Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast

Today we're joined by Carmen Germino, rector of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Davidson, N.C. We talk about extra kings, generational brokenness, and God's discipline. Questions for reflection this week: - What can we learn about our own lives from these one paragraph descriptions of kings? - What can we learn from God's wrath, or discipline? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Carmen Germina (...

Today we dive into 1 Kings, and talk about David's legacy, Solomon's wisdom, and our constant choice to be faithful to God. Questions for reflection this week: - Why would discernment be the most important thing to ask for? - How can we choose faithfulness ever day? Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Bible Overview book (https://www.amazon.com/Rose-Bible-Overview-Publishing/dp/1596365692) -...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Furman Buchanan, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Greenville, S.C. We dive in to 1 and 2 Kings, and look at our failures, God's loyalty, and how sometimes love requires a mama bear. Questions for reflection this week: - How does it change our view of God's love, and our love for God, if we substitute the word "loyalty"? - How do we make sense of hard times,...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Paul Abernathy, as we talk about decades of ministry, bringing the Scriptures alive, and how God's word shapes our world. Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Rev. Paul Abernathy (https://stmatthewsepiscopal.org/connecting/priests) - Paul's blog (https://paulrobertsabernathy.com) - Paul's Facebook account (https://www.facebook.com/paul.r.abernathy) - Paul's Inst...

Today we finish up 2 Samuel, and look back at David's successes, failures, and God's presence throughout his life. We also talk about weird ways the Biblical story is sometimes chopped up into books, chapters, and verses. Questions for reflection this week: - How do we wrestle with God's presence in our good times and bad times? - What can we learn from David's final words? Links mentioned in toda...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Jared Houze, rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Amarillo, Texas). We continue through 2 Samual as we talk about scandal, intrigue, tragedy, and the worst pain imaginable. Questions for reflection this week: - Where have you seen God redeem broken and hurting parts of your life? - How is God present with us in unimaginable suffering? Links mentioned in today's...

Today we continue 2 Samuel! We talk about young leadership, hearing God in the voice of those around us, and gratefulness in the hard times. Questions for reflection this week: - How do I find the gratefulness today, just as David did? - Who in my life helps me hear God? Links mentioned in today's episode: - The David Story by Robert Alter (https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393320770) - The Bible Pro...

Today we dive into 2 Samuel and the life of David! We talk about war, lamentations, and God's hope in the mess. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we use David's lament for Saul and Jonathan in our own process of lament? - What can we learn about resilience from the life of David? Links mentioned in today's episode: - The David Story by Robert Alter (https://wwnorton.com/books/978039332...

Today we're joined by Dr. Steven Bishop, associate professor of Old Testament, came to the Seminary of the Southwest. We talk about David faithfulness, David's failures, and God's rescue of us from trouble. Questions for reflection this week: - What do we learn about ourselves from David's successes and failures? - How have you seen God snatch you from trouble? Links mentioned in today's episode:...

Today we're joined by the Gig Bad Bishop, the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle. We talk about our Bible stories, the Biblical story, the parts we play in the overarching Christian story, and why Bishop Doyle decided it was a good idea to ordain Alan. Questions for reflection this week: - What changes when we read the Bible through the hermeneutic (lens) of love? - What does God call us to do when life get...

Today we wrap up 1 Samuel, as the story turns to David! We talk about our readiness, our feebleness, and God's continued faithfulness. Questions for reflection this week: - Have you ever felt unprepared for something, but had to go through with it? - Why does God seem to call folks who don't think they're equipped? Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Bible Project's overview on 1 Samuel (htt...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Katherine Harper, Associate Rector at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Ala. We talk about wanting our own way, regret, grief, and God's love through all the hard times. Questions for reflection this week: - Why are we so prone to want things our own way? - What would it mean if God felt regret? - How have you been assured of God's love in the midst of ha...

Today we're joined again by the Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley, Canon Pastor at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, S.C.! We talk about Hannah's Song, Samuel's call, and God's presence with us even in the hard times. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we assure ourselves, and others, of God's presence in hard times? - How can we help each other discern God's call in our lives? Links mentioned in t...

Today we're joined again by the Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins! Dr. Tony helps walk us through 1 Samuel, situating the book in the larger narrative, and helping us find our place in the story. Questions for reflection this week: - What does 1 Samuel 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 mentioned i...

Today we're joined by the Very (and the not quite Right) Rev. Daniel P. Richards, bishop-elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. We talk about scripture, living the Christian life, and how we respond when life gets hard. Questions for reflection this week: - What personal spiritual practices can help us better live into the Kingdom of God? - How do we approach Scripture when life i...

Today we wrap up our conversation about the book of Ruth. We talk about redemption, hope, and God's willingness to jump in the muddy waters with us. Questions for reflection this week: - How does the story of Ruth help remind us that God's love always brings hope? - When have you experienced God meeting you in the hard places? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Check us out on YouTube (https://...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Jill Williams, Chaplain at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, S.C. We talk about dating, courtship, steadfast love, and God's presence in the mess. Questions for reflection this week: - How is God's steadfast love present in your life? - What is the importance of knowing people without their masks? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Heathwood Hall (https...

Today we talk about Boaz's tenderness, Ruth's thankfulness, and the importance of seeing one another. Questions for reflection this week: - Think of a time someone showed you tenderness. How did that make you feel? - How can we be more present with each other? Links mentioned in today's episode: - From the Head Down by Bethany Barnard (https://open.spotify.com/track/6PqohYXW3q7Bbv6u0UAZZ5?) - Alan...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Janey Wilson, Rector of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Rock Hill, S.C. We talk about names, women in scripture, a journey to Bethlehem, and God's presence in the love. Questions for reflection this week: - God isn't mentioned in Ruth. Where do you see God's presence in the story? - How do you think New Testament characters related to the Hebrew scriptures? Li...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Greg Millikin, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in New Lenox, Illinois. We talk about Ruth, crossing boundaries, and God's unfailing love. Questions for reflection this week: - How does the story of Ruth help us better imagine God's love for us? - What can we learn from the boundary-crossing love in Ruth? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Grace Episcopal Church,...

Today we're joined by the Rt. Rev. Frank Logue, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. We talk about the importance of immersing our lives in scripture so we know the whole story. Questions for reflection this week: - What practices can help us in our daily reading of scripture? - What does it mean to know that God is with us in the hard times? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Bishop Fra...

Today we wrap up Judges, and look at what can happen when we forget about God and focus on ourselves. We also take a look at the hardest part of the Bible. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we remember God's faithfulness? - What are we meant to learn from such horrifying details? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Holy Imagination (https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781426775314...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Lonnie Lacy, rector of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Clifton, Ga. We talk about foxes, haircuts, and the wildest parts of Judges. Questions for reflection this week: - Where do we see God at work in this passage? Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Rev. Lonnie Lacy (https://stannestifton.com/about-us/clergy-staff/) - Unveiling Mercy (https://www.unveilingmercy...

Today we're joined by the stars of the world-famous radio show, A Priest and a Rabbi! The Rev. Christian Anderson and Rabbi Matthew Durbin join us as we talk about Deborah, Gideon, how we read the Bible today. Questions for reflection this week: - Where are the prophets today? - Why is it important that people are named in scripture? - How are we shaped by the Biblical stories we emphasize? Links...

Today look at the first three chapters of the book of Judges. We talk about conquest, faithfulness, and the need to remember where we came from. Questions for reflection this week: - How do we remind ourselves, and others, of God's continued presence in our lives? - How can we listen for the angels in our lives? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Every Life Has a Story video - Check us out on Y...