

Strangely Warmed
Crackers and Grape Juice
A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice
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Mar 14, 2022 • 30min
Lent 3C - The River Of Life
Isaiah 55.1-9, Psalm 63.1-8, 1 Corinthians 10.1-13, Luke 13.1-9; Why are there so many references to water in scripture? Is there such a thing as a good church meeting? What does the ministry of restoration look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Wayne Dickert. Wayner is the pastor of the River of Life and Bryson City UMC in Bryson City, 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

Mar 7, 2022 • 33min
Lent 2C - Less Is More
Genesis 15.1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3.17-4.1, Luke 13.31-35; Why should Christians read fiction? Are covenants made to be broken? What does it look like to wait on the Lord? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Chandler Ragland. Chandler serves Black Mountain UMC in Black Mountain, 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

Feb 28, 2022 • 27min
Lent 1C - Words About The Word
Deuteronomy 26.1-11, Psalm 91.1-2, 9-16, Romans 10.8b-13, Luke 4.1-13; What does it mean to "observe" Lent? Can we really picture salvation? Is it possible to define preaching? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Chandler Ragland. Chandler serves Black Mountain UMC in Black Mountain, 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

Feb 23, 2022 • 35min
Ash Wednesday [C] - A Chance To Feel Self-Righteous
Happy 5th Anniversary to Strangely Warmed! In order to celebrate the occasion we are bringing you the first episode we ever recorded: Ash Wednesday with Fleming Rutledge. Fleming talks about the beach ball of prophetic preaching and what it means to speak the Word into the World. If nothing else, stick around for the remarkable prayer from Fleming at the end.

Feb 21, 2022 • 22min
Transfiguration Sunday [C] - Lost In A Cloud
Exodus 34.29-35, Psalm 99, 2 Corinthians 2.12-4.2, Luke 9.28-43a; Is it possible to receive a theological sunburn? How necessary is community? How can we reclaim the sacredness of the faith? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Andrew Whaley. Andrew is the senior minister of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Feb 14, 2022 • 26min
7th Sunday After Epiphany [C] - You Don't Have To Be Responsible
Genesis 45.3-11, 15, Psalm 37.1-11, 39-40, 1 Corinthians 15.35-38, 42-50, Luke 6.27-38; Are Presbyterians really the frozen chosen? How can we delight in delight? Are Christians winners or losers? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Andrew Whaley. Andrew is the senior minister of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Feb 7, 2022 • 31min
6th Sunday After Epiphany [C] - Woe and Woah
Jeremiah 17.5-10, Psalm 1, 1 Corinthians 15.12-20, Luke 6.17-26; What does rooted trust look like? What's the difference between happiness and contentedness? How can we cultivate scripturally shaped imaginations? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Andrew Ware. Andrew is the pastor of Beech Groove UMC in Suffolk, VA and he is the host of the Active Faith Podcast.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

Jan 31, 2022 • 28min
5th Sunday After Epiphany [C] - Clearly Confounding
Isaiah 6.1-13, Psalm 138, 1 Corinthians 15.1-11, Luke 5.1-11; Should we be (more) afraid of God? How clear should the church be? What does it look like to repeat the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Andrew Ware. Andrew is the pastor of Beech Groove UMC in Suffolk, VA and he is the host of the Active Faith Podcast.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

Jan 24, 2022 • 28min
4th Sunday After Epiphany [C] - Homecoming
Jeremiah 1.4-10, Psalm 71.1-6, 1 Corinthians 13.1-13, Luke 4.21-30; Why are prophets called to construct and deconstruct? What does a faithful funeral sound like? Is Jesus a good preacher? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Todd Littleton. Todd is the pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Jan 18, 2022 • 28min
3rd Sunday After Epiphany [C] - Take It Up And Read
Nehemiah 8.1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12.12-31a, Luke 4.14-21; Should we let kids read the Bible? How is the law of the Lord perfect? What does reconciliation look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Todd Littleton. Todd is the pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK.Hosted by Taylor Mertins