Rhythms of Humanity

Gethsemane Lutheran Church

An exploration into the rituals that shape our existence, and the faith that infuses meaning into our journey. gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com

  1. Bye For Now

    May 1

    Bye For Now

    After a long run of conversations exploring faith, doubt, and what it means to be human, Rhythms of Humanity is pressing pause – for now. In this final episode (at least for this season), Jon sits down with Pastor Joanne to reflect on the podcast: what they’ve appreciated, what surprised them, and why creating space for thoughtful, open-ended conversation still matters. They talk about the role of curiosity in faith, the tension of not having easy answers, and what it looks like to carry these kinds of conversations forward into whatever comes next. Get full access to The Expedition at gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com/subscribe

    16 min
  2. Some Things Are Still True

    Mar 21

    Some Things Are Still True

    We’ve learned to value perspective, but what happens when truth starts to feel uncertain? This episode explores the tension between personal experience and shared reality, and why holding both might matter more than ever. Get full access to The Expedition at gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com/subscribe

    7 min
  3. Stop Turning War Into Prophecy

    Mar 7

    Stop Turning War Into Prophecy

    Every time violence erupts in the Middle East, it happens again: someone opens a Bible and starts connecting ancient prophecies to modern missiles. If you’re interested in a direct response to this, here’s a link to a great piece by Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee. In this episode, we step back and ask a deeper question. When scripture is used to justify war, what is faith actually supposed to look like? We reflect on anger, overwhelm, and the misuse of scripture before a conversation about compassion, resistance, and what people of faith are called to do when violence is carried out in God’s name. Get full access to The Expedition at gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com/subscribe

    9 min
  4. Becoming Presence

    Feb 27

    Becoming Presence

    Doors close. Plans change. And yet, hope remains. This episode explores where God’s presence is found, and how it lives through us. Get full access to The Expedition at gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com/subscribe

    11 min
  5. The Slow Turning

    Feb 10

    The Slow Turning

    Not one protest, but many small voices. This episode reflects on the slow turning taking place as more voices begin to speak honestly about ICE enforcement and its human cost. We explore how the gospel calls us beyond “being nice,” and how shared truth can become shared courage. Get full access to The Expedition at gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com/subscribe

    10 min
  6. Notes from Minnesota

    Feb 3

    Notes from Minnesota

    After traveling to Minnesota, Pastor Kari Lipke brings back firsthand stories of what’s happening in Minnesota. We talk about what this moment is teaching faith communities, how to resist a defeated spirit, and what it means to treat our immigrant neighbors as people to accompany rather than problems to solve. Get full access to The Expedition at gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com/subscribe

    9 min
  7. In the Face of It

    Jan 25

    In the Face of It

    In the wake of yet another killing by federal agents in Minneapolis, this episode arrives with a weight it didn’t originally carry. Recorded before those events, the conversation nonetheless speaks directly to the question many of us are sitting with right now: who do we want to be when the outcomes aren’t guaranteed? Get full access to The Expedition at gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com/subscribe

    10 min
  8. Not a Spark, a Framework

    Jan 16

    Not a Spark, a Framework

    Hope is often treated like a mood or a mindset – something we can choose if we’re feeling optimistic enough. But when the world feels heavy, hope can start to wear thin, or even irresponsible. In this episode of Rhythms of Humanity, we explore what it takes to build a sturdier hope. A hope that stays present with grief and injustice without letting them be the only story we tell. Get full access to The Expedition at gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com/subscribe

    11 min
See All (73)

About

An exploration into the rituals that shape our existence, and the faith that infuses meaning into our journey. gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Gethsemane Lutheran Church
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gethsemane Lutheran Church
  • Show Website
    Rhythms of Humanity