Strangely Warmed
A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice
Latest episodes
Sep 11, 2023 • 39min
16th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - The Business of Deliverance
Exodus 14.19-31, Psalm 114, Romans 14.1-12, Matthew 18.21-35; What is it like switching churches? Are we allowed to skip over certain scriptures? Why do we fight about food so much? 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 5, 2023 • 34min
15th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Bitter Herbs
Exodus 12.1-14, Psalm 149, Romans 13.8-14, Matthew 18.15-20; How many times can we record this show? What can Rugrats teach us about the Bible? Why should Christians tell the truth? 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
Aug 28, 2023 • 23min
14th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Preaching To Prisoners
Exodus 3.1-15, Psalm 105.1-6, 23-26, 45b, Romans 12.9-21, Matthew 16.21-28; Why does God speak to Moses through a burning bush? Are we still subject to idolatry? Should preaching change within the walls of a prison? 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.-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
Aug 21, 2023 • 17min
13th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Don't Be A Conformist
Exodus 1.8-2.10, Psalm 124, Romans 12.1-8, Matthew 16.13-20; Does the Bible have any examples of good parenting? How important is morning prayer? How can we actualize our baptisms in our day to day lives? 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.-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
Aug 14, 2023 • 36min
12th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Struggling With The Story
Genesis 45.1-15, Psalm 133, Romans 11.1-2a, 29-32, Matthew 15.10-28; How important is Augustine's Confessions? Has the church ever been unified? What does cancel culture look like in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with Matt Benton. Matt is the pastor of Bethel UMC in Woodbridge, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins
Aug 7, 2023 • 31min
11th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - The Coat With Long Sleeves
Genesis 37.1-4, 12-28, Psalm 105.1-6, 16-22, 45b, Romans 10.5-15, Matthew 14.22-33; Should the Bible come with a parental advisory? How important are our dreams? What does it mean to confess Jesus as Lord? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lauren Lobenhofer. Lauren is the lead pastor of Cave Spring UMC in Roanoke, VA.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
Jul 31, 2023 • 30min
10th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Limping With God
Genesis 32.22-31, Psalm 17.1-7, 15, Romans 9.1-5, Matthew 14.13-21; How important is the context of the text? Why is there so much division in scripture? How generous is God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lauren Lobenhofer. Lauren is the lead pastor of Cave Spring UMC in Roanoke, VA.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
Jul 24, 2023 • 27min
9th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Remember Whose You Are
Genesis 29.15-28, Psalm 105.1-11, 45b, Romans 8.26-39, Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52; Should we be checking our weddings beds? What happens if you have a bad family tree? What does baking bread have to do with the Kingdom of God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan.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
Jul 17, 2023 • 31min
8th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - The Problem Is Cosmic
Genesis 28.10-19a, Isaiah 44.6-8, Romans 8.12-25, Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43; Would Christians make for good time travelers? Should every service have an altar call? What's up with the parable of the weeds and the wheat? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli. 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
Jul 10, 2023 • 34min
7th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - The Waste of Grace
Genesis 25.19-34, Psalm 119.105-112, Romans 8.1-11, Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23; How important are film scores? Is God in the business of election or rejection? How many meanings to the parables have? 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.-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
