Rev'd Up for Sunday

Prepare the way of the Lord! John the Baptist continues our Advent readings with a fiery speech about judgment and the coming of the messiah. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin work through some of John's shocking imagery of axes and fire, and the inner transformation we're all called to make. #Matthew3:1-12 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian...

Today's lesson from Matthew's Gospel has caused great fear over the years, convincing people that, at any moment, some of them would be snatched away to Heaven while others were left behind. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin offer a healthier theology focused on joyful expectation. #Matthew24:36-44 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglica...

The Gospel lesson for Christ the King depicts the crucifixion and the radical love Jesus displayed in that moment. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin cover a number of topics like how hard it can be to see Jesus as a different kind of king, how radical his love ethic was, and what his promise of paradise means for us. #Luke23:33-43 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayofl...

War, famine, earthquakes, and insurrections! This apocalyptic prophecy from Jesus is one of the most mishandled pieces of scripture. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin set the record straight and show there is good news to be found beneath these dire predictions. #Luke21:5-19 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #pr...

The Gospel reading for All Saints' Day has Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin revisiting Jesus' sermon on the plain. Everything he says is completely backward from the world we know! What if Jesus wasn't providing a rulebook to follow but a new mindset to develop? #Luke6:20-31 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #...

Zacchaeus, the despised tax collector, was the last person you'd want to visit. However, that's exactly what Jesus asks to do when he meets the man. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin talk about how we're changed by encountering Jesus and the response he brings out in us. #Luke19:1-10 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarew...

Jesus, in his parable about a Pharisee and a tax collector, has much to say about the content and intention of our prayers. Do we exalt or humble ourselves before God? Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin debate whether our hearts drive our actions or the other way around, and discuss prayer being about relationship rather than piety. #Luke18:9-14 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmo...

If you feel as though you've prayed enough lately...pray some more! Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin dive into the parable of a persistent widow and an unjust judge, exploring what it teaches us about prayer. What is God's role, what example does Jesus set, how candid should our requests be, and how do we keep from losing heart? The three clergy discuss all of this and more! #Luke18:1-8 #epi...

It seems like being the Messiah is a pretty thankless job! In the latest Gospel reading, Jesus heals 10 lepers and only one returns to say "Thank you." Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin share their insights on miracles and explain how the other 9 lepers were still following Jesus.  #Luke17:11-19  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican...

A discussion about faith between Jesus and the disciples leads Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin to consider our stumbling blocks, the nature of faith, and what we expect from God as a result. While the descriptions Jesus uses seem pretty irrational, perhaps it's because the faith he calls us to is beautifully irrational. #Luke17:5-10  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmoveme...

Some people live in comfort while others live in agony. This week, Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin read a story about two men who die and find their circumstances swapped. Join the clergy in a discussion about what divides us, the guilt we live with, and how Jesus tears it all down. #Luke16:19-31  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allare...

This week, it seems we have another parable about money...but is that what it REALLY means? Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin each offer a unique view on how to interpret Jesus' story. You be the judge if it's about who the economy should serve, shrewdness and a new kind of currency, or a final accounting of our lives. #Luke16:1-13  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmove...

The week features two parables from Jesus that are meant to provoke their listeners...and our clergy sure find themselves provoked! Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss these lessons about the people society labels as deplorable and what it would take to leave our safety and security for those who are left out. #Luke15:1-10  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflo...

Jesus never said following him would be easy! Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin read another passage from Luke's Gospel that makes them ponder who and what they're attached to. With how much we risk losing, can Jesus' message of resurrection show us how much more is gained? #Luke14:25-33  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #al...

Even when he's invited over for dinner, Jesus can't pass up a good parable or two! This week, Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin are joined by a special guest, Dr. Jewelle Bickel. The reading leads to a discussion on what true humility looks like, how we sometimes try to please God for selfish reasons, and how Jesus calls all of us to the table together. #Luke14  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #e...

When Jesus heals a woman on the sabbath, he's met with sharp criticism rather than praise. What's a guy to do?! Peter and Justin look at this story from Luke's gospel that challenges us to ask which of our rituals and traditions are life-affirming and what Jesus' various healings reveal to us. Later in the podcast, Peter and Justin discuss some of the remarkable, holy things th...

In Luke's Gospel, Jesus says he came not to bring peace but division, causing rifts between children and parents. Peter and Justin wrestle with this puzzling text that doesn't sound like the Jesus we know. What they discover is a world, like our own, whose divisions are simply coming out into the open. #Luke12:49-56  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayof...

What's your level of fear and anxiety as you hear this week's story from Luke's Gospel? Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin contemplate what it means to be ready for Jesus' return, if we're expected to sell all our possessions, and what flourishing looks like by Jesus' standards. #Luke12:32-40  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #chri...

This week, Jesus tells the Parable of the Rich Fool, a tale about storing up more and more goods for ourselves. Elizabeth and Justin discuss the psychology of greed and the problem of trying to solve everything ourselves. #Luke12:13-21  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #cam...

It's the podcast's 50th episode and we're taking an in-depth look at prayer. Reading through Luke's version of the Lord's Prayer, Peter and Elizabeth explore its communal focus, its desire for only what we need today, and the danger of placing expectations on God when we pray. There are also helpful tips for anyone wishing to develop a practice of contemplative prayer. #Lu...

Today’s Gospel reading about Mary and Martha, two sisters with very different priorities, stokes a conversation around action and contemplation. Peter and Elizabeth discuss if it's more important to focus on our activism or our prayer...or maybe we've just forgotten how to have both. #Luke10:38-42  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #an...

The parable of the Good Samaritan has been told so many times that most of us have forgotten just how radical it really is. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin ponder how the story urges us to practice limitless compassion and create a world without enemies, where nobody is on the outside.  #Luke10:25-37  #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #al...

In this reading from Luke's Gospel, Jesus appoints 70 disciples and sends them out to share his message. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin look at Jesus' instructions for how to handle those who accept his message, those who reject it, and how we counter the darkness of the world by sharing his light. #Luke10 #Pentecost #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflo...

Luke's Gospel shows several people willing to follow Jesus...after they take care of their own business first. Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin reflect on where a call to follow Jesus may lead us and what we're called to do. How do we face what lies ahead without looking back or being distracted along the way? #Luke9:51-62 #Pentecost #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmo...

Mobs, and demons, and pigs! Oh my! Peter, Elizabeth, and Justin discuss the story of Jesus casting out a legion of demons into some nearby swine. What insights can we learn about mob mentality and how does Jesus undo our capacity for self-destruction? #Luke8:26-39 #Pentecost #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianit...