71. To Be the Fool

Welcome to Greatheart’s Table. My name is Randy Greenwald, and I’m a fool. Or at least I hope I am. And if that seems to be a weird aspiration, I hope you listen to this episode, with it’s nod to one William Shakespeare. I hope you find wisdom in the consideration of...

70. A Modest (Dare We Say ‘Winsome’?) Proposal

Sometimes I suppose I come across as if I’m intending to lay down the final word on some subject. That’s not meant to be the case. Well, I guess sometimes that’ what I’m thinking. But really, in general, my comments are meant to provoke thought. I welcome pushback or...

69. To Think or Not to Think

If you’re new with us and are curious who I am and what this is all about, dial back a few episodes and you’ll find one that will answer some of those questions for you. We’re glad to have you! I’m beginning with this episode a discussion of the themes of a book about...

Third Monday! Once More.

This will be the final (probably) time I draw attention to the “Third-Monday” print edition. I hope you seek it out. There are two ways to receive the Third-Monday post regularly. The first is to become a subscriber through Substack here. When you do this...

68. The Insecure Pastor

It astounds me that there are so many of you who care about what I write, which in itself is an insight into this episode – the pastor’s insecurities. I’d be interested to know to what degree this resonates with you. I want to remind you to subscribe to the...

67. Mr. Greatheart and This Metaphorical Table

Welcome to Greatheart’s Table. I’m Randy Greenwald, your host. But wait, who is Randy Greenwald? And what right does he have to be broadcasting his thoughts across the internet? And what is he trying to accomplish anyway? Those are all valid questions. Those who’ve...

66. Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

As kids we were asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Fire fighter may over time morph into teacher or engineer, or quarterback or president for the more ambitious. Few probably say “pastor,” but look at you now! Here you are, and for the pastor I think...

Third Monday? Oh My!

Welcome to Greatheart’s Table Third Monday Edition. To check out the inaugural Third Monday post, you can go here. You will find links to subscribe at that site. You can help support this podcast by dropping a few coins in our tip jar. Thanks! Podcast music provided...

65. Mick Jagger v. God

In these short episodes I sometimes touch upon things that are worthy of much longer and deeper discussions. My self-imposed seven minute time limit doesn’t allow for consideration of a subject’s deeper implications or nuanced application. That is especially true in...

64. Cumbered with a Load of Control

When I was a young seminary student with no money and two children, I developed a pain the source of which eluded a couple of doctors until one asked me a question, “Have you been under any stress recently?” I nearly laughed in his face with the absurdity of the...