Week 4 of "Rev'd Up for Lent 2024"
Do you struggle with the idea of who Jesus is? This week's Gospel reading jumps into a conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, someone who struggled to grasp what Jesus was teaching. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy break down this passage that includes one of the most quoted Bible verses ever.

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Week 3 of "Rev'd Up for Lent 2024"
What would Jesus do? According to John's Gospel, the answer might not always be as peaceful as we think. Peter Walsh is joined by Rob Schwartz as they try to make sense of the commotion Jesus causes. Plus, what does Jesus mean by calling himself the new temple?

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Week 2 of "Rev'd Up for Lent 2024"
The Gospel passage this week is a doozie! Jesus lays out the cost of discipleship and the harsh reality of what's about to happen. Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey contemplate how radical Jesus' call was to take up a cross rather than a sword, and how this forces us to think about the violence we commit against one another.

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Week 1 of "Rev'd Up for Lent 2024". 
Mark's Gospel wastes no time thrusting Jesus into the action. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy look at the evolution of Satan and what he represents, as well as why we need to reclaim "spiritual combat". 

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Who can save us from the confusing clash of Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day? Peter Walsh and John Kennedy break down the Gospel reading for Ash Wednesday and discuss whether piety is a matter of the heart or just a performance. They also discuss the pressure to impress people, how Lent sets us free, and what makes Ash Wednesday so popular.

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What are we to make of a glowing Jesus, the reappearance of two dead prophets, and a cloud displaying some unusual behavior? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the events of the Transfiguration and what it means for Mark's community and all of us. 

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If you've felt put down or demonized, this is the episode for you. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy use the lens of Jesus' miracles to explore how he lifted people up, what his Messianic secret meant, and how he taught us to serve others.

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In today's reading, Jesus doesn't just get the people's attention...demons are taking notice as well! Peter Walsh and John Kennedy look at how this one passage sets a lot in motion for the rest of Mark's Gospel. After that, they dive into the world of the demonic and share their thoughts and experiences with exorcisms.

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What is it about Jesus that convinces a bunch of fishermen to join him and "fish for people" instead? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy ponder the ways this story mirrors other call stories like "Elijah and Elisha" and push back against some Christian phrases that are often misused or misunderstood.

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Today's Gospel reading picks up in the early days of Jesus' ministry and people are beginning to follow him. But not everyone, it seems, is impressed. Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey explain the skepticism around Jesus, how he always sees a person's truth, and how Jesus calls us to have an epiphany of our own.

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