Finally, after starting the move and the new job in Chicago, here is a new Wired Jesus Podcast. Its my reflections on Easter and two of the more intriguing videos I’ve seen lately – You’re Beautiful by James Blunt and Bad Day by Matthew Powter. Between the two, I see a connection with Easter and the longing we have to be really connected with people around us. Too often we find ourselves moving around too often, passing people too quickly, and not really able to find anything resembling authentic love. These songs I think touch on this human need with a spiritual connection.
Also, I mentioned the wine bar and band from my Friday night outing. If you live in the Chicago area, check out live band nights on the weekends at Vine Tastings and Franklin Mullen and his band when they are around.
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Glad your back. I’ve missed your musings and other light-hearted thoughts. Oh… by the way…. my cat Fred also missed your pod casts. He likes to sit and listen with me. Yes… he actually sits in front of the monitor and listens. I wonder what he really thinks about all this stuff??
Fred is now a happy cat once more and so am I.
Excellent – you are back! Cool that you are near Chicago, I might actually visit the congregation you are in sometime, since I have relatives in Chicago downtown. I’m from/in Sweden, though, so I’ll make no promises. ;o) I have a couple of suggestions for a future podcast. I’ll send an email soonish.
Welcome back, I certainly know the relocation and job change drama. You’ve been missed. And not the kind of missed some preachers tell you on Easter and Christmas, but a real, friendly statement.
Pastor Tom…
It was my pleasure meeting you this past Friday night at Vine Tastings. I hope you and the others were entertained, and enjoyed the music. Having been a “Friend of the Church” for the past 20+ years, I have made many life long friendships with members of LCM. Being the token Jew of the congregation, I wish you and LCM nothing but Mazel Tov in the years to come. God Bless you ALL…
Steve “BoomBoom” Brownstein
I had nearly given up and was pleasantly surprised to see the podcast in iTunes. A co-worker who incessantly sings random song lyrics had pushed “You’re Beautiful” to the top of “Songs That Drive Me Crazy.” But, after the podcast, I’ve given it a second chance. (God forgives, so why can’t I?)
Looking forward to the next podcast. The topic seems very interesting, especially after what the boys from South Park did with the Mohammed cartoon.
Hi,
Really enjoy the podcasts. I live in Kenosha, WI and I am in the Chicago area quite often. Maybe I’ll stop by someday to say hello. Anyway, keep up the great bro!
Hi,
Just thought I’d leave another comment about the podcast. I heard it again, and this time it was on my home from watching the new film, United 93. And your words resonated again but I think in a different way from the first time I heard the podcast. This film brought about… the idea that we are all connected by death; however, we become more so connected by coming together to save others from it even if we have to face it… so in the end “we’re beautiful” in some way on a very, very bad day. Anyway, hope this makes sense… just thoughts in progress.
Thanks again for your words and challenges, and most importantly, creating discussion.
Your friend,
Ernie
I am also glad you’re back. And I guess I haven’t been paying close attention before this episode, as I didn’t know you were moving to the Chicago area. Otherwise I would have noticed that your new congregation is less than 5 miles from my house! I hope to meet you sometime!
Scott in Wheaton
I was thrilled to see you were back! Your podcasts are a kind of performance art: thoughtful articulation set to pop music. I love it. I will never unsubscribe.