Ep. 101 - Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly ”Faith in a Time of Pandemic”

The Deconstructionists

John Williamson

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.4 • 823 Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2020

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Guest/Bio: This week we welcome the Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly. We talk about Bruce’s latest book, “Faith in a time of Pandemic” and how we can find hope in a time of uncertainty. Bruce is a nationally known pastor, educator, and author. He has served as a congregational pastor, university chaplain, professor, and seminary administrator. He is the author of over 50 books on practical theology, ministry, and spirituality, including the award-winning “Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry.” Bruce regularly writes lectionary commentaries for www.patheos.com and www.processandfaith.org. Bruce received his B.A. in Philosophy from San Jose State University and M.A. an Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion and Theology at Claremont Graduate School. Guest (Selected) Works: The Mystic in You: Discovering a God-filled World; Process Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed; Piglet’s Process: Process Theology for All God’s Children; Faith in a Time of Pandemic Guest Links: www.southcongregationalchurch-centerville.org Special Music: Nicholas Rowe www.nicholasrowemusic.com http://nicholasrowe.bandcamp.com Twitter: @_NicholasRowe_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicholasrowemusic Instagram: @_nicholasrowe_ Enjoy the music? Songs used on the podcast were: “I Have Five Things To Say, Promises I Couldn’t Keep, Naked Trees Blowing Wind, and Lake Michigan” off of the soon to be released E.P. Five Things You can find Nick’s music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, BandCamp, or anywhere good music can be found! Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to read our blog, grab one of our many t-shirt designs, snag a pint glass or coffee mug, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family! The Deconstructionists Podcast is edited by John Williamson This episode was produced by THE Nicholas Rowe. Website by Ryan Battles All photos courtesy of Jared Hevron Logo & graphics designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen Pflug T-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0	You almost hear the phrase,
0:02.3	We're all in this together too much.
0:04.8	And it's a truthful thing.
0:06.3	We were all in this together three months ago.
0:08.9	We live in an interdependent world in which our neighbor matters.
0:12.6	We live in an independent world in which the world around us matters,
0:17.5	and we shape that world and we're shaped by this world.
0:25.3	We're all in this together is absolutely true.
0:29.2	And I'm hoping we remember this after we're done with all of this.
0:34.3	Whatever I was searching for, it was always you.
0:40.7	Now that I have found you, let me tell you what I'll do.
0:46.9	I have five things to say.
0:49.3	Five coins to give away.
0:51.5	Welcome to the Deconstructionist podcast.
0:54.2	I'm your host, John Williamson, and we are back.
0:59.6	So there was a little bit of a break there. If you guys didn't notice between the two divorce episodes,
1:05.7	that was not intentional. Unfortunately, despite the fact that I have been working from home for almost two months now and sheltering in place, I have very minimal contact with only my ex-wife and my daughter and having groceries
1:16.9	delivered, all that good stuff and just, you know, staying in place trying to help flatten
1:21.7	the curve.
1:22.7	I somehow managed to pick up the coronavirus anyway.
1:26.0	So this is the first week I've been back at my full-time
1:28.9	job, back at work. I'm feeling way, way better. But definitely the mental aspect of it is pretty
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