In this episode, the dogs share stories about their respective trips to the Holy Land (6:10) and the freedom of traveling without a phone (3:40). They compare their experiences with Turkish coffee (6:30), travel laundry hacks (14:00), and the breathtaking views in Galilee (15:25).

Quotes:

 “The flip phone is a tool I use, whereas the smartphone had a grip on me.” (Connor, 5:00)

“Anything for freedom.” (from Anne Marie Brummer, 5:47)

“That’s where we became friends with Jesus.” (Mike, 15:45)

“Friendship with Jesus, that’s it.” (from Rob’s book club, 23:28)

“But what, in conclusion, of Joy? For that, after all, is what the story has mainly been about. To tell you the truth, the subject has lost nearly all interest for me since I became a Christian…. It was valuable only as a pointer to something other and outer.” (C.S. Lewis, 24:17)

 “Part of what makes this place transfigured is not just what happened 2,000 years ago, but right now He is still here.” (Connor, 26:15)

Media Mentions:

• John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
• John 6 (Multiplication of the Loaves, Walking on the Water, The Bread of Life Discourse)
• Bishop Robert Barron’s The Eucharist
• C.S. Lewis’ Surprised by Joy

References:

• Cardamom
• Google Translate
• كونور (Connor in Arabic)
• Jerusalem
• Pilgerhaus in Galilee
• Five day silent retreat (Rob and Mike)
• Church of the Beatitudes
• Witchita, KA
• Hollywood, CA
• iPhone
• Holy Land
• Etymology of “toll” and “troll”
• Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth
• Pilgrimage Church of St. Peter in Capernaum
• Michigan
• Wisephone

Shout-Outs:

• Anne Marie Brummer
• Fr. Matt Marshall
• Fr. Michael Bremer
• Daniel Sahyouni

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