TEN FOOT POLE

This episode talks about the 4th of July, American culture of strength and weakness, not having it all together, and our identity as children of God for Sunday, July 4th, 2021 based on 2 Corinthians 12:2-10.

This episode is pretty much what the title says.  We dive into Mark 5:21-43 and talk about how Jesus helps a woman who has had a period for 12 years.  There is a lot that we don't talk about and this is definitely at the top of the list.  RCL for Sunday, June 27, 2021.

In this episode we talk about views of creation, God's role, and how humans just might not be the center of the universe... gasp!  Our reading for this episode is Job 38:1-11 for Sunday, June 20th.

This episode dives into some deep questions about the after life, different historical perspectives, and what the Bible has to say about it.  We will talk about 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 for Sunday, June 13, 2021. 

This episode dives into the story where the first couple eat the forbidden fruit and how this has played out in sexism throughout history.  The Bible passage is Genesis 3:8-15 for Sunday, May 6, 2021.  Link to article mentioned by Dr. Shawna Dolansky: https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-immortal-myth-of-adam-and-eve

This episode dives into the story of Nicodemus and the John 3:16, concepts of being born again, and views from Queer Theology.  This coincides for the Gospel lesson of the RCL for May 30, 2021.  The two book recommendations mentioned are: Reforming Sodom: Protestants and the Rise of Gay Rights by Heather White and Walking the Bridgeless Canyon: Repairing the Breach Between the Church and the LGBT Community by Kathy Baldock.

This episode is about Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021 focusing on Acts 2:1-21.  We will dive into the history of Pentecostalism in the United States, the origins of their version of speaking in tongues, and the conservative Evangelical presence in the military with 1st Lieutenant Andrew Berdahl, Army Chaplain Candidate.

*Andrew’s opinions are his own and he in no way speaks on behalf of the Army, the Chaplain Corps, or the PA National Guard 

This episode talks a lot about life: our current situation, Christian Nationalism, and our calling as followers of Jesus with Pastor Brad Fuerst from LuMin at the University of Texas.  We talk about 1 John 5:9-13 for Sunday May 16, 2021, Easter 7B.

This episode dives into the topic of "speaking in tongues" and the first gentiles to have this super power.  This is based on Acts 10:44-48 for Sunday May 9, 2021, Easter 6B.

This episode dives into the Gospel of John 15:1-8 about some vines and branches for RCL 5th Sunday after Easter Year B, May 2, 2021.