In this episode, I’m joined by pastors Raphael Mnkandhla and Trevor Route for a delightful conversation about pastoral ministry, the necessity for community, and the meaning of Advent. Among other things, we talk about the need for brotherhood among pastors and why the Christian life isn’t meant to be an isolated endeavor. We also discuss how the Psalms give the church a language for the Advent season and how the incarnation, shared worship, and the rhythms of the Christian calendar renew hope, strengthen weary faith, and remind us that Christ has come, and will come again.
Raphael Mnkandhla pastors City Church in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where he lives and serves with his wife Heidi and their six children. You can follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Substack.
Trevor also serves on staff at City Church, where he lives with his wife, Kelsey. You can follow him on Facebook.
Resources
Cur Deus Homo, St. Anselm
On the Incarnation, St. Athanasius
Gospel Wakefulness, Jared C. Wilson
Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray
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Credits
Intro music: “It Just Makes Me Happy”
Composer: DJ Quads, soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
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