Saint Lukes Episcopal Church

The king with such potential gets bored to the point he makes a big mistake, and the story of Bathsheba becomes a story of shame as a catalyst for courage.

In this podcast series we will look at unlikely people and surprising stories of greatness, often measured against conventional norms.

This episode uses a battle as a backdrop for greatness, pitting a boy against a giant and a lesson in trusting against all odds.

In this podcast series, we will look at unlikely people and surprising stories of greatness, often measured against conventional norms. 

This episode introduces us to Paul, recast less as a preacher and more of a businessman with a world changing idea. Paul's genius is revealed as he brings the news of Jesus' resurrection to a waiting world.

In this podcast series, we will look at unlikely people and surprising stories of greatness, often measured against conventional norms. 

This episode covers the life of Moses, a reluctant leader whose singular vision saves the day, and becomes a case study in "leading through ingratitude!" Moses' tenacity in the face of disappointment makes him truly great.

In this podcast series, we will look at unlikely people and surprising stories of greatness, often measured against conventional norms. 

This episode covers the life of Jacob, a man whose name means "trickster," and though beginning his own story with a dark secret becomes, in time, truly great.

Gospels are not merely newspaper reports but rather an artful retelling with a theological point. Luke's account has a unique "turn" in the ninth chapter where the story becomes a long last journey to the cross. This podcast will look at three features that give meaning to the "turn."

Mark's Gospel is the oldest, the shortest, and the most intentional, introducing a new genre of literature called a "sandwich" to tell the story of Jesus. By inserting a new story in between one already told, the "sandwich" offers new clarity and application for today.

Throughout the Old Testament, mountains are markers, symbols of Holy Ground and even the home of God. Matthew's Gospel, being written for a Jewish Christian audience, uses the image of mountains the same way. We will look at how the Gospel mirrors all that has gone before, with mountains.

This podcast looks at the life of Pontius Pilate, one of history's most controversial figures for his role in the Crucifixion of Jesus. Specifically, we will answer this question: "How did Jesus' enemies secure an appointment before a Roman governor in order to kill an innocent rabbi from Galilee?" The answer might surprise you.

Luke Chapter 15 is about lost things, a lost sheep and lost coin. This podcast explores ways to be lost.