The Clergy Corner

A weekly podcast that encourages reflection as we examine both the profound and mundane parts of life Artwork provided by @oshaneobrien

Episode 158: Wire-less 01/30/2020

Episode 158: Wire-less What happens when Pastor Arik is left without a phone? The world ends as he knows it! Join him this week as he shares his experience with his phone addiction and discovers how it can be an apt metaphor for how God works in our lives. Music: "Get off the Phone Song" by Rhett and Link /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/12949571

Episode 157: Insomnia 01/23/2020

Episode 157: Insomnia As Pastor Arik suffers from a bout of insomnia, he looks at the importance of rest not only for the body, but for the mind and spirit as well Music selection: "Insomnia" by Daya /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/12860354

Episode 156: 2019 Year in Review 12/19/2019

Episode 156: 2019 Year in Review A lot happened in 2019, but not all of it was bad! Join Pastor Arik as he looks at some feel good stories of this past year /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/12465848

Episode 155: Time to Wait 12/03/2019

Episode 155: Time to Wait As we find ourselves in December and in the midst of Advent, this week we look at the importance of this time of waiting /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/12263933

Episode 154: Songs of the Soul 11/14/2019

Episode 154: Songs of the Soul Ever hear a song that touched a part of you in a way you can barely articulate? In this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks at a song and a moment in his life that he will never forget /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/12037457

Episode 153: The Trouble of Time 10/24/2019

Episode 153: The Trouble of Time Ever feel like you don't have enough time in the day? You aren't alone! Join Pastor Arik this week as he explores why we need a change of perspective when it comes to how we use our time /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/11767694

Episode 152: Laughter 10/10/2019

Episode 152: Laughter Sometimes we all need a little laugh /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/11590631

Episode 151: Run the Race 10/03/2019

Episode 151: Run the Race This week Pastor Arik takes a look at an unusual news story that he stumbled upon, and finds hope in an unexpected place /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/11498474

Episode 150: Youth Group 09/17/2019

Episode 150: Youth Group After spending the weekend at a youth lock-in, this week Pastor Arik takes a trip on the Nostalgia Express as he lifts up the importance of youth group in his life, as well sharing stories from others /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/11285702

Episode 149: Labor Day 09/02/2019

Episode 149: Labor Day Happy Labor Day! This week Pastor Arik takes a closer look at the history of this iconic holiday and its importance in our world /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/11087522

Episode 148: The Deadliest Sin 08/20/2019

Episode 148: The Deadliest Sin We have all heard of the seven deadly sins before, but which one is the most dangerous? You might be surprised at Pastor Arik's answer /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/10927449

Episode 147: White Supremacy and Mass Shootings 08/05/2019

Episode 147: White Supremacy and Mass Shootings Pull up a chair, folks. This week Pastor Arik climbs on his soapbox to talk about the need for gun control in the United States /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/10779110

Episode 146: Karma 07/30/2019

Episode 146: Karma As Pastor Arik returns from a busy stretch, he takes time to explore the topic of karma and share some stories of karma at work in the world /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/10693772

Episode 145: Superheroes 07/09/2019

Episode 145: Superheroes As a long time fan of superheroes, Pastor Arik was surprised when his views on Superman changed after a visit to the Maltz Museum /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/10440497

Episode 144: Anti-Semitism Redux 07/04/2019

Episode 144: Anti-Semitism Redux The Church has long been guilty of stoking the flames of Anti-Semitism in the world. This week Pastor Arik looks at this history, as well as the need for change /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/10405151

Episode 143: Reflections on the Border 06/26/2019

Episode 143: Reflections on the Border After attending an all day workshop at a local Jewish History Museum and Cultural Center, this week Pastor Arik looks at the impact the workshop had on him and his views on what is taking place at our Southern Border /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/10300184

Episode 142: Choose Your Own Adventure 06/18/2019

Episode 142: Choose Your Own Adventure Back (in mostly one piece) from his trip to London, this week Pastor Arik takes a look at the importance of having adventures in our day to day lives /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/10177064

Episode 141: From Scarcity to Abundance 05/21/2019

Episode 141: From Scarcity to Abundance As Pastor Arik begins to do some home rennovating, he considers how a change in mentality from scarcity to abundance can change our outlook on the world /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/9850913

Episode 140: Our One Choice 05/07/2019

Episode 140: Our One Choice What is the one choice we have in this life? What is the only thing we have actual control over? This week Pastor Arik looks at the one choice we have, and how terrifying and empowering that can be /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/9685775

Episode 139: Life Goes On 04/23/2019

Episode 139: Life Goes On In the afterglow of Easter, Pastor Arik takes a look at what happens when we find ourselves on the other side of big events, recognizing that "life goes on" /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/9497927

Episode 138: Our Relationship with Death 04/02/2019

Episode 138: Our Relationship with Death As Pastor Arik recovers from dealing with an unexpected death in the congregation, he takes a look at the ways in which our relationship with death might need to change /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/9201929

Episode 137: Ten Tough Questions 03/19/2019

Episode 137: Ten Tough Questions There are some questions that force us to take an honest look at ourselves and the type of people we have become. This week, Pastor Arik asks us ten difficult questions that will help us grow on our life journey /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/9062450

Episode 136: The Lenten Journey 03/12/2019

Episode 136: The Lenten Journey As the Lenten season begins, this week Pastor Arik looks at the things we can give up that will have a larger impact on the world around us /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/8960660

Episode 135: What is the Church? 03/05/2019

Episode 135: What is the Church? As churches struggle to keep their doors open, Pastor Arik invites us to ask ourselves, "What is the church?" /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/8774051

Episode 134: Words Shape Reality 02/25/2019

Episode 134: Words Shape Reality The words we use matter. This week, join Pastor Arik as he takes a closer look at the power of the words we wield /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/8773076

Episode 133: Four Wives 02/05/2019

Episode 133: Four Wives Reflecting upon a wisdom story, this week Pastor Arik shares the story of a king and his four wives /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/8513654

Episode 132: Seeking Help 01/29/2019

Episode 132: Seeking Help As Pastor Arik begins his own journey of spiritual direction, he takes a look at how therapy and counseling can benefit everyone /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/8438837

Episode 131: I Have a Dream 01/15/2019

Episode 131: I Have a Dream As Pastor Arik prepares to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in worship on Sunday, he looks at how his message of justice and equality (and challenge to the status quo) resonate with us even today excerpts from "I Have a Dream" speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47Y6VHc3Ms /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/8265239

Episode 130: Christmas Day 12/25/2018

Episode 130: Christmas Day Merry Christmas! This week Pastor Arik looks at how powerful the Christmas story truly is. Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/8017760

Episode 129: Blue Christmas 12/18/2018

Episode 129: Blue Christmas As Christmas approaches just a week away, this week Pastor Arik looks at what we can do to reach out to those who are hurting and lonely this time of year Music: "Blue Christmas" by Elvis Presley /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/7946720

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