This post is the first of a new series. A huge perk of my job is that I get to listen to a lot of different podcasts. I want to start sharing some of my favorites. My first offering comes from the wonderful Public Radio show, Speaking of Faith. In this episode, host Krista Tippett interviews Armenian theologian Vigen Guroian on Eastern Orthodox Easter and liturgy and how the Eastern Church traditions offer a more sensory worship experience, that is both “more mystical and more earthy than the Christianity dominant in Western culture.” Guroian wants us to “restore our senses” and draws from his experience in his garden. His description of gardening is almost enough to make me want to dig my hands into some soil.

Click the link to find streams or downloads of the podcast: “Restoring the Senses: Life, Gardening, and an Orthodox Easter.”

Speaking of Faith is one of the most consistently interesting and engaging shows on the radio. Tippett proves to be an outstanding host in that she shows that she has clearly done her homework and treats each guest with an appreciative interview style. Tippett is able to both bring in newcomers to the conversation as well as let the guests develop their statements beyond a cursory introduction. (Vigen Guroian also offers us a vision of what Eddy Ekmekji might look like in the future.)