What Bible verse was it where Jesus said to “Love the trolls?” Plus, reflections on the collect for proper 12, allegedly one of the most frequently memorized prayers (call us skeptical). Also: buy a lying down desk for Holli! This week’s collect: O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing … Continue reading The Collect Call: Jesus Said, “Love the Trolls” →

As the youth of the Diocese of West Missouri made their way east for a pilgrimage, they stopped for the night at the Episcopal Church of All Saints, Indianapolis, and we recorded a show. This week’s collect: Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but … Continue reading The Collect Call: For Peace (with the DioWeMo Youth) →

Your friends at the Acts 8 Movement are glad to offer the Episcopal Church a video for congregations to promote their church as kids start heading back to school. The video above is our gift to you. You may post it as is, or you can download a high resolution video to upload to your … Continue reading Your Church’s Free Welcome Video for Fall →

This coming Sunday is July 3…but avoid the temptation to use the Independence Day propers! This week’s collect: O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one … Continue reading The Collect Call: For Proper 9 →

Brendan geeks out over this collect, and Holli is like, meh. Also, an irreverent solution to how confusing it is to tell Elijah and Elisha apart. This week’s collect: Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to … Continue reading The Collect Call: For Proper 8 →

Does God really help and govern those set on the foundation of God’s loving-kindness? Plus, demons, pigs, and why people need to stop saying “you don’t have to check your brain at the door” of the Episcopal Church. This week’s collect: O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you … Continue reading The Collect Call: For Proper 8 →

St. Barnabas the Apostle was the wind beneath Paul’s wings…so we don’t really give him the attention he deserves. This week, we do what we can to rectify that.This week’s prayer: Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of … Continue reading The Collect Call: For the Feast of St. Barnabas →

Live from the eFormation 2016 conference at Virginia Theological Seminary – four podcasters reflect on some creative high points and how they came to be. Featuring Casey Fitzgerald of Story Divine, Mihee Kim-Kort of This Everyday Holy, Joe McGarry of Two Bald Pastors, and Brendan O’Sullivan-Hale of The Collect Call. Music by Aaron Devries, … Continue reading The Collect Call: Live from eFormation 2016 →

Wherein Brendan officially shows his age by revealing he knows how to read the Wall Street Journal on Snapchat, but can’t do anything else, Holli recommends a Britney Spears deep cut, and we also give trustworthy preaching advice. This week’s collect: O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think … Continue reading The Collect Call: Proper 5 →

This week we compare and contrast how God and Holli order their respective universes. Plus – Holli has a WELP moment with Galations, and Brendan picks a fight with the Revised Common Lectionary. This week’s collect: O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we … Continue reading The Collect Call: Proper 4 →