Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Season 2, Episode 37: Many Things to Say
Jun 15, 2025
Summary
Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah are back to take another look at the Holy Spirit, this time from the angle of “the Spirit of truth” as inspired by Jesus’ bold words in John 16:12-15. They’re words that are a gift to the disciples as he prepares to depart from his ministry on Earth. But, as the two female pastors point out, it’s not the warm and fuzzy gift that we would all like to receive.
Detail
Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah are back to take another look at the Holy Spirit, this time from the angle of “the Spirit of truth” as inspired by Jesus’ bold words in John 16:12-15. They’re words that are a gift to the disciples as he prepares to depart from his ministry on Earth. But, as the two female pastors point out, it’s not the warm and fuzzy gift that we would all like to receive.
Through the digital Bible study, the reverends dive deep into meaning behind Jesus’ words, highlighting the relevant ancient Greek words and the timeline of the Gospel of John for additional context.
They also discuss:
- Separation anxiety and how it can lead to decision paralysis
- Communal responsibilities of Christianity
- Our natural inclination of being creatures of habit and how that can interfere with our Christian calling
- Stepping out in faith to do the hard things
- How “too much to bear” isn’t the same as “too much to hear” and how that applies to answer the Spirit’s call
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- What kinds of truths about ourselves, God, and the world do we typically find hard to bear?
- How do cultural, historical, emotional, and psychological factors affect our capacity to hear the truth?
- How should the church approach the challenge that people may not yet be ready to hear certain truths?
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