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Pastors Tim, Tuhina, and Jason talked last year about this pervasive sense of exhaustion for those of us who preach.

Sadly, this is an evergreen topic. And so this week, we present it to you again.

Pastors Tim, Jason, and Tuhina (the AC Three) are back in studio to tackle the upcoming third Sunday of Epiphany – and the classic story of Jesus calling together his crew. What does it mean to follow someone like that?

Tuhina and Jason sit down with the fascinating Rich Havard to talk about his work with both mental health and decolonizing wealth – two of the more relevant topics to discuss in these days, no?

Tuhina and Jason sit down with the Rev. Christa Compton, newest Bishop of the New Jersey Synod of the ELCA and brilliant preacher, to talk about all things RE: the pulpit.

How can we recognize the doubt that exists in the pews, in the world, in our own hearts? How can we connect the act of preaching with the act of worship?

Throwback to an early in-house conversation (circa 2022) to talk about this high holy day (err...night), and the stories surrounding it – many of which can easily suffer from familiarity. How can we look at this story anew?

Tuhina and Jason sit down with the delightful and brilliant Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz to talk about how important context is for such a pivotal story like Christmas – and how many layers of Empire you have to peel back to even get a glimpse of the real thing.

We invited our favorite doula pastor, the Rev. Carrie Ballenger, to talk about Advent through the eyes of those intimately connected to the act of giving life.

What does it mean to meaningfully walk through this season that is often overshadowed by its more popular cousin? What does it mean to talk about childbirth amidst a sea of miscarriages?

The AC Three – Pastors Tuhina, Tim, and Jason – go off-lectionary to discuss utopian ideals, utopian plans...and whether the very idea of a utopia is even possible in the first place.

Pastors Jason and Tuhina sit down with the lovely and lovable Rev. Jennifer Shimota to talk about all things Advent. Instead of a specific lectionary text, this episode we look at an entire liturgical season. Buckle up!

Jason and guest host Derrick Weston sit down with the breath of fresh air that is Bryan Rust – Bryan is a cantor and musician extraordinaire, and he brought his unique perspective to this annual end of the Christian year: Christ the King Sunday. How can we recover the heavy-laden image of king? Is such an expedition doomed to failure? We probably came up with more questions than answers in our conversation. Jesus would be proud.

Christ the King

Luke 23:33-43