Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Christ the King Sunday 11/20-11/26: Jeremiah 23:16; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:35-43. They discuss the prophetic condemnation of unjust and exploitative shepherds, the promise for a righteous and saving Messianic judge, the magnitude of the Incarnation and God's fullness embodied in Jesus, and the evergreen human impulse to make Jesus into the King we think He should be...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 28, the Sunday between 11/6-11/12: Malachi 3:13-4:6; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-16; Luke 21:5-19. They discuss Malachi's prophetic rebuke, creation's Psalm, Paul's exhortation to the Thessalonians Christians & Jesus' warnings to be attentive to Him. --Fleming Rutledge's book on Advent Notes: --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Pentecost --2019 Book of Common Pray...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 27, the Sunday between 11/6-11/12: Job 19:23-27a; Psalm 17; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5; Luke 20:27-38. They discuss Job's declaration of faith, David's prayer for deliverance, Paul's closing blessings & Jesus' teaching on marriage & the resurrection. Mentioned in the episode: --Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understandings of Jesus' Death, by: And...

Send us a text Note: We have had some unexpected travel delays and were unable to record during our usual recording time. So we are reposting S1 Year C Proper 26. Thanks for joining us! In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 26 (Year C in the lectionary cycle): Luke 19:1-10; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Psalm 119:137-144; Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4. In this episode we discuss Zaccheus' penitence, Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians, the Psalmist's confessional prayers, and Habakkuk...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 25, the Sunday between 10/23-10/29: Jeremiah 14: (1-6) 7-10, 19-22; Psalm 84; 2 Timothy 4:6-18; Luke 18:9-14. They discuss the longing for deliverance and safety in God's house, Paul's personal closing thoughts to Timothy, and Jesus' parable about self-righteousness and humility. Mentioned in the episode: --The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible --Beth Moore's Entrusted B...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 24, the Sunday between 10/16-10/22: Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8. They discuss the story of Jacob wrestling with God, Timothy's commissioning for ministry, and Jesus' parable of the unjust judge. Mentioned in the episode: --The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible --Beth Moore's Entrusted Bible study on 2 Timothy --Marissa's article on p...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 23, the Sunday between 10/2-10/8: Ruth 1:1-19a; Psalm 113; 2 Timothy 2:1-15; Luke 17:5-10. They discuss the story of Naomi and Ruth, Paul's letter to Timothy, and the healing of the Samaritan leper. Mentioned in the episode: --The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible --Beth Moore's Entrusted Bible study on 2 Timothy --Canterbury House offerings --Link to sermon for Proper 2...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 22, the Sunday between 10/2-10/8: Habakkuk 1:1-13, 2:1-4; Psalm 37:1-17; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10. They discuss Habakkuk's lament over violence, the Psalmist's reminder to feed on faithfulness and integrity rather than frustration and anger, and Jesus' story about unprofitable servants. Mentioned in the episode: --The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible --Beth Moore'...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 21, the Sunday between 9/11-9/17: Amos 6:1-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:11-19; Luke 16:19-31. They discuss Amos' woes to the complacent, the Psalmist's hope in God, Paul's exhortation to contentment, and Jesus' parable of Lazarus and Dives. Mentioned in the episode: --The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Notes: --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Pentecost --2019 Book ...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 20, the Sunday between 9/11-9/17: Amos 8:4-12; Psalm 138; 1 Timothy 2:1-7 (8-15); Luke 16:1-13. They discuss Amos' prophetic warning against greed & exploitation, Paul's exhortation to prayer, and Jesus' parable of the shrewd manager. Mentioned in the episode: --International Justice Mission --The Justice of Jesus: Reimagining Your Church's Life Together to Pursue Liber...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 19, the Sunday between 9/11-9/17: Exodus 32:1, 7-14; Psalm 51:1-17; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10. They discuss the Lord's long-suffering compassion and mercy on display: to the wilderness generation, a penitent David, Paul the worst of sinners, & the religious leaders angry about Jesus' interaction with sinners. --Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied S...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 18, the Sunday between 9/4-9/10: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon; Luke 14:25-33. They discuss the invitation to, the cost of, and the impact of loving God and walking in His ways. Notes: --I mentioned a commentary on Philemon by: Dr. Esau McCaulley - forthcoming from Zondervan. --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Pentecost --2019 Book of Common Prayer Pentecost:...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 17, the Sunday between 8/21-8/27: Ecclesiasticus 10:7-18; Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8; Luke 14:1, 7-14. They discuss wisdom and wealth, the security of the Lord's goodness, and Jesus' confrontation of and invitation for religious leaders. Notes: --Bible project podcast on the Apocrypha --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Pentecost --2019 Book of Common Prayer ...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 16, the Sunday between 8/21-8/27: Isaiah 28:14-22; Psalm 46; Hebrews 12: (15-17) 18-29; Luke 13:22-30. They discuss the imagery of "the 46th," the drama of Hebrews 12, and Jesus' strong invitation for religious people to enter his house. Notes: --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Pentecost --2019 Book of Common Prayer Pentecost: A Day of Power for All People, by: ...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 15, the Sunday between 8/14-8/20: Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 12:1-14; Luke 12:49-56. They discuss the Lord's declarations to false prophets, Hebrews 12's encouragement to believers that the God who raises the dead can use the suffering they experience for their maturation & growth, and Jesus' eagerness for justice. Notes: Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varie...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 14, the Sunday between 8/7-8/13: Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:(1-9) 10-21; Hebrews 11:1-16; Luke 12:32-40. They discuss God's promise to Abram, lives marked by loyalty to God, and Jesus' teaching to be watchful and ready. Notes: --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Pentecost --2019 Book of Common Prayer Pentecost: A Day of Power for All People, by: Emilio Alvarez Audio Serm...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 13, the Sunday between 7/31-8/6: Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11; Psalm 49:1-12 (13-21); Colossians 3:5-17; Luke 12:13-21. They discuss the ephemeral nature of wealth, the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, the transforming work of Christ, and Jesus' invitation to generosity. Notes: Aaron notes: "I have enjoyed this book so far, but it focuses on only one aspect of Ecclesiastes—keeping death i...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 12, the Sunday between 7/17-7/23: Genesis 18:20-33; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 11:1-13. They discuss Abraham's intercession for Sodom & Gomorrah, gnosticism in Colossae, and Jesus' teaching on prayer. Notes: Ari Lamm's reflection on Sarah's laughter Nobody's Mother, by: Sandra L. Glahn --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Pentecost --2019 Book of Common Pray...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 11, the Sunday between 7/17-7/23: Genesis 18:1-14; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:21-29; Luke 10:38-42. They discuss Sarah's laughter, the theme of hospitality and being a guest, Paul's letter to the Colossians, and Jesus in the home of Mary and Martha. Notes: Ari Lamm's reflection on Sarah's laughter --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Pentecost --2019 Book of Common Prayer P...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 10, the Sunday between 7/10-7/16: Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-14 (15-21); Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37. They discuss the promise of God's life-giving ways, the Psalmist's declaration of trust in God's goodness, Paul's commendation and prayer for the church at Colossae, and Jesus' teaching about compassion, mercy & love in the story of the Good Samaritan. Notes: ...