The Clergy Corner

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Episode 328: Thanksgiving 11/19/2025

Episode 328: Thanksgiving This week Pastor Arik prepares for the Thanksgiving season by diving into the holiday. Join him as he explores what the holiday can be at its best, and acknowledges that it can be stressful for some people this time of year. Listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/39077720

Episode 327: All Saints Sunday 10/29/2025

Episode 327: All Saints Sunday This week join Pastor Arik as he examines how important the observance of All Saints Sunday is, and how it gives us a moment and time to acknowldge our grief and the love we have shared with those who have gone before us. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/38808050

Episode 326: Halloween and Holy Mischief 10/22/2025

Episode 326: Halloween and Holy Mischief This week Pastor Arik looks at how Halloween can be a transformative experience for people and how it can lend itself to a time of transformation and sacred play. Listen in, and join us for our Trunk or Treat on Sunday! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/38741255

Episode 325: Exploring Intuition as Sacred Speech 10/15/2025

Episode 325: Exploring Intuition as Sacred Speech This week Pastor Arik looks at the way our intuition can be viewed as God speaking through us in the deepest parts of our hearts. Looking at scripture references to real world examples, join him as he examines how our intuition can be viewed as divine communication. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/38591280

Episode 324: World Communion and New Member Sunday 10/01/2025

Episode 324: World Communion and New Member Sunday On this week's episode Pastor Arik looks at the upcoming worship service where we will be celebrating World Communion Sunday and welcoming seven new members to our congregation. In a time where hope is in short supply, join Pastor Arik as he reflects on why communities like ours are so important in these uncertain times. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/38408765

Episode 323: It's the Rapture?! (Spoiler: No.) 09/24/2025

Episode 323: It's the Rapture?! (Spoiler: No.) As news of the impending rapture makes its way around social media, join Pastor Arik as he examines how the idea of the rapture is a modern day invention and how Christianity should be promoting hope and love, rather than fear. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/38310145

Episode 322: Faith, Festivals, and the God of Renewal 09/10/2025

Episode 322: Faith, Festivals, and the God of Renewal This week Pastor Arik prepares to take some time off in the coming weekend to attend a renaissance festival. Join him as he explores how our these festivals and our faith have more in common than may first appear. Listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/38127805

Episode 321: Seasons of Change 08/27/2025

Episode 321: Seasons of Change This week, as school starts back up and as the fall season approaches, Pastor Arik looks at how these times of change are sacred and opportunities for us to connect with the divine. If you find yourself in a time of change or transition, listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/37961020

Episode 320: The Sacred Nature of Tables 08/20/2025

Episode 320: The Sacred Nature of Tables This week Pastor Arik looks at the role that tables played in Jesus' life, and how we can use our tables to share our love and show our devotion to the divine. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/37760195

Episode 319: Sabbath Rest 08/13/2025

Episode 319: Sabbath Rest As summer begins to wind down, this week Pastor Arik looks at the importance of Sabbath and how it is a sign of faithfulness and prophetic resistance. If you need a reminder of the importance of rest, listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/37759790

Episode 318: Worship with Whatever Mike 07/23/2025

Episode 318: Worship with Whatever Mike After an incredible weekend at the Radical Love Festival and worshipping with Whatever Mike, Pastor Arik reflects on why he loves Whatever Mike and their music so much, and how they embody the teachings of Jesus in their message and music. Listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/37505040

Episode 317: Speaking Truth to Power 07/16/2025

Episode 317: Speaking Truth to Power In this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks at the decision by the IRS last week to allow churches to endorse political candidates from the pulpit, and why it is such a bad idea. Listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/37415105

Episode 316: Faith and Resistance 07/02/2025

Episode 316: Faith and Resistance In this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks at scripture to see how the progressive Christians of America are called to stand up against the growing Christian nationalism movement, and how the original Christian message was rooted in love and hope. Listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/37220460

Episode 315: Celebrating Pride Month 06/18/2025

Episode 315: Celebrating Pride Month As Pastor Arik prepares for the upcoming Pride celebrations this weekend, on this week's episode Pastor Arik looks at the importance of faith communities celebrating Pride month. Join him as he examines how the church can be a beacon of light in the midst of these dark times. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/37041015

Episode 314: Fathers Day 06/11/2025

Episode 314: Fathers Day This upcoming Sunday is Fathers Day, a day with many mixed emotions for many people in our country. Join Pastor Arik as he looks at the holiday and how we can celebrate the father-figures in our lives while making space for those who are wounded and grieving. Listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/36938980

Episode 313: Pentecost 06/04/2025

Episode 313: Pentecost This week we prepare for Pentecost this upcoming Sunday and explore how we are collectively in the midst of a Pentecost moment in our world. Listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/36833530

Episode 312: Summertime 05/21/2025

Episode 312: Summertime As the school year draws to a close and the summer break begins, this week Pastor Arik looks at the summer season and how it can be an opportunity for us to slow down and grow closer to God. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/36625740

Episode 311: Going with the Flow 05/07/2025

Episode 311: Going with the Flow After some technical difficulties last weekend, this week Pastor Arik looks at the importance of going with the flow, even when the unexpected occurs. Listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/36468725

Episode 310: Pope Francis 04/23/2025

Episode 310: Pope Francis In response to the passing of Pope Francis, this week Pastor Arik takes a look at his life and the legacy he leaves behind on the world and the institutional church /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/36278060

Episode 309: Our Holy Week 04/17/2025

Episode 309: Our Holy Week This week Pastor Arik takes a personal moment to reflect upon the parallels of our Holy Week story and what is going on in the world around us. If any of his musings resonates with you, feel free to share with others. Take care of yourselves, everyone. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/36209155

Episode 308: Kiss the Wind 04/02/2025

Episode 308: Kiss the Wind After a memorable moment with his son, Leo, earlier this week, Pastor Arik reflects upon the importance of finding moments of light and love in the midst of the darkness. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/35960145

Episode 307: Pink Boots 03/19/2025

Episode 307: Pink Boots After a shopping excursion earlier this week, on this episode Pastor Arik reflects upon the impact that a pair of pink cowboy boots had on his life, and the way they encourage us to live our lives fully and authentically. Listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/35746810

Episode 306: A Spring of Hope 03/12/2025

Episode 306: A Spring of Hope On this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks at how the coming spring season can instill within us signs of hope. Even in the midst of these turbulent and chaotic times, hope is stirring beneath the surface. Join him as he explores the importance of hope in the midst of dark times. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/35632515

Episode 305: Ash Wednesday 03/05/2025

Episode 305: Ash Wednesday As we begin our Lenten journey today, this week Pastor Arik looks at the significance of the Ash Wednesday service and how it prepares us for the Lenten season. Listen in! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/35512410

Episode 304: Sikhism 02/19/2025

Episode 304: Sikhism This past weekend Pastor Arik and the confirmation class visited a Sikh Gurdwara to worship alongside them. Join him as he explores the basic beliefs of the Sikh religion and the beauty that comes from their belief of the oneness of all humanity. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/35313745

Episode 303: Joy as Resistance 01/29/2025

Episode 303: Joy as Resistance On this week's episode, Pastor Arik examines how finding moments of joy is an act of resistance. In a world that seeks to overwhelm us with bad news of troubling times, finding moments of joy is a profound way of fighting back. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/35048485

Episode 302: The Theology of Sports 01/15/2025

Episode 302: The Theology of Sports What a year it has been, already! This week Pastor Arik gives thanks for the distraction of the NFL playoffs and how faith and sports can learn lessons from one another. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/34851075

Episode 301: The Ritual of Routine 01/08/2025

Episode 301: The Ritual of Routine Happy New Year, everyone! Join Pastor Arik this week as he explores the beauty found in our mundane routines and how it opens us up to the possibility of experiencing the divine. Join him as he shifts his thinking from "routine" to one of "ritual," as we enter into this new year. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/34756180

Episode 300: Merry Christmas! 12/25/2024

Episode 300: Merry Christmas! What a wonderful day! Somehow the release of episode 300 perfectly aligns with Christmas day, so join us as Pastor Arik celebrates the season with a poem from one of his favorite poets, Sh'maya. Merry Christmas, everyone! /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/34579695

Episode 299: Grief During the Holidays 12/18/2024

Episode 299: Grief During the Holidays After a major loss in the congregation this week, on this week's episode Pastor Arik looks at the importance of naming our grief in the midst of the holiday season. Join him as he explores what grief looks like and why it is important to allow ourselves to grieve at Christmas. /episode/index/show/theclergycorner/id/34485785

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