Strangely Warmed

Proverbs 1.20-33, Psalm 19, James 3.1-12, Mark 8.27-38; How can faith be frightening? How can we avoid preaching cliches? How important is the present of presence? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Chelsea Morse. Chelsea serves Micah Ecumenical Ministries where she is the Community Ministries Chaplain in Fredericksburg, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Proverbs 22.1-2, 8-9, 22-23 , Psalm 125, James 2.1-10, 14-17, Mark 7.24-37; Is it possible to make a radio joke on a podcast? What scriptures make for good meme material? What does a collective homily sound like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Chelsea Morse. Chelsea serves Micah Ecumenical Ministries where she is the Community Ministries Chaplain in Frederi...

Song of Solomon 2.8-13, Psalm 45.1-2, 6-9, James 1.17-27, Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23; Why should Christians watch Ted Lasso? How important is the BCP? What does church graffiti look like? 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

1 Kings 8.22-30, 41-43, Psalm 84, Ephesians 6.10-20, John 6.56-69; How important are spices? What should we make of the powers and the principalities? Is Jesus a dude? 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

1 Kings 2.10-12, 3.3-14, Psalm 111, Ephesians 5.15-20, John 6.51-58; How wicked is wisdom? How can we praise the Lord? What's wrong with Dead Poets Society? 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.

2 Samuel 18.5-9, 15, 31-33, Psalm 130, Ephesians 4.25-5.2, John 6.35, 41-51; Is the lectionary infallible? What does Robin Hood have to do with the Old Testament? How patient is God? 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.

2 Samuel 11.1-15, Psalm 14, Ephesians 3.14-21, John 6.1-21; What does it mean to be an exvangelical? Is there a proper order to theology? How important are community meals? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest April Little. April is the co-host of the Reclaiming The Garden podcast. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

2 Samuel 7.1-14a, Psalm 89.20-37, Ephesians 2.11-22, Mark 6.30-34, 53-56; Can we actually rest in scripture? What does it look like to confront our desire for control? How is the Gospel an adventure? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Haley Husband. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

2 Samuel 6.1-5, 12b-19, Psalm 24, Ephesians 1.3-14, Mark 6.14-29; Why does David dance before the Ark? Is it possible to really embrace the unknown? Why is the language of adoption so prevalent in scripture? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Haley Husband. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

2 Samuel 5.1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48, 2 Corinthians 12.2-10, Mark 6.1-13; What Does Bo Burnham have to do with the Gospel? Should we have a new lectionary? How important are our liturgical habits? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Rev. Alan Combs. Alan is the lead pastor of First UMC in Salem, Va. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

2 Samuel 1.1, 17-27, Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 8.7-15, Mark 5.21-43; Why do we enjoy dunking on people so much? How pivotal are our prayers? What should we do with the diversity of riches within the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Rev. Alan Combs. Alan is the lead pastor of First UMC in Salem, Va. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

1 Samuel 17.32-49, Psalm 9.9-20, 2 Corinthians 6.1-13, Mark 4.35-41; How many stories can you fit in one story? What does true trust look like? What was at stake for Paul and the spreading of the Gospel? 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. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

1 Samuel 15.34-16.13, Psalm 20, 2 Corinthians 5.6-17, Mark 4.26-34; Should we have enthusiasm for the future? Why is God obsessed with impossible possibilities? Are Christians too confident? 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. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

1 Samuel 8.4-20, Psalm 138, 2 Corinthians 4.13-5.1, Mark 3.20-35; Is God political? What's the connection between humility and humiliation? What does it look like to extend grace? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sara Keeling. Sara is the lead pastor of Good Shepherd UMC in Dale City, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

Isaiah 6.1-8, Psalm 29, Romans 8.12-27, John 3.1-17; How important are book titles? What does coal have to do with a calling? Should we try to explain the unexplainable? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Sara Keeling. Sara is the lead pastor of Good Shepherd UMC in Dale City, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

Acts 2.1-21, Psalm 104.24-34, 35b, Romans 8.22-27, John 15.26-27; 16.4b-15; What's the value in returning to older movies? Why does the Spirit empower the speaking of other languages? What does holy hope look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Acts 1.15-17, 21-26, Psalm 1, 1 John 5.9-13, John 17.6-19; How can we read scripture through the lens of Emmaus? Why is the Spirit so confounding? What does it mean to be truly happy? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Kenneth Tanner. Ken is the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Acts 10.44-48, Psalm 98, 1 John 5.1-6, John 15.9-17; Do disco and disc golf go together? How serendipitous is the Spirit? What does obedience lead to? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Todd Littleton. Todd is the pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Acts 8.26-40, Psalm 22.25-31, 1 John 4.7-21, John 15.1-8; What should we make of all the baptismal debates among the churches? What is Christotelism? How can we bear fruit in the kingdom? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Todd Littleton. Todd is the pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Acts 4.5-12, Psalm 23, 1 John 3.16-24, John 10.11-18; How can sabbath be an act of resistance? What's the deal with universalism? Is Jesus really a *good* shepherd? 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. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. Preorder our new book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B...

Acts 3.12-19, Psalm 4, 1 John 3.1-7, Luke 24.36b-48; What's the point of CPE? Can we use the NT to preach the OT? How has the pandemic changed our prayers? 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. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. Preorder our new book here: https://smile.amazon.com/Never-Said-...

Acts 4.32-35, Psalm 133, 1 John 1.1-2.2, John 20.19-31; How important are the hymns we sing? How can we keep the first things first? What are we to do with doubting Thomas? 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

Isaiah 25.6-9, Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15.1-11, John 20.1-18; How radical is belief? What does it mean to trust the liturgy? What should we hear on Easter Sunday? 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

Psalm 118.1-2, 19-29, Mark 11.1-11; Should we wear costumes to church? Is there such a thing as too many Hosannas? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Dane Womack. Dane serves as the pastor at First UMC in Paragould, Arkansas

Jeremiah 31.31-34, Psalm 51.1-12, Hebrews 5.5-10, John 12.20-33; Why does God make so many covenants? Is the church currently in exile? Is it okay to talk about judgment in worship? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Dane Womack. Dane serves as the pastor at First UMC in Paragould, Arkansas.