Episodes

  • Numbers 11:24–30 #5

    Numbers 11:24–30 #5
    Sep 16 2024
    Recycled episode: Eldad and MedadLectionary Date: September 29, 2024 [19th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]Rachel hosted a great little episode on "Eldad and Medad" not too long ago (Pentecost 2023). They are back in the lectionary cycle again, so we're replaying that episode. We'll be back with a new episode next week!
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    11 mins
  • Psalm 1

    Psalm 1
    Sep 11 2024
    Rooted in the WordLectionary Date: September 22, 2024 [18th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]We're back with a brand new episode! This week, Rachel walks us through "one of her favorite psalms"—for real this time... This psalm has accompanied her through some challenging times.
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    16 mins
  • Isaiah 50:4–9a

    Isaiah 50:4–9a
    Sep 2 2024
    Recycled Episode: The Tongue of a LearnerLectionary Date: September 15, 2024 [17th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]We'll be back with new material next week! In the meantime, Tim sets his face like flint to offer a nonviolent interpretation of this famous text!
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    18 mins
  • Proverbs 22:1–2, 8–9, 22–23

    Proverbs 22:1–2, 8–9, 22–23
    Aug 26 2024
    Recyled Episode: The Sharing is the BlessingLectionary Date: September 8, 2024 [16th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]Your beloved hosts are all busy starting up the fall semester, so here's a recycled episode from this week's lectionary selections! In this episode, Rachel gives an overview of wisdom literature, and tackles the prosperity gospel—all at the same time! We'll have new material for you soon!
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    13 mins
  • 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43

    1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43
    Aug 13 2024
    Party Episode! A Place for God's NameLectionary Date: August 25, 2024 [14th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]All four hosts are back from Summer Break for a Party Episode looking at Solomon's temple dedication scene (as well as Psalm 84, a temple psalm).
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    34 mins
  • 1 Kings 2:10–12; 3:3–14

    1 Kings 2:10–12; 3:3–14
    Aug 5 2024
    Recycled Episode: A Listening HeartLectionary Date: August 18, 2024 [13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]We're getting ready for a "Party Episode" next week, so this time around we're recycling a fascinating post from the FR vault: Tim's reflection on King Solomon's request for "wisdom"... or "a listening heart," from the last time this text came up in the lectionary (2021).
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    11 mins
  • 2 Samuel 18:5–9, 15, 31–33

    2 Samuel 18:5–9, 15, 31–33
    Jul 29 2024
    First Reading "Summer Shorts"!Lectionary Date: August 11, 2024 [12th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Rosy reflects on the sad story of the collapse of David's family and his failures as a parent.
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    7 mins
  • 2 Samuel 11:26—12:13a

    2 Samuel 11:26—12:13a
    Jul 22 2024
    First Reading "Summer Shorts"!Lectionary Date: August 4, 2024 [11th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Paul considers how David's abuse of power has parallels in today's world.
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    8 mins