by rg7878 | Apr 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
When the daughter of an engineer runs away from home, or the son of a school teacher gets his girlfriend pregnant, no one at the parents’ places of employment gives the situation more than a nod of sympathy. Pastors, though, may live in fear that such things will cost...
by rg7878 | Apr 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Welcome again to Greatheart’s Table. Someone asked me the other day to recommend a good, inspiring biography. I find that hard to do. Biographies are written by or about people I could never hope to be. I find them fascinating, but they can as well leave me feeling...
by rg7878 | Mar 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hi. Thanks for dropping by Greatheart’s Table. There is a LOT going on with Greatheart’s Table which cannot be crammed into the few seconds I have here. To get the full scoop, head over to the Patreon page and read the recent Third-Monday post. There you will hear...
by rg7878 | Mar 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rg7878 | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
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...
