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The Rev. Matt Fitzgerald

Denomination: United Church of Christ (UCC)
Organization: St. Pauls UCC, Chicago IL

Matt Fitzgerald is a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ, and has been a pastor for twenty five years, serving churches in Chicago and Massachusetts, including Saint Pauls, Chicago, where he is in his twelfth year as the church’s Senior Pastor. A graduate of Macalester College, Yale Divinity School, and Union Theological Seminary, Matt has written essays for Poetry Magazine, the Christian Century, The Journal for Preachers and other publications.

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We Are Poor Indeed If We Are Only Sane

Tuesday September 03, 2024
Join The Rev. Matt Fitzgerald as he explores an intriguing moment in Jesus' ministry from Mark 7:24-37. This episode unpacks a surprising encounter between Christ and a gentile woman, shedding new light on faith, grace, and God's unpredictable ways. Rev. Fitzgerald offers fresh insights on how divine compassion shows up in unexpected places, inviting listeners to reconsider their ideas about faith. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that balances biblical depth with everyday relevance, and might just leave you seeing your spiritual journey in a new light.