In this deeply reflective episode of The Well Dwellers Podcast, Erik Freiburger revisits an early piece of writing from his undergraduate days—The Words of Paul—a meditation on how the Apostle Paul’s letters might speak to people living with disabilities in our time today. Through this re-reading, Erik explores how faith, perseverance, and communal belonging intersect with the lived realities of those navigating ableism, policy injustice, and a spiritual vacuum in many faith communities.
Drawing from The Correspondence of Paul and the Physically Challenged of Today, listeners are invited to imagine Paul’s encouragement afresh—as words of solidarity and hope for the dis/abled body and spirit. From political exclusion and privatized healthcare to the longing for inclusion within the church, this episode asks: What might Paul’s letters say to us today?
With reflections on joy as the hallmark of holy obedience, unity in diversity as strength, and the communal vocation of mutual care, this episode offers both comfort and challenge. It’s a call to listen again for the enduring words of faith that sustain us at the bottom of the well—and to find in them a renewed vision of dignity, empathy, and shared humanity.
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