Ian and Wyatt talk about one of the great works of theology in the ancient world: the book of Ecclesiastes! We discuss the first six chapters here. We talk about who authored the book, how it is a work of philosophy, and some of the concrete ways the book communicates its philosophical meaning.
Numerous scholarly works, podcasts, and leadership materials reference a well-known Duke University study that stated 85% of seminary graduates leave the pastoral ministry within 5 years of completing their studies. But rarely do we hear firsthand from one of these individuals. Well, I am one of the 85% who did not persist in pastoral ministry. Allow me to share my story, and if it is a familiar story to you, I pray that this will be an encouragement to your weary soul, and even if ever so slightly, give you hope into believing that God is working in and through...
