No. 026 — Nathan Burford
On a rainy day back in October 2017 I rolled into a town I knew next to nothing about, in a state the name of which I was still a bit unsure of saying. Out of desperation and a dash of hope I had made up my mind to try to find a home in this place. So I decided to look for a church, and hope that someone in it would be able to take me in while I got on my feet. Wandering into one I discovered through social media that Wednesday, I met the worship band while they were practicing. One of the guys who was there, the bassist, would end up becoming one of my dearest friends in Arkansas.
In the next few years that followed, Nathan and I grew much closer, as a result of attending church together, and having our community group in his home. He and his wife Grace walked with me through some of the most challenging times in my journey thus far, and Nathan, through his incredible faith, beautifully intelligent mind, and belly-laugh-worthy sense of humour, has been an invaluable companion and resource as I’ve wrestled with matters of faith, religion, God and science.
When I began recording the (un)Common People podcast I knew Nathan would end up being a guest, and after nearly two years, the conversation was finally able to happen. Truly, it was a special one. I hope that through it you come to understand better what a friend Nathan has been, and why his perspective has been so valuable to me since making my home in Arkansas.
Music created and provided by Maarten Schellekens
Intro: Sunday Morning (Mallet Play with Violin and Piano)
Outro: Mallet Play
