Urban Village Church

Fortify: Find Hope and Strength for the Journey

Hear the story of Valerie from Urban Village Church, Hyde Park-Woodlawn.

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Things discussed in this week's podcast:

Black Youth Project 100 (BYP 100) - http://byp100.org

Chicago school closings - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/philadelphia-chicago-school-funding_n_5635062.html

Baltimore uprising told through voices of the people - https://youtu.be/cJqJfAAi8VQ

Story of Marissa Alexander in her own words - http://www.essence.com/2015/03/04/marissa-alexander-exclusive

From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor - https://www.amazon.com/BlackLivesMatter-Black-Liberation-Keeanga-Yamahtta-Taylor/dp/1608465624

 

Barbara Randsby - http://barbararansby.com

 

Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Davis - https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Constant-Struggle-Palestine-Foundations/dp/1608465640

 

'Chewing Gum' on Netflix - http://www.vulture.com/2016/12/chewing-gum-is-a-netflix-hidden-gem.html

AV 1.8.17: The Good {Enough} Life: The good enough life is not what you think it is

Preacher: Brittany Isaac

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

UVC-South Loop (Christian Coon): 1-8-17, The Good (Enough) Life

Preacher: Christian Coon

January sometimes brings resolutions and the desire to strive to obtain the mythical "good life." But what does that mean? Will God favor us more if we achieve more? We'll explore what it means to have the good-enough life as we reflect on Matthew 5:1-12.

UVC-South Loop (Christian Coon): 12-24-16, No place to go for Christmas

Preacher: Christian Coon

Do you feel like you don't have a place in your family? In this world? In life? It's interesting to note that the birth of Jesus--the Messiah, the Savior--literally took place in "no place." God comes to us in those moments of displacement as God did that day thousands of years ago. A Christmas Eve podcast based on Luke 2:1-20.

UVC Wicker Park (Hannah Kardon) 12.18.16: Embracing God's Big Yes

Preacher: Hannah Kardon

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Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

UVC-South Loop (Christian Coon): 12-18-16, Embracing God's Big Yes: Dis respect

Preacher: Christian Coon

Sometimes saying yes to God may mar one's reputation in "popular" society. Are we ready for that? Was Joseph? We'll explore his "yes" to God as we read Matthew 1:18-25.

I mention a clip in the podcast and you can view that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYgM6WpjCy8

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AV 12.18.16: Embracing God’s Big Yes: Joseph says yes

Preacher: Brittany Isaac

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

12.11.16 Hyde Park | Woodlawn (Emily McGinley): Advent: The Legacy of Saying "Yes"

Preacher: Emily McGinley

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

AV 12.11.16: Embracing God’s Big Yes: Mary says yes

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Preacher: Brittany Isaac

UVC-South Loop (Christian Coon): 12-11-16, Embracing God's Big Yes: Mary Says Yes

Preacher: Christian Coon

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

I mention Shonda Rhimes' TED Talk and you can see that here: https://www.ted.com/talks/shonda_rhimes_my_year_of_saying_yes_to_everything

 

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