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Feb 03, 2022  |  

Hannah, Samuel, and God's Presence

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Hannah, Samuel, and God's Presence

Today we're joined again by the Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley, Canon Pastor at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, S.C.! We talk about Hannah’s Song, Samuel’s call, and God’s presence with us even in the hard times.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How can we assure ourselves, and others, of God’s presence in hard times?
- How can we help each other discern God’s call in our lives?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- The Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley (https://www.trinitysc.org/about/clergy-staff)
- The Book of Longings, by Sue Monk Kidd (https://suemonkkidd.com/books/the-book-of-longings/)
- The Bible Project’s overview on 1 Samuel (https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/1-samuel/)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Jan 27, 2022  |  

Three Men and an Ark (1 Samuel Overview)

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Three Men and an Ark (1 Samuel Overview)

Today we're joined again by the Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins! Dr. Tony helps walk us through 1 Samuel, situating the book in the larger narrative, and helping us find our place in the story.

Questions for reflection this week:
- What does 1 Samuel tell us about God’s call for flawed people?
- How can we look at the larger narrative of scripture, and not just focus on individual stories?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- The Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins, Senior Pastor of First Baptist, Greenwood (https://www.fbcgwd.org/our-staff/)
- 1 Samuel Overview (https://www.biblelovepodcast.com/uploads/images/1-samuel-overview_149.pdf
- The Bible Project’s overview on 1 Samuel (https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/1-samuel/)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)


The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Jan 20, 2022  |  

Living the Kingdom of God (The Very Rev. Daniel P. Richards)

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Living the Kingdom of God (The Very Rev. Daniel P. Richards)

Today we're joined by the Very (and the not quite Right) Rev. Daniel P. Richards, bishop-elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. We talk about scripture, living the Christian life, and how we respond when life gets hard.

Questions for reflection this week:
- What personal spiritual practices can help us better live into the Kingdom of God?
- How do we approach Scripture when life is hard?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- The Very Rev. Daniel P. Richards (https://www.edusc.org/bishop-elect/)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

Jan 13, 2022  |  

The Redemption Story (Ruth 4)

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The Redemption Story (Ruth 4)

Today we wrap up our conversation about the book of Ruth. We talk about redemption, hope, and God’s willingness to jump in the muddy waters with us.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How does the story of Ruth help remind us that God’s love always brings hope?
- When have you experienced God meeting you in the hard places?

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


The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

Jan 06, 2022  |  

Ruth Kissed Dating Goodbye (Ruth 3)

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Ruth Kissed Dating Goodbye (Ruth 3)

Today we’re joined by the Rev. Jill Williams, Chaplain at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, S.C. We talk about dating, courtship, steadfast love, and God’s presence in the mess.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How is God’s steadfast love present in your life?
- What is the importance of knowing people without their masks?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Heathwood Hall (https://www.heathwood.org/about/leadership-team)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Dec 30, 2021  |  

Seeing Each Other (Ruth 2)

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Seeing Each Other (Ruth 2)

Today we talk about Boaz’s tenderness, Ruth’s thankfulness, and the importance of seeing one another.

Questions for reflection this week:
- Think of a time someone showed you tenderness. How did that make you feel?
- How can we be more present with each other?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- From the Head Down by Bethany Barnard (https://open.spotify.com/track/6PqohYXW3q7Bbv6u0UAZZ5?)
- Alan’s sermon from this past Sunday (https://anchor.fm/alanbentrup/episodes/Love-Became-Flesh-A-Sermon-for-Christmas-1--2021-e1c680j)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

Dec 23, 2021  |  

God's in the Love (Ruth 1)

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God's in the Love (Ruth 1)

Today we're joined by the Rev. Janey Wilson, Rector of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Rock Hill, S.C. We talk about names, women in scripture, a journey to Bethlehem, and God’s presence in the love.

Questions for reflection this week:
- God isn’t mentioned in Ruth. Where do you see God’s presence in the story?
- How do you think New Testament characters related to the Hebrew scriptures?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- The Rev. Janey Wilson (https://www.ecoos.org/wp/?page_id=1746)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)


The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe


Dec 16, 2021  |  

Ruth as Rom-Com (Overview of Ruth)

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Ruth as Rom-Com (Overview of Ruth)

Today we're joined by the Rev. Greg Millikin, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in New Lenox, Illinois. We talk about Ruth, crossing boundaries, and God’s unfailing love.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How does the story of Ruth help us better imagine God’s love for us?
- What can we learn from the boundary-crossing love in Ruth?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Grace Episcopal Church, New Lenox (https://gracenewlenox.org/)
- Being Called, Being Gay, by the Rev. Greg Millikin (https://www.churchpublishing.org/beingcalledbeinggay)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

Dec 09, 2021  |  

God’s Got This (The Rt. Rev. Frank Logue)

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God’s Got This (The Rt. Rev. Frank Logue)

Today we’re joined by the Rt. Rev. Frank Logue, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. We talk about the importance of immersing our lives in scripture so we know the whole story.

Questions for reflection this week:
- What practices can help us in our daily reading of scripture?
- What does it mean to know that God is with us in the hard times?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Bishop Frank Logue (http://georgia.anglican.org/about/bishop-frank-logue/)
- One Year Bible reading plan (https://oneyearbibleonline.com)
- Bibliotheca Bible (https://www.bibliotheca.co)
- Robert Alter’s Hebrew Bible translation (https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393292497)
- David Bentley Hart’s New Testament translation (https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-David-Bentley-Hart/dp/0300186096)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)



The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Dec 02, 2021  |  

Consider it. Take counsel. Speak Out. (Judges 17-21)

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Consider it. Take counsel. Speak Out. (Judges 17-21)

Today we wrap up Judges, and look at what can happen when we forget about God and focus on ourselves. We also take a look at the hardest part of the Bible.

Questions for reflection this week:
- How can we remember God’s faithfulness?
- What are we meant to learn from such horrifying details?

Links mentioned in today's episode:
- Holy Imagination (https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781426775314/)
- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Nov 25, 2021  |  

B-A-N-A-N-A-S (Judges 11-16)

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B-A-N-A-N-A-S (Judges 11-16)

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



The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Nov 18, 2021  |  

A Prophet, Three Priests, and a Rabbi (Judges 4- 10)

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A Prophet, Three Priests, and a Rabbi (Judges 4- 10)

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)

The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Nov 11, 2021  |  

Life Ain't Perfect (Judges 1-3)

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Life Ain't Perfect (Judges 1-3)

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)



Nov 04, 2021  |  

Failure and Faithfulness (Judges)

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Failure and Faithfulness (Judges)

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)


The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Oct 28, 2021  |  

The Lens of Love (with Bishop Scott Mayer)

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The Lens of Love (with Bishop Scott Mayer)

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)

The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

Oct 21, 2021  |  

Who Let the Dogs Out (Joshua 13-24)

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Who Let the Dogs Out (Joshua 13-24)

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)



The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Oct 14, 2021  |  

Faithfulness & Conquest (Joshua 5-12)

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Faithfulness & Conquest (Joshua 5-12)

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)

The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Oct 07, 2021  |  

Ugly Messy Beautiful (Joshua 1-5)

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Ugly Messy Beautiful (Joshua 1-5)

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)

Sep 30, 2021  |  

Cross, Take, Divide, and Serve (Joshua)

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Cross, Take, Divide, and Serve (Joshua)

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)



The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe



Sep 23, 2021  |  

One Year Later

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One Year Later

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...)

The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

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