Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast

Today we welcome back Mary Balfour, and talk about pilgrimage, legacy, and how worship unites us. Questions for reflection: - Where have you experienced resurrection recently? - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - Mary Balfour’s Facebook p...

Today we’re joined by the Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley, Canon Pastor at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, S.C. We talk about the Daily Office, 30 day cycles, and how variety is the spice of life. Questions for reflection: - Where have you experienced resurrection recently? - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep...

Today we talk about Easter Sunday, Psalm 118 and God’s enduring mercy. Questions for reflection: - Where have you experienced resurrection recently? - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - Dr. Tony’s summary of the Psalms (https://www.biblel...

Today we’re joined by the Rev. Josiah Rengers, rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Ala.  Questions for reflection: - Are you taking anything on, or giving anything up, for Lent? - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - The Re...

Today we go back to the daily office and talk about Psalm 100. We God’s love, God’s goodness, and God’s presence in our lives. Questions for reflection: - Are you taking anything on, or giving anything up, for Lent? - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in t...

Today we're joined by Dr. Mark Ardrey-Graves, Master of the Choristers & Schola at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. We talk about singing, praying, and the whole entirety of life. Questions for reflection: - What hymns can you find that are based on a psalm? - Are you taking anything on, or giving anything up, for Lent? - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psa...

Today we go back to the beginning and look at Psalm 1. We talk about wickedness, righteousness, and chaff. Questions for reflection: - Are you taking anything on, or giving anything up, for Lent? - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - Our P...

Today we go back to the beginning and look at Psalm 1. We talk about wickedness, righteousness, and chaff. Questions for reflection: - Are you taking anything on, or giving anything up, for Lent? - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - Dr. T...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Jack Alvey, rector of Church of the Ascension in Birmingham, Alabama. We talk about the one psalm we all know and love. Questions for reflection: - Are you taking anything on, or giving anything up, for Lent? - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psal...

Today we talk about Lent, morning devotions, and getting our hearts and minds right. Questions for reflection: - Are you taking anything on, or giving anything up, for Lent? - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - Daily Devotions in the Morn...

Today we're joined by Corey Jones, Associate Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Ala. We talk about prayer, camp, and sleep aids. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - The Rev. Corey Jones (https:...

Today we let middle school Alan talk about his favorite Psalm, number 40! We talk about U2, themed eucharists, and how music connects with us in all of life's experiences. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? - How doe the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - U2...

Today we're joined by Richard Ahlquist, a seminarian from the Diocese of Alabama studying at Sewanee. We talk about tragedy, despair, hope, and unity. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? - How doe the Psalms reflect the breadth of human experience? Readings for next week: Keep reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - Dr. Tony's summary of t...

Today we talk about Psalm 27, hearing Scripture read, and what it means to be made whole. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? - What does salvation mean to you? - Why is it important to hear Scripture read aloud? Readings for next week: Start reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - Dr. Tony's summary of the Psalms (https://www.biblelovepod...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Seth Olson, Associate Rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood, Ala. We look at Psalm 95 and 133, and the unity throughout the psalter. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Start reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - All Saints, Homewood (https://www.allsaintsbhm.org/staff) -...

Today we're joined by Dr. Tony as we dive into the biggest book of the Bible. We'll spend the rest of this semester looking at the Psalms, so let's start with the bigger picture. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Start reading your favorite Psalms! Links mentioned in this episode: - Dr. Tony's summary of the Psalms (https://www.biblelovep...

Today we do things a little different, and talk about our own practices. How do we approach the Bible? How do we structure our time with Scripture? How do we hope this podcast will help you? Those questions and more guide our conversation this week. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do you incorporate the Bible into your life? Readings for next week: Start...

Today we're joined by Bird Treacy is a Godly Play trainer and Christian Formation director based in Boston. She writes a weekly Substack newsletter called Wiggles & Wonder, which offers joyful formation reflections and resources for kids, families, and the rest of us. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Nothing! Links mentioned in today's e...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins, as we start looking at the Book of Job. We talk about poetry, suffering, and God's abiding presence. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Job 1-20 Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins, Interim Senior Minister of First Baptist, Greenville, S.C. (https://firstbaptistgr...

Today we talk with Tamara Plummer, host of the Pursuing Call podcast an all-around amazing lay leader in the church. We look at the real purpose of Scripture, wrestling with God, and what we wished we learned in Sunday school. Readings for next week: Job Links mentioned in today's episode: - Pursuing Call (https://pursuingacall.wordpress.com/) - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/cha...

Today we wrap up the book of Esther. We look at joy in the midst of sorry, redefining celebration, and God's presence in hard times. Readings for next week: Nothing! Links mentioned in today's episode: - What is Purim (https://www.chabad.org/holidays/purim/article_cdo/aid/645309/jewish/What-Is-Purim.htm) - Andrew Peterson's Behold the Lamb of God (https://www.andrew-peterson.com/btlog-22) - Jen Ha...

Today we're joined by Anne Alexis-Harra, Minister for Children & Youth at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Readings for next week: Esther 8-10 Links mentioned in today's episode: - St. Martin's, Pennsylvania (https://www.stmartinec.org/clergy-and-staff/) - Dr. Tony Hopkin's notes on Esther (https://www.biblelovepodcast.com/uploads/images/intro-to-esther_527....

Today we dive into the story of Esther. We look at boundaries, beauty, and how love wins in the end. Questions for reflection this week: - How have you seen God work through hard, or even toxic, situation? - What are you willing to do to show God's love to the world? Readings for next week: Esther 4-7 Links mentioned in today's episode: - Dr. Tony Hopkin's notes on Esther (https://www.biblelovepod...

Today we're joined again by the Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins! Dr. Tony helps walk us through Esther. We talk about religion, identity, and great storytelling. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we look for God's presence, even when it isn't obvious? - Where have you seen God work through ordinary people and situations? Readings for next week: Esther 1-3 Links mentioned in today's episode: - Th...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Gary Eichelberger, rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Greenville, S.C. We talk about high church worship, social justice, and how we read the Bible through the lens of Jesus. Questions for reflection this week: - How does scripture shape our approach to social justice? - What type of worship fills your soul? Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Rev. Gary...