You Can’t Take It With You

Podcast Episode: “You Can’t Take It With You” Based on Luke 12:13–21 Preached by Pastor Joe McGarry Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Newington, CT In this powerful and deeply pastoral sermon, Pastor Joe McGarry unpacks Jesus' parable of the rich fool with passion, clarity, and grace. With the style and cadence of a Black preacher and grounded in ELCA theology, Joe invites listeners to confront their relationship with money, security, and what it means to live a life truly rich toward God. Drawing on insights from scholars like David Lose, Karoline Lewis, Barbara Brown Taylor, Rolf Jacobson, and Nadia Bolz-Weber, this sermon explores what happens when we trust our barns more than our blessings—and how Jesus calls us to a better way. You’ll hear real stories from ministry, reflections from life, and a call to build legacies of generosity instead of stockpiles of stuff. Whether you're planning for retirement or just trying to get through the week, this message will challenge and comfort you all at once. You can’t take it with you—but in Christ, what you give away in love will last forever.