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Strangely Warmed

Crackers and Grape Juice

A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice

religion & spirituality

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35:12

Epiphany 5B - No More Lettuce Sermons

Strangely Warmed ·

2024/02/06

Isaiah 40.21-31, Psalm 147.1-11, 20c, 1 Corinthians 9.16-23, Mark 1.29-39; Can we define the divine? What's the problem with preaching "lettuce" sermons? How wide is the Kingdom? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan serves at First UMC in Salem, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

46:04

Epiphany 4B - Homiletical Ambulance Chasing

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2024/01/22

Deuteronomy 18.15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8.1-13, Mark 1.21-28; What can South Park teach us about the Gospel? What is prophetic preaching? What's the deal with questions about Jesus' authority? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan serves at First UMC in Salem, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

26:07

Epiphany 3B - The Growth of Faith

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2024/01/22

Jonah 3.1-5, Psalm 62.5-12, 1 Corinthians 7.29-31, Mark 1.14-20; Should fish receive eulogies? Is there a difference between trusting and believing? Could Jesus get ordained in a church today? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Mikang Kim. Mikang serves at Epworth UMC on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

35:17

Epiphany 2B - Repetitive Repetition

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2024/01/08

1 Samuel 3.1-10, Psalm 139.1-6, 13-18, 1 Corinthians 6.12-20, John 1.43-51; Why doesn't Samuel listen? How many time do we need to hear something before it sticks? How can we preach on difficult passages? Can anything good come out of this podcast? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

31:22

Baptism of the Lord [B] - The Beginning Of The Beginning

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2024/01/04

Genesis 1.1-5, Psalm 29, Acts 19.1-7, Mark 1.4-11; What happens in the beginning of the beginning? Does God create through destruction? What's the difference between John and Jesus' baptisms? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew serves at Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

38:42

Christmas Eve [B] - An Occasion for Contemplation

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2023/12/18

Isaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-14; Why do extra people come to church on Christmas Eve? What do venn diagrams have to do with the Gospel? What is the Word chord? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

26:08

Advent 4B - Rebirth From The Margins

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2023/12/18

2 Samuel 7.1-11, 16, Luke 1.46b-55, Romans 16.25-27, Luke 1.26-38; Why is the music of Advent so good? What do the ethics of the Kingdom look like? How can we unpack obedience? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Ben DeHart.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

25:52

Advent 3B -The Just Justice of God

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2023/12/11

Isaiah 61.1-4, 8-11, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24, John 1.6-8, 19-28; Why does Advent sound like bad news? How important is homiletical grammar? How do we bear witness? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Ben DeHart.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

23:53

Advent 2B - Already, But Not Yet

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2023/12/04

Isaiah 40.1-11, Psalm 85.1-2, 8-13, 2 Peter 3.8-15a, Mark 1.1-8; What does manscaping have to do with Jesus? Was Isaiah a Socialist? Is Climate Change real? What's the difference between resuscitation and resurrection? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli and Scot Jones.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

36:34

Advent 1B - Advent Time Is Here!

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2023/11/27

Isaiah 64.1-9, Psalm 80.1-7, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 1.3-9, Mark 13.24-37; What's the deal with Advent? Why are repetitive prayers so important? Who is the audience of our worship? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lauren Lobenhofer. Lauren is the senior pastor of Cave Spring UMC in Roanoke, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

25:41

Christ The King [A] - There Is No King But Jesus

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2023/11/20

Ezekiel 34.11-16, 20-24, Psalm 100, Ephesians 1.15-23, Matthew 25.31-46; How long has the church celebrated Christ The King Sunday? Where can we find hope at the end of the year? What does it mean to confess Jesus as Lord? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lindsey Baynham Freeman.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

23:46

25th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Tallying The Talents

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2023/11/13

Judges 4.1-7, Psalm 123, 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11, Matthew 25.14-30; Should we judge the judges? What does ecclesial encouragement look like? Is there such thing as a non paradoxical parable? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lindsey Baynham Freeman.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

29:20

24th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Wisdom From Narnia

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2023/11/13

Joshua 24.1-3a, 14-25, Psalm 78.1-7, 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18, Matthew 25.1-13; What are idols and what are we to do about them? How serious is the Gospel? Is there an explanation for every parable? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sara Keeling.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

32:02

23rd Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Rejoicing With The...

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2023/10/30

Joshua 3.7-17, Micah 3.5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2.9-13, Matthew 23.1-12; How powerful is praise? Why should Christians tell the truth? Should pastors get the best seats in the sanctuary? These questions and more on this epsiode of Strangely Warmed with guest Rev. Sarah Locke.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

28:31

22nd Sunday After Pentecost [A] - It's About God, Stupid

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2023/10/24

Deuteronomy 34.1-12, Psalm 90.1-6, 13-17, 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8, Matthew 22.34-46; How important is liturgical time? Is Moses a hero? What are the 3 simple rules of Methodism? 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

35:06

21st Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Show Me The Glory

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2023/10/16

Exodus 33.12-23, Psalm 99, 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10, Matthew 22.15-22; What's the perfect weather for running? How political is the Gospel? Is there a connection between discipleship and imitation? 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

29:42

20th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Party Like Jesus

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2023/10/10

Exodus 32.1-14, Psalm 106.1-6, 19-23, Philippians 4.1-9, Matthew 22.1-14; What are some contemporary golden calves? What does the word rectification mean within the church? What should we wear to weddings? 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

30:52

19th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - God's Top 10

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2023/10/02

Exodus 20.1-4, 7-9, 12-20, Psalm 19, Philippians 3.4b-14, Matthew 21.33-46; How cylicial is the church? Should we have the Ten Commandments memorized? Why does Jesus tell so many parables? 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

21:50

18th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Every Confession Is...

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2023/09/25

Exodus 17.1-7, Psalm 78.1-4, 12-16, Philippians 2.1-13, Matthew 21.23-32; Why is water such a prevalent theme in scripture? What happens when we confess the lordship of Christ? Are the psalms Jesus' preferred playlist? 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

33:13

17th Sunday After Pentecost [A] - Hangry Lillies

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2023/09/18

Exodus 16.2-15, Psalm 105.1-6, 37-45, Philippians 1.21-30, Matthew 20.1-16; Does every church have a Back-In-Egypt committee? How should we measure things in the church? Is all food holy? 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

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