Pulpit Fiction Podcast

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

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 5:1-10 Jesus the High Priest with Max Hazell Gospel Reading: Mark 10:35-45 - Not to Be Served but to Serve Psalm Nugget: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35 Second Reading: Job 38:1-7, (34-41) - God's Answer

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Order of discussions in the episode: Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-16 Naked Before God with Renee Roederer Gospel: Mark 10:17-31 The Rich and the Kingdom of God Psalm 22 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Lament to God

A conversation with Sarah Augustine, the cofounder and co-chair of the Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition and executive director of the Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties about her new book: The Land Is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Find more of Sarah Augustine's great work at dofdmenno.org

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 with Sarah Renfro Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16 Divorce & Children First Reading: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Psalm 124 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

With special guest Will Ed Green! NOTES AND COMMENTARY First Reading: James 5:13-20 Gospel Reading: Mark 9:38-50 Second Reading: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 Psalm 124 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

Notes and Commentary Live from the 2021 Wild Goose Festival with special guests Molly Baskette and Aaron James Mark 9:30-37 Proverbs 31:10-31 James 3:13 - 4:3, 7-8a Psalm 1 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" by Dick Dale and the Del Tones used with permission Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

A conversation with The Rev. Dr. Wil C. Gafney, author, Episcopal priest and The Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School about her newest books: A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, Year A and A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, W (which is a stand alone volume). Find more of Rev. Dr. Gafney's great work at: Other Books wilgafney.com Facebook Twitter: @WilGafney

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 8:27-38 Who do you say that I am? Psalter: Psalm 19 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Proverbs 1:20-33 Woman wisdom shouts

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 7:24-37 The Syrophoenician Woman Second Reading: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: James 1:17-27 Just Do It! with Karla Seyb Stockton Gospel Reading: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Jesus calls out hypocrisy Second Reading: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY First Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 The armor of God with Mason Parks Gospel Reading: John 6:59-69 Jesus is harsh Second Reading: 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Dedication of the Temple Psalm 84 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Ephesians 5:15-20 Live Wisely with Melissa Meyers Gospel Reading: John 6:51-58 - Jesus Cannibals! Second Reading: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Asks for wisdom Psalm 111 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2 with Diann Bailey Gospel Reading: John 6:35, 41-51 - I am the Bread of Life...still First Reading: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 death of Absolam Psalm 130 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

Notes and Commentary Gospel Reading: John 6:24-35 Bread of Life - Part 1 Psalm 51:1-12 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading:2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:15

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: John 6:1-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Feeds a bunch of friends Second Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 David and Bathsheba Psalm 14 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Ephesians 2:11-22 with Nicole Cox Gospel Reading: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 People Recognize Jesus Second Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Ephesians 1:3-14 with Chris Strickland Gospel Reading: Mark 6:14-29 Death of John the Baptist Second Reading: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Psalm 24 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 6:1-13 - Hometown Rejection and Sending the 12 Second Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 David unifies the kingdom Psalm 48 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 with Susan and Sarah. Gospel Reading: Mark 5:21-43 - Hemorrhaging Woman and the Little Girl Second Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 Psalm 130 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 We are still alive with Renee Roederer Gospel Reading: Mark 4:35-41 Second Reading: 1 Samuel 17:32-49 Psalm 9 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34 Mustard Seed 1.0 Second Reading: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Anointing of David Psalm Nugget: Psalm 20