Is Luke's account of Jesus' birth one of the most over-interpreted passages ever or have we actually glossed over the details? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain how we often miss or ignore the political nature of this story, how it highlights Luke's theme of reversal, and how many of the details we assume about Jesus' birth are incorrect.

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As Advent comes to a close, our focus shifts to Mary and Elizabeth, two women we don't talk about nearly enough. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy talk about the Old Testament connections to Elizabeth and Mary's songs of joy, dive into their mystical experiences, and highlight Mary's radical proclamation.

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We're sticking with John the Baptist for one more week and this time his words are a mix of warnings and advice. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain why some of this passage's dark language is actually a good thing and caution how poor interpretation of it can shackle people.

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This week, John the Baptist is calling everyone back to the wilderness to repent. Peter Walsh, John Kennedy, and Elizabeth Garnsey examine how John the Baptist still challenges us to turn from our current habits and live an authentic life.

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In this week's Gospel lesson, Jesus has some dire predictions...but he also doesn't want us to worry about it. As we begin Advent and a new liturgical year, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy offer different approaches to Jesus' prophetic words and caution against trying to force these events to happen in today's world.

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The Gospel reading for Christ the King features a clash between Pilate and Jesus and raises the question of whether Jesus is a king and, if so, what his kingdom is. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain the significance of this kingdom, the truth Jesus testifies to, and how his message has been a challenge to tyrants throughout history.

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This week, some apocalyptic predictions from Jesus spark a debate on the podcast about whether the violence of the Bible is really divine judgement. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy take a closer look at how Jesus' predictions about the temple falling were bad news in his time but good news in Mark's, how Christians underestimate the importance of these events, and how Jesus became the new temple.

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This week, Jesus has some harsh criticism for the scribes and high praise for a poor widow. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss how the widow's offering exposed temple corruption and the exploitation of those in need, and what it means for us today.

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This week's Gospel reading is packed with emotion! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy break down all the reactions surrounding the death of Lazarus, including those of Jesus himself. What can we learn from the weeping and wailing of Mary and Martha, and what does this story teach us about death?

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The Very Rev. Andrew McGowan, Dean and President of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University, joins "Rev'd Up for Sunday". This week's Gospel lesson brings up themes of faith and spiritual blindness. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, John Kennedy, and Dean McGowan take a closer look at just what Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, saw in Jesus and what this lesson reveals about his identity as the Messiah. Plus, listen to Dean McGowan reflect on what insights he has gained from reading Mark's Gospel.

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