Messages by Rodney Whittenberg
More Than a Name
In today’s message, Lay Preacher, Rodney Whittenberg, shares the story behind his name and explores the thought that while names are our identity, they don’t tell the whole story of who you are.
Marian Uhlman, Healthy NewsWorks
To conclude our “Neighbors & Helpers” message series, Lay Preacher, Rodney Whittenberg has a conversation with Marian Uhlman on the importance of news reporting and the freedom of the press, especially for children.
Living Through History
Today’s message focuses on how living through history can be so stressful and anxiety causing. Lay Preacher, Rodney Whittenberg, shares the personal history of his house while exploring how the world changes around us and how we can keep going forward.
American Fiction
Lay Preacher, Rodney Whittenberg, discusses his take on the film “American Fiction”. He discusses that one of the hardest parts of our spiritual practice is being present and being all of yourself.
The God You Need
In today’s message, lay preacher, Rodney Whittenberg, asks us to consider the god we need in our lives – and that perhaps the different ideas of god over the centuries have all been in response to what the people of the time needed in their lives.
Small things Matter
Lay preacher, Rodney Whittenberg, talks to us today about how it’s okay to not try and solve everything at once. We know we can’t flip a switch and make the world’s problems disappear, but we can make small changes, and those small changes always matter.
Oliver!
Lay preacher, Rodney Whittenberg, discusses the classic musical film “Oliver!”
What Would John Lennon Do?
Today, lay preacher Rodney Whittenberg asks about what John Lennon, a rock star who inspired him with more than just his music.
The Idol of Fame
In Today’s message, Rodney Whittenberg shares stories about what it means to want to be famous, and what it means to achieve a bit of fame. Why do we look up to the famous, and what can we learn from them?
The Dialogue Institute
Lay Preacher Rodney Whittenberg speaks with fellow WellSpringer, Majid Alsayegh, as well as David Kruger from The Dialogue Institute about the importance of interfaith cooperation and understanding.
Angels and Saints: Eros and Awe
In today’s message, lay preacher Rodney Whittenberg shares clips from a movie he produced called Angels and Saints. It focuses on how people square their religious lives with their sexual identities.
The Economy of Joy
Rodney begins this week’s message by talking about the joy he feels when listening to music. He recounts a story of his typically-stern father making space for joy in his life too. After telling us about an experience where he saw a procession of people heading to a church, he shares a list of songs that make him feel joyful. Rodney is releasing a companion podcast to this one. You can listen to Rodney’s Music Ministry here. The Economy of…
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