Conversations Beyond the Pew with the Rev

As our entire world seems to be influx how do we begin to navigate our new realities?

Based upon a sermon series during the season of Lent called "Discovering Our Identity in God". Each week we explore a different aspect of that identity. This week's episode explores discovering our identity in God when we feel unloved.

Tom Holzfeind grew up around his father's jazz club in Chicago called the Blue Note.  The Blue Note Jazz Club was a fully integrated club in the 1950s, which had some of the greatest jazz artists.

The motivation of being strong, how the barbell doesn't lie and other important pieces of wisdom. Kirk is owner and coach of CrossFit Downriver.

How often is celebration a priority for us?

Walter May is an actor, director, and playwright in Lexington, KY. In this conversation we explore how the experiences of the theater relate to all of our lives.

What part do boundaries play in our lives?

How do we negotiate the expectations we have for ourselves, those we place on others, and what others place upon us?

New Year, New You? How do we make those changes that last? Kirk is the owner of CrossFit Downriver This is the second interview with Kirk 

Moving beyond the Christmas season.

How do we figure out the difference between surviving and thriving for ourselves?

Do we ever sense we've lost some of the meaning or the wonderful feelings around Christmas?

Is this a conversation we need to have with ourselves and others?

All types of challenges exist in life but how are we persistant?

We talk about health, persistence, community, and challenging ourselves. *disclaimer* this podcast does not give medical advice

Things that are discussed in this episode: priorities, thriving, and God

How do we even begin to have the conversation about our priorities when we have so many demands upon us?

A great discussion around trauma, resiliency, how children are changing, and how the entire community is vital to this work.. Anna and Angela are part of the Behavioral Specialist Team for Lincoln Park Schools.

Have we ever lost our cool, felt awful about it and then wondered why did it happen?

George shares his experience and wisdom of life that developed during his journey through sobriety.   *Disclaimer: this episode does not offer medical or psychological advice and it doesn't promote Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). 

A discussion on examining our mindsets and the way we interact in our closest relationships so that they may grow deeper.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build community? 

Do you ever lie to yourself and wonder is this alright?

I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with one of the youth in church and talk about what it is like to be a teenager in today's world. She has some good wisdom. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.

Do we really know what it takes to be inclusive? Rev. Joanne Blair is at the forefront of an inclusive ministry with individuals and families who have all types of needs and abilities. For further information about this inclusion ministry: http://www.fpcbirmingham.org/all-abilities-inclusion-ministry.html