Isaiah 55.1-9, Psalm 63.1-8, 1 Corinthians 10.1-13, Luke 13.1-9; Why are there so many references to water in scripture? Is there such a thing as a good church meeting? What does the ministry of restoration look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Wayne Dickert. Wayner is the pastor of the River of Life and Bryson City UMC in Bryson City, NC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support ...
Mar 14, 2022•30 min
Genesis 15.1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3.17-4.1, Luke 13.31-35; Why should Christians read fiction? Are covenants made to be broken? What does it look like to wait on the Lord? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Chandler Ragland. Chandler serves Black Mountain UMC in Black Mountain, NC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanut...
Mar 07, 2022•33 min
Deuteronomy 26.1-11, Psalm 91.1-2, 9-16, Romans 10.8b-13, Luke 4.1-13; What does it mean to "observe" Lent? Can we really picture salvation? Is it possible to define preaching? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Chandler Ragland. Chandler serves Black Mountain UMC in Black Mountain, NC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you ...
Feb 28, 2022•27 min
Happy 5th Anniversary to Strangely Warmed! In order to celebrate the occasion we are bringing you the first episode we ever recorded: Ash Wednesday with Fleming Rutledge. Fleming talks about the beach ball of prophetic preaching and what it means to speak the Word into the World. If nothing else, stick around for the remarkable prayer from Fleming at the end.
Feb 23, 2022•35 min
Exodus 34.29-35, Psalm 99, 2 Corinthians 2.12-4.2, Luke 9.28-43a; Is it possible to receive a theological sunburn? How necessary is community? How can we reclaim the sacredness of the faith? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Andrew Whaley. Andrew is the senior minister of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Feb 21, 2022•22 min
Genesis 45.3-11, 15, Psalm 37.1-11, 39-40, 1 Corinthians 15.35-38, 42-50, Luke 6.27-38; Are Presbyterians really the frozen chosen? How can we delight in delight? Are Christians winners or losers? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Andrew Whaley. Andrew is the senior minister of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Feb 14, 2022•26 min
Jeremiah 17.5-10, Psalm 1, 1 Corinthians 15.12-20, Luke 6.17-26; What does rooted trust look like? What's the difference between happiness and contentedness? How can we cultivate scripturally shaped imaginations? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Andrew Ware. Andrew is the pastor of Beech Groove UMC in Suffolk, VA and he is the host of the Active Faith Podcast. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.
Feb 07, 2022•31 min
Isaiah 6.1-13, Psalm 138, 1 Corinthians 15.1-11, Luke 5.1-11; Should we be (more) afraid of God? How clear should the church be? What does it look like to repeat the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Andrew Ware. Andrew is the pastor of Beech Groove UMC in Suffolk, VA and he is the host of the Active Faith Podcast. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.
Jan 31, 2022•28 min
Jeremiah 1.4-10, Psalm 71.1-6, 1 Corinthians 13.1-13, Luke 4.21-30; Why are prophets called to construct and deconstruct? What does a faithful funeral sound like? Is Jesus a good preacher? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Todd Littleton. Todd is the pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Jan 24, 2022•28 min
Nehemiah 8.1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12.12-31a, Luke 4.14-21; Should we let kids read the Bible? How is the law of the Lord perfect? What does reconciliation look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Todd Littleton. Todd is the pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Jan 18, 2022•28 min
Isaiah 62.1-5, Psalm 36.5-10, 1 Corinthians 12.1-11, John 2.1-11; Why do we refer to Isaiah as the 5th Gospel? Is judgment a good thing? What should we make of all the language referring to spiritual gifts in the New Testament? 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. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Jan 10, 2022•27 min
Isaiah 43.1-7, Psalm 29, Acts 8.14-17, Luke 3.15-17, 21-22; Is there such a thing as a perfect worship service? What does the voice of the Lord sound like? How open is the Kingdom? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors of Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Jan 03, 2022•28 min
Jeremiah 31.7-14, Psalm 147.12-20, Ephesians 1.3-14, John 1.1-18; Can we connect with those who experienced the exile in scripture? Why do we keep returning to the same texts? What is the mystery of salvation? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors of Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Dec 27, 2021•22 min
1 Samuel 2.18-20, 26, Psalm 148, Colossians 3.12-17, Luke 2.41-52; Should clergy wear robes or not? How important is the Daily Office? Are Mary and Joseph bad parents? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Sarah Killam and Ben Crosby. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Dec 20, 2021•29 min
Isaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-14; What should we hear from the pulpit on Christmas Eve? Is the shadow of the cross present in the manger? How wide is the scope of salvation? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Sarah Killam and Ben Crosby. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Dec 17, 2021•34 min
Micah 5.2-5a, Psalm 80.1-7, Hebrews 10.5-10, Luke 1.39-55; How important are time signatures? What is it that saves us? Can we talk about sacrifices during Advent? 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. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Dec 13, 2021•29 min
Zephaniah 3.14-20, Isaiah 12.2-6, Philippians 4.4-7, Luke 3.7-18; Why is it so important to sing our faith? How deep is the well of salvation? How can we preach grace to those experiencing a Blue Christmas? 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. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Dec 06, 2021•38 min
Malachi 3.1-4, Luke 1.68-79, Philippians 1.3-11, Luke 3.1-6; What does prodigal love look like? Why are there so many images of divine reversal in scripture? How can the Daily Office (re)shape our lives? 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. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Nov 29, 2021•32 min
Jeremiah 33.14-16, Psalm 25.1-10, 1 Thessalonians 3.9-13, Luke 21.25-36; What music should we listen to on the first Sunday of Advent? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? How can we keep the end in Advent? 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. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Nov 22, 2021•28 min
2 Samuel 23.1-7, Psalm 132.1-18, Revelation 1.4b-8, John 18.33-37; How important are movie soundtracks? How does Christ undo sin? What does Jesus' kingdom look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh serves at Trinity UMC in Orange, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Nov 15, 2021•32 min
https://vaumc.org/grateful-for-the-service/ Veteran’s Day Weekend usually brings a lot of sales and commercial promotions. But this year, the Virginia United Methodist Church is asking you to join your fellow Methodists and shop for the Afghan Allies who have recently come to our Commonwealth after the fall of Kabul. These are Afghans who stood alongside our soldiers as translators, worked on U.S.bases in country, or served at our embassy alongside our diplomats. In the words of Bishop Sharma Le...
Nov 11, 2021•3 min
1 Samuel 1.4-20 1 Samuel 2.1-10, Hebrews 10.11-25, Mark 13.1-8; How important are the names in scripture? How can we sing our faith? What does a blessed assurance look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh serves at Trinity UMC in Orange, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Nov 08, 2021•38 min
Ruth 3.1-5; 4.13-17, Psalm 127, Hebrews 9.24-28, Mark 12.38-44; What can coaching teach us about faith? Should all preachers wear robes in worship? How can we cultivate cultures of call? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Joanna Paysour. Joanna serves Trinity UMC and Greene Memorial UMC in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.
Nov 01, 2021•31 min
Ruth 1.1-18, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9.11-14, Mark 12.28-34; What can scripture tell us about the tenacity of human relationships? Why are there so many "bloody" hymns? How often should we talk about the atonement? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Joanna Paysour. Joanna serves Trinity UMC and Greene Memorial UMC in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.
Oct 25, 2021•33 min
Job 42.1-6, 10-17, Psalm 34.1-8, Hebrews 7.23-28, Mark 10.46-52; How important are podcast statistics? What does it look like to be in constant communion? How can be achieve faithful architecture? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Michel and Teer Hardy. Jason serves Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA and Teer serve Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Oct 18, 2021•33 min
Job 38.1-7, Psalm 104.1-9, 24, 35c, Hebrews 5.1-10, Mark 10.35-45; How important is the agency in scripture? What does majestic clothing look like? How is the cross a parody? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Michel and Teer Hardy. Jason serves Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA and Teer serve Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Oct 11, 2021•31 min
Job 23.1-9, 16-17, Psalm 22.1-15, Hebrews 4.12-16, Mark 10.17-31; Is it okay to go through a prayer drought? Where does faith begin? How can we be bold in our discipleship? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Seungsoo Jun. Seungsoo is the Associate Director of Serving Ministries for the Virginia Conference of the UMC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Oct 04, 2021•32 min
Job 1.1, 2.1-10, Psalm 26, Hebrews 1.1-4, 2.5-12, Mark 10.2-16; Can we really be honest in church? What does divine equity look like? Why is it so difficult to talk about divorce in church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Seungsoo Jun. Seungsoo is the Associate Director of Serving Ministries for the Virginia Conference of the UMC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Sep 27, 2021•41 min
Esther 7.1-6, 9-10; 9.20-22, Psalm 124, James 5.13-20, Mark 9.38-50; How important is biblical context? What does healing look like in the church today? How can we avoid theological stumbling blocks? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Todd Littleton. Todd is the pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Sep 20, 2021•29 min
Proverbs 31.10-31, Psalm 1, James 3.13-4.3, 7-8a, Mark 9.30-37; What can we make of the pronouns in Proverbs? Are we drowning in dopamine? Is peace really possible? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Todd Littleton. Todd is the pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Sep 13, 2021•32 min
