sick and hAlarious: Encountering God in it All
We are two old friends who happen to be pastors! Each episode revolves around one question we explore through stories from our past, current ministerial context, and a passage from the Bible. We offer pastoral care to those whom, like us, are still working through these questions. Together we look for God in the unexpected, mundane places, in the moments of joy and tension that make us laugh, cry, and cry while laughing. Join us as we encounter God in the sick and hAlarious! Please rate, review, and subscribe! www.sickhapodcast.com
Episodes
56 episodes
Episode 51: Lost Episode “What is up with Delilah”
Episode 51 Lost Episode “What is up with Delilah”Abigail and Layne totally forgot they had recorded this episode and are elated to dust it off and share it with their listeners. With too many outdated pop-culture references to count, the...
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Episode 50: Why Was I Not Allowed to Trick or Treat?
Happy Halloween! Layne and Abigail are back after a long a break and are asking the Question “why was I not allowed to trick or treat?” They remember all of the alternative Halloween options of their childhood and Abi tells a HAlarious st...
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Episode 49: What is up with Jephthah?
Layne and Abigail are back in the book of Judges exploring the haunting tale of Jephthah's unnamed daughter and ask why it reads like a script from an episode of Game of Thrones. As they ponder where God could possibly be in this text, th...
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Episode 48: What is up with Samson?
Why did Layne and Abigail disappear? Sick and hAlarious is back just in time for the lenten season. In this episode, Layne and Abigail delve into the book of Judges, taking a closer look at Samson's birth narrative. They ponder lenten practices...
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Episode 47: How Do We Celebrate All Saints?
Layne and Abigail take a moment to remember those who have joined the great cloud of witnesses this All Saints' Sunday. They reminisce about the dollar theater in Cleveland, Harry Potter, and Abigail's great aunt Betty. On this All Saints' Sund...
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Episode 46: Is The Vaccine The Mark Of The Beast?
Abigail and Layne are back! Enjoy this special Halloween episode where they ask is the vaccine is the Mark of the Beast? They decide to read a passage from Revelation to get some clarity on the whole thing and finally get some understanding on ...
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Episode 45: How to Navigate Transitions
Layne and Abigail share the changes that have taken place in their lives over the past few months. Abigail reminds Layne of the most annoying CD she ever burned for her and they talk about Layne's tractor loving grandpa. Turning to the Psalms f...
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Redux Healthy and Serious
Layne and Abigail think it's a good time to re-release their most popular episode which includes their interview Dr. Sarah Jacobs and Dr. Erin Goranson. If you know someone who is still hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, be sure to sh...
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Episode 44: Would Jesus Carry A Gun?
Abigail and Layne begin a series discussing modern forms of idolatry and this week’s focus is on guns. They wonder if Jesus would have carried a firearm and turn to a story in the Gospel of Matthew to hear Jesus’ opinion on the whole matter. Jo...
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Episode 43: Deep Dive, The Bad Romances of John Wesley
On this deep dive, Layne tells Abigail all about the 18th century itinerant preacher, John Wesley. Layne reframes the life of Wesley through his many failed romances and his inner turmoil of serving God or having a family. Abigail and Lay...
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Episode 42: Why Does It Feel Like a Competition?
Sick and hAlarious are Back! Layne and Abigail explore the reasons why life can be so competitive and why no one feels like they are winning. Through the lens of biblical marriage (polygamous and kinda incestuous) they wonder what would h...
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The Big Announcement
Check out this quick update to hear all about Abigail and Layne’s Pacific Northwest Adventure and to hear details about the upcoming season 2!
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Episode 41:What is Nonviolent Communication?
Layne and Abigail take a look at Nonviolent Communication and discuss all the ways it has helped them navigate through life. They imagine their dream retirement situation and use the model of Nonviolent Communication to help them navigate a dif...
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Episode 40: How Many Times Have You Been Cat Called?
Explicit content warning: this episode contains language not suitable for children. Layne and Abigail recall moments they’ve received unwanted sexual comments as they’ve gone about their normal daily routines, acknowledging this is ...
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Episode 39: Deep Dive LeBron James
On this month’s deep dive Layne lists all the reasons LeBron James is one of her heroes. She tells Abigail about LeBron’s rise to basketball stardom and the high expectations placed on him from an early age, admiring his ability to stay true to...
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Episode 38: Regret Transformed Through Resurrection
Abigail and Layne ask what they regret and whether it can be transformed by the Easter story and Jesus’ resurrection. They examine Peter's actions before and after the crucifixion reflecting on how he illustrates the ways our own denial, fear, ...
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Episode 37: What Are You Grieving?
In light of Holy Week and Good Friday Abigail and Layne ask the question, what are you grieving? They take a look back over the last year and give space to acknowledge all the loss and change that occurred in their lives. They turn to the story...
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Episode 36: What is Spiritual Warfare?
No topic is off limits for Abigail and Layne and this week they discuss spiritual warfare. They sit down with Rev. Aisha Brooks-Lytle, Executive Presbyter of the Greater Atlanta Presbytery, who explains what it is and whether we should engage i...
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Episode 35: Do You Gossip?
Abigail and Layne scrutinize the prohibition against gossip and wonder if it's as bad as we all think. They ask if women are told not to gossip in order to keep patriarchy in power and read a salacious story in Genesis which demonstrates that G...
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Episode 34: Why Did We Kiss Dating Goodbye?
Abigail and Layne wonder why in high school it became popular to “kiss dating goodbye.” They examine their own dating history and discuss why the church perpetuates fear of romance. Abigail and Layne take a look at the book of Ruth and look for...
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Episode 33: Why Should You be Thinking About Hospitality?
Layne and Abigail wonder why hospitality within the church is often gendered and reduced to hosting parties and special events. With the help of fellow Lee alumni Dr. Beth Ritter-Conn, whose research focuses on the theological dimensions of foo...
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Episode 32: Deep Dive Heloise
On this month’s deep dive Abigail takes Layne deep into history to learn about the fascinating medieval prodigy and theologian Heloise. This is a story of many twists and turns and history has suggested Heloise suffered from a tragic love story...
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Episode 31: Healthy and Serious
In the wake of the global pandemic and the subsequent development of the COVID 19 vaccine, Layne and Abigail turn to two to medical doctors to answer all their questions and concerns about the vaccine. They welcome Dr. Sarah M. Jacobs, MD, and ...
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Episode 30: What Does It Mean to Bear False Witness?
Abigail and Layne take a look at the 10 Commandments and realize that we have the 9th commandment all wrong; the word lie isn’t even mentioned. They discuss what it means to bear false witness against our neighbor and turn to the pa...
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Episode 29: Are We Called to be Stewards of the Earth?
Layne and Abigail discuss our call as Christians to be stewards of the earth. They both reflect on their journey to understanding earth care as an important spiritual practice. They turn to the story of Cain and Abel to hear God’s call to care ...
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