
Strangely Warmed
A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice
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Feb 20, 2023 • 43min
Ash Wednesday [A] - A Dangerous Time
Joel 2.1-2, 12-17, Psalm 51.1-17, 2 Corinthians 5.20b-6.10, Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21; What is the purpose of Ash Wednesday? How important are the words we use in worship? Is the Gospel about reconciliation, rectification, or both? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Johanna Hartelius.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

Feb 13, 2023 • 41min
Transfiguration [A] - The Party Before The Penitence
Exodus 23.12-18, Psalm 2, 2 Peter 1.16-21, Matthew 17.1-9; How timely is the Transfiguration? Why are there so many mountaintop moments in scripture? What makes God laugh? 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

Feb 6, 2023 • 20min
Epiphany 6A - Take A Walk
Deuteronomy 30.15-20, Psalm 119.1-8, 1 Corinthians 3.1-9, Matthew 5.21-37; How important are sermon titles? What is the purpose of the Law? Is there a limit to God's grace? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Hunter Bryn. Hunter is the Digital Media Specialist for the Virginia Conference of the UMC.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

Jan 30, 2023 • 23min
Epiphany 5A - Show Don't Tell
Isaiah 58.1-9a, Psalm 112.1-9, 1 Corinthians 2.1-12, Matthew 5.13-20; What is RP the G? Is there a connection between happiness and fear? Does Jesus want us to be more salty in church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Hunter Bryn. Hunter is the Digital Media Specialist for the Virginia Conference of the UMC.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

Jan 23, 2023 • 29min
Epiphany 4A - #Blessed
Micah 6.1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1.18-31, Matthew 5.1-12; Who does the Lord require from us? How is God's weakness stronger than human strength? What's the purpose of preaching? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with the youth from 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

Jan 16, 2023 • 27min
Epiphany 3A - The Best Laid Plans
Isaiah 9.1-4, Psalm 27.1, 4-9, 1 Corinthians 1.10-18, Matthew 4.12-23; Should we repeat reading multiple Sundays in a row? Why is the church still so divided? What does it look like to fish for people? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors serving 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

Jan 9, 2023 • 28min
Epiphany 2A - The Gospel According To Francis Spufford
Isaiah 49.1-7, Psalm 40.1-11, 1 Corinthians 1.1-9, John 1.29-42; What are morning for? Are preachers called to be prophetic from the pulpit? How many sins does the Lamb of God take away? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors serving 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

Jan 2, 2023 • 23min
Baptism of the Lord [A] - Water Is Thicker Than Blood
Isaiah 42.1-9, Psalm 29, Acts 10.34-43, Matthew 3.13-17; How often should we leave worship saying, "Glory!"? What does the voice of the Lord sound like? Why do we celebrate Baptism of the Lord Sunday? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the leader pastor of First UMC in Salem, 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

Dec 26, 2022 • 26min
Christmas 1A - The Politics of Christmas
Isaiah 63.7-9, Psalm 148, Hebrews 2.10-18, Matthew 2.13-23; How important is it to be present in worship? What does it look like to praise the Lord? How can we experience sanctification? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the leader pastor of First UMC in Salem, 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

Dec 19, 2022 • 44min
Nativity of the Lord [A] - Preaching With The Angels
Isaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 86, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-20; What's a Christmas unicorn? Should we sing new songs at Christmas? Is there divine judgment in the manger? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy. Jason serves at Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA and Teer serves at 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