The assigned readings for Advent in Year C have a lack of gaps, so we've invited special guest Rev. Timothy Brown to talk about what it looks like to increase the length of our Advent observance. We talk about historical church practices, why we do what we do, and how the rhythm of the church year nurtures our connection to God, nature, and our deepest selves.
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
07:40 - scripture reading (Job)
09:57 - commentary on Job
20:36 - scripture reading (Amos)
22:54 - commentary on Amos
35:25 - outro sequence
D'Angelo Wallace video
This week begins a series of Hebrews readings for the second lesson. We talk about Greek and Christology in this episode, but this gap could actually be very helpful for preaching a difficult gospel passage.
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
06:14 - scripture reading
11:07 - commentary
31:04 - outro sequence
This is the ONLY Sunday in all three years of the lectionary cycle that has a reading from Esther, so you'd better believe we're going to talk about that. And the Numbers reading reminds us of the calling we all have for ministry, not just religious leaders and authority figures.
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
08:07 - scripture reading from Esther
11:47 - commentary on Esther
28:10 - scripture reading from Numbers
33:19 - commentary on Numbers
43:10 - outro sequence
Purim--a festive Jewish holiday with an ending often ignored
See how we disagree with one another in a way that is respectful and productive? Very mindful. Very demure. Honestly, this might be the most fun we've had recording an episode.
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
06:57 - scripture reading from Wisdom
11:13 - commentary on Wisdom
25:37 - scripture reading from James
28:17 - commentary on James
44:13 - outro sequence