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Common Life
Rev. Cort Gatliff has conversations about faith, culture and following Jesus in everyday life. Episodes will feature pastors, authors, theologians, lay people and others to help us think through questions relevant to our common life together as church members and believers. Produced by South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
Episodes
Common LifeWilliam Tyndale and the Bible We Take for Granted | Jennifer Powell McNutt
Five hundred years ago, in 1526, William Tyndale published his English translation of the New Testament. He was convinced that ordinary Christians should be…
Common LifeHow Much Should Christians Give? with Sandy Willson
What should Christians do with their money? How much should we give? Is the biblical tithe of 10% still relevant for Christians today? And why does Jesus talk…
Common LifeFacing Death as Christians
Death is one of the few realities every human being must face—and one of the realities our culture is least comfortable talking about. In this episode of…
Common LifeMeet Our Stewardship Co-Chairs
October is stewardship season at South Highland, and this year’s theme is Faithful & Fruitful. In this episode of Common Life, Cort Gatliff sits down with…
Common LifeEmbracing Our Limits with Kelly Kapic
What does it mean to be human—and why do we have such a hard time accepting our limits? On this episode of Common Life, Cort Gatliff sits down with theologian…
Common LifeA Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent
This Sunday, we're beginning a new summer sermon series through the Psalms of Ascent, a collection of ancient songs that God's people sang as they made their…
Common LifeWelcoming Iron City with Isaac Adams
In this episode of Common Life, Rev. Cort Gatliff sits down with Isaac Adams, lead pastor of Iron City Church, for a conversation about ministry in Birmingham…
Common LifeMinistry in Transition with Jim Truesdell
In this episode of Common Life, Cort talks with former South Highland Associate Pastor Rev. Dr/ Jim Truesdell about faithfully navigating major transitions in…
Common LifeWalking the Camino with Sean of the South
In this episode, Cort chats with Sean Dietrich, also known as Sean of the South, about his recent journey walking the Camino de Santiago. Sean shares stories…
Common LifeDiscovering Ephesians with Frank Thielman
In this episode of Common Life, Cort sits down with New Testament scholar Frank Thielman to discuss the themes, background, and enduring relevance of the book…
Common LifeRaising Kids in the Faith with Ann Roth
In this episode of Common Life, Cort talks with Ann Roth, South Highland’s Director of Children’s Ministry, about the importance of children's ministry and how…
Common LifeThe Problem of Evil with Collin Hansen
Author Collin Hansen talks with Cort about his new book, “Where is God in a World with So Much Evil?” They discuss Christianity’s unique response to the…
Common LifeUnderstanding the Book of Proverbs with Mark Gignilliat
In this episode of Common Life, theologian Mark Gignilliat joins Cort to explore the book of Proverbs. They discuss the nature of wisdom, the need for wisdom…
Common LifeEngaging with the Season of Easter with Wesley Hill
In this conversation, Cort Gatliff and theologian Wesley Hill explore the significance of Easter as a season rather than just a single day. They discuss the…
Common LifeNavigating Faith and Grief with Jacky Gatliff
In this inaugural episode of Common Life, Cort Gatliff talks with Rev. Dr. Jacky Gatliff and explores the intersections of faith, grief, and ministry. Jacky…