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Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: The Dance of Three2025-34sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday (Year C), June 15, 2025Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 ; Psalm 8 ; Romans 5:1-5 ; John 16:12-152025-06-1513 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: The Healing Fire2025-33sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Day of Pentecost, June 8, 2025Genesis 11:1-9 ; Psalm 104:25-35, 37 ; Acts 2:1-21 ; John 14:8-272025-06-0914 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Take Pride in Our Differences2025-32sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Anna Lynn, DeaconThe Seventh Sunday of Easter (Faith 4 Pride Sunday), June 1, 2025Acts 16:16-34 ; Psalm 97 ; Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21 ; John 17:20-262025-06-0413 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: We Set Sail2025-30sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025Acts 16:9-15 ; Psalm 67 ; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 ; John 14:23-292025-05-2614 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Turning Around2025-29sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025Acts 11:1-18 ; Psalm 148 ; Revelation 21:1-6 ; John 13:31-352025-05-1815 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Alternate Shepherds2025-28sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025Acts 9:36-43 ; Psalm 23 ; Revelation 7:9-17 ; John 10:22-302025-05-1213 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Who Radicalized You?2025-27sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) ; Psalm 30 ; Revelation 5:11-14 ; John 21:1-192025-05-0514 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: ¡Pura Vida!2025-26sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Second Sunday of Easter, April 27, 2025Acts 5:27-32 ; Psalm 118:14-29 ; Revelation 1:4-8 ; John 20:19-312025-04-2815 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Common Holiness and Spiritual Gifts2025-09Sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA www.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Carola Von WrangelSecond Sunday of Epiphany, January 19, 2025 Isaiah 62:1-5 ; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ; John 2:1-11 ; Psalm 36:5-102025-01-2117 min
Memory Medieval PodcastWhat was medieval music like?In this episode of Just Feudal Things, composer Robert W Rust walks us through medieval music. What was it like? How did it evolve? What roles did it play in society? Along with a clever story or two.Follow Robert on X at http://x.com/rwalterrustJust Feudal Things is a conversational podcast on medieval history with enthusiasts and subject matter experts. New episodes are out on the 3rd and 17th of each month. The previous episode was on military strategy with John D Hosler and Daniel P Franke. The next episode will be a medieval...2025-01-0346 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon : Getting to Know You2025-06Sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.org by the Mother Carola Von WrangleFirst Sunday after Christmas, December 29, 2024Isaiah 61:10-62:3 ; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 ; John 1:1-18 ; Psalm 147 or 147:13-212024-12-3015 min
Memory Medieval PodcastJust Feudal Things #001Just Feudal Things is a new conversational podcast on medieval history featuring enthusiasts and subject matter experts. In this first episode I discuss medieval military strategy and warfare with expert historians John D Hosler and Daniel P Franke. They have just released a new comprehensive book on the subject, you can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Routledge-Handbook-Medieval-Military-Strategy-ebook/dp/B0D2SPJXWM/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1Stay tuned for the next episode, will drop in early January.Follow John D Hosler on X at https://x.com/medievalist1Follow Daniel P Franke on X at https://x.com...2024-12-171h 04
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon : A Tale of Two Kings2024-61 sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA www.goodshepherdfw.org by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King), November 24, 2024 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 ; Psalm 93 ; Revelation 1:4b-8 ; John 18:33-37 2024-11-2515 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: God, Grief, and Remembering the Saints2024-58sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Anna Lynn, DeaconAll Saints Sunday (Year B), November 3, 2024Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 ; Psalm 24 ; Revelation
21:1-6a ; John 11:32-442024-11-0609 min
Confused Heap of FactsEpisode 63 – He Who Desires Peace, Let Him Prepare for War:” Hosler Talks
VegetiusDr. Jonathan Abel is joined by Dr. John Hosler to discuss the Roman military theorist Vegetius. They discuss Vegetius’s work and its themes. They trace its transmission and influence through the medieval period. They examine its use in early modern France. They conclude by discussing one of the major misuses of Vegetius and similar works.
“History is only a confused heap of facts.” – Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield
Host: Dr. Jonathan Abel, CGSC DMHDMH Podcast Team: Drs. Jonathan Abel, Mark Gerges, and Bill NanceArtwork: Daniel O. NealMusic: SSG Noah...2024-11-011h 05
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Come Home for Dinner2024-48sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorFourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16B), August 25, 2024Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18 ; Psalm 34:15-22 ; Ephesians 6:10-20 ; John 6:56-692024-08-2514 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Om-Nom-Nom-Nom!2024-47sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15B), August 18, 2024Proverbs 9:1-6 ; Psalm 34:9-14 ; Ephesians 5:15-20 ; John
6:51-582024-08-1812 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Hourly Bread2024-46sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorTwelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14B), August 11, 20241 Kings 19:4-8 ; Psalm 34:1-8 ; Ephesians 4:25-5:2 ; John 6:35-512024-08-1213 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: What Has God Ever Done for Me?2024-45
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorEleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13B), August 4, 2024Exodus 16:2-4,9-15 ; Psalm 78:23-29 ; Ephesians 4:1-16 ; John 6:24-352024-08-0512 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Enoughness Is Abundance2024-44sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorTenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12B), July 28, 20242 Kings 4:42-44 ; Psalm 145:10-19 ; Ephesians 3:14-21 ; John 6:1-212024-07-2812 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Reunite ... and Belong2024-35sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorFirst Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday (Year B), May 26, 2024Isaiah 6:1-8 ; Psalm 29 ; Romans 8:12-17 ; John 3:1-172024-05-2613 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Renew and Replenish2024-34sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Day of Pentecost (Year B), May 19, 2024Acts 2:1-21 ; Psalm 104:25-35, 37 ; Romans 8:22-27 ; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-152024-05-2011 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Reassure2024-33sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year B), May 12, 2024Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 ; Psalm 1 ; 1 John 5:9-13 ; John 17:6-192024-05-1212 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Reengage2024-31sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year B), May 5, 2024Acts 10:44-48 ; Psalm 98 ; 1 John 5:1-6 ; John 15:9-172024-05-0514 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Reidentify2024-30sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby Anna Lynn, Diaconal PostulantThe Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year B), April 28, 2024Acts 8:26-40 ; Psalm 22:24-30 ; 1 John 4:7-21 ; John 15:1-8
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Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Reenchant2024-29sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Andrew CooleyThe Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year B), April 21, 2024Acts 4:5-12 ; Psalm 23 ; 1 John 3:16-24 ; John 10:11-182024-04-2213 min
'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle AgesJerusalem in the Twelfth Century (with Dr. John Hosler)Send us a textIn this episode, my very special guest Dr. John Hosler draws upon the research he undertook for his book Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace (Yale University Press, 2022) to discuss what Jerusalem meant in the thought and imagination of Christians and Muslims in the twelfth century, and the role the city played in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. As John is a professor at the Army's Command and General Staff College, we also chat a bit about teaching military history to military officers. This episode contains a short sound b...2024-04-161h 03'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle AgesCrusader Jerusalem in the Twelfth Century (with Dr. John Hosler)In this episode, my very special guest Dr. John Hosler draws upon the research he undertook for his book Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace (Yale University Press, 2022) to discuss what Jerusalem meant in the thought and imagination of Christians and Muslims in the twelfth century, and the role the city played in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. As John is a professor at the Army's Command and General Staff College, we also chat a bit about teaching military history to military officers. This episode contains a short sound bite from the movie "Kingdom of H...2024-04-161h 03
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Reassemble2024-28sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Third Sunday of Easter (Year B), April 14, 2024Acts 3:12-19 ; Psalm 4 ; 1 John 3:1-7 ; Luke 24:36b-482024-04-1414 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Reorient2024-27sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Second Sunday of Easter (Year B), April 7, 2024Acts 4:32-35 ; Psalm 133 ; 1 John 1:1-2:2 ; John 20:19-312024-04-0712 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAThe Easter Homily of St. John of Chrysostom2024-25sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Great Vigil of Easter, March 30, 2024
This ancient sermon was first preached around the year 400. In many Christian communities around the world, especially in Eastern Orthodox churches, it is customary to hear it on this night.
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Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Today We Take It All to the Cross2024-24sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby Anna Lynn, Diaconal PostulantGood Friday, March 29, 2024Isaiah 52:13-53:12 ; Psalm 22 ; Hebrews 10:16-25 ; John 18:1-19:422024-03-3010 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: The Risks of Intimacy2024-23sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorMaundy Thursday, March 28, 2024Exodus 12:1-14 ; Psalm 116:1, 10-17 ; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 ; John 13:1-17, 31b-352024-03-2913 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Disorient2024-21sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Fifth Sunday in Lent (Year B), March 17, 2024Jeremiah 31:31-34 ; Psalm 51:1-13; Hebrews 5:5-10 ; John 12:20-332024-03-1712 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Disassemble2024-20sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year B), March 10, 2024Numbers 21:4-9 ; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 ; Ephesians 2:1-10 ; John 3:14-212024-03-1113 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Disenchant2024-19sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Third Sunday in Lent (Year B), March 3, 2024Exodus 20:1-17 ; Psalm 19 ; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 ; John 2:13-222024-03-0314 minConfused Heap of FactsEpisode 48 – Hosler on Crusades and CrusadingDr. Jonathan Abel sits down with Dr. John Hosler, DMH medievalist, to discuss the Crusades and Crusading. They examine the terminology and interrogate what constitutes a “Crusade.” They discuss the people who went Crusading and their motivations. They interrogate the time range in which Crusades took place. Finally, they opine on the utility of such discussions.
“History is only a confused heap of facts.” – Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield
Host: Dr. Jonathan Abel, CGSC DMH
DMH Podcast Team: Drs. Jonathan Abel, Mark Gerges, and Bill Nance
Artwork: Daniel O. Neal
Musi...2024-03-011h 04
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Keep Listening2024-10sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Second Sunday after the Epiphany (Year B), January 14, 20231 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20); Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-512024-01-1512 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Pitching a Tent2024-06
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe First Sunday after Christmas Day (Year B), December 31, 2023
John 1:1-182024-01-0106 min
New Books in TechnologyJohn D. Hosler, "Seven Myths of Military History" (Hackett Publishing, 2022)John D. Hosler's book Seven Myths of Military History (Hackett Publishing, 2022) "offers snapshots of seven pernicious myths in military history that have been perpetrated on unsuspecting students, readers, moviegoers, game players, and politicians. It promotes awareness of how myths are created by 'the spurious misuse and ignorance of history' and how misleading ideas about a military problem, as in asymmetric warfare, can lead to misguided solutions. Both scholarly and engaging, this book is an ideal addition to military history and historical methodology courses. In fact, it could be fruitfully used in any course that teaches critical thinking skills, including cour...2023-12-231h 07
New Books in World AffairsJohn D. Hosler, "Seven Myths of Military History" (Hackett Publishing, 2022)John D. Hosler's book Seven Myths of Military History (Hackett Publishing, 2022) "offers snapshots of seven pernicious myths in military history that have been perpetrated on unsuspecting students, readers, moviegoers, game players, and politicians. It promotes awareness of how myths are created by 'the spurious misuse and ignorance of history' and how misleading ideas about a military problem, as in asymmetric warfare, can lead to misguided solutions. Both scholarly and engaging, this book is an ideal addition to military history and historical methodology courses. In fact, it could be fruitfully used in any course that teaches critical thinking skills, including cour...2023-12-231h 07
New Books in Military HistoryJohn D. Hosler, "Seven Myths of Military History" (Hackett Publishing, 2022)John D. Hosler's book Seven Myths of Military History (Hackett Publishing, 2022) "offers snapshots of seven pernicious myths in military history that have been perpetrated on unsuspecting students, readers, moviegoers, game players, and politicians. It promotes awareness of how myths are created by 'the spurious misuse and ignorance of history' and how misleading ideas about a military problem, as in asymmetric warfare, can lead to misguided solutions. Both scholarly and engaging, this book is an ideal addition to military history and historical methodology courses. In fact, it could be fruitfully used in any course that teaches critical thinking skills, including cour...2023-12-231h 07
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Rivers in the Desert!2024-03
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Third Sunday of Advent (Year B), December 17, 2023Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8,19-28
2023-12-1711 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: The Great Ordeal2023-58
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorAll Saints’ Day, Year A (Transferred), November 5, 2023Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-122023-11-0611 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Sharing the Fruit2023-54
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Mary Bol, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tukwila, WAThe Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22A-Tr1), October 8, 2023Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-462023-10-0808 min
Sparks of HistoryJerusalem Falls - Seven Centuries of War & Peace - Professor John HoslerJerusalem Falls - Seven Centuries of War & Peace - Professor John Hosler2023-10-021h 05Confused Heap of FactsEpisode 36 - Periodization with HoslerDr. Jonathan Abel is joined by Dr. Bill Nance and Dr. John Hosler to nerd out about a controversial topic in historiography: periodization. They discuss why periodization is important, how it can be done, and what issues accompany it. They also illustrate some of the pitfalls of periodization, including whose stories it might prejudice.
"History is only a confused heap of facts." - Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield
Host: Dr. Jonathan Abel, CGSC DMH
DMH Podcast Team: Drs. Jonathan Abel, Mark Gerges, and Bill Nance
Artwork: Daniel O. Neal
Mu...2023-08-151h 13
SeforimchatterWith Prof. John Hosler discussing Jerusalem from the 7th to 13th centuries#214.** With Tisha B'Av approaching, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day. And for a limited time only, our listeners get $18 off an annual Aleph Beta membership, which will give you access to all the Tisha b’av videos plus hundreds more on parsha and the other holidays. Go to Aleph Beta and enter coupon code SEFORIM23 for $18 off an annual premium membership.**** Check out the...2023-07-091h 43
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Wait!2023-34
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Day of Pentecost (Year A), May 28, 2023Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-392023-05-2914 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: How Well Do We Know God?2023-33
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby Anna Lynn, Diaconal PostulantThe Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year A), May 21, 2023Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
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Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: We Found Love in a Hopeless Place2023-31
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year A), May 14, 2023Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
2023-05-1512 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: There Is Plenty of Room for You2023-30
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year A), May 7, 2023Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-142023-05-0813 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: How to Be a Good Shepherd2023-29
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year A), April 30, 2023Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-102023-04-3013 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: A Platform and a Passion or Two2023-27
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Second Sunday of Easter (Year A), April 16, 2023Acts 2:14a,22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-312023-04-1613 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAEaster Sermon: Grace in the Wilderness2023-26
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Day of Easter (Year A), April 9, 2023
Jeremiah 31:1-6; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-182023-04-0914 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Easter Homily of John Chrysostom2023-25
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorThe Great Vigil of Easter, April 8, 2023
This sermon from the year 400 is a regular feature of our Easter Vigil service.2023-04-0905 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Love to the Forefront2023-23
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby Anna Lynn, Diaconal PostulantMaundy Thursday, April 6, 2023Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; Psalm 116:1, 10-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-352023-04-0708 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: To Bear the Beams of Love2023-21
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorFifth Sunday in Lent (Year A), March 26, 2023
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-452023-03-2613 min
School of WarEp 65: John Hosler on JerusalemJohn Hosler, Professor of Military History at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and author of Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace, joins the show to talk about the wars, and the peace, of medieval Jerusalem.▪️Times • 01:26 Introduction • 01:46 Why care about medieval military history? • 07:22 What is it about Jerusalem? • 12:45 Continuities • 16:19 The Byzantines and the Jews • 23:54 The Arabs arrive • 29:42 An “evidentiary problem” • 33:59 Three hundred years of peace • 36:29 Causes of the First Crusade • 40:36 The Crusaders2023-03-2151 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: The Uncomfortable Sanctuary2023-20
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAwww.goodshepherdfw.orgby the Rev. Josh Hosler, RectorFourth Sunday in Lent (Year A), March 19, 20231 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-412023-03-1913 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: The Source2023-19
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
Third Sunday in Lent (Year A), March 12, 2023
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-422023-03-1213 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Something Better than Control2023-18
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
Second Sunday in Lent (Year A), March 5, 2023
Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-172023-03-0612 minNew Books in Military HistoryJohn D. Hosler, "Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace" (Yale UP, 2022)When the armies of the Rashidun Caliphate entered Jerusalem in 638, the city was quite different from what it is today–one of the most important cities for three religions.As John Hosler writes in his latest book, Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace (Yale University Press, 2022):“Three things may seem nearly inconceivable to modern readers: that the Temple Mount, a place of such incredible significance and symbolism, once served as Jerusalem’s garbage dump; that it once went wholly unmentioned in a political treaty; and that a conqueror essentially acquired it with little effort.”...2023-02-1648 min
New Books in Jewish StudiesJohn D. Hosler, "Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace" (Yale UP, 2022)When the armies of the Rashidun Caliphate entered Jerusalem in 638, the city was quite different from what it is today–one of the most important cities for three religions.As John Hosler writes in his latest book, Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace (Yale University Press, 2022):“Three things may seem nearly inconceivable to modern readers: that the Temple Mount, a place of such incredible significance and symbolism, once served as Jerusalem’s garbage dump; that it once went wholly unmentioned in a political treaty; and that a conqueror essentially acquired it with little effort.”...2023-02-1648 min
New Books in Islamic StudiesJohn D. Hosler, "Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace" (Yale UP, 2022)When the armies of the Rashidun Caliphate entered Jerusalem in 638, the city was quite different from what it is today–one of the most important cities for three religions.As John Hosler writes in his latest book, Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace (Yale University Press, 2022):“Three things may seem nearly inconceivable to modern readers: that the Temple Mount, a place of such incredible significance and symbolism, once served as Jerusalem’s garbage dump; that it once went wholly unmentioned in a political treaty; and that a conqueror essentially acquired it with little effort.”...2023-02-1648 min
New Books in Middle Eastern StudiesJohn D. Hosler, "Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace" (Yale UP, 2022)When the armies of the Rashidun Caliphate entered Jerusalem in 638, the city was quite different from what it is today–one of the most important cities for three religions.As John Hosler writes in his latest book, Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace (Yale University Press, 2022):“Three things may seem nearly inconceivable to modern readers: that the Temple Mount, a place of such incredible significance and symbolism, once served as Jerusalem’s garbage dump; that it once went wholly unmentioned in a political treaty; and that a conqueror essentially acquired it with little effort.”...2023-02-1648 min
New Books in Christian StudiesJohn D. Hosler, "Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace" (Yale UP, 2022)When the armies of the Rashidun Caliphate entered Jerusalem in 638, the city was quite different from what it is today–one of the most important cities for three religions.As John Hosler writes in his latest book, Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace (Yale University Press, 2022):“Three things may seem nearly inconceivable to modern readers: that the Temple Mount, a place of such incredible significance and symbolism, once served as Jerusalem’s garbage dump; that it once went wholly unmentioned in a political treaty; and that a conqueror essentially acquired it with little effort.”...2023-02-1648 min
Asian Review of BooksJohn D. Hosler, "Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace" (Yale UP, 2022)When the armies of the Rashidun Caliphate entered Jerusalem in 638, the city was quite different from what it is today–one of the most important cities for three religions.As John Hosler writes in his latest book, Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace (Yale University Press, 2022):“Three things may seem nearly inconceivable to modern readers: that the Temple Mount, a place of such incredible significance and symbolism, once served as Jerusalem’s garbage dump; that it once went wholly unmentioned in a political treaty; and that a conqueror essentially acquired it with little effort.”...2023-02-1647 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Remaining2023-10
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
Second Sunday after the Epiphany (Year A), January 15, 2023
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-12; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-422023-01-1511 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: The Ruins Are Singing!2023-06
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
Christmas Day (III), December 25, 2022
Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-12; John 1:1-142022-12-2506 min
Grab: This High-Impact Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace by John D. HoslerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/615935to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace
Author: John D. Hosler
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Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 22, 2022
Genres: Military
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The first full account of the medieval struggle for Jerusalem, from the seventh to the thirteenth century The history of Jerusalem is one of conflict, faith, and empire. Few cities have been attacked as often and as savagely. This was no less true in the Middle Ages. From the Persian sack in 614 through the bloody First Crusade and beyond, Jerusalem changed...2022-11-229h 43
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Title: Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace
Author: John D. Hosler
Narrator: David Colacci
Format: Unabridged
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Language: English
Release date: 11-22-22
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: History, Middle East, Military
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The first full account of the medieval struggle for Jerusalem, from the seventh to the thirteenth century
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Title: Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace
Author: John D. Hosler
Narrator: David Colacci
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 22, 2022
Genres: Military
Publisher's Summary:
The first full account of the medieval struggle for Jerusalem, from the seventh to the thirteenth century The history of Jerusalem is one of conflict, faith, and empire. Few cities have been attacked as often and as savagely. This was no less true in the Middle Ages. From the Persian sack in 614 through the bloody First Crusade and beyond, Jerusalem changed...2022-11-229h 43
Get Best Full Audiobooks in History, MilitaryJerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace by John D. HoslerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/615935 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace Author: John D. Hosler Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 43 minutes Release date: November 22, 2022 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: The first full account of the medieval struggle for Jerusalem, from the seventh to the thirteenth century The history of Jerusalem is one of conflict, faith, and empire. Few cities have been attacked as often and as savagely. This was no less true in the Middle Ages. From the Persian sack in 614 through the bloody First Crusade and beyond, Jerusalem...2022-11-2230 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: What Are God's Pronouns?sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
The First Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday) (Year C), June 12, 2022
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-152022-06-1213 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: God of Word and Actionsermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
The Day of Pentecost (Year C), June 5, 2022
Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17, (25-27)2022-06-0510 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Ripples of Hopesermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by Anna Lynn, Diaconal Intern
The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year C), May 29, 2022
Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21; John 17:20-262022-05-3008 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Fruitful Traditionssermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
The Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year C), May 22, 2022
Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-292022-05-2212 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Making and Remaking Ourselvessermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
The Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year C), May 15, 2022
Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-352022-05-1514 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: The Women Get Itsermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
The Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year C), May 8, 2022
Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-302022-05-0814 min
Broad-Gauge Gossips9 - Dr. John HoslerWe talk to Dr. John Hosler, DMH faculty member, about his background, interests, and research.
"Historian, n.: A broad-gauge gossip." - Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary
Host: Dr. Jonathan Abel, CGSC DMH
Artwork: Daniel O. Neal
Music: SSG Noah Taylor, West Point Band2022-05-0219 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: And the 'Most Improved Apostle' Award Goes to ...sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
The Third Sunday of Easter (Year C), May 1, 2022
Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-192022-05-0113 min
Broad-Gauge GossipsEpisode 9 - Dr. John HoslerWe talk to Dr. John Hosler, DMH faculty member, about his background, interests, and research.
"Historian, n.: A broad-gauge gossip." - Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary
Host: Dr. Jonathan Abel, CGSC DMH
Artwork: Daniel O. Neal
Music: SSG Noah Taylor, West Point Band2022-05-0119 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: You Haven't Missed Anythingsermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
The Second Sunday of Easter (Year C), April 24, 2022
Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-312022-04-2512 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAEaster sermon: Are You Still Looking for the Living Among the Dead?sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector The Day of Easter (Year C), April 17, 2022
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 ; John 20:1-182022-04-1715 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAThe Easter Proclamation of John of ChrysostomTHE EASTER PROCLAMATION OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
Bishop of Constantinople, 407 C.E.2022-04-1705 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAGood Friday sermon: A Mystery and a Promisesermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
Good Friday, April 15, 2022
Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:422022-04-1613 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WAMaundy Thursday sermon: It's a Blessing to Be a Blessingsermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA www.goodshepherdfw.org
by Anna Lynn, Diaconal Intern
Maundy Thursday, April 14, 2022
Exodus 12:1-14 ; Psalm 116:1, 10-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-352022-04-1509 min
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Knowing Jesussermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
The Fifth Sunday in Lent (Year C), April 3, 2022
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-82022-04-0314 minConfused Heap of FactsEpisode 7 - Hosler on JerusalemDr. John Hosler joins Dr. Jonathan Abel, along with Dr. Bill Nance, to discuss the military history of Jerusalem. Hosler explains how Jerusalem figures in the campaigns waged in the Levant over the millennia, from the historical Omride period through the late Middle Ages. He details elements of several sieges, including during the Crusades, and addresses some myths that have accreted around them.
Note: "cultic center" is an academic term and is not intended to be an imprecation.
"History is only a confused heap of facts." - Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield
Host: Dr...2022-04-011h 05
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WASermon: Something Gracefulsermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Josh Hosler, Rector
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 16, 2022
Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-112022-01-1613 minConfused Heap of FactsEpisode 1 - Abel and Gerges talk NapoleonDr. Hosler interviews Drs. Jonathan Abel and Mark Gerges, DMH Napoleonists, on the great man himself. We talk about military leadership, philosophy, government structure and policy, and the French Emperor's legacy.
Host: Dr. John Hosler, CGSC DMH
Artwork: Daniel O. Neal
Music: SSG Noah Taylor, West Point Band2022-01-101h 16
Splash of CinemaEpisode 15: All Things Spider-Man with Special Guest Ben HoslerRecorded on April 6, 2021.
Ben Hosler (LB: BLHProd) is an amateur filmmaker, aspiring film major, and moderately viral Tik-Toker with a deep knowledge and appreciation of the Spider-Man Universe. In this episode, John and Pete dive deep into the Spider-Man Universe, covering the Tobey, Andrew, and Tom eras, as well as upcoming projects and the exciting animated project "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse". Ben shares his extensive knowledge and opinions on the films, as well as a discussion on what the future may look like for the web slinging superhero. Stick around for the end as Ben describes the p...2021-04-191h 29
History Hack#354 History Hack: The Siege of AcreJohn D. Hosler joins us to talk all about the human experience of memorable moment during the Crusades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-0541 min
Meet Act And PartMeet, Act and Part-Episode 24-John Paul GomezJohn Paul Gomez of Fraternal Ties (https://www.fraternalties.com/) stops by and talks with Greg, Bill, and Darin. Topics include: Why he started his company, differences between Freemasonry in Canada and the United States, His experiences immigrating to Canada from the Philippines, and how Freemasonry influenced the Philippine revolution against the Spanish.2020-10-2342 min
The Cool Grandpa PodcastEP 11 - Big John shares lessons about being a great-grandpaThis is an impromptu conversation with Great-Grandpa John Hosler. John shares his reaction to becoming a great-grandpa. We learn about valuable multi-generational traditions, building bonds with the young grandkids, and the value of having multi-generational activities in building a strong sense of family for the grandchildren and great-grandchildren2020-08-0124 min
Washington City Church of the BrethrenEaster in a Pandemic
Preacher: Jennifer Hosler
Scripture: John 20:1-18
It’s intense, the pressure of preaching an Easter sermon during a global pandemic.How can I have the right words to say,to point us to the divine solidarity of Jesus entering with us in our suffering,to the existential hope of Jesus triumphing over betrayal, torture, and death,to the future that God has for us,doing the work of God in transforming our world to a more just and more loving place?What are the right words for that? I do...2020-04-1212 minWashington City Church of the BrethrenWar or Baptism
Preacher: Nathan Hosler
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-17
Last Sunday we changed our church sign to “No War with Iran.” It is clear we are opposed to war with Iran. This statement is, however, rather limited. The Church of the Brethren’s stance is much stronger. It has more bite and less agreeable. It is simply “No War.” No participation, no affirmation. But it isn’t simply an opposition to war since it is so horrible, which it is, but a following Jesus into the teeth of the assumptions of power and dominance that are tho...2020-01-1207 min
The Small Moves Podcast074 – How History Helps You Ask Better Questions, w/ Dr. John Hosler“History doesn’t provide answers. It helps you ask better questions.”
-John D. Hosler, Ph.D
Today’s show is with John D. Hosler, Ph.D. Professor of European History and expert in medieval warfare at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth. His most recent book, The Siege of Acre, flew off the shelves in Europe after it’s release this past spring. We talk about this book, his first published work easily accessible for mass market of non-historians like myself, and many of you, I’m sure. We talk about the si...2018-08-141h 28
The Comics AlternativeOn Location: Talking with Creators at SPX 2016, Pt. 1 Time Codes: 00:00:27 - Introduction 00:02:12 - Set up of episode 00:03:54 - Interview with John Martz 00:17:55 - Interview with Jay Hosler 00:24:38 - Interview with Blue Delliquanti 00:34:13 - Interview with Ulises Fariñas and Storme Smith 00:36:13 - Interview with Ted Stearn 00:59:16 - Interview with Emma Glaze 01:01:07 - Interview with Daryl Seitchik 01:13:08 - Interview with Sean O'Neill 01:16:29 - Wrap up 01:17:10 - Contact us This past weekend, Andy W. and Derek attended Small Press Expo in North Bethesda, MD. While there, the Two Guys interviewed a variety of creators about their recent releases and their upcoming projects. In all, Derek and...2016-09-2200 min