Professor Fred Long reflects on the final weeks of his sabbatical in Mesa, Arizona. After more than 30 years in academia, sabbatical provides a rare chance to slow down, work on meaningful projects, and spend time with family.

In this episode, Fred shares highlights from the past 10–11 weeks: finishing major writing projects, helping publish several books, developing new courses, launching the 1 Corinthians series with Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb, and even unexpected conversations about faith in an online gaming community.

He also reflects on caring for his mother during this season, the everyday work that fills academic life, and a powerful biblical insight about widows and justice in the teachings of Jesus.

As his time in Arizona comes to a close, Fred looks ahead to returning home to Kentucky—with fishing season just beginning.

Watch for a thoughtful look at the real life of a sabbatical: work, family, Scripture, and reflection.

📚 Topics in this episode:

- Mesa sabbatical reflections

- Academic projects and book publishing

- Teaching and course planning

- Faith conversations in unexpected places

- Caring for family

- The widow’s mite in context

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