Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast

Today we’re joined by the Dr. Tony, as we talk about Jesus’ teaching on the beatitudes in Mt 5.1-12, Lk 6.20-26 Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 5.13-42 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A13-42&version=NRSVUE Links mentioned in this episode: - Dr. Tony's notes on the Beatitudes (https://www.stmartininthefields....

Today we’re joined by the Rev. Peter Gray, the soon-to-be Interim Rector at St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. We talk about Jesus’ authority and our place in the world. We look at Jesus’ teaching on sabbath in Mt 12.1-14, Mk 2.23-3.1, Lk 6.1-11 Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 5.1-12, Lk 6.20-26 https://www.bibl...

Today we’re joined by the Rev. Catherine L. Tatem, Rector of Church of the Good Shepherd in Greenville, Sc. C. We talk about fasting, feasting, and making room for God in our lives. We look at Jesus’ teaching on fasting in Mt 9.14-17, Mk 2.18-22, Lk 5.33-39 Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 12.1-14, Mk 2.23-3.1, Lk 6.1-11 https://www.b...

Today we talk about sin, love, and God’s overwhelming grace. We look at Jesus’ feast with tax collectors and sinners in Mt. 9.9-13, Mk 2. 13-17, Lk. 5 27-32 Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 9.14-17, Mk 2.18-22, Lk 5.33-39 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209%3A14-17%2CMark%202%3A18-22%2CLuke%205%3A33-39&version=NRS...

Today we talk about forgiveness, friendship, and miraculous healings. We look at the paralyzed man and his friends in Mt 9:1-8, Mk 2:1-12, Lk 5:17-26 Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt. 9.9-13, Mk 2. 13-17, Lk. 5 27-32 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209:1-8,Mark%202:1-12,Luke%205:17-26&version=NRSVUE Links mentione...

Today we are joined by Dr. Tony as we continue looking at Jesus’ healings. We look at the man with leprosy in Mt 8:1-4, Mk 1:40-45, Lk 5:12-16 Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 9:1-8, Mk 2:1-12, Lk 5:17-26 Links mentioned in this episode: - Donate to Mary Balfour’s discretionary fund (https://www.episcopalgreenwood.org/giving/) - Chris...

Today we are joined by the Rev. Marion Sprott, Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. We look at Jesus’ first healings at Capernaum in Mt 8:14-17, Mk 1:29-34, Lk 4:38-41. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 8:1-4, Mk 1:40-45, Lk 5:12-16 Links mentioned in this episode: - The Rev. Marion Sprott (https://www.episdionc.org/blog/diocese-announ...

Today we are joined by the Rev. Hannah Hooker, Associate Rector at Christ Church Episcopal in Little Rock, Arkansas. We look at Jesus’ first exorcism in Mk 1:21-28 and Lk 4:31-37. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 8:14-17, Mk 1:29-34, Lk 4:38-41 Links mentioned in this episode: - The Rev. Hannah Hooker (https://christchurchlr.org/staff...

Today we are joined by the Rev. Dorian Del Priore. We look at Jesus’ calling of the first disciples in Mt 4:18-22, Mk 1:16-20, Lk 5:1-11, Jn 1:35-51. Please keep Resurrection, Greenwood, and all those impacted by the hurricane, in your prayers. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mk 1:21-28, Lk 4:31-37 (Exorcism!) Links mentioned in this ep...

Today we are joined by the Rev. John Uldrick, the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Greenwood, S.C. We look at Jesus’ start in Galilee in Matthew 4:12-17, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 4:14-15, and John 4:43-45. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 4:12-17, Mt 4:18-22, Mk 1:16-20, Lk 5:1-11, Jn 1:35-51 Links mentioned in this episode: - Bisho...

Today we look at Jesus’ temptation in Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 4:12-17, Mk 1:14-15, Lk 4:14-15, Jn 4:43-45 Links mentioned in this episode: - Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X) - The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq) - An Introducti...

Today we’re joined by Nathan Parker, Senior Pastor of Woodmont Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. We look at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, John 1:29-34. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 4:1-11, Mk 1:12-13, Lk 4:1-13 Links mentioned in this episode: - Woodmont Baptist Church (https://www.woodmontbap...

Jesus’ Birth Narratives Merry Christmas (in September)! Today Dr. Tony joins us again as we look at Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 3:13-17, Mk 1:9-11, Lk 3:21-22, Jn 1:29-34 Links mentioned in this episode: - Dr. Tony’s notes on the birth narratives (https://www.stmartininthefields.org/wp-content/uploads/20...

Today we dive into the Gospel of Luke. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Matthew 1 and Luke 1 Links mentioned in this episode: - Overview of Luke (https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-luke/) - Beheading of John the Baptist (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beheading_of_John_the_Baptist) - Luke & John commentary (https://a.co/d/fm849RV) -...

Today we dive into the Gospel of Mark. We talk about identity, context, and the beginning of the Good News. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: The Gospel of Luke. Links mentioned in this episode: - Overview of Matthew (https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/mark/) - A Lot of the Way the Trees Were Walking (https://a.co/d/1vQPyUn) - The New...

Today we dive into the Gospel of Matthew. We look at oral tradition, context, and the same old stories we all remember. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: The Gospel of Mark. It takes less than an hour! Links mentioned in this episode: - Overview of Matthew (https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/matthew/) - Matthew’s Begats songs by Andre...

We’re back! Today we reconnect and reflect on this past summer, and set the stage for the Good News in store for this year. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? - How did you rest and restore this summer? Readings for next week: As much of Matthew as you can handle! Links mentioned in this episode: - Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143...

Today we wrap up our summer series, where we interview authors. Next up, Murray Dunlap. Murray Dunlap’s work has appeared in countless magazines and journals. His stories have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize three times, as well as to Best New American Voices. He’s also married to Mary Balfour. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Take...

Today we continue our summer series, where we interview authors. Next up, David Magee. David Magee is the bestselling author of the award-winning book Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love and Loss. Featured on CBS Mornings, Dear William is a Publisher’s Weekly national bestseller, a Best Book of the South 2021 (Reckon), and it received a Starred Review from Kirkus. Question...

Today we continue our summer series, where we interview authors. Next up, Dorena Williamson. Williamson is a bestselling author who is passionate about showing children—and adults—that differences can be curiously explored and joyfully celebrated. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Take a break and get ready for the New Testament this fall...

Today we continue our summer series, where we interview authors. Next up, Liz Tichenor. The Rev. Tichenor has put down roots in the Bay Area but is originally from New Hampshire and the Midwest. An Episcopal priest, she serves as rector at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Pleasant Hill, California. Tichenor and her husband, Jesse, are raising two young children and continuing to explore t...

Today we continue our summer series, where we interview authors. Next up, Matthew Paul Turner. Turner’s storied writing career started nearly 20 years ago, and he has published a book every year. Called “one of Christianity’s fresh voices” by Publisher’s Weekly, Turner’s other notable works include Our Great Big American God, Churched, Coffeehouse Gospel and The Christian Culture Survival Guide. Q...

Today we kick off our summer series, where we interview authors. First up, Harrison Scott Key. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Take a break and get ready for the New Testament this fall! Links mentioned in this episode: - Harrison Scott Key (http://www.harrisonscottkey.com/) - https://www.instagram.com/harrisonscottkey/ - https://www.fa...

Knuckleheads of God (Malachi) Today we wrap up the Hebrew Scriptures, talking (once again) about our failures and God’s faithfulness. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Take a break and get ready for the New Testament this fall! Links mentioned in this episode: - Thurgood Marshall’s church, St. Augustine Episcopal Church, Washington, D.C....

Today we’re joined by the Rev. Katie Beaver, rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Congaree, S.C. We talk about pride, fear, and God’s judgment. Questions for reflection: - Where do you struggle with pride? - How have you seen God’s presence in your failure? - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Malachi Links mentioned in this episode: - The Rev. Katie Beaver (http...