NOTES, QUOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY

• Gospel Reading: Luke 12:32-40 Storing treasure in barns
• Second Reading:  Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Isaiah’s first oracle

TIME STAMPS

• Gospel Reading 4:33
• Second Reading 24:00

GUEST CO-HOST: Melissa Meyers

• Melissa Meyers is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and has grown up in the Northern Illinois area and attended school in the Midwest.  Freeport She has served appointments in the Northern IL Conference (which most have been Faith United Methodist Churches!)  Melissa is passionate about ministry in the 21st century, connecting generations together, creativity, spending time with her nieces & nephew, and pop culture. It is her not-so-secret desire to have her own reality show someday. You can find her on most social media platforms @pastormelissa.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY

• 5:33 Gospel reading: Luke 12:13-21 Storing treasure in barns
• 25:24 Second reading:  Hosea 11:1-11 God’s parental compassion

SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST: Will Ed Green

• Rev. Will Ed Green is an Arkansan in diaspora, cat dad to two Siamese cats, and an out-and-proud queer clergy person currently serving as the Lead Pastor of Silver Spring United Methodist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Will is particularly passionate about plumbing the depths of the Biblical texts as a wellspring of hope, inspiration, and holy instigation for the work of justice, mercy, and inclusion. When he’s not at work, you’ll routinely find him in a kayak, on a hiking trail, or putzing around resale shops for his next furniture refinishing project. 

NOTES AND COMMENTARY

• Gospel Reading: Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches how to pray
• Second Reading:  Hosea 1:2-10 Hosea’s odd marriage

GUEST CO-HOST:

• Rev. Will Ed Green

TIME STAMPS:

• Gospel Reading: 2:27
• Second Reading: 26:16

BIBLE STUDY NOTES, QUOTES, AND LINKS

• Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42  Mary and Martha
• Second Reading Amos 8:1-12 a basket of summer fruit

TIME STAMPS:

• Gospel Reading - 3:00
• Second Reading - 20:46

SPECIAL GUEST HOST: Will Ed Green

• Rev. Will Ed Green is an Arkansan in diaspora, cat dad to two Siamese cats, and an out-and-proud queer clergy person currently serving as the Lead Pastor of Silver Spring United Methodist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Will is particularly passionate about plumbing the depths of the Biblical texts as a wellspring of hope, inspiration, and holy instigation for the work of justice, mercy, and inclusion. When he’s not at work, you’ll routinely find him in a kayak, on a hiking trail, or putzing around resale shops for his next furniture refinishing project. 

BIBLE STUDY NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTS

• Gospel Reading: Luke 10:25-37  
• Second Reading: Amos 7:7-17 

TIME STAMPS:

• Gospel Reading: 5:24
• Hebrew Bible Reading: 28:51

GUEST CO-HOST: Will Ed Green

Rev. Will Ed Green is an Arkansan in diaspora, cat dad to two Siamese cats, and an out-and-proud queer clergy person currently serving as the Lead Pastor of Silver Spring United Methodist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Will is particularly passionate about plumbing the depths of the Biblical texts as a wellspring of hope, inspiration, and holy instigation for the work of justice, mercy, and inclusion. When he’s not at work, you’ll routinely find him in a kayak, on a hiking trail, or putzing around resale shops for his next furniture refinishing project. 

BIBLE STUDY NOTES, QUESTIONS, AND LINKS

• Gospel Reading begins at 12:28:  Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 The Sending and Return of the 72
• Second Reading begins at 38:28: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Elisha heals Naaman

STUDY NOTES AND COMMENTARY

• Gospel Reading:  Luke 9:51-62 Jesus heads toward Jerusalem
• Second Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Elijah hitches a ride
• Epistle Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 with Chris Strickland

NOTES AND COMMENTARY

• Gospel Reading: Luke 8:26-39 The Gerasene and the pigs
• Second Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-15 Elijah hears God in the quiet
• Epistle Reading: Galatians 3:23-29 neither Jew nor Greek

Special Guest Co-Host: Terrell Carter

• Terrell Carter, DMin, is a minister, nonprofit executive, and educator residing in St. Louis, MO. For 30 years, he has filled multiple positions in traditional church contexts, including pastor. In addition to his ministry experience, Terrell has served three community development corporations as executive director. He has also held various positions within higher education, including as professor and vice president. He regularly contributes to the broader church life through his writings, which include multiple books and monthly columns in faith-based and secular sources. 

Robb McCoy and special guest co-host Terrell Carter discuss John 16:12-15 and Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31.

NOTES AND COMMENTARY

Terrell Carter, DMin, is a minister, nonprofit executive, and educator residing in St. Louis, MO. For 30 years, he has filled multiple positions in traditional church contexts, including pastor. In addition to his ministry experience, Terrell has served three community development corporations as executive director. He has also held various positions within higher education, including as professor and vice president. He regularly contributes to the broader church life through his writings, which include multiple books and monthly columns in faith-based and secular sources. 

• Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 8:14-17 with Mason Parks
• Gospel Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost and Peter’s Sermon
• Second Reading: John 14:8-17, 25-27 Jesus promises the Advocate