Movement For Wholeness: A podcast from Lake Washington Christian Church
Reverend Juli Prentice and lay elders offer progressive Christian preaching from Lake Washington Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kirkland, Washington.
As part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) we identify as a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one Body of Christ we welcome all to the Lord's Supper as God has welcomed us. We are glad you found us!!
Episodes
41 episodes
The Ripple Effect 2 - The Power of Presence
Pastor Juli preaches from Matthew 5 about our identities as "Salt & Light" and how we can make a difference in the world, just by being ourselves. Music by James S.
The Ripple Effect 1 - Heart of a Neighbor
Pastor Juli begins a new series on The Ripple Effect: Our Everyday Influence. Text is Luke 10:26-37 (The Good Samaritan). Music by James S.
Queer Saints: John the Beloved Disciple - June 28, 2026
Pastor Juli shares the final message of the 2026 Pride Month Queer Saints Series on the Beloved Disciple: John the Evangelist. Music by James S.
Queer Saints: Judith & Joan of Arc, Sunday June 21, 2026
Pastor Juli continues our Pride month series on Queer Saints. This week we talk about Judith, Joan of Arc, and the many gender bending figures in the biblical text. Music by James S.
Queer Saints: David & Jonathan - June 14, 2026
Pastor Juli Prentice preaches on the relationship between David and Jonathan from 1 & 2 Samuel. Music by James S.
Breath of Life - Conversation with Pastor Juli & Pastor Ryan - Ezekiel 37
In this special episode Pastor Juli of Lake Washington Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Pastor Ryan of Kirkland Congregational United Church of Christ use the framework of Ezekiel 37 to discuss the future of their congregations. Piano...
God as Nurturer - Mother's Day Message 2026
Pastor Juli preaches on the history of Mother's Day, God as Nurturer and how we are all able to embody this nurturing love. Please note the intro to this episode is different due to recording issues, but the message is whole. Piano by James S.
Jesus & Women's Bodies - Mark 5
Pastor Juli preaches on Mark 5 - the stories of Jairus' Daughter and the Woman in a Flow of Blood. Contrasting how Jesus considers women's bodies vs how they are treated now. Content advisory: mentions women's medical issues and child death. Mu...
Only God Can Make a Tree - Earth Sunday 2026
Pastor Juli & LWCC honor Earth Day 2026 by finding respite in Creation and our sacred imagination. This message includes content from Creation Justice Ministries and a guided meditation in which we get in touch with our "tree-ness."&n...
Dreaming God's Dream Together - Revelation 21-22
Pastor Juli preaches on Revelation Chapters 21-22 to a shared worship service between LWCC and Kirkland Congregational UCC. Using the Artemis II mission as an example of humanity's potential for complex and remarkable accomplishments, she invit...
Words of the Resurrected Christ - Easter Sunday - April 5, 2026
Pastor Juli preaches on the words Jesus speaks to His disciples and friends following His resurrection. Even in Jesus's miraculous and exalted state, he remains connected to His and his friends' humanity. Music by James S.
The Way of Peace - Palm Sunday - John 8
Pastor Juli preaches on Palm Sunday through the lens of the woman caught in adultery of John 8. Music by James S.
Welcoming Ourselves - Lent 4 - March 15, 2026
Pastor Juli preaches on welcoming ourselves as Jesus welcomes us. Text is Luke 8:15-17. Music by James S.
Holy Breath - Lent 3 - March 8, 2026
Pastor Juli preaches on the mind/body split as a false binary and reconnects us to the blessedness of our bodies. Text is Genesis 2:7 and Kat Armas's Creation paraphrase. Music by James S.
A Deeper Dimension: Lent 2 - March 1, 2026
Guest Preacher Rev. Paul J. Allen IV, Regional Minister & President of Northern Lights Region Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) preaches on the book of Job, suffering, and God's faithfulness. Pastor Juli offers an introduction. Music b...
Sacred Belonging - Lent 1: Feb 22, 2026
Pastor Juli preaches on our belonging in the sacred web of life. Scripture is Luke 13:18-19. Music by James S.
The Spirit Stirs - Feb 15, 2026
Pastor Juli Prentice preaches on the ways the Holy Spirit stirs us. Scriptures are Ezra 1:1-5 and Psalm 126 - Music by James S.
Raindrops in God's Good Ocean
Pastor Juli preaches on belonging to goodness even when we are feeling powerless and tossed about. Text is Ephesians 4:11-16. Bonus content includes "Communion" - a poem Rob Hardy. Music by James Sommer.
All People Are God's People - Jesus and the Woman at the Well
Pastor Juli preaches on Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well, being a part of God's family and renouncing evil. Text is John 4:1-42. Music by James Sommer.
On Anger: Jesus Cleanses the Temple
In which Pastor Juli considers leading the congregation in a primal scream and preaches on anger as a part of human nature. Text is John 2:13-25. Music by James Sommer.
Feasting on Joy in a Time of Protest
The Sunday after Renee Good's murder, Pastor Juli Prentice preaches on Jesus's first miracle: turning water into wine. John 2:1-11. Music by James Sommer
Mary & Martha Choose Good Things
Pastor Juli preaches on Luke 10:38-42 - the story of Jesus visiting Martha's home. Elder Brady M. reflects on communion in the midst of our chaotic lives. Piano by James S.
Neighbors & Empathy - A Sermon about the Good Samaritan
On the first Sunday of Lent 2025 Pastor Juli preaches on the parable of the Good Samaritan and the importance of empathy. Elder Bill H. offers a communion meditation about the season of Lent. Piano by James S. Lenten resources for wors...