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This Christian Life
We are inspired by Ira Glass and his way of telling stories which enlighten and lead to wondering. In the clip below he talks about the art of the story itself. He winds his appreciation for Mary Zimmerman and her adaptation of the Arabian Nights into a tale about the power of narrative. How might the stories of your life and the stories of the Christian Life come together as you witness to your faith this week?
This Christian Life
This week we will hear the story of Esther in worship and consider what makes an “Inside Job”. There are many folks who have chosen to work from the “inside out” to effect change. Here is a link for a This American Life podcast called “Hot In My Backyard”. On it you will hear stories about “inside jobs” related to climate change.
This Christian Life
Here is a clip of an interview with Ira Glass, the host of This American Life. In it he shares his interest in lifting up the Christian life in realistic ways on his radio show. If someone knows you are a Christian how are you treated? Are you picked on? Are you respected? How do you feel about allowing others into your own practice of the Christian Life?