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

460: Advent 3C (12/12/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Philippians 4:4-7 with Melissa Myers Luke 3:7-18 - What up Snakes and Vipers? Zephaniah 3:14-20 Rejoice Israel- Judgment has passed...

Dec 04, 2021•52 min

Advent with Walter Brueggemann

A Conversation with Walter Brueggemann , Old testament Scholar, Speaker, Writer, and UCC Pastor walterbrueggemann.com Devotions for Advent: Celebrating Abundance

Nov 29, 2021•40 min

459: Advent 2C (12/5/2021)

Study notes are available for all four texts . In this episode we discuss, in order: Voice in the Wilderness: Philippians 1:3-11 Paul’s thanksgiving with Renee Roederer Luke 3:1-6 Setting the stage with John the Baptist Luke 1:68-79 Zechariah’s Song...

Nov 27, 2021•50 min

458: Advent 1C (11/28/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 with Diann Bailey Gospel Reading: Luke 21:25-36 Be Alert! Second Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Special musical guest: My Anchor Holds...

Nov 20, 2021•46 min

457: Reign of Christ, B (11/21/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode, we cover the following texts in this order: Second Reading: Revelation 1:4-8 with Bryan Odeen Gospel Reading: John 18:33-37 - King of the Jews Psalm Nugget: Psalm 132 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan First Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 David’s “Last Words”...

Nov 13, 2021•52 min

TNS 9-3: Jacqui Lewis

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis activist, preacher, public theologian, and author, about her new book: Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Rule-Breaking Kindness That Can Heal the World Find more of Rev. Dr. Lewis’s great work at: Other Books jacquijlewis.com Facebook Twitter: @RevJacquiLewis...

Nov 11, 2021•58 min

456: Proper 28B (11/14/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we will cover the texts in this order: Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25 with Jeff Nelson Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-8 - Little Apocalypse Psalm Nugget: Psalm 16 First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 - God Answers Hannah...

Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min

455: Proper 27B (11/7/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we talk about, in order: Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 Christ’s One Sacrifice for All with Nicole Cox Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44 - Widow's Mite First Reading: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 - the conclusion of Ruth Psalm Nugget: Psalm 127...

Oct 30, 2021•51 min

454: Proper 26B (10/31/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY This episode comes with a trigger warning. Our conversation about the reading from Ruth includes discussion about sex trafficking and violence. Today we will discuss the RCL readings in this order: Voice: Hebrews 9:11-14 with Chris Strickland Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34 The Greatest Commandment Psalm Nugget: Psalm 146 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Ruth 1:1-18...

Oct 23, 2021•59 min

453: Proper 25B (10/24/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY We discuss the RCL texts in this order: Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28 with Cheryl Kerr Gospel Reading: Mark 10:46-52 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus Psalm Nugget: Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) First Reading: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Job's Answer...

Oct 16, 2021•58 min

452: Proper 24B (10/17/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 5:1-10 Jesus the High Priest with Max Hazell Gospel Reading: Mark 10:35-45 - Not to Be Served but to Serve Psalm Nugget: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35 Second Reading: Job 38:1-7, (34-41) - God's Answer...

Oct 09, 2021•58 min

451: Proper 23B (10/10/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Order of discussions in the episode: Second Reading : Hebrews 4:12-16 Naked Before God with Renee Roederer Gospel : Mark 10:17-31 The Rich and the Kingdom of God Psalm 22 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Lament to God...

Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min

TNS 9-2: Sarah Augustine

A conversation with Sarah Augustine, the cofounder and co-chair of the Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition and executive director of the Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties about her new book: The Land Is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Find more of Sarah Augustine's great work at dofdmenno.org

Sep 30, 2021•52 min

450: Proper 22B (10/3/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness : Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 with Sarah Renfro Gospel Reading : Mark 10:2-16 Divorce & Children First Reading: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Psalm 124 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan...

Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min

449: Proper 21B (9/26/2021)

With special guest Will Ed Green! NOTES AND COMMENTARY First Reading : James 5:13-20 Gospel Reading : Mark 9:38-50 Second Reading: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 Psalm 124 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan...

Sep 21, 2021•56 min

448: Proper 20B (9/19/2021) LIVE from 2021 Wild Goose

Notes and Commentary Live from the 2021 Wild Goose Festival with special guests Molly Baskette and Aaron James Mark 9:30-37 Proverbs 31:10-31 James 3:13 - 4:3, 7-8a Psalm 1 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan ( Psalmimmersion.com , @pomopsalmist , Patreon ) Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" by Dick Dale and the Del Tones used with permission Closing Song by Bryan Odeen...

Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min

TNS 9-1: Wil Gafney

A conversation with The Rev. Dr. Wil C. Gafney, author, Episcopal priest and The Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School about her newest books: A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, Year A and A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, W (which is a stand alone volume). Find more of Rev. Dr. Gafney’s great work at: Other Books wilgafney.com Facebook Twitter: @WilGafney...

Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min

447: Proper 19B (9/12/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading : Mark 8:27-38 Who do you say that I am? Psalter: Psalm 19 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Proverbs 1:20-33 Woman wisdom shouts...

Sep 06, 2021•57 min

446: Proper 18B (9/5/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading : Mark 7:24-37 The Syrophoenician Woman Second Reading: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125...

Aug 30, 2021•53 min

445: Proper 17B (8/29/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: James 1:17-27 Just Do It! with Karla Seyb Stockton Gospel Reading : Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Jesus calls out hypocrisy Second Reading: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan...

Aug 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min

444: Proper 16B (8/22/2021

NOTES AND COMMENTARY First Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 The armor of God with Mason Parks Gospel Reading : John 6:59-69 Jesus is harsh Second Reading: 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Dedication of the Temple Psalm 84 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan...

Aug 14, 2021•55 min

443: Proper 15B (8/15/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Ephesians 5:15-20 Live Wisely with Melissa Meyers Gospel Reading : John 6:51-58 - Jesus Cannibals! Second Reading: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Asks for wisdom Psalm 111 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan...

Aug 06, 2021•57 min

442: Prop34 14B (8/8/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2 with Diann Bailey Gospel Reading : John 6:35, 41-51 - I am the Bread of Life...still First Reading: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 death of Absolam Psalm 130 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan...

Aug 03, 2021•57 min

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