

Strangely Warmed
Crackers and Grape Juice
A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice
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Jul 25, 2022 • 30min
8th Sunday After Pentecost [C] - The Good News Of Being A Burden
Hosea 11.1-11, Psalm 107.1-9, 43, Colossians 3.1-11, Luke 12.13-21; What does it look like to be a fool for Christ? How important in the grammar of faith? How do we know if we are part of the redeemed? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Peter Kwon. Peter is one of the pastors at Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Jul 18, 2022 • 36min
7th Sunday After Pentecost [C] - Erasing The Record
Hosea 1.2-10, Psalm 85, Colossians 2.6-19, Luke 11.1-13; What does it look like to pastor a football team? What is the one thing needful? Is the prosperity gospel Good News? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Wil Posey. Wil is the pastor of First UMC in Murphy, NC.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Jul 11, 2022 • 32min
6th Sunday After Pentecost [C] - The Sin Of Busyness
Amos 8.1-12, Psalm 52, Colossians 1.15-28, Luke 10.38-42; What does a basket of fruit have to do with the Gospel? Is baldness a punishment from God? What does it mean to pray with our feet? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Wil Posey. Wil is the pastor of First UMC in Murphy, NC.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Jul 4, 2022 • 32min
5th Sunday After Pentecost [C] - The Necessity of Judgment
Amos 7.7-17, Psalm 82, Colossians 1.1-14, Luke 10.25-37; What is a low anthropology? How important are holy friendships? What can the West Wing teach us about the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Matt Benton. Matt is the pastor of Bethel UMC in Woodbridge, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Jun 27, 2022 • 29min
4th Sunday After Pentecost [C] - Consequence Culture
2 Kings 5.1-14, Psalm 30, Galatians 6.1-16, Luke 10.1-11, 16-20; How important are the unnamed characters in the Bible? Is there such a thing as an inadequate prayer? What can weddings teach us about the kingdom of God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Matt Benton. Matt is the pastor of Bethel UMC in Woodbridge, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Jun 20, 2022 • 27min
3rd Sunday After Pentecost [C] - The Freedom Of The Christian
2 Kings 2.1-2, 6-14, Psalm 77.1-2, 11-20, Galatians 5.1, 13-25, Luke 9.51-62; Does Elijah actually pass the mantle to Elisha? What does freedom look like for a Christian? How serious is the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Jun 13, 2022 • 28min
2nd Sunday After Pentecost [C] - What Are You Doing Here?
1 Kings 19.1-15a, Psalm 42 & Psalm 43, Galatians 3.23-29, Luke 8.26-39; How important is place in scripture? Is there such a thing as a perfect prayer? Why does the demoniac live among the dead? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli. Jason is the lead pastor of Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Jun 9, 2022 • 2min
Live Podcast Announcement!
The one and only Kara Slade will be joining Crackers&Grape Juice for a live pubcast next Wednesday (6/15/22) at 6:30pm in Hampton, VA at the St. George Brewing Company to help kick off Annual Conference. Her book "The Fullness Of Time" is a remarkable witness to the work of Karl Barth for the church today and we can't wait to hear what Kara has to share with us. All are welcome!

Jun 6, 2022 • 26min
Trinity Sunday [C] - Standing In Grace
Proverbs 8.1-4, 22-31, Psalm 8, Romans 5.1-5, John 16.12-15; Why is wisdom personified in scripture? Why does the church observe Trinity Sunday? Should we read the Bible backwards? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli. Jason is the lead pastor of Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

May 30, 2022 • 34min
Pentecost [C] - Relentless
Acts 2.1-21, Psalm 104.24-34, 35b, Romans 8.14-17, John 14.8-17, (25-27); Should pastors appear drunk in worship? Why do we repeat ourselves every Sunday? What does it mean for the Spirit to be our Advocate? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sarah Locke. Sarah is the pastor of Hickory UMC in Chesapeake, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice