Birth Pangs of a New Reality
Lectionary Date: November 17, 2024 [26th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rosy opens up the story of Hannah in conversation with Jesus’s “little apocalypse” in Mark.
Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Uncovering and Covering
Lectionary Date: November 10, 2024 [25th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Paul explores the theological impact of Ruth’s vulnerability and its redemptive power.
Ruth 1:1–18
A Migrant Invasion
Lectionary Date: November 3, 2024 [24th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rosy encourages us to preach the story of a migrant family facing discrimination, as these themes also swirl in our own political moment.
Job 42:1–6, 10–17
Peace in the Midst of Mysterious Suffering
Lectionary Date: October 27, 2024 [23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Paul and Rosy pick up our ongoing conversation in the book of Job this lectionary season. This week, Paul highlights Job’s shift in tone after an overwhelming barrage of divine questions.
Job 38:1–7, (34–41)
Party Episode! God’s (Non)Answer to Job
Lectionary Date: October 20, 2024 [22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
In this party episode, all four First Reading hosts wrestle with God’s enigmatic response to Job out of the whirlwind.
Job 23:1–9, 16–17
Honest to God
Lectionary Date: October 13, 2024 [21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel ventures cautiously into the book of Job. It’s a tricky book, but Rachel discovers a model for being honest to God. We recorded this before Hurricane Helene—our prayers are with all who are suffering in the aftermath of the storm. Hopefully, this episode gives an opening for a kind of honest prayer in a context of disaster.
Psalm 8
God’s Finger-work
Lectionary Date: October 6, 2024 [20th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
This week, Tim explores the context, language, and imagery of a classic psalm!
Numbers 11:24–30 #5
Recycled episode: Eldad and Medad
Lectionary 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!
Psalm 1
Rooted in the Word
Lectionary 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.
Isaiah 50:4–9a
Recycled Episode: The Tongue of a Learner
Lectionary 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!