<p>Not every sacred story begins in Bethlehem. Some begin in Blaine, Missouri.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Musical Midrash</em>, we crack open the red-white-and-blessed glory of <em>Waiting for Guffman</em> — Christopher Guest’s mockumentary masterpiece and a surprisingly holy love letter to community theatre. Through awkward choreography, civic delusion, and one very glittery pageant, we find something sacred underneath the satire.</p><p>This is a gospel for the weirdos, the stage managers, the chorus kids, and the dreamers who dare to believe the show still matters — even when the seats are empty.</p><p></p><p>We talk:</p><p><em>Red, White & Blaine</em> as civic scripture</p><p>Stool Boom as psalm</p><p>Corky St. Clair as prophet</p><p>Community theatre as communion</p><p>Holy failure and almost-miracles</p><p></p><p>Plus: a personal reflection on the theatres that formed me, the saints who shaped me, and the sacredness of storytelling when no one is watching.</p><p>Let the lights dim. Let the overture swell. And may the Spirit move — even if Guffman never shows up.</p><p>follow my reflections at <a target="_blank" href="http://dustinwilsor.substack.com">dustinwilsor.substack.com</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dustinwilsor.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">dustinwilsor.substack.com/subscribe</a>