The Ministry that Happens at Tables
Lectionary Date: July 17, 2022 [6th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
Rosy puts Abraham and Sarah’s pop-up dinner party in conversation with Martha’s ministry.
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Psalm 82 (“In Parallel” with Brent Strawn)
A Somewhat Confusing Poem
Lectionary Date: July 10, 2022 [5th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, we’d love to promote an episode by friend-of-the-podcast, Dr. Brent Strawn. Brent is a past guest on First Reading, and has a great episode all about Psalm 82 on his podcast, “In Parallel.” Here’s a link to the episode. Enjoy!
Isaiah 66:10–14
An Embodied Experience of God
Lectionary Date: July 3, 2022 [4th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
Rachel explores a passage with fascinatingly embodied imagery.
1 Kings 19:15–16, 19–21
First, Let Me Say Good-bye
Lectionary Date: June 26, 2022 [3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
Rosy explores Elisha’s transition when he decided to follow a new divine call.
1 Kings 19:1–4, (5–7), 8–15a
What Got You Here May Not Get You There
Lectionary Date: June 19, 2022 [2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
Tim makes connections between Elijah’s divine encounter and Moses’ experience.
Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31
A Party Episode for Preacher Wisdom
Lectionary Date: June 12, 2022 [Trinity Sunday, Year C]
All three co-hosts are together for a deep dive into the poetry about Woman/Preacher Wisdom!
Acts 2:1–21
What Pentecost Felt Like
Lectionary Date: June 5, 2022 [Day of Pentecost, Year C]
Rachel explores the sensations of Pentecost for the disciples and for God!
Acts 16:16–34
Slaves Set Free
Lectionary Date: May 29, 2022 [7th Sunday of Easter, Year C]
Rosy draws our attention to the enslaved girl who is overlooked in this story.
Acts 16:9–15
Paul’s Prophetic Travel Guide and Host
Lectionary Date: May 22, 2022 [6th Sunday of Easter, Year C]
Tim sees a pattern in Paul’s travels.
Acts 11:1–18
Contagious Holiness
Lectionary Date: May 15, 2022 [5th Sunday of Easter, Year C]
Rachel reveals the OT backdrop for Peter’s rooftop vision.