Get Wright for Sunday

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” St. John 8:31-32 Our Lord Jesus Christ has brough true freedom through the Gospel.  In this episode, Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper discuss what it is to be free through the lens of the Reformation.  How do we live out our Gos...

"Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped" - Isaiah 35:5 Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper as they help open your eyes and ears to the story of salvation! This week, they focus on St. Luke the Evangelist and how his work as an "investigative journalist" brought us the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. But, the discussion becomes much bigger as they talk a...

Consider this your formal wedding invitation! Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper talk about Jesus' parable of the wedding feast, a story of a king who invited many to his feast, but those invited did not want to come. What did it mean for the original hearers, and what does it mean for us? As the king expands his invitation to the feast wider and wider, he also denies those who are not wearing the wed...

What is gained - and what is lost - by following Christ?  Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper listen to the parable of the vineyard tenants and talk about what it means for us. They examine the strange reactions of the tenants to their master, and the ways that we too resist Christ - because his coming means our loss. But, His coming also brings great, immeasurable gain to all who believe in him.&...

Where does Jesus' authority come from?  The Pharisees once asked Jesus that same question, and his answer to them revealed, among other things, that they were lying to themselves. They knew what was right but instead chose to feign ignorance. Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper discuss this, and our tendency to do the same thing! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any com...

At Holy Cross Lutheran Church, we partner with Concordia Seminary to help train students by giving them the opportunity to participate in the life of the church. We call these students RFE students, which stands for "Residential Field Education". This year, we have two new RFE students, Morgan and Brandon, who are 1st-year students at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Tune in to this special episod...

In this episode Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper welcome back 4th year seminarian, Zach Sarrault.  They talk to him about his vicarage experience, the challenges of COVID, and how Holy Cross helped prepare him for his vicarage.  Thank you for joining us! Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! You can also find us on our w...

"Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?"  Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper grapple with the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard, and what it says about the kingdom of God. They discuss the difficulty and downright offensiveness of the generosity that God chooses to show and the implications for us today.  Join us and hear about t...

Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper as they struggle with forgiveness as it is explained by Jesus in the parable of the unforgiving servant, found in Matthew 18:21-35.  What does it look like for God to forgive us? What does it look like for us to forgive others? They talk about how to live the ongoing promise of forgiveness, with all the power, grace, and messiness that brings. Feel free to...

What does it mean to be the Church, both throughout history and right now during COVID-19?  Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper discuss what the Church is, where it is, and how the Church endures around the Word of God.  They suggest practical suggestions for worshipping through live-stream worship and the ways that technology can serve the mission of the Church and of God.  Feel free to...

Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper discuss the Christ journey to the cross and the empty tomb - and how St. Peter tried to stop him. Join us as we learn from Jesus what it means to take up his cross, and what his death on the cross means for us.  Feel free to contact us at Wrightk@holycross-collinsville.org or Vicar@holycross-collinsville.org with any comments, questions, challenges, or quip...

"Who do you say that I am?"  This week, Vicar Leeper questions Pastor Wright about the confession of Peter. Together, they look at who Jesus is for the disciples, for the ancient Jews, and for us today.  Join us as we look at the Rock, the foundation of our faith - Christ, the Son of the Living God.  Feel free to contact us at Wrightk@holycross-collinsville.org or Vicar@holycro...

Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper are once again joined by special guest Mark Esser as they discuss how the Canaanite woman, described in Matthew 15:21-28, holds Jesus to the promises of God.  This Canaanite woman calls out Jesus and "reminds" him of his promises to her, offering a model of what we do today through the Church.  Listen to this episode to learn about one of the very few peopl...

What does it look like for Jesus to "Meet you where you are"? Pastor Wright, Vicar Leeper, and special guest Mark Esser dive into Job 38:4-18 and Matthew 14:22-33 to look at what it means for God to come to us. Who are we that God is mindful of us? What does it look like for the creator and master of the universe to interact with us creatures? Come, listen to the account of Jesus walking on water,...

What is going on in the "Feeding of the Five Thousand"? Pastor Wright asks Vicar Leeper a few questions about Jesus' miracle of the feeding of the five thousand, as recorded in Matthew 14:13-21.  They discuss the abundance of God and how Jesus provides, as well as the challenges of trusting ourselves and the use of numbers in the Bible.  Feel free to contact us at Wrightk@holycross-colli...

"If God is for us, who can be against us?" Vicar Leeper questions Pastor Wright about some of St. Paul's most well-known verses in his letter to the Romans, especially those found in Romans 8:28-39.  Uncover new ways of hearing that God is for us, and how he works all things for good. Feel free to contact us at Wrightk@holycross-collinsville.org or Vicar@holycross-collinsville.org with a...

Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper look at one of Jesus' most challenging parables, the Parable of the Weeds, found in Matthew 13:24-30, and 36-43.  Discover God's message of patient mercy that he has for us, and look at how he calls us to be in a world full of suffering and evil.  As always, you can contact us at Wrightk@holycross-collinsville.org or Vicar@holycross-collinsville.org wi...

What is the "Word of God", and how does it affect the way we live our lives? Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper discuss the giving of the word through Isaiah 55:10-13 and Romans 8: 12-17. Feel free to contact us with comments or questions at Wrightk@holycross-collinsville.org and Vicar@holycross-collinsville.org. 

What does hope mean, and how can it change the way we live our lives? In this episode, Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper discuss "Hope", using Zechariah 9:9-12 and Matthew 11:25-30, the texts for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below, or email us at Wrightk@holycross-collinsville.org and Vicar@holycross-collinsville.org Also, we have...

In this episode of Get Wright for Sunday Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper discuss the concept of Peace through the Gospel text St. Matthew 10:34-42.  Thank you for listening.

Pastor Wright leads a discussion with Vicar Pierson and Vicar-elect Leeper about the continuation of the vicarage program at Holy Cross. Join us as we look back at the past year and look forward to what is to come moving forward.

In light of the changes to our weekly schedule at Holy Cross in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are suspending this podcast until next month. We will be posting daily devotions on Facebook, as well as offering other online opportunities to stay connected with Holy Cross. We pray God's peace and blessings to be upon you as we go forward in these uncertain times.

Pastor Wright and Vicar Pierson discuss St. John 4 and Exodus 17 to prepare us for worship. We would love for you to join us in worship Saturday at 6PM or Sunday at 8 and 10:30AM. See you in the pew!

Pastor Wright and Vicar Pierson discuss St. John 3:1-17 and Romans 4:1-8, 13-17 to prepare us for worship. We would love for you to join us in worship Saturday at 6PM or Sunday at 8 and 10:30AM. See you in the pew!

In this special episode of Get Wright for Sunday, Pastor Wright and Vicar Pierson talk over the readings for Ash Wednesday as well as the first Sunday in Lent. We hope to see you at our services this week; Wednesday at 4 and 7, Saturday at 6, and Sunday at 8 and 10:30. See you in the pew!