We're beginning the season of Lent with a familiar story: Jesus goes into the wilderness for 40 days and is tempted by the devil. John Kennedy is joined by Rob Schwartz, St. Mark's Digital Missioner, to take us deeper into the three tests Jesus faces. What does this reveal about Jesus' identity, his future, and our own temptations to stray from the Spirit?

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Jesus wants us to be pious...but in secret? Peter Walsh is joined by Rob Schwartz, St. Mark's Digital Missioner, for a special Ash Wednesday episode. They unpack Jesus' advice in Matthew's Gospel and discuss how our religious practices can become a way to look good in front of others rather than to connect with God. The discussion also inspires Rob to share some of his own thoughts on prayer and the pressure to "do it the right way".

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It's the Transfiguration and the question of Jesus' identity has reached a fever pitch ! Peter Walsh and John Kennedy explain how this serves as a resurrection scene before the resurrection, how Jesus' prayer life was formative to who he was, and what is so unique about Luke's version of this story. Plus, Peter shares a story of being stunned into silence by an encounter with holiness.

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Continuing with the sermon on the plain, we get what may be Jesus' most practical advice. Peter Walsh and John Kennedy discuss what we need from our "divine physician", what it means to set ourselves apart from the ways of the world, and how imitating Christ is imitating God. Plus, Peter shares a powerful story about the freedom that comes from no longer judging others (while still naming unjust situations). 

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Jesus' sermon on the plain reveals blessings for some people and woes for others. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy talk about how this message lifts up the lowly and unknown, what makes Jesus a universal man of the people, and how we can emulate God's mercy.

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This week's Gospel lesson is all about catching fish and calling people. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the themes of calling those who feel unworthy, coming into contact with the divine, and having the humility to listen.

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What begins with the story of baby Jesus' presentation in the temple turns into a discussion filled with hidden meanings, dire predictions, and prophetic moments. Peter Walsh and John Kennedy highlight the unspoken comparisons between Jesus and other rules, what we learn about Mary and Joseph, and how this story characterizes Jesus as the new Samuel. Also, find out two of Peter's pet peeves regarding Christianity.

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In today's Gospel text, Jesus offers a shocking interpretation of Isaiah when teaching in his hometown. Elizabeth Garnsey and Rob Schwartz discuss the significance of the passages Jesus chose to read, what it says about him and his ministry, and how it signals a message of good news for everyone.

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Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine might make him a hit at parties but do we get distracted from what it's really pointing to? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the symbolism of the bridegroom, the role of wisdom, and whether Jesus is being rude to his mother.

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It's baptism day for Jesus and John the Baptist wants people to understand who's really the messiah. This week, Peter Walsh and John Kennedy discuss the initiation of Jesus' public ministry and the importance of cultivating a prayer life for ourselves. Also, did the Holy Spirit actually take the form of a dove?

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