Megan Explains: The Ascension… for the rest of us!

Sometimes the Church celebrates some weird things on the liturgical calendar. This episode of For the Rest of Us, Canon Megan and Adam tackle one of those: the Feast of the Ascension (the day Jesus basically pulls a superhero exit off the Mount of Olives and the disciples stand there staring at the sky like confused extras in a Marvel movie).Along the way, the conversation spirals into:Why Ascension Day keeps getting moved around the church calendarThe “Jesus launchpad” footprints in JerusalemWhy the angels basically tell the disciples to stop standing around and get to workWhat it means for the Church to become the Body of ChristTime, space, theology, and “wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff”C.S. Lewis, sci-fi theology, and the possibility of “Space Jesus”Why the Ascension reminds us that God is much bigger than our tiny boxesIt’s theology, science fiction, church history, quantum mechanics, and passive-aggressive Episcopalianism — all in one episode.So whether you’re a liturgy nerd, a recovering church kid, a curious skeptic, or just wondering why Christians celebrate Jesus floating into the sky, this episode is for you.As always, thanks for listening to For The Rest Of Us! Make sure to leave us a rating and review, and share with someone you know.