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Conversations to help us develop a Christian spirituality rooted in love that fosters resilient faith in everyday life

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Latest Episodes

We talked with Joel Rockey about his work of writing new worship songs for the church that capture the grief, pain, and hope of the Psalms and translate them into modern musical idioms. His band Good Lord, Rose! just released their first album: Provo... more

We continue our series on the liturgical calendar with an exploration of Halloween (yes, it's a Christian holiday), All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day: why they haven't been celebrated in most Protestant circles, and why we might want to reclaim the... more

We talked with pastor and public theologian Trey Ferguson about the difference it makes when we read the Bible through the lens of love. His new book Love Is Good Religion: A 30-Day Journey to Compassion, Contemplation, and Connection cuts through ou... more

We talked with science professor Janet Kellog Ray about how humans have both an evolutionary past AND a sacred purpose. Her book Fish with Feet: Human Evolution and the Image of God offers a "third way" for those who've been told they must choose bet... more

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Joel Rockey
Songwriter and Music and Worship Liturgical Arts Director at The Table Episcopal Church
The Table Episcopal Church
Episode: Joel Rockey: Writing New Songs to Capture the Grief, Pain, and Hope of the Psalms
Trey Ferguson
Pastor, public theologian, writer and speaker
Raleigh Mennonite Church
Episode: Trey Ferguson: Love is Good Religion
Janet Kellogg Ray
Enthusiastic science educator and communicator, author of Fish with Feet, Human Evolution and the Image of God
University of North Texas
Episode: Janet Ray: Human Evolution and the Image of God
Wes Crawford
Vice Provost and Associate Professor of Church History at Abilene Christian University; author
Abilene Christian University
Episode: Wes Crawford: How Patriotism Can Become Idolatrous Civil Religion
Dr. Lucas Wilson
Research associate at the LGBTQ Oral History Digital Laboratory, University of Toronto, Mississauga; Humanist Thought Fellow
University of Toronto, Mississauga; American Humanist Association
Episode: Lucas Wilson: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy
Kenneth Tanner
Pastor, author of Vulnerable God
Church of the Holy Redeemer, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Episode: Kenneth Tanner: How Jesus Upends Our Assumptions About God
Rohadi Nagassar
Writer and ordained minister; author of Whole and Human, 40 Meditations for Liberating Body and Spirit
Independent/Author
Episode: Rohadi Nagassar: Liberating Our Bodies and Spirits
Ben Daniel
Presbyterian Minister, peace activist and award-winning author
Grace Over Guns, Oakland, California
Episode: Ben Daniel: Pursuing Peace in a Militarized World
Deb Gregory
Spiritual director with specialization in Ignatian Spirituality, award-winning documentary filmmaker, host of The Betwixt Podcast
Deb Gregory (author)
Episode: Deb Gregory: Learning to Navigate Life with Embodied Wisdom

Hosts

Ben Sternke
Priest at The Table Episcopal Church
Matt Tebby
Priest at The Table Episcopal Church
Christy

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 290 ratings
  • What would Jesus REALLY do?

    Matt, Ben and Christy are all pastors who have come from different backgrounds, a an and realized that the ultimate message of the Bible, and specifically Jesus, is one of ultimate love. Occasionally the discussion is between the hosts as they delve into various issues. More frequently they are interviewing a writer or speaker who is an expert in a particular area. They have taught me so much, and opened my mind to be able to listen to others in live, just as Jesus would.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    knittygirl52
    United Statesa year ago
  • Highly Recommended

    I highly recommend the Gravity Commons podcast. It is a loving community that strives to truly live the way Jesus asked us to live. It’s a safe haven in the world that we live in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blkmajesty
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun, Insightful, and Super Helpful!!

    I am so happy I came across this podcast and the Gravity Commons community. I totally appreciate the humor and fun and the insight. It’s been both refreshing and enlightening for me. And I also highly recommend the Gravity Commons community. What a great group of people. Exactly what I’ve needed for this chapter of my life. Thanks guys!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    toddmillikan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Consistently amazed!

    I love this podcast! It never ceases to amaze me how these podcasts provide exactly the words or resources I need to assist with processing through a specific spiritual issue. I feel a solidarity with these people. I am grateful that they don’t shy away from the hard stuff. My faith continues to be nourished and stretched here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms Zinnia
    United States3 years ago
  • Mostly great, but…

    I love the guests and topics on this podcast, but many times I have been stopped from sharing specific episodes with others because of the long pre-show chatter and the dad jokes at the end. I feel like you assume everyone listening already knows and loves you and would find it endearing, but when I’m wanting to share with people unfamiliar with your podcast I think it’s a barrier. Most recent episode (Five Challenges) is perfect example, a thoughtful conversation was deflated by Matt’s dad jok... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FrannyZooey
    United States4 years ago

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Guests and topics are seen as insightful, with many listeners finding practical resources for spiritual growth and reflection.
Theology and cultural issues are praised for being substantive, challenging, and relevant to everyday faith and ministry.
Listeners value the hosts' warmth, humor, and thoughtful facilitation, which helps complex conversations feel approachable.

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Joel Rockey: Writing New Songs to Capture the Grief, Pain, and Hope of the Psalms
Q: I wonder if you've reflected on the relationship between the suffering that we all experienced during COVID and the lockdown, the suffering that you've experienced and we've experienced as your friends with your wife's injury and recovery, and how that relates to your songwriting.
Rockey says his songwriting acknowledges his own suffering while also trying to empathize with suffering beyond his family. Songs created through the Psalms and shared in the church's liturgy have helped him and others process grief, while making space for hope without minimizing pain.
Joel Rockey: Writing New Songs to Capture the Grief, Pain, and Hope of the Psalms
Q: I'm curious to hear a little bit about that. I think that there are a lot of listeners right now who probably are walking through their day, and they need to be reminded of some truth that is going to actually encourage their soul. And so I'm curious if you have a song on your album that you'd be like, yeah, this might be something. Remind me who God is. Remind me who I am in God.
Rockey recommends “Holy Whisper,” based on Psalm 46, and shares how its music gave hope to a drummer who had nearly left the church after years of playing church music.
Liturgical Calendar: Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls, Oh My!
Q: What's the spiritual benefit of practicing all saints or all souls?
Ben says these observances help people remember departed loved ones, cultivate a sense of connection with the communion of saints, and recognize exemplary Christian lives as models for following Jesus.
Liturgical Calendar: Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls, Oh My!
Q: Can you say more about where that practice comes from and why you, Ben Sturkey, think it's acceptable to pray for the dead?
Ben distinguishes praying for the dead from praying to saints. He sees praying for departed loved ones as consistent with Christian beliefs about life beyond death and as a way to sustain a sense of connection across death.
Trey Ferguson: Love is Good Religion
Q: How does hope relate to suffering and pain that so many people are experiencing right now?
Ferguson describes hope as a discipline that grows through practice, sometimes beginning with small actions and requiring support from other people. He says hope can acknowledge suffering while motivating people to act for change.

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What is Gravity Commons Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations about developing a Christian spirituality rooted in love and practiced in everyday life. Regular hosts Ben Sternke and Matt Tebbe, often joined by Christy, combine personal reflection and light humor with interviews that connect theology to lived experience. Topics include contemplative practice, grief, trauma, leadership, justice, church culture, biblical interpretation, and the relationship between faith and science or public life.

Guests commonly include pastors, theologians, authors, researchers, spiritual directors, and artists, who discuss their work alongside practical questions of faith and community. The distinctive approach is both intellectually curious and pastoral: complex or contested subjects are treated with h... more

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Recent guests on Gravity Commons Podcast include:

1. Joel Rockey
2. Trey Ferguson
3. Janet Kellogg Ray
4. Wes Crawford
5. Dr. Lucas Wilson
6. Kenneth Tanner
7. Rohadi Nagassar
8. Ben Daniel

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