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Lingering on the Lectionary: The Character of the King & the Heart of the Matter Reflection on the readings for August 29 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: Ps 45; Song of Songs 2.8–13; Mk 7.1–23; James 1.17–27. 

In this discussion, I talk with Zach M. Bowden about his teaching and academic work in Church History and Historical Theology. We also discuss one of his essays on the church in the Medieval era & some of our formative experiences in theological education. Zach is an Assistant Professor of Theological Studies at Cedarville University.   You can read the essay we discuss in Historical Theology for...

Lingering on the Lectionary: Lord, To Whom Shall We Go?  Reflection on the readings for August 22 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: 1 Kgs 8.1–43; Ps 84; Jn 6.56–69; Eph 6.10–20.

Lingering on the Lectionary: The Terror and Comfort of Pursuing Wisdom Reflection on the readings for August 15 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: 1 Kgs 3:3–14; Ps 111; Jn 6:51–58; Eph 5:15–20.   

In this discussion, I talk with Jonathan D. Watson about his new book: In The Name of Our Lord: Four Models of the Relationship Between Baptism, Catechesis, and Communion (Lexham Press).   Jonathan is Chair and Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University. In our discussion, he shares his insights on the logic of the church's liturgy, the beauty of the gospel, and the...

Lingering on the Lectionary: Reflection on the readings for June 27 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: 2 Sam 1:1, 17–27 Psalm 130 Mark 5:21–43.