{"product_id":"vulnerable-embrace-9781949888133","title":"Vulnerable Embrace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVulnerable Embrace\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that celebrates the worship of God through a unique collection of 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century sermons by co-pastor \"clergy couple\" Elana Levy and Lucus Keppel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin, you will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- stories of love, loss, and camping \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- plays and dialogues between Bible characters who never could have met any other way\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- connections between science, history and scripture that reveal more harmony than you might expect\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- a love of the Biblical languages of Hebrew and Greek that helps bring great depth and refreshing clarity to the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElana and Lucus are pastors in their first decade of congregational ministry. Their collection of sermons gives us a glimpse at the basics for \"new church,\" \"next church,\" and \"fresh expressions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese sermons reflect the unique backgrounds, academic training, and non-church work experience of Elana and Lucus. They fold careful Biblical research, and relevant theological reflection into a mix of popular culture and current events to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of their congregation. Even their word-studies are charming. In other words, these are really engaging, witty people who preach thought-provoking and helpful sermons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e From the foreword by Rev. Deborah Fortel and Rev. Dr. David Sawyer of Flourishing Church Consulting and Coaching\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Parson's Porch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781949888133\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Elana Keppel Levy, Lucus Levy Keppel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39579372388533,"sku":"9781949888133","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c401326a-a9f4-4d22-ba97-15360910da98.jpg?v=1617080186","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/vulnerable-embrace-9781949888133","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}