

Strangely Warmed
Crackers and Grape Juice
A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice
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Sep 6, 2021 • 29min
16th Sunday After Pentecost [B] - Those Who Can't Teach, Do
Proverbs 1.20-33, Psalm 19, James 3.1-12, Mark 8.27-38; How can faith be frightening? How can we avoid preaching cliches? How important is the present of presence? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Chelsea Morse. Chelsea serves Micah Ecumenical Ministries where she is the Community Ministries Chaplain in Fredericksburg, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Aug 30, 2021 • 27min
15th Sunday After Pentecost [B] - People Are People Are People
Proverbs 22.1-2, 8-9, 22-23 , Psalm 125, James 2.1-10, 14-17, Mark 7.24-37; Is it possible to make a radio joke on a podcast? What scriptures make for good meme material? What does a collective homily sound like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Chelsea Morse. Chelsea serves Micah Ecumenical Ministries where she is the Community Ministries Chaplain in Fredericksburg, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Aug 23, 2021 • 31min
14th Sunday After Pentecost [B] - The Unholy Club
Song of Solomon 2.8-13, Psalm 45.1-2, 6-9, James 1.17-27, Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23; Why should Christians watch Ted Lasso? How important is the BCP? What does church graffiti look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh is the pastor of Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Aug 16, 2021 • 34min
13th Sunday After Pentecost [B] - Subtle Allegiances
1 Kings 8.22-30, 41-43, Psalm 84, Ephesians 6.10-20, John 6.56-69; How important are spices? What should we make of the powers and the principalities? Is Jesus a dude? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh is the pastor of Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Aug 9, 2021 • 27min
12th Sunday After Pentecost [B] - Eat Me!
1 Kings 2.10-12, 3.3-14, Psalm 111, Ephesians 5.15-20, John 6.51-58; How wicked is wisdom? How can we praise the Lord? What's wrong with Dead Poets Society? 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.

Aug 2, 2021 • 30min
11th Sunday After Pentecost [B] - Restless Contentment
2 Samuel 18.5-9, 15, 31-33, Psalm 130, Ephesians 4.25-5.2, John 6.35, 41-51; Is the lectionary infallible? What does Robin Hood have to do with the Old Testament? How patient is God? 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.

Jul 19, 2021 • 31min
9th Sunday After Pentecost [B] - The Power of Power
2 Samuel 11.1-15, Psalm 14, Ephesians 3.14-21, John 6.1-21; What does it mean to be an exvangelical? Is there a proper order to theology? How important are community meals? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest April Little. April is the co-host of the Reclaiming The Garden podcast.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Jul 12, 2021 • 36min
8th Sunday After Pentecost [B] - The Temptation of Domestication
2 Samuel 7.1-14a, Psalm 89.20-37, Ephesians 2.11-22, Mark 6.30-34, 53-56; Can we actually rest in scripture? What does it look like to confront our desire for control? How is the Gospel an adventure? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Haley Husband. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Jul 5, 2021 • 29min
7th Sunday After Pentecost [B] - Faithful Consequences
2 Samuel 6.1-5, 12b-19, Psalm 24, Ephesians 1.3-14, Mark 6.14-29; Why does David dance before the Ark? Is it possible to really embrace the unknown? Why is the language of adoption so prevalent in scripture? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Haley Husband.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Jun 28, 2021 • 43min
6th Sunday After Pentecost [B] - Artifice On The Inside
2 Samuel 5.1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48, 2 Corinthians 12.2-10, Mark 6.1-13; What Does Bo Burnham have to do with the Gospel? Should we have a new lectionary? How important are our liturgical habits? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Rev. Alan Combs. Alan is the lead pastor of First UMC in Salem, Va.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.