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Trish isn't feeling well. Dave is having a down day too. Can faith persevere even in our not-so-great days? The dynamic duo find out.
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What happens when "Seeing is Believing" isn't adequate? God responds to fill the gap. Do Christians believe in reincarnation after death? Why or why not? It's a mystic Two Minute Tuesday! Everybody has a vice. Dave and Trish share one of theirs and then talk about how they deal with it. We're often sad when we lack what we want, but we're also afraid when we get it. We look at this himan foible through the Easter stories in the Gospels of Mark and John. Would the world be better if we had overt prayer in schools and taught faith there? Pastor Dave says no, and here's why in two minutes! Ep. 114 - Easter is here! Justin and Dave look at this transformational story through the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of John, two Easter readings for the price of one! These very different gospels give a stunningly simple picture that echoes through our lives to this moment. Come explore! The Geek and Greek podcast is a show where two reverends talk honestly and clearly about faith, Christianity, scripture, and life. Follow us at GeekAndGreek.com! Ep. 113 - Jesus washed the feet of his disciples in John, Chapter 13, sending a powerful message to his followers along with a beautiful command. What does it all mean? Justin and Dave stir up the batter and see what comes out. The Geek and Greek podcast is a show where two reverends talk honestly and clearly about faith, Christianity, scripture, and life. Follow us at GeekAndGreek.com! Sometimes you need different, even opposite, ingredients to make a sauce taste right. Trish and Dave find a faith moment in simple cooking.  Foot washing is one of the go to images for diaconal ministry, the image of being servant. Following Jesus example from his last supper with the disciples, kneeling to take the humble position of service. Foot washing is also something we are not always the most comfortable with. Bearing our feet for washing is a vulnerable act. In a normal year not everyone likes to show their feet, let alone have them touched and washed by another person. This year where we have refrained for almost all kinds of physical contact foot washing can feel even more like a foreign activity. Yet, there have been many ways we have been living out foot washing in our daily lives throughout the past year. This year has taught us a lot about meeting people where they are at. About meeting people in their isolation and in their need. We have all responded in different ways, from those who make phone calls to friends or family who they know are alone or isolated. Those who have gone shopping for neighbors who have health risks. Those who have started feeding ministries of varying types to help those finding it hard to make ends meet. All of these, and many other things in-between and beyond these, are forms of foot washing in our daily lives. This year has also taught us how a basic everyday activity can become a sacred activity. We wash our hands to help prevent the spread of germs, and to protect ourselves and others. Washing our hands has become a sacred act of loving service to each other. As we continue on I hope that we can continue in the sacred acts of foot washing in the world. To see those who are isolated or alone and reach out a hand of connection. To see those who are suffering or abused and reach out a hand of compassion. To those who are overwhelmed and reach out a hand of presence. To see the dirt caked feet of our weary world and bring water to cleanse and nourish. To see each other and reach out in humble service and love.
May we be made aware of the places we are called to wash the feet of a weary and broken world. And may we love the way Jesus loved. John 13 (selected verses): 12 After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am. 14 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you…. 34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Blessings, Sara |