In this special episode of Voices in My Head, recorded during a hospital chapel service, I reflect on what it means to receive a faith that was handed down long before us and to pass that faith on to the next generation. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15 and the story of the Road to Emmaus, I explore how the Christian story is not something we create but something we enter into, a living tradition shaped by worship, Scripture, community, and the presence of Christ. Along the way, I share personal thoughts about teaching my son the faith, offer encouragement to those facing illness, grief, or uncertainty, and remind listeners that God meets us even in our most difficult moments. Through prayer, worship, and the timeless hymn Victory in Jesus, this service celebrates the hope of the gospel and the truth that, through Christ, each of us is invited to shine as a light in the world.

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Rick Lee James welcomes Kirk Sauers of The Wood Drake Sessions back to Voices in My Head to talk about their new album, East to West. Together they explore songwriting, worship, Scripture, anxiety, depression, work, financial uncertainty, death, and the persistent human struggle to believe that we are truly loved by God. Kirk shares the story behind the album and its title track, rooted in Psalm 103 and the assurance that God’s love never fails.

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In this short, early-morning episode of Voices in My Head, I share some reflections from my reading of Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, particularly its observation that Jesus and His disciples often focused their ministry on those who were chronically ill, disabled, and marginalized. Drawing from my experiences as a healthcare chaplain, I talk about the many people I meet who long to be part of a faith community yet often feel excluded, overlooked, or underserved by the church. I reflect on what Scripture teaches about caring for those on the margins, from the Good Samaritan to the ministry of Jesus Himself, and I consider what it means for the church today to embody Christ’s inclusive love. Rather than offering guilt or criticism, this episode is a heartfelt invitation to greater awareness, compassion, and community, reminding us that every person bears the image of God and has an essential place in the Kingdom.

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