5-17-26 - The Space Between

These are the readings for the 7th Sunday of Easter or the Ascension of the Lord. The readings for the Ascension are Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47 or Psalm 93, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53.  The readings for the 7th Sunday of Easter are Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, and John 17:1-11. As the Easter season draws to a close and Pentecost approaches, this episode explores the often-overlooked period between Christ's Ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit — a time of waiting, uncertainty, and hidden transformation. Drawing on the science of phase transitions, the episode unpacks how elements like water require enormous amounts of energy before any visible change occurs, and how that mirrors the quiet but powerful work happening in our own lives and faith. Just as the disciples gathered in prayer and uncertainty before the explosive growth of the early church, our own seasons of apparent stillness are often where the deepest growth takes root. This week's reflection invites listeners to consider where they are in their own phase transitions — and to trust that the energy being poured in is never wasted. Let me know what you think of it.

 

Remember to answer this week's question:
What have been phases of transition for you where you were pumping in energy and it appeared like nothing was happening, but really a lot was going on? #FaithandSciPod

If you're wanting to hear other podcasts on these texts check out:  
5-21-23 - Leaping out of what We Know!
5-24-20 - Transformation Happens! Are you Transforming?

I look forward to all of your feedback,
Tyler Bublitz

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March On by Silent Partner
Porches and Universes by Puddle of Infinity

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References:
The Green Blades Preaching Roundtable (Weekly) or Green Blades Rising Publications (Monthly) reach out to ecofaith@nemnsynod.org and say which you would like to sign up for! - https://nemnsynod.org/ecofaith-network/    https://www.ecofaithnetwork.org/
Beyond the Argument: Where Science and Scripture Meet -  By Esong Ngidie Teddy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys2RHRiRc88