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In episode 83 of the podcast Pastor Joe McGarry and Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo talk with Dan Rift of the ELCA. Dan talks about the good work ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response are doing in the world. Dan also talks about the upcoming event with Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Rick Steves www.elca.org/hungerfundraiser

Geoff and Joe talk about the Corona Virus and how they are handling things in the craziness of the world.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff have a wonderful conversation with Emily Carson about her book Holy Everything. You can buy a book from Amazon by going to Holy Everything You can learn more about Emily at her website You can learn more about the 2 Bald Pastors at their website

Brian Scott and Justin Boeding are two Masters of Divinity (M.O.D.) talk about pop culture and God. They come on the 2 Bald Pastors Podcast to talk about their podcast and how they go about making an excellent show. In this podcast we get into The Mandalorian and so much more!

Geoff and Joe followup their conversation with Bishop Hazelwood with a conversation about what Everyday Spirituality means to them. This is an interesting conversation and takes some twists and turns you might not expect. Links Mentioned in the show. Dan is the Worst Bishop on a Bike Everyday Spirituality Podcast by Bishop Jim Hazelwood

James Hazelwood has been a parish pastor, photographer, disc jockey and ice cream scooper. These life experiences inform his writing for the recently released book, Everyday Spirituality: Discover a Life of Hope, Peace and Meaning He currently serves as Bishop of the New England Synod of the Lutheran Church (ELCA) He and his wife, Lisa, share a home along the Rhode Island coast where they bicycle, garden and enjoy visits from their grandchildren. Everyday Spirituality: Discover a Life of Hope, Peace and Meaning seeks to help people who have struggled with traditional practices of the spiritual life. Rather than prescribing another failed attempt at daily devotional readings, written prayers and moments of quiet meditation, Everyday Spirituality exposes the truth that much of what we already do in life is, in fact, spiritual. Through a series of short chapters centered around an action such as breathing, walking, working, eating, the reader realizes that spirituality is not an assigned section of their day or week. It's everything they do. You can learn more at bishoponabike.com

In a new series Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff will be reading through the book of Acts story by story. In this first episode they talk about their favorite stories and themes throughout the book of Acts and why they decided to embark upon this series. How is the Holy Spirit acting in your life? Let us know 2baldpastors.com or facebook.com/2baldpastors

The 2 Bald Pastors talk with Paula Mehmel, the pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, CT. On Sunday, September 24, 2017, the people of Emanuel overwhelmingly voted to call Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel as its eighth Pastor since its founding in 1889. “Pastor Paula” as she is widely known, served as the Senior Interim Pastor at Elim Lutheran Church in Fargo. While most recently based in Casselton, N.D. she is a Minnesota native. Pastor Paula holds an undergraduate degree in English and German from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. Pastor Paula is a popular speaker, writer, and proud single mother of two sons who both attend Harvard University. With a passion for serving the last, the lost and the least, Pastor Paula is a committed community member with a special interest in homelessness, refugee resettlement and addressing issues of sexual violence. She goes to Uganda yearly as part of South Sudanese Leadership and Community Development to do trauma healing and other work in the South Sudanese Refugee Camp. Pastor Paula has also been deeply involved in homelessness issues and has served as president of Churches United for the Homeless for three years. Pastor Paula's calling is to make connections; between the timeless Word of God and our everyday lives, between the gifts God bestowed on us and the needs in our community and our world, and between people so that we might see all people, including ourselves, as precious and beautiful, but broken, children of God who have been redeemed by God's grace and in order to continually extend our vision of who are neighbors are. She relishes the opportunity to share her thoughts on anything from social justice to theology to random musings about her latest travel adventures.

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Pastor Geoff and Pastor Joe followup their conversation with Pastor Amanda with a deeper dive in conversation about human sexuality. They cover topics about the vote in the United Methodist Church and the recent document put out by the ELCA on Visions and Expectations.

Today Geoff and Joe talk with Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson the Executive Director of Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries. Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries Reconciling works Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christian by Austen Hartke

Everything you ever wanted to know about stewardship you can find out in this week's podcast. Join Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff as they talk about the widow's mite and how that will inspire your congregation to give....well at least inspire them to think about giving :) Ask Thank Tell

The last of our John 6 series where we talk about the Gospel and ways that the Gospel can and sometimes does offend us. How does the Gospel offend you? Let us know!

Jesus and the crowd continue their conversation about the bread from Heaven. They question where Jesus gets his power from since he is the son of Joseph and Mary. Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff talk about the continuation of this text from John chapter 6.

In this episode Pastor Geoff and Pastor Joe talk about John 6: 24-35. Links mentioned in the Episode David Hansen "Throw Away Your Mission Statement"

Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff have a new worldwide headquarters in Kensington, CT. They begin season 3 talking about the Bread of Life.

Have you ever found yourself asking these questions? How do we survive as the church? Why don't we have X,Y, or Z? Why aren't we like that church down the street? Why should we change? or Shouldn't the church just take care of its own? Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff explore these idea and many more in this episode of the 2 Bald Pastors.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff sit down with Dr. David Grafton from the Hartford Seminary to get a better understanding on Christian and Muslim relations in the United States and around the world. Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Mosque Finder Salatomatic ELCA Muslim Relations Page

Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff sit down and talk with Pastor Tim Krick about visioning, answering the tough questions and about his upcoming book about Not Being a Jerk.

Pator Joe and Pastor Geoff talk about the importance of Holy Week and they share what is happening in their churches during this special time of the year.

The 2 Bald Pastors Joe McGarry and Geoff Sinibaldo talk about the importance of sharing. They tell stories of sharing and how their lives have changed because of generosity.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff explore the richness of Fasting in the church. They tell stories about fasting and why it is still important in the church today.