God’s Answer for Our Frenetic Lives
Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4203 of Day1 to reflect on Isaiah’s roadmap for finding peace amid life’s frenetic pace. Drawing on Advent’s call to quietness and stillness, he invites us to make room for God. How can we create sacred space in a noisy world?
You Cannot Put God in a Box
Rev. Mark Birch of Westminster Abbey (yes, THAT Westminster Abbey,) joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4202 of Day1 to explore faith, grace, and human limits. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:1-14, Darwin, and the mystery of God’s work, they reflect on stewardship beyond formulas. How can we embrace grace instead of control?
Faith in the Public Square: Living Our Call Beyond Sunday
Rev. Jody Andrade joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4201 of Day1 to reflect on faith in the public square. Drawing from interfaith partnerships, civic advocacy, and the call to hospitality, she challenges us to live out our faith beyond Sunday. How can we embody Christ’s love in public life? Read and reflect on living faith outside the church walls.
Defiance in the Face of Despair: Psalm 79
Rabbi Yael Splansky and Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee join host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4200 of Day1 to reflect on Psalm 79. Drawing on Rashi’s teaching, they explore turning lament into song, defiance in faith, and eschatological hope. How can we sing praise amid despair?
Holding Tension: Jung, Jesus, and Spiritual Sight
Rev. Dr. Tom Long joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4199 of Day1 to reflect on addiction, grace, and God’s enduring love. Drawing on John 3:13-17, Carl Jung, and Theodore Gill’s sermon, they explore living with tension and compassion. How can we see others through God’s eyes of grace? Read and reflect on the gospel’s invitation to hope.
What’s Mine to Steward, What’s Mine to Surrender
Rev. Dr. Barry Jones joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4198 of Day1 to explore discerning “what’s mine to steward and what’s mine to surrender.” Drawing from Psalm 139, the Serenity Prayer, and Dallas Willard’s wisdom, they invite us to lead as non-anxious disciples. Where is God asking you to let go, and lean in?
ON HAND for That Which Is AT HAND, but Not IN HAND
Rev. Dr. Tom Long joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4197 of Day1 to explore the Heaven that comes to us. Drawing from the work of Christopher Morse, his book "The Difference Heaven Makes," and the theology of divine action, they invite us to rethink discipleship as a posture of expectancy.
God Is in It With Us
Rev. Shuna Dicks of Aberdeen, Scotland joins Day1 host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4196 of Day1 to explore gratitude and faith amid hardship and grief. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians, she reminds us that God is right in there with us even in the hardest moments. What if gratitude isn't about having it all together, but trusting that God is still here—even in the mess?
When Scripture Confronts Our Biases
Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4195 of Day1 to explore how Scripture models a diversity of voices that challenges echo chambers. Drawing from biblical wisdom and tradition, they invite us to embrace tension in faith conversations. How can we listen well to voices different from our own?
What’s the One Problem Paul Saw in the Church?
Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4194 of Day1 to explore Paul’s vision of unity in the early church. Drawing from 1 Corinthians, they discuss storytelling, foolishness, and God’s upside-down wisdom. How are we called to live a different story?
Prophetic Preaching Doesn't Thunder—It Weeps
Rev. Dr. Tom Long joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4193 of Day1 to explore the heart of prophetic preaching. Drawing from personal wisdom, and the pastoral art of lament, Dr. Long invite us to consider preaching that embraces compassion over condemnation. How can we preach with both truth and tenderness?
What Sanctification Really Means
Rev. Leon Stevenson joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4192 of Day1 to explore the meaning of sanctification. Drawing from personal stories, Spirit-filled insight, and the daily walk of faith, they invite us to reflect on how we grow to look more like Jesus. How do we recognize the fire of spiritual maturity in our own lives?
What Keeps People from Feeling Welcome in Church?
Rev. Robb Webb joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4191 of Day1 to explore the tension between faith and institutional religion. Drawing from Colossians 1 and church architecture, he challenges us to rethink what welcome really means. How can we become more visibly open to the world? Read and reflect on how churches can rediscover Christ-centered hospitality.
Can Co-Location Beget Community?
Rev. Dr. Jenny Shultz-Thomas joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4189 of Day1 to explore interfaith community and Christian partnership. Drawing from the Tri-Faith Initiative in Omaha, Nebraska, this inspiring conversation highlights collaboration, presence, and bold ministry in action. How can we build real community through shared space and purpose? Read and reflect on the call to embody faith beyond our walls.
How to Be the Church People Are Looking For
Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4188 of Day1 to explore authentic Christian welcome. Drawing from 2 Kings 2 and lived pastoral wisdom, they invite us to shift from anxious outreach to genuine hospitality. How can we show Christ by simply showing up? Read and reflect on what it means to “throw a party worth attending.”
Lo Cotidiano: God's Presence in the Everyday
Rev. Juan Carlos Huertas joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4187 of Day1 to explore how God meets us in Ordinary Time. Drawing from 1 Kings 19 and insights from Ada María Isasi-Díaz on Lo Cotidiano, they invite us to embrace God’s presence in daily life. How can we notice God’s transforming work in the ordinary?
Enneagram Insights for Your Walk with Christ
Rev. Danny Lybarger joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4186 of Day1 to explore how understanding the Enneagram can deepen Christian faith. Drawing from personal experiences and insights from Richard Rohr, they ask: How can the Enneagram enhance your spiritual journey?
Speaking in Tongues: Pentecostal Prayer and the Spirit of Pentecost
Rev. Rebecca Gurney joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4185 of Day1 to explore the meaning of speaking in tongues and the richness of Pentecostal prayer. Drawing from scriptural insights into Pentecost, they invite us to a reflection on prayer. How might openness to spiritual gifts transform our worship and community life in embracing the mysterious power of the Spirit?
Called by God: Embracing Reluctant Divine Callings
Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr. joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4184 of Day1 to explore what it means to be called by God. Drawing from Acts 16:16-34, personal stories, and biblical examples, they invite us to examine the nature of reluctant obedience. How do we discern and respond when God calls us into uncomfortable places? Read and reflect on the divine invitation to faithful action.
How One Quiet Voice Shaped the PC(USA)’s Brief Statement of Faith
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Campbell joins host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime in Episode #4183 of Day1 to explore the legacy of the Brief Statement of Faith. Drawing from PC(USA) history, Indigenous witness, and Spirit-led courage, they invite us to reflect on the voices we hear—and those we’ve silenced. How can we make space for stories still speaking? Read and reflect on the power of shared faith and memory.