Pulpit Fiction Podcast

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

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 with Sara Renfro Mark 3:20-35 Binding the strong man 1 Samuel 8:1-20; 11:14-15 Israel demands (and gets) a king

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17 with John Demuth Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17 First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm: Psalm 29 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

Tap here for exegetical notes on the four passages. JOHN 15:26-27; 16:4B-15 ACTS 2:1-21 ROMANS 8:22-27 PSALM 104:24-34, 35B Support friends of the show by searching these pages: Special commentary by Casey Wait. Find her art at CaseyPaints.com Find more of Richard Bruxvoort Colliga's work on the Psalms at Psalmimmersion.com. Discover great liturgy and preaching resources at SanctifiedArt.org

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund, pastor, author, and Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice for the United Church of Christ about her newest book, Blessed Union: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness and Marriage. Find more of Rev. Dr. Lund's great work at: Other Books sarahgriffithlund.com Facebook Twitter: @revlund

Bible study and sermon preparation for the seventh Sunday of Easter in year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. Richard Bruxvoort Colligan provides a commentary on Psalm 1. Robb and Eric discuss John 17:6-19, part of Jesus' prayer for his disciples, and 1 John 5:9-13.

First Reading: Acts 10:44-48 w Karla Seyb-Stockton Gospel: John 15:9-17 Maundy Thursday remix Psalm: Psalm 98 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6

With co-host Melissa Meyers, one half of the #PastorBesties YouTube channel.

A conversation with Dr. Diana Butler Bass, Christian Historian, Religious Scholar, Writer, Protestant Mystic, and Public Theologian. Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence is available now! Other Books dianabutlerbass.com Facebook Twitter: @dianabutlerbass

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 3:12-19 with Diann Bailey Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48 An Easter breakfast Psalm Nugget: Psalm 4 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7

NOTES, REFERENCES, AND SERMON PREP John 20:19-31 Acts 4:32-35 1 John 1:1 - 2:2 Psalm 133

NOTES, REFERENCES, AND SERMON PREP In this supersized episode, we have five different texts, including two voices in the wilderness. We focus on two Gospel texts, Mark 16:1-8 and John 20:1-18. In Mark, it may be Easter, but there's no resurrection, only instructions to go back to the beginning. In John we a race to the tomb followed by a poignant conversation between Jesus and Mary.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Mark 11:1-11 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre, religion professor at Iliff School of Theology, author, and scholar activist about his book, Decolonizing Christianity: Becoming Badass Believers Find more of Dr. De La Torre's great work at: Books Website: drmigueldelatorre.com Twitter: @drdelatorre Facebook

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 Psalm 51:1-12 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Special Guest: Nicole Cox of #PastorBesties

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 Jesus and Nicodemus Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Numbers 21:4-9

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 with Cheryl Kerr John 2:13-22 - Jesus clears the Temple Psalm 19 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Exodus 20:1-17 -Decalogue

A conversation with Christopher Marlin-Warfield, author, pastor, and nonprofit development and communications professional, about his book, Radical Charity: How Generosity Can Save the World (and the Church) Find more of Chris's great work at: Website: cmarlinwarfield.com/ Twitter: @cmarlinwarfield First Congregational Church, UCC, DeWitt

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 4:13-25 with Susan Presley and Max Hazell Mark 8:31-38 - Take Up Your Cross Psalm 22:23-31 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 God's Covenant with Abraham

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Peter 3:18-22 Thought on Baptism w Renee Roederer Mark 1:9-15 Baptism and temptation of Jesus Psalm 25:1-10 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Genesis 9:8-17 God's Covenant w Noah VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Renee Roederer @Renee_Roederer Smuggling Grace Blog

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 with Sarah Renfro Mark 9:2-10 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Kings 2:1-12 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Sarah Renfro @Revrenfro m-bodied PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon.com/RichardBCsongleader

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 with Will Ed Green Mark 1:29-39 Healing Simon's mother-in-law and others Psalm 147:1-11, 20 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Patreon.com/RichardBCsongleader Isaiah 40:21-31

A conversation with Sarah Bessey, author, speaker, and co-Creator of Evolving Faith, about her newest book, A Rhythm of Prayer Find more of Sarah Bessey's great work at: Website: sarahbessey.com Twitter: @sarahbessey Her books

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 with John DeMuth Mark 1:21-28 Casting out demons Psalm 111 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Moses looks for successor

A conversation with Brian McLaren, author, speaker, activist, and public theologian, about his newest book, Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to do About It Find more of Brian McLaren's great work at: Website: brianmclaren.net Twitter: @brianmclaren Facebook His books

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 with Casey Fitzgerald Mark 1:14-20- Fishers of People Psalm 62 with Richard BC Jonah 3:1-10 - After the Whale

NOTES AND COMMENTARY John 1:43-51 Come and See Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20) Calling of Samuel

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 19:1-7 with Karla Seyb-Stockton Mark 1:4-11 Jesus baptized by John Psalm 29 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Karla Seyb-Stockton Words to Live By Blog PSALM 29, RICHARD BRUXVOORT COLLIGAN Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Ephesians 1:3-14 with Mason ParkS John 1:1-18 In the Beginning - part 2 Psalm 147:12-20 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Jeremiah 31:7-14 Rejoice - we will return VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Mason Parks PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Luke 2:22-40 Isaiah 61:10 - 62:3 Psalm 148 Galatians 4:4-7 Special Guest Melissa Meyers @PastorMelissa @PastorBesties Youtube Channel Psalm 148, Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Sponsor:

Rebroadcast from 12/24/2019 NOTES AND COMMENTARY Luke 2:1-20 Sponsor:

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 David Wants to Build a Temple Luke 1:26-38 Annunciation to Mary Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Romans 16:25-27 Paul's conclusion VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Nicole Cox #pastorbesties Youtube Channel PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me John 1:6-8, 19-28 John the Baptist testifies Psalm 126 with Richard BC 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Rejoice always SPECIAL GUEST HOST: Diann Bailey, Senior Pastor of First church of Christ, Suffield, CT

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Mark 1:1-8 Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 w/ Richard Bruxvoort Colligan 2 Peter 3:8-15a w/ Bryan Odeen Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon 2 Peter 3:8-15A, Bryan Odeen @BryanOdeen https://soundcloud.com/bryanodeen Sponsor:

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Drew Hart, Theology Professor, Church Anti-Racism Leader, Social Change Practitioner about his latest book, Who Will Be a Witness? Igniting Activism for God's Justice, Love, and Deliverance. Find more of Rev. Dr. Drew Hart's great work at: Website: drewgihart.com Twitter: @DruHart His books: Who Will Be a Witness? Igniting Activism for God's Justice, Love, and Deliverance Trouble I've Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism