[S1E11] Stages of life & liturgical clothing

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of clothing choices in relation to scripture and the stages of life.

If reforming our clothing means returning to the patterns of scripture, does that mean we should be wearing sackcloth when fasting, and that ministers should wear robes? Also, if clothing should reflect our nature and place, how does age factor into this — since our nature and our place in society changes as we grow older? References The sermon on the sabbath as a celebration: Vocation, part 13: the call to rest The article on fasting: Fasting: scripture’s answer to consumerism Other articles: Jon Herr, The Minister’s Uniform D. Bnonn Tennant, Not enough faith to worship Jeffrey Meyers, Why Does the Pastor Wear a Robe? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truemagic.nz/subscribe

People in this episode

Hosts: Bnonn, Smokey Tennant

Topics covered

• liturgical clothing
• fasting
• stages of life
• scripture
• clothing and identity

Keywords

• liturgical clothing
• fasting
• sackcloth
• robes
• stages of life
• scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The sermon on the sabbath as a celebration, Fasting: scripture’s answer to consumerism

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