Do you remember the nativity story from the Gospel of Matthew? Probably not because it includes none of the things that just came to your mind.  Let's dive into the real story with Pastor Sarah Garrett Krey.  For those that follow along in church, this is the gospel lesson for Sunday, December 18, 2023, Advent 3.

Pastor Jason and I dig deep into some hard topics in this episode.  Topics like Jim Crow laws, incarceration, school shootings, and our uncomfortably offensive God.  The God that liberates and fights oppression.  The conversation discusses Psalm 146:5-10 for Sunday December 11, 2022, Advent 3.

Repent or die!  Becoming raw and uncomfortable is what John the Baptist is calling for, but like, how raw?  Being vulnerable is hard with others, with ourselves, and with God.  Pastor Kelsey and I dig into Matthew 3:1-12 for Sunday, December 4, 2023.

Season 2 kicks off with Advent!  Preparing for baby Jesus... right? Maybe? Maybe it's something else!  We chat about Matthew 24:36-44 and the real Noah's ark story, rapture theology, and preparing for the coming Christ.

Season 2 is finally here and you might notice some changes!  Listen to our exciting update for your favorite Bible podcast.  Check out our new website at tenfootpolepodcast.com and sign up for email notifications of new episodes and online content.  Season 2 starts on November 22nd, stay tuned!  

Jesus talking about those birth pangs. Can we relate? Things may be hard, but it will get better! Pastor Bre Roberts and I talk about Mark 13:1-8 for Sunday, November 14th, 2021.  This is the final episode of season 1.  Happy holidays and see you in 2022!

Joining me on this episode is Bishop Bill Gohl.  We talk about the upcoming church holiday of Reformation, it's meaning and how it can continue to shape our lives.  We talk about the gospel lesson, John 8:31-36, for Reformation Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Bart owns his needs to be healed and Jesus sees him.  What are our needs that need to be seen? Where are we silenced by social norms?  We dive into Mark 10:46-52 for Sunday, October 24, 2021 to find out. 

Conversations about the money and the Bible are uncomfortable... So is what Jesus has to say.  Let's dive into Mark 10:17-31 with Pastor Kelsey Brown for Sunday October 10, 21 on this uncomfortable topic!

We take on a tough topic that makes most people uncomfortable: divorce and the church. What does Jesus say? And maybe how Jesus can give a word of grace and hope. We talk about Mark 10:2-16, the Gospel lesson for Sunday, October 3, 2021.