Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast

Today we're joined by the Rev. Paula Jefferson, Priest-in-Charge of St. Christopher Episcopal Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We talk about reentry, revival, and making a joyful noise! Questions for reflection this week: - How can we shape our life around our community, rather than the other way around? - What worship practices help you feel God's presence? Readings for next week: Nothing! Links ment...

Today we dive into Nehemiah! We look at what it means to mourn, how we cope in prayer, and what it takes to get to work. Questions for reflection this week: - What can we learn from the length of time Nehemiah prayed and wept, versus the amount of time they worked on the wall? - How can we remain steadfast and hopeful in the face of opposition? Readings for next week: Nehemiah 8-13 Links mentioned...

Today we wrap up Ezra, where we finally meet the guy. And we talk about moving back home, reorienting our life, and challenging our beliefs. Questions for reflection this week: - What can we learn from genealogies, and our heritage? - How do we read hard parts of scripture through the lens of Jesus? Readings for next week: Nehemiah 1-7 Links mentioned in today's episode: - Alan's sermon from Sunda...

Today we dive in to Ezra with the Rev. Claire Brown, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Athens, Tennessee. We talk about preparation, returning from exile, and what it costs us when our vision is too small. Questions for reflection this week: - What have we learned in the pandemic that has shaped us into a new people of God? - What does it cost us when our vision of God's love and inclusiven...

Today we're joined again by the Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins! Dr. Tony helps walk us through Ezra and Nehemiah. We talk about community, covenant, and inclusion. Questions for reflection this week: - Do I believe that God really cares about the circumstances of my life, and do I trust more in God than in my own abilities and efforts? - If my pastor asked me to publicly come to the altar and sign a pledge...

Today we're joined by the Rev. James Franklin, Episcopal priest and chaplain at Wake Forest University. We wrap up our study of 2 Chronicles, looking at God's endless love. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we approach our work in a way that sets it up for the next generation? - How do we prioritize rest in our lives? Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Rev. James Franklin (https...

This week we launch into 2 Chronicles, looking at Solomon's reign, the construction of the temple, and succession (and sabbath) planning. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we approach our work in a way that sets it up for the next generation? - How do we prioritize rest in our lives? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Dr. Tony Hopkin's notes on 1&2 Chronicles (https://www.biblelovep...

This week we finish up 1 Chronicles, looking at his three speeches, how we organize ourselves for mission, and how we prepare for the future. Questions for reflection this week: - How do we balance trust in the Holy Spirit and our need to plan? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Dr. Tony Hopkin's notes on 1&2 Chronicles (https://www.biblelovepodcast.com/uploads/images/intro-to-chronicles_57.pdf...

This week we're joined by the Rev. Dorian Del Priore, Priest-in-Charge of Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Simpsonville, S.C. We talk about life of David, the true source of power, and how joy undergirds everything we do. Questions for reflection this week: - What lessons can we learn from the life of David? - How can we keep our focus on the true source of power and joy? Links mentioned in today's...

Today we dig into the first part of 1 Chronicles. We look at what we can learn from genealogies, and a little bit about prayer and Christian subculture. Questions for reflection this week: - Why do you think genealogies are important to the Biblical story? - Why are they important to our story? - What do you think is the purpose of prayer? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Dr. Tony Hopkin's no...

Today we're joined again by the Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins! Dr. Tony helps walk us through 1 & 2 Chronicles. We look at where the story of scripture has taken us, and where we're going next. Questions for reflection this week: - What do 1&2 Chronicles tell us about God's call for flawed people? - How can we look at the larger narrative of scripture, and not just focus on individual stories? Links menti...

Summer is wrapping up so we're back to it! This week we recap where we've been this summer (check out the Women in Ministry series if you haven't already), and we also talk about what's coming up. Questions for reflection this week: - How have your spiritual practices changed over the summer? - How have you sought peace and rest this summer? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Every Moment Holy...

Today we talk with the Rev. Lathrop Mosley, Assistant Priest at St. James in Greenville, South Carolina. Questions for reflections this week: - How do we move forward in our ministries in the midst of tragedy? - How can we listen to God's call even in our 40's, 50's and beyond? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw

Today we talk with the Rev. Anna Russell Friendman, Canon at Christ Church Cathedral in Nashville, Tennessee. Questions for reflections this week? - How can we welcome parents and their children with no judgment, making them feel that they belong? - How do we balance our time with God with all the demands of this world? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Check us out on YouTube: https://www.you...

Today we talk with The Rev. Peggy Muncie, retired priest in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina Questions for reflections this week? - What if you were called to do something that no one of your gender or race was a part of? - How do your family systems work when both parents are working outside the home? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe...

Today we talk with The Rev. Dr. Sarah Rieth, Priest Associate for Justice Ministries at St. Paul's Cathedral Buffalo, NY Questions for reflections this week? - What if you were called into ministry but could not actually serve in that ministry? - How have you been brave in your ministry? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZ...

Today we talk with the Rev. Annwyn Myers, a retired priest. Questions for reflections this week? - What ministries can you be involved with? - What women's voices have been important to you? Links mentioned in today's episode: -All Voices Choir: https://www.allvoiceschoralproject.org/about-avcp.php#:~:text=All%20Voices%20Choral%20Project%20(AVCP)%3A&text=Includes%20singing%20members%20who%20range,...

Today we talk with Jerusalem Greer, Staff Officer for Evangelism for the Episcopal Church Questions for reflections this week? - Where is God calling you and have you cried out to God for clarity and comfort? - How can we encourage our ministers that are lay? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Jerusalem Greer's Website and Books: https://jerusalemgreer.com/ - Jerusalem Greer's work for the Epis...

Today we talk with The Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves, Associate Rector at St. Paul's Winston-Salem Questions for reflection this week: - Have you heard God calling you in a specific way? - How is God calling you to use your voice? Links mentioned in today's episode: - St. Paul's Winston Salem: https://stpaulswinstonsalem.org/ - Check us out on YouTube: The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, li...

Today we talk with Emily Evans, wife, mother. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we support the spouses of clergy? - What are ways you can engage in ministry? Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Catestics of the Good Shepherd https://www.cgsusa.org/ - Cursillo in Alabama: https://alabamacursillo.org/ - Fruits of the Spirit Lessons: https://www.childrens-ministry-deals.com/products...

Today we talk with Mary Jo Van Zandt, wife and mother of clergy folks. Questions for reflection this week: - How do you find your own ministry? - Where is God calling you to serve? The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

Today we talk about Bishop Hodges-Copple ministry as a priest, bishop, and mother. Questions for reflection this week: - Where have you seen a woman in ministry in your life? Do you remember the first time you saw a female priest? - How can we lift up women's voices? Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple ordination as Bishop: https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/201...

Today we talk about where we've been these past 18 months, and what's coming up over the summer. Questions for reflection this week: - How has your engagement with scripture changed these past 18 months? - How can we practice rest and sabbath this summer? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw) The show music is "Silv...

Today we talk about an endless line of kings who can't seem to get it right, and how that ultimately leads to our total destruction. Questions for reflection this week: - What can we learn from an endless line of failure? - What do we idolize today? What keeps us from faithfulness? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Bible Project overview of 1&2 Kings (https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/kin...

Today we're joined by John Burruss, rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Ala. We talk about prophets, care for the poor, disease, and healing that doesn't always come on our terms. Questions for reflection this week: - How do prophets help us remember that our kingdom isn't of this world? - Who are the prophets in our lives? - How do we hold on to hope for the long haul, when he...