Jesus did not arrive safely, comfortably, or legally secure. He fled by night, crossed borders, and lived in fear of returning home—because a politician wanted him dead. The Gospel doesn’t leave us room to sanitize this reality. If how we treat refugees is how we treat Jesus, then the question isn’t whether Christ was a…
NEW EPISODE: In this message, Jamin lights the advent candle of hope and talks about how Mary embodied hope, gave birth to hope, and cultivated hope. How do we do the same?
Amongst God’s heavenly family was a very specific Son of God, who served as a very special angel. He carried the title of the messenger of Yahweh—or the Angel of the Lord. This angel appears many times throughout the Old Testament, but there’s something very different about him. He doesn’t just pass along messages from…
The supernatural world of the Bible is overflowing with spiritual beings of varied authority, job descriptions, and backgrounds. At the top of this hierarchy is Yahweh himself—Lord of lords and God of gods (Deut. 10:17). He is the creator of Heaven and earth and all that exists. Underneath him are the little-g-gods that he created,…
I just finished a beautifully illustrated 300-page graphic novel, and I don’t have the slightest idea what it was about. Whenever I turned the page, I felt like I had accidentally turned three pages and missed important elements. I couldn’t understand when time jumped forward. Poetic references either fell flat or required too much of…
NEW EPISODE: Many Christians today misunderstand what it means to suffer for Christ, mistaking cultural disagreements or personal offenses for true persecution. Drawing on Paul’s experiences, the ministry of Jesus, and the dynamic between ancient and modern Christianity, we explore how authentic Christian suffering shapes us into either prophets or jerks. In this message, Jamin…
Last week at Spare Oom, I made up a spontaneous song that lasted for about 34 minutes. It traversed into a few different themes, so I spliced it into 12 different tracks, along with a final track that’s the whole thing as one solid track. You can now stream it wherever you listen to music,…
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: In Philippians, Paul talks about longing to be with God. Jamin uses this to talk about the Christian mystics of old, and their longing for the intimacy, presence, and experience of God. Where are our desires focused?
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