
Strangely Warmed
A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice
Latest episodes

Nov 20, 2023 • 26min
Christ The King [A] - There Is No King But Jesus
Ezekiel 34.11-16, 20-24, Psalm 100, Ephesians 1.15-23, Matthew 25.31-46; How long has the church celebrated Christ The King Sunday? Where can we find hope at the end of the year? What does it mean to confess Jesus as Lord? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lindsey Baynham Freeman.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

Nov 13, 2023 • 24min
25th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Tallying The Talents
Judges 4.1-7, Psalm 123, 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11, Matthew 25.14-30; Should we judge the judges? What does ecclesial encouragement look like? Is there such thing as a non paradoxical parable? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lindsey Baynham Freeman.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Nov 13, 2023 • 29min
24th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Wisdom From Narnia
Joshua 24.1-3a, 14-25, Psalm 78.1-7, 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18, Matthew 25.1-13; What are idols and what are we to do about them? How serious is the Gospel? Is there an explanation for every parable? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sara Keeling.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Oct 30, 2023 • 32min
23rd Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Rejoicing With The Rejects
Joshua 3.7-17, Micah 3.5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2.9-13, Matthew 23.1-12; How powerful is praise? Why should Christians tell the truth? Should pastors get the best seats in the sanctuary? These questions and more on this epsiode of Strangely Warmed with guest Rev. Sarah Locke.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Oct 24, 2023 • 29min
22nd Sunday After Pentecost [A] - It's About God, Stupid
Deuteronomy 34.1-12, Psalm 90.1-6, 13-17, 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8, Matthew 22.34-46; How important is liturgical time? Is Moses a hero? What are the 3 simple rules of Methodism? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click 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

Oct 16, 2023 • 35min
21st Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Show Me The Glory
Exodus 33.12-23, Psalm 99, 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10, Matthew 22.15-22; What's the perfect weather for running? How political is the Gospel? Is there a connection between discipleship and imitation? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click 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

Oct 10, 2023 • 30min
20th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Party Like Jesus
Exodus 32.1-14, Psalm 106.1-6, 19-23, Philippians 4.1-9, Matthew 22.1-14; What are some contemporary golden calves? What does the word rectification mean within the church? What should we wear to weddings? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is the pastor of Walker Chapel UMC in Arlington, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click 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

Oct 2, 2023 • 31min
19th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - God's Top 10
Exodus 20.1-4, 7-9, 12-20, Psalm 19, Philippians 3.4b-14, Matthew 21.33-46; How cylicial is the church? Should we have the Ten Commandments memorized? Why does Jesus tell so many parables? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is the pastor of Walker Chapel UMC in Arlington, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click 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

Sep 25, 2023 • 22min
18th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Every Confession Is A Promise
Exodus 17.1-7, Psalm 78.1-4, 12-16, Philippians 2.1-13, Matthew 21.23-32; Why is water such a prevalent theme in scripture? What happens when we confess the lordship of Christ? Are the psalms Jesus' preferred playlist? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click 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

Sep 18, 2023 • 33min
17th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Hangry Lillies
Exodus 16.2-15, Psalm 105.1-6, 37-45, Philippians 1.21-30, Matthew 20.1-16; Does every church have a Back-In-Egypt committee? How should we measure things in the church? Is all food holy? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click 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