Pulpit Fiction Podcast

434: Proper 6B (6/13/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34 Mustard Seed 1.0 Second Reading: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Anointing of David Psalm Nugget: Psalm 20...

433: Proper 5B (6/6/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 with Sara Renfro Mark 3:20-35 Binding the strong man 1 Samuel 8:1-20; 11:14-15 Israel demands (and gets) a king...

432: Trinity Sunday, Year B (5/30/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Second Reading : Romans 8:12-17 with John Demuth Gospel Reading : John 3:1-17 First Reading : Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm : Psalm 29 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan...

431: Pentecost B (5/23/2021)

Tap here for exegetical notes on the four passages . JOHN 15:26-27; 16:4B-15 ACTS 2:1-21 ROMANS 8:22-27 PSALM 104:24-34, 35B Support friends of the show by searching these pages: Special commentary by Casey Wait. Find her art at CaseyPaints.com Find more of Richard Bruxvoort Colliga's work on the Psalms at Psalmimmersion.com . Discover great liturgy and preaching resources at SanctifiedArt.org...

TNS 8-11: Sarah Griffith Lund

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund, pastor, author, and Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice for the United Church of Christ about her newest book, Blessed Union: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness and Marriage . Find more of Rev. Dr. Lund’s great work at: Other Books sarahgriffithlund.com Facebook Twitter: @revlund...

430: Easter 7B (5/16/2021)

Bible study and sermon preparation for the seventh Sunday of Easter in year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. Richard Bruxvoort Colligan provides a commentary on Psalm 1. Robb and Eric discuss John 17:6-19, part of Jesus' prayer for his disciples, and 1 John 5:9-13.

429: Easter 6B (May 9, 2021)

First Reading : Acts 10:44-48 w Karla Seyb-Stockton Gospel : John 15:9-17 Maundy Thursday remix Psalm : Psalm 98 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading : 1 John 5:1-6...

428: Easter 5B (5/2/2021)

427: Easter 4B (4/25/2021)

With co-host Melissa Meyers, one half of the # PastorBesties YouTube channel.

TNS 8-10: Diana Butler Bass

A conversation with Dr. Diana Butler Bass, Christian Historian, Religious Scholar, Writer, Protestant Mystic, and Public Theologian. Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence is available now! Other Books dianabutlerbass.com Facebook Twitter: @dianabutlerbass...

426: Easter 3B (4/18/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 3:12-19 with Diann Bailey Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48 An Easter breakfast Psalm Nugget: Psalm 4 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7...

425: Easter 2B (4/11/2021)

NOTES, REFERENCES, AND SERMON PREP John 20:19-31 Acts 4:32-35 1 John 1:1 - 2:2 Psalm 133...

424: Easter, B (4/4/2021)

NOTES, REFERENCES, AND SERMON PREP In this supersized episode, we have five different texts, including two voices in the wilderness. We focus on two Gospel texts, Mark 16:1-8 and John 20:1-18. In Mark, it may be Easter, but there's no resurrection, only instructions to go back to the beginning. In John we a race to the tomb followed by a poignant conversation between Jesus and Mary.

423: Palm Sunday, Year B (3/28/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Mark 11:1-11 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

TNS 8-9: Miguel A. De La Torre

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre, religion professor at Iliff School of Theology, author, and scholar activist about his book, Decolonizing Christianity: Becoming Badass Believers Find more of Dr. De La Torre's great work at: Books Website: drmigueldelatorre.com Twitter: @drdelatorre Facebook...

422: Lent 5B (3/21/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 Psalm 51:1-12 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Special Guest: Nicole Cox of #PastorBesties...

421: Lent 4B (3/14/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 Jesus and Nicodemus Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Numbers 21:4-9...

420: Lent 3B (3/7/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 with Cheryl Kerr John 2:13-22 - Jesus clears the Temple Psalm 19 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Exodus 20:1-17 -Decalogue...

TNS 8-8: Christopher Marlin-Warfield

A conversation with Christopher Marlin-Warfield, author, pastor, and nonprofit development and communications professional, about his book, Radical Charity: How Generosity Can Save the World (and the Church) Find more of Chris's great work at: Website: cmarlinwarfield.com/ Twitter: @cmarlinwarfield First Congregational Church, UCC, DeWitt...

419: Lent 2B (2/28/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 4:13-25 with Susan Presley and Max Hazell Mark 8:31-38 - Take Up Your Cross Psalm 22:23-31 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 God's Covenant with Abraham...

418: Lent 1B (2/21/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Peter 3:18-22 Thought on Baptism w Renee Roederer Mark 1:9-15 Baptism and temptation of Jesus Psalm 25:1-10 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Genesis 9:8-17 God’s Covenant w Noah VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Renee Roederer @Renee_Roederer Smuggling Grace Blog...

417: Transfiguration B

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 with Sarah Renfro Mark 9:2-10 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Kings 2:1-12 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Sarah Renfro @Revrenfro m-bodied PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon.com/RichardBCsongleader...

416: Epiphany 5B (2/7/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 with Will Ed Green Mark 1:29-39 Healing Simon’s mother-in-law and others Psalm 147:1-11, 20 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Patreon.com/RichardBCsongleader Isaiah 40:21-31...

TNS 8-7: Sarah Bessey

A conversation with Sarah Bessey, author, speaker, and co-Creator of Evolving Faith, about her newest book, A Rhythm of Prayer Find more of Sarah Bessey's great work at: Website: sarahbessey.com Twitter: @sarahbessey Her books

415: Epiphany 4B (1/31/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 with John DeMuth Mark 1:21-28 Casting out demons Psalm 111 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Moses looks for successor...

TNS 8-6: Brian McLaren

A conversation with Brian McLaren, author, speaker, activist, and public theologian, about his newest book, Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to do About It Find more of Brian McLaren’s great work at: Website: brianmclaren.net Twitter: @brianmclaren Facebook His books...

414: Epiphany 3B (1/24/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 with Casey Fitzgerald Mark 1:14-20- Fishers of People Psalm 62 with Richard BC Jonah 3:1-10 - After the Whale...

413: Epiphany 2B (1/17/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY John 1:43-51 Come and See Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20) Calling of Samuel...

412: Baptism of Christ, B (1/10/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 19:1-7 with Karla Seyb-Stockton Mark 1:4-11 Jesus baptized by John Psalm 29 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Karla Seyb-Stockton Words to Live By Blog PSALM 29, RICHARD BRUXVOORT COLLIGAN Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...

411: Christmas 2B (1/3/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Ephesians 1:3-14 with Mason ParkS John 1:1-18 In the Beginning - part 2 Psalm 147:12-20 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Jeremiah 31:7-14 Rejoice - we will return VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Mason Parks PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon...