Pulpit Fiction Podcast

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Luke 8:26-39 The Gerasene and the pigs Second Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-15 Elijah hears God in the quiet Epistle Reading: Galatians 3:23-29 neither Jew nor Greek Special Guest Co-Host: Terrell Carter Terrell Carter, DMin, is a minister, nonprofit executive, and educator residing in St. Louis, MO. For 30 years, he has filled multiple positions in traditional church contexts, including pastor. In addition to his ministry experience, Terrell has served three community development corporations as executive director. He has also held various positions within higher education, including as professor and vice president. He regularly contributes to the broader church life through his writings, which include multiple books and monthly columns in faith-based and secular sources.

Robb McCoy and special guest co-host Terrell Carter discuss John 16:12-15 and Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31. NOTES AND COMMENTARY Terrell Carter, DMin, is a minister, nonprofit executive, and educator residing in St. Louis, MO. For 30 years, he has filled multiple positions in traditional church contexts, including pastor. In addition to his ministry experience, Terrell has served three community development corporations as executive director. He has also held various positions within higher education, including as professor and vice president. He regularly contributes to the broader church life through his writings, which include multiple books and monthly columns in faith-based and secular sources.

Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 8:14-17 with Mason Parks Gospel Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost and Peter's Sermon Second Reading: John 14:8-17, 25-27 Jesus promises the Advocate

NOTES ON ALL THREE PASSAGES Voice in the Wilderness: Acts 16:16-34 with Paul and Silas with Sarah Renfro Gospel Reading: John 17:20-26 Jesus prays for his disciples Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 The Holy City

Bible Study Notes JOHN 14:23-29 REVELATION 21:10, 22-22:5 ACTS 16:9-15

A conversation with Brian McLaren, author, speaker, activist, and public theologian about his latest book, Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed and the Disillusioned. Find more of Brian McLaren's great work at: Website: brianmclaren.net Twitter: @brianmclaren Facebook His books

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Acts 11:1-18 Peter's Dream with John DeMuth Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35 Love Commandment Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6 New Heaven and Earth

A conversation with Terrell Carter, author, artist, pastor, and executive director of Rise Community Development about two of his recent books: Taking Apart Bootstrap Theology: Gospel of Generosity and Justice and The Gospel According to Broadway. TerrellCarter.net @tcarterstl Other books by Terrell Carter: Healing Racial Divides: Finding Strength in Our Diversity Leadership in Black and White: Practical Suggestions for the Church to Become a Healing Presence within Divided Communities Walking the Blue Line: A Police Officer Turned Community Activist Provides Solutions to the Racial Divide Police on a Pedestal: Responsible Policing in a Culture of Worship

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Acts 9:36-43 The raising of Tabitha with Krista Zimmerman Gospel Reading: John 10:22-30 Jesus on Solomon's Porch Second Reading: Revelation 7:9-17

Voice in the Wilderness: Acts 9:1-20 The Calling of Saul with Tremaine Combs Gospel Reading: John 21: 1-19 Resurrection fishing. Second Reading: Revelation 5:11-14

Voice in the Wilderness: Acts 5:27-32 with Karla Seyb-Stockton, Words to Live By Blog Gospel Readings: John 20:19-31 Jesus Appear to the Disciples Second Reading: Revelation 1:4-8 Alpha and Omega

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 with Stephen Fearing Gospel Reading: Luke 24:1-12 Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43

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

Show notes and study outline Gospel Reading: Luke 19:28-40 Triumphant Entry

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Melissa Myers: Philippians 3:4b-14 Gospel Reading: John 12:1-8 Mary anoints Jesus' feet Second Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 God is doing a New Thing

A conversation with Justo González, historical theologian, Methodist minister, and professor emerita at Columbia Theological Seminary about his latest book, The Bible in the Early Church. Other books by Justo González

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Renee Roederer: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 New Creation in Christ Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 The Prodigal Son Second Reading: Joshua 5:9-12 The Manna Stops

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Diann Bailey: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Temptation and Grace Gospel Reading: Luke 13:1-9 The Fig Tree Second Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9 God's plans are not your plans

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Bryan Odeen: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Gospel Reading: Luke 13:31-35 Warning and Lament Second Reading: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 God's promise to Abram

NOTES AND COMMENTARY DEUTERONOMY 26:1-11 LUKE 4:1-13 ROMANS 10:8-13

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Chris Strickland: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Removing the veil Luke 9:28-43 The Transfiguration Hebrew Bible: Exodus 34:29-35 Moses' transformation

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Chris Strickland: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Removing the veil Luke 9:28-43 The Transfiguration Hebrew Bible: Exodus 34:29-35 Moses' transformation

SHOW NOTES VITW with Cheryl Kerr: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Resurrection of the dead, part 2 Gospel Reading: Luke 6:27-38 Sermon on the Plain Part 2 Second Reading: Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Joseph forgives his brothers

A conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper, speaker, writer, activist, artist, and Founder of Freedom Road about her new book: Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World--and How to Repair It All Also by Lisa Sharon Harper The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Me Made Right and more!

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Susan Presley and Jimmy Ray:1 Corinthians 15:12-20 The Resurrection of the dead Gospel Reading: Luke 6:17-26 The blessings and woes Second Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10 Trust in the Lord

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Mason Parks: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Paul testifies to the Resurrection Gospel Reading: Luke 5:1-11 Miraculous Catch Second Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 The Calling of Isaiah

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Sarah Renfro: 1 Corinthians 13 The Love Hymn Gospel Reading: Luke 4:22-30 Response to Jesus' Sermon Second Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Calling of Jeremiah

A conversation with Rev. Katey Zeh, minister and CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice about her new book: A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement Also by Rev. Zeh: Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Luke 4:14-21 Jesus' first sermon Second Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with John DeMuth: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Gospel Reading: John 2:1-11 Wedding in Cana First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 I won't keep Silent

TAP HERE FOR NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 8:14-17 with Voice in the Wilderness Krista Zimmerman Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 John Baptizes Jesus Isaiah 43:1-7 God redeems Israel

TAP HERE FOR NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 8:14-17 with Voice in the Wilderness Krista Zimmerman Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 John Baptizes Jesus Isaiah 43:1-7 God redeems Israel

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

NOTES AND COMMENTARY John 1:1-18 The Word Became Flesh Jeremiah 31:7-14

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Colossians 3:12-17 with Karla Seyb-Stockton on Luke 2:41-52 Jesus visits the Temple 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26

A conversation with Dr. Regina Shands Stoltzfus activist, author, and professor of peace, justice, and conflict studies at Goshen College, about her new book: Been in the Struggle: Pursuing an Anti-Racist Spirituality. Dr. Shands Stoltzfus' other books: Set Free: A Journey Toward Solidarity Against Racism Resist, Organize, Transform: An Introduction to Non-Violence and Activism

Click here for Notes Luke 2:1-20 Isaiah 9:1-7 Sponsor: Opening Music: Misirlou, One Man 90 Instruments by Joe Penna/MysteryGuitarMan at MIM Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 10:5-10 with Stephen Fearing Luke 1:39-56 - Mary Visits Elizabeth + Magnificat Micah 5:2-5 Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Philippians 4:4-7 with Melissa Myers Luke 3:7-18 - What up Snakes and Vipers? Zephaniah 3:14-20 Rejoice Israel- Judgment has passed

A Conversation with Walter Brueggemann, Old testament Scholar, Speaker, Writer, and UCC Pastor walterbrueggemann.com Devotions for Advent: Celebrating Abundance

Study notes are available for all four texts. In this episode we discuss, in order: Voice in the Wilderness: Philippians 1:3-11 Paul's thanksgiving with Renee Roederer Luke 3:1-6 Setting the stage with John the Baptist Luke 1:68-79 Zechariah's Song

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 with Diann Bailey Gospel Reading: Luke 21:25-36 Be Alert! Second Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Special musical guest: My Anchor Holds

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode, we cover the following texts in this order: Second Reading: Revelation 1:4-8 with Bryan Odeen Gospel Reading: John 18:33-37 - King of the Jews Psalm Nugget: Psalm 132 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan First Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 David's "Last Words"

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis activist, preacher, public theologian, and author, about her new book: Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Rule-Breaking Kindness That Can Heal the World Find more of Rev. Dr. Lewis's great work at: Other Books jacquijlewis.com Facebook Twitter: @RevJacquiLewis

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we will cover the texts in this order: Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25 with Jeff Nelson Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-8 - Little Apocalypse Psalm Nugget: Psalm 16 First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 - God Answers Hannah

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we talk about, in order: Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 Christ's One Sacrifice for All with Nicole Cox Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44 - Widow's Mite First Reading: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 - the conclusion of Ruth Psalm Nugget: Psalm 127

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we talk about, in order: Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 Christ's One Sacrifice for All with Nicole Cox Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44 - Widow's Mite First Reading: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 - the conclusion of Ruth Psalm Nugget: Psalm 127

NOTES AND COMMENTARY This episode comes with a trigger warning. Our conversation about the reading from Ruth includes discussion about sex trafficking and violence. Today we will discuss the RCL readings in this order: Voice: Hebrews 9:11-14 with Chris Strickland Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34 The Greatest Commandment Psalm Nugget: Psalm 146 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Ruth 1:1-18

NOTES AND COMMENTARY We discuss the RCL texts in this order: Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28 with Cheryl Kerr Gospel Reading: Mark 10:46-52 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus Psalm Nugget: Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) First Reading: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Job's Answer