Hashcast

Pastors Tuhina and Jason sit down with scholar, teacher, and preacher – the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Todd Peters – to talk Pentecost Day: what does power mean and how do the disciples use it? What is the responsibility of those with power, especially in a movement led by someone who famously said, "the last shall be first, and the first shall be last"? How do we mine this story we've heard so many times f...

This episode we welcome preacher, author, and public theologian – the Rev. Kenneth Wheeler – to talk about his necessary, important book: US: the Resurrection of American Terror. What would it look like if this country dismantled its white supremacist foundations? What would be possible? And how do we faithfully live amidst this violent resurrection? Listen in.

We sit down with the fantastic Rev. Moses Penumaka to talk about how Jesus redefines what glory means, what it looks like to lead with love, and how Judas figures into Jesus' ethic more than you might think. Fifth Sunday of Easter John 13:31-35

Pastor Tuhina sat down with the Rev. Dr. Theresa Thames to talk about the holy fish-fry that is the Third Sunday of Easter – the power of a good breakfast, the Gospel focus on nourishment, and how breakfast on the beach can smell like someone loves you. Easter 3 John 21:1-19

We sit down with the multifaceted Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow to talk about the entryway into Holy Week, what it means to usher in peace, and how Jesus routinely upends our expectations. Palm Sunday Luke 19:28-40

The AC Three (Pastors Tim, Tuhina, and Jason) discuss one of the more timely and relevant movies ever made, especially as it pertains to the church: Conclave (2024) – what does it say about power, about our leaders, about how we live in community with one another, and about where true authority lies?

Tuhina and Jason sit down with the thoughtful Andrew Stevens to talk about the fourth Sunday in Lent, and the famous (infamous?) parable Jesus tells. Lent 4 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Pastors Tim, Tuhina, and Jason – the Anam Cara Three – sit down to discuss a topic beyond the scope of the lectionary: this pervasive sense of exhaustion for those of us who preach.

We sat down with the thoughtful and engaging Rev. Keats Miles-Wallace to talk about that moment on the mountain, what it means to believe someone when they tell you who they are, and how foundationally trans this story really is. Transfiguration Sunday Luke 9:28-36

This week, in preparation for Sunday's texts, we finish our haunting conversation with Dr. James Howard Hill, Jr. Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 6:17-26

Pastors Tuhina and Jason sit down with Dr. James Hill to talk about the haunting nature of Jesus' Sermon on the Plain. Because of the wide-ranging nature of the conversation – and the importance of taking time to tarry with Dr. Hill's words – this Hashcast will be in two parts, finishing up next week in time for Epiphany 6. Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 6:17-26

Pastors Tuhina and Jason sit down with the brilliant Rev. T. Denise Anderson to talk about *funny* this story is, the ontologically Black nature of Jesus, and what it means that his first public sign is shown, first and foremost, to the most marginalized among us. Epiphany 2 John 2:1-11

Pastors Tim, Tuhina, and Jason sit down to talk about the act of preaching in perilous times, and how best to approach this sacred task in today's world. Every once in a while, it's helpful to ditch a particular passage and, instead, take a bird's-eye view.

Jason and guest host Pr. Danielle DeNise sit down with the brilliant and thoughtful Rev. Mihee Kim-Kort to talk about signs and signals, the beginning of the church year, and how it's full of (apparent) endings. First Sunday in Advent Luke 21:25-36

Pastors Tim and Jason sit down with our seminary buddy and all-around fantastic human, Pastor Matt Keadle, to talk about the so-called "Christ the King" Sunday, how complicated the biblical (and theological) response is RE: kingship, and how a preacher can prepare for this tricky day. Reign of Christ Sunday John 18:33-37

Pastors Tuhina and Jason sit down with the multitalented and multifaceted Mashaun D. Simon to talk about the 24th Sunday after Pentecost, the shimmering story of Ruth, and how God might not show up in word, but absolutely does in deed. Pentecost 24 Ruth 1:1-18

Pastors Tim and Jason sit down with the Rev. Tita Valeriano, Program Director for Asian and Pacific Islander Ministries in the churchwide expression of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). It was a delight to welcome her on the pod to talk All Saints' Day, All Saints' Day John 11:1-41

Pastors Tim and Jason sit down with Deacon Julie Stecker, the one and only, to talk about that one time Jesus called a woman a dog, and how the unnamed Syrophoenician on the margins shows her pure, desperate faith by challenging Jesus, reminding him (and God) who he is.

Pastor Jason is joined by Pastor Danielle DeNise, assistant to the Bishop of the North Carolina Synod, to talk with our brilliant guest, the Rev. Grey Maggiano, about this week's uneasy texts and what it means to pay attention to the shadow side of our faith. Pentecost 14 John 6:56-69; Ephesians 6:10-20

Pastors Tim and Jason sit down with the brilliant Professor Steed Davidson to talk about the bread of life – not just spoken of in the Gospel, but fully on display in the Hebrew Bible text. In the story of a depressed and anxious Elijah, we see an expansive view of the Table: set for us. For you. Pentecost 12 I Kings 19:4-8

We sit down with Deaconness Kelly Marciales – preacher, pastor, parent, and all-around lovely human – to talk about the shocking nature of this week's violent story. What does it mean to put our values, even our bodies, on the line? What does it mean to not get distracted with the spectacle, but instead identify with John the Baptizer? What does it mean, that is, to follow Jesus? Pentecost 8 Mark...

Pastors Tim and Jason sit down with the brilliant Rev. Kaloma Smith to talk about the enigmatic story of Jesus falling asleep in the stern of a ship – and what it means to hold on to eternity while remaining faithful in the present, whatever storms may come. Pentecost 5 Mark 4:35-41

We sit down with nationally-renowned activist, writer, and leader, Minister Cherri Murphy, to talk about ditching the rules in favor of life, how a new kind of church starts on Pentecost, and what it means not just to say "yes," but to give your FULL yes. Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21

Pastor Jason sits down with the Rev. Bishop Leila Ortiz of the Metro, D.C. Synod of the ELCA to talk about the ascension of Jesus – how he leaves us but doesn't leave us alone, how we can be complicit in healing and forgiveness, Ascension Day Luke 24:44-53

Pastors Tim and Jason sit down with the Rev. Khristi Lauren Adams, best-selling author, preacher, and dean, to set the scene of Jesus' Farewell Discourses from John (chapters 13-15), asking the question: what would you do for your last meal? With whom would you spend it? How does all this affect what Jesus is saying? Fifth Sunday of Easter John 15:1-8