2 Bald Pastors: Recent Episodes
Pastor Joe McGarry and Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo
Pastor Joe McGarry and Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo explore the connection between faith and life. Who are we? How did we get here? Why are we bald?
In episode 83 of the podcast Pastor Joe McGarry and Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo talk with Dan Rift of the ELCA.
Dan talks about the good work ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response are doing in the world.
Dan also talks about the upcoming event with Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Rick Steves
www.elca.org/hungerfundraiser
Geoff and Joe talk about the Corona Virus and how they are handling things in the craziness of the world.
Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff have a wonderful conversation with Emily Carson about her book Holy Everything.
You can buy a book from Amazon by going to Holy Everything
You can learn more about Emily at her website
You can learn more about the 2 Bald Pastors at their website
Brian Scott and Justin Boeding are two Masters of Divinity (M.O.D.) talk about pop culture and God.
They come on the 2 Bald Pastors Podcast to talk about their podcast and how they go about making an excellent show.
In this podcast we get into The Mandalorian and so much more!
Geoff and Joe followup their conversation with Bishop Hazelwood with a conversation about what Everyday Spirituality means to them. This is an interesting conversation and takes some twists and turns you might not expect.
Links Mentioned in the show.
Dan is the Worst
Bishop on a Bike
Everyday Spirituality Podcast by Bishop Jim Hazelwood
James Hazelwood has been a parish pastor, photographer, disc jockey and ice cream scooper. These life experiences inform his writing for the recently released book, Everyday Spirituality: Discover a Life of Hope, Peace and Meaning
He currently serves as Bishop of the New England Synod of the Lutheran Church (ELCA) He and his wife, Lisa, share a home along the Rhode Island coast where they bicycle, garden and enjoy visits from their grandchildren.
Everyday Spirituality: Discover a Life of Hope, Peace and Meaning seeks to help people who have struggled with traditional practices of the spiritual life. Rather than prescribing another failed attempt at daily devotional readings, written prayers and moments of quiet meditation, Everyday Spirituality exposes the truth that much of what we already do in life is, in fact, spiritual.
Through a series of short chapters centered around an action such as breathing, walking, working, eating, the reader realizes that spirituality is not an assigned section of their day or week. It’s everything they do.
You can learn more at bishoponabike.com
In a new series Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff will be reading through the book of Acts story by story. In this first episode they talk about their favorite stories and themes throughout the book of Acts and why they decided to embark upon this series.
How is the Holy Spirit acting in your life?
Let us know 2baldpastors.com or facebook.com/2baldpastors
The 2 Bald Pastors talk with Paula Mehmel, the pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, CT.
On Sunday, September 24, 2017, the people of Emanuel overwhelmingly voted to call Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel as its eighth Pastor since its founding in 1889.
“Pastor Paula” as she is widely known, served as the Senior Interim Pastor at Elim Lutheran Church in Fargo. While most recently based in Casselton, N.D. she is a Minnesota native. Pastor Paula holds an undergraduate degree in English and German from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. Pastor Paula is a popular speaker, writer, and proud single mother of two sons who both attend Harvard University.
With a passion for serving the last, the lost and the least, Pastor Paula is a committed community member with a special interest in homelessness, refugee resettlement and addressing issues of sexual violence. She goes to Uganda yearly as part of South Sudanese Leadership and Community Development to do trauma healing and other work in the South Sudanese Refugee Camp. Pastor Paula has also been deeply involved in homelessness issues and has served as president of Churches United for the Homeless for three years.
Pastor Paula’s calling is to make connections; between the timeless Word of God and our everyday lives, between the gifts God bestowed on us and the needs in our community and our world, and between people so that we might see all people, including ourselves, as precious and beautiful, but broken, children of God who have been redeemed by God’s grace and in order to continually extend our vision of who are neighbors are.
She relishes the opportunity to share her thoughts on anything from social justice to theology to random musings about her latest travel adventures.
Pastor Geoff and Pastor Joe followup their conversation with Pastor Amanda with a deeper dive in conversation about human sexuality. They cover topics about the vote in the United Methodist Church and the recent document put out by the ELCA on Visions and Expectations.
Today Geoff and Joe talk with Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson the Executive Director of Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries.
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries
Reconciling works
Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christian by Austen Hartke
Everything you ever wanted to know about stewardship you can find out in this week's podcast. Join Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff as they talk about the widow's mite and how that will inspire your congregation to give....well at least inspire them to think about giving :)
Ask Thank Tell
The last of our John 6 series where we talk about the Gospel and ways that the Gospel can and sometimes does offend us. How does the Gospel offend you? Let us know!
Jesus and the crowd continue their conversation about the bread from Heaven. They question where Jesus gets his power from since he is the son of Joseph and Mary.
Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff talk about the continuation of this text from John chapter 6.
In this episode Pastor Geoff and Pastor Joe talk about John 6: 24-35.
Links mentioned in the Episode
David Hansen "Throw Away Your Mission Statement"
Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff have a new worldwide headquarters in Kensington, CT. They begin season 3 talking about the Bread of Life.
Have you ever found yourself asking these questions?
How do we survive as the church? Why don't we have X,Y, or Z? Why aren’t we like that church down the street? Why should we change?
or Shouldn’t the church just take care of its own?
Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff explore these idea and many more in this episode of the 2 Bald Pastors.
Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff sit down with Dr. David Grafton from the Hartford Seminary to get a better understanding on Christian and Muslim relations in the United States and around the world.
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Mosque Finder
Salatomatic
ELCA Muslim Relations Page
Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff sit down and talk with Pastor Tim Krick about visioning, answering the tough questions and about his upcoming book about Not Being a Jerk.
Pator Joe and Pastor Geoff talk about the importance of Holy Week and they share what is happening in their churches during this special time of the year.
The 2 Bald Pastors Joe McGarry and Geoff Sinibaldo talk about the importance of sharing. They tell stories of sharing and how their lives have changed because of generosity.
Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff explore the richness of Fasting in the church. They tell stories about fasting and why it is still important in the church today.
Joe and Geoff take on Lent one and the question why pray? Why is it important to pray? What didfference does it make in our lives. Joe shares one of the greatest prayer experience in his life.
Keith Anderson, Joe McGarry and Geoff Sinibaldo sit down IN PERSON for a conversation about Keith's upcoming book and what's new in digital ministry.
At the New England Synod Bishop's Convocation we had an opportunity to talk with Bishop Yvette Flunder. She is an inspiring amazing woman who talked with the rostered leaders of the synod about how we can continue to be the church in the 21st century and beyond.
Bishop Yvette Flunder is a native San Franciscan and third generation preacher with roots in the Church of God in Christ. Bishop Flunder is an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ and holds both masters and doctorate degrees in Ministry from the Pacific School of Religion and the San Francisco Theological Seminary, respectively. In 2003, she was appointed Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, a multi-denominational coalition of over 56 churches and faith-based organizations from all over the world.
Bishop Flunder is a trustee and adjunct professor at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. She is an active voice for the Religion Council of the Human Rights Campaign, as well as for the National Black Justice Coalition. Bishop Flunder is a highly sought after preacher and religious educator as evidenced by her having spoken at divinity schools nationwide including those at Duke, Yale , Drew, and the New York Theological Seminary. She is the author of Where the Edge Gathers: A Theology of Homiletic Radical Inclusion, published by Pilgrim Press. In addition to her memorable sermons, Bishop Flunder is also known for her beautiful singing voice, made famous through her gospel recordings with Walter Hawkins and the Family, the City of Refuge Choir and Chanticleer.
You can find out more information about Bishop Flunder you can find more about her here.
Joe and Geoff talk about The Man, The Myth, The Legend - Martin Luther!
On October 31, 2017 we celebrate 500 years of the Reformation. The 2 Bald Pastors talk about Luther and the amazing things he did for the church. We also talk about valuable things we have learned and experienced from this reformer.
Welcome to the latest episode of the 2 Bald Pastors. Sorry we have not had an episode in a few weeks. The end of the summer has been busier than we thought. We are happy to get back into the swing of things with a conversation with Knute Ogren.
Knute is the Director of Development and Communications at Camp Calumet in Freedom, NH. He oversees Reach the Beach which is a Ragnar race. You can learn more about it by listening to today's episode.
To support this podcast we would like to invite you to a specially designed t-shirt created for this podcast. Check out the shirt here: Be Good T-Shirt
Enjoy today's Podcast
Links Camp Calumet
Lutheran Church of the Nativity
Lutheran Disaster Response
Calumet.org/reachthebeach
calumet.org/followtherace
Conversation with Mark Huber
Conversation with Don Johnson
Knute's Fundraising Page
Geoff's Fundraising Page
We have the honor of Interviewing our Bishop Jim Hazelwood for our 51st podcast episode. Jim is an inspiration to many in the New England Synod as he is known as the Bishop on a Bike. We talk about Healthy Church, Healthy Leaders and get an insight to some of the things he is working on in his ministry to so many people.
The 50th episode of the 2 Bald Pastors. We look back and share some of our favorite moments. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we look forward to the next 50 and more.
Today the 2 Bald Pastors talk about church and the health of our church. We ask the question is our church fulling our mission or are we in maintenance mode? Please join in the conversation by leaving a comment below or check our our Facebook.
Click Here for a Blog Series on Acts Click Here for a PDF copy of the Sermon Series on Acts
Book from Dr. Matt Skinner
2 Bald Pastors T Shirt
New Testament Scholar N.T. Wright calls the Acts of the Apostles, “The Deeds and Teachings of King Jesus, Part II” (Acts for Everyone, Part 1). This summer we will be on an adventure with those first “sent ones” (apostles) into a world that doesn’t know or follow this King Jesus. Hear their faith and witness. See Christ’s ongoing presence. Experience the Holy Spirit call to bold action, as we make connections to our own lives of faith today.
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We had a great conversation about youth ministry. Lyle is an expert in training youth to connect with youth. His experience has changed thousands of lives. Some of his background includes:
- 16 years of dynamic congregational work
- National Director of Peer Ministry Leadership
- Leader of 3-week Certification School for Wartburg Theological Seminary and The Youth & Family Institute
- Creator and Instructor for Living Room Summits on family ministry
- 14 years with The Youth & Family Institute (renamed Vibrant Faith)
- Youth ministry instructor at Augsburg College, Minneapolis and Concordia University, St. Paul
- Coaching and Mentoring.
- AA, Biblical Studies, MN Bible College
- Major in Middle School Education
- Masters in Youth and Family Ministry
- Two year studies and Certification as a Spiritual Director
- Presently also works with Youth ministry at Mount Calvary, Excelsior, MN
We hope you enjoy this episode of the 2 Bald Pastors
Pastor Geoff and Pastor Joe reflect upon their conversation with author Laura Everett. They talk about slowing down and seeing the world around us. They also talk about being a front porch church vs a back deck church. Enjoy the latest episode of the 2 Bald Pastors. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Conversation with John Longworth
Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff have a discussion about how we can all be the church. What is the difference between going to church and being the church? The 2 Bald Pastors reflect on their conversation with Pastor Bill Peterson. They think together about ecumenical relationships and talk about how it doesn't matter what the sign says on the outside of the church door, we are all the church and called to be the church everywhere we go.
We are putting a challenge out to you this week. What does it mean to be the church to you? Let us know what you think. Go on Facebook, Twitter or your other favorite social media platform and tell us what you think. Use the hashtag #bethechurch and #2baldpastors and we will share your thoughts in an upcoming episode.
The 2 Bald Pastors talk about the Sabbath. In the next part of your life, think about what sabbath means to you and how you can live into the sabbath each and every day.
Happy New Year!! Pastor Joe McGarry and Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo start celebrating 2016. They talk about their hopes and dreams for 2016.
Pastor Joe McGarry and Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo talk with Pastor Clint Schnekloth of Good Sheperd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville, AR
Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff want you to get to know them a little bit. This episode of 2 Bald Pastors they share their call stories, their hopes for this podcast, a few upcoming interviews and and explanation of their Baldness. We hope you enjoy another episode of 2 Bald Pastors.
Welcome to the first episode of 2 Bald Pastors. We have the pleasure of interviewing Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, the Presiding Bishop of the ELCA. We talk about the church, life and we hear some great advice from Bishop Eaton as to how we can live a full, blessed life and be connected to our faith.