You'll immediately notice something different about today's episode! Just in from Muhlenberg member, talented musician and composer, Paul Heitsch we have a little music to accompany our episodes! He has cleverly named the tune "A Mighty Podcast" and recorded it for our use! Thank so much Paul!
We're looking ahead to a very familiar gospel text for Sunday, Luke 10:25-37, the "Good Samaritan" parable.Pastor Brett is joined by her husband, and soon-to-be pastor, Evan Davis as the guest on the podcast this week. As this parable happens on the side of the road, we decided to record from a rest stop on I-81, a place where in fact people are occasionally seen in need and asking for help.
We're reflecting on when we choose to stop and help someone, and why. In the podcast a study is mentioned which found that seminarians are much less likely to stop and help someone if they are in a hurry, even if they have just been talking about this very story! You can read the details here.
What is your reaction when you see someone on the road in need? Where do you draw the line? What are healthy boundaries of giving?
How does this relate to the larger context of eternal life and what Jesus seems to refer to - really living? We welcome your thoughts, comments, and feedback. We'll see where this week takes us on the road!
The 2nd time I lived in California, I had stopped to help a person who had run out of gas. The individual said "You must be a Christian", to which I say "Yes. Why?". They said, "It is just like a Christian to stop when no-one else will!" Guess we all can have an impact; stopping in situations when others may not. Opportunities abound! Thanks for your PodCast today.
ReplyDeleteI carry in my car envelopes with lists of resources in Harrisonburg-Rockingham County that would be useful to folks I meet who ask for money. This list containing area hot meals, thrift stores and food pantries is available in the People Helping People office located in the MAC at Muhlenberg or on the PHP website at peoplehelpingpeople-harrisonburg.org. Along with the list I put in one or two dollars. This gives not only a bit of financial assistance but additional help as well.
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