Pulpit Fiction Podcast

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

A conversation with Molly Phinney Baskette, progressive pastor, author, mama, cancer survivor, and doomsday Pollyanna, about her latest book, How to Begin When Your World is Ending: A Spiritual Field Guid to Joy Despite Everything. Find more of Molly's books here.

Preaching and Bible Study Notes Luke 23:33-43 - 12:50 Jeremiah 23:1-6 - 8:26 Colossians 1:11-20 - 34:50 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Diann Bailey SPONSOR: sanctifiedart.org

NOTES AND COMMENTARY (7:06) Voice in the Wilderness 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 with Karla Seyb-Stockton (13:10) Gospel Reading Luke 21:5-19 Signs of the times (35:15) Hebrew Bible: Isaiah 65:17-25 Revelation source material

NOTES AND COMMENTARY (7:06) Voice in the Wilderness 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 with Karla Seyb-Stockton (13:10) Gospel Reading Luke 21:5-19 Signs of the times (35:15) Hebrew Bible: Isaiah 65:17-25 Revelation source material

NOTES AND COMMENTARY (11:40) Gospel Reading: Luke 20:27-38 1 Bride for Seven Brothers... (31:17) Second Reading: Haggai 1:15b-2:9 Work- for I am with you

NOTES AND COMMENTARY (7:26) Voice in the Wilderness: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 with Melissa Meyers (13:20) Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus (31:05) Second Reading: Habakuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4

COMMENTARY, LINKS, NOTES (4:35) Voice in the Wilderness: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Paul's farewell with Renee Roederer (12:30) Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (32:45) Second Reading: Joel 2:23-32

COMMENTARY, LINKS, NOTES (4:35) Voice in the Wilderness: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Paul's farewell with Renee Roederer (12:30) Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (32:45) Second Reading: Joel 2:23-32

A conversation with Amy-Jill Levine, author and professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, about her latest book, Signs and Wonders: A Beginner's Guide to the Miracles of Jesus More by Amy-Jill Levine

BIBLE STUDY AND NOTES Voice in the Wilderness (5:10) 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 with Diann Bailey Gospel Reading (8:50) Luke 18:1-8 Persistent Widow Second Reading (24:15) Jeremiah 31:27-34 The New Covenant

NOTES AND COMMENTARY ON ALL THREE PASSAGES Voice in the Wilderness (6:00) 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Gospel Reading (12:00) Luke 17:11-19 The 10 Lepers Second Reading (28:50) Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 with Bryan Odeen Gospel Reading: Luke 17:5-10 - Increase Our Faith Second Reading: Lamentations 1:1-6; Lamentations 3:19-26

NOTES AND COMMENTARY [5:33] Voice in the Wilderness - 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Faith in God, not in riches with Chris Strickland [8:50] Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31 Rich man and Lazarus [29:15] Second Reading: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Jeremiah buys a field

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness with Cheryl Kerr 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Gospel Reading: Luke 16:1-13 Second Reading: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 TIME STAMPS Voice in the Wilderness - 5:33 Gospel Reading - 10:26 Second Reading - 30:53

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-10 The lost coin and lost sheep Voice in the Wilderness: Timothy 1:12-17 Second Reading: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Jeremiah sees destruction TIME STAMPS: Voice in the Wilderness - 9:08 Gospel - 13:52 Hebrew Bible - 39:02

Gospel Reading (6:54) Luke 14:25-33 Carry your own cross Second reading (32:00) Jeremiah 18:1-11 The potter and the clay Special Guest: Melissa Meyers

Gospel Reading: Luke 14:1, 7-14 Look Who's Coming to Dinner Second Reading: Jeremiah 2:4-13 Why have you forsaken me? TIME STAMPS Gospel Reading -- 7:15 Second Reading -- 28:00

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17 - Healing on the Sabbath Second Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10 - I know you TIME STAMPS Gospel Reading = 9:00 Second Reading = 32:20

NOTES, COMMENTARY, AND LINKS Gospel Reading: Luke 12:49-56 Fiery, Rarely-quoted Jesus Second Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 The Lord's Vineyard TIME STAMPS Luke 12:49-56 -- 4:00 Isaiah 5:1-7 -- 20:40

A conversation with Shannon T.L. Kearns, ordained Priest, author, playwright, co-creator of QueerTheology.com, about his latest book "In the Margins: A Transgender Man's Journey with Scripture." With special guest co-host Will Ed Green. Website: QueerTheology.com Website: ShannonTLKearns.com Twitter: @ShannonTlKearns

NOTES, QUOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Luke 12:32-40 Storing treasure in barns Second Reading: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Isaiah's first oracle TIME STAMPS Gospel Reading 4:33 Second Reading 24:00 GUEST CO-HOST: Melissa Meyers Melissa Meyers is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and has grown up in the Northern Illinois area and attended school in the Midwest. Freeport She has served appointments in the Northern IL Conference (which most have been Faith United Methodist Churches!) Melissa is passionate about ministry in the 21st century, connecting generations together, creativity, spending time with her nieces & nephew, and pop culture. It is her not-so-secret desire to have her own reality show someday. You can find her on most social media platforms @pastormelissa.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 5:33 Gospel reading: Luke 12:13-21 Storing treasure in barns 25:24 Second reading: Hosea 11:1-11 God's parental compassion SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST: Will Ed Green Rev. Will Ed Green is an Arkansan in diaspora, cat dad to two Siamese cats, and an out-and-proud queer clergy person currently serving as the Lead Pastor of Silver Spring United Methodist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Will is particularly passionate about plumbing the depths of the Biblical texts as a wellspring of hope, inspiration, and holy instigation for the work of justice, mercy, and inclusion. When he's not at work, you'll routinely find him in a kayak, on a hiking trail, or putzing around resale shops for his next furniture refinishing project.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 5:33 Gospel reading: Luke 12:13-21 Storing treasure in barns 25:24 Second reading: Hosea 11:1-11 God's parental compassion SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST: Will Ed Green Rev. Will Ed Green is an Arkansan in diaspora, cat dad to two Siamese cats, and an out-and-proud queer clergy person currently serving as the Lead Pastor of Silver Spring United Methodist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Will is particularly passionate about plumbing the depths of the Biblical texts as a wellspring of hope, inspiration, and holy instigation for the work of justice, mercy, and inclusion. When he's not at work, you'll routinely find him in a kayak, on a hiking trail, or putzing around resale shops for his next furniture refinishing project.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches how to pray Second Reading: Hosea 1:2-10 Hosea's odd marriage GUEST CO-HOST: Rev. Will Ed Green TIME STAMPS: Gospel Reading: 2:27 Second Reading: 26:16

BIBLE STUDY NOTES, QUOTES, AND LINKS Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42 Mary and Martha Second Reading Amos 8:1-12 a basket of summer fruit TIME STAMPS: Gospel Reading - 3:00 Second Reading - 20:46 SPECIAL GUEST HOST: Will Ed Green Rev. Will Ed Green is an Arkansan in diaspora, cat dad to two Siamese cats, and an out-and-proud queer clergy person currently serving as the Lead Pastor of Silver Spring United Methodist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Will is particularly passionate about plumbing the depths of the Biblical texts as a wellspring of hope, inspiration, and holy instigation for the work of justice, mercy, and inclusion. When he's not at work, you'll routinely find him in a kayak, on a hiking trail, or putzing around resale shops for his next furniture refinishing project.

BIBLE STUDY NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTS Gospel Reading: Luke 10:25-37 Second Reading: Amos 7:7-17 TIME STAMPS: Gospel Reading: 5:24 Hebrew Bible Reading: 28:51 GUEST CO-HOST: Will Ed Green Rev. Will Ed Green is an Arkansan in diaspora, cat dad to two Siamese cats, and an out-and-proud queer clergy person currently serving as the Lead Pastor of Silver Spring United Methodist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Will is particularly passionate about plumbing the depths of the Biblical texts as a wellspring of hope, inspiration, and holy instigation for the work of justice, mercy, and inclusion. When he's not at work, you'll routinely find him in a kayak, on a hiking trail, or putzing around resale shops for his next furniture refinishing project.

BIBLE STUDY NOTES, QUESTIONS, AND LINKS Gospel Reading begins at 12:28: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 The Sending and Return of the 72 Second Reading begins at 38:28: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Elisha heals Naaman

STUDY NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Luke 9:51-62 Jesus heads toward Jerusalem Second Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Elijah hitches a ride Epistle Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 with Chris Strickland

STUDY NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Luke 9:51-62 Jesus heads toward Jerusalem Second Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Elijah hitches a ride Epistle Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 with Chris Strickland