Pulpit Fiction Podcast

466: Baptism of Christ, Year C (1/9/2022)

TAP HERE FOR NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 8:14-17 with Voice in the Wilderness Krista Zimmerman Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 John Baptizes Jesus Isaiah 43:1-7  God redeems Israel

466: Baptism of Christ, Year C (1/9/2022)

TAP HERE FOR NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 8:14-17 with Voice in the Wilderness Krista Zimmerman Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 John Baptizes Jesus Isaiah 43:1-7  God redeems Israel

465: Epiphany (1/6/2022)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Matthew 2:1-12  Isaiah 60:1-6 

463: Christmas 2C (1/2/2022)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY  John 1:1-18 The Word Became Flesh Jeremiah 31:7-14

462: Christmas 1C (12/26/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Colossians 3:12-17 with Karla Seyb-Stockton on Luke 2:41-52 Jesus visits the Temple 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26

TNS 9-4: Regina Shands Stoltzfus

A conversation with Dr. Regina Shands Stoltzfus activist, author, and professor of peace, justice, and conflict studies at Goshen College, about her new book: Been in the Struggle: Pursuing an Anti-Racist Spirituality. Dr. Shands Stoltzfus' other books: Set Free: A Journey Toward Solidarity Against Racism Resist, Organize, Transform: An Introduction to Non-Violence and Activism

462: Christmas Eve (12/24/2021)

Click here for Notes Luke 2:1-20 Isaiah 9:1-7 Sponsor: Opening Music: Misirlou, One Man 90 Instruments by Joe Penna/MysteryGuitarMan at MIM Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

461: Advent 4C (12-19-2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 10:5-10 with Stephen Fearing Luke 1:39-56 - Mary Visits Elizabeth + Magnificat  Micah 5:2-5 Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

460: Advent 3C (12/12/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Philippians 4:4-7 with Melissa Myers Luke 3:7-18 - What up Snakes and Vipers?  Zephaniah 3:14-20 Rejoice Israel- Judgment has passed  

Advent with Walter Brueggemann

A Conversation with Walter Brueggemann, Old testament Scholar, Speaker, Writer, and UCC Pastor walterbrueggemann.com Devotions for Advent: Celebrating Abundance

459: Advent 2C (12/5/2021)

Study notes are available for all four texts. In this episode we discuss, in order: Voice in the Wilderness: Philippians 1:3-11 Paul’s thanksgiving with Renee Roederer Luke 3:1-6 Setting the stage with John the Baptist Luke 1:68-79 Zechariah’s Song  

458: Advent 1C (11/28/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 with Diann Bailey  Gospel Reading: Luke 21:25-36 Be Alert! Second Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Special musical guest: My Anchor Holds

457: Reign of Christ, B (11/21/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode, we cover the following texts in this order: Second Reading:  Revelation 1:4-8 with Bryan Odeen Gospel Reading: John 18:33-37 - King of the Jews Psalm Nugget: Psalm 132 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan  First Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 David’s “Last Words”  

TNS 9-3: Jacqui Lewis

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis activist, preacher, public theologian, and author, about her new book: Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Rule-Breaking Kindness That Can Heal the World Find more of Rev. Dr. Lewis’s great work at: Other Books jacquijlewis.com Facebook Twitter: @RevJacquiLewis

456: Proper 28B (11/14/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we will cover the texts in this order: Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25 with Jeff Nelson Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-8 - Little Apocalypse Psalm Nugget: Psalm 16  First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 - God Answers Hannah

455: Proper 27B (11/7/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we talk about, in order: Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 Christ’s One Sacrifice for All with Nicole Cox Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44 - Widow's Mite First Reading: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 - the conclusion of Ruth Psalm Nugget: Psalm 127 

455: Proper 27B (11/7/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we talk about, in order: Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 Christ’s One Sacrifice for All with Nicole Cox Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44 - Widow's Mite First Reading: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 - the conclusion of Ruth Psalm Nugget: Psalm 127 

454: Proper 26B (10/31/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY This episode comes with a trigger warning. Our conversation about the reading from Ruth includes discussion about sex trafficking and violence. Today we will discuss the RCL readings in this order: Voice: Hebrews 9:11-14 with Chris Strickland Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34 The Greatest Commandment Psalm Nugget: Psalm 146 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Ruth 1:1-18

453: Proper 25B (10/24/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY We discuss the RCL texts in this order: Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28 with Cheryl Kerr Gospel Reading: Mark 10:46-52 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus Psalm Nugget: Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) First Reading: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Job's Answer

452: Proper 24B (10/17/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 5:1-10 Jesus the High Priest with Max Hazell Gospel Reading: Mark 10:35-45 - Not to Be Served but to Serve Psalm Nugget: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35 Second Reading: Job 38:1-7, (34-41) - God's Answer

451: Proper 23B (10/10/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Order of discussions in the episode: Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-16  Naked Before God with Renee Roederer Gospel: Mark 10:17-31  The Rich and the Kingdom of God Psalm 22 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Lament to God

TNS 9-2: Sarah Augustine

A conversation with Sarah Augustine, the cofounder and co-chair of the Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition and executive director of the Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties about her new book: The Land Is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Find more of Sarah Augustine's great work at dofdmenno.org

450: Proper 22B (10/3/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 with Sarah Renfro Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16  Divorce & Children First Reading: Job 1:1; 2:1-10  Psalm 124 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

449: Proper 21B (9/26/2021)

With special guest Will Ed Green! NOTES AND COMMENTARY First Reading: James 5:13-20  Gospel Reading: Mark 9:38-50 Second Reading: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 Psalm 124 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

448: Proper 20B (9/19/2021) LIVE from 2021 Wild Goose

Notes and Commentary Live from the 2021 Wild Goose Festival with special guests Molly Baskette and Aaron James Mark 9:30-37 Proverbs 31:10-31 James 3:13 - 4:3, 7-8a Psalm 1 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" by Dick Dale and the Del Tones used with permission Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

TNS 9-1: Wil Gafney

A conversation with The Rev. Dr. Wil C. Gafney, author, Episcopal priest and The Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School about her newest books: A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, Year A and A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, W (which is a stand alone volume). Find more of Rev. Dr. Gafney’s great work at: Other Books wilgafney.com Facebook Twitter: @WilGafney

447: Proper 19B (9/12/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 8:27-38 Who do you say that I am? Psalter: Psalm 19 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Proverbs 1:20-33 Woman wisdom shouts  

446: Proper 18B (9/5/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 7:24-37  The Syrophoenician Woman Second Reading: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125

445: Proper 17B (8/29/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: James 1:17-27 Just Do It! with Karla Seyb Stockton Gospel Reading: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23  Jesus calls out hypocrisy Second Reading: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

444: Proper 16B (8/22/2021

NOTES AND COMMENTARY First Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20  The armor of God with Mason Parks Gospel Reading: John 6:59-69  Jesus is harsh Second Reading: 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Dedication of the Temple Psalm 84 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan  

443: Proper 15B (8/15/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Ephesians 5:15-20 Live Wisely with Melissa Meyers Gospel Reading: John 6:51-58 - Jesus Cannibals! Second Reading: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Asks for wisdom Psalm 111 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

442: Prop34 14B (8/8/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness:  Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2 with Diann Bailey Gospel Reading: John 6:35, 41-51 - I am the Bread of Life...still First Reading:  2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 death of Absolam Psalm 130 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

441: Proper 13B (8/1/2021)

Notes and Commentary Gospel Reading: John 6:24-35 Bread of Life - Part 1 Psalm 51:1-12 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading:2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:15

440: Proper 12B (7/25/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: John 6:1-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Feeds a bunch of friends Second Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 David and Bathsheba Psalm 14 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

439: Proper 11B (7/18/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Ephesians 2:11-22 with Nicole Cox Gospel Reading: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 People Recognize Jesus Second Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

438: Proper 10B (7/11/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY  Ephesians 1:3-14 with Chris Strickland Gospel Reading: Mark 6:14-29 Death of John the Baptist Second Reading: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19  Psalm 24 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

437: Proper 9B (7/4/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 6:1-13 - Hometown Rejection and Sending the 12 Second Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 David unifies the kingdom Psalm 48 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

436: Proper 8B (6/27/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness:  2 Corinthians 8:7-15 with Susan and Sarah.  Gospel Reading: Mark 5:21-43 - Hemorrhaging Woman and the Little Girl Second Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27  Psalm 130 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

435: Proper 7B (6/20/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 We are still alive with Renee Roederer Gospel Reading: Mark 4:35-41  Second Reading: 1 Samuel 17:32-49  Psalm 9 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

434: Proper 6B (6/13/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34 Mustard Seed 1.0 Second Reading: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Anointing of David Psalm Nugget: Psalm 20

433: Proper 5B (6/6/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 with Sara Renfro Mark 3:20-35 Binding the strong man 1 Samuel 8:1-20; 11:14-15 Israel demands (and gets) a king

432: Trinity Sunday, Year B (5/30/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17 with John Demuth Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17  First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm: Psalm 29 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan  

431: Pentecost B (5/23/2021)

Tap here for exegetical notes on the four passages.  JOHN 15:26-27; 16:4B-15 ACTS 2:1-21 ROMANS 8:22-27 PSALM 104:24-34, 35B   Support friends of the show by searching these pages: Special commentary by Casey Wait. Find her art at CaseyPaints.com Find more of Richard Bruxvoort Colliga's work on the Psalms at Psalmimmersion.com.  Discover great liturgy and preaching resources at SanctifiedArt.org  

TNS 8-11: Sarah Griffith Lund

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund, pastor, author, and Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice for the United Church of Christ about her newest book, Blessed Union: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness and Marriage. Find more of Rev. Dr. Lund’s great work at: Other Books sarahgriffithlund.com Facebook Twitter: @revlund

430: Easter 7B (5/16/2021)

Bible study and sermon preparation for the seventh Sunday of Easter in year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. Richard Bruxvoort Colligan provides a commentary on Psalm 1.  Robb and Eric discuss John 17:6-19, part of Jesus' prayer for his disciples, and 1 John 5:9-13. 

429: Easter 6B (May 9, 2021)

First Reading: Acts 10:44-48 w Karla Seyb-Stockton Gospel: John 15:9-17 Maundy Thursday remix Psalm: Psalm 98 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6

428: Easter 5B (5/2/2021)

427: Easter 4B (4/25/2021)

With co-host Melissa Meyers, one half of the #PastorBesties YouTube channel. 

TNS 8-10: Diana Butler Bass

A conversation with Dr. Diana Butler Bass, Christian Historian, Religious Scholar, Writer, Protestant Mystic, and Public Theologian. Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence  is available now! Other Books dianabutlerbass.com Facebook Twitter: @dianabutlerbass

426: Easter 3B (4/18/2021)

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 3:12-19 with Diann Bailey  Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48 An Easter breakfast Psalm Nugget: Psalm 4 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7