Psalm 25:1–10

To You, I Lift My… Throat?

Lectionary Date: November 28, 2021 [1st Sunday of Advent, Year C]

Rachel introduces Advent with an extended reflection on (surprise, surprise) the “nefesh.”

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Larry Trover says:

November 22, 2021 at 4:43 pm

Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!

Your podcast moved me deeply, as 74+ years of living and consideration of body, soul, self, breathing, eating, drinking, vocalizing and giraffes all came together in nefesh.

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