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WLSU – Why I am not a Communist – (The Bubble – Part 5)
Last week I wrote about one of Jesus’ more challenging teachings: It is a parable where the owner of a vineyard recruits laborers to work in his

In Memoriam: Rev. Bruce A. Freeman
Bruce A. FreemanSeptember 9, 1959 – April 13, 2026 Dear Redeemer Family, I am saddened today to share the news of the Rev. Bruce Freeman’s death.

WLSU – God’s Not Fair – (The Bubble – Part 4)
We’re going to do a little Bible study today – which is, I know, unusual for this space. I was going to paraphrase this story that

Meet Ethan Neal – Assistant Minister for Worship & Organist
Church of the Redeemer would like to welcome Ethan Neal as our new Assistant Minister for Worship and Organist. Ethan is a multi-faceted musician and award-winning

WLSU – The Myth of Meritocracy – (The Bubble – Part 3)
Once upon a time I was talking with an atheist English teacher who believed in predestination. These are the kinds of conversations you have when

Redeemer Vision Scholarship awards go to Morgan Mitchell, Sophia Ross, and Trayvon Sanderson
Church of the Redeemer is delighted to announce that on Sunday, May 31, 2026, our Redeemer Vision Scholarships will be awarded to Morgan Mitchell, Sophia

Procter Camp 2026
Procter Camp, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, strives to be inclusive and diverse while being a place for youth, families, and

WLSU – Privilege & Struggle (Bubble – Part 2)
I’m going to read you a couple of Bible verses that have nothing to do with what I want to talk about today. I’m not trying to trick

WLSU – The Bubble (Part 1)
I’ve always been short. I was the shortest boy in my class all the way into high school. There were a couple other short boys, but they

WLSU – By the Marks
After Jesus’ resurrection he shows back up to see his friends and at first they do not believe it is him. Which, you know, fair enough. I think when

WLSU – Blasphemy
Growing up Christian, I was taught the Ten Commandments. One of those commandments was “Thou shalt not take the Lord’s name in vain.” Like many of you, I was taught

WLSU – Who Deserves What
Hey there. Welcome to When Love shows up, my podcast. And, we’re gonna do something a little bit different today. This past Sunday I preached