May 4, 2026
This week on POD Strangely Warmed, Rev. Kristin Warthen hosts a special May the 4th conversation about Star Wars, faith and the deeper spiritual themes that keep drawing people back to a galaxy far, far away.
Rev. Kevin Anderson, pastor at FUMC Alvarado, and Rev. Jarrod Johnston, pastor at Community UMC in Krum, TX, join the conversation to talk about their favorite Star Wars stories, characters and moments, from Obi-Wan and Darth Vader to Leia, Andor, Rogue One, The Acolyte and more. Along the way, they reflect on hope, redemption, mentorship, emotional honesty, the battle between light and dark and how stories of the Force can help us think more deeply about grace, mercy and what it means to follow Jesus.
Whether you are a lifelong Star Wars fan, a casual viewer or someone wondering why these stories continue to resonate across generations, this episode invites you to laugh, nerd out and consider how God’s grace can show up in unexpected places.
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