N.T. Wright on the Postmodern Movement 2 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-03-03 | Bishop Tom Wright reflects on the postmodern movement, setting it in an historical context. Citing both its insights and limitations, the Bishop ends his comments with this thought, "Post-modernity is about announcing the Doctrine of the Fall to arrogant modernity. But the Fall is never the last word. The task of the church today could be summed up as 'How do we now announce the Doctrine of Redemption?'" Part of an interview by Dr. Tod Bolsinger at the Pastors Retreat of the Los Ranchos Presbytery held at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, CA. Bishop N.T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England.
Mr. Gerald Alexander, Midnight Mission Christmas Concert, Los Angeles, Dec. 14, 2019 Steve Yamaguchi 2020-12-17 | ...
The Humor of N.T. Wright Steve Yamaguchi 2009-06-26 | Bishop Tom shares his sense of humor and love of life with Los Ranchos Presbytery.
N.T. Wright on the Importance of Reason 10 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-05-21 | Bishop Tom Wright hightlights the value and limits of the Enlightenment in a discussion with Dr. Tod Bolsinger. This is a Q & A session at the Annual Pastors' Retreat for Los Ranchos Presbytery held at Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, CA. Bishop N.T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England. [Video produced by Tom Dykhuizen.]
N.T. Wright on the Authority of the Bible 7 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-05-12 | Bishop Tom Wright explains his view of the nature and authority of the scriptures.
N.T. Wright on Darwin 8 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-05-09 | The Bishop of Durham distinguishes between the science of Darwin and the philosophy of Darwinists. Believing that one can be both a theist and an evolutionist, Tom Wright exposes the real agenda of those who argue that religion and science are necessarily in opposition.
Johhny Cash Calvin Walks the Line Steve Yamaguchi 2009-05-01 | "Because I"m Yours, I Walk the Line" Dr. Steve Yamaguchi channels a famous 16th Century French Country and Western singer, Jean Cauvin. Performed at a presbytery gathering for pastors and elders. He doesn't sound so great, but hey, in July he'll be 500 years old. ...(John Calvin) was a very popular country & western singer in France. He was known to say, "Mon ami, je suis 'Johnny' Cauvin." Remember that? Church history. Anyway. He sang this song: I keep a close watch on this heart of mine; I keep my eyes wide open all the time. I pay attention to the ties that bind. Because I'm yours, I walk the line. (The new website is now LIVE at www.losranchos.org)
NTWright on the Book of Acts 2 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-04-28 | Bishop Wright talks more about the Kingdom of God.
N.T. Wright On the Book of Acts 1 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-04-25 | Bishop Tom Wright focuses in depth on the opening verses of the Book of Acts. He turns our traditional understanding upside-down by saying that Jesus' message is not that we go up there when we die but that in Jesus Christ up there came down here. Jesus came to announce the coming of the Kingdom of God. And central to that message is his dying on the cross and resurrecting. First in a series on Acts.
World-Class Jazz Harpist Plays for Los Ranchos Steve Yamaguchi 2009-04-13 | At the New Hope Easter Vigil Service, world-class harpist, Lori Andrews led the congregation in the Lord's Prayer. She was recently voted the best jazz harpist in the U.S. by the Jazziz Readers Poll. Mrs. Andrews has played at Jazz Festivals in Newport Beach and Long Beach, been featured in many films, and entertained with Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, and The Tonight Show. She has 7 CDs to her credit. Her style that includes elements of jazz, fusion and R&B blended beautifully with the New Hope Choir and Orange Praise Ensemble.
N.T. Wright Responds to John Piper 9 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-03-27 | Bishop Wright finds it astonishing that Dr. Piper warns his readers NOT to take our knowledge of first-century Judaism too seriously. Bishop Wright argues that any reading of scripture that doesn't include an understanding of the world the Bible was written in will lead to interpretations riddled with anachronisms (falsely reading contemporary ideas into historical writings.) For example, modern readers often misinterpret the biblical term, Kingdom of Heaven, as referring to "a place we go to when we die." But ancient readers knew the phrase meant "the rule of heaven on earth." Part of an interview by Dr. Tod Bolsinger, Senior Pastor of San Clemente Presbyterian Church, at the Pastors Retreat of the Los Ranchos Presbytery held at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, CA. Bishop N.T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England.
N.T. Wright on Filming the End Times for YouTube 6 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-03-13 | What will it look like when Jesus returns (the Parousia)? If we could videotape it what would we see? The Bible, according to Bishop Wright, is full of poetic images that offer very little detail. "The metaphors are not reality but signposts that point into the fog. Signposts can tell the truth without showing the truth." All we can really know is that the culmination of "the new world being born out of the womb of the old" will be both a wonderful surprise and a hope fulfilled, where we say both "Wow!" and "Of Course!" Part of an interview by Dr. Tod Bolsinger, Senior Pastor of San Clemente Presbyterian Church, at the Pastors Retreat of the Los Ranchos Presbytery held at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, CA. Bishop N.T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England.
N.T. Wright on Women in Ministry 5 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-03-12 | Bishop Wright advocates for the full participation of women in the life of the Church. Citing the examples of Junia as an apostle and Phoebe as a deacon in Romans 16, and the commissioning of Mary Magdelene as the first person to announce the resurrection of Jesus in John 20, he believes that the biblical evidence supporting women in leadership is overwhelming. Part of an interview by Dr. Tod Bolsinger, Senior Pastor of San Clemente Presbyterian Church, at the Pastors Retreat of the Los Ranchos Presbytery held at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, CA. Bishop N.T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England.
N.T. Wright on Satan and Evil 3 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-03-04 | Bishop Tom Wright tentatively addresses the topic of the Evil One, combining the wisdom of a biblical scholar with the caution of a believer who takes spiritual warfare seriously. Part of an interview by Dr. Tod Bolsinger, Senior Pastor of the San Clemente Presbyterian Church, at the Pastors Retreat of the Los Ranchos Presbytery held at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, CA. Bishop N.T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England. Add &fmt=18 to the end of the URL for the higher quality version.
N.T. Wright on Heaven 1 Steve Yamaguchi 2009-02-27 | Bishop Tom Wright offers guidance on how to deal pastorally with questions about heaven in a discussion with Dr. Tod Bolsinger. This is a Q & A session at the Annual Pastors' Retreat for Los Ranchos Presbytery held at Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, CA. Bishop N.T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England. [Video produced by Tom Dykhuizen.]
Flipping the Presbytery Animation Steve Yamaguchi 2009-02-15 | An animated movie that illustrates the series of talks by Dr. Tod Bolsinger on how the Los Ranchos Presbytery is being turned upside down. See http://www.losranchos.org/about-us-odyssey-videos.php for more info. Video produced by Ryan Romberg of San Clemente Presbyterian Church.
We Are Not Alone Steve Yamaguchi 2008-12-11 | When you feel like you are in the minority it is helpful to remember that you are not alone. Part 2 (of 4) of the series, "A Call to the Missional Church."
The Rapture Steve Yamaguchi 2008-12-11 | The joy of being a Christ follower often comes from encountering those who are very different from us, as evidenced by youth who take a trip to Africa. Part 3 (of 4) of the series, "A Call to the Missional Church."
A Grateful EP Steve Yamaguchi 2008-12-08 | "The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you." (Max DuPree in The Art of Leadership.) At earlier Presbytery Meetings in the year, our EP, Dr. Steve Yamaguchi, helped communicate the vision of The Odyssey Group that is redefining our work together. At this last meeting of the year, he expresses his gratitude. Part 1 (of 4) in the series, "A Call to the Missional Church."
Bring It On Steve Yamaguchi 2008-12-08 | Dr. Steve Yamaguchi encourages us to be a radical counter-culture outpost for Christ in a world that no longer knows him. Using the Biblical imagery of the Exodus, he challenges us to be radical disciples dependent on daily sustenance from God rather than eating from the fleshpots of Pharaoh or appealing to the care of Caesar. The era we remember of Christendom in the U.S. (1950's and 60's) when the dominant culture favored the Church is long over. While it may be a different time, we can be encouraged, for we Presbyterians are changing. Part 4 (of 4) of the series, "A Call to the Missional Church."
An Urgent Message Steve Yamaguchi 2008-10-15 | Dr. Steve Yamaguchi raises the first of two urgent issues for the contemporary church. Part 1 of his introduction to the Odyssey Report of September 18, 2008.
