We talk the beginning of the gospel according to St. Mark, & revisit "Lo! He Comes to Clouds Descending". It's just soooo good that we had to spend time giving background on Charles Wesley, and exploring the rich scriptural tapestry that is this majestic Advent Carol. Enjoy!

Mark 1:1–8

Isaiah 40:1–11

We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Philip Thompson from Sioux Falls Seminary as we discuss the coming of the Son of Man in Mark 13, Advent in a culture impatient to move on to Christmas and the O Antiphons. Enjoy!

Mark 13:24–37

Advent Lessons and Carols

We lament our nixed family Thanksgiving plans, talk about the Sheep and the Goats and why it is NOT about our assurance of salvation, look forward to Christ the King Sunday, and humbly suggest a vision for Christian Masculinity that avoids the ruts of our current culture war. We welcome your feedback; let us know where you disagree. Enjoy!

Matthew 25:31–46

"What is it like to be a man?" Article quoted by Chris

Join us on Christopher's birthday(!) as we examine the parable of the talents. Next, we examine to link between corporate Holy Communion & the Communion of Saints. Christopher has finally shown "Fantastic Mr. Fox" to his kids, and we heartily recommend it. Wish Christopher a belated happy birthday, and enjoy!

Matthew 25:14–30

We talk parable of the 10 virgins. Next, we humbly offer thoughts on proper Christian stances regarding voting (please be gracious- we know some of you may disagree, and that's ok), and end by gushing over the start of Season 2 of The Mandalorian. Enjoy!

Matthew 25:1–13

We begin with Kirk stammering to capture the pure zaniness of Game 4 of the World Series, we talk the Beatitudes and ponder all the landmines therein for American Christians, and close with an exploration of All Saints Day, marveling at the St. John's "multitude that no man can number" and mark how important it is to honor those who came before. Enjoy!

World Series game 4 ending (watch it; it's worth it)

Matthew 5:1–12

Join us as we talk about Jesus teaching the great commandment, make sense of Jesus' quotation of Psalm 110, and give thanks for St. James of Jerusalem. We close with a deeper discussion of the Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15 and James' authoritative pronouncements. Enjoy!

Matthew 22:34–46

Join us as wrestle with Jesus' instruction to render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's. We also stop to smell the roses this week among the Saints on the church calendar: St. Edward the Confessor (unlike Kirk, actually go inside Westminster Abbey to see his shrine), the Oxford Martyrs, Ignatius of Antioch, & St. Luke the Evangelist. Enjoy!

Matthew 22:15–22

We talk about Kirk's 4 yr old daughter's musical betrayal, the parable of the wedding feast, and ask the question, "What is the Church?" in the context of being gathered in His house and bound together by His Word. Enjoy!

Matthew 22:1–14

Psalm 122 (available The Psalter – Psalms 101-150)

We talk about the difficulties of deadlines for Myers-Briggs P's, the parable of the tenants, muse on the intentional, divine beauty and providence of autumn, and subtle Christian undertones of Apple +'s "Ted Lasso". Enjoy!

Matthew 21:33–44

Psalm 118