Trinity Talks

Welcome to Trinity Talks podcast (formerly "Trinity Church Sermons"). Topics include: weekly sermons, human interest, pastor chats, mental health and more from Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Arlington VA. Visit us on the web at www.trinityarlington.org!

TPC Sermon 2020-02-16: Life and Death, Blessings and Curses 02/18/2020

TPC Sermon 2020-02-16: Life and Death, Blessings and Curses Pastor Judith preaches on Romans 7:15-25, Dueteronomy 30:15-20; and Psalm 199:1-8. She encourages us to be vulnerable with one another and admit how hard it is to live out God's intentions for the world and how hard it is to live out the intentions we have set for ourselves in response to God. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/13202408

TPC Sermons 2020-02-09: Right Relationship and Restoration 02/12/2020

TPC Sermons 2020-02-09: Right Relationship and Restoration Judith preaches on being the salt of the earth and the light on the hill and how religious practices like fasting are meant to help us align with God's ways. The scripture is from Isaiah 58:1-12 and Matthew 5:13-20 . /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/13126670

Staff Picks Cereal 02/05/2020

Staff Picks Cereal Courtney, Mike, Stuart, and Ben pick their favorite cereals. Listen, then vote for your favorite list. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/13030142

Trinity Talks Communion 01/29/2020

Trinity Talks Communion Pastor Judith and Ben talk about the other Presbyterian sacrament, Communion. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12936932

TPC Sermon 2020-01-26: The Missional Church 01/29/2020

TPC Sermon 2020-01-26: The Missional Church Guest preacher Rev. John Molina-Moore, the National Capital Presbyter, visited Trinity this Sunday with a message of mission and the different ways to connect and be a missional church. The scripture was from Exodus 3:7-12 and John 20:20-23 /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12933425

TPC Sermon 2020-01-19: All Creation Responds to the Presence of Christ 01/21/2020

TPC Sermon 2020-01-19: All Creation Responds to the Presence of Christ Pastor Judith preaches on the scriptures from John 1:29-42 and Luke 5:1-11. She discusses Epiphany meaning more than "God with Us" but "God with all creation." /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12834602

Trinity Talks Baptism 01/21/2020

Trinity Talks Baptism Pastor Judith and Ben talk about John the Baptist, Jesus' Baptism and what Baptism means to Presbyterians. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12828890

TPC Sermon 2020 20202-01-12: The Voice of God Over the Waters 01/14/2020

TPC Sermon 2020 20202-01-12: The Voice of God Over the Waters Pastor Judith preaches on Isaiah 42:1-9, Pslam 29, and Matthew 3:13-17. She speaks about the baptism of Jesus and relates it to natural disasters. Asking where is God in your life? When are you bathed in God's love and light? /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12735950

TPC Sermon 2020-01-05: Holy Family, Refugee Family 01/07/2020

TPC Sermon 2020-01-05: Holy Family, Refugee Family Pastor Judith preaches on Jeremiah 31:7-14 and Matthew 2:1-23 on Epiphany. She concludes that our God is a God who can walk with us through an imperfect world. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12649448

TPC Sermon 2019: Jesus the Compassion of God 12/23/2019

TPC Sermon 2019: Jesus the Compassion of God On the Fourth Sunday of Advent Pastor Judith explores how Mary and Joseph dealt with their family problems of the time. Her words remind us that God is with us always, he is not waiting for a better version of us, but is here right now. Scriptures: Colossians 1:15-23; Ephesians 1:3-4, 8-10; Matthew 1:18-25 /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12513056

TPC Sermons 2019-12-15 Joy To the World 12/17/2019

TPC Sermons 2019-12-15 Joy To the World Pastor Judith explores the third Sunday of Advent and the joy that can be found even after indescribable loss, such as the Chernobyl accident. She encourages us to be ready for little glimpses of joy that is on the horizon. The scriptures are Isaiah 35:1-10; Joel 2:21-27; James 5:7-10; and Luke 1:47-55. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12438524

TPC Sermon 2019-12-08 God's Dream of Creation 12/10/2019

TPC Sermon 2019-12-08 God's Dream of Creation On the second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Judith explores Advent and the time of holy longing, when we look at improbable dreams, like the lion and the lamb, and wonder if they might one day come ture. The lectionary readings are: of Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 ; Genesis 1:26-30 ; Matthew 3:1-12. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12351455

The Christmas Story: the one with Jesus in it. 12/08/2019

The Christmas Story: the one with Jesus in it. Paul Mannes and Ben have a look at Matthew 1-2 and see if there is more going on than just a nice story about Jesus' birth. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12321116

Staff Picks Christmas Movies 12/06/2019

Staff Picks Christmas Movies Courtney, Mike, Stuart, and Ben pick their top Christmas movies. Do you agree? Head to the Trinity website and vote for the list you think is best. Share your list on our facebook page /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12305201

TPC Sermons 2019-Dec-01: Light of the World 12/03/2019

TPC Sermons 2019-Dec-01: Light of the World Pastor Judith welcomes in the Advent season with the scriptures from Isaiah 2:1-5; Genesis 1:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; John 1:1-18. Judith talks about the hope for Advent and about being the light during the Advent season. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12266834

TPC Sermon 20191124: Loving Our Neighbor 11/26/2019

TPC Sermon 20191124: Loving Our Neighbor The Racial Justice Group led the worship service this Sunday. The scriptures wer Isaiah 58:6-12; Revelation 21:1-7; Luke 10:25-7. The sermon was given through three personal though provoking perspectives of Mary McClelland (growing up with segregation), Magda Rolfes (how we can do better to fight racism) , and Merrit Gillard (white supremacy's subtle permutations). /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12186158

Mental Health and Wellness 11/25/2019

Mental Health and Wellness Ever wonder where the line is between normal anxiety and anxiety that’s a problem? Dan Campbell LCSW and Rich Long, Ed.D., Trinity Mental Health Wellness Team members, talk about anxiety – especially how it touches adults and parents -for a 40-minute podcast. They answer questions raised after the screening of the documentary, “Angst,” including ideas on how to cope with anxiety and when to seek assistance. This is one in a series on the topic but is “free-standing” as one may listen in any order. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12167738

TPC Sermons 2019-nov-17: Gratitude and a Theology of Abundance 11/20/2019

TPC Sermons 2019-nov-17: Gratitude and a Theology of Abundance On Commitment Sunday, Pastor Judith talks about tithing, living the Jesus way of life and building your life on a strong foundation. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12110066

TPC Sermons 2019-11-10: Gratitude and Trust 11/13/2019

TPC Sermons 2019-11-10: Gratitude and Trust Pastor Judith preaches on Sirach 11:14, Luke 12:13-21, Matthew 6:19-21. She addresses 6 possible reasons why God called the landowner's response with the bumper crop "foolish." What do we do with the gifts God gave us? /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/12023936

Trinity Talks 11/06/2019

Trinity Talks Pastor Judith and Ben sit down and talk about reading the Bible and how she doesn't get bored preaching even after all these years. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11932805

TPC Sermon 2019-11-03: Gratitude and Humility 11/05/2019

TPC Sermon 2019-11-03: Gratitude and Humility Pastor Judith preaches on two apocryphal readings: 2 Esdras 6:42-44; Sirach 11:1-6; and New Testament Readings: Ephesian 1:17-23; and Matthew 6:25-34. She talks about how do we live out the kingdom of God while bombarded with messages that provoke our anxiety? Note: The podcast concludes with a surprise postlude that was not even listed in the bulletin but had everyone clapping along. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11919410

Staff Picks 10/30/2019

Staff Picks Ben, Stuart, Mike and Courtney come up with their list of the best Halloween Candy. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11843022

TPC Sermon 2019-10-27: Gratitude and Wonder 10/29/2019

TPC Sermon 2019-10-27: Gratitude and Wonder On an appropriately rainy Sunday, Pastor Judith preached on Psalm 65; Sirach 42:15, 43:13-22; and Matthew 5:45. Judith invited us to be defined by gratitude as God places wonder in our paths daily. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11828441

TPC Sermon 2019: Transforming Prayer 10/23/2019

TPC Sermon 2019: Transforming Prayer Guest preacher, The Rev. Dr. Beth Ford Friend, speaks on Jeremiah 31:27-34, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, and Luke 18:1-8. She talks about how we are transformed through prayer in ways we may not even realize and encourages us to keep praying. "Who understands faithful action and persistence better than God?" /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11757530

TPC Sermons 2019-10-13: A Spacious Place: The Mystery of Creation 10/15/2019

TPC Sermons 2019-10-13: A Spacious Place: The Mystery of Creation Pastor Judith preaches on Psalm 66:1-12 and the Apocryphal reading: Sirach 42:15-23. She explores the world's biggest and unique creatures inspired by text from Sirach 42:17, "..The Lord has not empowered even his holy ones to recount all his marvelous works." She concludes that God is at work in the processes of life and new life, death and rebirth. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11652617

Trinity Staff Picks 10/11/2019

Trinity Staff Picks Stuart, Mike, Courtney and Ben put forward their top three worship moments at Trinity. Do you agree? Remember to vote for the list you like the most or let us know you own selection. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11598629

Trinity Talks a year with Creation. 10/09/2019

Trinity Talks a year with Creation. Pastor Judith and Ben sit down to talk about the new theme "a year with creation". They talk about the book of Sirach and the Irish Mystics. Pastor Judith also mentions her website /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11578559

TPC Sermon 2019-10-6: God is the All 10/08/2019

TPC Sermon 2019-10-6: God is the All Pastor Judith preaches on Sirach 42:15, 43:23-33 and Ephesian 4:1-6 and explores how God is high and holy but also near. She cites Mary Oliver's quote "Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell About it." to encourage people to be aware of the world around us. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11563001

Mental Health and Wellness 10/02/2019

Mental Health and Wellness In preparation for the screening of the movie, “Angst” to youth and parents on October 27, Rich Long and Dan Campbell sit down to talk about anxiety, its symptoms, its causes, and how to manage it. The podcast, like the film, is for both youth and adults. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11483654

TPC Sermons 20190929 Life that is Really Life 10/01/2019

TPC Sermons 20190929 Life that is Really Life Pastor Judith preaches on the text from Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, Isaiah 39:1-8a, and 1 Timothy 6:6-12, 17-19. She explores the theme of the year in light of the recent environmental protests and the value of life that looks beyond just our own time. /episode/index/show/tpcsermons/id/11468747

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