Embrace Death: Love's Unbreakable Bond Transcends All
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Books
- "The Lion King" - Mentioned as a movie that sparked a conversation about death between a father and his son.
Videos & Documentaries
- "The Lion King" - Mentioned as a movie that sparked a conversation about death between a father and his son.
Research & Studies
- Romans 8:35-39 - A passage of scripture read at funerals that brings comfort, hope, truth, and beauty.
People Mentioned
- Pastor Holly - Mentioned as the one who planned a children's led worship service with a theme of death.
- Michael - The pastor who was given a plan by Pastor Holly for the Sunday service.
- Charlton Heston - Mentioned in reference to a childhood costume of Moses.
- Mr. Rogers - Quoted for his advice on discussing difficult topics like death with children, emphasizing plainness and calmness.
- Jesus - Referenced in discussions about grief, sorrow, and the Christian story.
- Paul - The author of the letter to the Romans, whose words offer reassurance and hope regarding death.
Organizations & Institutions
- South Elkhorn Christian Church - The host of the podcast, providing weekly messages and resources.
Websites & Online Resources
- southelkhorncc.org - The website for South Elkhorn Christian Church, offering bulletin material, reflection guides, and other resources.
Other Resources
- Harvest Party - An alternative to Halloween celebrated in the speaker's childhood, involving costumes, bobbing for apples, and collecting candy, with the aim of not endorsing or celebrating death and evil.
- Costumes - Mentioned in the context of Halloween and harvest parties.
- Halloween - Discussed as a holiday and its associations with death, evil, and violence, as well as its potential for celebrating creativity, community, and connection.
- All Saints' Sunday - A celebration honoring and remembering those in the church who have died in the last year.
- Communion (broken pieces of bread and common cup) - Used as a reminder of connection and God's love, linking to the story of Jesus' death and resurrection.