Episode 106: Awe, Wonder, & Weirdos in the Wilderness

Continuing with last week's "Not Your Typical Advent" conversation, join Tim & Gini this week as our conversation moves from exile and the hard work of homecoming, to the lost practice of awe, wonder, and surprise. Along the way we touch on the poetry of Mary Oliver, and we land on lovable weirdos in the wilderness. Along the way, we think you'll find a real hope that God is everywhere - even in the people and situations we think most unlikely. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode! We experienced some of the surprise of Advent ourselves!

Mary Oliver's poetry is always an invitation to experience wonder and awe in the world around us. We have so many favorites, but here is a link to one of Mary Oliver's most well-known poem: The Summer Day (with the famous ending Tim quoted). And a link to one of Gini's most favorite Mary Oliver poems, which captures the darkness and hope of Advent - In Blackwater Woods.

Here are the readings for this week if you want to read along.

And don't forget to rate us on Apple Podcasts! It will help folks find us! And if you leave us a rating, we'll thank you in the next episode!