Strangely Warmed

Isaiah 9.1-4, Psalm 27.1, 4-9, 1 Corinthians 1.10-18, Matthew 4.12-23; Should we repeat reading multiple Sundays in a row? Why is the church still so divided? What does it look like to fish for people? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors serving Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to he...

Isaiah 49.1-7, Psalm 40.1-11, 1 Corinthians 1.1-9, John 1.29-42; What are morning for? Are preachers called to be prophetic from the pulpit? How many sins does the Lamb of God take away? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors serving Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to http...

Isaiah 42.1-9, Psalm 29, Acts 10.34-43, Matthew 3.13-17; How often should we leave worship saying, "Glory!"? What does the voice of the Lord sound like? Why do we celebrate Baptism of the Lord Sunday? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the leader pastor of First UMC in Salem, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https...

Isaiah 63.7-9, Psalm 148, Hebrews 2.10-18, Matthew 2.13-23; How important is it to be present in worship? What does it look like to praise the Lord? How can we experience sanctification? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the leader pastor of First UMC in Salem, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.cracker...

Isaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 86, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-20; What's a Christmas unicorn? Should we sing new songs at Christmas? Is there divine judgment in the manger? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy. Jason serves at Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA and Teer serves at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget...

Isaiah 7.10-16, Psalm 80.1-7, 17-19, Romans 1.1-7, Matthew 1.18-25; How can we keep the cross in Christmas? What does salvation look like? What happens when we preach from the epistles? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.cracker...

Isaiah 35.1-10, Psalm 146.5-10, James 5.7-10, Matthew 11.2-11; How important are the themes for Advent? What does the glory of the Lord look like? Why should God get all the good verbs? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.cracker...

Isaiah 11.1-10, Psalm 72.1-7, 18-19, Romans 15.4-13, Matthew 3.1-12; Who is the central character of Advent? Is a stump a terrifying or hopeful image? Why is music so magical? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapej...

Isaiah 2.1-5, Psalm 122, Romans 13.11-14, Matthew 24.36-44; What music should we listen to in preparation for the first Sunday of Advent? What does God's house look like? Can we know true peace? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://ww...

Jeremiah 23.1-6, Colossians 1.11-20, Luke 23.33-43; Are pastors God's new shepherds? Should we celebrate communion every Sunday? Why do we observe a "Christ The King Sunday" once a year? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the lead pastor of First UMC in Salem, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersa...

Isaiah 65.17-25, Isaiah 12, 2 Thessalonians 3.6-13, Luke 21.5-19; How has preaching changed because of the pandemic? Is Paul always right? What are we to make of the apocalyptic imagery in the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Mikang Kim. Mikang is the pastor of Epworth UMC on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to h...

Daniel 7.1-3, 15-18, Psalm 149, Ephesians 1.11-23, Luke 6.20-31; Is it better to read alone or in a group? What makes a saint, a saint? Should sermon have introductions? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Mikang Kim. Mikang is the pastor of Epworth UMC on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.cracker...

Habakkuk 1.1-4, 2.1-4, Psalm 119.137-144, 2 Thessalonians 1.1-4, 11-12, Luke 19.1-10; Does God have a timing problem? Should we always answer questions with questions? Is God's justice unjust? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli. Jason is the lead pastor of Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to htt...

Joel 2.23-32, Psalm 65, 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 16-18, Luke 18.9-14; What is the Gospel according to Paul McCartney? Should we read scripture backwards? What is the most important parable? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Todd Littleton. Todd is the pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www...

Jeremiah 31.27-34, Psalm 119.97-104, 2 Timothy 3.14-4.5, Luke 18.1-8; Why does God make new covenants? Do self-help books actually help? What does the work of an evangelist look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Todd Littleton. Todd is the pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://w...

Jeremiah 29.1, 4-7, Psalm 66.1-12, 2 Timothy 2.8-15, Luke 17.11-19; Is it possible to work in the church with friends? How important is church architecture? Should we spend more time wrangling words? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Sara Keeling and Teer Hardy. Sara and Teer both serve Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget...

Lamentations 1.1-6, Psalm 137, 2 Timothy 1.1-14, Luke 17.5-10; How bold should preacher be in the pulpit? Is there enough space in the church for lament? Why do the disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Sara Keeling and Teer Hardy. Sara and Teer both serve Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Do...

Jeremiah 32.1-3a, 6-15, Psalm 91.1-6, 14-16, 1 Timothy 6.6-19, Luke 16.19-31; How volatile is the divine real estate market? What makes a perfect playlist perfect? Should the church have stewardship campaigns? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head ove...

Jeremiah 8.18-9.1, Psalm 79.1-9, 1 Timothy 2.1-7, Luke 16.1-13;

Jeremiah 4.11-12, 22-28, Psalm 14, 1 Timothy 1.12-17, Luke 15.1-10; How often should we reflect on our faults? What does it look like to pray for others? Why is grace such a scandal? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest John Carl Hastings. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Jeremiah 18.1-11, Psalm 139.1-6, 13-18, Philemon 1.1-21, Luke 14.25-33; What can art teach us about God? What happens when we pray? Are all people created with sacred worth? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersan...

Jeremiah 2.4-13, Psalm 81.1, 10-16, Hebrews 13.1-8, 15-16, Luke 14.1, 7-14; How is the kingdom of God like a high school cafeteria? What can art teach us about theology? How important are Jesus' parables? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head...

Jeremiah 1.4-10, Psalm 71.1-6, Hebrews 12.18-29, Luke 13.10-17; Will there be dinosaurs in the New Creation? What can Moana teach us about vocation? What makes worship acceptable? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Allison LeBrun. Allison serves Vermilion Grace UMC on the shores of Lake Eerie in Ohio. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to htt...

Isaiah 5.1-7, Psalm 80.1-2, 8-19, Hebrews 11.29-12.2, Luke 12.49-56; How important are twitter handles? Should weddings happen in vineyards? What does real restoration look like according to the strange new world of the Bible? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Allison LeBrun. Allison serves Vermilion Grace UMC on the shores of Lake Eerie in Ohio. Hosted by Tay...

Isaiah 1.1, 10-20, Psalm 50.1-8, 22-23, Hebrews 11.1-3, 8-16, Luke 12.32-40; What makes the Gospel unexpected? Why is God so loquacious? How prepared should we be for worship? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Peter Kwon. Peter is one of the pastors at Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackers...