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William Carl Thomas's avatar

Diana, We met when I was working on my D.Min over a decade ago at The Virginia Theological Seminary. Furthermore, you have influenced me with your writing from the earliest days of my ordained ministry when your column was published in the Tuscaloosa News. A number of your books not only grace my shelves but have been read! I'm now a "Retired Episcopal Priest." Last summer into the fall I spent 12 weeks as a Sunday sabbatical supply priest in Edenton NC. My second sermon in this parish on August 22, 2021 (13 Pentecost) used the Ted Lasso graphic in the video and within the printed bulletin. I explored the word belief with a "I believe, help my unbelief" as my preaching anchor while engaging Ephesians 6:10-20. Below is a link to my 11 minute sermon (no text - I'm "extemporaneous"). I am so grateful to subscribe to your writing through this newsletter. Bill

https://wct.coach/2021/08/22/the-thirteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-august-22-2021/

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Anne Howard's avatar

Diana, our paths cross again: I just LOVE LOVE LOVE that you discovered Ted Lasso!! As I did, late, just this year (after hearing the Ted Lasso name again and again and feeling I was missing out. The last time that happened to me, it was finally YOU, talking about Downton Abbey, that made me tune in, a few seasons late. Thank you for that!) I am also grateful that you recalled for me Marcus' notion of "believe" and "believe" which was a breakthrough for so many. I just listened to the Greyhounds podcast and felt so proud of you as a theologian bringing depth and new insight to Ted Lasso. Yes, it made us HAPPY. Who knew how much we needed that?!

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