In this summer ☀️ episode of Holy Shenanigans, Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman reflects on the simple yet powerful image of a cup of cool water 💧 and what it means to offer refreshment, hope, and welcome in a weary world.

Beginning with the everyday care of fresh flowers, Tara explores how small acts of love and kindness can nurture life, just as cool water helps flowers flourish. Drawing wisdom from the prophet Jeremiah, Jesus' words in Matthew 10, and the life and poetry of George Herbert, this episode reminds us that our words, our presence, and our unique gifts matter.

If you've ever wondered whether you're "too much" or "not enough," this conversation offers an invitation to embrace your beloved identity and trust that God can use your everyday acts of compassion to make a lasting difference. Together, we'll discover how courage, hospitality, and faithful living become a refreshing welcome for others—and for ourselves.

May this episode encourage you to offer your own cup of cool water through words of hope, acts of kindness, and the unique gifts only you can share.

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🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired festival celebrating social justice, creativity, spirituality, and community—a gathering of artists, activists, and seekers making a positive impact in the world. She'd love to see you there! Learn more at www.wi

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Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.