Lord, Teach Us to Pray: The Radical Intimacy of Luke 11:1-4 (Daily Dependence & Forgiveness)
The disciples asked Jesus, "Teach us to pray."42 Nathan dives into the profound meaning of Jesus's response in Luke 11:1-4, exploring why calling God "Father" is radical, how to embrace daily dependence ("daily bread"), and the powerful link between receiving forgiveness and giving it. This episode transforms the famous prayer from a ritualistic recitation into a revolutionary Christian roadmap.
6 Oct 2025
Martha, Mary, and the One Thing Needful: Escaping the Trap of Busyness (Luke 10:38-42)
Host Nathan tackles the Martha and Mary dilemma, challenging the cultural obsession with productivity. Learn what it means to be "distracted by much serving" and why choosing presence over performance is the "better part."
5 Oct 2025
Go and Do Likewise: The Radical Neighbor | Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37
Stop asking who your neighbor is and start being a neighbor! Nathan breaks down the Good Samaritan parable, challenging listeners to practice sacrificial, barrier-breaking love for the "outsiders" in their lives.
30 Sept 2025
All In, No Looking Back: The Radical Commitment of Luke 9:57-62 - (Gospel Reflection - October 1, 2025)
Host Nathan tackles the fierce call to discipleship in Luke 9:57-62, where Jesus challenges three people's excuses. Discover the "deep meaning" behind "Let the dead bury their own dead" and why your commitment to Christ must be immediate, total, and as focused as a farmer plowing a straight row. Stop lingering—it's time to be all in!
23 Sept 2025
A Mission of Trust: The Gospel of Luke 9:1-6 - September 24, 2026
Hosts Alvin and Nathan discuss the powerful message of the Gospel of Luke 9:1-6. They explore how Jesus empowers His disciples and what this means for our own mission of faith in today's world.
6 Sept 2025
Gospel Reflection - September 7, 2025 - The Cost of Following Jesus: Why He Says to 'Hate' Your Family (Luke 14:25-33)
What did Jesus mean when he told his followers to "hate" their family and give up everything? On this episode of TheGospelConnection, hosts Alvin and Nathan dive into the tough words of Luke 14:25-33.
They explore why putting Christ at the center of your life is the key to true freedom and love. Hear a real-world story about choosing faith over career and learn how to embrace the cost of discipleship today. Based on the Gospel of Luke and the Catechism, this episode will challenge you to place your treasure where your heart truly belongs.
2 Sept 2025
September 3, 2025 - The Gospel Connection: Healing & Service (Luke 4:38-44)
Welcome to The Gospel Connection! In this episode, hosts Alvin and Nathan dive into the powerful Gospel reading for September 3rd, Luke 4:38-44. Join us as we explore Jesus's tireless ministry, from healing a fever-stricken mother-in-law to serving a whole town's worth of sick and suffering people. We reflect on the profound lesson of compassionate service—going the extra mile even when you're tired—and what it means for us today. Using a real-world scenario of a busy doctor, we'll connect this ancient story to our modern lives and daily challenges. Tune in to discover how Jesus's example of availability and prayer can inspire your own mission to spread God's love.
25 Aug 2025
August 26, 2025 - The Inside-Out Gospel: How a Clean Heart is More Important Than a Clean Room
In this episode of TheGospelConnection, hosts Alvin and Nathan explore Matthew 23:23-26, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees on their hypocrisy. Using simple, kid-friendly examples, we learn why a clean heart is more important than just looking good on the outside. We’ll discuss what it means to live with sincerity and honesty, not just when others are watching. This episode includes a special challenge, a reflection question, and a closing prayer to help children understand how to be "inside-out" good. Perfect for families looking to learn more about the Gospel.
24 Aug 2025
August 25, 2025 Gospel Reflection - A Promise Is a Promise: Being Honest on the Inside and Out
Have you ever seen someone act one way when grown-ups are watching and another way when they're not? This week on TheGospelConnection, Alvin and Nathan explore Jesus's powerful message about hypocrisy from the Gospel of Matthew 23:13-22.
Join them as they discuss why Jesus had some strong words for religious teachers who tried to find loopholes to break their promises. Discover what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about the connection between our words and our hearts, and learn why being truthful is about who you are on the inside, not just what you do on the outside. This episode reminds us that our promises are a gift and that Jesus wants us to be the same honest person all the time.
7 Dec 2017
Spagnoletta
This piece, taken from an Italian manuscript source by the 19th century musicologist Oscar Chilesotti, is an example of the popular tune Espanoleta, or "Little Spanish Tune". An orchestrated version of the tune may be heard in Joaquin Rodrigo's Fantasia para un gentilhombre for guitar and orchestra.
7 Dec 2017
Tanz - Georg Fuhrmann
This lighhearted dance is takem fron Testudo Gallo-Germanico. The word Testudo means lute, or more literally "tortoise shell," from the myth that the first lute was the result of a tortoise decaying. Its entrails were stretched acroos the shell, and when plucked they had a musical sound. This unlikely story is widely quoted in early treatises.
6 Dec 2017
Branle Gay - Jean Baptiste Besard
Besard was a highly respected French lutenist who was also trained as a lawyer. His large collection of his own and other composer's music was published in Cologne in 1603.
The branle was a lively country dance, often characterized by an unchanging or "drone" bass. This dance depends for its effectiveness on a fast tempo.
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