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My name is John Doukas. I was a member of the Vineyard Anaheim from 2000-2019, involved as a volunteer and friend in many areas of the church. During my last couple of years there, I was an intern and was there when Alan and Kathryn Scott became the senior pastors. I stayed on for one year during their first year. In this video I want to share some personal perspectives of Vineyard Anaheim befo...

Welcome to the 5th Episode of Open Book with John Doukas In this episode I share about the Mother Teresa and Black Lives Matter. How do the two connect? In Los Angeles I saw a large Black Lives Matter mural, covered in names of individuals. I assumed they had been killed and it's a way to honor them. Above their names it says, "Say their names." The mural reminded me of something Mother Teresa ...

Welcome to the 4th Episode of Open Book with John Doukas In this episode I share about the Sabbath, the day of rest. During this crazy time of quarantines, job loss, and confusion, questions of the Sabbath have been flying all around me. Is the Sabbath just a day to relax and do nothing, or is it much more? Is it a command or a lifestyle? Join me in reflecting on the Sabbath. Scripture Reading ...

Welcome to the 3rd Episode of Open Book with John Doukas In this episode I share a book called "Can You Drink the Cup," by Henri Nouwen. It explores a question Jesus asked two of His disciples, after they made a request of Him. He asked them, "Can you drink the cup I am to drink...?" Scripture Reading from Mark 10:15 Music: Beyond the Line - Bensound Brother Sun Sister Moon- Instrumental Film c...

Welcome to the 2nd Episode of Open Book with John Doukas In this episode I talk about a book called "Francis and Islam," by Jan Hoeberichts. Jesus taught His disciples to love their enemies. This was radical upon first hearing and has been on through the ages. St. Francis of Assisi sought to live this out by going to visit Muslim leaders during the Fifth Crusade, in the year 1219. Why did he go...

This is the first episode of Open Book with John. It is my heart to share my journey with Jesus. I want to add some transparency by sharing books I read, and learning from others. In this episode I talk about Jesus declaring that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, connecting it to a poem written by St. Francis of Assisi. The poem is called Salutation of the Virtues. I have been studying th...