Strangely Warmed

Hosea 11.1-11, Psalm 107.1-9, 43, Colossians 3.1-11, Luke 12.13-21; What does it look like to be a fool for Christ? How important in the grammar of faith? How do we know if we are part of the redeemed? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Peter Kwon. Peter is one of the pastors at Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head ov...

Hosea 1.2-10, Psalm 85, Colossians 2.6-19, Luke 11.1-13; What does it look like to pastor a football team? What is the one thing needful? Is the prosperity gospel Good News? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Wil Posey. Wil is the pastor of First UMC in Murphy, NC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Cl...

Amos 8.1-12, Psalm 52, Colossians 1.15-28, Luke 10.38-42; What does a basket of fruit have to do with the Gospel? Is baldness a punishment from God? What does it mean to pray with our feet? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Wil Posey. Wil is the pastor of First UMC in Murphy, NC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandg...

Amos 7.7-17, Psalm 82, Colossians 1.1-14, Luke 10.25-37; What is a low anthropology? How important are holy friendships? What can the West Wing teach us about the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Matt Benton. Matt is the pastor of Bethel UMC in Woodbridge, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.c...

2 Kings 5.1-14, Psalm 30, Galatians 6.1-16, Luke 10.1-11, 16-20; How important are the unnamed characters in the Bible? Is there such a thing as an inadequate prayer? What can weddings teach us about the kingdom of God? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Matt Benton. Matt is the pastor of Bethel UMC in Woodbridge, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to...

2 Kings 2.1-2, 6-14, Psalm 77.1-2, 11-20, Galatians 5.1, 13-25, Luke 9.51-62; Does Elijah actually pass the mantle to Elisha? What does freedom look like for a Christian? How serious is the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester, Michigan. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over t...

1 Kings 19.1-15a, Psalm 42 & Psalm 43, Galatians 3.23-29, Luke 8.26-39; How important is place in scripture? Is there such a thing as a perfect prayer? Why does the demoniac live among the dead? 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 ht...

The one and only Kara Slade will be joining Crackers&Grape Juice for a live pubcast next Wednesday (6/15/22) at 6:30pm in Hampton, VA at the St. George Brewing Company to help kick off Annual Conference. Her book "The Fullness Of Time" is a remarkable witness to the work of Karl Barth for the church today and we can't wait to hear what Kara has to share with us. All are welcome!

Proverbs 8.1-4, 22-31, Psalm 8, Romans 5.1-5, John 16.12-15; Why is wisdom personified in scripture? Why does the church observe Trinity Sunday? Should we read the Bible backwards? 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.crac...

Acts 2.1-21, Psalm 104.24-34, 35b, Romans 8.14-17, John 14.8-17, (25-27); Should pastors appear drunk in worship? Why do we repeat ourselves every Sunday? What does it mean for the Spirit to be our Advocate? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sarah Locke. Sarah is the pastor of Hickory UMC in Chesapeake, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over...

Acts 16.16-34, Psalm 97, Revelation 22.12-14, 16-17, 20-21, John 17.20-26; Should we wear hardhats to worship? What does idolatry look like today? Can we have actual unity in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sarah Locke. Sarah is the pastor of Hickory UMC in Chesapeake, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crack...

Acts 16.9-15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21.10, 22-22.5, John 14.23-29; Is there such a thing as a solitary Christian? Can there be joy in judgment? What does church architecture tell us about God? 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 http...

Acts 11.1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21.1-6, John 13.31-35; Should we still follow certain dietary restrictions as Christians? How expansive is the Kingdom of God? What does it mean to worship the God who makes ALL things new? 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. -...

Acts 9.36-43, Psalm 23, Revelation 7.9-17, John 10.22-30; What happens in the shadows of the chapel? Can we have a hopeful ecclesiology? What is the great ordeal in Revelation? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Bryant Manning. Bryant is the director of the Wesley Foundation at FSU. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersan...

Acts 9.1-6, Psalm 30, Revelation 5.11-14, John 21.1-19; How do seminary friendships begin? How important is the call of Saul? What makes good worship good? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Bryant Manning. Bryant is the director of the Wesley Foundation at FSU. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click...

Acts 5.27-32, Psalm 118.14-29, Revelation 1.4-9, John 20.19-31; Do the psalms ever change? What does good trouble look like? Is Revelation timeless? 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 “Support...

Isaiah 65.17-25, Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15.19-26, John 20.1-18; What songs should we listen to on Easter? Is there such a thing as a super psalm? How long should Easter sermons be? 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...

Psalm 118.1-2, 19-29, Luke 19.28-40; Should churches observe a Palm Sunday or a Passion Sunday? Why are the difficult hymns the best hymns? What is the not normed norm? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the lead pastor of First UMC in Salem, Virginia. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice...

Isaiah 43.16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3.4b-14, John 12.1-8; Is it possible to keep Easter in Lent? Is worship nothing more than beholding beauty? What's the Gospel according to John Daker? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the lead pastor of First UMC in Salem, Virginia. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www...

Joshua 5.9-12, Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians 5.16-21, Luke 15.1-3, 11b-32; How can we pray by listening? What does it means to be an ambassador for Christ? Is grace actually amazing? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Wayne Dickert. Wayner is the pastor of the River of Life and Bryson City UMC in Bryson City, NC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over...

Isaiah 55.1-9, Psalm 63.1-8, 1 Corinthians 10.1-13, Luke 13.1-9; Why are there so many references to water in scripture? Is there such a thing as a good church meeting? What does the ministry of restoration look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Wayne Dickert. Wayner is the pastor of the River of Life and Bryson City UMC in Bryson City, NC. Hosted by Tay...

Genesis 15.1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3.17-4.1, Luke 13.31-35; Why should Christians read fiction? Are covenants made to be broken? What does it look like to wait on the Lord? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Chandler Ragland. Chandler serves Black Mountain UMC in Black Mountain, NC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www...

Deuteronomy 26.1-11, Psalm 91.1-2, 9-16, Romans 10.8b-13, Luke 4.1-13; What does it mean to "observe" Lent? Can we really picture salvation? Is it possible to define preaching? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Chandler Ragland. Chandler serves Black Mountain UMC in Black Mountain, NC. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.cracke...

Happy 5th Anniversary to Strangely Warmed! In order to celebrate the occasion we are bringing you the first episode we ever recorded: Ash Wednesday with Fleming Rutledge. Fleming talks about the beach ball of prophetic preaching and what it means to speak the Word into the World. If nothing else, stick around for the remarkable prayer from Fleming at the end.

Exodus 34.29-35, Psalm 99, 2 Corinthians 2.12-4.2, Luke 9.28-43a; Is it possible to receive a theological sunburn? How necessary is community? How can we reclaim the sacredness of the faith? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Andrew Whaley. Andrew is the senior minister of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins