by rg7878 | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rg7878 | Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rg7878 | Feb 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rg7878 | Feb 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rg7878 | Jan 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rg7878 | Jan 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rg7878 | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rg7878 | Jan 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rg7878 | Dec 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Perhaps I’m an old, Scroogish, curmudgeon, but though I enjoy Christmas, I’m always rather happy when it’s in the rear view mirror. It’s not just the extra work of extra services or the added stress of gifts and gatherings that gets to me. I think it’s the chaotic...
by rg7878 | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s since been fixed, but somehow the November 14 episode went live without the music. To my ear the whole episode lost life. It felt limp and empty. Releasing it in that way was a mistake, but it did remind me of how dependent I am upon Over the Rhine’s music, and...
