This is the only Sunday in the lectionary cycle with a reading from Ecclesiastes, folks, so let's get mystical! We're thrilled to have guest Sally Messner discussing these gaps with us. [Ecclesiastes 1:3-11, 15-2:17]
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
12:41 - reading the scripture
19:35 - commentary
48:07 - outro sequence
In this gap, Jesus helps us with interpreting Hebrew scriptures. The gap also encourages us to rethink our "us vs them" mentalities, and it provides an image of repentance that leaves space for grief. [Luke 10:12-15]
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
08:55 - reading the scripture
12:16 - commentary
30:31 - outro sequence
These sure are unprecedented times... Welcome to our first-ever FOUR GAP EPISODE.
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
10:23 - reading from 2 Kings
12:54 - commentary on 2 Kings
20:31 - reading from Psalm 77
22:48 - commentary on Psalm 77
33:09 - reading from 1 Kings
35:25 - commentary on 1 Kings
48:45 - reading from Galatians
52:47 - commentary on Galatians
01:10:05 - outro sequence
Ecumenism and messiness in the midst of faithfulness--join us in talking about the Trinity through the lens of Wisdom.
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
10:14 - scripture reading
14:06 - commentary
40:18 - outro sequence
In which we discuss the copyright practices of the ancient Levant and also talk about why it is harmful to try to build hierarchies of sin. [Revelation 22:15, 18-19]
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
06:59 - scripture reading
09:18 - commentary
28:47 - outro sequence
Sometimes measurements are not about comparison, but about celebration. Revelation can be a difficult book to study let alone preach from, but this gap ended up being a really spiritual experience for both of us. Join us as we talk about dozens of dozens and the childlike wonder of the New Jerusalem. [Revelation 21:11-21]
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
07:48 - scripture reading
11:49 - commentary
32:04 - outro sequence
There has been an occasion or two during the course of this project where we have recorded an episode and then simply been unable to do all the work necessary to publish it before the Sunday of the readings. Since there are currently no gaps in the lectionary until the 6th Sunday of Easter, today we are posting one of those “lost episodes.” Just for funsies and completeness. Please join us for a discussion on the book of Ruth that we recorded back in late October of 2024. [Ruth 3:6-4:12]
Timestamps:
00:01 - introduction
00:39 - title sequence
02:01 - What's on your mind?
10:03 - scripture reading
17:15 - commentary
43:10 - outro sequence