Episode #21
Sussie the Magpie | Birds, the Holy Spirit, and What the Gospel Sounds Like
August 20 is the Release Date of Andrew Jones' Book! Get it today! Search "10 Treasures of Learning to Pray." This episode begins with one of K-Pop Demon Hunters’ most underrated characters: Sussie the three-eyed magpie. Teacher Sarah Crowder and Pastor and Author Andy Jones explore Sussie’s place alongside Derpy, the Korean folklore behind the tiger and magpie, and a fascinating folktale that might even give us a clue about where Rumi and Jinu’s story could go next. Then the birds lead somewhere unexpected. From the dove at Jesus’ baptism to God gathering His people under His wings, from eagles carrying God’s people to freedom to Jesus reminding us that our Father cares even for the sparrows, Scripture is full of birds. Sarah and Andy consider how these images point us toward God’s protection, provision, and the gift of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus promises will not leave us alone. And maybe that is why morning birdsong feels so hopeful. In the darkness, a song begins. A new day is coming. So the next time you see Sussie, a sparrow outside your window, or hear birds singing before sunrise, perhaps you can remember: Christ has not left you alone. You are cared for. You are gathered under His wings. And the Spirit is still at work, pointing you again to Jesus. That’s what the Gospel sounds like.
