56 episodes
sick and hAlarious: Encountering God in it All Layne Brubaker and Abigail Velázquez
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 35 Ratings
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We are two old friends who happen to be pastors! Each episode revolves around one question we explore through stories from our past, current ministerial context, and a passage from the Bible. We offer pastoral care to those whom, like us, are still working through these questions. Together we look for God in the unexpected, mundane places, in the moments of joy and tension that make us laugh, cry, and cry while laughing. Join us as we encounter God in the sick and hAlarious! Please rate, review, and subscribe! www.sickhapodcast.com
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Episode 51: Lost Episode “What is up with Delilah”
Episode 51 Lost Episode “What is up with Delilah”Abigail and Layne totally forgot they had recorded this episode and are elated to dust it off and share it with their listeners. With too many outdated pop-culture references to count, they discuss Delilah’s role in the downfall of Samson. Layne and Abigail delve into how this story has shaped purity culture, perpetuating harmful stereotypes of women, and the pervasiveness of the patriarchy, offering an alternative perspective on how we can app...
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Episode 50: Why Was I Not Allowed to Trick or Treat?
Happy Halloween! Layne and Abigail are back after a long a break and are asking the Question “why was I not allowed to trick or treat?” They remember all of the alternative Halloween options of their childhood and Abi tells a HAlarious story in which her regular clothes were mistaken for a costume. They turn to a harrowing text in Exodus 32 looking for some clarity on how fear can cause us to make mistakes and how being less rigid just might open us up to God’s work in the world. ...
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Episode 49: What is up with Jephthah?
Layne and Abigail are back in the book of Judges exploring the haunting tale of Jephthah's unnamed daughter and ask why it reads like a script from an episode of Game of Thrones. As they ponder where God could possibly be in this text, they look for meaningful ways to remember and honor this young girl whose life was unnecessarily cut short. Join them and encounter God in the sick and hAlarious. Scripture Reading: Judges 11:29-40www.sickhapodcast.com
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Episode 48: What is up with Samson?
Why did Layne and Abigail disappear? Sick and hAlarious is back just in time for the lenten season. In this episode, Layne and Abigail delve into the book of Judges, taking a closer look at Samson's birth narrative. They ponder lenten practices, pursuing holiness, and reflect on the damaging message of outward appearances they grew up with. Join them and encounter God in the sick and hAlarious!Scripture reading: Judges 13
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Episode 47: How Do We Celebrate All Saints?
Layne and Abigail take a moment to remember those who have joined the great cloud of witnesses this All Saints' Sunday. They reminisce about the dollar theater in Cleveland, Harry Potter, and Abigail's great aunt Betty. On this All Saints' Sunday, they invite you to contemplate the impact of those you have lost, giving thanks to God for their lives. Join them and encounter God in the sick and hAlarious!Scripture reading: Hebrews 12:1-6sickhapodcast.compatreon.com
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Episode 46: Is The Vaccine The Mark Of The Beast?
Abigail and Layne are back! Enjoy this special Halloween episode where they ask is the vaccine is the Mark of the Beast? They decide to read a passage from Revelation to get some clarity on the whole thing and finally get some understanding on the meaning of 666. Also included in this episode is a discussion about ticks in the afterlife. Join them as they look for God in the sick and hAlarious!Scripture reading: Revelation 13:11-18
Customer Reviews
Intelligence and entertaining counter-cultural Christian viewpoints
Although I personally hold a different theological bend in many ways, these two offer wise and studied theological alternatives. It’s always good to continually review and reevaluate one’s engrained belief system. That’s why I tune in. They help me see a different Christian viewpoint than my own. So whether you agree or disagree, this podcast is definitely worth your time! Not to mention they’re transparency and humor make the time fly by.
Smart, funny, faithful. Always come away with something new!
Listening to Lane and Abi is so refreshing! They're funny, wise, and real. They're thoughtful, faithful muses. They leave no stone unturned. They're not afraid to ask hard questions. They treat the listener with reverence and respect. And their takes on scripture--nuanced, curious, and rigorous--are so needed in the podcast world. A great listen. You will learn so much and your heart will grow, too!
Recommend 100%
Relevant and refreshing dialogue.