Pulpit Fiction Podcast

236: Proper 18A/OT23 (9/10/2017) Exodus 12:1-14 Observing the Passover with Jeff Nelson Matthew 18:15-20 Conflict Resolution Psalm 149 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Romans 13:8-14 Know what time it is Voice in the Wilderness: Exodus 12:1-14 Observing the Passover with Jeff Nelson Coffeehouse Contemplative Blog Jeff's book Coffeehouse Contemplative: Spiritual Direction for the Everyday @boldroastrev Featured Musician: Sara Kay, "Prayer for Healing" from her album On the Way Sara Kay Music @Sara_Kay_Music

235: Proper 17A (9/3/2017) Exodus 3:1-15 The burning bush. Cheryl Kerr Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Exodus 3:1-15 The burning bush. Cheryl Kerr

235: Proper 17A (9/3/2017) Exodus 3:1-15 The burning bush. Cheryl Kerr Matthew 16:21-28 Get behind me tempter Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Romans 12:9-21 Hate evil. Hold onto what is good. Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Exodus 3:1-15 The burning bush. Cheryl Kerr Featured Musician: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, "Holy Company" Get it by supporting Richard at patreon.com/richardbc

234: Proper 16A (8/27/2017) Exodus 1:8-2:10 Moses spared. Melissa Meyers Matthew 16:13-20 Who do you say that I am? Psalm 124 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Romans 12:1-8 Living sacrifice Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Genesis 45:1-15 Melissa Meyers #pastorbesties Youtube Channel Featured Musician: listener, Christian McIvor, "Show Me the Way" http://www.christianmcivormusic.com/ https://christianmcivor.bandcamp.com/

233: Proper 15A (8/20/2017) Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph and his brothers reunited. Nicole Cox Matthew 15:(10-20) 21-28 The Canaanite Woman and the dogs and crumbs Psalm 133 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Romans 11:1-2, 29-32 God's people are not rejected Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Genesis 45:1-15 Nicole Cox #pastorbesties Youtube Channel Featured Musician: Red Molly, "Summertime" from their album, Love and Other Tragedies. Redmolly.com @redmollyband Facebook

232: Proper 14A (8/13/2017) Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph sold by his brothers Matthew 14:22-33 Walking on water Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Romans 10:5-15 Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 by Katey Zeh Kateyzeh.com Twitter.com/kateyzeh instagram.com/kateyzeh Featured Musician: Jonathan Rundman, " I Want to Walk With Jesus," from his album, Sound Theology website facebook twitter: @jonathanrundman

231: Proper 13, Year A (8/6/2017) Genesis 32:22-31 Struggling with God with Chris Strickland Matthew 14:13-21 Feeding the 5000 Romans 9:1-5 Paul's Lament Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: ​​Genesis 32:22-31 Struggling with God with Chris Strickland Chris Strickland a pastor's kid and school teacher and UMC lay servant at St. Paul UMC Gainesville, Georgia. Twitter @chrisstrickla Featured Musician: Jennifer Knapp "Perfect Pardon" from her new album Love Comes Back Around Pulpit Fiction Thursday Night Special http://jenniferknapp.com/ Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

230: Proper 12A (7/30/2017) Genesis 29:15-28 Jacob's Sister Wives with Susan Presley and Max Hazell Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Mustard Seed, Yeast, Pearls and the Kingdom of God Romans 8:26-39 Nothing Can Separate Us Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Susan Presley and Max Hazell authors of the great book, Hezekiah: Buried in the bowels of the Earth for centuries, recently unearthed by a team of hearty explorers​​ Featured Musician: Claire Hitchins, "There's A River" from her album These Bodies http://clairehitchins.com/ On Facebook, Instagram and Soundcloud as ClaireHitchinsMusic

229: Proper 11A (7/23/2017) Genesis 28:10-19a Jacob's Staircase with Renee Roederer Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The parable of the wheat and the weeds Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Romans 8:12-25 Creation's labor pains Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Renee Roederer @Renee_Roederer Smuggling Grace Blog Featured Musician: The Steel Wheels, "Halfway to Heaven" from their album Lay Down, Lay Low. @thesteelwheels YouTube Facebook Instagram

228: Proper 10, Year A (7/16/2017) Genesis 25:19-34 with Lee Saylor Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The parable of the soils Psalm 119:105-112 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Romans 8:1-11 Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Lee Saylor @IamLeeBob Featured Musician: There is Wideness in God's Mercy, by Ben Grace Facebook @BenGraceMusic Instagram @BenGraceMusic Twitter @BenGraceMusic

227: Proper 9A (7/9/2017) Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 with Sarah Renfro Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The yoke of Jesus Psalm 45 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Romans 7:15-25a Doing what we hate Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: with Sarah Renfro Twitter: @RevRenfro Facebook: @RevRenfro Website: M-Bodied.com Featured Musician - Christopher Grundy, "Come to Me" from his album "Come to the Feast" christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy

226: Proper 8A (7/2/2017) Genesis 22:1-14 Matthew 10:40-42 Psalm 13 Romans 6:12-23 Support the Show: Donate Audible Featured Musician: Jonathan Rundman, "By Grace" from his album "A Heartland Liturgy" Twitter: @JonathanRundman Facebook: Jonathan Rundman Music Website: JonathanRundman.com Voice in the Wilderness: Genesis 22:1-14 with Nelson Pierce @NelsonPierceJr BelovedCommunityChurch.com/Movement Psalm 13 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

225: Proper 7A (6/25/2017) Genesis 21:8-21 Matthew 10:24-39 Psalm 86 Romans 6:1-11 Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Genesis 21:8-21 with Casey Fitzgerald Bri-Anne Swan "This Land is Not Mine," from her album Letters From Home. Bri-anneswan.com Twitter: @SwannyBee Facebook: Bri-Anne Swan Music Psalm 86 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

Romans with Beverly Gaventa! Beverly Gaventa is the Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Baylor University. She earned an MDiv from Union Theological Seminary, and a PhD from Duke. She is the professor emerita at Princeton Theological Seminary and past President of the Society of Biblical Literature. She is the author or editor of: When in Romans: An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel According to Paul (2016) Our Mother Saint Paul (2007) Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: Acts (2003) First and Second Thessalonians: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching MARY Glimpses of the Mother of Jesus (1999) From Darkness to Light: Aspects of Conversion in the New Testament (1986)

224: Proper 6A (6/18/2017) Genesis 18:1-15 Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23) Romans 5:1-8 Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness:Genesis 18:1-15 with Mason Parks Featured Musician: Bryan Sirchio "Claimed, Called, and Sent" from his album "Something Beautiful for God" sirchio.com Twitter: @BryanJSirchio Facebook: Bryan Sirchio Music

223: Trinity A (June 11, 2017) Genesis 1:1-2:4a Matthew 28:16-20 Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Support the Show: Donate Audible Featured Musician - Amanda Opelt, "Go (Holy Orders)" from her album Seven Songs amandaopelt.com @AmandaHeldOpelt Facebook Voice in the Wilderness: Genesis 1:1-2:4a with Jeremy Lafary

222: Pentecost, Year A (6/4/2017) 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 with Robb and Eric! Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost John 7:37-39 Jesus teaches about the Spirit Support the Show: Donate Audible Featured Musician - The Steel Wheels, "We've Got a Fire" from their album Leave Some Things Behind www.thesteelwheels.com @thesteelwheels YouTube Facebook Instagram Featured Musician - Christopher Grundy, "Pour Out Your Spirit." from his album Stepping In christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy

221: Easter 7A (5/28/2017) 8:25 - 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 with Robb and Eric! 21:25 - John 17:1-11 Glorify! 40:45 - Acts 1:6-14 Ascension Support the Show: Donate Audible Featured Musician - Bryan Sirchio, "Spirit Come" from the album, Something Beautiful for God Twitter: @BryanJSirchio Facebook. Bryan Sirchio Music Web: http://sirchio.com

TNS 4-8: Rob Bell! Author and Podcaster RobCast RobBell.com Author of: What Is the Bible?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything Love Wins What We Talk About When We Talk about God The Zimzum of Love How To Be Here

220: Easter 6A (5/21/2017) 5:26-1 Peter 3:13-22 with Casey Fitzgerald 18:49-John 14:15-21 The Spirit of Truth 36:21-Psalm 66:8-20 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon 45:41Acts 17:22-31 Paul on Mars Hill Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness - 1 Peter 3:13-22 with Casey Fitzgerald. faithandwonder.com storydivine.com Featured Musician - The Steel Wheels, "Riverside" from from their album Live at Goose Creek. Find more of their music at . Twitter:@thesteelwheels YouTube Facebook Web:www.thesteelwheels.com

219: Easter 5A (5/14/2017) 6:33-1 Peter 2:2-10 with Lee Saylor 18:51-John 14:1-14 I am the way, the truth, and the life 44:30-Acts 7:55-60 The stoning of Stephen 50:20-Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness - 1 Peter 2:2-10 with Lee Saylor @IamLeeBob Featured Musician - Emily Joy - "Everything Must Burn," from her album "All Prodigal Daughters and Sons" Also check out her video "How to Love the Sinner and Hate the Sin in Five Easy Steps" TRIGGER WARNING. This is a poem that Emily says she "curated." There is almost no original thoughts that she has created. She has simply put them all together in one, horrifying thought. Many of our LGBTQI siblings have heard everything in this poem. Youtube http://emilyjoypoetry.com/ @EmilyJoyPoetry

218: Easter 4A (5/7/2017) 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10 Psalm 23 Acts 2:42-47 Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness - 1 Peter 2:19-25 with Maxwell Muska First Presbyterian Church in Manchester, IA mmuska.wordpress.com Featured Musician - Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, "My Love Is My Shepherd" from his album Sharing the Road Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon psalm23immersion.com

217: Easter 3A (4/30/2017) 5:38 - 1 Peter 1:17-23 13:49 - Luke 24:13-35 36:47 - Psalm 116 Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Support the Show: Donate Audible Psalm 116 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Voice in the Wilderness - 1 Peter 1:17-23 with Laura Patterson Fredricktown UMC Featured Musician - Jonathan Rundman, "As You Did Lord At Emmaus" from his album A Heartland Liturgy website facebook twitter: @jonathanrundman

216: Easter 2A (4/23/2017) 5:02 - 1 Peter 1:3-9 17:22 - John 20:19-31 36:56 - Psalm 16 44:07 - Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Support the Show: Donate Audible Psalm 16 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Voice in the Wilderness: Tremaine Combs Facebook- Dayspring Church Featured Musician - Bryan Odeen, "Peace" https://soundcloud.com/bryanodeen/peace Twitter: @BryanOdeen BryanOdeen.wordpress.com

215: Easter A (4/16/2017) 18:56 - Matthew 28:1-10 40:26 - Psalm 118 47:55 - Acts 10:34-43 Support the Show: Donate Audible Psalm 118 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Featured Musician - Amanda Opelt "Hungry" from album, Seven Songs. Amandaopelt.com @AmandaHeldOpelt Facebook

TNS 4-7: Eboo Patel! Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core (ifyc.org) Author of: Interfaith Leadership: A Primer Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America Acts of Hope: The Story of an American Muslim, in the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation

214: Palm Sunday and Holy Week (4/9/2017) 8:51 - MATTHEW 21:1-11 26:37 - PSALM 118:1-2, 19-29 33:58 - HOLY WEEK(MAUNDY THURSDAY &GOOD FRIDAY) Support the Show: Donate Audible PSALM 118 RICHARD BRUXVOORT COLLIGAN Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon FEATURED MUSICIAN - RED MOLLY, "HOMEWARD BOUND" FROM THE ALBUM THE RED ALBUM. Redmolly.com @redmollyband Facebook

213: Lent 5A (4/2/2017) 4:46 - Romans 8:6-11 10:43 - John 11:1-45 35:32 - Psalm 130 Ezekiel 37:1-14 PSALM 130 RICHARD BRUXVOORT COLLIGAN Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 8:6-11 with Chris Strickland Twitter: @ChrisStrickla Featured Musician - "Dem Bones" covered by Phish Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA [6/29/16]

212: Lent 4A (3/26/2017) Hello and welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 212 for Sunday March 26, 2017, Lent 4A. 6:30 - Ephesians 5:8-14 with Sarah Jayne Hewitt 19:30 - John 9:1-41 Jesus and the man born blind 46:40 - Psalm 23 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon 54:50 - 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Anointing of David Voice in the Wilderness: Ephesians 5:8-14 with Sarah Jayne Hewitt Featured Musician - Christopher Grundy, "Here in Providence" from his album Here in Providence. christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy

211: Lent 3A (3/19/2017) Romans 5:1-11 with Gill Lefevre John 4:5-42 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Psalm 95 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Exodus 17:1-7 Water from the Rock Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 5:1-11 with Gill Lefevre Featured Musician: - Steven Schallert, "Tremble, Tremble," from his album "Songs of Sorrow/Songs of Hope" Soundcloud.com/Steve-Schallert SteveSchallert.com

210: Lent 2A (3/12/2017) Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, Erin Geoffrion Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17 Jesus and Nicodemus Psalm Nugget: Psalm 121 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Second Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a Calling of Abram Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, Erin Geoffrion Featured Musician - Risn "It Ain't Easy" IamRisn.com soundcloud.com/iamrisn Facebook @IamRisn

TNS 4-6: Brad Lyons! The Chalice Press "How Progressive Christians Are Playing Catch Up" by Brad Lyons "Justice a Hot Topic for Religion Publishers" by Lynn Garrett in Publishers Weekly

209: Ash Wednesday containing: Ash Wednesday and Mardi Gras Conversation from our 2015 Lent Round Table with Rev Diann Bailey and Rev. Sarah Renfro "Wash Me Clean" by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from his album Sharing the Road Nugget on Psalm 51 by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from episode 107 (March 22, 2015) Conversation on Isaiah 58:1-12 from episode 204 (Feb. 5, 2017) "Texas Kyrie" by Jonathan Rundman from his album A Heartland Liturgy Support the Show: Donate Audible

208: Lent 1A (3/5/2017) Romans 5:12-19, Sarah Renfro Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation Psalm 32, Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Snakes and Fruit ​Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 5:12-19, Rev. Sarah Renfro m-bodied.com Facebook @revrenfro Featured Musician - Red Molly, "May I Suggest" from their album Love and Other Tragedies. Back from a 18 month break! Check out their great music: Redmolly.com @redmollyband Facebook

207: Transfiguration A (Feb. 26, 2017) Voice in the Wilderness: Nicole Cox, 2 Peter 1:16-21 Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9 Transfiguration Psalm Nugget: Psalm 99 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon Second Reading: Exodus 24:12-18 Moses on the Mountain Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Nicole Cox, 2 Peter 1:16-21 @PastorBesties Facebook.com/PastorBesties Youtube Channel Featured Musician - Whym, "Thrill" from their debut album Sing, Doubter @WhymMusic Facebook WhymMusic.com Instagram​

206: Epiphany 7A (Feb. 19, 2017) Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:38-48 You have heard it said Psalm Nugget: Psalm 119:33-40 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon Second Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Be Holy as God is Holy NOTES - after show excerpt from 2014: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 God's Holy Temple Featured Musician - Christopher Grundy, "Church of the Shelved" from his album In This Life. christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy

205: Epiphany 6A (Feb. 12, 2017) Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 with Diann Bailey Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:21-37 Murder, Adultery and Divorce (from Episode 50) Psalm Nugget: Psalm 119:1-10 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Diann Bailey 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Associate Pastor of First Church of Christ, CT, Suffield, CT Notes from 3 years ago Featured Musician: Heatherlyn, "Welcome to the Maquerade" from her album Heatherlyn heatherlynmusic.com @heatherlynmusic

204: Epiphany 5A (Feb 5, 2017) Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20 You are the salt of the earth Psalm Nugget: Psalm 112:1-10 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Second Reading: Isaiah 58:1-12 What kind of fast does God like? Support the Show: That Church Conference Donate Audible Featured Musician - Amy Cox, "Blessed" from her album Coming Home to You Website: http://amycoxmusic.com/ Facebook Twitter: @AmyECox YouTube

203: Epiphany 4A (January 29, 2017) Voice in the Wilderness: Scott Maderer 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Psalm Nugget: Psalm 15 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Second Reading: Micah 6:1-8 What does the Lord require? Support the Show: That Church Conference Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Scott Maderer 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Christianstewardshipcoaching.com @stewardcoaching Featured Musician: Bryan Sirchio, "What Does Our God Require of Us?" from the album, "Something Beautiful for God" Twitter: @BryanJSirchio Facebook. Bryan Sirchio Music Web: http://sirchio.com

202: Epiphany 3A (Jan. 22, 2017) Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Willie Deuel Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 Calling the Fishermen Psalm Nugget: Psalm 27:1, 4-9 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Second Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4 The servant speaks Support the Show: That Church Conference Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Willie Deuel 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 @WillieDeuel Featured Musician - "Follow Me" by John Ford from his album Come to the Light. Director of Music Ministries at St. Mark UMC in Pensacola, FL Husband of regular voice in the wilderness contributor and show supporter Anita Ford

Notes and Commentary 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 John 1:29-42 Psalm 40:1-11 Isaiah 49:1-7 Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Bryan Odeen 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 @BryanOdeen https://bryanodeen.wordpress.com/ https://www.reverbnation.com/bryanodeen Featured Musician - "Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)" by Jonathan Rundman from his album A Heartland Liturgy. website facebook twitter: @jonathanrundman

TNS 4-5: Kara Powell! We sat down with Dr. Powell over a warm cup of Skype to talk about the Fuller Youth Institute, the importance of data, and her newest book Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church. ​ Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church is available now! ChurchesGrowingYoung.org Fuller Youth Institute​

Notes and Commentary Matthew 3:13-17 Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Support the Show: Donate Audible Featured Musician - My Anchor Holds, "Wade in the Water," from their album Dirty Jesus Hope Church, Normal, Ill. myanchorholds.net @My_Anchor_Holds Facebook YouTube

Notes and Commentary Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Featured Musician - Bryan Sirchio, "We Three Kings" from his newest album, December Recollections. @BryanJSirchio Facebook website: sirchio.com

199: Christmas, A (December 25, 2016) Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-20 - Birth of Jesus + Shepherds Second Reading: John 1:1-14 - Prologue to John Psalm Nugget: Psalm 98 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Support the Show: Donate and Audible Featured Musician - "Glory In The Highest" by Jonathan Rundman from his album A Heartland Liturgy. website facebook twitter: @jonathanrundman

Notes and Commentary Matthew 1:18-25 Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 Support the Show: Donate and Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 1:1-7 with Jeff Nelson Coffeehouse Contemplative Blog Jeff's book Coffeehouse Contemplative: Spiritual Direction for the Everyday @boldroastrev Featured Musician - Jennifer Knapp and Margaret Becker, "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming" from the album "The Hymns of Christmas." http://www.jenniferknapp.com/ @Jennifer_Knapp fb.com/JenniferKnappMusic

TNS 4-4: Christian Piatt! We sat down with Christian over a warm cup of Skype to talk about Jordan (the Country, not Michael), Trump as Cyrus (or Not), and how to be less of an A-Hole in his new book Leaving A-Holiness Behind: From Pious Jerk to Not So Pious Jerk. Support the Show: Donate and Audible Leaving A-Holiness Behind: From Pious Jerk to Not So Pious Jerk is available now! Crowdscribed christianpiatt.com @ChristianPiatt Homebrewed CultureCast

Notes and Commentary Matthew 11:2-11 Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:5-10 James 5:7-10 Support the Show: Donate and Audible Voice in the Wilderness: James 5:7-10 with Sean Andreas @afterconnery Featured Musician - Christopher Grundy "Drawing Nearer" Youtube video of his Advent song. christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

Notes and Commentary Matthew 3:1-12 Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Support the Show: Donate and Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 15:4-13 Nelson Pierce @NelsonPierceJr BelovedCommunityChurch.com/Movement Featured Musician - Ethan Keller "Emmanuel" from his album, One Way Twitter: @EthanKeller Facebook: FB.com/EthanKellerMusic Web: EthanKeller.com Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

Gospel of Matthew with Warren Carter! Warren Carter is Professor of New Testament at Brite Divinity School. His scholarly work has focused on the gospels of Matthew and John, and he has focused on the issue of the ways in which early Christians negotiated the Roman empire. He is the author of ten books including: Matthew and the Margins (Orbis Books) Matthew and Empire (Trinity Press International/Continuum) The Roman Empire and the New Testament (Abingdon) John and Empire (T&T Clark/Continuum) What Does Revelation Reveal? (Abingdon). He has also contributed to numerous church resources and publications such as contributing 15 studies on Matthew in The Pastors Bible Study Vol 1 (Abingdon).