Rev'd Up for Sunday

How did the disciples learn to live without Jesus physically by their side and what does that mean for our relationship with him? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy talk about following Jesus' commandment to love God and neighbor, whether God is angry or loving, and how we walk with God today. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian...

Jesus' words in John 14 have brought comfort to people in times of grief, telling his disciples that he goes to prepare a place for them. But is he talking about Heaven or something else?  Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy also break down some of Jesus' comments that have been used to exclude people through the years. Is Jesus really saying that no one gets to God except t...

For Good Shepherd Sunday, we're looking at what it means for Jesus to have such a title. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss where hope can be found for a fractured society like ours, what it means for Jesus to lay down his life for us, and how we're still sacrificing people today. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian...

In today's Gospel lesson, Jesus gets to be the guest, the host, and...the meal?! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the story of two disciples who don't recognize Jesus when they encounter him on the road to Emmaus and then break bread together. What does this story reveal about how we encounter Jesus in the Eucharist, why it's hard to see him at times, and how...

"Doubting Thomas" is usually our main focus when reading this week's Gospel. However, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and new co-host John Kennedy prove there is a lot more to learn! How does Jesus' peace cut through grief, anger, and shame? How are we tasked to be bearers of the new covenant? Why is it so hard for us to accept forgiveness? #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopa...

In our Easter episode, we look at Mary Magdalene's encounter with the resurrected Christ. Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey discuss the identity of the beloved disciple, Mary's intimate relationship with Jesus, the symbolism of the empty tomb, and how this serves as a new creation story. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #all...

Churches read the story of Palm Sunday every year, so it's pretty well-known. Then again, a closer dive might reveal things we sometimes miss or assume.  Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey debate the crowds that welcomed Jesus,  what his kingship means today, and more. #Matthew21:1-11  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelco...

How do you fit the entire Passion narrative into one podcast? With a whirlwind overview of the events that lead to the crucifixion. Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey ponder what could have become of Judas had he held on longer, why most of us would probably deny Jesus like Peter did, and more. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarew...

In another miracle story from John's Gospel, Jesus is summoned by Mary and Martha to heal their brother Lazarus, but it seems he's four days too late...or is he? Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey explore how this story paints Jesus as the living embodiment of resurrection and parallels his own resurrection. It also shows us a God of feeling, compassion, and closeness rather than one who...

The story of Jesus healing a man born blind holds far more meaning than it first seems. Peter and Elizabeth discuss spiritual blindness, competing theologies about sin, and how this event is a prelude to Jesus' trial and crucifixion. #John9:1-41  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesi...

John's passage about the woman at the well illustrates a love for Jesus that breaks down barriers. Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey provide an in-depth look at this story of insiders, outsiders, seekers, and the marginalized woman who became the first to proclaim Jesus as Messiah. Watch Peter's vlog from Jacob's Well at https://youtu.be/VpsqmaEnh7U #John4:5-42  #episcopal #episcopa...

If you have spiritual questions, you're not alone. Nicodemus, the Pharisee, comes to Jesus at night with questions of his own. It's an event that will leave him changed. Justin Crisp, in his final episode, dives into Scripture one last time with Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey to explore spiritual growth, the dark night of the soul, and eternal life.  #John 3:1-17  #episcopal #episcopa...

It's a showdown between the kingdoms of Heaven and Hell as Jesus squares off against the Devil in the desert! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and Justin Crisp discuss the struggle for modern listeners to make sense of Satan and the demonic. What does this passage show us about scripture when even the Devil himself uses it? How do we reemerge after facing our own trials? #Matthew4:1-11  #episc...

On Ash Wednesday, the day many Christians wear a visible sign of their faith on their foreheads, the lectionary reading finds Jesus saying NOT to practice your piety before others! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and Justin Crisp ponder how these instructions fit with Ash Wednesday, the difference between our religious practice and our inner life, and how we can talk about death in a culture that...

What happens on the mountaintop stays on the mountaintop. The disciples Peter, James, and John witness one of the most extraordinary, key moments in Jesus' life and they're asked not to tell anyone. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and Justin Crisp discuss the significance of this event, the moments that make God real for us, and the work that lies ahead after these God encounters. #Matth...

As we continue through Matthew's Gospel, Jesus doubles down on the Law and seems to say it isn't just our actions that are sinful but our impulses too! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and Justin Crisp cover some of the passage's hot-button topics like sex, adultery, divorce, and murder. How do we make sense of Jesus' world of reinterpretation and what kind of life is he invitin...

Jesus called on his disciples to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and Justin Crisp unpack the symbolism behind his words and how he called everyday people to do extraordinary things. Plus, how did Matthew's Gospel help his Jewish audience understand the relationship between Jesus and the Law? #Matthew5:13-20  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #epi...

Luke and Matthew's Gospels both present the same sermon from Jesus but with some notable differences. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin have discussed Luke's version TWICE on the podcast and this week they're turning their attention to Matthew. What makes his version a little more tender, what is Jesus calling people to do, and what does this teach us about discipleship? #Matthew5:1-12  ...

What is it about Jesus that makes him so magnetic? Why did the disciples leave their lives behind to follow him and why are people today doing the same? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and Justin Crisp seek to understand this man who remains a mystery despite all that has been written about him and the countercultural community he calls his followers to. #Matthew4:12-23  #episcopal #episcopalchurc...

Get ready to explore a Bible passage that is stuffed with layered meanings and images! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and Justin Crisp end up covering a wide range of topics like honoring the dignity of everyone, self-sacrifice, the suffering servant, a messiah for all people, scapegoats, and contradicting texts. Even lines that seem like throwaways might hold great significance. # John1:29-42 #e...

What lessons can we take away from Jesus' own baptism? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and Justin Crisp discuss what this event reveals about God and Jesus, how we can understand righteousness, and what it means to be a beloved child of God. # Matthew3:13-17 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #j...

With Anti-Semitism on the rise, even within Christianity, the time couldn't be better to take a look at the importance of Jesus' Jewish identity. The reading for the Feast of the Holy Name leads Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and Justin Crisp to examine the meaning behind the name Jesus, the relevance of Abraham's covenant, and the importance of being seen. # Luke2:15-21 #episcopal...

Luke's version of the Christmas story features historical inaccuracies, God in a most vulnerable form, and shepherds as the lowliest of messengers. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and Justin Crisp discuss how we often miss the scandalous nature of these narratives and how all of it lifts up the most oppressed and marginalized among us. # Luke2:1-20 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #c...

We hear a lot about Jesus' mother, Mary, in the lectionary...but what about Joseph? This week's reading finally gives him some air time, focusing on his own angelic encounter. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin ponder the kind of example Joseph was for Matthew's community, the virgin birth, and the significance of angelic messengers. #Matthew1:18-25 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopali...

John the Baptist came to prepare the way for Jesus, but as he sat in prison, he had some serious doubts that Jesus was really the promised Messiah. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss the differences between these two figures and how the doubts of John are reflected in many of us today. #Matthew11:2-11 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglica...