A Bridge Between

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the ritual of Jesus' presentation in the temple in Jerusalem, what it means for us to have similar rituals of welcoming, and how each of us should be praying about how we present ourselves to God and Jesus to the world.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, why a pink toe is so expensive, and how we shouldn't be envious of the spiritual gifts of others.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss Jesus' first miracle at the wedding at cana in galilee, why it's important he listened to his mother, and how Jesus should be invited into the moments of our lives.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the meaning of both Jesus Christ's baptism and how it sets the precedent for our own. They also discuss why our baptism should become something upon which we reflect daily.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the merits of keeping the 2nd Sunday after Christmas and the Feast of the Epiphany separate, Fr. Dave actually makes more than one movie reference, and Fr. Alex shares his experience of getting gifts from the 3 Kings.

In this episode the Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex get you ready for the First Sunday after Christmas, discuss the introduction to the Gospel of John, and why Christ can overcome any darkness in the world.

In this Christmas episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the importance of keeping the Christmas sermon simple. By the time the feast of the incarnation arrives congregants and clergy are usually tired from all the planning and preparations and just need to absorb the moment.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex close out their preaching on the season of Advent, discuss what it means when God sends us the proof we need of a that miracles are possible, and absolutely do not talk about Seahawks football.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex continue bridging the season of advent by discussing the reading from the Gospel of Luke and the account of John the Baptist calling persons to repentance. They also debate the relationship between religion, spirituality, and piety.

In this episode Fr. Dave reluctantly comes back from his cruise over Thanksgiving break, the guys talk about the need for greater context in the gospel reading for the 2nd Sunday of advent, and why it's important to heed God's warnings.

In this episode Fr. Alex spends some time with his friend and seminary classmate the Rev. Dan Wagner. They discuss the switch to Advent, what it means to prepare our faith communities and ourselves, and why we need to keep our anxieties in check.

In this special 100th episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex record as the clergy retreat in the Diocese of SW Florida gets ready to start. They also focus on the important holy day of Christ the King and reflect on 100 episodes.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss how to preach the collect of the day, the role of the Sacred Scriptures in our daily life, and how it feels to be close to 100 episodes.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex expand their conversation to include a discussion on exegesis, share their thoughts on stewardship texts have been used in the past, and encourage people to place themselves in the story.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex spend some time discussing the feast of All Saints, how you probably shouldn't be reading the Revelation to John alone, and what it means that God is making all things new.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss how hurricane is a real thing, why the healing of Blind Bartimaeus requires more study, and how we all have our blind spots.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the aftermath of yet another hurricane, why true healing after the storm will take time, and how this Sunday's gospel reading reminds us that following Jesus is not about seeking power but rather seeking to serve.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex lament that another hurricane is coming, breakdown Psalm 22 and its meaning for us today, and encourage preachers who are struggling with preaching after a disaster.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex share their thoughts and prayers for those affected by Hurricane Helene, discuss what it means to preach after a disaster and why the book of Job should teach us that when we are tempted to ask "Why God?" we should practice the spiritual discipline of asking God "How Can I?, : "How Can I Serve?" and "How Can I Help?"

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex try not to talk about the NFL (Go Seahawks!) and why it's important for us to consider what we need to let go of in order to hold onto Jesus.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex continue their discussion on the letter of James, discuss what it means for a Christian to submit, and finally that we should flee from evil and draw near to God.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex continue their discussion on the Epistle of James, decide not to share the worst things they've said to someone as an insult, and pray decide that it's better to build people up than knock them down.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex breakdown the the discussion about faith vs works and why they are both important in the life of every  Christian.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss he difference between the essence which is permanent and spiritual vs the existence which is temporary and how it is what comes out of us that defiles us.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the meaning behind the hard saying of Jesus that we must eat his flesh and drink his blood.