It is high time we do something about the fallacy of wine consumption within the church. Because wine has become a thing in some denominations. It is misunderstood often. Demonized on occasion. Why is that? I ask you to set aside any preconceived notions you might have about wine and what it looked like in Biblical times. What is your source of information? Also set aside any familial history or associative experiences. Think about why you feel the way you do. Then, think out of the box. Today we are going to unpack a few things, but we could spend days and weeks on the subject matter. Thankfully, we have a couple of experts on the show today to help shed some light on this subject. Cheers! *** Psalm 104:15 "You provide sweet wine to gladden our hearts." Ecclesiastes 9:7 "Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do." *** Gisela H. Kreglinger Gisela Kreglinger grew up on a winery in Franconia, Germany, where her family has been crafting wine for many generations. She holds two master’s degrees in biblical studies from Regent College and a PhD in historical theology from the University of St. Andrews. She teaches Christian spirituality in the academy, churches, on her annual wine pilgrimages, and every time an opportunity opens up around the dinner table, preferably with a glass of well-crafted wine to inspire her musings on food, faith and the importance of cultivating joy and conviviality. Kreglinger is the author of Cup Overflowing: Wine’s Place in Faith, Feasting and Fellowship, The Spirituality of Wine, and The Soul of Wine. Randy Frazee Randy Frazee is the lead teaching pastor at Westside Family Church in Kansas City. He is a leader and innovator in Bible engagement, spiritual formation, and biblical community spaces. Randy is the architect of The Story and BELIEVE church engagement campaigns as well as the author of The Joy Challenge ; His Mighty Strength ; Think, Act, Be Like Jesus ; What Happens After You Die ; and the coauthor of Real Simplicity with his wife, Rozanne. The Frazees have four children and five grandchildren who are the lights of their lives. To learn more about his work and ministry, go to randyfrazee.com . J.M. Huxley (Janet Huxley) is an award-winning author and broadcast news anchor. Currently, she is a morning news anchor for conservative radio; formerly, an airborne traffic and news reporter and the operations director for the San Diego and Kansas City offices of Westwood One’s Metro Networks. Her memoir, MILK AND HONEY LAND: A Story of Grief, Grace, and Goats , won the 2019 Author Academy Award for Best Memoir, and the 2021 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Christian - Non-Fiction genre. Her children’s book, RAINBOW LAND , encourages children to see God in the rainbow. Janet has eight children and seven grandchildren. She loves nothing more than to encourage others to experience uncontainable joy in relationship with our God. JMHuxley.com YouTube: @JMHuxley Rumble: @JanetHuxley Instagram: @JM.Huxley Facebook: @JMHuxley; Color Speak ***
