Revolution Church

Jay reflects on grief, Christian hypocrisy, and the gap between religious claims and their effects on people’s lives. Drawing on Romans 8 and Matthew 23, he argues for a faith measured by justice, mercy, love, and the fruit it bears - while warning that anger and pain can turn critics into mirrors of the harm they oppose.We can do better! Love you all and thank you for supporting Revolution!revolutionchurch.cominstagram.com/revolutionchurch94x.com/Revolution_199www.youtube.com/@RevolutionBroadcastinghttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FXFBB8PSWEEC&source=url

We wanted to share a great message from Stan Mitchell from Open Door Community Church's 30th Anniversary. This community has been a loving supporter of the Revolution community for many years and we're all so happy to celebrate with them!

Hope everyone is having a great week! Here's Jay's talk from the Open Door Community Church's 30th anniversary celebration.

A public grief examined...In this heartfelt episode, Jay shares personal reflections on grief, faith, and practicing agape love amidst life's challenges. Through stories about his father and insights from scripture, he explores how love and grace can guide us through dark times.We hope you are all taking care of each other during this time and all of the support is really appreciated. revolutionchurch.cominstagram.com/revolutionchurch94x.com/Revolution_199www.youtube.com/@RevolutionBroadcastinghttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FXFBB8PSWEEC&source=url

In this episode, Jay explores the paranoia and fear within religious communities, the history of faith and its impact on society, and the importance of love and understanding in faith practices.Hope you are all taking care of yourselves and others this week!revolutionchurch.cominstagram.com/revolutionchurch94x.com/Revolution_199www.youtube.com/@RevolutionBroadcastinghttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FXFBB8PSWEEC&source=url

A short note from Jay, while he was traveling this week. Hope everyone is taking care of each others. CONTEXT MATTERS!

Our wonder friend and guest speaker Zoë (@queerexpastor) explores the themes of community, identity, and the teachings of Jesus, with a special focus on the legacy of Dolly Parton. Zoë reflects on the importance of love, acceptance, and understanding in a diverse community, while also sharing personal experiences of being non-binary and queer within a Christian context. The discussion includes the story of Malchus, highlighting themes of betrayal and the need for healing in relationships. We can all reflect on the need for healing and the transformative power of understanding!#RevolutionGathering #Jesus #teachings #community #DollyParton #love #identity #non-binary #queer #testimony #Malchus #faith #healing #identity #Jesus #LGBTQ+ #church #anger #repentance #transformationanimation revolutionchurch.cominstagram.com/revolutionchurch94instagram.com/queerexpastorx.com/Revolution_199www.youtube.com/@RevolutionBroadcastinghttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FXFBB8PSWEEC&source=url

Jay speaker shares personal updates, including work and family life, before delving into a discussion about a new commandment given by Jesus. He reflects on the significance of this commandment, the dynamics among the disciples, and the transformative nature of love by Jesus. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding biblical teachings in a contemporary context and the challenges of community and personal growth within faith. Jay explores the profound implications of Jesus' new commandment to love one another as He loves us. This love transcends social hierarchies and demands self-humiliation and sacrifice for the sake of others. The discussion emphasizes the importance of speaking truth, taking risks, and engaging with communities, particularly those marginalized or deemed 'other.' There are calls for a return to agape love, which is a practice of unconditional love that challenges societal norms and encourages believers to embody this love in their interactions with others.revolutionchurch.cominstagram.com/revolutionchurch94x.com/Revolution_199www.youtube.com/@RevolutionBroadcastinghttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FXFBB8PSWEEC&source=url