Soul Ramblings Podcast

On this episode, we read from Acts 10 and are reminded that it’s not about church leadership, never has been, never will be. It is always about the role and movement of the Holy Spirit.   Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com St. Jude:  https://www.stjude.org Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com Sou...

On this episode, we read from a passage that reminds us that we are all God’s children and that God is greater than our hearts. Which means that God’s love is bigger than our limitations.  Plus, I have some reflections about the recent solar eclipse.   Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  sou...

On this episode, sometimes we miss Easter or only just catch a glimpse of it before it is gone. We need more time to digest what has happened, to let it all sink in…and we aren’t the only ones. Listen as I explain how the disciples recognized Jesus and how we might recognize him as well.   Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.s...

In this episode, I look at some practical steps to discover your passion and we look at Doubting Thomas in John 20:19-31 as we explore the concept of doubt and how “normal” it is to be like Thomas.   Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com End Family Fire:  https:/...

The traditional Gospel reading for Easter Sunday is John 20:1-18, where Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb early on the first day of the week, while it is still dark.  You know that story.  It’s a good one.  It’s the surprise ending of the greatest story every told.  Mark 16:1-8 also presents the events of the resurrection, but in a much less satisfying way. The ending seems incomplete, unfinished....

Today’s passage for Palm Sunday, Mark 11:1-11, includes a parade. Jesus made his way into Jerusalem, but so did Pilate. The two parades and what they stood for could not have been more different. Two processions made their way into Jerusalem that day.  And, as those who seek to be faithful to Jesus today, we are forced to ask ourselves: Which parade are we a part of?   Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jer...

On this episode, I pop open a Guinness for St. Patrick's Day and look at 2 Samuel 12 where David is confronted about his adultery and why that confrontation was good for the soul. We talk about the progression of David’s relationship with God from a young shepherd boy to a king who makes a grievous mistake that distances him from God. Sin has consequences. However, God can and does restore the joy...

On this episode, I have a few ramblings about why I don't like spiders and snakes or anything else with poison or venom.  We also have a couple of Good News stories.  Plus, I suggest a PBS show Beth and I watched recently.  We wrap things up with phrases to replace saying 'Sorry'.   Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   References: Tyler Bass: Cat adoption group rallies behind Buffalo Bills kicker | CN...

On this episode, I have a few ramblings about the Ten Words (Commandments) and how it relates to Jesus flipping tables.  We also have a couple of Good News stories from CNN.  Plus, I have a few shows Beth and I have been binging on recently.  We wrap things up with phrases to replace saying 'Sorry'.   Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   References: A barking dog prompted the rescue of a missing hiker...

On this episode, I have a few ramblings about how God is a God of promises made and promises kept. I also talk about how getting out of poverty has nothing to do with bootstraps.  Plus, we have a good news story as we feature the speech made to Congress by Jelly Roll urging them to pass the anti-fentanyl bill to save lives.  I wrap up with my book review of "Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of th...

As this episode drops on February 14 (Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday), I have a few ramblings about love and the significance of Ash Wednesday.  Plus, I talk about "Connect" being my "Star Word" for the year.  Check out the picture of my Star Word here   Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:...

This week's episode features ramblings about how to stop caring what people think and we'll also look at the transfiguration in Mark's Gospel. Here are the 2 articles I talk about: https://medium.com/personal-growth/what-i-learned-when-i-stopped-caring-about-what-other-people-thought-of-me-b536324a1f97 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/where-science-meets-the-steps/201610/8-ways-stop-worryin...

This week's episode features ramblings about forgiveness and WWJD? (What would Jesus do? It may surprise you)   Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com St. Jude Children's Research Hospital:  https://stjude.org Soul Ramblings on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/...

This week's episode features some ramblings about Jonah's call and the spiritual problem of criticizing along with my confession of saying things that are considered "Toxic Positivity".    Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com Soul Ramblings on Facebook:  https:/...

This week's episode features ramblings about being called and the spiritual problem of complaining that I have.    Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: https://stjude.org Soul Ramblings on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.co...

This first episode of 2024 features ramblings about the benefits of being "traditional" and how our traditions shape who we are and what we believe.  Happy New Year Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com Soul Ramblings on Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/Rbhn4fWA...

As I pop open a Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, this episode features ramblings about the fourth week of advent and we talk about Mary and ask, "where is God in all this mess?" Plus,  how you can donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.   Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodc...

This episode features ramblings about the third week of advent and we talk about stronger stuff from John the Baptist and Paul.      Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com Soul Ramblings Christmas Playlist on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5iu2oXLEgti...

This episode features ramblings about the second week of advent and we talk about pointing to Christ while we wait.  Also, I have a couple of rants about things Christians say that need to be retired.     Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻 Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com Soul Ramblings Chris...

This episode features ramblings about the first week of advent and we talk about this being a season of waiting and keeping alert instead of frantically keeping busy.     Grace, Peace, Cheers!  Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com Soul Ramblings Christmas Playlist on Spotify: https://op...

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, this episode features ramblings about Gratitude and Thankfulness.   Grace, Peace, Cheers!  Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com Soul Ramblings on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/soulramblingspodcast Soul Ramblings on Instagram:  https://www.in...

As I pop open a Yuengling, this episode features ramblings about my Goddaughter, my thoughts about the book, "Think Again" by Adam Grant, an update on my grandson whose cancer is in remission and how you can donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.   Grace, Peace, Cheers!  Jerry   Links Mentioned: Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings: ...

This shorter episode features Ramblings about HOP WTR, Beth's Birthday, Small Towns, Country Music and faith and life over a cold beer (or whatever you drink).   Grace, Peace, Cheers!    Links Mentioned: HOP WTR: https://hopwtr.com Soul Ramblings on Substack:  https://soulramblingspodcast.substack.com Email Soul Ramblings:  soulramblingspodcast@gmail.com It's A Southern Thing on YouTube: https://w...

This episode begins the fourth year of Soul Ramblings Podcast and is the first episode from our new studios in Tennessee!  We have made the move from Florida to Tennessee, and we are talking about faith and life over a cold beer (or whatever you drink). Today, I pop open a Miller High Life and we talk about sharing Jesus without being a jerk plus I get my "man card" revoked by admitting my guilty...

This is the final episode of Soul Ramblings from Florida.  We are in the process of moving to Tennessee and will be back in November as we begin our 4th year.  Today, we finish up our series, God Is ________ .  What comes to mind? How did you fill in the blank? How can any of us really know what God's like? Too often, we view Him from our limited perspective, but it doesn't have to be that way. To...