Returning from Jerusalem to Emmaus, two of Jesus' disciples talk to a man they do not recognize about the  "things that have happened there in these days" (Luke 24:17). When they invite him to stay with them, he breaks bread, and they recognize him as Jesus. It's a story about a transition from doubt to faith, from confusion to action. The other appointed lectionary texts are also about transitions. Jonathan and Seth talk about transitions in general. They also talk about an exciting transition: Jonathan's transition from being a Ph.D candidate to finishing his dissertation.

Thanks for joining us! We hope this episode is both a reflection on life's many changes and the process of going through them. I (Seth) also wanted to champion Jonathan's work, celebrate his achievement, and glean the tiniest bit of what he's learned during the process.