

Strangely Warmed
Crackers and Grape Juice
A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice
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Feb 8, 2021 • 31min
Transfiguration Sunday [B] - Vocative God
2 Kings 2.1-12, Psalm 50.1-6, 2 Corinthians 4.3-6, Mark 9.2-9; What can Marvel teach us about scripture? What does it look like to revitalize churches? Why are Moses and Elijah the figures who flank Jesus during the Transfiguration? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Stanley. Jason serves as the co-ordinator for Church Revitalization for the Elizabeth River District of the Virginia Conference of the UMC.

Feb 1, 2021 • 35min
Epiphany 5B - God's Reigning Attribute
Isaiah 40.21-31, Psalm 147.1-11, 20c, 1 Corinthians 9.16-23, Mark 1.29-39; Can we define the divine? What's the problem with preaching "lettuce" sermons? How wide is the Kingdom? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan serves at First UMC in Salem, VA.

Jan 25, 2021 • 46min
Epiphany 4B - This Is Who We Are
Deuteronomy 18.15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8.1-13, Mark 1.21-28; What can South Park teach us about the Gospel? What is prophetic preaching? What's the deal with questions about Jesus' authority? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan serves at First UMC in Salem, VA.

Jan 18, 2021 • 26min
Epiphany 3B - Eschatological Patience
Jonah 3.1-5, Psalm 62.5-12, 1 Corinthians 7.29-31, Mark 1.14-20; Should fish receive eulogies? Is there a difference between trusting and believing? Could Jesus get ordained in a church today? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Mikang Kim. Mikang serves at Epworth UMC on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Jan 11, 2021 • 25min
Epiphany 2B - The Scandal of Particularity
1 Samuel 3.1-20, Psalm 139, 1-6, 13-18, 1 Corinthians 6.12-20, John 1.43-51; How important are biblical names? Why is grace so confounding? Is the Word of the Lord rare these days? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Mikang Kim. Mikang serves Epworth UMC on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Jan 4, 2021 • 31min
Baptism of the Lord [B] - Covenants Are Made To Be Broken
Genesis 1.1-5, Psalm 29, Acts 19.1-7, Mark 1.4-11; What happens in the beginning of the beginning? Does God create through destruction? What's the difference between John and Jesus' baptisms? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew serves at Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.

Dec 28, 2020 • 27min
Christmas 2B - In The Beginning Was The Verb
Jeremiah 31.7-14, Psalm 147.12-20, Ephesians 1.3-14, John 1.1-18; What do unicorns have to do with Christmas? How should we feel in worship? Why should we read the Bible from the margins? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer serves as one of the pastors at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington VA.

Dec 21, 2020 • 27min
Christmas 1B - Start Acting Like A Child!
Isaiah 61.10-62.3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4.4-7, Luke 2.22-40; How long should we celebrate Christmas? What does it look like to praise the Lord? How outrageous is grace? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer serves as one of the pastors at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA.

Dec 18, 2020 • 34min
Christmas Eve [B] - Christmas Is Who We Are
Isaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-20; What does Karl Barth have to say about Christmas? How hard is it to preach/lead worship on Christmas Eve? Why should we give God all the good verbs? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli.

Dec 14, 2020 • 26min
Advent 4B - Give God The Verbs
2 Samuel 7.1-11, 16, Luke 1.46b-55, Romans 16.25-27, Luke 1.26-38; Why is the music of Advent so good? What do the ethics of the Kingdom look like? How can we unpack obedience? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Ben DeHart. Ben is the Associate Rector at Calvary-St. George's Church in NYC.