A Chaplain’s Perspective on Suffering, Hope, and Holy Week with Ben Neal

In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Ben Neal about the spiritual journey of Holy Week, the significance of lament and the importance of presence and authenticity in ministry. Their conversation explores themes of suffering, hope, and the meaning found in pain for faith practitioners and seekers. They also talk the importance of Jesus' arrival into Jerusalem during Passover and the meaning of Psalm 22 in connection to Jesus' crucifixion. Ben is an ordained Baptist minister who serves as a chaplain in the Knoxville area. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Carson-Newman University and a Master's degree from Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology.