A Bridge Between

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex ponder the question of what Jesus meant when he said that to follow him we must pick up our cross. They also chat about the recent super bowl ad from the "He Gets Us" group.

In this first episode of the Lenten season Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex examine and meditate on a portion of Psalm 25 to answer the question of how one lives into call for a Holy Lent?

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the reading from 2nd Corinthians and how we can only share the Jesus we know. They also contemplate what it means to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ today.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex refocus their podcast efforts by asking a question: "Why did Jesus have to leave at times in his ministry?" They also reflect on what the mission of the Church really is.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the common thread of authority as found in this week's lectionary readings, what it means to exercise authority as clergy, and why context in preaching matters.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex do some late night recording, discuss the story of Jonah, and remind one another how God's call to us is personal and unique.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex talk about the season of Epiphany, what it means to be the light in the world, and who exactly was calling the prophet Samuel as a young boy.

In this episode the Rev. Michelle Robertshaw steps in for Fr. Dave as he is on vacation to share her thoughts on the Feast of the Epiphany. Fr. Alex talks about the importance of remembering just how publicly Jesus revealed himself to the world in his birth and baptism.

In this part of 2 of the special 2 part episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the feast of the nativity and the meaning behind their favorite Christmas movies.

In the chaotic first of this two part episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the strange reality of having the 4th Sunday of Advent on the same day as Christmas Eve, how exactly was the Virgin Mary a virgin, and why the coming Christmas story is one that continues to the end of time.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex tackle the reality of practicing advent in a world that's ready to move on from Christmas and what it means to give thanks in all circumstances, especially when Christmas is not perfect.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex try to untangle all the reasons for advent, what exactly we are waiting for, why bridging the cultural divide between the church's desire to celebrate advent and the reality of Christmas being ever-present in society may lead to a brand new advent album.

Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex begin a new season of their podcast as they introduce the season of advent and a new liturgical year. They discuss what it means to experience new growth, the coming of Jesus Christ, and his coming again in glory.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex reveal what they are thankful for, what they think Jesus means when he talks about separating the sheep from the goats and look ahead to season 2 of the podcast.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex reflect on their favorite collect from the prayer book, how Paul calms the anxious Christians in Thessalonica, and how the bat signal is a comfort to everyone but criminals.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the reading from Joshua, what it means that God will not carry our sin, and how each of us has to choose whom we will serve.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the gospel reading you probably won't hear this Sunday about Jesus admonishing the Pharisees for tying heavy religious burdens on the people as well as the need to see the difference between religion that brings us closer to God and that which takes us further away. 

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex return to their discussion on the gospel. They debate if it's possible to command love and why Jesus was quoting Leviticus.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex continue their discussion on prayer by sharing various methods and approaches to praying. The most important method of prayer is always practicing conversing with God.

In this episode Fr. Dave crosses the bridge to record with Fr. Alex at his parish in St. Petersburg. They discuss the workshop the helped host during the recent diocesan convention for the Episcopal Diocese of SW FL. The topic of soul mending after a loss is becoming a popular topic but more light needs to be shined on how we are all struggling with trauma and loss.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex continue to talk about prayer. They answer a viewer question: "Do Christians pray to saints or with saints?".

Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex start a new series discussing spiritual disciplines and the basics of the Christian life. In this episode they start by asking one of the common questions they hear: "What is prayer?" At its heart, prayer is communication with God that helps builds relationship with God.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Dave discuss the parable of the workers in the vineyard, what it means to serve a long time in the Church, and why we should be grateful whenever anyone gets to heaven. 

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss why we should avoid judgment this Thanksgiving, why it feels like raisins are everywhere, and how the Church knows that God made all foods clean.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss St. Paul's thoughts on what it means to be like Jesus, how your neighbor is everyone, and how Fr. Dave hasn't seen that movie and Fr. Alex hasn't read that book.