Perspectives Podcast, Season 2, Episode 14: Who Is the Good News For – Those Who Labor and Dream
Dec 15, 2024
Summary
In this week’s Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany continue talking about the Good News of the Christmas story – asking who it’s for, how we can connect it to our daily life, and how we can help it live on so it can fully develop into Jesus’ vision. This time, they’re looking through the lens of the laborers and dreamers – those living on the margins who are often overlooked and the last to receive good news.
Detail
In this week’s Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany continue talking about the Good News of the Christmas story – asking who it’s for, how we can connect it to our daily life, and how we can help it live on so it can fully develop into Jesus’ vision. This time, they’re looking through the lens of the laborers and dreamers – those living on the margins who are often overlooked and the last to receive good news.
It’s a discussion that’s inspired by Luke 2:8-20, when the angels appear to the shepherds, choosing these lowly laborers to be the first to hear about the birth of the Messiah. As with previous episodes, this digital Bible study is one that piques curiosity and challenges our preconceived notions of the Gospel story: Who it’s for, who we can learn it from, and how we might deliver it outside the walls of the church.
If this or other podcast episodes from First UMC San Diego give you something you’d like to discuss with others, be sure to head over to Patreon where you can connect with our online community and unlock some additional inspiration. Or connect with our in-person Convergence group. Either way, we invite you to think about these questions:
- What are you pondering in your heart?
- Where do you find God in your labor?
- What’s your dream for this Christmas?
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Our online community has started to grow, so we’ve launched a Patreon channel! Located at Patreon.com/fumcsd, it’s a place where you can discuss the ideas from each episode, access some additional resources, and help support our digital ministry. When you become a free member, you’ll unlock the ability to discuss answers posed in each week’s podcast episode. There is also an option to unlock some extras by becoming a paid supporter at $5 or $10 per month.
