Pulpit Fiction Podcast

Robb McCoy and Eric Fistler•www.pulpitfiction.com

Pulpit Fiction is a podcast hosted by Rev. Eric Fistler and Rev. Robb McCoy. It is a conversation guided by the Revised Common Lectionary, and includes thoughts about pop culture and current events. It is for preachers looking for inspiration as well as any person of faith willing to think critically about their faith and the Bible.

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Episodes

163: Easter 4C (4/17/2016)

Notes and Commentary Revelation 7:9-17 John 10:22-30 Acts 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Support the Show: Donate , Audible Voice in the Wilderness : Acts 9:36-43 Lee Saylor Featured Musician - The Steel Wheels “All Stripped Away” from their album Live at Goose Creek Twitter: @thesteelwheels YouTube Facebook www.thesteelwheels.com Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Apr 11, 2016•1 hr 19 min

162: Easter 3C (4/10/2016)

Notes and Commentary Revelation 5:11-14 John 21: 1-19 Acts 9:1-6 Psalm 30 Support the Show: Donate , Audible , and Chalice Press Featured Musician - Rob Leveridge “All God’s People,” from his album Dancing on the Mountain Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Apr 03, 2016•1 hr 9 min

Eden Seminary Spring Convo Roundtable

Great Conversation with Deb Krause, Christopher Grundy, Tyler Connoley and hosted by Robb McCoy! Deb Krause: @Debdkrause Facebook Tyler Connely: @Connoley F acebook Christopher Grundy: christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy...

Apr 03, 2016•58 min

161: Easter 2C (4/3/2016)

Notes and Comentary Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 150 Voice in the Wilderness: Anita Ford whatanitaknowsabout.com Featured Musician - Christopher Grundy “Peace Be with You” from his album Stepping In . christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy Facebook...

Mar 29, 2016•1 hr 7 min

160: Easter C (3/27/2016)

Notes and Commentary Luke 24:1-12 John 20:1-18 Acts 10:34-43 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Featured Musician: Jonathan Rundman “Were You There”from his album A Heartland Liturgy website facebook twitter: @jonathanrundman Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Mar 20, 2016•1 hr 10 min

159: Palm Sunday C (3/20/2016) + Holy Week BONUS!

Notes and Commentary Gospel Reading: Luke 19:28-40 Triumphant Entry Maundy Thursday Discussion: John 13:1-17, 31b-35 and Luke 22:14-46 Good Friday Discussion: John 18 and John 19 and Luke 23:1-49 Passion Service P Psalm 31 Holy Week Resources! Featured Musician - Bryan Sirchio “Stand with You” from his album Something Beautiful for God @BryanJSirchio Facebook website: sirchio.com Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Mar 13, 2016•1 hr 12 min

158: Lent 5C (3/13/2016)

Notes and Commentary Isaiah 43:16-21 John 12:1-8 Philippians 3:4b-14 Psalm 26 Support the Show: Donate , Audible Featured Musician - The Steel Wheels “I Will Love You” from their album No More Rain www.thesteelwheels.com @thesteelwheels YouTube Facebook Instagram Voice in the Wilderness : Rev. Sarah Renfro www.revrenfro.com Facebook @revrenfro...

Mar 07, 2016•1 hr 7 min

TNS 3.7: Meredith Gould

TNS 3.7: Meredith Gould We sat down with Meredith over a warm cup of Skype to talk about Thrift Stores, the magic of Communion, the online presence of the Gospel and the newest edition of her book The Social Media Gospel: Sharing the Good News in New Ways . The Social Media Gospel: Sharing the Good News in New Ways is available now! @MeredithGould #ChSocM Pinterest...

Mar 03, 2016•1 hr 5 min

157: Lent 4C (3/6/2016)

Notes and Commentary Joshua 5:9-12 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Psalm 32 Support the Show: Donate and Audible Featured Musician - “In Your Eyes,” by Rob Leveridge, from his album Dancing on the Mountain Twitter: @RobLeveridge Web: http://robleveridge.com See the video for "Taste and See" , by Rob Leveridge Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Feb 28, 2016•1 hr 8 min

156: Lent 3C (2/28/2016)

Notes and Commentary Isaiah 55:1-9 Luke 13:1-9 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Psalm 63:1-8 Featured Musician: Heatherlyn “You Gotta Move…” from her album Storydwelling . heatherlynmusic.com @heatherlynmusic Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Feb 21, 2016•1 hr 1 min

155: Lent 2C (2/21/2016)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Luke 13:31-35 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Psalm 27 Support the Show: Donate or Audible Featured Musician - Amy Cox “Draw Me Closer” from her album Coming Home to You Twitter: @AmyECox Facebook Website: http://amycoxmusic.com/...

Feb 14, 2016•1 hr 9 min

154: Lent 1C (2/14/2016)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Luke 4:1-13 Romans 10:8-13 Psalm 91:12, 9-16 Support the Show: Donate or Audible Featured Musician: Koine “Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways” from their album, Church Bells http://www.koinemusic.com/ Facebook Twitter @koinemusic Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Feb 07, 2016•1 hr 7 min

TNS 3.6: Leah Gunning Francis!

TNS 3.6: Leah Gunning Francis! We sat down with Sarah over a warm cup of Skype to talk about Eden Softball, Michael Brown, the public role of clergy and her latest book Ferguson and Faith: Sparking Leadership & Awakening Community . Ferguson and Faith: Sparking Leadership & Awakening Community is available now! @DrLeahGFrancis Facebook leahgunningfrancis.com Resources mentioned: Witnessing Whiteness PICO Network...

Feb 05, 2016•58 min

153: Transfiguration C (2/7/2016)

Notes and Commentary Luke 9:28-43 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Exodus 34:19-35 Psalm 99 Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon Featured Musician - Christopher Grundy, “ Transfigure Me ” recorded by Rob Leveridge at SHIFT: A Musical Gathering for the Progressive Christian Movement 2013 YouTube christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy...

Feb 01, 2016•1 hr 10 min

152: Epiphany 4C (1/31/2016)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Jeremiah 1:4-10 Luke 4:21-30 1 Corinthians 13 Psalm 71 Featured Musician -Jonathan Rundman “Hometown” from his album A Heartland Liturgy Twitter: @JonathanRundman Facebook: Jonathan Rundman Music Website: JonathanRundman.com Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Jan 25, 2016•1 hr 3 min

151: Epiphany 3C (1/24/2016)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Luke 4:14-21 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Psalm 19 Support the Show: Donate Audible Featured Musician - Bryan Sirchio, “The Speech that Got Martin Luther King Jr. Killed” from his album Fully Alive @BryanJSirchio Facebook sirchio.com...

Jan 17, 2016•1 hr 8 min

150: Epiphany 2C (1/17/2016)

Notes and Commentary Isaiah 62:1-5 John 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Psalm 36:5-10 Support the Show: Donate or Audible Featured Musician: Amanda Opelt “Harvest” from her album Seven-Songs (the soundtrack to her sister, Rachel Held Evan’s book Searching for Sundays .) Twitter: @AmandaHeldOpelt Web: http://www.amandaopelt.com/ Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Jan 10, 2016•1 hr 8 min

TNS 3.5: Sarah Bessey!

TNS 3.5: Sarah Bessey! We sat down with Sarah over a warm cup of Skype to talk about Dr. Who, spiritual gifts, the wierdness of the church and her latest book Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith is available now! @sarahbessey sarahbessey.com Facebook Pinterest...

Jan 08, 2016•1 hr 1 min

149: Baptism of Christ C (1/10/2016)

Notes and Commentary Isaiah 43:1-7 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Acts 8:14-17 Psalm 8 Featured Musician: Amanda Opelt “Snow” from her album Seven-Songs (the soundtrack to her sister, Rachel Held Evan’s book Searching for Sundays .) Twitter: @AmandaHeldOpelt Web: http://www.amandaopelt.com/ Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Jan 03, 2016•55 min

148: Epiphany C (Jan. 3, 2016)

148: Epiphany C (Jan. 3, 2016) Quickfire Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12 - Jesus’ Secret Plan! Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Gifts of the wise ones Second Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 The Glory of the Lord Psalm Nugget: Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan ( psalmimmersion.com , @pomopsalmist ) Support the Show: Donate or Audible Show Notes Featured Musician - Bryan Sirchio, “We Three Kings” from his newest album, December Recollections. @BryanJSirchio Facebook website: sirchio.com...

Dec 28, 2015•58 min

147: Christmas 1C (12/27/2015)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Luke 2:41-52 Psalm 148 Colossians 3:12-17 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Featured Musician: The Nields “Jesus was a Refugee” YouTube Web: The Nields Web Page (http://www.nields.com) Narissa Nields’ Webpage: http://nerissanields.com/ Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Dec 20, 2015•1 hr 2 min

146: Advent 4C (12/20/2015)

Notes and Commentary Luke 1:39-56 Hebrews 10:5-10 Micah 5:2-5 Psalm 80 FEATURED MUSICIAN & PSALMIST: RICHARD BRUXVOORT COLLIGAN Your Light Has Come” a Song for Epiphany! Great to use in worship settings Web: http://www.worldmaking.net/epiphany.php Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Dec 13, 2015•1 hr 1 min

145: Advent 3C (12/13/2015)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Luke 3:7-18 Philippians 4:4-7 Isaiah 12:2-6 Featured Musician - Jennifer Knapp and Margaret Becker, “Coventry Carol” from their album Hymns of Christmas jenniferknapp.com @Jennifer_Knapp JenniferKnappMusic...

Dec 06, 2015•55 min

TNS 3.4: Eric Elnes

Eric Elnes! We sat down with Eric over a warm cup of Skype to talk about Communion in space and time, dumb Christian platitudes, Convergence Christianity and his latest book Gifts of the Dark Wood: Seven Gifts for Soulful Skeptics (and other wanderers). Gifts of the Dark Wood: Seven Gifts for Soulful Skeptics (and other wanderers) is available now! Darkwood Brew Facebook Twitter: @ ericelnes Countryside Community Church...

Dec 04, 2015•1 hr 6 min

144: Advent 2C (12/6/2015)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Luke 1:68-79 Luke 3:1-6 Philippians 1:3-11 Psalm 126 Featured Musician - Ethan Keller “Emmanuel” from his album, “One Way” Twitter: @EthanKeller Facebook: FB.com/EthanKellerMusic Web: EthanKeller.com Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Nov 30, 2015•1 hr 1 min

143: Advent 1C (11/29/2015)

Notes and Commentary Jeremiah 33:14-16 Luke 21:25-36 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Psalm 25 Featured Musician: Jonathan Rundman “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” from his album A Heartland Liturgy . website facebook twitter: @jonathanrundman Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Nov 22, 2015•57 min

142: Proper 29B Christ the King (11/22/2015)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 2 Samuel 23:1-7 John 18:33-37 Revelation 1:4-8 Psalm 132 Featured Musicians: The Steel Wheels “Winter is Coming” from their album Left Some Things Behind . @thesteelwheels YouTube Facebook Instagram Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Nov 15, 2015•1 hr 2 min

141: Proper 28B (11/15/2015)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Mark 13:1-8 Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25 Psalm 16 1 Samuel 1:4-20 Featured Musician - Rob Leveridge “Welcome,” from Sacred Days Website: robleveridge.com Facebook Twitter: @RobLeveridge Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon DONATE : www.pulpitfiction.us/donate...

Nov 08, 2015•1 hr

TNS 3-3: Diana Butler Bass

We sat down with Diana over a warm cup of Skype to talk about the dirt, dogs, Protestant mysticism and her newest book, Grounded: Finding God in the World- A Spiritual Revolution ! Grounded: Finding God in the World- A Spiritual Revolution is available now! You can order your copy and support the show here ! dianabutlerbass.com Facebook Twitter: @dianabutlerbass...

Nov 05, 2015•1 hr 1 min

140: Proper 27B (11/8/2015)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Mark 12:38-44 Psalm 127 Hebrews 9:24-28 Featured Musician - Koine, My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less from their 2006 album Koine. http://www.koinemusic.com/ Facebook Twitter @koinemusic Psalmist: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

Nov 01, 2015•58 min

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