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Pulpit Fiction Podcast

Robb McCoy and Eric Fistlerwww.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

536: Bible study for Easter 2A (4/116/2023)

NOTES, COMMENTARY, AND LINKS Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Greeting and encouragement, Robin Lovett-Owen John 20:19-31 Doubting Thomas Acts 2:14, 22-32 Peter's Pentecost sermon Robin Lovett-Owen's writign and art can be found on Instagram at @3Solas...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 1 min

SPECIAL: Good Friday

Bible Study and Sermon Prep Show and Notes 1:41 - John 18:12-27 34:20 - John 18:28-40 1:03:40 - John 19:1-16a 1:30:36 - John 19:16b-22 Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" Dick Dale and the Del Tones Closing Song by Bryan Odeen...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 44 min

SPECIAL: Maundy Thursday

Click here for Notes John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" Dick Dale and the Del Tones Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

Mar 29, 202338 min

534: Bible study for Palm Sunday, Year A (4/2/2023)

Pulpit Fiction is a Bible study podcast for preachers, seekers, and Bible geeks. In this episode Robb and Eric discuss the entry into Jerusalem, which is the regular Revised Common Lectionary Text, but we keep going. The Narrative lectionary includes the clearing of the Temple, which we agree is a good idea. Gospel: Matthew 21:1-17...

Mar 26, 202342 min

532: Bible study for Lent 4A (3/19/23)

BIBLE STUDY NOTES, COMMENTARY, AND LINKS TO RESOURCES Voice in the Wilderness: Ephesians 5:8-14 with Karla Seyb-Stockton Gospel Reading: John 9:1-41 Jesus and the man born blind Second Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13...

Mar 12, 202353 min

10th Year Anniversary Show!

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Pulpit Fiction with guest Brian McLaren, Diana Butler Bass, and Terrell Carter. We talk about the state of the church and answer question you submitted. Thank you to all out listeners, sponsors, supporters, guests, psalmists, and voices in the wilderness who have joined us for this journey!

Mar 07, 20231 hr 19 min

531: Sermon Prep for Lent 3A (3/12/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 5:1-11 with Krista Zimmerman Gospel Reading: John 4:5-42 Woman at the Well Second Reading: Exodus 17:1-7 The Wilderness of Sin...

Mar 05, 202355 min

TNS 10-3: Otis Moss III

A conversation with Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, award winning filmmaker, poet, and professor of homiletics about his latest book, Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times . Find more of Otis's books here .

Feb 26, 20231 hr 2 min

530: Bible study for Lent 2A (3/5/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 The faith of Abraham, with Melissa Meyers Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17 Jesus and Nicodemus Second Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a The Promise to Abram...

Feb 25, 202351 min

529: Lent 1A (2/26/2023)

Links, quotes and more Bible study notes can be found here. (7:05) Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 5:12-19 with Renee Roederer (13:46) Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation in The Wilderness (41:24) Second Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Temptation in Eden Sponsor:...

Feb 17, 20231 hr 5 min

528: Ash Wednesday A (2/22/23)

Links, quotes and more Bible study notes can be found here. (10:15) Voice in the Wilderness: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 with Diann Bailey (13:30) Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 How to Give, Pray, and Fast (35:00) Second Reading: Psalm 51:1-17 Create in Me a Clean Heart Sponsor:...

Feb 16, 202348 min

527: Bible study for Transfiguration A (2/19/23)

(9:30) Voice in the Wilderness: 2 Peter 1:16-21 with Bryan Odeen (15:30) Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9 Transfiguration of Jesus (33:30) Second Reading: Exodus 24:12-18 Transfiguration of Moses Links, quotes and more Bible study notes can be found here....

Feb 11, 202353 min

526: Bible study for Epiphany 6A (2/12/2023)

BIBLE STUDY NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:(17-20) 21-37 Second Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20...

Feb 04, 20231 hr

525: Bible study for Epiphany 5A (2/5/2023)

BIBLE NOTES, COMMENTARY, QUOTES, AND LINKS Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 with Cheryl Kerr Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20 You are the salt of the earth Second Reading: Isaiah 58:1-12...

Jan 28, 202352 min

524: Bible study for Epiphany 4A

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Susan Presley and Max Hazell Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Beatitudes Second Reading: Micah 6:1-8...

Jan 21, 20231 hr 2 min

523: Bible study for Epiphany 3A (1/22/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 with Mason Parks Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 Calling the Fishermen Second Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4 Those in darkness have seen a great light...

Jan 14, 202339 min

522: Bible study for Epiphany 2A (1/15/2023)

Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 with Sarah Renfro Gospel Reading: John 1:29-42 Jesus, John, and the calling of Andrew and Simon Second Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7 Second servant song...

Jan 07, 202343 min

521: Bible study for Baptism of Christ (1/8/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Acts 10:34-43 with Renee Roederer Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of Jesus Second Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9 Servant of the Lord...

Dec 31, 202254 min

520: Bible study for Christmas 1A (1/1/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 2:10-18 with John DeMuth Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:13-23 The flight to Egypt Second Reading: Isaiah 63:7-9...

Dec 25, 202254 min

517: Bible study for Advent 4A (12/18/2022)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 1:1-7 with Charles Dirico Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph informed of coming baby. Second Reading: Isaiah 7:10-16 The young woman's child...

Dec 09, 202250 min

PF Academy: Matthew

Gospel of Matthew with Warren Carter! Warren Carter is Professor of New Testament at Brite Divinity School. His scholarly work has focused on the gospels of Matthew and John, and he has focused on the issue of the ways in which early Christians negotiated the Roman empire. He is the author of ten books including: Matthew and the Margins (Orbis Books) Matthew and Empire (Trinity Press International/Continuum) The Roman Empire and the New Testament (Abingdon) John and Empire (T&T Clark/Continu...

Dec 07, 202235 min

516: Bible study for Advent 3A (12/11/2022)

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY 4:40 - Voice in the Wilderness: James 5:7-10 with Sean Andreas 8:27 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist Part II 33:35 - Second Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10...

Dec 02, 202249 min

514: Bible study for Advent 1A (11/27/2022)

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 13:8-14 with Chris Strickland Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:36-44 The unexpected hour Second Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 Swords into plows...

Nov 19, 202249 min

TNS 10-2: Molly Phinney Baskette

A conversation with Molly Phinney Baskette, progressive pastor, author, mama, cancer survivor, and doomsday Pollyanna, about her latest book, How to Begin When Your World is Ending: A Spiritual Field Guid to Joy Despite Everything . Find more of Molly's books here .

Nov 17, 202251 min

513: Reign of Christ (11/20/2022)

Preaching and Bible Study Notes Luke 23:33-43 - 12:50 Jeremiah 23:1-6 - 8:26 Colossians 1:11-20 - 34:50 VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Diann Bailey SPONSOR: sanctifiedart.org...

Nov 11, 202257 min
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