Pulpit Fiction Podcast

TNS 4-7: Eboo Patel! Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core (ifyc.org) Author of: Interfaith Leadership: A Primer Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America Acts of Hope: The Story of an American Muslim, in the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation

214: Palm Sunday and Holy Week (4/9/2017) 8:51 - MATTHEW 21:1-11 26:37 - PSALM 118:1-2, 19-29 33:58 - HOLY WEEK(MAUNDY THURSDAY &GOOD FRIDAY) Support the Show: Donate Audible PSALM 118 RICHARD BRUXVOORT COLLIGAN Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon   FEATURED MUSICIAN - RED MOLLY, “HOMEWARD BOUND” FROM THE ALBUM THE RED ALBUM. Redmolly.com @redmollyband Facebook

213: Lent 5A (4/2/2017) 4:46 - Romans 8:6-11  10:43 - John 11:1-45  35:32 - Psalm 130  Ezekiel 37:1-14 PSALM 130  RICHARD BRUXVOORT COLLIGAN Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon Voice in the Wilderness:  Romans 8:6-11 with Chris Strickland Twitter: @ChrisStrickla Featured Musician - “Dem Bones” covered by Phish Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA [6/29/16]

212: Lent 4A (3/26/2017) Hello and welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 212 for Sunday March 26, 2017, Lent 4A. 6:30 - Ephesians 5:8-14 with Sarah Jayne Hewitt 19:30 -  John 9:1-41 Jesus and the man born blind 46:40 - Psalm 23 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon 54:50 - 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Anointing of David Voice in the Wilderness:  Ephesians 5:8-14 with Sarah Jayne Hewitt Featured Musician - Christopher Grundy, “Here in Providence” from his album Here in Providence. christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy

211: Lent 3A (3/19/2017) Romans 5:1-11 with Gill Lefevre John 4:5-42 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Psalm 95 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Exodus 17:1-7 Water from the Rock Voice in the Wilderness:  Romans 5:1-11 with Gill Lefevre Featured Musician: - Steven Schallert, “Tremble, Tremble,” from his album “Songs of Sorrow/Songs of Hope” Soundcloud.com/Steve-Schallert SteveSchallert.com

210: Lent 2A (3/12/2017) Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, Erin Geoffrion Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17 Jesus and Nicodemus Psalm Nugget: Psalm 121  Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Second Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a Calling of Abram Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, Erin Geoffrion Featured Musician - Risn “It Ain’t Easy” IamRisn.com soundcloud.com/iamrisn Facebook @IamRisn

TNS 4-6: Brad Lyons! The Chalice Press "How Progressive Christians Are Playing Catch Up" by Brad Lyons "Justice a Hot Topic for Religion Publishers" by Lynn Garrett in Publishers Weekly

209: Ash Wednesday containing: Ash Wednesday and Mardi Gras Conversation from our 2015 Lent Round Table with Rev Diann Bailey and Rev. Sarah Renfro "Wash Me Clean" by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from his album Sharing the Road Nugget on Psalm 51 by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from episode 107 (March 22, 2015) Conversation on Isaiah 58:1-12 from episode 204 (Feb. 5, 2017) "Texas Kyrie" by Jonathan Rundman from his album A Heartland Liturgy Support the Show: Donate Audible

208: Lent 1A (3/5/2017) Romans 5:12-19, Sarah Renfro Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation Psalm 32, Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Snakes and Fruit ​Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 5:12-19, Rev. Sarah Renfro m-bodied.com Facebook @revrenfro Featured Musician - Red Molly, “May I Suggest” from their album Love and Other Tragedies. Back from a 18 month break! Check out their great music: Redmolly.com @redmollyband Facebook

207: Transfiguration A (Feb. 26, 2017) Voice in the Wilderness: Nicole Cox, 2 Peter 1:16-21 Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9 Transfiguration Psalm Nugget: Psalm 99  Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist,  Patreon Second Reading: Exodus 24:12-18 Moses on the Mountain Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Nicole Cox, 2 Peter 1:16-21 @PastorBesties Facebook.com/PastorBesties Youtube Channel Featured Musician - Whym, “Thrill” from their debut album Sing, Doubter @WhymMusic Facebook WhymMusic.com Instagram​

206: Epiphany 7A (Feb. 19, 2017) Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:38-48 You have heard it said Psalm Nugget: Psalm 119:33-40  Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist,  Patreon Second Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Be Holy as God is Holy NOTES - after show excerpt from 2014: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 God’s Holy Temple Featured Musician - Christopher Grundy, “Church of the Shelved” from his album In This Life. christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy

205: Epiphany 6A (Feb. 12, 2017) Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 with Diann Bailey Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:21-37 Murder, Adultery and Divorce (from Episode 50) Psalm Nugget: Psalm 119:1-10  Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Diann Bailey 1 Corinthians 3:1-9  Associate Pastor of First Church of Christ, CT, Suffield, CT Notes from 3 years ago Featured Musician: Heatherlyn, “Welcome to the Maquerade” from her album Heatherlyn heatherlynmusic.com @heatherlynmusic

204: Epiphany 5A (Feb 5, 2017) Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20 You are the salt of the earth Psalm Nugget: Psalm 112:1-10  Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Second Reading: Isaiah 58:1-12 What kind of fast does God like? Support the Show: That Church Conference Donate Audible Featured Musician - Amy Cox, “Blessed” from her album Coming Home to You Website: http://amycoxmusic.com/ Facebook Twitter: @AmyECox YouTube

203: Epiphany 4A (January 29, 2017) Voice in the Wilderness: Scott Maderer 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Psalm Nugget: Psalm 15  Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Second Reading: Micah 6:1-8 What does the Lord require? Support the Show: That Church Conference Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Scott Maderer 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Christianstewardshipcoaching.com @stewardcoaching Featured Musician: Bryan Sirchio, “What Does Our God Require of Us?” from the album, “Something Beautiful for God” Twitter: @BryanJSirchio Facebook. Bryan Sirchio Music Web: http://sirchio.com

202: Epiphany 3A (Jan. 22, 2017) Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Willie Deuel Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 Calling the Fishermen Psalm Nugget: Psalm 27:1, 4-9 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Second Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4 The servant speaks Support the Show: That Church Conference Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Willie Deuel 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 @WillieDeuel Featured Musician - “Follow Me” by John Ford from his album Come to the Light. Director of Music Ministries at St. Mark UMC in Pensacola, FL Husband of regular voice in the wilderness contributor and show supporter Anita Ford

Notes and Commentary 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 John 1:29-42  Psalm 40:1-11 Isaiah 49:1-7 Support the Show: Donate Audible Voice in the Wilderness: Bryan Odeen 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 @BryanOdeen https://bryanodeen.wordpress.com/ https://www.reverbnation.com/bryanodeen Featured Musician - “Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)” by Jonathan Rundman from his album A Heartland Liturgy. website facebook twitter: @jonathanrundman

TNS 4-5: Kara Powell! We sat down with Dr. Powell over a warm cup of Skype to talk about the Fuller Youth Institute, the importance of data, and her newest book Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church. ​ Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church is available now! ChurchesGrowingYoung.org Fuller Youth Institute​

Notes and Commentary Matthew 3:13-17 Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Support the Show: Donate Audible Featured Musician - My Anchor Holds, “Wade in the Water,” from their album Dirty Jesus Hope Church, Normal, Ill. myanchorholds.net @My_Anchor_Holds Facebook YouTube  

Notes and Commentary Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14   Ephesians 3:1-12 Featured Musician - Bryan Sirchio, “We Three Kings” from his newest album, December Recollections. @BryanJSirchio Facebook website: sirchio.com

199: Christmas, A (December 25, 2016) Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-20 - Birth of Jesus + Shepherds Second Reading: John 1:1-14 - Prologue to John Psalm Nugget: Psalm 98 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Support the Show: Donate and Audible Featured Musician - “Glory In The Highest” by Jonathan Rundman from his album A Heartland Liturgy. website facebook twitter: @jonathanrundman