Ched Spellman

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Religion EN ↓ 78 episodes

A weekly reflection on the Sunday readings drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary. Discussion here focuses on biblical-theological themes, intertextual connections, and theological meaning that is prompted by a given set of readings.

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Ched Spellman

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The Terror and Comfort of Pursuing Wisdom (1 Kgs 3; Ps 111; Jn 6; Eph 5) 15.08.2021 14:29

Lingering on the Lectionary: The Terror and Comfort of Pursuing Wisdom Reflection on the readings for August 15 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: 1 Kgs 3:3–14; Ps 111; Jn 6:51–58; Eph 5:15–20.

Jonathan Watson on Baptism, Catechesis, and Communion 13.08.2021 35:48

In this discussion, I talk with Jonathan D. Watson about his new book: In The Name of Our Lord: Four Models of the Relationship Between Baptism, Catechesis, and Communion (Lexham Press). Jonathan is Chair and Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University. In our discussion, he shares his insights on the logic of the church's liturgy, the beauty of the gospel, and the...

How the Mighty and Feeble of Israel have Fallen (2 Sam 1; Ps 130; Mk 5) 08.08.2021 13:56

Lingering on the Lectionary: Reflection on the readings for June 27 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: 2 Sam 1:1, 17–27 Psalm 130 Mark 5:21–43.