2 Kings 2.1-12, Psalm 50.1-6, 2 Corinthians 4.3-6, Mark 9.2-9; What can Marvel teach us about scripture? What does it look like to revitalize churches? Why are Moses and Elijah the figures who flank Jesus during the Transfiguration? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Stanley. Jason serves as the co-ordinator for Church Revitalization for the Elizabeth River District of the Virginia Conference of the UMC.
Feb 08, 2021•31 min
Isaiah 40.21-31, Psalm 147.1-11, 20c, 1 Corinthians 9.16-23, Mark 1.29-39; Can we define the divine? What's the problem with preaching "lettuce" sermons? How wide is the Kingdom? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan serves at First UMC in Salem, VA.
Feb 01, 2021•35 min
Deuteronomy 18.15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8.1-13, Mark 1.21-28; What can South Park teach us about the Gospel? What is prophetic preaching? What's the deal with questions about Jesus' authority? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan serves at First UMC in Salem, VA.
Jan 25, 2021•46 min
Jonah 3.1-5, Psalm 62.5-12, 1 Corinthians 7.29-31, Mark 1.14-20; Should fish receive eulogies? Is there a difference between trusting and believing? Could Jesus get ordained in a church today? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Mikang Kim. Mikang serves at Epworth UMC on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Jan 18, 2021•26 min
1 Samuel 3.1-20, Psalm 139, 1-6, 13-18, 1 Corinthians 6.12-20, John 1.43-51; How important are biblical names? Why is grace so confounding? Is the Word of the Lord rare these days? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Mikang Kim. Mikang serves Epworth UMC on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Jan 11, 2021•25 min
Genesis 1.1-5, Psalm 29, Acts 19.1-7, Mark 1.4-11; What happens in the beginning of the beginning? Does God create through destruction? What's the difference between John and Jesus' baptisms? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew serves at Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.
Jan 04, 2021•31 min
Jeremiah 31.7-14, Psalm 147.12-20, Ephesians 1.3-14, John 1.1-18; What do unicorns have to do with Christmas? How should we feel in worship? Why should we read the Bible from the margins? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer serves as one of the pastors at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington VA.
Dec 28, 2020•27 min
Isaiah 61.10-62.3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4.4-7, Luke 2.22-40; How long should we celebrate Christmas? What does it look like to praise the Lord? How outrageous is grace? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer serves as one of the pastors at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA.
Dec 21, 2020•27 min
Isaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-20; What does Karl Barth have to say about Christmas? How hard is it to preach/lead worship on Christmas Eve? Why should we give God all the good verbs? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli.
Dec 18, 2020•34 min
2 Samuel 7.1-11, 16, Luke 1.46b-55, Romans 16.25-27, Luke 1.26-38; Why is the music of Advent so good? What do the ethics of the Kingdom look like? How can we unpack obedience? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Ben DeHart. Ben is the Associate Rector at Calvary-St. George's Church in NYC.
Dec 14, 2020•26 min
Isaiah 61.1-4, 8-11, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24, John 1.6-8, 19-28; Why does Advent sound like bad news? How important is homiletical grammar? How do we bear witness? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Ben DeHart. Ben is the Associate Rector at Calvary-St. George's Church in NYC.
Dec 07, 2020•26 min
Isaiah 40.1-11, Psalm 85.1-2, 8-13, 2 Peter 3.8-15a, Mark 1.1-8; Why do we always begin again? What does peace actually look like? How can we embody Advent? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lauren Lobenhofer. Lauren is the senior pastor at Cave Spring UMC in Roanoke, VA.
Nov 30, 2020•29 min
Isaiah 64.1-9, Psalm 80.1-7, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 1.3-9, Mark 13.24-37; What's the deal with Advent? Why are repetitive prayers so important? Who is the audience of our worship? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lauren Lobenhofer. Lauren is the senior pastor of Cave Spring UMC in Roanoke, VA.
Nov 23, 2020•37 min
Ezekiel 34.11-16, 20-24, Psalm 100, Ephesians 1.15-23, Matthew 25.31-46; How long has the church celebrated Christ The King Sunday? Where can we find hope at the end of the year? What does it mean to confess Jesus as Lord? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lindsey Baynham. Lindsey serves as the Director of the Center for Clergy Excellence in the Virginia Annual Conference of the UMC.
Nov 16, 2020•26 min
Judges 4.1-7, Psalm 123, 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11, Matthew 25.14-30; Should we be judging the judges? Why does God come like a thief in the night (and not like a Grandma in the morning)? What does justice in the Kingdom of God look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lindsey Baynham. Lindsey serves as the Director of the Center for Clergy Excellence in the Virginia Annual Conference of the UMC.
Nov 09, 2020•24 min
Joshua 24.1-3a, 14-25, Psalm 78.1-7, 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18, Matthew 25.1-13; How do we know who we are? Are Christians strangers in a strange land? What do foolish bridesmaids have to do with the Kingdom of God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sara Keeling. Sara is the lead pastor at Good Shepherd UMC in Dale City, VA.
Nov 02, 2020•29 min
Joshua 3.7-17, Psalm 107.1-7, 1 Thessalonians 2.9-13, Matthew 23.1-12; How connected is the Bible? When should we celebrate All Saints? What's the difference between God's Word and our words about God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sara Keeling. Sara is the lead pastor at Good Shepherd UMC in Dale City, VA.
Oct 26, 2020•26 min
Deuteronomy 34.1-12, Psalm 90.1-6, 13-17, 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8, Matthew 22.34-46; What does Hamilton have to do with the Gospel? Why doesn't Moses get to stand in the Promised Land? Should we make more room for lament? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Brian Johnson. Brian serves at Haymarket Church in Haymarket, VA.
Oct 19, 2020•32 min
Exodus 33.12-23, Psalm 99, 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10, Matthew 22.15-22; Is Jesus like a puppy dog? How can we define justice? What does discipleship actually look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Brian Johnson. Brian serves at Haymarket Church in Haymarket, VA.
Oct 12, 2020•32 min
Exodus 32.1-14, Psalm 106.1-6, 19-23, Philippians 4.1-9, Matthew 22.1-14; What's so good about fall? Is God *really* immutable? What should we wear to weddings? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer serves as one of the pastors at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Arlington, VA.
Oct 05, 2020•30 min
Exodus 20.1-4, 7-9, 12-20, Psalm 19, Philippians 3.4b-14, Matthew 21.33-46; Is there such a thing as too much coffee? Are clergy allowed to sin? Why does Paul have so much swagger? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer serves as one of the pastors at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA.
Sep 28, 2020•31 min
Exodus 17.1-7, Psalm 78.1-4, 12-16, Philippians 2.1-13, Matthew 21.23-32; Can anything good come out of Twitter? How important are our names? Can joy ever be complete? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh serves Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.
Sep 21, 2020•27 min
Exodus 16.2-15, Psalm 105.1-6, 37-45, Philippians 1.21-30, Matthew 20.1-16; What does ministry look like in a pandemic? Are our memories broken? Can we grumble with grace? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh serves Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.
Sep 14, 2020•31 min
Exodus 14.19-31, Psalm 114, Romans 14.1-12, Matthew 18.21-35; Why is water such an important aspect of scripture? How can Christians respond to theodicy? Is Jesus a bad king? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.
Sep 07, 2020•37 min
Exodus 12.1-14, Psalm 149, Romans 13.8-14, Matthew 18.15-20; How have we done this 200 times? What can Rugrats teach us about the Bible? Why should Christians tell the truth? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.
Aug 31, 2020•34 min
Exodus 3.1-15, Psalm 105.1-6, 23-26, 45b, Romans 12.9-21, Matthew 16.21-28; Should we take our shoes off for church? How important is the name of God? What do weddings have to do with discipleship? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli. Jason serves as the lead pastor of Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA.
Aug 24, 2020•23 min
Exodus 1.8-2.10, Psalm 124, Romans 12.1-8, Matthew 16.13-20; Who personifies the powers & principalities? Should preachers preach for the eye or the ear? What difference does Christ make? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli. Jason is the lead pastor of Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA.
Aug 17, 2020•17 min
Genesis 45.1-15, Psalm 133, Romans 11.1-2a, 29-32, Matthew 15.10-28; What's so good about Augustine's Confessions? Should we try to embody the text? Is the Gospel really irrevocable? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Matt Benton. Matt serves at Bethel UMC in Woodbridge, VA.
Aug 10, 2020•36 min
Genesis 37.1-4, 12-28, Psalm 105.1-6, 16-22, 45b, Romans 10.5-15, Matthew 14.22-33; Why should more Christians read from Karl Barth? What's the problem with dreaming dreams? Are there different righteousnesses? These question and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Matt Benton. Matt serves at Bethel United Methodist Church in Woodbridge, VA.
Aug 03, 2020•32 min
Genesis 32.22-31, Psalm 17.1-7, 15, Romans 9.1-5, Matthew 14.13-21; With whom do you most identify in scripture? Should our prayers be more pentecostal? Why was Paul so grumpy? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan.
Jul 27, 2020•28 min
