Rev'd Up for Sunday

Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin recount the famous story of a child accidentally left behind by his parents. No, it's not "Home Alone". It's the story of 12 year-old Jesus! Plus, what are we to make of the undocumented years between this and his adult ministry? #Luke 2:41-52 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewel...

The Gospel of John and John the Baptist hail the arrival of Jesus. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss how this is far more than just some next-door neighbor moving in and how it is still shaking up our lives today. #John1:1-18 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelam...

Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss Luke's account of the birth of Jesus. How will they find a fresh perspective on a story we know so well? #Luke2:1-20 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #churchhistory #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #fai...

Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin dive into the story of two cousins experiencing very unique pregnancies. Not only do these women teach us about motherhood, crisis, and sacrifice, but they also foreshadow the men their sons will grow into. #Luke1:39-55 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaep...

Calling your audience a "brood of vipers" is one heck of a way to start a sermon! Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin explore some of John the Baptist's colorful language in his first and only sermon from Luke's Gospel. Plus, what kind of drink would the clergy compare John to: IPA, Pale Ale, or Apéritif? #Luke3:7-18 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wa...

John the Baptist is the focus of this week's scripture. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin look at how the words of Isaiah echoed in John's time and how they speak to us today. #Luke3:1-6 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #churchhistory #theology...

Luke's Gospel features some dire predictions from Jesus...but did they come true? Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin take a closer look. #Luke21:25-36 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #churchhistory #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmar...

It's Christ the King Sunday and Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin each have a unique perspective on the type of king and kingdom we're celebrating. #John 18:33-37 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #churchhistory #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspr...

It's the end of the world as we know it and I...need some Pepto Bismol! Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin take on an apocalyptic message from Jesus that may be a tough one for some people to digest.  #Mark13:1-8 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #chur...

Is the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead real or symbolic? Either way, it pulls Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin into a conversation on death and the complex emotions that surround it. #John11:32-44 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #churchhist...

Jesus said to love God and love your neighbor. Is it really that simple? Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin bring up some other questions these commandments raise. Plus, find out how this passage ties in perfectly with Halloween. #Mark12:28-34 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #ca...

Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin explore the healing of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar. Flipping our expectations, they find the Gospel's minor characters have the most to teach us while the major characters usually struggle with spiritual blindness.  #Mark10:46-52 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #je...

An absurd request between the disciples and Jesus reminds Elizabeth and Justin that all of us have much to learn about following him. #Mark10:35-45 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #caminodelamor #history #churchhistory #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarks...

Elizabeth is joined by guest Rob Schwartz, St. Mark's administrative coordinator and seminary student with the United Church of Christ. Together, they tackle a passage that sounds like pretty rough news for the wealthy. #Mark10:17-31 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #c...

Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin find themselves in the middle of a debate between Jesus and the Pharisees over whether or not divorce is lawful...and that's just the beginning! To learn more about St. Mark's, visit www.stmarksnewcanaan.org.  #Mark10:2-16 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jes...

Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin try to make sense of the violent language Jesus uses in Mark's Gospel. They discuss the problem of dismissing other forms of worship, the harm that can come from believing we need to be punished, their beliefs about Hell, and what it means to be "salty". To learn more about St. Mark's, visit www.stmarksnewcanaan.org.  #Mark9:38-50 #episcopal #episco...

In this episode, Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin ponder a bunch of questions like "Why was Jesus was so secretive about his identity?" and "Was he actually a nice guy?" They also discuss why we think little kids are considered so innocent. To learn more about St. Mark's, visit www.stmarksnewcanaan.org.  #Mark9:30-37 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmove...

This episode explores the heart of the Gospel, the turning point in Mark, and a challenge for all. We look at the intense conversation between St. Peter and Jesus that reveals who Jesus is, what it means to be the Messiah, and how difficult it is to follow in his way. To learn more about St. Mark's, visit www.stmarksnewcanaan.org.  #Mark8:27-38 #whodoyousaythatiam #episcopal #episcopalchurch...

We are kicking off a new podcast with the three priests of St. Mark's gearing up with the Sunday scripture. In this episode, Jesus compares a woman to a dog and rubs his spit on a man's tongue. How are we to make sense of this? To learn more about St. Mark's, visit www.stmarksnewcanaan.org. #Mark7:24-37 #syrophoenicianwoman #eventhedogs #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #chu...