Rev'd Up for Sunday

Trinity Sunday is the only day in the Church dedicated to a doctrine. It looks at the relationship and interconnectedness of God, Jesus, and the Spirit. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss how doctrines can serve as a house for these ideas but we also need to move in and experience them for ourselves. #John16:12-15 #Pentecost #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayof...

Even the disciples, who literally walked with Jesus, still wanted proof of God. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin ponder why God doesn't just appear for us and what it means when we feel our prayers aren't being answered. #John14:8-17,25-27 #Pentecost #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #i...

Has the Church failed at achieving unity? Is God a murderer? How should we understand Jesus in regard to other religions? Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin debate some of their toughest topics yet! #John17:20-26 #Easter #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #c...

Many of us wrestle with doubts and questions, just like the disciples who grappled with the reality of Jesus leaving them. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin reflect on a story that's all about leaning into the spiritual life when the future seems uncertain. #John14:23-29 #Easter #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christi...

A previous Gospel reading from Holy Week makes a return appearance. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin notice some new things as they encounter the text on the other side of the crucifixion. #John13:31-35 #Easter #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #churchhis...

In a world where so many voices are clamoring for our attention, life can feel a bit overwhelming. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss how Jesus calls Christians to hear his voice through all the commotion. #John10:22-30 #Easter #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodela...

John's Gospel ends with a miraculous catch of fish, a meal on the beach, and the recommissioning of a disciple. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin debate Greek terms, connections with the crucifixion, and if God's favorite meal is breakfast. #John21:1-19 #Easter #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer...

Poor Thomas seems to only be remembered for his doubt. But what did he really believe and struggle with? Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss this encounter with a resurrected Jesus who wasn't mad at the disciples for deserting him, but instead modeled forgiveness and a new way of life. #John20:19-31 #Easter #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christia...

John's Gospel, written to a fractured community, holds great wisdom for our own fractured communities. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss the paradigm-shifting nature of this story and how, like the apostle Peter, our love for Jesus is still evident even when we mess up. #John13 #MaundyThursday #HolyWeek #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian...

Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin face a jam-packed reading from John's Gospel. How do we make sense of the violence surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and was his death really necessary? Can Jesus be a victim and also in control? How does this event reflect back on all of us? #John18:1-19:42 #GoodFriday #HolyWeek #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christ...

Do we need the empty tomb to prove the resurrection was real or is it something seen in the lives that have been changed ever since? Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin work to understand this story that refuses to be put in a box. #John20:1-18 #Easter #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepisc...

Palm Sunday is upon us and Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin debate just how big the crowds were that greeted Jesus and if this was actually a more toned down event. But the real question on people’s minds is “What kind of king is he?” #Luke19:28-40 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepisco...

Today's conversation leads Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin to ask several great questions: Is Judas remembered unfairly? Is Mary of Bethany the perfect model of discipleship? What can a bunch of perfume teach us about God's extravagance? You can still join one of our Rev'd Up for Sunday Maranatha House Churches (in-person and on Zoom) by visiting https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org/go-dee...

Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin read through the well-known parable of "The Prodigal Son". They discuss how, in our effort to be good, we can sometimes become like the very people we criticize. Maybe the question to ask isn't which character we relate to but how we're like all of them. You can still join one of our Rev'd Up for Sunday Maranatha House Churches (in-person and o...

Galileans murdered by Pilate! 18 people killed by a falling tower! The gruesome headlines of Jesus’ time were just as shocking as today’s. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin contemplate what gives our lives meaning…and what a fig tree has to do with any of this! To learn about or sign up for a Rev'd Up for Sunday Maranatha House Church (in-person and on Zoom), visit https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org...

In today’s reading, Jesus presses on toward Jerusalem despite a warning from some Pharisees about King Herod. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss Jesus’ holy resolve and why both men get compared to two very different animals. To learn about or sign up for a Rev'd Up for Sunday Maranatha House Church (in-person and on Zoom), visit https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org/go-deeper/maranatha-house-ch...

It’s Jesus vs the Devil on today’s podcast as the latest reading highlights Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin are joined by special guest Rob Schwartz, and discuss the implications for how we interpret these two Biblical figures. To learn about or sign up for our upcoming Rev'd Up for Sunday Maranatha House Church (in-person and on Zoom), visit https://www.stma...

If Peter, John, and James spoke about the startling events that took place on the mountaintop in Luke's Gospel, people would've thought they were mad. Only in the light of the resurrection does Jesus' amazing transfiguration make sense. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss what this reveals about Jesus, how it serves as a model of contemplative prayer, and why the events in our live...

"Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you." These commands, and others from Jesus, sound downright impossible to many of us. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin chat about the radical, un-retaliating love we're challenged to live out. To learn about or sign up for our upcoming Rev'd Up for Sunday Maranatha House Church (...

In Luke's Gospel, Jesus says the blessed are the poor, hungry, weeping, and hated. So who isn't blessed? Those who are rich, full, laughing, and spoken well of! Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin ponder if these are meant to be entry requirements for Heaven or part of Jesus' great reversal. #Luke6:17-26 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian...

The fishermen in today's Gospel are compelled to make an instant u-turn and follow Jesus. Have you felt that way or was it a much slower turn? Perhaps you haven't even felt worthy to take that first step. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin reflect on what happens when we encounter Jesus. #Luke5:1-11 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglica...

Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin explore the story of Jesus preaching to a fickle crowd who loves him one moment and wants to hurl him off a cliff the next. How does this speak to our reaction as individuals and as a Church when we encounter scriptures that challenge our thinking? #Luke4:21-30 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelco...

Jesus begins his public ministry with a reading from Isaiah that proclaims good news to the poor and oppressed. What does he mean when he tells people it has been fulfilled? Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin take a closer look. #Luke4:14-21 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #cami...

Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin look at the story of Jesus turning water into wine, a passage filled to the brim with rich symbolism. #John2:1-11 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #churchhistory #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewca...

Did Jesus always know who he was destined to become and what is it that makes his baptism such a pivotal moment? Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin dive into that event to find out. #Luke 3 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #churchhistory #theology #anglica...