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Get Wright for SundayWilderness LivingDo you hear the voice of the one in the wilderness calling out? Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for the second Sunday in Advent. What does it mean St. John the Baptist is preaching in the wilderness? What is the baptism St. John is offering all about? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
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2023-12-0419 minGet Wright for SundayDon't Hit the Snooze Button in Your FaithIt is Advent! Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for the first Sunday in Advent. Why is Jesus talking about judgement? Is this Christmas time? What are we to get ready for? Why do we need to stay awake? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday!
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2023-11-2819 minGet Wright for SundayI Did That?Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for the Last Sunday of The Church Year. What does the end look like? Are you a goat or a sheep, righteous or unrighteous? What does it mean to clothe and feed Jesus? Have you seen Jesus in jail? How are we to apply this to our lives in the here and now? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright for Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from y2023-11-2021 minGet Wright for SundayI Am Afraid...Join Pastor Wright has he looks at the readings for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost. What is happening with the three guys with talents? Why is the master so harsh with the third man? What does this mean for us today? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-11-1621 minGet Wright for SundayLooking Forward To It!Join Pastor Wright as he looks are the readings for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost. What does the parable of the 10 virgins tell us? Are you ready to meet your maker? What is it to be ready for the coming of our Lord? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-11-0717 minGet Wright for SundayYou Get to Pay TaxesJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost. Why does Jesus what us to pay taxes? What is God’s and what do we owe Him? Can we get around paying taxes? Why do the Pharisees marvel at Jesus’ response? Should we marvel too? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday. Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-10-1619 minGet Wright for SundayI'm Not That Bad...Join Pastor Wright as he looks as the Gospel lesson for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost. What does it mean the king invites the good and bad? Why is the man without the wedding clothes cast out? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.2023-10-1119 minGet Wright for SundayThat Is A Lot of Forgiving...Join Pastor Wright has he looks at the readings for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost. St. Peter asks the great question how many times should we forgive our brother? Jesus tells a great story to illustrate just how many times we are to the people in our lives. How are we to deal with people who continue to sin against us? Is there such a thing as forgive and forget? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, c...2023-09-1121 minGet Wright for SundayWho Really Is The Greatest?Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost. What does Jesus think He is doing by using a child as an example of who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? How are we to deal with those things and people who bring temptation? What are we to do when temptation comes from us? How do we deal with those who sin around us? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments...2023-09-0420 minGet Wright for SundayReally, Peter?Pastor Wright and Pastor Skeesick discuss the Gospel lesson for this coming Sunday. Did St. Peter forget what he said about Jesus being the Christ, the Son of the Living God? Did Satan have anything to do with this statement? What does it mean to take up your cross? These questions and more are address in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-08-2826 minGet Wright for SundayOnly Crumbs?...Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost. Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog? Is this good? Is this bad? What are we to do with this? How did this woman even know about who Jesus is? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday. Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-08-1421 minGet Wright for SundayFocus...Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost. Would you be scared if you saw someone walk on water in the middle of a storm? Why does St. Peter question saying; Jesus if it really you, then command me to walk to you on the water? Is this St. Peter testing Jesus? Does St. Peter believe? How are we to deal with this in our in our baptismal lives? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightfors...2023-08-0720 minGet Wright for SundayHungry?Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost. It is the well-known story of the feeding of the five thousand. In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus only speaks twice once to get the disciples to feed the crowds and then to invite the crowds to come to Him. Does this have any deeper meaning? Should we take anything from this? Why have the crowds even followed Jesus to the wilderness? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday. Feel free to contact us at Getwrightfo...2023-07-3120 minGet Wright for SundayAbout Me?Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost. Who are the parables about? Do we get to put ourselves in the middle of the parables? Are we the main actors in the parables? Do we get to learn a good moral story from them? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-07-2420 minGet Wright for SundayLet Them Grow?Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for this coming Sunday. What is Jesus talking about when it comes to grains and weeds? Is Jesus a good farmer? Why would he let the weeds grow with the grain? How does this tie into the last day and the promised return of Christ? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-07-1720 minGet Wright for SundayFreedom for FreeThere goes Jesus again making demands of you to do believe, live, and have freedom ,freely in His work. Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost where Jesus invites you to take His yoke. What does Jesus mean when He talks about things hidden from the wise and the understanding but revealed to the little children. How are we to understand Jesus’ offer take His yoke? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com...2023-07-0320 minGet Wright for SundayNo Peace For You!Jesus said what? Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost. What does Jesus mean, when He says He brings a sword and not peace? Isn’t Jesus all about love and good feelings? Doesn’t Jesus just want us to be happy? How do we reconcile what is promised in the Old Testament, and New Testament with what Jesus says in this text? Why would family members be pitted against one another? These questions and more are explored in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact u...2023-06-2620 minGet Wright for SundayMarked For??Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel reading for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost. Does it mean anything that Jesus sends the twelve
only to fellow Jews? Why are the disciple sent out? What does this mean for us today? How does the church today deal with the world? Why is Jesus hated by the world, and likewise, why are we Christians hated by the world. Where are we to find comfort on this side of heaven? These questions and more are addressed in the new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel...2023-06-2021 minGet Wright for SundayGo Out, Have Fun!Join Pastor Wright as he discusses the gospel reading for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost. Why is Jesus sending out His disciples? What does it mean that Jesus has compassion on the crowds? Did the disciples really have authority to raise the dead? Why was Jesus healing everyone? Does it mean anything that Jesus heals all the sick? What does this mean for the church today? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips...2023-06-1223 minGet Wright for SundayParty at Matthew'sJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. How does it only take two words from Jesus “Follow Me” for Matthew to abandon his wealthy occupation as a tax collector? What does it mean that Jesus eats with sinners? How are we to understand the words of our Lord in our day and time? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-06-0520 minGet Wright for SundayRelax and Pray...Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for this coming Sunday, the 7th Sunday of Easter. How can St. Peter tell us to put all our anxieties upon God? What does it mean God cares for us? Why is Jesus praying for us? What does He mean when He talks about praying for those who God the Father has given to Him? How are we connected Jesus, The Father and the Holy Ghost? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com wit...2023-05-1522 minGet Wright for SundayDo This!Join Pastor Wright has he looks at the gospel lesson for the 6th Sunday of Easter. What commandments are we to do, if we love Jesus? Does Jesus bring more commandments for us to do? What is this new Helper Jesus promises? How can the Spirit help us be in Jesus and the Father? What are we to do in this life of Christ? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would...2023-05-0822 minGet Wright for SundaySee Who? Where?Join Pastor Wright and Pastor Skeesick as they look at the Gospel lesson for the 5th Sunday of Easter. What does Jesus mean, "Let not you hearts be troubled."? Is Jesus out of touch? Does St. Thomas deserve the title doubting Thomas? How did Philip miss the boat asking to see the Father? Are we guilty today of doing the same things? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to...2023-05-0124 minGet Wright for SundayJesus, The Sheep WhisperJoin Pastor Wright as he discusses the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter. What does it mean that Jesus is the Shepherd and the sheep hear His voice? Is there anyone else who is talking to the sheep? What are we to hear when Jesus calls/speaks us? Why are we the sheep? Why are the others who are not the Shepherd thieves? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would...2023-04-2419 minGet Wright for SundayWhat's Happening Guys?Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for the 3rd Sunday after Easter. What would you do if Jesus wanted to talk to you about His resurrection? What do you think the disciples were talking about on the road to Emmaus? How excited do you think they were when they got what Jesus was talking about? What does this mean for us today? Can we still have moments like this? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comme...2023-04-1721 minGet Wright for SundayLet's Go To WorkJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for this first Sunday after Easter. What does the resurrected Jesus do? What does it mean when Jesus says "Peace be with you." How are we to receive this peace? What is up with St. Thomas why does he doubt? How are these promises ours? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright for Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-04-1121 minGet Wright for SundayI Am Back, Baby!Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the bigness of the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. What about the three services before Easter? What does this resurrection mean to us, and for us. How are we to look and deal with the fact that Jesus comes back from the dead? What do you think the disciples thought about all of this? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We...2023-04-0321 minGet Wright for SundayHere I Come!Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for Palm Sunday and The Sunday of the Passion. What does it mean that Jesus enters into Jerusalem? Why are there Greeks wanting to see Jesus? What is Jesus talking about when He says is hour has come? Why is God the Father speaking in this text? What does all of this mean for us today? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
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Get Wright for SundayIt Is Going To Happen Now!Pastor Wright is joined by a special guest Camryn. Together they look at the gospel text for the 5th Sunday in Lent. It is the well known event of Lazarus. What does this mean for us? What would you expect of Jesus? What's up with St. Thomas? Do you think Martha thinks Jesus will bring Lazarus back from the dead? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from...2023-03-2318 minGet Wright for SundayLets go?Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the gospel lesson for the 5th Sunday in Lent. What does it mean when St. Thomas says "Let us go and die with him."? How are we to look at the resurrection. What does it mean to trust in God here and now? How does Jesus treat death? Why is Jesus crying at the grave a Lazarus when He can resurrect him? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions...2023-03-2024 minGet Wright for SundaySee What?Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the gospel lesson for this coming Sunday. What does it mean that Jesus is sent and sends the blind man to wash in the pool of Siloam? What does sin have to do with blindness? How do we apply this text to our lives? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-03-1323 minGet Wright for SundayHuman JesusJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at the gospel lesson (St. John 4) for the 3rd Sunday in Lent. What does it mean Jesus meets us where we are? Why is He talking to this woman? Why is it important for this situation to happen? Is there any implications for us today? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
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Get Wright for SundayQuestions?Today Pastor Wright has a special guest, Tucker. Together they look at what Nicodemus is up to, talking to Jesus in the cover of night. Tucker has some great answers and insight about Holy Baptism, the work of the Holy Ghost and the gift of God's love. This was a lot of fun to hear the insight from one of our students. We hope you enjoy this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-03-0214 minGet Wright for SundayInner PhariseeJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for the 2nd Sunday in Lent. What is Nicodemus really asking? What does your inner Pharisee want in what Jesus is offering? How can we really be born again? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday. Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-02-2822 min
Get Wright for SundayTemptationPastor Wright is joined be Amelia to discuss the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. What would it be like to be in the wilderness for 40 day and 40 nights? Could you withstand the temptations of Satan? How can we learn to trust in Christ in the midst of the hardness of life? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-02-2213 minGet Wright for SundayBecause I am who I am!Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for the First Sunday in Lent. What does it mean that Jesus was tempted? Does Jesus have to prove He is God? Why does the devil think he can tempt Jesus and win? What does this mean for us? Can we withstand the same temptations? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
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Get Wright for SundayJesus ShinesPastor Wright is joined by a special guest Charlotte. Together they look at the event of the Transfiguration of Jesus. What does it mean Jesus shines like the sun. What does it mean to be in the presence of God? How do we deal with all that takes place in this text? We hope you enjoy this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-02-1511 minGet Wright for SundayLook at MeJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at what is happening in the Transfiguration of our Lord. What does it mean for us Jesus’ glory was revealed to the St. Peter, St. John, and St. James? What does it mean Moses and Elijah show up? How are we to deal with this information? How does this help us in our daily lives?
These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hea...2023-02-1321 minGet Wright for SundayI Am What??Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany of our Lord. What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? What does it mean to be a disciple? What does it mean to be the salt of the earth or the light in the world? How do you identify yourself in the life of Christ? Can we do these things? Can we by our own power, reason or strength fulfill what is laid before as the salt or light of the world? These questions and more are discussed in the new epi...2023-01-3023 minGet Wright for SundayEven Me?Join Pastor Wright as he looks and the readings for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany. What does it mean Jesus points out who is blessed? Are these more laws and commands we are to follow? What is we are not meek, merciful, do we still get the blessings? Is it even in our power do to any of this? If it is not, then why do it at all? What hope is there? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com wit...2023-01-2321 minGet Wright for SundayOut and AboutJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany of our Lord. Why does Jesus go to fishermen to recruit His first disciples? Why does He tell them He will make them "fishers of men"? How are they to do this work? What does this mean for us today? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-01-1622 minGet Wright for SundayI am HereJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany of our Lord. John the Baptist is still revealing who Jesus is. Why do two the disciples who had been following John the Baptist start following Jesus? What does it mean that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world? Is this still true for us today? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright for Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, quest...2023-01-0919 minGet Wright for SundayBecause I said So!Join Pastor Wright and Pastor Skeesick, as they discuss the Baptism of our Lord Jesus. What does this mean for us? Why is Jesus even being baptized? What does He get out of a sinner's baptism? Who is the voice from heaven? Jesus is a Holy sponge? Is there a second commandment correlation? What gifts do we get from Holy Baptism? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2023-01-0223 minGet Wright for SundayFullnessJoin Pastor Wright as he discusses the circumcision and name of our Lord Jesus. What does it mean that Jesus is circumciszed on the eight day? Why is he brought to the temple for such an occasion? I thought there were only seven days in a week? Is there a meaning behind the eighth day? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-12-2620 minGet Wright for SundayThe Light is HereJoin Pastor Wright and Pastor Skeesick as they discuss the joys of Christmas. The true light has come into the world. What are we doing to see the light, be in the light? Are we obscuring the light with other things? What does it mean that Jesus comes to us? What are we to do with this light? What about the darkness of this world? These questions and more are addressed in the new episode of Get Wright For Sunday!
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would l...2022-12-1922 minGet Wright for SundayGuess What Happened To MeJoin Pastor Wright and Pastor Skeesick as they discuss how Joseph dealt with with Mary when he found she was pregnant. How did Joseph remain a just man in the midst of so much uncertainty? What does this text for the 4th Sunday in Advent have to do with us today? Why is it important for Joseph to do what he does in this text? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We wou...2022-12-1222 minGet Wright for SundayGet Ready!Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for the second Sunday in Advent. What does it mean that John the Baptist preaches “repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand”? Why is this important to us today? Are we descendants of Abraham? Can we claim any good works of ourselves? What is it to repent and bear fruit? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from 2022-11-2822 minGet Wright for SundayWho is This?Join Pastor Wright as he discusses the first Sunday in Advent readings. What is it that Jesus comes to us? Why do we begin this Advent season with the Triumphant entry of Jesus into the Jerusalem? Shouldn't we be looking for a baby, not some guy riding a donkey? Why does it matter that Jesus comes? Why does it matter at all? What is Advent about? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would...2022-11-2120 minGet Wright for SundayThe End! Oh Yea!Join Pastor Wright as he discusses the readings for the Last Sunday of the Church Year. What does this mean for us? Does the words of the Prophet Malachi still apply to us? What are we to do with the crucifixion of Jesus? Can we talk about Jesus' death outside of the seasons of Lent? How serious should we take the forgiveness of Jesus? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday. 2022-11-1421 minGet Wright for SundayLife Here and To ComeJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at the celebration of the festival of All Saints Day. Why do we recognize those who died in the faith on this day? What are we to do with this celebration? How are we to deal with death? Is there any hope without the promise of the resurrect? Why do the Sadducees seek to trick/trap Jesus? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hea...2022-10-3120 minGet Wright for SundayWelcome to FreedomJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at the text from St. John 8 for the celebration of Reformation Sunday. What is it to be free? What is it to be a slave? How are we to use this freedom? What are we free from? Can we do what we want now? How are we to celebrate the new found reality? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-10-2421 minGet Wright for SundayLook At Me!Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel lesson for this coming Sunday. It is the parable of two men praying before God. One prays in his self-righteousness and the other prays in humility. Which one do you most connect to? Is there a right way to pray? What is it to point out how good you are to God? Why are people bringing children to Jesus? These questions and more are discussed in the new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quip...2022-10-1721 minGet Wright for SundayJustice!Pastor Wright in the is episode discusses what Jesus talks about within St. Luke 18:1-8 about the unjust judge. Why does Jesus use ungodly examples to point out how we should act, or how God acts? What do the elect have to cry about? What does it mean, "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" How are we to deal with God? How does God deal with us? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with an...2022-10-1122 minGet Wright for SundaySeen It, Done ThatJoin Pastor Wright has he looks at the Gospel reading for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, the well known reading of the 10 Lepers from St. Luke 17:11-19. Is this a good lesson on good manners? Is Jesus just a good moral teacher? What is it to be thankful? What is it to take the gifts of God for granted? What does it mean for the Lepers to be healed? What does it mean for you to be forgiven? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Ge...2022-10-0320 minGet Wright for SundayGod Said So!Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Gospel reading for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, St. Luke 17:1-10. How can Jesus be so callous when He talks about those who lead others into temptation and sin? Is there forgiveness for this? How many times do you really need to forgive your bother? Who are the disciples Jesus is addressing? If we are commanded to forgive are we really forgiving? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, question...2022-09-2621 minGet Wright for SundayInto Eternity...Join Pastor Wright as he looks into the Gospel reading for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost. It is the well known parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Why doe the rich man not have a name? If I am poor does that mean I get to go to heaven automatically? Can someone make demands from Hades? How does this help us picture heaven and hell? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We wou...2022-09-1923 minGet Wright for SundayWinning Friends?Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the readings for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, especially Amos 8:4-7 and St. Luke 16:1-15. What in the world is Jesus talking about using unrighteous wealth to make friends? Is Jesus giving us permission to misuse our wealth or stuff? What are we to do with what the Prophet Amos is preaching? Can we buy friends with the wealth God has blessed us with? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comme...2022-09-1222 minGet Wright for SundayJesus and the LostJoin Pastor Wright as he takes a look at the Gospel lesson for this coming Sunday, St. Luke 15:1-10. Why would Jesus attract tax collectors and sinners? Why would the Pharisees be upset with such interactions? Why is it is good to leave 99 sheep out in the open while looking for the one lost sheep? Does heaven really rejoice when one sinner repents? What does this have to do with St. Paul? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any com...2022-09-0620 minGet Wright for SundayHate and Thinking AheadJoin Pastor Wright as he looks at the upcoming Gospel lesson, St. Luke 14:25-35. How can we deal with Jesus telling us to hate our families, and even our very own lives. What does it mean to look at the cost of doing things in our lives. What is it to bear your cross and follow Jesus? How can we reconcile Jesus as the God of love when he speaks about hate? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any c...2022-08-2921 minGet Wright for SundayBreaking the Law!Join Pastor Wright as he looks at what Jesus has to stay about working on the Sabbath Day. Jesus as God established this day of rest for the benefit of His creation, can He then break His own law? Why are the Pharisees so quiet when Jesus asked them questions about "working" on the Sabbath Day? What are we to do on the Sabbath Day? Do we even have a Sabbath Day anymore? What is it to be a servant? What is it to serve? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday...2022-08-2221 minGet Wright for SundayDo I Know You?Join Pastor Wright and Pastor Skeesick, as they look at the texts for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost. What is the motivation behind the man's question to Jesus? What does it mean that God the master of the house might say to people, I do not know where you came from? Should we be worried? Is going to church enough? Is doing good christian acts for the sake of doing good christian acts enough? Theses questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com wi...2022-08-1523 minGet Wright for SundayYou Bring What?Join Pastor Wright and Pastor Skeesick, as they look at the readings for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost. What does Jesus means that He has come to bring division and not peace? Why is He going to split families? Isn't Jesus suppose to make everyone happy with warm and fuzzy feelings? Does this connect to the Old Testament text about false prophets? Why does it seem Jesus is all doom and gloom? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any co...2022-08-0822 minGet Wright for SundayRelax and Get Work!Join Pastor Wright and special guest Pastor James Ritter, as they discuss what Jesus is talking about in St. Luke 12. How can Jesus tell His disciples to relax and not worry about food, and clothing like the birds and flowers, yet then turn around and tell everyone to be dressed and ready for action? Is Jesus talking out both sides of His mouth on this? How can I be relaxed or not anxious, and then be told to work and be ready? How do we deal with this, what does it mean for us as we worship and live out...2022-08-0130 minGet Wright for SundayI Pity The FoolJoin Pastor Wright as he discusses why the rich man in the gospel lesson is a fool for trusting in his worldly possessions as enough. When is enough, enough? Do you ever have enough money? Do you ever have enough power, influence? Does God not want you to have money or worldly possessions? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-07-2523 minGet Wright for SundayI Said Pray!Join Pastor Wright as he looks at the Lord's Prayer. What is Jesus telling us to do? Is prayer a gift or a command? Is there really someone listening to our prayers? Are there right and wrong ways to pray? What relationship is created when we pray? Can I ask for selfish things in my prayer? What is the example Jesus' uses to help us understand prayer? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We...2022-07-1820 minGet Wright for SundayI Am Working Here!Join Pastor Wright as he discusses the family issues of Martha and Mary. Who is the one doing the better work? Why does Jesus side with Mary who is not helping with the household work? Does Jesus promote laziness? How are we to apply this to our daily lives where we need to work, we need to take care of matters of this world? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love...2022-07-1120 min
Get Wright for SundayHelping Out!Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they discuss the well known parable of the Good Samaritan. What does it really mean to love your neighbor? How really is your neighbor? Who is Jesus in this parable? Who are we in this parable? Why do the Jew and Samaritans hate each other so much? These and other questions are explored in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-07-0526 minGet Wright for SundayTrust Me, It Will Be Great!Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they discuss the sending of the 72 disciples out into the harvest. Do you have trust issues, think of being sent with out the normal things you take on a trip. How does Jesus prepare the 72 to go out on this mission trip? What are the implications of this mission trip for us today? These question and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-06-2729 minGet Wright for SundayThose People...Join Pastor Wright has he explores the Gospel reading for the third Sunday after Pentecost. What does it mean Jesus set His face toward Jerusalem? Why are James and John so egger to bring down fire upon the Samaritan town? Why does Jesus sound so mean when people offer to follow Him after finishing up some family affaires. These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-06-2024 minGet Wright for SundayFear of the NormalJoin Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they discuss the miracle account of the demon possessed man who lived in the country of the Gerasenes. What does it mean that this man lived among the tombs? What did his family do about this? Why does Jesus let the demons go into the pigs? Does it matter that the pigs died? Why are all the people afraid of what happened to this formally demon possessed man? These questions and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.c...2022-06-1326 minGet Wright for SundayWho Did You Say You Were?Join Vicar Hill and Pastor Wright as they look at St. John 8 through a Trinitarian lens. How is the Holy Trinity Father, Son, and Holy Ghost all at work in this Gospel text. Why do the Pharisees not understand who is standing before them? Do the Pharisees deny the Holy Spirit? Why do they trust only in their work? How do they miss the fulfillment of all that the Old Testament points to? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with an...2022-06-0630 minGet Wright for SundaySpeaking of PeaceJoin Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they look at all three readings for the Feast of Pentecost. What does the Holy Ghost have to do with speaking in foreign languages? What does the Tower of Babel have to do with the preaching of Christ? How do we deal with Jesus speaking to the disciples after He washes their feet and promising them the Holy Ghost will make them remember all He has taught them. These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmai...2022-05-3030 minGet Wright for SundayHe's Coming Back Right?Our Lord once again follow through with what He promises as ascends to be seated at the right hand of God our Father. Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they look at the ascension account in St. Luke. Why does this happen? How can forty days pass from one verse to the next? What power from on high was given to the disciples? Is ascension important to us today? These questions and more are addressed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challen...2022-05-2326 minGet Wright for SundayCan I Go Too?In this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday, join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they take a closer look at a Holy Week text. How do prepare ourselves for believing in Christ, but yet not seeing Him. How does Jesus prepare His disciples for His upcoming death and resurrection. Why do Jesus think He is giving a new command, by telling everyone to love their neighbor? These questions and more are discussed in Can I Go Too?.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love...2022-05-0927 minGet Wright for SundayProve it, Jesus!Join Pastor Wright, Vicar Hill and special guest Pastor Skeesick as they look at the Gospel lesson for this weekend. Why does Jesus have to prove He is the Son of God, the Messiah? How could the Jews not see who Jesus is? What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean that He knows who His sheep are? Do Pastors play any role with the Good Shepherd? These questions and more are discussed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challen...2022-05-0323 minGet Wright for SundayBackwards KingJoin Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they look at the Gospel lesson, St. John 21:1-14. Why does St. Peter go fishing after witnessing the resurrection of Jesus? Is this a good thing, does it matter? Why is it so hard to recognize Jesus after the resurrection? Why does St. Peter jump ship? Is there any significance to the number 153, the number of fish caught? What does it mean for Jesus to serve the disciples breakfast and how is that connected the Divine Service? These questions and more are addressed in the episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel...2022-04-2524 minGet Wright for SundayDid I Miss It?Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they discuss the fear of the Disciples in the upper room. Why are they so afraid? Do they really think the Jew will kill them? Is Jesus really bring Peace? How does He get into a lock room? Is St. Thomas really doubting the resurrection and will only believe if he sees? These and other questions are discussed in these new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-04-1822 minGet Wright for SundayKing Who?Are you ready for Holy Week? Are you ready for the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord? Lent is coming to end, and Palm Sunday is beginning of the end… Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they look at Palm Sunday and The Sunday of the Passion, seeing the fullness of Christ Jesus entering into our time, space, and flesh to die our death on the cross. What does this mean for us today? How are we to deal with the crowds, seemingly one moment praising God and Jesus, only to turn around and demand His death? What ro...2022-04-0433 minGet Wright for SundayMy Way...Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they once again look at the parables of Jesus to help understand the depths of Jesus love for us. Who are the "characters" in this parable? How should we see ourselves in this text? What does it mean the scribes and chief priests feared the people? Do we live in the vineyard? Are we guilty of the same acts as the evil tenants? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions...2022-03-2828 minGet Wright for SundayCan I Really Come Back?Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they discuss the well-known parable of the Prodigal Son. Are we to see ourselves as the prodigal or the older brother or even the father? What does it mean for this son to ask for his inheritances before his father’s death? Should the father accept his son back? How do we see ourselves in this parable? These question and more are addressed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to...2022-03-2425 minGet Wright for SundayThey are the Worst...Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill address what it means when bad things happen to good people? How bad do you have to be to have God make bad things happen to you? Are you really getting what you deserve? How can you make sure you are not making God mad in what you say and do? These questions and more are discussed in this new episode of Get Wright For Sunday!
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-03-1423 minGet Wright for SundayTempting...Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they look at the temptations our Lord Jesus suffered at the hand of Satan. What is that Jesus was tempted? How did Jesus fast for 40 days? Did Jesus really have to prove He was God to the likes of the Devil? Why would the Spirit lead Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted? These are questions and more are discussed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-02-2826 minGet Wright for SundayDo More!Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill, as they look at what is laid before the Christian by our Lord Jesus Christ. How much should you be doing to live out your faith? What is it to give more? What is it to do more? What is the Christian ethically required to do to not make God mad? What is the golden rule really about? Why can't I judge people? These questions and more are addressed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quip...2022-02-1425 minGet Wright for SundayPreacher JesusJoin Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as the look at gospel lesson for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany. Jesus preaches to the crowds telling them how they are blessed in His work. What does it mean when Jesus says woe to you. Why does it seem that Jesus does not like rich people? How do we apply Jesus' words for our lives today? These questions and more are addressed this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear f...2022-02-0823 minGet Wright for SundayJesus the Fisherman?Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they look at the Gospel lesson for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany? Do you like people touching your stuff? Do you take kindly to people telling you how to do your job? Who does Jesus think He is by telling Peter how and where to fish? Why does Peter listen? These and more questions are discussed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-01-3123 minGet Wright for SundayFun at ChurchJoin Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as the look at the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday. Have you ever wondered why a demon is at the synagogue? Why does Jesus seem to be going on a miracle tour right after being rejected in His hometown? What does it mean He has to preach the kingdom of God to other towns? These and other questions are addressed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-01-2424 minGet Wright for SundayHometown Hero?Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they discuss the Gospel lessons for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany. Why do the people of Jesus' hometown want to kill Him? Hod did they see Jesus? Why did they not like the fact the Messiah has come? These questions and more are discussed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-01-1824 minGet Wright for SundayWe’re Here To See The King…Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they look at the Gospel lesson for the Epiphany of our Lord St. Matthew 2:1-12. What did the wise men expect when they found Jesus, Mary and Joseph? Do you think it was an awkward conversation, “Where is the King of Jews”? How is Jesus’ Lordship and Godship releveled in this text? These questions and many more are discussed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2022-01-0425 minGet Wright for SundayThis Baby?Join Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill, as they look at the gospel lesson for the First Sunday after Christmas. Jesus is 40 days old and is brought to the temple. What does it mean when Simeon sings the "Nuns Dimittis"? How are we to understand these words for our lives? How is it that Joseph and Mary still marvel at what is said about Jesus? These question and more are discussed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hea...2021-12-2125 minGet Wright for SundayJump For Joy!Join Pastor Wright as he walks through the song Mary sings after she talks with Elizabeth. Why should we be excited in Advent? How does Elizabeth, and her baby know what is happening to Mary? How does Mary respond to such an honor as being the mother of God? Is she the mother of God? These and other questions are discussed on this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2021-12-1320 minGet Wright for SundayProve it Jesus!Join Pastor Wright and Kathren as the join together once again to discuss the readings for the Third Sunday in Advent. Would you ask Jesus if He is really the one to come? Do you think St. John the Baptist had doubts? What was the real motivations behind St. John the Baptist's question of Jesus? How does this text help up us to prepare for Christmas? These are other questions are discussed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would...2021-12-0620 minGet Wright for SundayGood Enough?Join Pastor Wright and Kathren as they explore the preaching of St. John the Baptist. Why is St. John the Baptist calling the crowd a "brood of vipers"? Why are the Pharisees listening to this preaching? Is being a descendant of Father Abraham good enough for God? These and other questions are discussed in this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2021-11-2918 minGet Wright for Sunday#BlessedJoin Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill as they look at the readings for the festival of All Saint’s Day text. What does it mean to be blessed? What is Jesus talking about as He begins the sermon on the mount? Do you measure up to the list Jesus lays out in the beatitudes? Discover the Gospel and promises of what Jesus gives in His work and person through this episode of Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from y...2021-11-0127 minGet Wright for SundayClean Hands?In this episode Pastor Wright and Vicar Hill address Jesus' challenge to the Pharisees concerning the ceremonial washing of hands. Why is the Pharisees challenge Jesus on this point? How does Jesus defend His disciples? What ceremonies are you attached to and why are you attached to them. These and other issues will be wrestled with through Get Wright For Sunday.
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to hear from you!2021-08-1620 min
Get Wright for SundayInterview with Chris Hill - The New VicarMeet the new vicar and co-host of Get Wright for Sunday, Chris Hill! Vicar-Elect Hill begins his year-long vicarage here at Holy Cross Lutheran Church next week, so this is your chance to get to know a bit about him before he starts. Vicar Leeper and Pastor Wright talk to Vicar-Elect Hill about where he is from, his church background, and what he is looking forward to over the next year. You won't want to miss this!
Feel free to contact us at Getwrightforsunday@gmail.com with any comments, questions, challenges, or quips! We would love to...2021-07-0723 min
Get Wright for SundayReadings For Feast of St. Timothy - 1/24/2021A new type of episode, just for you! Do you often wonder what the texts for the upcoming week are? Do you wish you could listen to all the readings before hearing Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper talk about them on Get Wright for Sunday? This episode is for you! Listen to Pastor Wright read the texts that will be preached on and discussed this week! Less than 4 minutes long!
The texts for this week are:
Acts 16:1–5
1 Timothy 6:11–16
Matthew 24:42–472021-01-1803 minGet Wright for SundayDress to ImpressConsider this your formal wedding invitation!
Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper talk about Jesus' parable of the wedding feast, a story of a king who invited many to his feast, but those invited did not want to come. What did it mean for the original hearers, and what does it mean for us? As the king expands his invitation to the feast wider and wider, he also denies those who are not wearing the wedding garment. If you want to learn what this garment is and how it points toward the work of Christ for us, join...2020-10-0518 min
Get Wright for SundayGrounded HopeWhat does hope mean, and how can it change the way we live our lives? In this episode, Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper discuss "Hope", using Zechariah 9:9-12 and Matthew 11:25-30, the texts for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below, or email us at Wrightk@holycross-collinsville.org and Vicar@holycross-collinsville.org
Also, we have moved the hosting of our podcast to Anchor, instead of Podbean. This podcast will continue to be available on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher, while only the old episodes will be hosted o...2020-06-3013 min
Get Wright for SundayPeaceIn this episode of Get Wright for Sunday Pastor Wright and Vicar Leeper discuss the concept of Peace through the Gospel text St. Matthew 10:34-42. Thank you for listening.2020-06-2613 min
Get Wright for SundayAsh Wednesday and Lent 1In this special episode of Get Wright for Sunday, Pastor Wright and Vicar Pierson talk over the readings for Ash Wednesday as well as the first Sunday in Lent. We hope to see you at our services this week; Wednesday at 4 and 7, Saturday at 6, and Sunday at 8 and 10:30. See you in the pew!2020-02-2513 min