Chris goes to Disney while Laura and Davis spend money on things they already have, and they discuss destruction in the prophets, David’s double-sided cave prayer, the power of love, and how theology works within history Red Tree Readings: Micah 5:10-13; Psalm 142; Ephesians 3:14-21 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” Passage: Genesis 21:8-21 (Hagar Sent Away) You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Laura goes to Chicago, Chris gets dressed, Davis laughs with his toddler, and they discuss self-reliant sailors, sleepy prophets, the direction of love, mysteeries(?), and stingy bridesmaids Red Tree Readings: Jonah 1; Psalm 121; Ephesians 3:1-13 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” Parable: Wise & Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1--13) You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Laura, Chris, and Davis consider their favorite vacations and discuss the best version of Daniel & the lion’s den, the most quoted Psalm in the NT, crumbling walls of hostility, and why Jesus spoke so much about money  Red Tree Readings: Daniel 6; Psalm 110; Ephesians 2:11-22 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” passage: Eye of a Needle (Matthew 19:23-26) You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Laura, Chris, and Davis consider their own mediocrity and discuss the purpose of and behind time, why Jesus died in the air, and God helping those who can’t help themselves Red Tree Readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-10; Psalm 80; Ephesians 2:1-10 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” passage: Hard Hearts (Romans 11:7-8) You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Laura, Chris, and Davis are back from an unexpected paternity leave and they discuss royal eulogies, weepy kings, Kirk Cousins, torn heavens, hungry vultures, and why Paul never ever stops giving thanks.   Red Tree Readings: 2 Samuel 1:17-27; Psalm 144; Ephesians 1:15-23 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” passage: The Coming Kingdom (Luke 17:20-37) You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Chris, Laura, and Davis think happy thoughts about their respective kids and they discuss spiritual barrenness, royal weddings, and how to actually grow in gratitude Red Tree Readings: 1 Samuel 1:1-20; Psalm 45; Ephesians 1:11-14 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” passage: Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19) You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The gang gets Christmassy (...kind of) and they discuss the many shades of Jesus in Ruth, the two covenants of Psalm 40, non-vending-machine views of God, and why “don’t be bad” isn’t good enough.

 Red Tree Readings: Ruth 1; Psalm 40; Ephesians 1:7-10 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” passage: Sin, Faith, Duty (Luke 17:1-10) You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Chris orders kombucha, Laura and Davis feel old at concerts, and they discuss the one-verse judge, seeing Jesus in the word “Aha!”, cage stage Calvinism, and something better than karma.   Red Tree Readings: Judges 3:31; Psalm 35; Ephesians 1:1-6 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” parable: The Barren Fig Tree You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Chris drives defensively, Laura and Davis have bad knees, and they discuss evil kings hoisted on poles, the transcendence and immanence of unfailing love, the sufficiency of grace, and the empty storehouses of Jesus Red Tree Readings: Joshua 10; Psalm 33; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” parable: The Rich Fool You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Chris almost cries with dolphins, Laura’s schedule fills up, Davis gets a new roof, and they discuss animals and angels, that time Jesus corrects himself, and a way to read the Bible that lowers your shoulders in relief  Red Tree Readings: Numbers 22, Psalm 27, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” parable: Watchful Servants You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Laura Degobifies, Chris doesn’t run in the marathon, Davis parks badly and they discuss the nile turning into blood, how love becomes the premiere ethic, and not being the hero in the parable.  Red Tree Readings: Exodus 7, Psalm 13, 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” parable: The Great Banquet You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Laura’s kids contract covid, Chris gets irritable, Davis fails at plumbing, and they discuss the burning bush, directional love, and Old Testament training wheels. Red Tree Readings: Exodus 3, Psalm 8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” parable: The Narrow Door You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Laura Rinas joins the pod as a new co-host, Chris & Davis throw shade, and they discuss Lawless commands, your many enemies, closed-hearts, and the surprising way to turn business associates into friends.  Red Tree Readings: Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 3, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” parable: The Shrewd Manager You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Chris thinks about time, Davis graduates seminary, and they discuss the second Exodus, hate poetry, bad meditation, and the apparel of the gospel.   Red Tree Readings: Isaiah 43, Psalm 109, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” parable: The Good Samaritan You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Chris and Davis discuss counterintuitive preaching, how to read the prophets, the darkest corner in the Bible, the translucency of our suffering, and inefficient farmers.  Red Tree Readings: Isaiah 19:16-25, Psalm 88, 2 Corinthians 4 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” parable: The Sower You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Chris jams his finger and Davis battles demon bunnies. Together, they discuss who the Song of Solomon is actually about, letters of recommendation, missing God on the ascent, and why widows are important to God. Red Tree Readings: Songs 2:8-17, Psalm 77, 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” passage: 1 Timothy 5:3-8 You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Chris and Davis consider meaninglessness in Ecclesiastes, a favorite Psalm of the New Testament, one-way vows, and the warnings of Revelation. Red Tree Readings: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Psalm 69, 2 Corinthians 1:22-22 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” passage: Revelation 2-3 You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Chris and Davis reflect on Easter, Esther, golden scepters, the God of All Comfort, and the impossibility of fully understanding grace.  Red Tree Readings: Esther 4, Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” passage: Ephesians 6:2-3 You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Chris and Davis get into car trouble and discuss an obscure miracle involving a sunken ax head, the forgetful God of Psalm 25, gospel greetings, and what it actually means to be holy. Red Tree Readings: 2 Kings 6:1-7; Psalm 25; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” question: 1 Peter 1:14-16 You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Davis gets food poisoning, Chris adopts AI, and the two discuss the strange death of David’s Son, the answer to Old Testament questions, and how to think about new covenant to-dos.  Red Tree Readings: 2 Samuel 18; Psalm 24; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 This week’s “BUT WHAT ABOUT” question: obedience & instruction?  You can learn more about Red Tree at redtreegrace.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.