Pulpit Fiction Podcast

589: Easter 4B (4/21/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 589 for Sunday, April 21, 2024, 4th Sunday of Easter, year B.   1 John 3:16-24 Self-giving Love with Melissa Meyers John 10:11-18 Jesus the Good Shepherd Acts 4:5-12 Peter before the council  

588: Easter 3B (4/14/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 588 for Sunday, April 14, 2024, 3rd Sunday of Easter, year B. 1 John 3:1-7 with Renee Roederer Luke 24:36b-48 Easter Breakfast  Acts 3:12-19 An Easter Community

587 Easter 2B (4/7/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 587 for Sunday, April 7, 2024, 2nd Sunday of Easter, year B. 1 John 1:1-2:2 with Diann Bailey John 20:19-31 Doubting Thomas  Acts 4:32-35 One Heart and Mind

586: Easter B (3/31/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 586 for Sunday, March 31, 2024, Easter Sunday, year B. John 20:1-18 with Bryan Odeen Mark 16:1-8  1 Corinthians 15:1-11   

585: Palm Sunday B (3/24/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 585 for Sunday, March 24, 2024, Palm Sunday, year B. Mark 11:1-11 Triumphant Procession Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Hosanna! John 12:12-27 Triumphal Entry

584: Lent 5B (3/17/2024)

Jeremiah 31:31-34 The New Covenant with Voice in the wilderness Chris Strickland John 12:20-33 Glorification of the Human One Hebrews 5:5-10 The Order of Melchizedek  

583: Lent 4B (3/10/2024)

Numbers 21:4-9 Healing Snake in the Wilderness with Cheryl Kerr John 3:14-21  Jesus and Nicodemus Ephesians 2:1-10 Saved by grace

582: Lent 3B (3/3/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 582 for Sunday, March 3, 2024, third Sunday of Lent, year B. Exodus 20:1-17 - The Decalog with VITW with Susan Presley and Max Hazell John 2:13-22 - Jesus clears the Temple 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 The foolishness of the Cross

581: Lent 2B (2/25/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 581 for Sunday, February 25, 2024, second Sunday of Lent, year B. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16  God's Covenant with Abraham w Mason parks Mark 8:31-38 - Take Up Your Cross Romans 4:13-25 Abraham’s Covenant through faith not the law

580: Lent 1B (2/18/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 580 for Sunday, February 18, 2024, first Sunday of Lent, year B.   Genesis 9:8-17 God’s Covenant with Noah with VITW Sarah Renfro Mark 1:9-15  Baptism and temptation of Jesus 1 Peter 3:18-22  Thoughts about baptism

579: Transfiguration Year B (2/11/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 579 for Sunday, February 11, 2024, Transfiguration, year B. 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 voice in the wilderness from Sarah Renfro - 3 years ago Mark 9:2-10 Transfiguration 2 Kings 2:1-12 Elijah and the Fiery Chariot  

578: Epiphany 5B (2/4/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 578 for Sunday, February 4, 2024, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, in year B. Isaiah 40:21-31 with Paige Blair Mark 1:29-39 Healing Simon’s mother-in-law and others 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 I am a Jew with the Jews and a Greek with the Greeks

577: Epiphany 4B (1/28/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 577 for Sunday, January 28, 2024, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, in year B. Mark 1:21-28 Casting out demons 1 Corinthians 8:1-13  

576: Epiphany 3B (1/21/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 576 for Sunday, January 21, 2024, Third Sunday after Epiphany, in year B.   Jonah 3:1-10 - After the Whale with Carey Carnes Mark 1:14-20- Fishers of People 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Time has drawn short  

575: Epiphany 2B (1/14/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 575 for Sunday, January 14, 2023, Second Sunday after Epiphany, in year B.   1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20)  Calling of Samuel, with Robin Lovett-Owen John 1:43-51 Come and See 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 - Sexual Immorality  

Epiphany (1/6/2024) - Rebroadcast

This originally aired for January 6, 2022 NOTES AND COMMENTARY Matthew 2:1-12 Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:1-12  Sponsor:

574: Baptism of Christ, Year B (1/7/2024)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 574 for Sunday, January 7, 2023, Baptism of Christ Sunday, in year B. Genesis 1:1-5 When God began to create… with Charles Dirico Mark 1:4-11 Jesus baptized by John Acts 19:1-7 Baptism of the Spirit  

573: Christmas 1B (12/31/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 573 for Sunday, December 31, 2023, 1st Sunday of Christmastide in year B. Luke 2:22-40 Simeon and Anna Galatians 4:4-7 God send his Son in the fulfillment of time  

Christmas Eve (Rebroadcast)

This originally aired for Dec 24, 2022 NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Isaiah 9:2-7 with Stephen Fearing (12:06) Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-20 Christmas (12:13) Alternative Reading: John 1:1-14 (51:15) Sponsor:

572: Advent 4B (12/24/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 572 for Sunday, December 24, 2023, 4th Sunday of Advent Year B. 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16  David Wants to Build a Temple with Karla Seyb-Stockton Luke 1:26-38 Annunciation to Mary Romans 16:25-27 Glory be to God

571: Advent 3B (12/17/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 571 for Sunday, December 17, 2023, 3nd Sunday of Advent Year B. Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 VITW with Susan Presely and Max Hazell John 1:6-8, 19-28 John testifies about Jesus 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24   

570: Advent 2B (12/10/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 570 for Sunday, December 10, 2023, 2nd Sunday of Advent Year B. Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort Ye with Father Dave Smith Mark 1:1-8 John the Baptist 2 Peter 3:8-15a  

569: Advent 1B (12/3/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 569 for Sunday, December 3, 2023, 1st Sunday of Advent Year B. Isaiah 64:1-9 with Jeff Nelson Mark 13:24-37 Little Apocalypse 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Greeting and grace  

568: Proper 29A Christ the King (11/26/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the Revised Common Lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers, and Bible geeks. This is episode 568 for Sunday, November 26, 2023. It is Proper 29 or Christ the King or Reign of Christ Sunday of Year A. 

567: Proper 28A (11/19/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 567 for Sunday, November 19, 2023, Proper 28, Year A. Judges 4:1-7 with Renee Roederer   Matthew 25:14-30 Parable of the Talents 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Like a thief in the night  

566: Proper 27A (11/12/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 566 for Sunday, November 12, 2023, Proper 27, Year A. Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 We will serve the Lord with Diann Bailey- again! Matthew 25:1-13 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (The one rapture enthusiasts love)  

565: Proper 26A (11/5/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 565 for Sunday, November 5, 2023, Proper 26, Ordinary 31, Year A. Joshua 3:7-17 with Diann Bailey Matthew 23:1-12  1 Thessalonians 2:9-13   

564: Proper 25A (10/29/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 564 for Sunday, October 29, 2023, Proper 25, Ordinary 30, Year A. Deuteronomy 34:1-12 The death of Moses with Chris Strickland Matthew 22:34-46 The Greatest Law 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Paul’s motives  

563: Proper 24A (10/22/2023) REBROADCAST

Rebroadcast of our show which originally aired 10-18-2020 Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 563 for Sunday, October 22, 2023, Proper 24, Ordinary 29, Year A. NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10  with Mason Parks Matthew 22:15-22  The Tax Trap Psalm 99  with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Exodus 33:12-23  Moses in the presence of The LORD VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Mason Parks PSALMIST...

562: Proper 23A (10/15/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 562 for Sunday, October 15, 2023, Proper 23, Ordinary 28, Year A. Exodus 32:1-14 Golden Calf with Susan and Max Hazell Matthew 22:1-14 Parable of the Wedding Banquet Philippians 4:1-9 Paul’s salutation  

561: Proper 22A (10/8/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 561 for Sunday, October 8, 2023, Proper 22, Ordinary 27, Year A. Exod. 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 10 Commandments with Mason Parks Matthew 21:33-46 Parable of the wicked stewards Philippians 3:4b-14 All gains are loss  

560: Proper 21A (10/1/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This week's Bible study and sermon prep is for for Sunday, October 1, 2023, Proper 21, Ordinary 26, Year A. Exodus 17:1-7 Water from rocks with Sarah Renfro Matthew 21:23-32 Who gave you this authority? Philippians 2:1-13 Work out your salvation with fear and trembling  

559: Proper 20A (9/24/2023)

Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 559 for Sunday, September 24, 2023, Proper 20, Ordinary 25, Year A. Exodus 16:2-15 Bread from heaven with Voice in the Wilderness with Will Ed Green,    Philippians 1:21-30 Living for Christ Matthew 20:1-16 The workers in the vineyard  

557: Proper 19A (9/17/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast and Bible study for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 558 for Sunday, September 17, 2023, Proper 19, Ordinary 24, Year A. Exodus 14:19-31 Parting the Red Sea with Paige Blair Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness Romans 14:1-12 Don’t judge, love   

557: Proper 18A (9/10/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 557 for Sunday, September 10, 2023, Proper 18, Ordinary 23, Year A. Matthew 18:15-20 Conflict Resolution Romans 13:8-14 Know what time it is   

556: Proper 17A (9/3/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 556 for Sunday, September 3, 2023, Proper 17, Ordinary 22, Year A. Romans 12:9-21 with Carrie Carnes Matthew 16:21-28 Get behind me tempter Exodus 3:1-15 The burning bush   

556: Proper 17A (9/3/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 556 for Sunday, September 3, 2023, Proper 17, Ordinary 22, Year A. Romans 12:9-21 with Carrie Carnes Matthew 16:21-28 Get behind me tempter Exodus 3:1-15 The burning bush   

555: Proper 16A (8/27/2023)

Hello and welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 555 for Sunday, August 27, 2023, Proper 16, Ordinary 21, Year A. Romans 12:1-8 Living sacrifice with Robin Lovett-Owen Matthew 16:13-20 Who do you say that I am? Exodus 1:8-2:10 Shiphrah, Puah, and Miriam. 

554: Proper 15A (August 20, 2023)

553: Proper 14A (8/13/2023)

Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 553 for Sunday, August 13, 2023, Proper 14, Ordinary 19, Year A. Romans 10:5-15 no VITW Matthew 14:22-33 Walking on water Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph sold by his brothers  

552: Proper 13A (8/6/2023)

552: Proper 13A (August 6, 2023) Eric - Hello and welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 552 for Sunday, August 6, 2023, Proper 13, Ordinary 18, Year A. Romans 9:1-5 Paul’s Lament with Karla Seyb-Stockton Matthew 14:13-21 Feeding the 5000 Genesis 32:22-31 Struggling with God

551: Proper 12A (7/30/2023)

551: Proper 12A (July 30, 2023) Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 551 for Sunday, July 30, 2023, Proper 12, Ordinary 17, Year A. Romans 8:26-39 Nothing Can Separate Us - No voice in the wilderness - checkout previous show. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Mustard Seed, Yeast, Pearls and the Kingdom of God Genesis 29:15-28 Jacob’s Sister Wives Robb hosting a men’s retreat in Wheatland. Go to chmiowa.org, go to...

551: Proper 12A (7/30/2023)

551: Proper 12A (July 30, 2023) Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 551 for Sunday, July 30, 2023, Proper 12, Ordinary 17, Year A. Romans 8:26-39 Nothing Can Separate Us - No voice in the wilderness - checkout previous show. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Mustard Seed, Yeast, Pearls and the Kingdom of God Genesis 29:15-28 Jacob’s Sister Wives Robb hosting a men’s retreat in Wheatland. Go to chmiowa.org, go to...

550: Proper 11A (7/23/2023)

550: Proper 11A (July 23, 2023) Hello and welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 550 for Sunday, July 23, 2023, Proper 11, Ordinary 16, Year A. Romans 8:12-25 Creation’s labor pains, with Melissa Meyers Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The parable of the wheat and the weeds Genesis 28:10-19a Jacob’s Staircase   Robb is hosting a Men's Retreat in Wheatland, Iowa on August 4-5. For more information go to the Congr...

549: Proper 10A (7/16/2023)

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 549 for Sunday, July 16, 2023, Proper 10, Ordinary 15, Year A. Romans 8:1-11 Free from the Law of Sin and Death with Renee Roederer Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The parable of the soils Genesis 25:19-34 Jacob and Esau make a deal  

548: Bible study for Proper 9A (7/9/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 7:15-25a with Diann Bailey  Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The yoke of Jesus Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Rebekah  

547: Proper 8A (7/2/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 6:12-23 with Bryan Odeen  Matthew 10:40-42 Receiving the disciples Genesis 22:1-14 The binding of Isaac  

546: Bible Study for Proper 7A (6/25/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 6:1-11 with Chris Strickland Matthew 10:24-39 Jesus’ family values Genesis 21:8-21 Hagar and Ishmael sent away  

545: Bible study for Proper 6A (6/18/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 5:1-8 with Cheryl Kerr Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23) Jesus instructs the 12 Genesis 18:1-15 Three Strangers  

544: Bible study for Proper5A (6/11/2023)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 4:13-25 with Cheryl Kerr Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26  Calling of Matthew Genesis 12:1-9 Calling of Abram