dana's sermon series based on "Lovevolution" (room1228.com)


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Is Either/Or Thinking Wise?

How do we treat people we disagree with? The wisdom of the Bible comes through, for example, applied to the same-sex marriage debate.


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Tough Guys

What is God calling you to do in your life? Rather than waiting around until you receive a clear "sign," why not get going and keep going until He tells you to stop?

Thanks to Erwin McManus for insight on this topic.


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Self Forgetfulness: Key to healthy life

The greatest freedom for us to be the person God designs us to be begins with self-forgetfulness. What is it and how do I get it?

Paul gets it (1 Corinthians 3:21-4:7) and author Timothy Keller gives excellent insight. Listen in...


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Recess best time for learning? DH Show #28

The latest brain research shows children's learning, relationship skills, and emotional maturity grow best in unorganized, unsupervised play. In other words, opposite of the organized adult-led, adult-organized, adult-supervised life most of us have created for them.
Learning to get out of the way...


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Talking to kids about Jesus: On giving offering DH Show #27

How do we learn how to be generous in giving to God? If you have little kids, they learn the same way as everything else, by watching you. What does your offering teach your kids about your God?

God- "Yes, I do mean everything"

A stewardship sermon based on events in the life of Benaiah, King Solomon's hitman.
Facing our insecurity by jumping right into the pit.

Christians don't just dial it in-podcast

LIFEhouse leader, T.C. Christopher, teaches on what it means to live out your faith in all of your life!

Facing our fears- podcast

What is holding you back from doing what you sense God is calling you to do?
Based on the events in Gideon's life with a thanks to the lifechurch.tv "Fearless" series

Talking to kids about Jesus: Where is Jesus? DH Show #24

When we talk to young kids about Jesus in a way that is helpful and true, that prepares them for expanding their viewpoint as they get older, we do them a great service. It's also not as easy as you think.

This is the first in a series of examples of how you can talk about key teachings of the Christian faith with young children.

Christianity: The Source of Radical Equality- podcast

All people who hate hatred, abhor bigotry, and demand justice, have a worldview that is birthed in the Christian Bible and practiced first by the early Christians.

Jesus is the radical model of gracious equality.

The Good News of Jesus- Pure and Simple- podcast

When you boil the gospel down to its essence, you are startled by the beauty and love. Listen...

First World Problems- DH Show #23

So much of what we worry about and complain about is simply non-existent in a large part of the world. Listen to some of these "first world problems."

How to Hear from God- podcast

Do you want to get closer to God? The Holy Spirit leads the way.

Is God Losing? sermon podcast

The world needs Christians living out their faith more than ever.

Dallas Willard: My friend DH Show #22

My dear friend, Dallas Willard died this morning and receives his hero's welcome in the heavenly dimension. Sharing initial thoughts, especially what a delight it is to just hang with someone totally at peace within himself, immersed in the "trinitarian reality, " he might say...

First Days: What if it's true?

The End of the World. Armageddon. The End of Days. The Apocalypse. These all sound so ominous and there are always people willing to be hyper-focused on these as a theme for their lives.

I like to obsess on The First Days. The New Creation. Restoration. Join me on a little walk...

Why Cinco de Mayo ought to be a major American holiday

Did you know Cinco de Mayo is much more than just a celebration "manufactured" by beer companies? Actually, May 5, 1862 may well have been a pivotal day in the history of the United States of America. Listen in...

My Take on the Jason Collins Announcement- DH Show #20

Is Jason Collins "heroic" for announcing he is gay, and is Chris Brousshard wrong for what he said?
Listen in...

Extreme Makeover: God Edition

Easter is the first day of the new creation. What does this mean for us in a practical way? You'll want to hear this. It's good news!

Taking a "stand" against evil- DH show #19

What do you do when evil shows up? Run away?Run towards? Resist? Recent horrific events in Boston and Houston provide a contrast in response.

Skeptical of Christianity? Pt. 2-DH Show#18

Do you consider yourself progressive and lean a bit to the left when it comes to politics? Are you an active Christian? If not, you may need to reconsider.

After all, most of your key values come straight out of the model and teachings of Jesus. This might be the time to examine or reexamine Jesus and consider following him. Why wouldn't you?

Skeptical of Christianity? Not so fast...DH Show#17

Some key insights about why you might want to reconsider your attitude towards Christianity, especially if you are a modern enlightened "progressive." I review great booklet by Tim Keller, "The Skeptical Student."

Discipleship and Rick Pitino? Dana Hanson Show #16

The new NCAA Basketball champions, Louisville, are coached by Rick Pitino. He is an amazing coach and you will be surprised to learn what he can teach us about discipleship. Listen in...

Are your best days ahead?

God molds us into people who seek the good of others and enjoy this expanding of our graciousness. If we let him in.

Sermon based on the rich man and Lazarus

When are you old? The Dana Hanson Show #15

When are you considering yourself old? How about thinking about it in terms of your mind, body, and spirit? The answers might surprise you...

Overview of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter

What's going on at Christian worship on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter? Listen to my take...

There is no retirement in the Bible- Dana Hanson Show #13

The new Pope is 76 years old. This makes me pause and reflect on opportunities of influence and potency as we get older. What does the Bible say about all of this "aging" stuff?

spiritual mercenaries raising your kids?

What is the biblical model of parenting? If you don't beat them they'll grow up to be brats? Send them to Christian School, Sunday School and Youth Groups and that will take care of their faith nurturing?
There's a lot of confusion of what it means to raise your children God's way?
Actually it's very simple to understand...
Dana Hanson Show #11

We are God's Masterpiece

Why don't we let God love us the way He wants to? He's there to meet us on the highway to His way.

Is it wrong to praise our kids? pt. 2- Dana Hanson Show #9

Part 2 of why lavish, overpraise of our children, especially as they get older is actually quite harmful. Not praise itself, but how it is given and received.

Learn why the "self-esteem" movement is not receiving any esteem in the actual followup research.

Is it wrong to praise our kids? pt.3- Dana Hanson Show #10

As our kids get older, overpraising them in a generalized and lavish way actually does much more harm than good. Praise that is specific and truthful; praise that emphasizes effort and perseverance- now, your talking!

We are the net, Jesus is the fisherman- sermon

When Jesus says, "I will make you fishers of men (people)," we know it is Jesus working through us that connects with people. So, what if we are meant to be the net?

Sharing the good news, "Jesus style."

Is it wrong to praise our kids?- Dana Hanson Show #8

According to the latest brain research on how kids learn, the challenge is not if we should praise them(yes!), but how.

Listen in on why telling your kids they're smart might not be too smart.

"Tell me a Jesus story": sharing His story with kids

Listen in as I share the gospel with preschoolers. What do preschool age children know about Jesus? Actually, we decide. It's what we tell them through our lives, our joys, and our play, as we share His story.

Dana Hanson Show w/ Olu Olubunmi and James Coffman pt. 2

I interview Olu Olubunmi (okayhouseunlimited.com), from Nigeria and
James Coffman, from Minneapolis, and we talk about the spread of the gospel in the early church as it relates today. Continue to listen to this fascinating conversation...

Dana Hanson Show w/ Olu Olubunmi and James Coffman pt. 1

I interview Olu Olubunmi (okayhouseunlimited.com), from Nigeria and James Coffman, from Minneapolis, and we talk about the spread of the gospel in the early church as it relates today. Listen in on a fascinating conversation...

Dana Hanson Show w/ Olu Olubunmi and James Coffman pt. 2

I interview Olu Olubunmi (okayhouseunlimited.com), from Nigeria and
James Coffman, from Minneapolis, and we talk about the spread of the gospel in the early church as it relates today. Continue to listen to this fascinating conversation...

Dana Hanson Show w/ Olu Olubunmi and James Coffman pt. 1

I interview Olu Olubunmi (okayhouseunlimited.com), from Nigeria and James Coffman, from Minneapolis, and we talk about the spread of the gospel in the early church as it relates today. Listen in on a fascinating conversation...

What is this season we call "Lent"?

Is Lent outdated for disciples of Jesus? Listen in.

Grandpa in the Stands...

What's it like to watch your grandkids grow up on the hardwood courts? Listen to one grandfather talk about his granddaughters...It's way more than just a game

Everyday Life for a Christian- podcast

The world sees God through you.

The Power of Worship- podcast

At the intersection of heaven and earth

Friends of "Those People"

If you follow Jesus you end up being where he wants to be. Neighborhoods, public schools...How to be the anti-Jonah

The Church On The Move

The Church is not contained in temples and buildings. It is the people of God on the move being the place where God resides to rescue the world.

What does it mean to fight for what is right?

King David is worshipper and warrior and becomes a leader because God's purposes are ultimate.

When God Seems Distant, It's Not Distance

Pray Listen= Prayer
Hannah is a hero!

American Idols: What Gets in God's Way?

There are good things and not so good things that we value more than God. At least we act that way. What are our "Golden Calves"?

Freedom and New Life For You

Again and again, God is the God of rescue and new life. Out of Egypt with God's people...

Growing in Forgiveness, Growing in Power

The events in the life of Joseph provide insight into how God expands our power to do His work.

On Being All In- podcast

Abraham and Sarah left everything behind and moved forward on a promise. You have the same promise. Are you ready to move?

Are men better than women?- podcast

What do the events of the lives of Adam and Eve tell us about ourselves?
What do they tell us about God?

Death of John the Baptist- podcast

What is the death of John the Baptist really all about?

The Key to Happiness? podcast

Do the Danes really have the answer to happiness?

God rids fear from our lives- podcast

Living without fear is God's design for us.

Jesus and Physics...Really? podcast

The "discovery" of the Higgs boson and confirmation of the Higgs field has interesting connections to Jesus. What are they? Let's find out...

In God's Way, Weak is Strong...Why? podcast

When we are at our weakest in human terms, it is clear to everyone that it is God who shows up in order to do what He wants.

making peace with your father- podcast

A father's day message of hope and grace

the blessings keep coming- podcast

God blesses us from the beginning through the new beginning through...ever

Loving Your Neighbor: Capital Investment- podcast

Third part of our "Loving Your Neighbor" series. "Capital" is what we have to invest in our neighbor. Author, Mike Breen, speaks of 5 capitals. What are they?

Loving Your Neighbor: Person of Peace- podcast

Second in a series on loving our neighbor. This week we consider the way Jesus designed for us to connect with others: The person of peace.

Loving Your Neighbor: Making a Friend- podcast

You choose who your neighbor is going to be. Make a friend...First in the series on "Loving Your Neighbor."

Abide: Living How We are Wired- podcast

From John 15, we see how we are wired to live according tho God's ways, and the Holy Spirit makes it possible.

Faith 5: Prayer- podcast

Listen to Kjell Austad preach on Faith 5: Prayer as part of our Faith 5 series.

Character is Non-Negotiable- Podcast

Looking at the topic of "character." Thanks to the Wayfarer guys for your session in "Elemental" for background.

Faith Five:Blessing- podcast

The last of a series on faith practices. Blessing is how God transforms us to be an influence on the transformation of others.

Faith Five:Read- Easter podcast!

"Faith comes through hearing." Well, "Christ is risen!" sounds pretty good to me.
Blessed Easter!!

Faith Five:Share- podcast

Sharing life together connects us at all levels when we listen...What does God say about this?

The Temptation of Affirmation- podcast

A three week series based on "Live Fast," by Wayfarers ministry. Satan
uses three types of temptation on Jesus. Not any different for us.
This week we look at the final temptation, the desire for "Affirmation."

The Temptation of Ambition- podcast

A three week series based on "Live Fast," by Wayfarers ministry. Satan
uses three types of temptation on Jesus. Not any different for us.
This week we look at the subtle competitions in our lives. "Ambition."

The Temptation of Appetite- podcast

A three week series based on "Live Fast," by Wayfarers ministry. Satan uses three types of temptation on Jesus. Not any different for us. This week we look at the physical, "Appetite."

"Stretch Marks"...podcast

Sermon Jan 29 2012 by Pastor Dana Listen on Posterous

When you follow Jesus and open yourself to His leading, He will certainly stretch you and take you to places you never thought you would go.

Living In Unity Is Possible...podcast

Sermon Jan 22 2012 by Pastor Dana Listen on Posterous

Acts 14:1-4 inspires a message of hope on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.