Below are a few of the classes I currently offer, each designed for about a 45–55 minute session. I’m always happy to tailor something to your group’s particular interests, background, or schedule — so if you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, let’s talk about how we might create a class just for you.
There’s Something About Mary
This class explores the many women named Mary in the New Testament, untangling centuries of assumptions, traditions, and debates to help learners see each woman more clearly. Drawing on Scripture, church history, and thoughtful scholarship, it examines why certain Marys have been confused or conflated, how various traditions have interpreted them, and what we can know with confidence. Designed with a pastoral and theologically grounded approach, the course guides participants through complex questions with clarity and humility, offering a fresh and faithful look at familiar stories.
Retirement, Remembrance, Release
A three-week class that explores how to finish life well, remember God’s faithfulness, and face death with Christian hope. Rooted in Scripture, Church history, and spiritual reflection, this series invites participants to retire with purpose, remember with gratitude, and release their lives into His hands with confidence.
Week One considers what it means to finish life well for the glory of God. We reflect on the cultural story of retirement, examine what Scripture says (and does not say) about aging and purpose, and challenge the assumption that later life is a time to step back. Instead, we explore how God calls us to continue growing, serving, and stewarding our time, talents, treasure, and testimony in every season.
Week Two focuses on the spiritual discipline of remembrance. Drawing from the festivals of Israel and the words of Jesus at the Last Supper, we explore how remembering who God is and what He has done helps His people persevere. We consider how memory shapes both individuals and communities, and we look at practical ways to build “memorials” in our own lives through journaling, storytelling, and creative practices that root us in Christ and anchor us in hope.
Week Three turns to the Christian hope of facing death in light of the resurrection. We reflect on how believers across history have prepared to die with faith rather than fear, and we consider how modern culture’s avoidance of death contrasts with the Church’s historic practices. Together, we explore how reclaiming these practices can help us live and die for the glory of Christ.
Jesus and ET: A Christian Response
This class explores how Christians have understood the possibility of life beyond Earth, offering a clear and thoughtful look at what Scripture does and does not say about extraterrestrial beings. We’ll examine several major perspectives—from the belief that life exists only on Earth, to the idea that God may have filled the universe with other creatures, to views that interpret UFOs through a spiritual lens. Rather than seeking to prove or disprove aliens, this session invites participants to think carefully, faithfully, and imaginatively about God’s creation, grounding curiosity in Scripture and Christian hope.
Joshua Strickler 