Saint Lukes Episcopal Church

The king with such potential gets bored to the point he makes a big mistake, and the story of Bathsheba becomes a story of shame as a catalyst for courage.

In this podcast series we will look at unlikely people and surprising stories of greatness, often measured against conventional norms. This episode uses a battle as a backdrop for greatness, pitting a boy against a giant and a lesson in trusting against all odds.

In this podcast series, we will look at unlikely people and surprising stories of greatness, often measured against conventional norms.  This episode introduces us to Paul, recast less as a preacher and more of a businessman with a world changing idea. Paul's genius is revealed as he brings the news of Jesus' resurrection to a waiting world.

In this podcast series, we will look at unlikely people and surprising stories of greatness, often measured against conventional norms.  This episode covers the life of Moses, a reluctant leader whose singular vision saves the day, and becomes a case study in "leading through ingratitude!" Moses' tenacity in the face of disappointment makes him truly great.

In this podcast series, we will look at unlikely people and surprising stories of greatness, often measured against conventional norms.  This episode covers the life of Jacob, a man whose name means "trickster," and though beginning his own story with a dark secret becomes, in time, truly great.

Gospels are not merely newspaper reports but rather an artful retelling with a theological point. Luke's account has a unique "turn" in the ninth chapter where the story becomes a long last journey to the cross. This podcast will look at three features that give meaning to the "turn."

Mark's Gospel is the oldest, the shortest, and the most intentional, introducing a new genre of literature called a "sandwich" to tell the story of Jesus. By inserting a new story in between one already told, the "sandwich" offers new clarity and application for today.

Throughout the Old Testament, mountains are markers, symbols of Holy Ground and even the home of God. Matthew's Gospel, being written for a Jewish Christian audience, uses the image of mountains the same way. We will look at how the Gospel mirrors all that has gone before, with mountains.

This podcast looks at the life of Pontius Pilate, one of history's most controversial figures for his role in the Crucifixion of Jesus. Specifically, we will answer this question: "How did Jesus' enemies secure an appointment before a Roman governor in order to kill an innocent rabbi from Galilee?" The answer might surprise you.

Luke Chapter 15 is about lost things, a lost sheep and lost coin. This podcast explores ways to be lost.

The Gospel of John is different than the others, and the last chapter is a mystery, with fishing and breakfast along the shore of the lake. This podcast will explore Easter in the fourth Gospel and discover common themes with the other three.

The fourth gospel is the latest, the most different, and frankly cosmic in scope and presentation. What is often overlooked is that John also uses a different Temple festival, Sukkot, to tell the story. 

All four gospels have a voice, and Matthew's take is definitely from a Jewish perspective. This podcast will highlight Matthew's priority of connecting the New Testament and the Older Testament before.

The Bible calls Luke "The Beloved Physician" and he writes with a physician's eye. We will look for "autographs" from Luke as we study this unique voice int he story of Jesus.

In Mark's Gospel, Jesus is the loneliest guy in the world. No one truly understands him, not even his closest disciples. This podcast will look at the "secret" of Jesus' ministry and what it means to the world.

The Gospels aren't the oldest words of the New Testament, and the Gospel of Mark is found inside both Matthew and Luke. This episode gives an overview of Mark as the first "voice" in telling the story of Jesus.

Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, is so small and unimportant it isn't mentioned in the Old Testament. Yet God chose this strategically located hamlet for the start of the Greatest Story Ever Told.

As a companion to our last episode, the Sea of Galilee can tell a great story. In this episode we will travel to the far side of the lake, where Jesus meets a new storm, performs a miracle, and sends a man on a new mission.

The Bible is a library of books spanning centuries, but sometimes we see characters and stories linked in surprising ways. This podcast links Mary, mother of Jesus, and Hannah, mother of Samuel, to solve a mystery and bring new thoughts on Mary's role in our Salvation.

The prophet Samuel is one of the least understood and yet most important figures in the Hebrew Scriptures. In this episode, we will track rise of the boy who will become the savior of the nation, and maker of kings.

The story of Abraham is more than the story of faith, it is the story of us with application for today. The story of Abraham also reveals the meaning of "Covenant." Abraham also gives new meaning to the story of Jesus in a surprising twist!

This podcast will look at Peter, who is at once brave and cowardly, a conflicted man who will build the Church. But he has to grow to get there, and this story looks a lot like us.

Paul is among the most important figures in the Bible, with 14 of 27 books credited to his ministry. Yet it is fashionable to dislike Paul, or imagine a curmudgeon with a chip who invented Christianity. This podcast will imagine Paul as the leading man in a really great movie, doing unpopular assumptions!

John's Gospel was written much later than others, and as a result is just different. This podcast will contrast John with others and explore unique ways the Fourth Gospel expands our understanding of Jesus.

In this episode we will explore the first three stories of Jesus, how they are connected, who wrote them, and the artistry of the greatest story ever told.  Discussion question: How can old stories of Jesus apply to our lives in the 21st century?