Pulpit Fiction Podcast

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 574 for Sunday, January 7, 2023, Baptism of Christ Sunday, in year B. Genesis 1:1-5 When God began to create… with Charles Dirico Mark 1:4-11 Jesus baptized by John Acts 19:1-7 Baptism of the Spirit

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 573 for Sunday, December 31, 2023, 1st Sunday of Christmastide in year B. Luke 2:22-40 Simeon and Anna Galatians 4:4-7 God send his Son in the fulfillment of time

This originally aired for Dec 24, 2022 NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Isaiah 9:2-7 with Stephen Fearing (12:06) Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-20 Christmas (12:13) Alternative Reading: John 1:1-14 (51:15) Sponsor:

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 572 for Sunday, December 24, 2023, 4th Sunday of Advent Year B. 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 David Wants to Build a Temple with Karla Seyb-Stockton Luke 1:26-38 Annunciation to Mary Romans 16:25-27 Glory be to God

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 571 for Sunday, December 17, 2023, 3nd Sunday of Advent Year B. Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 VITW with Susan Presely and Max Hazell John 1:6-8, 19-28 John testifies about Jesus 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 570 for Sunday, December 10, 2023, 2nd Sunday of Advent Year B. Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort Ye with Father Dave Smith Mark 1:1-8 John the Baptist 2 Peter 3:8-15a

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 569 for Sunday, December 3, 2023, 1st Sunday of Advent Year B. Isaiah 64:1-9 with Jeff Nelson Mark 13:24-37 Little Apocalypse 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Greeting and grace

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the Revised Common Lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers, and Bible geeks. This is episode 568 for Sunday, November 26, 2023. It is Proper 29 or Christ the King or Reign of Christ Sunday of Year A.

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 567 for Sunday, November 19, 2023, Proper 28, Year A. Judges 4:1-7 with Renee Roederer Matthew 25:14-30 Parable of the Talents 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Like a thief in the night

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 566 for Sunday, November 12, 2023, Proper 27, Year A. Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 We will serve the Lord with Diann Bailey- again! Matthew 25:1-13 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (The one rapture enthusiasts love)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 565 for Sunday, November 5, 2023, Proper 26, Ordinary 31, Year A. Joshua 3:7-17 with Diann Bailey Matthew 23:1-12 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 564 for Sunday, October 29, 2023, Proper 25, Ordinary 30, Year A. Deuteronomy 34:1-12 The death of Moses with Chris Strickland Matthew 22:34-46 The Greatest Law 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Paul's motives

Rebroadcast of our show which originally aired 10-18-2020 Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 563 for Sunday, October 22, 2023, Proper 24, Ordinary 29, Year A. NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 with Mason Parks Matthew 22:15-22 The Tax Trap Psalm 99 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Exodus 33:12-23 Moses in the presence of The LORD VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Mason Parks PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon SPONSORS Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Sanctified Art

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 562 for Sunday, October 15, 2023, Proper 23, Ordinary 28, Year A. Exodus 32:1-14 Golden Calf with Susan and Max Hazell Matthew 22:1-14 Parable of the Wedding Banquet Philippians 4:1-9 Paul's salutation

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 561 for Sunday, October 8, 2023, Proper 22, Ordinary 27, Year A. Exod. 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 10 Commandments with Mason Parks Matthew 21:33-46 Parable of the wicked stewards Philippians 3:4b-14 All gains are loss

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This week's Bible study and sermon prep is for for Sunday, October 1, 2023, Proper 21, Ordinary 26, Year A. Exodus 17:1-7 Water from rocks with Sarah Renfro Matthew 21:23-32 Who gave you this authority? Philippians 2:1-13 Work out your salvation with fear and trembling

Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 559 for Sunday, September 24, 2023, Proper 20, Ordinary 25, Year A. Exodus 16:2-15 Bread from heaven with Voice in the Wilderness with Will Ed Green, Philippians 1:21-30 Living for Christ Matthew 20:1-16 The workers in the vineyard

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast and Bible study for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 558 for Sunday, September 17, 2023, Proper 19, Ordinary 24, Year A. Exodus 14:19-31 Parting the Red Sea with Paige Blair Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness Romans 14:1-12 Don't judge, love

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 557 for Sunday, September 10, 2023, Proper 18, Ordinary 23, Year A. Matthew 18:15-20 Conflict Resolution Romans 13:8-14 Know what time it is

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 556 for Sunday, September 3, 2023, Proper 17, Ordinary 22, Year A. Romans 12:9-21 with Carrie Carnes Matthew 16:21-28 Get behind me tempter Exodus 3:1-15 The burning bush

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 556 for Sunday, September 3, 2023, Proper 17, Ordinary 22, Year A. Romans 12:9-21 with Carrie Carnes Matthew 16:21-28 Get behind me tempter Exodus 3:1-15 The burning bush

Hello and welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 555 for Sunday, August 27, 2023, Proper 16, Ordinary 21, Year A. Romans 12:1-8 Living sacrifice with Robin Lovett-Owen Matthew 16:13-20 Who do you say that I am? Exodus 1:8-2:10 Shiphrah, Puah, and Miriam.

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 553 for Sunday, August 13, 2023, Proper 14, Ordinary 19, Year A. Romans 10:5-15 no VITW Matthew 14:22-33 Walking on water Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph sold by his brothers

552: Proper 13A (August 6, 2023) Eric - Hello and welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 552 for Sunday, August 6, 2023, Proper 13, Ordinary 18, Year A. Romans 9:1-5 Paul's Lament with Karla Seyb-Stockton Matthew 14:13-21 Feeding the 5000 Genesis 32:22-31 Struggling with God

551: Proper 12A (July 30, 2023) Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 551 for Sunday, July 30, 2023, Proper 12, Ordinary 17, Year A. Romans 8:26-39 Nothing Can Separate Us - No voice in the wilderness - checkout previous show. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Mustard Seed, Yeast, Pearls and the Kingdom of God Genesis 29:15-28 Jacob's Sister Wives Robb hosting a men's retreat in Wheatland. Go to chmiowa.org, go to News and Events, select Prairie Calendar, then find his "Big Steppers" retreat.

551: Proper 12A (July 30, 2023) Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 551 for Sunday, July 30, 2023, Proper 12, Ordinary 17, Year A. Romans 8:26-39 Nothing Can Separate Us - No voice in the wilderness - checkout previous show. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Mustard Seed, Yeast, Pearls and the Kingdom of God Genesis 29:15-28 Jacob's Sister Wives Robb hosting a men's retreat in Wheatland. Go to chmiowa.org, go to News and Events, select Prairie Calendar, then find his "Big Steppers" retreat.

550: Proper 11A (July 23, 2023) Hello and welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 550 for Sunday, July 23, 2023, Proper 11, Ordinary 16, Year A. Romans 8:12-25 Creation's labor pains, with Melissa Meyers Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The parable of the wheat and the weeds Genesis 28:10-19a Jacob's Staircase Robb is hosting a Men's Retreat in Wheatland, Iowa on August 4-5. For more information go to the Congregation of the Humility of Mary. The Click on "News and Events" and select "Program Calendar" and scroll down to find Robb's retreat, called "Big Steppers."

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 549 for Sunday, July 16, 2023, Proper 10, Ordinary 15, Year A. Romans 8:1-11 Free from the Law of Sin and Death with Renee Roederer Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The parable of the soils Genesis 25:19-34 Jacob and Esau make a deal

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 7:15-25a with Diann Bailey Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The yoke of Jesus Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Rebekah

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 6:12-23 with Bryan Odeen Matthew 10:40-42 Receiving the disciples Genesis 22:1-14 The binding of Isaac

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 6:1-11 with Chris Strickland Matthew 10:24-39 Jesus' family values Genesis 21:8-21 Hagar and Ishmael sent away

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 5:1-8 with Cheryl Kerr Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23) Jesus instructs the 12 Genesis 18:1-15 Three Strangers

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 4:13-25 with Cheryl Kerr Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Calling of Matthew Genesis 12:1-9 Calling of Abram

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice: Susan Presley and Max Hazell, Genesis 1:1-2:4a Creation Matthew 28:16-20 The Great Commission

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 2:1-21 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23 John 7:37-39 Romans 8:14-39

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 with Sarah Renfro John 17:1-11 Jesus prays for the Church Acts 1:6-14 The Ascension of Jesus

Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Peter 3:13-22 with Will Ed Green John 14:15-21 The Spirit of Truth Acts 17:22-31 Paul on Mars Hill

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10 with Paige Blair- new voice long time commenter Gospel Reading: John 14:1-14 I am the way, the truth, and the life First Reading: Acts 7:55-60 The stoning of Stephen

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VitW: 1 Peter 2:19-25 with Stephen Fearing Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10 Jesus the gate Second Reading: Acts 2:42-47 Life of the early Church Also, check out Richard Bruxvoort Colligan's work at 23rd Psalm Immersion

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Peter 1:17-23 with Carrie Carnes Gospel Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Road to Emmaus RCL First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Peter's sermon

NOTES, COMMENTARY, AND LINKS Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Greeting and encouragement, Robin Lovett-Owen John 20:19-31 Doubting Thomas Acts 2:14, 22-32 Peter's Pentecost sermon Robin Lovett-Owen's writign and art can be found on Instagram at @3Solas

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY Voice in the wilderness: Acts 10:34-43 Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10

Bible Study and Sermon Prep Show and Notes 1:41 - John 18:12-27 34:20 - John 18:28-40 1:03:40 - John 19:1-16a 1:30:36 - John 19:16b-22 Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" Dick Dale and the Del Tones Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

Click here for Notes John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" Dick Dale and the Del Tones Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

Pulpit Fiction is a Bible study podcast for preachers, seekers, and Bible geeks. In this episode Robb and Eric discuss the entry into Jerusalem, which is the regular Revised Common Lectionary Text, but we keep going. The Narrative lectionary includes the clearing of the Temple, which we agree is a good idea. Gospel: Matthew 21:1-17

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading John 11:1-44 Jesus Raises Lazarus Second Reading Ezekiel 37:1-14 Can these bones live?

BIBLE STUDY NOTES, COMMENTARY, AND LINKS TO RESOURCES Voice in the Wilderness: Ephesians 5:8-14 with Karla Seyb-Stockton Gospel Reading: John 9:1-41 Jesus and the man born blind Second Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Pulpit Fiction with guest Brian McLaren, Diana Butler Bass, and Terrell Carter. We talk about the state of the church and answer question you submitted. Thank you to all out listeners, sponsors, supporters, guests, psalmists, and voices in the wilderness who have joined us for this journey!

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 5:1-11 with Krista Zimmerman Gospel Reading: John 4:5-42 Woman at the Well Second Reading: Exodus 17:1-7 The Wilderness of Sin