Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Season 2, Episode 27: The Stories That Save Us – The Story of Tranquility
Mar 30, 2025
Summary
During this week’s Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany focus on the Story of Tranquility, as inspired by Matthew 8:23-27, the story of Jesus calming the storm – giving orders to the winds and the lake. It’s part of the multi-episode conversation the female pastors of First United Methodist Church have been having about The Stories That Save Us. Through this digital Bible study, the two reverends give their perspective on how they would act if they were in the storm with Jesus and explain what they think this miracle story represents.
Detail
During this week’s Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany focus on the Story of Tranquility, as inspired by Matthew 8:23-27, the story of Jesus calming the storm – giving orders to the winds and the lake. It’s part of the multi-episode conversation the female pastors of First United Methodist Church have been having about The Stories That Save Us.
Through this digital Bible study, the two reverends give their perspective on how they would act if they were in the storm with Jesus and explain what they think this miracle story represents. They discuss:
- How crossing the lake was an allegory for the early Christian church and that by answering the call to be Christian, you may face more frequent storms.
- The communal experience of life’s storms and how they affect individuals throughout a community at different levels.
- How we can foster a culture of tranquility within our communities.
We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Tranquility:
- What are the aspects, signs, and expressions of tranquility?
- How does a community find peace during a storm?
- What is the relationship between faith and fear?
During this season of Lent, we have additional spiritual growth opportunities to help you explore The Stories that Save Us:
- Free Journal: Finding Your Stories of Faith – continue investigating each week’s scripture with guided prompts that help you uncover your personal faith stories.
- Book Study: Wholehearted Faith – Join the FUMCSD pastors in reading the stories of Rachel Held Evans as she wrestled with faith. Then join or host a watch party to hear Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany’s thoughts and hear the thoughts of those around you.
- Community Gathering: The Stories That Save Us – Live in San Diego? Join us in person to reflect on your Lent experience.
