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Fr. Michael, Rev. Katie, Rev. Bob Graves, Rev. Walt Kindergan, and Rev. John Phillips gather to discuss the book Jonah, which if the basis of our fall small group study. Week IV Scripture Meditation: Jonah 3:1-10

Fr. Michael, Rev. Katie, Rev. Bob Graves, Rev. Walt Kindergan, and Rev. John Phillips gather to discuss the book of Jonah, which is the basis of our fall small group study. Week III Scripture Meditation: Jonah 1:17 – 2:10

Fr. Michael, Rev. Katie, Rev. Bob Graves, Rev. Walt Kindergen, and Rev. John Phillips gather to discuss the book of Jonah, which is the basis of our fall small group study. Week II Scripture Meditation: Jonah 1:4-16

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie gather with Rev. Bob Graves, Rev. Walt Kindergan, and Rev. John Phillips to discuss Jonah. Our fall small group study is on "God's Boundless Compassion" in the Book of Jonah.

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with Saranne Morrow, vestry member and lifelong Christ Church parishioner.

Fr. Michael's sermon on "When life takes more than you gave it," discusses clergy burnout and burnout for the rest of us. We can only give what we have. We need to intentionally fill our hearts in order to go back to service in the world. The readings from this week were: Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 99 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with Dr. Jason Hobratschk, the Director of Music Ministry at Christ Church Pensacola.

Fr. Michael's sermon, "Lettuce," reflects on his homiletic professor in seminary, who told the students not to make salads at the end of their sermons, and why he sometimes likes to break this rule. The readings from this week were: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Hebrews 10:11-14, 15-18, 19-25 Mark 13:1-8

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with Rev. Cheryl Hinnen. Cheryl is a Deacon and the Executive Assistant of Bright Bridge Ministries.

Rev. Katie's sermon on the Prayer of Our Heart and its longing to be heard, held close, and not alone. The readings of this week were: 2 Samuel 18:5-9,15,31-33 Psalm 130 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 John 6:35,41-51

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with Don Meyer parishioner and leader at Christ Church. They discuss Don's career with the Navy and his recent battle with cancer.

Fr. Michael's sermon on why Christ Church exists. The readings from this week were: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 8-15a Psalm 42 1 John 3:16-18 Luke 8:26-39

Father Michael remembers a special wedding gift as it reminded him of the tenacity of God. The readings from this week were: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10

Rev. Katie reflects on how children can bear witness through her experience with children's chapel and chapel services for Episcopal Day School. The readings from this week were: Acts 3:12-19 Psalm 4 1 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36b-48

Fr. Michael's sermon is inspired by a small child from the parish. Where do we see God? The readings from this week were: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Psalm 24 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29

Consecration Sunday sermon by Dr. Ellen Davis, a professor at Duke Divinity School. The readings from this week were: Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

Rev. Katie discusses the stubbornness and pride in each of us and what we can learn from Jonah, her favorite book of the Bible. The readings from this week were: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62:6-14 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

Michael and Katie sit down this week with Deborah Epps, a deacon of the Episcopal Church. Deborah serves at St. Cyprians and Christ Church.

Fr. Michael discusses a significant experience he had on Good Friday and the transition from darkness to light during the Tridium (between Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday). Readings: Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13 Psalm 46 Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 Ezekiel 36:24-28 Psalm 42:1-7 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Psalm 126 Romans 6:3-11 Mark 16:1-8

Michael and Katie sit down this week with Ed Rogers, the current Senior Warden of the Christ Church Vestry.

Fr Michael reflects on his early ministry and the challenges associated. He discusses engaging with those around us. The readings from this week were: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

In this episode, we bring you a sermon from Rev Walt Kindergan. Rev Walt was a priest at Christ Church prior to his retirement. In this sermon, Walt preaches on how God is love and how we must emulate God and love all others. The readings from this week were: Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22:24-30 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8

Fr. Michael talks about his childhood mullet (hair, not fish). He reflects on how followers of Christ are different. The readings from this week were: Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with two talented members of Christ Church's musical team, Tony Chiarito and Greg Vannoy. Tony and Greg are members of the Christ Church choir and are also founders of the Pensacola Bay Concert Band.

Just prior to Lent in 2021, Rev Katie uses MC Escher's painting Metamorphosis to discuss the hope that comes from the transfiguration of Jesus. The readings for this week were: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9