
The Rural Church & State Podcast
We are a pastor and a mayor trying to think theologically and politically about loving our local community
The Rural Church & State Podcast
Episode 004: Christmas Special
James Decker is a rural mayor. Dan Stewart is a rural pastor. Both care deeply about their local community and want to make Stamford TX better! This is not a podcast on politics or theology, but a conversation on how to be a good neighbor...
On this episode, we discuss the difficult, human side of the Christmas season. Join us for a vulnerable, real conversation about the Season of Hope.
0:00 - Introduction
2:57 - What Are We Reading?
James Decker:
1. All the King's Men - Robert Penn Warren - Book link.
2. A Sand County Almanac - Aldo Leopold - Book link.
Dan Stewart
1. Making All Things New - Henri Nouwen - Book link.
2. All it Takes is a Goal - Jon Acuff - Book link.
10:10 - Christmas Discussion
Merle Haggard - If We Make it to December - Youtube Link.