Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast

Today we’re joined by the Rev. Lonnie Lacy, rector of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Clifton, Ga. We talk about foxes, haircuts, and the wildest parts of Judges.

Questions for reflection this week:
- Where do we see God at work in this passage?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- The Rev. Lonnie Lacy (https://stannestifton.com/about-us/clergy-staff/)
- Unveiling Mercy (https://www.unveilingmercy.org)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)
- Shibboleth scene from The West Wing



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Today we’re joined by the stars of the world-famous radio show, A Priest and a Rabbi! The Rev. Christian Anderson and Rabbi Matthew Durbin join us as we talk about Deborah, Gideon, how we read the Bible today.

Questions for reflection this week:
- Where are the prophets today?
- Why is it important that people are named in scripture?
- How are we shaped by the Biblical stories we emphasize?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- A Priest & A Rabbi (https://stmarys-stuart.org/radio/)
- Rabbi Matthew Durbin (https://tbhfl.org/clergy-staff-2/)
- Christian & Anastasia YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1cEA6gprijC5z896aKKd8Q)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

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Today look at the first three chapters of the book of Judges. We talk about conquest, faithfulness, and the need to remember where we came from.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How do we remind ourselves, and others, of God’s continued presence in our lives?
- How can we listen for the angels in our lives?

Links mentioned in today's episode:

- Every Life Has a Story video
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

Today we’re joined by the Rev. Dr. Anna Brawley, rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Columbia, S.C. We dive into the book of Judges, and how our stories of failure and faithfulness reveal God’s presence.

Questions for reflection this week:
- Why do we always need to have the “answer?”
- How can I embrace asking more questions?
- What can we learn from our stories?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- St. Mary’s, Columbia (https://stmaryscolumbia.org)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)


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Today we’re joined by the Rt. Rev. Scott Mayer, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas and provisional bishop of the Episcopal Church in North Texas (Alan’s bishop!). As we take a break between Joshua and Judges, we talk about the lenses through which we view scripture, and how we let Jesus’ words shape our lives.

Questions for reflection this week:
- Do we follow Jesus, or do just worship him?
- How can we view the Bible through the lens of love?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Bishop Scott Mayer (https://nwtdiocese.org/Who%20We%20Are/bishop-mayer.html)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

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Today we’re joined by the Rev. Dixon Kinser, Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. As we wrap up Joshua, we talk about real estate contracts, ancient trash talk, faithful outsiders, and how Jesus changes our relationship with the enemy.

Questions for reflection this week:
- What does it mean to be faithful in hard times?
- How does Jesus reshape our understanding of power and control?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Dixon Kinser (https://stpaulswinstonsalem.org/ddkfi-1024x568/)
- The Canaanite Conquest of Jesus, by Grant LeMarquand (https://www.tsm.edu/wp-content/uploads/LeMarquand%20-%20The%20Canaanite%20Conquest%20of%20Jesus.pdf)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)



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Today we continue our march through Joshua, looking at conquest, consequences, and God’s presence in the fight.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How can we rest in the assurance that God is with us in the hard times?
- What does it mean to live as if everywhere we go is holy ground?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- A Women’s Lectionary for the Church (https://www.churchpublishing.org/womenslectionaryforthewholechurchyearw)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

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Today we're joined by the Rev. Greg Farrand, Episcopal priest and Executive Director of Second Breath.

We jump into the first five chapters of Joshua, preparing to enter the Promised Land! We talk about genocide, prostitution, and a God who is with us in the mess.

Questions for reflection this week:
- What can we learn from the person of Rahab?
- What does it mean that God is with us in the mess?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Greg Farrand (https://secondbreathcenter.com/team/greg-farrand/)
- Sacred Breath (https://secondbreathcenter.com/)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

Today we dive into Joshua, with a great overview by the Very Rev. Cynthis Briggs Kittredge (Dean of Seminary of Southwest). We talk about how we understand Biblical history, how we wrestle with hard parts of the Bible, and how God remains faithful even when we are human.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How do you wrestle with the hard parts of Scripture?
- How do you understand history, when the stories and traditions don’t always match physical evidence?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Seminary of the Southwest (https://ssw.edu)
- The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Th.D. (https://ssw.edu/about-southwest/letter-from-the-dean/)
- Holy Imagination by Judy Fentress-Williams (https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781426775314/)
- The Fortress Commentary on the Bible (https://www.fortresspress.com/store/product/9780800699161/Fortress-Commentary-on-the-Bible)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)



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Today we're celebrating one year of Bible Love! We look back at where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and what we’re excited to do next!

Questions for reflection this week:
- How has your relationship with scripture changed over the past year?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKC...)

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Today we're joined by the Rev. Allison Sandlin Liles. Allison is Priest-in-Charge of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Hurst, Texas (Alan’s neighbor!), and editor of Grow Christians (a community of Christians practicing faith at home).

Before we pick up with Joshua next week, we wanted to take some time out to talk about how we incorporate Scripture and faith with families, how we immerse ourselves in the Story, and how the Biblical story encourages our work toward justice.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How can we incorporate Scripture into our daily lives with our families?
- How do we grow by studying all of Scripture, not just bits and pieces?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- The Rev. Allison Sandlin Liles (https://www.ssechurst.org/ministers-and-leaders/)
- Grow Christians (https://www.growchristians.org/)
- The Good Book Club (https://www.goodbookclub.org/)
- The Path Family Storybook (https://www.forwardmovement.org/Products/2430/the-...)
- The Jesus Storybook Bible (https://www.sallylloyd-jones.com/books/jesus-story...)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKC...)


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Today we are joined by the Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, the Presiding Bishop's Staff Officer for Church Planting! We talk about succession planning, leading for a future we may not get to see, and how we follow God even when we don't know where we're going.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How can we plan now for a future we may not see?
- How can we share leadership to help others grow?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- The Episcopal Church church planting initiatives (https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/new-episcopal-communities/)
- The Abbey, Birmingham (http://theabbeybham.com)
- Deuteronomy commentary- Herein Is Love, Vol. 5 (https://www.amazon.com/Herein-Love-Vol-5-Deuteronomy/dp/193690845X)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

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Today we talk about blessings and curses, returning to relationship, and choosing life.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How do I make time and space in my life for repentance and return?
- How do I keep the Word close to me?
- How can I choose life every day?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- The Bible App (https://youversion.com/the-bible-app/)
- Dwell audio Bible (https://dwellapp.io)
- Forward Movement's Day-by-Day (https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/)
- Morning at the Office podcast (https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/FDMV8366345804)
- Deuteronomy commentary- Herein Is Love, Vol. 5 (https://www.amazon.com/Herein-Love-Vol-5-Deuteronomy/dp/193690845X)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw) The show music is


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Today we're joined by the Rev. Ian Lasch, and we talk about Deuteronomic Code! We talk about our penchant for idolatry, God's desire for holiness, and how all of this is set up to help orient us toward generosity for God and our neighbors.

Questions for reflection this week:
- What are the habits that I can establish that will make me more grateful?
- How will I trust gods abundance?
- How can I use my sabbath freedom to help remove burdens from others?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Ian's parish: St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church (https://www.stfrancisislands.org/home.html)
- Ian's podcast: All Things Rite and Musical (http://www.riteandmusical.org/)
- Deuteronomy commentary- Herein Is Love, Vol. 5 (https://www.amazon.com/Herein-Love-Vol-5-Deuteronomy/dp/193690845X)
- Liturgies from Below (https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781791007355/)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)


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Today we're talking about God's love! Moses reminds the Israelites that they (and we) are all a part of the covenant, regardless of time and space. And we're also reminded of our penchant for idolatry, and how we love because God first loved us.

Questions for reflection this week:
- What does it mean to know that we are chosen by God?
- Why do we too often fall into idolatry?
- How do we keep scripture close to our heart?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- St. Paul's, Pendleton (https://www.holytrinityclemson.org/about-us/historic-st-pauls-church/)
- Deuteronomy commentary- Herein Is Love, Vol. 5 (https://www.amazon.com/Herein-Love-Vol-5-Deuteronomy/dp/193690845X)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)


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Today we're joined by the Rev. Furman Buchanan, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Greenville, S.C. We talk about our need to remember our story, God's unfailing love for us, and how our ministry is always pointing beyond anything we might be able to see.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How do we remember what God has done for us?
- How do we respond to God's call to make a place for the foreigner?
- What does it look like for our ministry - our work - to be about something we may never get to enjoy?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- The Rev. Furman Buchanan (http://www.furmanbuchanan.com/)
- St. Peter's, Greenville (http://www.stpetersgreenville.com)
- Deuteronomy commentary- Herein Is Love, Vol. 5 (https://www.amazon.com/Herein-Love-Vol-5-Deuteronomy/dp/193690845X)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)


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Today we're joined by the Rev. Alexis Carter Thomas! Alexis helps walk us through Deuteronomy, situating the book in the larger narrative, and helping us find our place in the story.

Questions for reflection this week:
- What does it mean to be loyal to God?
- How have we experienced God's loyalty to us?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Alexis Carter Thomas (https://www.alexiscarterthomas.com/about)
- Deuteronomy commentary- Herein Is Love, Vol. 5 (https://www.amazon.com/Herein-Love-Vol-5-Deuteronomy/dp/193690845X)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

Today we're joined by the Official Episcopal Visitor of Bible Love, the Rt. Rev. Brian Cole. Bishop Cole serves the Diocese of East Tenessee.

Before we pick up with Deuteronomy next week, we wanted to take some time out to talk about how we immerse ourselves in Scripture and connect the unfolding Biblical story with our lives.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How can we better understand scripture by learning with and from others?
- How do you try to incorporate scripture into your daily life?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- The Rt. Rev. Brian Cole (https://www.dioet.org/the-right-reverend-brian-lee-cole/)
- Being Christian, by Rowan Williams (https://bookshop.org/books/being-christian-baptism-bible-eucharist-prayer/)
- The Bible Challenge (https://www.forwardmovement.org/Products/2114/the-bible-challenge.aspx)
- Lambeth Conference study of 1 Peter (https://www.lambethconference.org/programme/theme-and-biblical-focus/)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

Today we talk about changes, trusting God, and how to plan for what comes next.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How do I prepare for changes in my life?
- How can I practice trust in God, even when it is hard to trust?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Check out our new website! (https://www.biblelovepodcast.com)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

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