A Bridge Between

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex reveal what they are thankful for, what they think Jesus means when he talks about separating the sheep from the goats and look ahead to season 2 of the podcast.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex reflect on their favorite collect from the prayer book, how Paul calms the anxious Christians in Thessalonica, and how the bat signal is a comfort to everyone but criminals.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the reading from Joshua, what it means that God will not carry our sin, and how each of us has to choose whom we will serve.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the gospel reading you probably won't hear this Sunday about Jesus admonishing the Pharisees for tying heavy religious burdens on the people as well as the need to see the difference between religion that brings us closer to God and that which takes us further away. 

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex return to their discussion on the gospel. They debate if it's possible to command love and why Jesus was quoting Leviticus.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex continue their discussion on prayer by sharing various methods and approaches to praying. The most important method of prayer is always practicing conversing with God.

In this episode Fr. Dave crosses the bridge to record with Fr. Alex at his parish in St. Petersburg. They discuss the workshop the helped host during the recent diocesan convention for the Episcopal Diocese of SW FL. The topic of soul mending after a loss is becoming a popular topic but more light needs to be shined on how we are all struggling with trauma and loss.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex continue to talk about prayer. They answer a viewer question: "Do Christians pray to saints or with saints?".

Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex start a new series discussing spiritual disciplines and the basics of the Christian life. In this episode they start by asking one of the common questions they hear: "What is prayer?" At its heart, prayer is communication with God that helps builds relationship with God.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Dave discuss the parable of the workers in the vineyard, what it means to serve a long time in the Church, and why we should be grateful whenever anyone gets to heaven. 

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss why we should avoid judgment this Thanksgiving, why it feels like raisins are everywhere, and how the Church knows that God made all foods clean.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss St. Paul's thoughts on what it means to be like Jesus, how your neighbor is everyone, and how Fr. Dave hasn't seen that movie and Fr. Alex hasn't read that book.

Special hurricane edition. In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss their preparations for Hurricane Idalia, what exactly was inside the burning bush, and what it means to be the light of the world.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex go off the deep end with their Greek, discuss what it means to have a body, and what the body has to do with worship.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex talk about the importance of guarding our words, why we should never presume that we are worthy, and how you can support those suffering from the fires in Hawaii.  https://mauifoodbank.org

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex reflect on doubt, why it's so hard to walk on water, and why you should always ask permission before going aboard a boat.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss how the feeding of the five thousand reveals how a grieving Jesus uses the gifts near him, how there are no small gifts, and how the church is full of burned out people.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex try their best to define the kingdom of God, why the kingdom belongs to those who desire it greatly, and give thanks  for Fr. Dave's recovery.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss the parable of the wheat and the weeds, what it means to be a child of God and how there is distance in their friendship.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss how Jesus used parables to teach and how the cares of the world and the desire for wealth can choke the growth of God's kingdom in our hearts.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss what Jesus meant when he said that his yoke was easy and how their parishes are celebrating the 4th of July,

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss how you always have to watch out for those short gospel passages, the importance of hospitality, and giving thanks for phones that stay upright.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex have the rare disagreement, an unexpected commercial break, and discuss the virtue of placing God first in our relationships.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex reflect on the need for laborers for the harvest, how the season after Pentecost is the green season of growth, and what's holding us back from serving as we should.

In this episode Fr. Dave and Fr. Alex discuss what it means that Jesus has come to call sinners and not the righteous, why the Pharisees miss the point, and the importance of posting regular videos.