Pulpit Fiction Podcast

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

A conversation with Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, award winning filmmaker, poet, and professor of homiletics about his latest book, Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times. Find more of Otis's books here.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 The faith of Abraham, with Melissa Meyers Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17 Jesus and Nicodemus Second Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a The Promise to Abram

Links, quotes and more Bible study notes can be found here. (7:05) Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 5:12-19 with Renee Roederer (13:46) Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation in The Wilderness (41:24) Second Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Temptation in Eden Sponsor:

Links, quotes and more Bible study notes can be found here. (10:15) Voice in the Wilderness: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 with Diann Bailey (13:30) Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 How to Give, Pray, and Fast (35:00) Second Reading: Psalm 51:1-17 Create in Me a Clean Heart Sponsor:

(9:30) Voice in the Wilderness: 2 Peter 1:16-21 with Bryan Odeen (15:30) Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9 Transfiguration of Jesus (33:30) Second Reading: Exodus 24:12-18 Transfiguration of Moses Links, quotes and more Bible study notes can be found here.

BIBLE STUDY NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:(17-20) 21-37 Second Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

BIBLE NOTES, COMMENTARY, QUOTES, AND LINKS Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 with Cheryl Kerr Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20 You are the salt of the earth Second Reading: Isaiah 58:1-12

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness:1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Susan Presley and Max Hazell Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Beatitudes Second Reading: Micah 6:1-8

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness:1 Corinthians 1:10-18 with Mason Parks Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 Calling the Fishermen Second Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4 Those in darkness have seen a great light

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness:1 Corinthians 1:10-18 with Mason Parks Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 Calling the Fishermen Second Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4 Those in darkness have seen a great light

Voice in the Wilderness:1 Corinthians 1:1-9 with Sarah Renfro Gospel Reading: John 1:29-42 Jesus, John, and the calling of Andrew and Simon Second Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7 Second servant song

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Acts 10:34-43 with Renee Roederer Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of Jesus Second Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9 Servant of the Lord

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Matthew 2:1-12 Isaiah 60:1-6

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness:Hebrews 2:10-18 with John DeMuth Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:13-23 The flight to Egypt Second Reading: Isaiah 63:7-9

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 1:1-18 (51:15)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 1:1-7 with Charles Dirico Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph informed of coming baby. Second Reading: Isaiah 7:10-16 The young woman's child

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 1:1-7 with Charles Dirico Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph informed of coming baby. Second Reading: Isaiah 7:10-16 The young woman's child

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).

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY 4:40 - Voice in the Wilderness: James 5:7-10 with Sean Andreas 8:27 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist Part II 33:35 - Second Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY Matthew 3:1-12 The unexpected hour (6:00) Second Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 (28:40)

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 13:8-14 with Chris Strickland Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:36-44 The unexpected hour Second Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 Swords into plows