I swear to goodness, if this guy was the pastor I might start going to Sunday School again. His “pastoral” Youtube channel is a hoot. JohnBCrist on Youtube

 

 

It’s that time of year. When high school and college seniors are ready to move on to the next level and various enlightened ones who have gone before them are ready to show them the way. Here is a favorite:

 

Tom Robbins

Tom Robbins Commencement Address, circa 1975

 

 
Along with Brennan Manning, who died before I knew about him, this lady preacher (the one on the right) is the one who convinced me that I had completely misunderstood the Gospel, in spite of being raised in Fundamentalist Christianity and having an undergrad degree in Biblical Lit from Seattle Pacific University. Sue and I, and a friend, had a chance to see her, live, in Seattle a couple of years ago. Absolutely stunning.

She has a book coming out soon, to join her two NY Times best sellers, Pastrix and Accidental Saints. Can’t wait.

 

 
See what you think. If you like this 5-minute bio, there are several more excellent videos on Youtube.

 

 

 
Cheers,
BuFoon Steve Gillard