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 274: The Importance of Doubt 04/03/2024

Episode 274: The Importance of Doubt With Easter now behind us, this upcoming Sunday we will hear the story of doubting Thomas. Join Pastor Arik this week as he explores a different approach to the story, and why doubt is so important to us as people of faith. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/30645798

Episode 273: A Poem for Holy Week 03/27/2024

Episode 273: A Poem for Holy Week With Holy Week upon us, this week Pastor Arik shares one of his favorite poems by the poet Sh'maya, titled, "The Shattered Grave" /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/30546663

Episode 272: The Journey Series Revisited: Ronald Gibson 03/20/2024

Episode 272: The Journey Series Revisited: Ronald Gibson With the upcoming Holy Week events taking much of Pastor Arik's time and focus, this week he releases an old interview from years ago when he sat down with a dear friend and coworker. Join us this week as Pastor Arik sits down with Ronald Gibson, an incredibly intelligent man and a talented organist, as they discuss Ron's life journey and his passion for music /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/30438993

Episode 271: St. Patrick's Day 03/13/2024

Episode 271: St. Patrick's Day With St. Patrick's Day approaching on Sunday, this week Pastor Arik looks at the origins of the holiday and how it has transformed into the celebration we have here, today. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/30341663

Episode 270: Metamorphasis 03/06/2024

Episode 270: Metamorphasis As new life returns to our world, this week Pastor Arik examines the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Join him as he explores how painful moments of deconstruction can create fertile ground for the new life that is coming next. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/30238173

Episode 269: The Journey Series Revisited: Dr. Michael Sinklier 02/28/2024

Episode 269: The Journey Series Revisited: Dr. Michael Sinklier This week Pastor Arik revisits an old interview he did with his best friend, Dr. Michael Sinklier, from eight years ago. Listen in to this old episode where they discussed Michael's faith journey, his passions, and some of his more memorable medical stories. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/30035428

Episode 268: Ruts of Routine 02/21/2024

Episode 268: Ruts of Routine This week Pastor Arik examines how our routines can sometimes leave us feeling in a rut. As he explores an example in his own life, he encourages us to find ways to live intentionally in the present moment, and to live every day to the fullest. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/30035188

Episode 267: Ashes and Valentines 02/14/2024

Episode 267: Ashes and Valentines Today is Ash Wednesday AND Valentine's Day! This week Pastor Arik looks at how these seemingly opposite holidays actually work well when brought together. Join him as he explores how embracing our mortality makes those relationships in our lives, even better. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/29933778

Episode 266: A Guided Meditation 02/07/2024

Episode 266: A Guided Meditation As Lent approaches next week, this week Pastor Arik centers himself (and hopefully the listeners!) by leading a guided meditation. Find some time and a place to get comfortable before listening in to this week's episode! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/29826593

Episode 265: The Symbol of the Cross 01/31/2024

Episode 265: The Symbol of the Cross In the midst of revamping the website and updating the church's logo, this week Pastor Arik looks at how the cross became the symbol of the Christian faith, and why the church's new logo will step away from this imagery. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/29717393

Episode 264: The Power of Planning 01/24/2024

Episode 264: The Power of Planning This past weekend Pastor Arik attended a planning session with the church council. Coming away from the experience, he was impressed and hopeful for what the year will bring. Join him as he reflects upon what made this planning session different, and how we can apply these same lessons to our own lives /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/29613208

Episode 263: Snowpocalypse 01/17/2024

Episode 263: Snowpocalypse With the recent snow storms, this week Pastor Arik takes a look back on a fond memory he shared with an older member who traveled to church in the midst of a blizzard. Stay safe and warm! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/29492608

Episode 262: Reflections on Perry 01/10/2024

Episode 262: Reflections on Perry TW: School Shootings In the aftermath of the tragedy in Perry last week, this week Pastor Arik reflects upon the impact of these events in our lives and the lives of our children. Let us work toward and build a world where violence will be a distant memory. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/29388793

Episode 261: New Year, New You 01/03/2024

Episode 261: New Year, New You With the New Year before us, this week Pastor Arik looks at how we can choose to make this year the best year of our lives. In a year where there will be tension and uncertainty, let us choose to be beacons of light and love in the lives of others. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/29307523

Episode 260: Christmas Approaches 12/20/2023

Episode 260: Christmas Approaches With Christmas eve just around the corner, this week Pastor Arik reflects on what this season is truly about, and ends with a powerful reading titled "Silence and Fury" /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/29129818

Episode 259: The Leaders of Today and Tomorrow 12/13/2023

Episode 259: The Leaders of Today and Tomorrow With the Christmas Pageant approaching this Sunday, this week Pastor Arik looks at why the children of our faith are not just the future leaders of the church, but are vital to the church here and now /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/29038758

Episode 258: Tis the Season 12/06/2023

Episode 258: Tis the Season Pastor Arik is back at it as Advent kicks off! Join him as he explores the highs and lows of the season, and reflects on why it is so important to show grace to one another this time of year /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/28940888

Episode 257: So Long for Now 10/25/2023

Episode 257: So Long for Now With the big moving day coming next week, this episode marks the last episode for Pastor Arik as Pastor of Community of Faith. Instead of saying goodbye, we will say, "so long for now," and "until we meet again." /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/28394894

Episode 256: Uprooted 10/18/2023

Episode 256: Uprooted As of this week, Pastor Arik no longer owns a home! Join him as he explores the strange feeling of uprootedness as he prepares for the big changes coming in his life. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/28341683

Episode 255: Liminal Spaces 10/11/2023

Episode 255: Liminal Spaces As Pastor Arik prepares for a big move, he finds himself living in between two worlds. What is it like to live with one foot in the past, and one foot in the future? Where does our mind go? How can we center ourselves in gratitude, as we give thanks for the difficult changes taking place? Join Pastor Arik as he reflects on these liminal spaces that come from big changes. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/28275833

Episode 254: The Present Moment 10/04/2023

Episode 254: The Present Moment In the midst of all the changes in his life, this week Pastor Arik's youngest son decided he wanted a big boy bed. Join Pastor Arik as he explores a lesson he learned from the process and why it is so important for us to live in the present moment. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/28210979

Episode 253: The Blame Game 09/27/2023

Episode 253: The Blame Game When faced with challenges or problems, it is human nature for us to want to assign blame. This week Pastor Arik looks at why we should resist the urge to pass blame on others, as he explores how it gets in the way of the important work that needs to be done /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/28146353

Episode 252: Patience 09/20/2023

Episode 252: Patience Patience is a virtue for a reason. It is immensely difficult to practice, and in our day and age, it grows harder to be patient with each passing day. Join Pastor Arik as he explores the importance of patience in our lives and how patience is a spiritual practice. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/28081506

Episode 251: 9/11 09/13/2023

Episode 251: 9/11 On this week's episode, Pastor Arik lifts up some stories from the first responders on the scene on 9/11. Let us give thanks for our first responders and commit ourselves to supporting them and thanking them for their bravery /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/28010175

Episode 250: The Parable of the Sower 09/06/2023

Episode 250: The Parable of the Sower As Pastor Arik prepares to transition out of his role as pastor at Community of Faith, he encourages the church to look at the upcoming change as an opportunity. Which soil will we choose to become? /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/27945828

Episode 249: Prayer vs. Worry 08/30/2023

Episode 249: Prayer vs. Worry Reflecting upon some wisdom his wife shared recently, this week Pastor Arik takes a look at the power of reframing the worries we experience and the importance of spreading more love and light into the world. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/27880593

Episode 248: Back to School 08/23/2023

Episode 248: Back to School TW: School Shootings As Pastor Arik prepares to send his eldest son off to first grade this week, there is a thought that will linger in the back of his mind as he watches him board the bus each morning... "Will this be the last time I get to see my son?" Join Pastor Arik as he prays for our students, teachers, parents and administrators as they face the challenges of the new school year /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/27830007

Episode 247: Blessing of the Animals 08/16/2023

Episode 247: Blessing of the Animals This upcoming Sunday we take time during worship to bless the many pets in our lives. Join Pastor Arik as this week he explores what makes this service so special, and how important pets are in our lives /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/27760245

Episode 246: Funeral Reflections 08/02/2023

Episode 246: Funeral Reflections As Pastor Arik grieves the loss of a friend earlier this week and prepares to officiate a funeral later this week, he takes time to reflect on funerals and his approach to helping families in their time of need. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/27633960

Episode 245: The Calm Before the Storm 07/26/2023

Episode 245: The Calm Before the Storm As August approaches, this week Pastor Arik reflects on just how much is going on in the coming month and finds himself embracing this quiet before the storm. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/27572313

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