Faith in Process

Harry Jarrett
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Faith in Process: A Podcast Hosted by Pastor Harry Jarrett What if faith is not a finished product, but something alive, changing, and still unfolding in real time? Faith in Process invites you into honest conversations with thought leaders, authors, pastors, peace builders, and everyday people who are actively exploring how faith is lived in the world today. Each week, Pastor Harry Jarrett sits down with guests from across the Anabaptist and peace church families, along with voices from theology, creation care, spiritual formation, social ethics, and theopoetics. These conversations are open, curious, unfinished, and grounded in real life. They offer a place for young adults and lifelong seekers to explore big questions without fear and to imagine what faithful living can look like in our world. Topics you will hear: Faith deconstruction Christian reconstruction Creation care and environmental discipleship Theopoetics and creativity in faith Spiritual formation and vocation Peacemaking and justice Scripture and tradition in real life How to grow a living faith in a noisy world Whether you are holding on to hope, rebuilding your spiritual life, or beginning something new, these conversations will help you discover that your faith is not failing. It is forming. It is stretching. It is processing you into something deeper and more alive. Listen each week and join a community that believes faith grows best through shared stories, open questions, and God’s gentle work in our lives. Tap Follow and step into the journey. pastorharryjarrett.substack.com

  1. Burnout, Overwork, and Sabbath Peace with Angela Finet

    9H AGO

    Burnout, Overwork, and Sabbath Peace with Angela Finet

    In this episode of Faith in Process, Pastor Harry Jarrett talks with returning guest Angela Finet about chapter two of her book Sabbath: God’s Call to Peace. Together they explore how Sabbath begins with naming our idols, why overwork can become a form of slavery, and how peace with God opens the way for peace within ourselves, our churches, and our communities. Along the way, they reflect on identity beyond productivity, the strain many pastors and congregations feel around rest, and the radical possibility that Sabbath is not just personal renewal but also a challenge to systems of inequality, empire, and constant demand. The episode includes discussion of Angela’s book, the contrast between peace with God and the peace of God, the church’s uneasy relationship with rest, and the idea of Sabbath as resistance. This conversation is pastoral, practical, and deeply timely for anyone trying to follow Jesus without being consumed by anxiety, performance, or the pressure to always be available. Run of Show 00:00 Intro and welcome from Grayson Preece00:00:45 Harry welcomes listeners and introduces Angela Finet00:01:42 Beginning a four part series on Sabbath and peace00:02:08 The five words exercise and how Sabbath reshapes identity00:05:42 Why Angela begins chapter two with idols00:06:16 Exodus, liberation, and God’s concern for Sabbath00:07:34 Alexis de Tocqueville, abundance, and idolatry00:08:12 Common modern idols such as money, status, body image, and approval00:09:15 Is God really our first love, or does that grow over time?00:11:50 Peace with God versus the peace of God00:14:22 Sabbath as a circular rhythm that fills the tank00:15:48 Marva Dawn, connection, ceasing, and reconnecting00:16:16 Why the church often disdains rest00:17:05 Pastoral overwork, humble service, and resentment00:19:03 Why pastors need to preach and model Sabbath00:19:43 Angela’s Friday Sabbath and teaching congregational boundaries00:21:19 When people turn the pastor into an idol00:22:31 Sabbath as resistance to overwork, inequality, and empire00:23:43 Joanna Harader on chaos, predictability, and internal injustice00:24:38 Walter Brueggemann and Sabbath as resistance00:24:49 Closing thoughts and invitation to continue the series Resource Guide Angela Finet, Sabbath: God’s Call to PeaceThis Brethren Press study presents Sabbath as far more than a break from work. It frames Sabbath as God’s call to peace, including peace with God, creation, and neighbor, along with peace as freedom and justice for all. Link: Sabbath: God’s Call to Peace Marva J. Dawn, Keeping the Sabbath WhollyA classic and deeply practical guide to Sabbath keeping. Dawn describes Sabbath through four movements, ceasing, resting, embracing, and feasting, which makes this a helpful next read for listeners who want to practice what the episode discusses. Link: Keeping the Sabbath Wholly Joanna Harader, Spacious FaithJoanna Harader’s Spacious Faith offers spiritual reflections, worship resources, sermons, and devotional writing shaped by a spacious, justice minded Christian imagination. It is a valuable resource for pastors, church leaders, and anyone seeking a thoughtful and grounded spiritual life. Link: Spacious Faith Walter Brueggemann, Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of NowBrueggemann’s book argues that Sabbath is not merely personal rest but a way of resisting the culture of endless productivity and demand. It is especially relevant to this episode’s final section about overwork, empire, and the social meaning of Sabbath. Link: Sabbath as Resistance Faith in Process: Sunday’s Cool Recorded live on Sunday mornings at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Hosted by Pastor Harry Jarrett. Join us in person or listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or Substack.Learn more about our congregation at pleasantvalleyalive.org Get full access to Harry Jarrett at pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/subscribe

    27 min
  2. Not Perfection, But Direction in Baptism with Grayson Preece

    MAR 23

    Not Perfection, But Direction in Baptism with Grayson Preece

    In this episode of Faith in Process, I sit down with producer Grayson Preece for a thoughtful and honest conversation about baptism, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus in the Church of the Brethren. What begins as a discussion about baptism opens into something much deeper. We talk about the language of sin, the wounds many people carry from rigid religious frameworks, and the need for communities of faith that make room for honesty, healing, and growth. One of the central ideas in this episode is that baptism is not about having everything figured out or reaching some kind of spiritual perfection. Instead, it is about direction. It is a way of saying that we want our lives to move in the way of Jesus. That shift in understanding opens up a much richer and more grace-filled conversation about faith, discipleship, and belonging. Grayson shares some of his own wrestling with baptism and why it has felt difficult for him at times. Together, we explore how the Brethren tradition has understood believer’s baptism, why it matters, and how it can become a powerful and meaningful act when it grows out of genuine desire rather than pressure or expectation. We also reflect on the kind of church many people are longing for today, not a community built on fear or certainty alone, but one rooted in love, kindness, welcome, and transformation. Later in the episode, Terry joins the conversation and adds another perspective on baptism, age, and personal choice. Altogether, this episode is an invitation to think more deeply about what it means to belong to the body of Christ and how the church can create space for people to grow into faith with freedom and sincerity. Whether you have long been part of the church, are reconsidering the meaning of baptism, or are simply longing for a more compassionate and honest faith, I think this conversation will resonate with you. Run of show 00:00 Introduction and episode setup00:53 Baptism, confession, and discomfort with the language of sin02:53 Baptism as direction rather than perfection04:08 Chosenness, anxiety, and black and white religion07:07 Stages of faith and moving beyond certainty10:10 Contemplative faith, suffering, and deeper maturity12:26 Why the Brethren tradition feels different13:48 Kindness, peacemaking, and giving up our rights16:27 Reaching young adults without oversimplifying faith20:15 What kind of church young adults are looking for23:03 The access point to faith community24:53 Belong, believe, and behave27:47 Grayson reflects on reconsidering baptism29:42 Believer’s baptism in Anabaptist and Brethren tradition31:07 Stories of baptism and transformation35:37 God is less interested in perfection than direction38:29 Terry joins the conversation38:53 Baptism as personal choice rather than rite of passage Faith in Process: Sunday’s Cool Recorded live on Sunday mornings at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Hosted by Pastor Harry Jarrett. Join us in person or listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or Substack.Learn more about our congregation at pleasantvalleyalive.org Get full access to Harry Jarrett at pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/subscribe

    47 min
  3. Religious Trauma, Power, and the Life of Faith with Lonnie Yoder

    MAR 16

    Religious Trauma, Power, and the Life of Faith with Lonnie Yoder

    In this first episode of a four-part series, Pastor Harry Jarrett sits down with returning guest Lonnie Yoder to begin an honest and thoughtful conversation about religious trauma. Together, they explore a working definition of religious trauma as emotional and psychological harm caused by religious beliefs, practices, or communities that produce fear, shame, control, or distress over time. They also discuss why this subject is often more complex than people realize, especially when questions of power, authority, church structure, and personal identity are involved. This conversation introduces several important themes that will shape the series ahead, including spiritual abuse, the trauma experienced by clergy who are defrocked for theological reasons rather than misconduct, and the lasting impact of persecution on faith communities. Along the way, Pastor Harry and Lonnie reflect on the role of pastors, teachers, and church leaders, the ethical weight of power in congregational life, and the need for healthier, more self-aware faith communities. This episode is a meaningful starting point for anyone who has experienced harm in religious settings or who wants to help build communities marked by wisdom, humility, and care. 00:00 Introduction to the series04:28 Defining religious trauma08:27 Power and authority in religious systems12:43 Trauma versus offense15:20 Preview of upcoming episodes18:19 What does defrocked mean22:14 Why people often miss their own power31:14 Control, power, and authority in everyday life Faith in Process: Sunday’s Cool Recorded live on Sunday mornings at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Hosted by Pastor Harry Jarrett. Join us in person or listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or Substack.Learn more about our congregation at pleasantvalleyalive.org Get full access to Harry Jarrett at pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min
  4. Grief and Rest: Writing Your Way Through Loss with Audri Svay

    MAR 2

    Grief and Rest: Writing Your Way Through Loss with Audri Svay

    In this Faith in Process Sunday’s Cool conversation from Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, Virginia, Pastor Harry Jarrett welcomes returning guest Audrey Svay. Audrey is an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren, a professional writing consultant, and an adjunct English professor, and she brings both pastoral wisdom and practical writing tools to the question so many of us are living right now: how do we carry grief with honesty, and still find rest? Together, Harry and Audrey widen the definition of grief beyond death to include less visible losses like shifts in belief, changing communities, aging, retirement, and the quiet ache of losing roles and identity. They explore why many of us hesitate to name these losses as grief, and how our values can get tangled up in the roles we once held. Audrey offers a gentle framework of “grief and rest” held in harmony, using the image of waves that come in and recede. You will hear concrete Sabbath practices for real life, including journaling to release what you are carrying, creating a simple ritual of “trust,” small daily moments of restoration, and writing exercises like letters you do not have to send. Harry reflects on the often overlooked Holy Saturday pause between Good Friday and Easter morning, and why that day matters when we are learning to live faithfully through loss. Mentioned in this episode Audrey’s book: Between You and Me (available at Brethren Press) Segment guide with timestamps 00:00 Welcome and introduction to Audrey Svay 00:03 What counts as grief: roles, identity, and less visible losses 00:07 Why rest and Sabbath matter for grief processing 00:09 Practical Sabbath in grief; Luke 23 and the forced pause of rest 00:11 Writing practices for sleep, trust, and letting go 00:13 The cup metaphor; why rest belongs on the to-do list 00:18 Holy Saturday and the blessing of the pause 00:21 Community, listening, and telling the grief story 00:25 Poetry, letters, and honest writing as grief work 00:31 Retirement, identity, and the body keeping score 00:35 Closing encouragement Faith in Process: Sunday’s Cool Recorded live on Sunday mornings at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Hosted by Pastor Harry Jarrett. Join us in person or listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or Substack. Learn more about our congregation at pleasantvalleyalive.org Get full access to Harry Jarrett at pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/subscribe

    36 min
  5. Radical Obedience: The Birth of the Brethren Movement

    FEB 23

    Radical Obedience: The Birth of the Brethren Movement

    In this episode of Faith in Process, Pastor Harry Jarrett and co-host Grayson Preece begin a new series exploring the core convictions of the Church of the Brethren through the book Let Our Joys Be Known. The first conversation centers on one powerful theme: radical obedience. What would it take to follow Jesus if it were illegal? Travel back to 1708, when Alexander Mack and seven others stepped into the Eder River in Germany to baptize one another as adults. This act was not just symbolic. It defied both church and state. In a world where infant baptism functioned as a civic registry tied to taxation and military service, choosing believer’s baptism carried real social, economic, and political consequences. Harry and Grayson explore: • Why this act of baptism was considered dangerous• How Pietism shaped the Brethren’s emphasis on Bible study, lay leadership, and lived faith• The tension between Luke 14 and Matthew’s call to love God above all• The cost of dissent in a church-state system• What “counting the cost” means for young adults today navigating money, vocation, and meaning This conversation moves beyond history. It asks whether radical obedience still has a place in a culture of distraction and financial pressure. What does it mean to prioritize Christ when everything else competes for attention? Recorded live at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, Virginia, this episode launches a 13-part series examining the theological callings that have shaped the Brethren for more than three centuries. If your faith is still forming, still questioning, still becoming, you are in the right place. Welcome to the process. Faith in Process: Sunday’s Cool Recorded live on Sunday mornings at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Hosted by Pastor Harry Jarrett. Join us in person or listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or Substack.Learn more about our congregation at pleasantvalleyalive.org Get full access to Harry Jarrett at pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min
  6. Being Good Neighbors in Complex Times with Scott Holland

    FEB 10

    Being Good Neighbors in Complex Times with Scott Holland

    How can followers of Jesus respond faithfully to immigration enforcement, social justice issues, and political division? In this powerful conversation, host Harry Jarrett sits down with Dr. Scott Holland, Professor Emeritus of Peace Studies at Bethany Theological Seminary, to explore what it means to be good neighbors in turbulent times. Drawing inspiration from Fred Rogers’ ministry of neighborliness, Scott reframes activism as neighboring—a practice of loving our neighbors as ourselves, even when we disagree on solutions. The discussion tackles pressing questions: What does the way of Jesus look like amid ICE raids in Minneapolis? How do we cultivate a “democracy of the soul” in our divided democracy? How can we move beyond doctrine to create cultures of peace? This episode offers no easy answers but provides thoughtful guidance for processing faith in the real world. Scott and Harry explore the tension between different visions of peace, the power of prophetic imagination, the importance of wonder and empathy, and practical ways to engage in peacemaking—from contacting representatives to being present with those who are threatened. Whether you’re confused, concerned, or searching for faithful next steps, this conversation offers wisdom from the Church of the Brethren peace tradition, insights from thinkers like Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Walt Whitman, and an invitation to continue “living the questions” together. Faith in Process: Sunday’s Cool Recorded live on Sunday mornings at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Hosted by Pastor Harry Jarrett. Join us in person or listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or Substack.Learn more about our congregation at pleasantvalleyalive.org Get full access to Harry Jarrett at pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/subscribe

    46 min
  7. Millard-and-Me Kingdom, Kin-dom, and the End of Times

    JAN 27

    Millard-and-Me Kingdom, Kin-dom, and the End of Times

    Ego Consciousness vs. God Consciousness: A Conversation on Paradigm Shifts What does it mean to truly embody God consciousness in our everyday lives? In this organic, unscripted conversation, hosts Harry and Millard dive deep into the contrasts between ego consciousness and God consciousness—exploring how Jesus modeled a nonviolent, loving, and persuasive way of being that stands apart from the dominant cultural paradigms we navigate today. Millard frames the discussion around “the end times”—but not in the way you might expect. Instead of apocalyptic predictions, the conversation shifts to examining how we think, act, and relate to power and politics through the lens of faith. From the founding principles of the American republic to the challenges of living faithfully in a culture driven by self-interest and disinformation, the discussion raises critical questions about what it means to follow the way of Jesus in any political or social context. Harry responds with his own perspective: that followers of Jesus are called to live as “salt and light” in every culture and system, embodying the timeless principles of the kingdom of God rather than pledging ultimate allegiance to any earthly nation or government. The conversation touches on virtue, shared facts, and whether America’s founding ideals align with—or fall short of—the kingdom Jesus proclaimed. This episode is more conversational and exploratory than usual, so we’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment or email us with your reflections as you continue processing these themes in your own life. Topics explored: * Ego consciousness vs. God consciousness * The nature of God as love and nonviolence * Living out Jesus’ way in different political systems * American civic principles and their relationship to faith * The enduring nature of the kingdom of God Faith in Process: Sunday’s Cool Recorded live on Sunday mornings at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Hosted by Pastor Harry Jarrett. Join us in person or listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or Substack.Learn more about our congregation at pleasantvalleyalive.org Get full access to Harry Jarrett at pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/subscribe

    31 min
  8. Our Stories: How We Became Brethren

    JAN 19

    Our Stories: How We Became Brethren

    In this special episode, host Harry Jarrett and producer Grayson Preece step into the spotlight to share their own faith journeys and how they each found their way to the Church of the Brethren. Harry reveals his winding path through Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Pentecostal, and Mennonite traditions before discovering his deep family roots in the Brethren church—connections he never knew existed until his wife found his ancestors’ names in the Pleasant Valley Church graveyard. From new age spirituality in college to twenty years as a Mennonite pastor, Harry’s story culminates in a return to his Brethren heritage. Grayson shares how he went from a childhood disconnected from church to finding authentic spiritual community at Camp Bethel, a Church of the Brethren camp. His experience as a camp counselor and his time at Bridgewater College shaped his understanding of faith as relational, accessible, and centered on community. Together, they explore what drew them to the Church of the Brethren: the emphasis on belonging before believing, the peace tradition, the priesthood of all believers, and a welcoming spirit that invites people to process their faith together. They also discuss why they’re launching a new series on Brethren heritage and what makes this denomination unique in the broader Christian landscape. Whether you’re curious about the Church of the Brethren, interested in different faith journeys, or simply enjoy honest conversations about spirituality, this episode offers an intimate introduction to the voices behind Faith in Process. Episode Highlights: * Harry’s surprising discovery of his Brethren family lineage * How Camp Bethel transformed Grayson’s spiritual life * The difference between “believe, behave, belong” and “belong, behave, believe” * What makes the Church of the Brethren’s approach to peace and community distinctive * Why faith is always in process, whether we realize it or not Faith in Process: Sunday’s Cool Recorded live on Sunday mornings at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Hosted by Pastor Harry Jarrett. Join us in person or listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or Substack.Learn more about our congregation at pleasantvalleyalive.org Get full access to Harry Jarrett at pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min
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Faith in Process: A Podcast Hosted by Pastor Harry Jarrett What if faith is not a finished product, but something alive, changing, and still unfolding in real time? Faith in Process invites you into honest conversations with thought leaders, authors, pastors, peace builders, and everyday people who are actively exploring how faith is lived in the world today. Each week, Pastor Harry Jarrett sits down with guests from across the Anabaptist and peace church families, along with voices from theology, creation care, spiritual formation, social ethics, and theopoetics. These conversations are open, curious, unfinished, and grounded in real life. They offer a place for young adults and lifelong seekers to explore big questions without fear and to imagine what faithful living can look like in our world. Topics you will hear: Faith deconstruction Christian reconstruction Creation care and environmental discipleship Theopoetics and creativity in faith Spiritual formation and vocation Peacemaking and justice Scripture and tradition in real life How to grow a living faith in a noisy world Whether you are holding on to hope, rebuilding your spiritual life, or beginning something new, these conversations will help you discover that your faith is not failing. It is forming. It is stretching. It is processing you into something deeper and more alive. Listen each week and join a community that believes faith grows best through shared stories, open questions, and God’s gentle work in our lives. Tap Follow and step into the journey. pastorharryjarrett.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Harry Jarrett
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Harry Jarrett
  • Show Website
    Faith in Process

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