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 Freeman. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.
Judges 4.1-7, Psalm 123, 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11, Matthew 25.14-30; Should we judge the judges? What does ecclesial encouragement look like? Is there such thing as a non paradoxical parable? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lindsey Baynham Freeman. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Joshua 24.1-3a, 14-25, Psalm 78.1-7, 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18, Matthew 25.1-13; What are idols and what are we to do about them? How serious is the Gospel? Is there an explanation for every parable? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sara Keeling. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Joshua 3.7-17, Micah 3.5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2.9-13, Matthew 23.1-12; How powerful is praise? Why should Christians tell the truth? Should pastors get the best seats in the sanctuary? These questions and more on this epsiode of Strangely Warmed with guest Rev. Sarah Locke. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Deuteronomy 34.1-12, Psalm 90.1-6, 13-17, 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8, Matthew 22.34-46; How important is liturgical time? Is Moses a hero? What are the 3 simple rules of Methodism? 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. - 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 can help us...
Exodus 33.12-23, Psalm 99, 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10, Matthew 22.15-22; What's the perfect weather for running? How political is the Gospel? Is there a connection between discipleship and imitation? 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. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For pean...
Exodus 32.1-14, Psalm 106.1-6, 19-23, Philippians 4.1-9, Matthew 22.1-14; What are some contemporary golden calves? What does the word rectification mean within the church? What should we wear to weddings? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is the pastor of Walker Chapel UMC in Arlington, VA. 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...
Exodus 20.1-4, 7-9, 12-20, Psalm 19, Philippians 3.4b-14, Matthew 21.33-46; How cylicial is the church? Should we have the Ten Commandments memorized? Why does Jesus tell so many parables? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is the pastor of Walker Chapel UMC in Arlington, VA. 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...
Exodus 17.1-7, Psalm 78.1-4, 12-16, Philippians 2.1-13, Matthew 21.23-32; Why is water such a prevalent theme in scripture? What happens when we confess the lordship of Christ? Are the psalms Jesus' preferred playlist? 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. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Sub...
Exodus 16.2-15, Psalm 105.1-6, 37-45, Philippians 1.21-30, Matthew 20.1-16; Does every church have a Back-In-Egypt committee? How should we measure things in the church? Is all food holy? 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. - 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...
Exodus 14.19-31, Psalm 114, Romans 14.1-12, Matthew 18.21-35; What is it like switching churches? Are we allowed to skip over certain scriptures? Why do we fight about food so much? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is the pastor of Walker Chapel UMC in Arlington, VA. 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 c...
Exodus 12.1-14, Psalm 149, Romans 13.8-14, Matthew 18.15-20; How many times can we record this show? 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. 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 can h...
Exodus 3.1-15, Psalm 105.1-6, 23-26, 45b, Romans 12.9-21, Matthew 16.21-28; Why does God speak to Moses through a burning bush? Are we still subject to idolatry? Should preaching change within the walls of a prison? 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. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patr...
Exodus 1.8-2.10, Psalm 124, Romans 12.1-8, Matthew 16.13-20; Does the Bible have any examples of good parenting? How important is morning prayer? How can we actualize our baptisms in our day to day lives? 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. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscrib...
Genesis 45.1-15, Psalm 133, Romans 11.1-2a, 29-32, Matthew 15.10-28; How important is Augustine's Confessions? Has the church ever been unified? What does cancel culture look like in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with Matt Benton. Matt is the pastor of Bethel UMC in Woodbridge, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Genesis 37.1-4, 12-28, Psalm 105.1-6, 16-22, 45b, Romans 10.5-15, Matthew 14.22-33; Should the Bible come with a parental advisory? How important are our dreams? What does it mean to confess Jesus as Lord? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lauren Lobenhofer. Lauren is the lead pastor of Cave Spring UMC in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Su...
Genesis 32.22-31, Psalm 17.1-7, 15, Romans 9.1-5, Matthew 14.13-21; How important is the context of the text? Why is there so much division in scripture? How generous is God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lauren Lobenhofer. Lauren is the lead pastor of Cave Spring UMC in Roanoke, VA. 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, yo...
Genesis 29.15-28, Psalm 105.1-11, 45b, Romans 8.26-39, Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52; Should we be checking our weddings beds? What happens if you have a bad family tree? What does baking bread have to do with the Kingdom of God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Becom...
Genesis 28.10-19a, Isaiah 44.6-8, Romans 8.12-25, Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43; Would Christians make for good time travelers? Should every service have an altar call? What's up with the parable of the weeds and the wheat? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli. 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 can help us out….we ...
Genesis 25.19-34, Psalm 119.105-112, Romans 8.1-11, Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23; How important are film scores? Is God in the business of election or rejection? How many meanings to the parables have? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh is the pastor of Trinity UMC in Orange, VA. 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 pea...
Genesis 24.34-38, 42-49, 58-67, Psalm 45.10-17, Romans 7.15-25a, Matthew 11.16-19, 25-30; How do we find the right spouse? Who prays the psalms? Are we our own worst enemies? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh is the pastor of Trinity UMC in Orange, VA. 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 can help u...
Genesis 22.1-14, Psalm 13, Romans 6.12-23, Matthew 10.40-42; Why are some texts so difficult to preach? What does it mean to be a slave of righteousness? How much should we focus on welcoming others in the name of Jesus? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Eric Anderson. Eric is the Director of Next Generation Ministries at Raleigh Court UMC in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on ...
Genesis 21.8-21, Psalm 86.1-10, 16-17, Romans 6.1b-11, Matthew 10.24-39; Is it possible to be elected and rejected at the same time? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? Why is there so much division in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Eric Anderson. Eric is the Director of Next Generation Ministries at Raleigh Court UMC in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuic...
Genesis 18.1-15, Exodus 19.2-8a, Romans 5.1-8, Matthew 9.35-10.8; What is lectio continua? Did John Calvin get something right? Why doesn't Paul talk about obedience? 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. - 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 can help u...
Genesis 12.1-9, Psalm 33.1-12, Romans 4.13-25, Matthew 9.9-13, 18-26; What is in the Bible? What sort of house is it to which the Bible is the door? And what sort of country is spread before our eyes when we throw the Bible open? 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 can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of s...
Genesis 1.1-2.4a, Psalm 8, 2 Corinthians 13.11-13, Matthew 28.16-20; Why do we have a Trinity Sunday? What do babes and infants have to do with theology? Is grace the most important word in the church? 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. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ Fo...
Acts 2.1-21, Psalm 104.24-34, 35b, 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13, John 20.19-23; How much do pastors change? What does it take to confess Jesus as Lord? What's the Good News of Pentecost? 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. - 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 can he...
Acts 1.6-14, Psalm 68.1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4.12-14, 5.6-11, John 17.1-11; What is stained glass language? Why does Jesus pray in the third person? Will there ever be unity in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastor of Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. 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 peanu...
Acts 17.22-31, Psalm 69.8-20, 1 Peter 3.13-22, John 14.15-21; Who do sermons belong to? Is suffering required for faith? How does baptism set us against the powers and principalities? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli and Brian Zahnd. 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 can help us out….we appreciate it mor...
Acts 7.55-60, Psalm 31.1-5, 15-16, 1 Peter 2.2-10, John 14.1-14; How many faithful films are there? Why do people cover their ears to the truth? How can we cultivate scripturally shaped imagination? 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. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to C...
