Strangely Warmed

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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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

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