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The Readings for Today: Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53

Before his betrayal and death, Jesus prayed a prayer for his disciples - the High Priestly Prayer. In it, Jesus prays that those who follow him be kept in the world - even as the world hates them. Why does the world hate those who follow Jesus? How do we respond to it? Listen to Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper talk about how meeting hatred with love is Christianity 101!  Feel free to contact u...

The Readings for this week are: Acts 1:12–26 1 John 5:9–15 John 17:11b–19

What does it mean that Jesus is our friend? While this idea certainly can be misunderstood, Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper draw out the deep and impactful implications of Jesus call us friends. Listen today as they explore what it means to remain in Christ and receive the incredible gift of abiding! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, o...

The Readings for this week are: Acts 10:34-48 1 John 5:1-8 John 15:9-17

Seminarian (and soon to be Pastor) Joe Pierson joins Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper to discuss what it means to be connected to Christ, the vine. They explore the massive implications of Jesus' words for community, faith, and church life. Learn today what it means to abide in Christ as the branches of the vine! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, c...

The Readings for this week are: Acts 8:26–40 1 John 4:1–21 John 15:1–8

In this episode, Vicar Leeper and Pastor Wright's discussion is centered on our connection to sheep and how our Good Shepherd has saved us and continues to lead us.  We dive into John 10 to hear the voice of our Lord, the Good Shepherd.   Feel free to contact us at GetWrightforSunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! You can also find us on our website he...

The Readings for this week are: Acts 4:1-12 1 John 3:16-24 St. John 10:11-18

Pastor Michael P. Walther from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church joins Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper to discuss how Jesus opens up scripture to reveal who it is all about: himself. Through Peter's Sermon in Acts 3, we hear the damning line, "you killed the author of life", while also receiving the good news that God raised him from the dead for us. They also talk about Jesus' appearance to his discip...

The Readings for this week are:  Acts 3:11–21 1 John 3:1–7 Luke 24:36–49

Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper are joined by Pastor Aaron Mueller to talk about "doubting" Thomas. By looking at his bold approach to faith and questioning, they examine how Jesus interacts not just with the disciples, but with those who have not witnessed his bodily resurrection. Listen this week to learn how those of faith today have more of Jesus than even the disciples! Feel free to contact us...

The readings for this week are:  Acts 4:32–35 1 John 1:1—2:2 John 20:19–31

He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Today, Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper talk about the three women at the tomb and how their expectations were shattered. Through a special revelation, they received for the first time the good news of the Gospel that is for all people who believe! With trembling and astonishment, they leave the empty tomb, forever changed. Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@...

The readings for this week are:  Isaiah 25:6–9 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 Mark 16:1–8

Jeff Schwarz, the General Manager of Lutheran Public Radio, Inc. and Executive Producer of Issues, Etc. joins Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper to discuss the complicated relationship between audio media and the proclamation of the gospel. How can pastors, church communities, and Christians navigate in such a crowded and busy digital space? If you have ever wondered about starting a podcast...

Vicar Ben Leeper and Pastor Greg Barto dive deep into John 12 to look at the light and the dark, understanding and ignorance. What kind of king is Jesus: a bredking or a suffering king? Listen here to learn how Jesus disrupts the status quo, leaving us forever changed! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! You can also find...

The readings for this week are: Zechariah 9:9–12 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 John 12:20–43

Struggling to understand who Jesus is?  Who do you encounter when you think of Jesus?  James and John misunderstand who they are dealing with -  how do we make sure we don't do the same?  These questions and events are discussed in today’s episode. QUESTION Link: https://forms.gle/dW1BaqqFLX3cU39i6 Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, quest...

The readings for the 5th Sunday in Lent Old Testament  Jeremiah 31:31–34 Epistle  Hebrews 5:1–10 Gospel  (Mark 10:32–34) 35–45

A serpent on a pole?  Jesus on the cross?  How are these events related and what do they have to do with us?  These questions and more are discussed through this episode! Note: Vicar Leeper said that it was King Josiah who destroyed the bronze serpent - it was actually King Hezekiah, as is discussed in 2 Kings 18.   QUESTION Link: https://forms.gle/dW1BaqqFLX3cU39i6 Feel free t...

The readings for this week are: Numbers 21:4–9 Ephesians 2:1–10 John 3:14–21

How do we deal with Jesus when he's acting differently than we expect him to? Should we deal with him at all? Join Pastor Wright, Vicar Leeper, and special guest Pastor Robert Brown to hear about Jesus flipping tables in the temple, and how this text still cuts us to our core today! A video recording of this episode is available here or on our Youtube channel. Feel free to contact us at Getwrightf...

The readings for this week are:  Exodus 20:1–17 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 John 2:13–25

Who do you say that Jesus is? Tune in to learn about Peter's great confession - and great denial - of who Jesus is. Learn what it means for Jesus to be the Christ, and why the disciples (and us) often miss what he came to do - die on the cross.  QUESTIONS LINK: https://forms.gle/dW1BaqqFLX3cU39i6 Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges,...