
Strangely Warmed
A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice
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Jul 3, 2023 • 27min
6th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Being Married To A Stranger
Genesis 24.34-38, 42-49, 58-67, Psalm 45.10-17, Romans 7.15-25a, Matthew 11.16-19, 25-30; How do we find the right spouse? Who prays the psalms? Are we our own worst enemies? 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

Jun 26, 2023 • 28min
5th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Random Acts of Kindness
Genesis 22.1-14, Psalm 13, Romans 6.12-23, Matthew 10.40-42; Why are some texts so difficult to preach? What does it mean to be a slave of righteousness? How much should we focus on welcoming others in the name of Jesus? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Eric Anderson. Eric is the Director of Next Generation Ministries at Raleigh Court 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

Jun 19, 2023 • 33min
4th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Seeds of Hope
Genesis 21.8-21, Psalm 86.1-10, 16-17, Romans 6.1b-11, Matthew 10.24-39; Is it possible to be elected and rejected at the same time? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? Why is there so much division in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Eric Anderson. Eric is the Director of Next Generation Ministries at Raleigh Court 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

Jun 12, 2023 • 27min
3rd Sunday After Pentecost [A] - A Giant Wave In The Ocean
Genesis 18.1-15, Exodus 19.2-8a, Romans 5.1-8, Matthew 9.35-10.8; What is lectio continua? Did John Calvin get something right? Why doesn't Paul talk about obedience? 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

Jun 9, 2023 • 15min
2nd Sunday After Pentecost [A] - A Strange New World
Genesis 12.1-9, Psalm 33.1-12, Romans 4.13-25, Matthew 9.9-13, 18-26; What is in the Bible? What sort of house is it to which the Bible is the door? And what sort of country is spread before our eyes when we throw the Bible open? 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

May 29, 2023 • 37min
Trinity Sunday [A] - Go & Lo
Genesis 1.1-2.4a, Psalm 8, 2 Corinthians 13.11-13, Matthew 28.16-20; Why do we have a Trinity Sunday? What do babes and infants have to do with theology? Is grace the most important word in the church? 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.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

May 22, 2023 • 37min
Pentecost [A] - A Mighty Wind
Acts 2.1-21, Psalm 104.24-34, 35b, 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13, John 20.19-23; How much do pastors change? What does it take to confess Jesus as Lord? What's the Good News of Pentecost? 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.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

May 15, 2023 • 34min
Easter 7A - An Amalgamation of Epic Proportions
Acts 1.6-14, Psalm 68.1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4.12-14, 5.6-11, John 17.1-11; What is stained glass language? Why does Jesus pray in the third person? Will there ever be unity in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastor of Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, 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

May 8, 2023 • 30min
Easter 6A - We Only Know What We Know
Acts 17.22-31, Psalm 69.8-20, 1 Peter 3.13-22, John 14.15-21; Who do sermons belong to? Is suffering required for faith? How does baptism set us against the powers and principalities? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli and Brian Zahnd. 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

May 1, 2023 • 29min
Easter 5A - The Church of Second Chances
Acts 7.55-60, Psalm 31.1-5, 15-16, 1 Peter 2.2-10, John 14.1-14; How many faithful films are there? Why do people cover their ears to the truth? How can we cultivate scripturally shaped imagination? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors of Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, 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