Robb McCoy and Eric Fistler

Pulpit Fiction Podcast

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Pulpit Fiction is a podcast hosted by Rev. Eric Fistler and Rev. Robb McCoy. It is a conversation guided by the Revised Common Lectionary, and includes thoughts about pop culture and current events. It is for preachers looking for inspiration as well as any person of faith willing to think critically about their faith and the Bible.

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Robb McCoy and Eric Fistler

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Religion

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www.pulpitfiction.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

539: Bible study for Easter 5A (5/7/2023) 30.04.2023

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10 with Paige Blair- new voice long time commenter Gospel Reading: John 14:1-14 I am the way, the truth, and the life First Reading: Acts 7:55-60 The stoning of Stephen

538: Bible study for Easter 4A (4/30/2023) 22.04.2023

NOTES AND COMMENTARY  VitW: 1 Peter 2:19-25 with Stephen Fearing Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10 Jesus the gate Second Reading: Acts 2:42-47 Life of the early Church   Also, check out Richard Bruxvoort Colligan's work at 23rd Psalm Immersion  

537: Bible study for Easter 3A (4/23/2023) 15.04.2023

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness:  1 Peter 1:17-23 with Carrie Carnes Gospel Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Road to Emmaus RCL First Reading:  Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Peter's sermon  

536: Bible study for Easter 2A (4/116/2023) 11.04.2023

NOTES, COMMENTARY, AND LINKS Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Greeting and encouragement, Robin Lovett-Owen John 20:19-31 Doubting Thomas Acts 2:14, 22-32   Peter's Pentecost sermon   Robin Lovett-Owen's writign and art can be found on Instagram at @3Solas

535: Bible study for Easter, Year A (4/9/2023) 01.04.2023

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY Voice in the wilderness:  Acts 10:34-43 Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10  

SPECIAL: Good Friday 30.03.2023

Bible Study and Sermon Prep Show and Notes  1:41 -  John 18:12-27 34:20 -  John 18:28-40 1:03:40 -  John 19:1-16a 1:30:36 -  John 19:16b-22 Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" Dick Dale and the Del Tones Closing Song by  Bryan Odeen

SPECIAL: Maundy Thursday 29.03.2023

Click here for Notes John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" Dick Dale and the Del Tones Closing Song by  Bryan Odeen

534: Bible study for Palm Sunday, Year A (4/2/2023) 26.03.2023

Pulpit Fiction is a Bible study podcast for preachers, seekers, and Bible geeks. In this episode Robb and Eric discuss the entry into Jerusalem, which is the regular Revised Common Lectionary Text, but we keep going. The Narrative lectionary includes the clearing of the Temple, which we agree is a good idea. Gospel: Matthew 21:1-17  

533: Bible study for Lent 5A (3-26-2023) 18.03.2023

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading John 11:1-44 Jesus Raises Lazarus Second Reading  Ezekiel 37:1-14 Can these bones live?  

532: Bible study for Lent 4A (3/19/23) 12.03.2023

BIBLE STUDY NOTES, COMMENTARY, AND LINKS TO RESOURCES Voice in the Wilderness:  Ephesians 5:8-14 with Karla Seyb-Stockton Gospel Reading: John 9:1-41 Jesus and the man born blind Second Reading:  1 Samuel 16:1-13  

10th Year Anniversary Show! 07.03.2023

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Pulpit Fiction with guest Brian McLaren, Diana Butler Bass, and Terrell Carter. We talk about the state of the church and answer question you submitted.  Thank you to all out listeners, sponsors, supporters, guests, psalmists, and voices in the wilderness who have joined us for this journey!

531: Sermon Prep for Lent 3A (3/12/2023) 05.03.2023

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 5:1-11 with Krista Zimmerman Gospel Reading: John 4:5-42 Woman at the Well Second Reading:  Exodus 17:1-7 The Wilderness of Sin  

TNS 10-3: Otis Moss III 26.02.2023

A conversation with Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, award winning filmmaker, poet, and professor of homiletics about his latest book,  Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times .  Find more of Otis's books here .  

530: Bible study for Lent 2A (3/5/2023) 25.02.2023

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 The faith of Abraham, with Melissa Meyers  Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17 Jesus and Nicodemus Second Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a The Promise to Abram  

529: Lent 1A (2/26/2023) 17.02.2023

Links, quotes and more Bible study notes can be found here. (7:05) Voice in the Wilderness: Romans 5:12-19 with Renee Roederer (13:46) Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation in The Wilderness (41:24) Second Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Temptation in Eden Sponsor:

528: Ash Wednesday A (2/22/23) 16.02.2023

Links, quotes and more Bible study notes can be found here. (10:15) Voice in the Wilderness: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 with Diann Bailey (13:30) Gospel Reading:  Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 How to Give, Pray, and Fast  (35:00) Second Reading: Psalm 51:1-17 Create in Me a Clean Heart Sponsor:  

527: Bible study for Transfiguration A (2/19/23) 11.02.2023

(9:30) Voice in the Wilderness:  2 Peter 1:16-21 with Bryan Odeen (15:30) Gospel Reading:  Matthew 17:1-9 Transfiguration of Jesus (33:30) Second Reading:  Exodus 24:12-18 Transfiguration of Moses Links, quotes and more Bible study notes can be found here.

526: Bible study for Epiphany 6A (2/12/2023) 04.02.2023

BIBLE STUDY NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:(17-20) 21-37 Second Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20  

525: Bible study for Epiphany 5A (2/5/2023) 28.01.2023

BIBLE NOTES, COMMENTARY, QUOTES, AND LINKS Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16   with Cheryl Kerr Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20 You are the salt of the earth Second Reading: Isaiah 58:1-12  

524: Bible study for Epiphany 4A 21.01.2023

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Susan Presley and Max Hazell Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Beatitudes Second Reading: Micah 6:1-8

523: Bible study for Epiphany 3A (1/22/2023) 14.01.2023

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 with Mason Parks Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 Calling the Fishermen Second Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4 Those in darkness have seen a great light

523: Bible study for Epiphany 3A (1/22/2023) 14.01.2023

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 with Mason Parks Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 Calling the Fishermen Second Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4 Those in darkness have seen a great light

522: Bible study for Epiphany 2A (1/15/2023) 07.01.2023

Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 with Sarah Renfro Gospel Reading: John 1:29-42 Jesus, John, and the calling of Andrew and Simon Second Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7 Second servant song

521: Bible study for Baptism of Christ (1/8/2023) 31.12.2022

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Acts 10:34-43 with Renee Roederer Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of Jesus Second Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9 Servant of the Lord

521: Epiphany REB (1/6/2022) 27.12.2022

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Matthew 2:1-12   Isaiah 60:1-6  

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