Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study

Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study episodes:

• 11.05.2023

  Romans Ep. 6: Chapters 12-13

  In Chapter 13, we find what Scott characterizes as one of America’s great “prop Bible verses.” St. Paul talks about respecting authority, and emphasizes that God is in control.  Nostra aetate This is a public episode. If you’d like...

  
• 10.29.2023

  Romans Ep. 5: Chapters 9-11

  St. Paul attempts to define Israel and address the issue of those in the Jewish community who have not accepted the Messiah. Scott warns that these chapters of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans have been at the root of antisemitism. ...

  
• 10.25.2023

  Romans: Send us your questions!

  We’re opening the comments for each episode of this season of Sunday School. Please, share with us any questions you may have about St. Paul and his letter to the Romans. We’ll bring a few of your questions to...

  
• 10.22.2023

  Romans Bonus: Wrestling with scripture

  Scott continues to address JD’s questions about Romans 5:20— and the relationship between law and sin.  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

  
• 10.22.2023

  Romans Ep. 4: Chapters 4-8

  In these chapters, St. Paul continues to build his argument about God’s faithfulness, using the stories of Abraham and the Exodus. He presents Abraham as a shared father in faith— to both Jewish Christians and the Gentiles. St. Paul also...

  
• 10.15.2023

  Romans Ep. 3: Chapters 1-3

  Scott talks with JD and Kate about the first chapters of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans, in which Paul writes about the universality of sin and the wrath of God. - The Apostle Paul, c. 1657 Rembrandt Righteousness of God =...

  
• 10.08.2023

  Romans Ep. 2: Chapters 14-16

  Scott begins this new season about St. Paul’s letter to the Romans at the very end— chapters 14-16. In these “so what?” chapters, St. Paul answers the question at the heart of the letter— can God be trusted?  - Reading...

  
• 10.01.2023

  Romans Ep. 1: An introduction

  JD Flynn and Scott Powell are back in the classroom— with special guest, Pillar producer Kate Olivera— to talk about the Book of Romans. This week, Scott talks about St. Paul and the nature of letters.  - The lives of the Twelve...

  
• 06.17.2023

  The Psalms - Book V

  In this final episode of our season about the psalms, Scott and JD talk about Book V— the “Now What?” psalms. In Book V, Israel praises God and reflects on the symbols of its identity.  The symbols of Israel include...

  
• 06.10.2023

  The Psalms: Book IV

  In Book IV of the Psalms, Israel reflects on the Exodus as they continue to wrestle with the loss of the kingdom and what that loss means for God’s kingship.  This is a public episode. If you’d like to...

  
• 06.03.2023

  The Psalms: Book III

  Scott talks with JD about Book III of the Psalms. In Book III, Israel reckons with the loss of the kingdom.  - Scott suggests the following psalms of lament: 74, 77, 79, 80, 88 Scott references the Catechism of the...

  
• 05.20.2023

  The Psalms: Book II

  Scott talks with JD about the dramatic imagery of the psalms, the relationship between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of Israel and how we can approach psalms about vengeance.  - Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis ...

  
• 05.13.2023

  The Psalms: Book I

  Scott and JD dive into Book I of the Psalms. Scott explores the themes of lament and praise, faith and hope. He also talks about the terms ‘Torah’ and ‘messiah.’ - The Red Wheelbarrow by William Carlos Williams This is...

  
• 05.06.2023

  An introduction to the Psalms

  Join JD Flynn and Scott Powell for this new season of Sunday School, all about the Book of Psalms. In this episode, Scott talks about the function of the psalms— and their place in Scripture. - Show notes: ...

  
• 12.10.2022

  Advent: Simeon and Anna

  Scott and JD talk about the Presentation, the Magi and the role of prophets. The readings for this episode are Luke 2: 22-40. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

  
• 12.03.2022

  Advent: Joseph and Mary

  Scott and JD talk about the Visitation, the Annunciation and the circumstances of the birth of Jesus. The readings for this episode are Luke 1: 26-56 and Luke 2: 1-21. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this...

  
• 11.26.2022

  Advent: Elizabeth and Zechariah

  Scott and JD kick off this three-episode Advent miniseries with the story of Zachariah and Elizabeth, from the Gospel of Luke. The readings for this episode are Luke 1: 5-23, 57-80. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss...

  
• 11.06.2022

  Mark: 14-16

  Scott talks about the woman at Bethany, the Last Supper and one of the lesser known feasts in Judaism in this final episode about the Gospel of Mark. Join us in learning all about the infancy narratives in Season 2...

  
• 10.29.2022

  Mark 9: 1-13, 11-13

  Scott talks with JD about the Transfiguration, Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and the eschatological discourse. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

  
• 10.23.2022

  Mark 6: 30-56, 7-10

  Scott talks about bread, deafness and blindness, and clean and unclean. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

  
• 10.16.2022

  Mark 3-5, 6: 1-30

  Scott takes a deep dive into Mark: 3-5 and 6: 1-30, including the parable of the sower and the seed and a reflection on Mary. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

  
• 10.09.2022

  Mark: 1-2

  Scott talks with JD about the first two chapters of the Gospel of Mark, including Jesus’ baptism, the temptation in the wilderness and something called the messianic secret. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with...

  
• 10.09.2022

  An introduction to the Gospel of Mark

  Scott gives an introduction to the Gospel of Mark, which is the focus of the first season of Sunday School. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

  
• 10.05.2022

  Introducing: Sunday School

  Sunday School is a new Catholic bible study podcast, presented by The Pillar. Join Pillar Editor-in-Chief JD Flynn as he learns about Scripture with Biblical Scholar Dr. Scott Powell. Season 1 will focus on The Gospel of Mark. This is...