Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the second Sunday of Christmas: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84 Ephesians 1:3-14; Luke 2:41-52. They discuss the Lord's generosity as seen in abundant feasting, provision of shelter & spiritual inheritance and consider 12 year-old Jesus' time in the temple. Notes: --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Christmas --2019 Book of Common Prayer The Supper of the Lamb: A Cu...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the first Sunday of Christmas: Isaiah 61:10-62:5; Psalm 147:12-20; Galatians 3:23-4:7; John 1:1-18. They discuss the garden & restoration imagery of Isaiah, the guardianship metaphors of Galatians, and the way God's glory is fully revealed in Jesus Christ. Notes: --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Christmas --2019 Book of Common Prayer The Bible Project Christmas: S...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 4: Isaiah 7:10-17; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25. They discuss the narrative imagery of the virgin birth, the vanity of idolatry, and Joseph's point of view on the nativity. Notes: --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Advent --2019 Book of Common Prayer The Bible Project Dwell's series with Malcolm Guite Advent Resources Interested in the virtual book group for...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 3: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Psalm 85; Philippians 4:4-9; Luke 3:7-20. They discuss the joyful imagery of the Lord's deliverance, Paul's encouragement to the Philippians and John the Baptist's announcement of the Good News. Notes: --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Advent --2019 Book of Common Prayer The Bible Project Mary and Elizabeth image Advent Resources Interested in ...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 2: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-15 (16-19); Romans 15:1-13; Matthew 3:1-12. They discuss the poetic and prophetic vision of the Messianic King, Paul's exhortation to humility and unity, and John the Baptist's call for repentance. Notes: --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Pentecost --2019 Book of Common Prayer The Bible Project Kingdom, Grace & Judgment: Paradox, Outr...

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 1: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 24:29-44. They discuss the theme of the mountain of the Lord and readiness for the Lord's return by putting off the deeds of darkness and putting on the light. Notes: --Dwell App --Prayers of the People for Pentecost --2019 Book of Common Prayer The Bible Project The Bible Project: Mountain of the Lord Kingdom, Grace &...

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: ...