Happy Halloween week! I promise Ed did not wear his costume for the whole hour… (Vader is looking quite comfy in that crew neck)

We use this 1966 children’s classic to talk about faith, imagination, and the push and pull of sincerity v. cringe. Also, what *are* we to make of Lucy as a character?

As you listen, relish these beautiful images from the wordless interlude of the episode in which the World War I Flying Ace must creep through enemy lines. Stunning.

See you next time!

What fun! Music is a powerful creator of community, which we discuss in our kickoff to the conversation, followed by answers to four prompts:

* If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life

* Song that unlocks tears/emotion

* Song that saved your life

* Last song you shared with someone else

Troy Bronsink is a wonderful musician in his own right, and a deep and good human. And it’s always great to chat with my wingman Edward Goode. If you haven’t subscribed to their Substacks, do yourself a favor.

And here are our picks (plus some others we discussed) in playlist form: Spotify and Apple Music.

On the next PCPH! In honor of spooky season, Ed and I will riff on It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Next Wednesday, October 29 at noon EDT. Link.

Steady on.

Hi folks, here’s last Sunday’s sermon, a riff on one of my favorite Old Testament passages, in which Jeremiah makes an audacious real-estate purchase. I’ve preached on this text before, but always love revisiting it.

Steady on.