Episode 23: PETS!, Changing the Rules, & YOUTH WITH PHONES

Send us Fan MailQuestions for the Week:What are your thoughts on pets (particularly dogs) being allowed in church, particularly the sanctuary?As we approach the Tokyo Olympics, there have been a number of interesting developments. Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, who won the US Olympic trials in the 100 meters, was banned for one month after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, which is a banned substance for Olympic athletes. This means she can't compete in this year's Olympic games in the 100m dash. She says the stress of her biological mother's recent death combined with the pressure of preparing for the trials led her to use the drug. Many people have spoken up that the rule that makes marijuana a banned substance is outdated and should be changed. As people of faith, how do we wrestle with rules that should be changed?Special Guest:Ekama Eni, Pastor of Youth and College Ministry at St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist ChurchGuest Question:I'm considering a "no phone" policy during our church's youth group gatherings. Everyone puts their phone on silent and doesn't take it out during the meeting or we all put our phones in a basket at the beginning of our time together and then get them back at the end. Is this a good idea? Or are the youth going to stop coming if we do this?Resource Roundup:Queerfully and Wonderfully MadeFor Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to [email protected]! A Matter of Faith website