Pulpit Fiction Podcast

A conversation with Dr. Robert Alter, Professor in the Graduate School and Emeritus Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at the University of California at Berkeley, about his amazing new work, The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary (Vol. Three-Volume Set)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Matthew 5:(17-20) 21-37 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Jeff Nelson Blog: Coffeehouse Contemplative Twitter: @BoldRoastRev Facebook: Rev. Jeff Nelson Amazon Author Page PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Matthew 5:13-20 Isaiah 58:1-12 Psalm 112:1-10 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Cheryl Kerr PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

A conversation with Katey Zeh, strategist, activist, author, speaker, and interim chief executive officer for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. We talk with her about women rising up in the Bible, in our lives, in the world, and in her new book, Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Micah 6:1-8 Matthew 5:1-12 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Susan Presley and Max Hazell authors of the great book, Hezekiah: Buried in the bowels of the Earth for centuries, recently unearthed by a team of hearty explorers

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Matthew 4:12-23 Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 4-9 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Voice in the Wilderness: Renee Roederer @Renee_Roederer Smuggling Grace Blog Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 49:1-7 John 1:29-42 Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Rev. Sarah Renfro m-bodied.com Facebook @revrenfro PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 42:1-9 Matthew 3:13-17 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: John DeMuth PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 PSALMS CORRESPONDENT: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan psalmimmersion.com Twitter: @pomopsalmist

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 63:7-9 Matthew 2:13-23 Psalm 148 Hebrews 2:10-18 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Tremaine Combs PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Luke 2:1-20

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 7:10-16 Matthew 1:18-25 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Karla Seyb-Stockton Words to Live By Blog PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 35:1-10 Matthew 11:2-11 Psalm 146:5-10 James 5:7-10 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Mason Parks Pastor, New Journey AME Church PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

A conversation with Gabrielle Earnshaw, the chief archivist of the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust and the editor of collected works and lectures by the late Henri Nouwen. Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 11:1-10 Matthew 3:1-12 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Voice in the Wilderness: Melissa Myers #pastorbesties Youtube Channel Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

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

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 2:1-5 S Matthew 24:36-44 Romans 13:8-14 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Nicole Cox Youtube Channel

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 AND COMMENTARY Jeremiah 23:1-6 Luke 23:33-43 Colossians 1:11-20 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Diann Bailey SPONSOR: sanctifiedart.org

A conversation with David Zahl, author, founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor in chief of the Mockingbird website, and College and Young Adult Minister at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became our New Religion and What to do About It Discussion Guide!

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 65:17-25 Luke 21:5-19 Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Bryan Odeen Soundcloud @BryanOdeen PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon SPONSOR: A Sanctified Art

NOTES AND REFLECTIONS Haggai 1:15b-2:9 Luke 20:27-38 Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Jeff Nelson Coffeehouse Contemplative Blog Twitter: @boldroastrev Jeff's author page on amazon PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon SPONSOR: A Sanctified Art Advent resource "What Can't Wait," is available now, and so is a preview downloard of the Lent 2020 package "Wilderness." Use the promo code "Pulpitfiction" for 15% off at checkout.

Notes and Commentary Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Luke 19:1-10 Psalm 119:137-144 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Support the Show: Donate and Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Cheryl Kerr parablesofhope.org Pastor of Allin Congregational UCC, Dedham, MA Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Luke 6:20-31 Psalm 149 Ephesians 1:15-23 PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon SPONSOR: Sanctified Art

Notes and Commentary Luke 18:9-14 Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Support the Show: Donate and Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Max Hazell Sponsor: Sanctified Art Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Jeremiah 31:27-34 Luke 18:1-8 Psalm 19 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Renee Roederer Ann Arbor Michigan, Pastor of Michigan Nones and Dones Facebook Youtube: #Nextchurch2016 Michigan Nones and Dones Twitter: @renee_roederer PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon SPONSOR: A Sanctified Art http://sanctifiedart.org Use code "PulpitFiction" at checkout to get 15% off of their Advent Bundle.

Notes and Commentary Luke 17:11-19 Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Psalm 66:1-12 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Voice in the Wilderness: Sarah Renfro www.revrenfro.com Facebook @revrenfro Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

A one-time bonus episode introducing the Narrative cast- find and subscribe to the Pulpit Fiction Narrative Cast at: www.pulpitfiction.com/narrative Notes and Commentary Opening music: Misirlou, One Man 90 Instruments by Joe Penna/MysteryGuitarMan at MIM Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

A conversation with Rozella Haydée White, theologian, spiritual life coach, writer, leadership consultant, and inspirational speaker. Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World rozellahwhite.com Love Big Discussion Notes pdf @rozellahw

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Lamentations 1:1-6; Lamentations 3:19-26 Luke 17:5-10 Psalm 137 2 Timothy 1:1-14 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: John DeMuth PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan SPONSOR: Sanctified Art

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Luke 16:19-31 Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 1 Timothy 6:6-19 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Casey Wait faithandwonder.com storydivine.com PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Broxvoort Colligan psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon SPONSOR: Sanctified Art Advent package: What Can't Wait Use code "PulpitFiction" at check out for 15% off of their Advent package.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Luke 16:1-13 Psalm 4 1 Timothy 2:1-7 PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

We sat down with Deb over a warm cup of Skype to talk about Abraham Lincoln, 1 & Timothy and performing Paul. If you have struggled with how (or if) to preach the pastoral letters- this interview is for you!

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Luke 15:1-10 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-1 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Mason Parks PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist patreon.com/RichardBC

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Jeremiah 18:1-11 Luke 14:25-33 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Philemon 1:1-21 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Melissa Myers Twitter: @PastorMelissa PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Twitter:@pomopsalmist Patreon: patreon.com/RichardBC Web: psalmimmersion.com SPONSOR: Sanctified Art Use code "Pulpit Fiction" at checkout for a 15% discount.

A conversation with Molly Basket, UCC pastor, and Ellen O'Donnell, child psychologist about their new book, Bless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World. Bless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World BlessThisMessParenting.com

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Jeremiah 2:4-13 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Nicole Cox @PastorBesties Facebook.com/PastorBesties Youtube Channel PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon SPONSOR: Sanctified Art

Notes and Commentary Jeremiah 1:4-10 Luke 13:10-17 Psalm 71:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-29 Voices in the Wilderness: Jeremiah - Diann Bailey, Acting Senior Pastor, Suffield, CT Hebrews - Emily Davis, Associate Pastor, Crystal Lake, IL Psalmist in the Field: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 5:1-7 Luke 12:49-56 Hebrews 11:29 - 12:2 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: BRYAN ODEEN Twitter: @BryanOdeen BryanOdeen.wordpress.com PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: RICHARD BRUXVOORT COLLIGAN psalmimmersion.com Twitter: @pomopsalmist

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Luke 12:32-40 Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Jeff Nelson Coffeehouse Contemplative Blog Twitter: @boldroastrev Coffeehouse Contemplative: Spiritual Direction for the Everyday PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

A conversation with Angela Denker, author, pastor, speaker, and sports journalist. Red State Christians: Understanding the Voters Who Elected Donald Trump angeladenker.com

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Hosea 11:1-11 Luke 12:13-21 Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Colossians 3:1-11 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Karla Seyb-Stockton Pastor Karla Blog PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

Notes and Commentary Hosea 1:2-10 Luke 11:1-13 Psalm 85 Colossians 2:6-15 Voice in the Wilderness: Susan Presley and Max Hazell Hezekiah: Buried in the bowels of the Earth for centuries, recently unearthed by a team of hearty explorers Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Amos 8:1-12 Luke 10:38-42 Psalm 52 Colossians 1:15-28 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Renee Roederer Facebook @renee_roederer Smuggling Grace Blog: https://reneeroederer.com/ PSALMIST IN THE FIELD Twitter:@pomopsalmist Web:psalmimmersion.com Support: Patreon.com/RichardBC SUMMARY The reading from Luke is the story of Mary and Martha, as Mary sits at the feet of the teachers and Martha tries to provide hospitality. Both are important aspects of discipleship (remember the Good Samaritan from last week?), so don't try to pit Mary and Martha against each other. Jesus condemns neither, but exalts Mary for infiltrating a man's world. The letter to the Colossians contains a word of peace and grace to an anxious people. It is not about condemning the Colossians for their apostasy, but encouraging them in their anxiety.

Notes and Commentary Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Psalm 82 Amos 7:7-17 Support the Show: Donate and Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Susan Presley and Harry Hazell authors of the great book, Hezekiah: Buried in the bowels of the Earth for centuries, recently unearthed by a team of hearty explorers Voice in the Wilderness: Sarah Renfro www.revrenfro.com Facebook @revrenfro Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

Notes and Commentary 2 Kings 5:1-14 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16 Psalm 30 Support the Show: Donate and Audible Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Luke 9:51-62 Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 Voice in the Wilderness: Casey Wait Faith and Wonder Story Divine @caseyfitzgerald Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon SUMMARY In this episode Casey Wait shares a reflection Elijah's ride into heaven. In the Gospel reading, Jesus "determines to go to Jerusalem," the disciples ask to call down some "Shock and Awe" on cities who do not welcome them. How do we respond when the Good News is rejected? How should we respond? What is the balance between faithful prophetic witness and angry retaliation? Then Jesus gives warnings to a few who want to follow. The Galatians reading examines the relationship between freedom in Christ and obligations toward others. Just last week we were declaring "There is no slave or free." And now we are declaring that we are in fact "slaves to one another." Which is it Paul? We are all free to love, but love is bondage.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Kings 19:1-15 Luke 8:26-39 Psalm 42 Galatians 3:23-29 PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan SUMMARY: We're back into ordinary time so we get to go back to the Gospel of Luke, and we start with a nice simple story about Jesus exorcising demons, sending them into pigs, who then run off a cliff. There is a reason this episode went over an hour. After the Luke text we move into one of the most beloved passages of Paul's body of work, as he declares that "There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither slave nor free; nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Check out the show notes for some work on 1 Kings, and Richard BC has a commentary on Psalm 42.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 John 16:12-15 Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Mason Parks Pastor, New Journey AME PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon SUMMARY It's Trinity Sunday. In the John text, Jesus promises the coming of the Spirit of Truth. We discuss the concept of the Paraklete, is it advocate or companion? Both descriptions are important, but incomplete. Romans 5 is an important passage in the history of the Church, and gives us a chance to examine the idea of boasting in suffering, and the source of our hope. Mason Parks shares a great word about wisdom, and Richard BC covers Psalm 8.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY John 14:8-17 (25-27) with Melissa Myers Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost Romans 8:14-17 Spirit of adoption Psalm 104:24-35 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Melissa Myers @PastorMelissa @PastorBesties PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Richard Bruxvoort Colligan psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist SUMMARY It's Pentecost, so you know we're going to talk about the Spirit blowing in. We focus a lot of this discussion on the Joel text, and discuss what the "end of days" might mean. In the Romans passage, Paul writes of the Spirit of Adoption, which can be a powerful metaphor for Christian community. Plus Melissa Myers has a great word on John 14 and Richard shares about Psalm 104.