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One of Rev. Katie's first sermons as a newly ordained priest was based on a passage from Mark, in which Jesus heals a blind individual. The readings from this week were: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22 Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie sit down with The Venerable Jennifer Gaines McKenzie. Jennifer was born and raised in Pensacola and grew up attending Christ Church.

One of Fr. Michael's first sermons at Christ Church. This particular sermon was chosen by him because it was his son's birthday, the day before his own birthday, and a few days before his wedding anniversary. The readings from this week were: Genesis 18:1-15 Psalm 116:1, 10-17 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie sit down with The Rev. Ashlee Mosley Brown. Ashlee is the Executive Director of Bright Bridge Ministries and the Senior Pastor of Richard's Memorial United Methodist Church.

Fr. Michael's sermon on the powerful voice of God and Psalm 29 which says "the voice of the lord breaks the cedars." The readings from this week were: Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie sit down with Rev. David Knight. David most recently served as rector of St. Simons on the Sound in Ft. Walton Beach. Prior to St. Simons, David was the interim rector at Christ Church Pensacola. He will rejoin Christ Church this summer as our third priest.

The Rev. Scott Brown, President of Texas Military Institute and an old friend of Father Michael's, gives the sermon at Father Michael's installation as Rector of Christ Church.

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with Christ Church parishioner Erik Stolhanske. Erik is an actor, writer, and producer best known as "Officer Rabbit" from Super Troopers.

Rev. Katie's sermon from January of this year was about how we are called to be witnesses through our Baptismal Covenant. The readings from this week were: Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epi…Epi1_RCL.html

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie discuss the Burial Rite and the fact that it is an Easter service.

Bishop Russell Kendrick's sermon from his Episcopal visit to Christ Church.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie explain Confirmation in the Episcopal Church and how it differs from our Baptism.

Fr. Michael's sermon from the Easter Vigil this year. He discusses the significance of the Paschal Candle and why it is lit at the beginning of the service. The readings from this week were: Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13 Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 Isaiah 4:2-6 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Romans 6:3-11 Matthew 28:1-10

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 7 of our Lenten Study, Lust, and give a brief recap of the study as a whole.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 6 of our Lenten Study, Gluttony.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 5 of our Lenten Study, Sloth.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 4 of our Lenten Study, Wrath.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 3 of our Lenten Study, Greed.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 2 of our Lenten Study, Envy.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 1 of our Lenten Study, Pride.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie introduce our small group Lenten Study on the Seven Deadly Sins. On the next show, February 23, they will discuss the first of the Seven Deadly Sins, pride.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss how liturgy and traditions change during Ash Wednesday and Lent in the Episcopal Church and more specifically Christ Church.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie explore the significance of the prayer book in the Anglican tradition, its historical context, the challenges and concerns surrounding its revision, and the implications of a more diverse liturgical practice within the church.

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie discuss Lessons in Liturgy.

Using a story from one of the many weddings he has celebrated, Fr. Michael explains the Bible’s metaphor of the Church as the Bride of Christ. The readings from this week were: Isaiah 62: 1-5 Psalm 36: 5-10 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11