Strangely Warmed

Numbers 21.4-9, Psalm 107.1-3, 17-22, Ephesians 2.1-10, John 3.14-21; Is God subversive? How can we live in grace? Why are there so many snakes int he Bible? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Heather and Daniel Wray. Heather serves as the Director of Connect Ministries at Leesburg UMC in Leesburg, VA and Daniel serves as the pastor at Round Hill UMC in Round...

Exodus 20.1-17, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 1.18-25, John 2.13-22; What are the pros and cons of being a clergy couple? Does God get jealous? Why are we so afraid of the S word? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Heather and Daniel Wray. Heather serves as the Director of Connect Ministries at Leesburg UMC in Leesburg, VA and Daniel serves as the pastor at Round Hi...

Genesis 17.1-7, 15-16, Psalm 22.23-31, Romans 4.13-25, Mark 8.31-38; Why is God so obsessed with covenants? What can Taize teach us about worship? Should we be hoping against hope? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Carsten Bryant. Carsten serves as the Director of the Youth Collective of the Orange Cooperative Parish in Hillsboro, NC.

Genesis 9.8-17, Psalm 25.1-10, 1 Peter 3.18-22, Mark 1.9-15; What's so good about Karl Barth? Did Noah see a double rainbow? How immediate is the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Carsten Bryant. Carsten serves as the Director of the Youth Collective of the Orange Cooperative Parish in Hillsboro, NC.

Thoughts on Ash Wednesday with Fleming Rutledge, Jason Micheli, and Teer Hardy.

2 Kings 2.1-12, Psalm 50.1-6, 2 Corinthians 4.3-6, Mark 9.2-9; What can Marvel teach us about scripture? What does it look like to revitalize churches? Why are Moses and Elijah the figures who flank Jesus during the Transfiguration? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Stanley. Jason serves as the co-ordinator for Church Revitalization for the Elizabeth Riv...

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.

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.

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.

1 Samuel 3.1-20, Psalm 139, 1-6, 13-18, 1 Corinthians 6.12-20, John 1.43-51; How important are biblical names? Why is grace so confounding? Is the Word of the Lord rare these days? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Mikang Kim. Mikang serves Epworth UMC on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

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.

Jeremiah 31.7-14, Psalm 147.12-20, Ephesians 1.3-14, John 1.1-18; What do unicorns have to do with Christmas? How should we feel in worship? Why should we read the Bible from the margins? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer serves as one of the pastors at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington VA.

Isaiah 61.10-62.3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4.4-7, Luke 2.22-40; How long should we celebrate Christmas? What does it look like to praise the Lord? How outrageous is grace? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer serves as one of the pastors at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA.

Isaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-20; What does Karl Barth have to say about Christmas? How hard is it to preach/lead worship on Christmas Eve? Why should we give God all the good verbs? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli.

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. Ben is the Associate Rector at Calvary-St. George's Church in NYC.

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. Ben is the Associate Rector at Calvary-St. George's Church in NYC.

Isaiah 40.1-11, Psalm 85.1-2, 8-13, 2 Peter 3.8-15a, Mark 1.1-8; Why do we always begin again? What does peace actually look like? How can we embody Advent? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lauren Lobenhofer. Lauren is the senior pastor at Cave Spring UMC in Roanoke, VA.

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.

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. Lindsey serves as the Director of the Center for Clergy Excellence in the Virginia Annua...

Judges 4.1-7, Psalm 123, 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11, Matthew 25.14-30; Should we be judging the judges? Why does God come like a thief in the night (and not like a Grandma in the morning)? What does justice in the Kingdom of God look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lindsey Baynham. Lindsey serves as the Director of the Center for Clergy Excellence in the V...

Joshua 24.1-3a, 14-25, Psalm 78.1-7, 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18, Matthew 25.1-13; How do we know who we are? Are Christians strangers in a strange land? What do foolish bridesmaids have to do with the Kingdom of God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sara Keeling. Sara is the lead pastor at Good Shepherd UMC in Dale City, VA.

Joshua 3.7-17, Psalm 107.1-7, 1 Thessalonians 2.9-13, Matthew 23.1-12; How connected is the Bible? When should we celebrate All Saints? What's the difference between God's Word and our words about God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sara Keeling. Sara is the lead pastor at Good Shepherd UMC in Dale City, VA.

Deuteronomy 34.1-12, Psalm 90.1-6, 13-17, 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8, Matthew 22.34-46; What does Hamilton have to do with the Gospel? Why doesn't Moses get to stand in the Promised Land? Should we make more room for lament? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Brian Johnson. Brian serves at Haymarket Church in Haymarket, VA.

Exodus 33.12-23, Psalm 99, 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10, Matthew 22.15-22; Is Jesus like a puppy dog? How can we define justice? What does discipleship actually look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Brian Johnson. Brian serves at Haymarket Church in Haymarket, VA.

Exodus 32.1-14, Psalm 106.1-6, 19-23, Philippians 4.1-9, Matthew 22.1-14; What's so good about fall? Is God *really* immutable? What should we wear to weddings? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer serves as one of the pastors at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Arlington, VA.