In Episode 58 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller talks with Rev. Rob Fuquay of St. Luke's UMC-Indianapolis about his new book and Lenten resource "The Passion Play-Living the Story of Christ's Last Days" which is inspired by the Oberammergau Passionsspiele.

Jesus' Passion Story is presented each Lent in countless churches each year. But one play presented by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau, in Bavaria Germany, may be one of the longest-running performances of all. Staged every 10 years since 1634. To play makes an impact not only on the villagers who portray the characters and all who see it as well. And the passion play Rob Fuquay follows the biblical story of the passion and shows how this amazing play as we use both as a ritual of praise and later as a weapon through that's anti-semitic past.

Brad and Rob talk about the book at length in this interview including its relevance in today's world of pandemics and anxiousness.

The United Methodist People Podcast is produced by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller a retired UMC Elder with a heart for "doing all the good I can; particularly in anxious times."

The United Methodist People Podcast is all about sharing the story of the United Methodist people who have similar commitments to doing all the good they can through conversation and commentary.

To Purchase "The Passion Play-Living the Story of Christ's Last Days" Go to:

https://www.cokesbury.com/the-passion-play

If you like The United Methodist People Podcast then you are invited to try one of the following podcasts Rev. Dr. Brad Miller is involved with.

To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble (co-host)

https://www.tobeencouraged.com/

Voice of God Daily Bible Study

https://www.voiceofgoddaily.com/

Beyond Adversity: Helping People Navigate Adverse Life Events and Emerge Victoriously.

www.DrBradMiller.com