Discipline as a Necessary Struggle – Aaron Solberg

Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily Life

Episode 78.
Father Aaron Solberg joined me to talk about his personal experience converting from the Orthodox Judaism of his childhood and his current practice of Christianity in a remote Canadian village. These are experiences few of us have, so it's wonderful to hear his stories. Although Aaron is a priest, he is not speaking here as a representative of his Anglican church.

Highlights:
· Jewish practice seen as "legalistic," leading to feelings of obligation and guilt.

· Importance of structure and discipline.

· Appreciation for communal aspects of both Jewish and Christian services.

· Shift from fear-based obedience to love-driven practices in Christianity.

· Human struggle with discipline and imperfection.

Bio:
Father Aaron Solberg is an Anglican priest, composer, husband, and father living in the Canadian North. A convert from Judaism, he originally worked as a conductor and cellist in Germany before feeling a calling to ministry. After studying theology, he served in Baker Lake, Nunavut, (in the Canadian Arctic) and now leads St. John's Anglican Church in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. He is the father of two young boys and writes about family life and faith, fostering a deeper understanding of spirituality within his community. In his free time, he focuses on writing and composing new music for various ensembles.

Social Media links for Aaron:
Website – www.thesolbergs.family
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theanglicanfamily/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/theanglicanfamily
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@theanglicanfamily

Social Media links for Méli:
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LinkedIn – Meli Solomon
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Transcript:

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