On this episode of GoodTheology, a listener's question had us so intrigued that it totally sidelined our sermon and scripture reading and we called in reinforcements to tackle it. One of our listeners asks us, why do call-and-response prayers matter, and what if the prayers we hear are in a language we don't understand? 

It's a great complex question—and one that could take weeks to answer—but Fr. Jeremy tries to give it a go with our special guest, Chaplain Josh Jeffreys. 

As always we first center ourselves and our intensions with the following prayer: 

Our Ears To Hear You. Our Eyes to See You. Our Behavior to Share You. Glory be to you God. Source of All-Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 

On this episode we learn about our pride and its theological implications on approaching God. Our scripture this episode comes from Mark 7:24-37. They are read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo040

Also on this episode we answer a question from a listener who wants to know about attending church. 

As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to [email protected] or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life

Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode we get back to basics and talk about "good" theology and the purpose of the podcast. Our scripture this episode comes from Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. They are read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo039

As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to [email protected] or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life

Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this special episode of GoodTheology we forgo our message and welcome both Sam Mitchell, the pastor of Chesapeake City UMC, and Joshua Jeffreys, the Jewish chaplain at the University of Richmond as we delve into the important and powerful topic of manna—bread from heaven. Our scripture this episode comes from Exodus 16:11-15 and John 6:28-35. They are read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo038

As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to [email protected] or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life

Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This episode's theme comes from the Gospel according Mark 6:30-32 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo037

This episode is sectioned into two parts. In the first half of this episode, our message is provided by Father Jeremy. In the second half Fr. Jeremy is joined by Pastor Sam Mitchel (of Chesapeake City UMC) to go down the rabbit hole in discussing the scripture.

As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to [email protected] or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life

Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This episode's theme comes from the Epistle to the Hebrews 11:8-16 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo036

This episode is sectioned into three parts. In the first part, our message is provided by Father Jeremy. In the second part Fr. Jeremy and Chaplain Josh Jeffreys (23:45) go down the rabbit hole in discussing this episode's theme and in the third part we are led through the spiritual practice of Gratitude (40:00).

As Always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to [email protected] or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life

Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This episodes theme comes from the Book of Job 38:1-11 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo035

This episode is sectioned into three parts. In the first part, our message is provided by Father Jeremy. In the second part Fr. Jeremy and Pastor Sam go down the rabbit hole in discussing this episode's theme and in the third part we are led through the spiritual practice of grateful awareness. 

As Always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to [email protected] or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life

Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This episodes theme comes from 2nd Corinthians 4:16-18. It is read from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translation and is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo034

This episode is sectioned into three parts. In the first part, our message is provided by Father Jeremy. In the second part we are guided through the spiritual practice of breathing through prayer and then in the third part Fr. Jeremy and Pastor Sam go down the rabbit hole in discussing this episode's theme. 

As Always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to [email protected] or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life

Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

In honor of the Feast of the Pentecost, on this episode of GoodTheology we talk about Change. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from the Acts of the Apostles (2:1-21). It is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation and is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo033

We would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to [email protected] or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life

Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

In honor of the Feast of the Ascension, on this episode of GoodTheology we talk about the Ascension of Jesus. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from both the Gospel of Luke (24:48-53) and the Acts of the Apostles (1:6-11). It is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation and is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo032

We would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to [email protected] or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life

Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.