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Christopher Schouten
Feb 199 min read
Expanding the Boundaries of Theology: Integrating the Work of Healthy Self-Love in Christian Communities
Pathways Theological Education Making Sense of Theology, Febuary 2025 Final Reflection Paper - Grade = A This paper embraces the...
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Christopher Schouten
Feb 210 min read
Defying the Shadow: Finding Grace in the Dark
Sermon given at First Church Phoenix UCC on 2/2/2025. YouTube video below. Today, I invite you to journey with me to the land of Oz—not...
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Christopher Schouten
Oct 13, 202412 min read
Sermon: Sacred Journey - CONNECTION - How to Have Grace-Filled Relationships during Election Season
Bridging difficult differences can only be done by understanding the different moral foundations that drive each of us.
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Christopher Schouten
Sep 23, 20245 min read
Whole Lives Matter: Embracing Intersectionality in a Complex World
Whole Lives Matter because people are complex, intersectional, and fearfully and wonderfully made in an infinite diversity and beauty.
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Christopher Schouten
Aug 10, 20243 min read
Children's Message: Finding the Right Path with God's Help (based on Proverbs 2:2-6 and 3:5-6)
Good morning, kids!  How’s everyone today? I’m so glad to see all of your smiling faces. Today, I want to talk to you about something...
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Christopher Schouten
Jul 18, 20245 min read
The Wisdom of "Praise Allah and Tie Your Camel to the Post"
I learned a phrase long ago in my spiritual education from the deep well of Sufi wisdom: "Praise Allah and tie your camel to the post"....
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Christopher Schouten
Jul 17, 20246 min read
Bridging the Gap: Harnessing Corporate Expertise for Ministry Excellence
As I stand on the threshold of a new chapter in my life, transitioning from over three decades in corporate technology marketing to...
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Christopher Schouten
Jul 7, 20242 min read
Children's Ministry: "The Power of Spiritual Community"
Teaching children to appreciate spiritual community through relatable storytelling.
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Christopher Schouten
Jun 18, 20241 min read
A Response to Systemic Racism: our Decentering Whiteness Podcast
In response to the brutal murder of George Floyd, my friend Andréa and I recorded seven conversations about racism. This is what happened.
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Christopher Schouten
Jun 17, 202411 min read
The Heroine's Journey: The Barbie Sermon
We each go on our own Hero's Journey to find our authentic purpose.
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Christopher Schouten
Jun 17, 20242 min read
Embracing the Beauty of Diversity: Becoming a Church of Extravagant Welcome
What we must do to truly provide an extravagant welcome to all in our church.
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