Guest hosts – Marilyn, Anthony F., Anthony J., Beth, and
Jeremiah Malone – all related to Jonathan and still willing to take part in
this podcast.
Here is the breakdown:
Anthony F. –
Jonathan’s dad; a pediatrician and grandfather
Marilyn – Jonathan’s
mom; former camp director, former physical therapist, current grandmother and
daughter
Beth – Jonathan’s
sister; child therapist (play therapy); mother and aunt
Anthony J. –
Jonathan’s son; violinist; teenager; youtube at those_wierd_kids
Jeremiah –
Jonathan’s son; tuba player; smart aleck
Some of them are members of Emmanuel Baptist Church in
Albany, NY
The last of the summer episodes – we will get back to the
breakneck speed of recording and posting soon.
From the pastoral, rolling hills and bucolic golfing grounds
of Massanutten, VA Jonathan has pulled in his family members to speak about the
notion of Sabbath. It figures that even while he is supposed to be on vacation
Jonathan still has to do some kind of work-related thing.
First, Sabbath is different then just getting a day off. It
is finding that time to reconnect, recharge, and perhaps most importantly
finding balance or harmony with one’s relationships. These relationships
include those with the family, those with creation, those with the community,
that with the self, and that with God. When it is put that way it seems kinda
important, doesn’t it?
Part of Sabbath is going to church. Not just because your mother
will yell at you if you don’t go to church, but there is something important
about being with other people who ascribe and celebrate a similar faith and
hold to similar values. Jonathan offered the notion (from Walter Breuggemann)
that Sabbath can be an act of protest in the face of a society that is
constantly moving from one thing to the next. It is saying that being busy is
not always important and does not necessarily increase one’s value as a person.
If nothing else, it is important to step out of the regular
rhythms of the week, be intentional about relationships, and take a break.
After all, you deserve it!
Rialage –
Watch out all of you golfers because Jonathan is not happy
with you. Something about not letting him run on the courses because it isn’t
safe. Now if it were disc golf that would be a whole other story.
Marilyn is angry about the behemoth car seats and how much
time and energy they take to move from one vehicle to another. It would be
better to just have the kid rest on your legs, right?
Jeremiah is angry about the stupid, seemingly arbitrary
rules that adults dictate from on high telling kids what they can and cannot
do. Stupid rules!
Anthony F. is angry about kids (and adults) not wearing
bicycle helmets. Seriously, wear the darn helmet.
Anthony J. realizes that adults just don’t understand
especially when it comes to eating.
Scripture-
Micah 6:8
It is a fun one that has a high bar!
Watcha’ Into
Marilyn is into taking a challenge – specifically the rope
course/zip line
Anthony J. is into swimming. For some reason when he is
holding his breath he can think better.
Beth is kinda into Orange
Is The New Black but even more is into playing Ultimate (Frisbee).
Anthony F. is into photography, but even more into not
taking pictures and being in the moment without a camera at his side (he is
also into experiences of withdrawal)
Jonathan is into Parker Palmer’s book Let Your Life Speak – good read on vocation and living
Again, thanks for listening. Send your comments and
questions to 12ecast@gmail.com and don’t
forget to rate the show on iTunes.
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