this is calvary

Karen Washburn shares her experience with grief through numerous losses throughout her life and Who she's clung to amidst it all.

Jon Vignere shares his experience losing his sister as a young adult.

Lucas Wittman shares of his experience losing his mom as a young teen.

Lisa Werner talks about her experience as a PA at Lawndale Christian health center, as well as living in close proximity to suffering.

Pastor Gerald, Pastor Jonny, Rae and Caroline talk about what it means to grieve with hope. SHOW NOTES: Books on Grief, Death, and Dying: A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis Rejoicing in Lament by J. Todd Billings Everything Happens for a Reason, and other Lies I've Loved by Kate Bowler Lament for a Son by Nicolas Wolterstorff Where I End By Katherine Elizabeth Clark Prayer in the Night By Tish Harrison Warren Every Moment Holy Volume II: Grief, Death, and Hope Calvary Spotify Playlist Grief, Death, and Hope Songs featured in this episode: How Long? By Bifrost Arts Death of a Dream by Drew Miller

Jonny, Rae, and Caroline sit down with Pastor Gerald to talk of grief, death, and dying, with a special focus on the perspective of the presbyter.

Pastor Gerald reflects on God's grace present during his sabbatical. Music: "Different Now" by Andy Gullahorn

Pastor Gerald shares all he learned on Sabbatical. Music: "Different Now" by A

Pastor Gerald shares about what he learned on his Sabbatical. Music: "Different Now" by Andy Gullahorn

Pastor Gerald shares his experience entering Sabbatical a bit early. Music: "Different Now" by Andy Gullahorn

Jonny and Caroline conclude share what has impacted us during this season and share a bit about what is coming up.

Allen talks about his career, his transition to retirement, and the faithfulness of the Lord throughout the years.

Tayler Winton shares about her vocation as a stay at home parent and her work in fashioning a strong sense of home.

Amanda Gosnell shares her experience in leadership as an Executive Director for a locoal Assisted Living facility.

Elyse Lamszus and Chris Jahns share about their vocation live in the Sheffer's backyard.

Jonathan Gorny shares about his experience learning to listen to God's call and trust him amid transition.

Laurie shares her heart for middle school students, and how teaching joins with God's work in the world.

Craig, a civil engineer, and Monica, a pediatric physical therapist discuss the path to their fields and the meaning they find there.

Marshall talks of the path to becoming a Fixed Income Research Analyst and the challenges, the complexity, and ultimate meaning in the role.

Louisa shares about how she became a psychiatrist and how it is joining in God's good work in the world.

Jonny, Rae, and Caroline talk about how our understanding of the Spirit has shifted and how the Spirit invigorates us to do good work.

We've taken a short break to regroup and brainstorm ideas for Eastertide and beyond. Caroline and Jonny share some moments that specifically impacted them as well as ideas for the future.

Don Childs Sr. reads his prayer, "Healing."

Roger shares stories about his teen years in Chicago working for an ice cream shop run by a mobster and how his grandfather's influence still affects him today.

Abby Flinn reads her prayer, "Forgiveness."

Roger shares about his childhood split between Florida and Chicago through the darkest season of life in adulthood.

Mark Brucato reads his prayer, "Repentance."

Liita continues her story by sharing about her passion in art and how it led her to create the Little Bits Workshop.

Amy Johnson Bax reads her prayer "Repentance."

Liita shares about growing up in the Woodstock Era and how a scary memory shifted her interests even to the present.

Amy Keating reads her prayer, "Rebellion."

Jeremy Mann shares how he met Erin and how God directed the details big and small to start the Field School on the westside of Chicago.

James Mor shares his prayer "Broken Crowns" during this second week of Lent.

Jeremy Mann shares of his early years internationally shaped him and his family today, and how his college choices impacted his work with the Field School today.

Leslie Hesterman reads her prayer "Created to Need" in this first week of Lent.

Andy continues his story sharing how he met Amy, the fun and challenge of leadership opportunities, and discussions of diversity and personality.

Rae Paul, Pastor John Lambuth, and Caroline Wittman chat about our growing understanding of lent, what fasting means, and the feasting that can happen in the wilderness.

Andy shares of his growing up and how God directed his steps during the college years.

Pastor Jonny, Rae, and Caroline talk about embodiment, gender, and the gifts of the liturgical calendar

Cheryl recounts how she and her family came to Calvary and how God has been present throughout her life.

A conversation on embodiment during a pandemic and the embodied practices of Jesus.

Cheryl shares about growing up on the Westside and how God kept her close amidst trials upon trials.

Rae and Caroline talk about the lived life of Jesus and the creational intent of the body.

Reggie Winston shares his story from fighting in the Vietnam War to experiencing the Civil Rights movement firsthand.

Rae Paul and Caroline talk about death, community, and thin places.

Reggie Winston shares his story from fighting in the Vietnam War to experiencing the Civil Rights movement firsthand.

A conversation with Rae Paul about Books, Presence, and Sorrow

Abby Jackson shares about her experience in meeting Tyler, the birth of her two kids, and the her changing view of Hope.

A few voices from our Calvary family share how God has made himself known to them in 2020.

Abby Jackson shares about her childhood, college years, and grappling with her changing view of God.

Caroline talks with Ted Griffin about his experience of Joy amidst grief.