In response to the passing of Pope Francis, this week Pastor Arik takes a look at his life and the legacy he leaves behind on the world and the institutional church

This week Pastor Arik takes a personal moment to reflect upon the parallels of our Holy Week story and what is going on in the world around us. If any of his musings resonates with you, feel free to share with others. Take care of yourselves, everyone. 

After a memorable moment with his son, Leo, earlier this week, Pastor Arik reflects upon the importance of finding moments of light and love in the midst of the darkness. 

After a shopping excursion earlier this week, on this episode Pastor Arik reflects upon the impact that a pair of pink cowboy boots had on his life, and the way they encourage us to live our lives fully and authentically. Listen in!

On this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks at how the coming spring season can instill within us signs of hope. Even in the midst of these turbulent and chaotic times, hope is stirring beneath the surface. Join him as he explores the importance of hope in the midst of dark times. 

As we begin our Lenten journey today, this week Pastor Arik looks at the significance of the Ash Wednesday service and how it prepares us for the Lenten season. Listen in!

This past weekend Pastor Arik and the confirmation class visited a Sikh Gurdwara to worship alongside them. Join him as he explores the basic beliefs of the Sikh religion and the beauty that comes from their belief of the oneness of all humanity. 

On this week's episode, Pastor Arik examines how finding moments of joy is an act of resistance. In a world that seeks to overwhelm us with bad news of troubling times, finding moments of joy is a profound way of fighting back. 

What a year it has been, already! This week Pastor Arik gives thanks for the distraction of the NFL playoffs and how faith and sports can learn lessons from one another. 

Happy New Year, everyone! Join Pastor Arik this week as he explores the beauty found in our mundane routines and how it opens us up to the possibility of experiencing the divine. Join him as he shifts his thinking from "routine" to one of "ritual," as we enter into this new year.