In this episode, Ken Shuman and a group of Faithwalkers reflect on the story of the beheading of John the Baptist and how Herod chose to do what was evil - in spite of not wanting to - "out of regard for" things that did not matter. Our handout for discussion was a sermon by Nadia Bolz-Weber entitled "On Beheadings and Birthday Parties," attached below. This conversation was originally recorded in July of 2021.
Recent episodes from this series
When Jesus Touched the Leper
In this episode, Ken Shuman and a group of Faithwalkers reflect on when Jesus touched the leper. Do you ask for what you need? The focused scripture is from Mark 1:40. This conversation was recorded in June of 2023.
When Jesus Said No
In this episode Ken Shuman and a group of Faithwalkers reflect on when Jesus said no. Do you practice boundaries? The focused scripture is from Mark 1. This conversation was recorded in June of 2023.
When Anxiety Becomes Manipulative and Controlling
In this episode Ken Shuman and a group of Faithwalkers reflect on when anxiety becomes manipulative and controlling. How often do we twist the message of Jesus to get what we want? The focused scripture is from Luke 12: 13-21. This conversation was recorded May 19, 2023.
The Immune System: Practicing self-differentiation with integrity
In this episode Ken Shuman and a group of Faithwalkers reflect on the immune system and practicing self-differentiation and integrity. How did Jesus' practice this? The focused scripture is from Matthew 23. This conversation was recorded in May of 2023.
Overcoming Shame – Faithwalking Principles Part 4
In this episode Ken Shuman discusses the Faithwalking principle of confronting our shame.
