Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 | Psalm 77:13-20 | Romans 12:1-13 | Matthew 17:1-9

In today's episode we are talking about the Feast of the Transfiguration. Jesus is made dazzling white while Moses and Elijah appear with Him, and God speaks to say that this is God's Son "with whom I am well-pleased."

• How are we being called to be tranformed or transfigured? 
• When we come down the mountain after such a beautiful revelation, how are be called to go to work?

To learn more about the Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church by Wil Gafney, and the yearlong programming, Women of the Word, visit our website at daytonchristepiscopal.com

Isaiah 62:1-7, 12 | Psalm 146 | Revelation 12:1-6, 13-17 | Matthew 11:7-19

In today's episode we are talking about our own challenges with accepting the messengers and prophets that God sends us. In particular we are taking a look at Absalom Jones, and how his story is similar to the Gospel passage for this Sunday.

• How are our societal expectations challenged by how a prophet or messenger appear in our world? 
• What can we do to receive the Gospel when are distracted by how or who is delivering the message?

To learn more about the Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church by Wil Gafney, and our yearlong programming Women of the Word, visit
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This special 10th Episode of the Amplified Word takes a look at the lessons for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. The Feast of the Presentation is traditionally celebrated on February 2nd, and in the Orthodox Church marks the end of Christmastide. It is also referred to as Candlemas in some cultures.

Leviticus 12:1-8 | Psalm 48:1-3, 9-14 | 1 John 5:1-5 | Luke 2:22-38

2 Kings 5:1-4, 9-14 | 30 | Acts 16:16-24 | Matthew 9:18-26

In today's episode we talk about Womanist Theology. which is born out of the particular history and experience of Black Women in the United States. 

• Where do we see oppression in the Scriptures? What voices are overlooked or ignored?
• What can each of us do to sit in the uncomfortable space of listening to someone's pain as people of privilege? What can we do to Become Beloved Community?

To learn more about the Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church by Wil Gafney, and our yearlong programming Women of the Word, visit daytonchristepiscopal.com

2 Kings 5:1-4, 9-14 | Psalm 30 | Acts 16:16-24 | Matthew 9:18-26

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Isaiah 42:1-5, 10-16 | Psalm 107:1-9, 19-22 | James 1:17-21 | Matthew 8:14-22

In this episode we are talking about who God is and how that can be broadened by the language we use to talk about and to God. 

• How do we know God as we do now?
• How do we speak about God? What are some other names that we can imagine? Why do they matter?
• As we expand our language for God, how do the perspectives in our community help to lift up other names for God?

Isaiah 42:1-5, 10-16 | Psalm 107:1-9, 19-22 | James 1:17-21 | Matthew 8:14-22

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Tobit 13:11-17 | 22:23-31 | 1 Timothy 3:14-16 | Matthew 4:18-25

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Tobit 13:11-17 | Psalm 22:23-31 | 1 Timothy 3:14-16 | Matthew 4:18-25

In today's episode we talk about the power of names. 

• Each of us is called by God, by our own name, to the life of discipleship.
• Throughout Scripture we read many names, but who isn't named? And, what can that teach us about our own world where many go unnamed?
• What is the power of being named and of naming others?

To learn more about the Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church by Wil Gafney, and our yearlong programming Women of the Word, visit daytonchristepiscopal.com

Isaiah 2:1-5 | Psalm 57 | 2 Peter 1:16-21 | Matthew 3:1-17

In today's episode we talk about the Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan, and of our own participation in the work for justice and peace.

• What does it mean to be baptized? What must we do to live into our Baptismal promises throughout our life?
• To whom does the work of peace belong? How are we called to bring about the reign of peace described in Isaiah?

To learn more about the Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church by Wil Gafney, and our yearlong programming Women of the Word, visit daytonchristepiscopal.com