Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Season 2, Episode 23: Imago Dei – Sick and Hurting
Mar 02, 2025
Summary
Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah are back in the recording studio this week, wrapping up the multi-episode conversation on the Imago Dei – the concept that we’re made in the image of God. In this final conversation, they take a deep dive into how we can affirm the image of God in the sick and the hurting, as inspired by Luke 9:28-42: the story of Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountaintop that is immediately followed by the healing of a boy.
Detail
Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah are back in the recording studio this week, wrapping up the multi-episode conversation on the Imago Dei – the concept that we’re made in the image of God. In this final conversation, they take a deep dive into how we can affirm the image of God in the sick and the hurting, as inspired by Luke 9:28-42: the story of Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountaintop that is immediately followed by the healing of a boy.
The two female pastors discuss the importance of this Scriptural passage and how it can bring inspiration to us all as we experience the pains of life:
- We can’t stay in our highest of highs in life – we must be able to find our way through the lows as well.
- Faith is supposed to propel us into the realities that are to come.
- The gentle reminder that God knows us and haven’t forgotten about us, even when we’re in our valley.
- The importance of being in a community of faith when we’re sick and hurting; and the need to advocate and care for those around us.
- Reminder of the power that comes from having the gumption to go to God and plead on the behalf of others.
It’s an inspiring digital Bible study that gives us all a lot to consider and unpack. If you’d like to explore the themes of this podcast episode with others, we invite you to join our in-person Convergence discussion group or our online Patreon group as you ponder the following discussion questions:
- How does this passage challenge cultural attitudes about weakness and dependence?
- How can we affirm the image of God in those who are sick and hurting?
- How can we, as a faith community, support those who are suffering?
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