A Shared Word

Sandy Kress (teacher of Judaism) and Mark Charbonneau (a Christian pastor) come together to explore the meaning of the shared sacred text and how it impacts our life today.

S2 E7 David's Final Words

In this final episode of Season 2, we consider David's final words and our final words pertaining to David's life and legacy.

03-07
26:45

S2 E6 David, Bathsheba, and Uriah

Sandy and Mark discuss the troubling story of David's failure found in 2 Samuel 11 and 12. After David sleeps with Bathsheba and has Uriah killed, we consider how King David is still a person after God's own heart. 

02-25
23:01

S2 E5 David and the Ark

In this next episode, David brings back the Ark of the Covenant. This powerful story not only teaches us about David's character, but also teaches us many truths about the presence of God in this world. 2 Samuel 6.

02-21
17:32

S2 E4 David and Saul

One cannot study the life of David without looking at his volatile relationship with King Saul. In this episode, Sandy and Mark give an overview of the lessons we learn David & Saul and how God can show up in our difficult relationships. 

02-12
22:13

S2 E3 David and Goliath

This is one of the most well-known stories in our shared word. David and Goliath has become an archetype for the underdog story, but there are many less-known lessons within the details of this epic tale. Take a listen!

02-05
19:51

S2 E2 David's Anointing

On this second episode, Sandy and Mark explore David's anointing. The shared word is from 1 Samuel 16.

01-28
23:04

S2 E1 An Introduction to the Life of David

This second season of A Shared Word will explore the life of David. Sandy and Mark talk about the role King David play in both faith traditions. 

01-23
14:11

S1 E8 Proverbs- Discernment and Judgement

This is the eighth and final episode of this first season on Proverbs.  On this episode, Sandy and Mark discuss how Wisdom Literature and the Proverbs teach us the nature of discernment and judgement. 

06-28
24:26

SPECIAL EPISODE- A Shared Word on Immigration and Family Separation

In this episode, Sandy and Mark discuss the heated topic of immigration and family separation.  

06-20
26:49

S1 E7 Proverbs- Loving-Kindness

Our shared word teaches us the wisdom of living with loving-kindness.  In this seventh episode in our season on Proverbs, Sandy and Mark explore how acts of love and mercy lead to wise living.  

06-06
25:53

S1 E6 Proverbs- Wisdom on Work

We will spend the majority of our life attending our vocation. It is a good thing Proverbs share wisdom on the nature of work.  Enjoy this sixth episode in this season on Proverbs. 

05-30
18:41

S1 E5 Proverbs- Wisdom on Discipline

This is the fifth episode in a series on Proverbs.  In this podcast, Sandy and Mark explore wisdom on discipline.

05-23
21:26

SPECIAL EPISODE- Pentecost and Shavuot

Did you know there are two religious holidays that occur near the same time? For the Jewish faith, it is Shavuot. For the Christian tradition, it is Pentecost. In this special episode, Mark and Sandy explore these religious holidays and their connections with one another.

05-16
23:36

S1 E4 Proverbs- The Nature of Wisdom

In this fourth episode, Mark and Sandy explore the nature of wisdom using a collection of wisdom sayings within the Jewish tradition.

05-09
20:31

S1 E3 Proverbs- Two Women

In this third podcast of the first season, Sandy and Mark discuss a crucial concept within the reading of Proverbs- the depiction of two women.

04-30
18:33

S1 E2 Proverbs- What is Wisdom

In this second podcast, Sandy and Mark discuss the nature of wisdom in Proverbs, what wisdom is not, and the very purpose of wisdom.

04-24
13:36

S1 E1 An Introduction to A Shared Word

In this first episode, the hosts (Sandy Kress and Mark Charbonneau) introduce themselves, the podcast, and the shared text for the first season.

04-24
13:35

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