Q&A: Eph 2:19-22 - NIMBY'S? Jews, Gentiles, & Racial Unity; Meals and Hospitality, Temple Theology and God's Unique Presence in Church
In this episode of Q&A Michael shares why he avoids making church feel like an infomercial. Then he and Ruth talk about the meaning of NIMBY, how it relates to our vision for city renewal, how we misunderstand Jew/Gentile dynamics because of individualism, the hope of racial unity in the church, meals and hospitality in an age of isolation, Michael's unfair expectations that our food is always amazing , his over-promise of the greatest Christmas party of all time, houses that feel like second homes, the background of Eph 2:20-22 and the Jewish Temple theme traced throughout Scripture, church gatherings as a unique place where God's presence is experienced, the 'physical presence' view of communion, and how God's dwelling among his people fuels our worship and mission.
Listen to the sermon on Eph 2:19-22 here (https://open.spotify.com/episode/74Qwa2tJL3viCgKNs8qRNE?si=b2pFSbg-TL2da3GHShFJnQ)
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The Q&A pod provides deeper insight into the Sunday teaching at Fellow Citizens by answering questions from the congregation and discussing parts of Scripture not covered in the sermon.
Submit questions about our sermons here (https://fellow-citizens-church-514391.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1155774).
Host: Ruth Lightner
Preacher: Michael Goldstein
5 Oct 2026
Ephesians 2:19-22: Fellow Citizens
Sermon audio on Ephesians 2:19-22 from Fellow Citizens on October 4, 2026
Preacher: Michael Goldstein
for more information visit: www.fellowcitizens.church (www.fellowcitizens.church)
28 Sept 2026
Q&A: Eph 2:11-18 - Ordinances v. Law? Christian subcultures, welcoming outsiders, and invisible walls
The B-squad is back! (okay just the B-host...)
Michael and Will discuss his sermon on how Jesus tears down walls of hostility and calls Fellow Citizens to do the same in welcoming those outside the faith. They also discuss: modern Christian 'ordinances,' whether Will has ever experienced Christian subculture, the political divide in America, a life that loves people outside the church, the Christian climate of Denver, becoming familiar with sharing faith, family systems theory, tearing down invisible walls, and 'The Last of the Mohicans.'
Listen to the sermon on Eph 2:11-18 here (https://open.spotify.com/episode/70d4tAyTPtkKiu5D9GrBGC?si=x6DN_hLhTeKmCriUZQSmNw)
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The Q&A pod provides deeper insight into the Sunday teaching at Fellow Citizens by answering questions from the congregation and discussing parts of Scripture not covered in the sermon.
Submit questions about our sermons here (https://fellow-citizens-church-514391.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1155774).
Host: Michael Goldstein
Preacher: Will Blundell
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