Strangely Warmed

Genesis 24.34-38, 42-49, 58-67, Psalm 45.10-17, Romans 7.15-25a, Matthew 11.16-19, 25-30; How do we find the right spouse? Who prays the psalms? Are we our own worst enemies? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh is the pastor of Trinity UMC in Orange, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrape...

Genesis 22.1-14, Psalm 13, Romans 6.12-23, Matthew 10.40-42; Why are some texts so difficult to preach? What does it mean to be a slave of righteousness? How much should we focus on welcoming others in the name of Jesus? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Eric Anderson. Eric is the Director of Next Generation Ministries at Raleigh Court UMC in Roanoke, VA. Host...

Genesis 21.8-21, Psalm 86.1-10, 16-17, Romans 6.1b-11, Matthew 10.24-39; Is it possible to be elected and rejected at the same time? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? Why is there so much division in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Eric Anderson. Eric is the Director of Next Generation Ministries at Raleigh Court UMC in Ro...

Genesis 18.1-15, Exodus 19.2-8a, Romans 5.1-8, Matthew 9.35-10.8; What is lectio continua? Did John Calvin get something right? Why doesn't Paul talk about obedience? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli. Jason is the lead pastor of Annandale UMC, in Annandale, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrape...

Genesis 12.1-9, Psalm 33.1-12, Romans 4.13-25, Matthew 9.9-13, 18-26; What is in the Bible? What sort of house is it to which the Bible is the door? And what sort of country is spread before our eyes when we throw the Bible open? Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts,...

Genesis 1.1-2.4a, Psalm 8, 2 Corinthians 13.11-13, Matthew 28.16-20; Why do we have a Trinity Sunday? What do babes and infants have to do with theology? Is grace the most important word in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to htt...

Acts 2.1-21, Psalm 104.24-34, 35b, 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13, John 20.19-23; How much do pastors change? What does it take to confess Jesus as Lord? What's the Good News of Pentecost? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandg...

Acts 1.6-14, Psalm 68.1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4.12-14, 5.6-11, John 17.1-11; What is stained glass language? Why does Jesus pray in the third person? Will there ever be unity in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastor of Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://ww...

Acts 17.22-31, Psalm 69.8-20, 1 Peter 3.13-22, John 14.15-21; Who do sermons belong to? Is suffering required for faith? How does baptism set us against the powers and principalities? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli and Brian Zahnd. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support...

Acts 7.55-60, Psalm 31.1-5, 15-16, 1 Peter 2.2-10, John 14.1-14; How many faithful films are there? Why do people cover their ears to the truth? How can we cultivate scripturally shaped imagination? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors of Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over...

Acts 2.42-47, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2.19-25, John 10.1-10; Why do United Methodist pastors move? How important is Christian grammar? What can Ghostbusters teach us about the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors of Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.cracke...

Acts 2.14a, 36-41, Psalm 116.1-4, 12-19, 1 Peter 1.17-23, Luke 24.13-25; How should we respond to sermons? Is reciprocity possible in the kingdom of God? Does God give us heartburn? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Todd Littleton and Josh Munnikhuysen. Todd serves Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK and Josh serves Trinity UMC in Orange, VA. Hosted by Tay...

Acts 2.14a, 22-32, Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1.3-9, John 20.19-31; What makes a good sermon good? How should we talk about Sheol in church? Is it okay to doubt? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Todd Littleton and Josh Munnikhuysen. Todd serves Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK and Josh serves Trinity UMC in Orange, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget t...

Jeremiah 31.1-6, Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24, Colossians 3.1-4, John 20.1-18; What's the difference between explanation and proclamation? Should we be joyful and afraid on Easter? What can The Last of Us teach us about the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forg...

Psalm 118.1-2, 19-29, Matthew 21.1-11; Should Palm Sunday be called Psalm Sunday? How often should we laugh in church? What difference does a donkey make? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Su...

Ezekiel 37.1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8.6-11, John 11.1-45; How hard is it to preach on the psalms? What makes a faithful funeral faithful? What does BBQ chicken pizza have to do with salvation history? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Eric Hall. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrape...

1 Samuel 16.1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5.8-14, John 9.1-41; Do we use enough oil in worship? How subversive is Jesus? Is Lent supposed to be a downer? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Beco...

Exodus 17.1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5.1-11, John 4.5-42; How pointed should our prayers be? Who qualifies as being part of the ungodly? Is there anything wrong with democratic egalitarianism? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice...

Genesis 12.1-4a, Psalm 121, Romans 4.1-5, 13-17, John 3.1-17; What's wrong with satisfaction theories of the atonement? Should Protestant Christians put Jesus back on the cross? What is a lettuce sermon? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crack...

Genesis 2.15-17, 3.1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5.12-19, Matthew 4.1-11; Why should churches use the RCL? What is our original sin? How do Jesus' temptations connect with our own? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “...

Joel 2.1-2, 12-17, Psalm 51.1-17, 2 Corinthians 5.20b-6.10, Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21; What is the purpose of Ash Wednesday? How important are the words we use in worship? Is the Gospel about reconciliation, rectification, or both? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Johanna Hartelius. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head o...

Exodus 23.12-18, Psalm 2, 2 Peter 1.16-21, Matthew 17.1-9; How timely is the Transfiguration? Why are there so many mountaintop moments in scripture? What makes God laugh? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice...

Deuteronomy 30.15-20, Psalm 119.1-8, 1 Corinthians 3.1-9, Matthew 5.21-37; How important are sermon titles? What is the purpose of the Law? Is there a limit to God's grace? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Hunter Bryn. Hunter is the Digital Media Specialist for the Virginia Conference of the UMC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https:...

Isaiah 58.1-9a, Psalm 112.1-9, 1 Corinthians 2.1-12, Matthew 5.13-20; What is RP the G? Is there a connection between happiness and fear? Does Jesus want us to be more salty in church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Hunter Bryn. Hunter is the Digital Media Specialist for the Virginia Conference of the UMC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head ov...

Micah 6.1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1.18-31, Matthew 5.1-12; Who does the Lord require from us? How is God's weakness stronger than human strength? What's the purpose of preaching? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with the youth from Raleigh Court UMC in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on...