Bob Rhodes
@pastorbobrhodes.bsky.social
Parent. Partner. Pastor. Human. (he/him)
Making space for grace and distortion.
The Odyssey – out June 1.
http://link.bobrhodes.org
Making space for grace and distortion.
The Odyssey – out June 1.
http://link.bobrhodes.org
Did you know? The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 bars undocumented immigrants from federal public benefits, requires work participation, and imposes a five-year waiting period on lawful immigrants. It's been the law for 29 years. #themoreyouknow
October 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Did you know? The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 bars undocumented immigrants from federal public benefits, requires work participation, and imposes a five-year waiting period on lawful immigrants. It's been the law for 29 years. #themoreyouknow
Ten years ago, I posted this. I still remember… https://www.bobrhodes.org/2015/09/30-years/
30 Years
I honestly never pictured myself as a 30-year-old, mostly because when I was young 30 seemed really old, and when I was actually 30 (and beyond) I still didn’t feel old enough. And so to real…
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September 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Ten years ago, I posted this. I still remember… https://www.bobrhodes.org/2015/09/30-years/
Go Big Red!!!! #GBR
September 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Go Big Red!!!! #GBR
Bishop Cedrick has been a long-time friend and cheerleader. I'm humbled by his generous spirit…
September 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Bishop Cedrick has been a long-time friend and cheerleader. I'm humbled by his generous spirit…
White men: I don't see color!
Also white men: why isn't there anyone who looks like me in <insert organization, media, etc>?
Also white men: why isn't there anyone who looks like me in <insert organization, media, etc>?
July 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
White men: I don't see color!
Also white men: why isn't there anyone who looks like me in <insert organization, media, etc>?
Also white men: why isn't there anyone who looks like me in <insert organization, media, etc>?
What if the Spirit still speaks… but not always through sermons or worship songs?
Next time you're lost in your playlist, or a random song grabs your attention…
Stop.
Listen.
You never know where God might be leaking through.
#GodIsIntheRadio
Next time you're lost in your playlist, or a random song grabs your attention…
Stop.
Listen.
You never know where God might be leaking through.
#GodIsIntheRadio
June 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
What if the Spirit still speaks… but not always through sermons or worship songs?
Next time you're lost in your playlist, or a random song grabs your attention…
Stop.
Listen.
You never know where God might be leaking through.
#GodIsIntheRadio
Next time you're lost in your playlist, or a random song grabs your attention…
Stop.
Listen.
You never know where God might be leaking through.
#GodIsIntheRadio
A prayer from Bishop Tom Berlin https://www.flumc.org/newsdetail/a-prayer-for-the-nation-today-19124773
June 23, 2025 at 5:16 AM
A prayer from Bishop Tom Berlin https://www.flumc.org/newsdetail/a-prayer-for-the-nation-today-19124773
Steve Horswill-Johnston has seen the creative and spiritual sides of this journey. His encouragement has been incredible.
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#TheOdyssey #christianrock
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#TheOdyssey #christianrock
June 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Steve Horswill-Johnston has seen the creative and spiritual sides of this journey. His encouragement has been incredible.
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#TheOdyssey #christianrock
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#TheOdyssey #christianrock
From Bishop Grant Hagiya—someone who has shaped both my leadership and my theology in profound ways.
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#TheOdyssey #christianrock
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#TheOdyssey #christianrock
June 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
From Bishop Grant Hagiya—someone who has shaped both my leadership and my theology in profound ways.
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#TheOdyssey #christianrock
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#TheOdyssey #christianrock
Rev. Dr. Carter is someone whose ethical clarity & spiritual depth I admire deeply. His words here are a gift.
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#TheOdyssey #ChristianRock
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#TheOdyssey #ChristianRock
June 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Rev. Dr. Carter is someone whose ethical clarity & spiritual depth I admire deeply. His words here are a gift.
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#TheOdyssey #ChristianRock
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#TheOdyssey #ChristianRock
This project has lived in my head and heart—and on my hard drive—for years.
It’s vulnerable. It’s spiritual. It’s out now.
🎧 The Odyssey is available on all major streaming platforms
✍️ A release-day blog post is also up now
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#TheOdyssey #ChristianRock #ReleaseDay
It’s vulnerable. It’s spiritual. It’s out now.
🎧 The Odyssey is available on all major streaming platforms
✍️ A release-day blog post is also up now
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#TheOdyssey #ChristianRock #ReleaseDay
June 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This project has lived in my head and heart—and on my hard drive—for years.
It’s vulnerable. It’s spiritual. It’s out now.
🎧 The Odyssey is available on all major streaming platforms
✍️ A release-day blog post is also up now
Link in bio
#TheOdyssey #ChristianRock #ReleaseDay
It’s vulnerable. It’s spiritual. It’s out now.
🎧 The Odyssey is available on all major streaming platforms
✍️ A release-day blog post is also up now
Link in bio
#TheOdyssey #ChristianRock #ReleaseDay
Bob has offered a creative telling of the gospel story that will enrich your soul and enliven the old story in a new way. I commend “The Odyssey” to you!
—Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank, Los Angeles Area Bishop
#theodyssey #christianrock #umc
—Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank, Los Angeles Area Bishop
#theodyssey #christianrock #umc
May 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Bob has offered a creative telling of the gospel story that will enrich your soul and enliven the old story in a new way. I commend “The Odyssey” to you!
—Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank, Los Angeles Area Bishop
#theodyssey #christianrock #umc
—Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank, Los Angeles Area Bishop
#theodyssey #christianrock #umc
Liminality. The story has been revealed but the EP isn't here just yet. In the Church, this season after resurrection is still Easter—still joy—but also full of waiting.
The Odyssey is coming 6/1. Pre-add now or listen soon!
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#TheOdyssey #Eastertide #ChristianRock #ComingSoon
The Odyssey is coming 6/1. Pre-add now or listen soon!
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#TheOdyssey #Eastertide #ChristianRock #ComingSoon
May 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Liminality. The story has been revealed but the EP isn't here just yet. In the Church, this season after resurrection is still Easter—still joy—but also full of waiting.
The Odyssey is coming 6/1. Pre-add now or listen soon!
Link in bio
#TheOdyssey #Eastertide #ChristianRock #ComingSoon
The Odyssey is coming 6/1. Pre-add now or listen soon!
Link in bio
#TheOdyssey #Eastertide #ChristianRock #ComingSoon
It’s time! After weeks of quiet hints, I can finally share the story.
"The Odyssey" is a 6-song EP about grace, theodicy, and transformation. It’s not clean. It’s honest. And it’s almost here.
Read more: www.bobrhodes.org/2025/05/why-...
#TheOdyssey #NewMusic #ChristianRock #ASpiritualJourney
"The Odyssey" is a 6-song EP about grace, theodicy, and transformation. It’s not clean. It’s honest. And it’s almost here.
Read more: www.bobrhodes.org/2025/05/why-...
#TheOdyssey #NewMusic #ChristianRock #ASpiritualJourney
May 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It’s time! After weeks of quiet hints, I can finally share the story.
"The Odyssey" is a 6-song EP about grace, theodicy, and transformation. It’s not clean. It’s honest. And it’s almost here.
Read more: www.bobrhodes.org/2025/05/why-...
#TheOdyssey #NewMusic #ChristianRock #ASpiritualJourney
"The Odyssey" is a 6-song EP about grace, theodicy, and transformation. It’s not clean. It’s honest. And it’s almost here.
Read more: www.bobrhodes.org/2025/05/why-...
#TheOdyssey #NewMusic #ChristianRock #ASpiritualJourney
Some places make you wonder if the past ever stopped moving. #godmakesallthingsnew #theodyssey
May 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Some places make you wonder if the past ever stopped moving. #godmakesallthingsnew #theodyssey
Nearly 13 years ago, I teased these before my Commissioning. A few friends still talk about it. Something new is coming. But I promise… it’s not just about the shoes.
#theodyssey #notjusttheshoes #staytuned
#theodyssey #notjusttheshoes #staytuned
April 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Nearly 13 years ago, I teased these before my Commissioning. A few friends still talk about it. Something new is coming. But I promise… it’s not just about the shoes.
#theodyssey #notjusttheshoes #staytuned
#theodyssey #notjusttheshoes #staytuned
I’ve been carrying this for a while. It’s almost time. #theodyssey #comingsoon
April 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I’ve been carrying this for a while. It’s almost time. #theodyssey #comingsoon
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A corrupt, authoritarian government seizes an innocent man, tortures and jails him on trumped-up charges that change during a manipulated "legal" process. The prisoner is left at the mercy of dehumanizing politicians & jailers to do with what they please.
Holy Week then. America now.
Holy Week then. America now.
April 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A corrupt, authoritarian government seizes an innocent man, tortures and jails him on trumped-up charges that change during a manipulated "legal" process. The prisoner is left at the mercy of dehumanizing politicians & jailers to do with what they please.
Holy Week then. America now.
Holy Week then. America now.
I was inadvertently added to a group text to plan a surprise party in my honor. I apologized to the group since it's obviously my fault that I was in the chat.
March 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I was inadvertently added to a group text to plan a surprise party in my honor. I apologized to the group since it's obviously my fault that I was in the chat.
Check out God Beyond Geography by Father Richard Rohr: cac.org/daily-medita...
#kingdomofgod #richardrohr #progressivechristianity
#kingdomofgod #richardrohr #progressivechristianity
March 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Check out God Beyond Geography by Father Richard Rohr: cac.org/daily-medita...
#kingdomofgod #richardrohr #progressivechristianity
#kingdomofgod #richardrohr #progressivechristianity
We're so excited to be seeing Wicked!!
February 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
We're so excited to be seeing Wicked!!
I'm so frustrated about those who are using Romans 13 to insist on support for the current administration when they had no problem telling the last guy to F off. That's bending scripture to politics rather than the other way around.
February 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I'm so frustrated about those who are using Romans 13 to insist on support for the current administration when they had no problem telling the last guy to F off. That's bending scripture to politics rather than the other way around.
This game is kinda one-sided #superbowl
February 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
This game is kinda one-sided #superbowl
So glad I'm out of the country, especially for tomorrow
January 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
So glad I'm out of the country, especially for tomorrow