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Gutsy TalksEpisode 09: Post-Viral Immune Dysfunction & Your Gut With Carla WrennThis week, I’m joined by Carla Wrenn, a widely respected Naturopath and Functional Medicine Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. Carla is known for her work in Integrative Oncology and supporting people with chronic illness, and she’s truly passionate about helping those facing long-term health challenges. Today we’re chatting about post-viral immune dysfunction (PVID), exploring everything from how to spot the signs to what research is saying and helpful ways that you can support your body.In this episode, we chat about:What post-viral immune dysfunction isSymptomatic patterns that hint at PVIDThe risks...
2025-04-1649 min
First ReadingJob 23:1–9, 16–17Honest to God
Lectionary Date: October 13, 2024 [21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel ventures cautiously into the book of Job. It's a tricky book, but Rachel discovers a model for being honest to God. We recorded this before Hurricane Helene—our prayers are with all who are suffering in the aftermath of the storm. Hopefully, this episode gives an opening for a kind of honest prayer in a context of disaster.
2024-09-3017 min
First ReadingPsalm 92:1–4, 12–15Morning and Evening
Lectionary Date: June 16, 2024 [4th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel soaks in the poetry of praise in the lectionary psalm for the week.
If you are ELCA affiliated, and interested in touring "The Best of Egypt" with Rachel Wrenn, take a look at the trip details here: https://www.eliastours.com/tours/best-of-egypt-tour-with-elias-nawawieh-for-clergy.
You might also enjoy the podcast series produced by Tim's students at Christian Theological Seminary! In solidarity with his students, Tim produced one of the episodes for the series (titled "Dining in the Dark").
2024-06-0317 min
First ReadingGenesis 3:8–15Resist the Cursedness
Lectionary Date: June 9, 2024 [3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Tim McNinch leads our reflection on the classic Genesis story, highlighting its expansiveness and modern resonance.
Please check out the podcast series produced by Tim's students at Christian Theological Seminary! Today's episode (titled "Comfort Food") is produced by Francine Dash, who discusses Psalm 130 with our very own Rachel Wrenn!
If you are ELCA affiliated, and interested in touring "The Best of Egypt" with Rachel Wrenn, take a look at the trip details here: https://www.eliastours.com/tours/best-of-egypt-tour-with-elias-nawawieh-for-clergy.
2024-05-2720 min
First Reading1 Samuel 3:1–10 (11–20)Keeping the Word in the Air
Lectionary Date: June 2, 2024 [2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel Wrenn is up with a reflection on the young Samuel's call narrative.
If you are interested in touring "The Best of Egypt" with Rachel Wrenn, take a look at the trip details here: https://www.eliastours.com/tours/best-of-egypt-tour-with-elias-nawawieh-for-clergy.
2024-05-2019 min
First ReadingGenesis 22:1–14, with Ethan SchwartzThe "Best of" First Reading Easter Series
We hope you’ve enjoyed this Easter season “Best of" First Reading series. We’re rounding it out this week with one of our favorite conversations, this time with Dr. Ethan Schwartz, who teaches Hebrew Bible at Villanova University. Rachel and Tim enjoyed their deep dive with Dr. Schwartz so much that they invited him back for another episode—to date he is our only repeat guest! So here is a reprise of that first conversation, a discussion about the "Akedah," the "Binding of Isaac," in Genesis 22. We’ll be back next...
2024-05-0643 min
First ReadingIsaiah 25:6–9PARTY EPISODE: Easter Hope in the Middle of Chaos
Lectionary Date: March 31, 2024 [Easter Sunday, Year B]
Rachel, Paul, and Tim discuss the first reading for Easter in this party episode (also celebrating Rachel's birthday!). We also made a video version of this episode, which you can see on YouTube:
2024-03-1827 min
First ReadingEzekiel 34:11–16, 20–24Bad Shepherds and the Good Shepherd
Lectionary Date: November 26, 2023 [26th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
In this episode, Paul and Rachel dive into Ezekiel 34, discussing the peculiar character of Ezekiel, the metaphor of shepherds representing kings, and the consequences of bad leadership that led to Israel’s exile. The passage emphasizes God’s promise to become Israel’s true shepherd.
Join Paul and Rachel in this insightful discussion that goes beyond the historical context of the passage, touching on themes of justice, God as a homemaker, and the potential connection to Jesus as the Go...
2023-11-1312 min
Portrait of a Fangirl PodcastRachel Smythe Roundtable Interview at New York Comic Con 2023Rachel Smythe, author of the Lore Olympus series, made her first-ever New York City appearance at New York Comic Con on October 12-15, 2023.
The post Rachel Smythe Roundtable Interview at New York Comic Con 2023 appeared first on TEMPLE OF GEEK.
2023-10-1925 min
Bad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast Program(Tease) Rachel, It Was a Joke... | Vanderpump Rules S10 E9Dylan and Pat are joined by Ruby to break down Sesame Street, machetes, clean up jobs, speedos, what it means to be a father, Famke Janssen, Ken's hips and much more from Bravo's Vanderpump Rules. Join us on Patreon at Patreon.com/AnotherPodcastNetwork for VanderPump Rules with Dylan's sister Ruby Wrenn every SaturdayGet the greatest Microdose THC gummies on planet earth at https://www.microdose.com/ - use promo code badtv to get 30% OFFFollow our audio versions of Another Below Deck PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
2023-04-0910 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramIt's Been Horrible w/ Escape to Reality | Love is Blind S4 E5Dylan and Pat are joined by Geneva & Justine from Escape to Reality to talk property brothers, solitary confinement, stuffies, leadership conferences, The Blue Lagoon and how that was allowed on television, parties in Los Angeles, the film 13 with Evan Rachel Wood and even more from Netflix's Love is Blind. Listen to Escape to Reality here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/escape-to-reality-a-reality-tv-podcast/id1420496594Join us on Patreon at Patreon.com/AnotherPodcastNetwork for VanderPump Rules with Dylan's sister Ruby Wrenn every SaturdayGet the greatest Microdose THC gummies on planet earth at https://www...
2023-03-2858 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramThe Scandoval feat. Ruby WrennPat and Dylan are joined by Dylan's sister and all knower of Vanderpump Rules, Ruby Wrenn. We talk Rachel, Darrell, Tom Scandoval, North Hollywood, origin stories, lightening bolts, canaries, pools of unsafe water, Brittany's love of corn and brown brown foods and of course The Scandoval.Join us on Patreon at Patreon.com/AnotherPodcastNetworkFollow our audio versions of Another Below Deck PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-below-deck-podcast/id1216741721Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rmalsUw5vtXAXWo6RwsRxCheck out our merch! https://anothermerchstore.com
2023-03-1259 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramThe Bachelorette S19 Finale | Goodbye BachelorDylan, Nick and Pat are back for the PREMIERE EPISODE OF BAD T.V.We say goodbye to this season of The Bachelorette and likely the franchise as a whole and break down reasons why like: the producers of the show having CTE or working for Russian Intelligence, Jesse Palmer's red red face and bad bad hosting, how Tino sucks, how Rachel sucks, how Grandpa John is fetch now, the Oompa Loompa stage switch which was on TV for some reason and much much more. We love all of you who started listening to us on this feed. S...
2022-09-171h 06
First ReadingPsalm 25:1–10To You, I Lift My... Throat?
Lectionary Date: November 28, 2021 [1st Sunday of Advent, Year C]
Rachel introduces Advent with an extended reflection on (surprise, surprise) the "nefesh."
2021-11-1508 min
First ReadingAmos 5:6–7, 10–15Divine Intervention
Lectionary Date: October 10, 2021 [20th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel hears the voice of a concerned friend in this challenging text.
2021-09-2710 min
First ReadingProverbs 31:10–31A Person of Valor
Lectionary Date: September 19, 2021 [17th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel explores the expansive meaning of an often-pigeonholed text.
2021-09-0613 min
First ReadingProverbs 22:1–2, 8–9, 22–23The Sharing is the Blessing
Lectionary Date: September 5, 2021 [15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel gives an overview of wisdom literature, and tackles the prosperity gospel—all in one episode!
2021-08-2313 min
First Reading1 Kings 8:(1,6,10–11), 22–30, 41–43Dialogue with God
Lectionary Date: August 22, 2021 [13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel does her best to turn this monologue of a prayer into a dialogue with God.
2021-08-0912 min
First Reading1 Kings 19:4–8Eat or the Journey Will Be Too Much
Lectionary Date: August 8, 2021 [11th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel cautions against an overly psychological interpretation of Elijah's depressed state.
2021-07-2615 min
First ReadingJeremiah 23:1–6What does a "Good Shepherd" actually do?
Lectionary Date: July 18, 2021 [8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel reflects on the way leaders are meant to care for the most vulnerable.
2021-07-0512 min
First Reading2 Samuel 5:1–5, 9–10David Took Jerusalem
Lectionary Date: July 4, 2021 [6th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel takes a critical look at the origins of Judahite Jerusalem.
2021-06-2114 min
First ReadingEzekiel 17:22–24Eagles and Twigs and Metaphors, Oh My!
Lectionary Date: June 13, 2021 [3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel works with a prophetic image... metaphor... allegory... thing.
2021-05-3110 min
First ReadingIsaiah 6:1–8In the year King Uzziah died...
Lectionary Date: May 30, 2021 [Trinity Sunday, Year B]
Rachel makes a case for reading this famous call story in its historical context.
2021-05-1714 min
First ReadingJohn 15:9–17The Old Testament in the New Testament: I Chose You
Lectionary Date: May 9, 2021 [6th Sunday of Easter, Year B]
Rachel hears more Mo' in Jesus' Farewell Discourse.
2021-04-2610 min
First Reading1 John 3:16–24The Old Testament in the New Testament: What God Intends for Creation
Lectionary Date: April 25, 2021 [4th Sunday of Easter, Year B]
Rachel wanders into the 3rd Reading (this week's epistle).
2021-04-1212 min
First ReadingJohn 20:19–31The Old Testament in the New Testament: "Proclaiming" Thomas
Lectionary Date: April 11, 2021 [2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B]
Rachel brings out some OT echoes in this week's Easter text!
2021-03-2912 min
First ReadingPsalm 31:9–16An Emotional Roller Coaster
Lectionary Date: March 28, 2021 [Palm/Passion Sunday, Year B]
Check the archives for Rachel's take on Isaiah 50. This time around, Tim has some insights on the imagery in Psalm 31.
2021-03-1517 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramThree Cis White Allies | The Bachelor S25 E7We give our thoughts on Chris Harrison, Rachel Lindsay, ghosts, Coco, shrooms, leggings, yoga, walking sticks, race in America and how Southern heritage might yet be able to co-exist within a tapestry of re-education in this country and also ham steaks. To hear all of our mistakes in the future and to hear the fan-favorite Another Podcast Network, head to Patreon.com/AnotherPodcastNetwork Another Below Deck Podcast Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/AnotherBelowDeckPodcast_YouTube: https://bit.ly/Another_BelowDeck_Podcast_YouTube Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/AnotherBelowDeckPodcastFacebook Page: https://facebook.com/AnotherBelowDeckPodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/anotherbelowdeckpodcast_
2021-02-1753 min
First ReadingIsaiah 40:21–31Walk and Not Faint
Lectionary Date: February 7, 2021 [5th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B]
Rachel shares a deep insight from one of her students.
2021-01-2509 min
NOW+NEXTDiscernment w/ Rachel WrennPrioritizing your opportunities.Guest(s): Professor Rachel WrennHost(s): Drew Tucker, Mary Clare Kunkel, and Sammy DiBiasoProducer: Mary Clare KunkelTheme Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
2020-12-1340 min
First ReadingAdvent Reboot: 2 Samuel 7, with Jacob WrightWho Makes a Name for Whom?
Lectionary Date: December 20, 2020 [4th Sunday of Advent, Year B]
What does a proposed temple-building project 3,000 years ago have to do with Advent this year? Rachel and Tim consider 2 Samuel 7 in an Advent context, and play an "encore" of their very first First Reading episode, with guest Dr. Jacob Wright, professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University and Candler School of Theology. Jacob's latest book, War, Memory, and National Identity in the Hebrew Bible, is hot off the press (July 2020) and very relevant to the issues we discussed when we...
2020-12-0735 min
First ReadingIsaiah 64:1–9Preach Advent Slant
Lectionary Date: November 29, 2020 [1st Sunday of Advent, Year B]
Welcome to Advent and to Year B in the lectionary! Rachel is taking the lead during Advent with tips on how to preach it "slant" -- to use Emily Dickinson's term.
2020-11-1614 min
First ReadingEzekiel 34:11–16, 20–24, with Safwat MarzoukI Myself Will Shepherd Them
Lectionary Date: November 22, 2020 [25th Sunday after Pentecost, Reign of Christ Sunday, Year A]
The 23rd Psalm is not the only biblical text to feature the shepherding metaphor! This week Rev. Dr. Safwat Marzouk joins Rachel and Tim to discuss Ezek 34, a powerful critique of Judah's "shepherds" and a promise of divine shepherding for the vulnerable of God's flock. Dr. Marzouk is Assoc. Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at Anabapist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, in Elkhart, IN. We recommend his books, Intercultural Church: A Biblical Vision for an Age of Migration...
2020-11-0935 min
Adobe And Teardrops PodcastEpisode 141: Natalie Schlabs, CF Watkins, WRENN, Gim Kordon, Jerry Castle, William Elliott Whitmore, Jonas Friddle, Proud Country, Hayeden Leenhouts, Mink's Maracle Medicine, DEAD NETTLES, Will Hawkins, John K Samson, St. Ove, The Belle CurvesIt’s episode 141 and Rachel has the sensitivity of a Victorian lady. Also, great music from fabulous people. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT COUNTRY SOUL SONGBOOK THIS WEEKEND! Album of the Week: CF Watkins -- Babygirl CF Watkins has found that sweet spot between pop and Americana -- a brass ring that many recent artists have shot at and missed the mark. It helps that Watkins’ lyrics are astute and journalistic in their approach to detail. If you put them down on paper, these would be intricate and observant character studies of women and girls on the precipice of soci...
2020-10-161h 02
First ReadingDeuteronomy 34:1–12, with Denise FlandersI've Been to the Mountaintop
Lectionary Date: October 25, 2020 [21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
The Torah ends with the description of Moses' death—kind of a downer! How can we make sense of this scene and how could it inspire a helpful sermon in the age of COVID-19? This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Denise Flanders, assistant professor of Biblical Studies at Taylor University in Upland, IN, and an adjunct professor of Biblical Languages at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is currently working on the 1–2 Samuel volume for the commentary series The Bible in G...
2020-10-1228 min
First ReadingExodus 33:12-23Show Me Your Glory
Lectionary Date: October 18, 2020 [20th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
Rachel keeps the story rolling in Exodus, with the roller coaster going from scary threat of divine abandonment to powerful experience of divine intimacy.
2020-10-0511 min
First ReadingExodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20Other Gods? — Don't You Go-der.
Lectionary Date: October 4, 2020 [18th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
Rachel looks at the famous "ten commandments" and proposes a couple ways to preach this familiar/unfamiliar text.
2020-09-2110 min
First ReadingExodus 17:1–7, with Valerie BridgemanThe People are Thirsty
Lectionary Date: September 27, 2020 [17th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
Is God really among us? In the midst of pandemic, natural disaster, and centuries-deep racial violence, you and your congregation might be asking this question—but you are not the first! This week, Rachel and Tim look back at this same question in the wilderness narrative of Exodus, with guest exegete, Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman. Dr. Bridgeman is a perfect fit for the podcast, because she is an Associate Professor of Homiletics and Hebrew Bible at Methodist Theological School in Ohio, where sh...
2020-09-1434 min
First ReadingExodus 14:19–31Horse and Rider Thrown Into the Sea
Lectionary Date: September 13, 2020 [15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
Rachel offers some reflections on preaching an (in)famous war text.
2020-08-3112 min
First ReadingExodus 3:1–15, with Debra MumfordDivine Invitation to Critique
Lectionary Date: August 30, 2020 [13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
This week, Rachel and Tim tackle a rich passage with the help of the podcast's first professional homiletician, Rev. Dr. Debra Mumford. She is Professor of Homiletics at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Tim's alma mater). Debra is an ordained American Baptist minister, and has served in several church ministry contexts. Her academic work has centered around the topics of African American prophetic preaching, prosperity preaching, eschatology and the reign of God, and the intersections between preaching and health. And, as of this...
2020-08-1733 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramOur Thoughts on Clare and Also Judd Apatow | PMZYou've heard the news, and so have we, and that's why we're here to talk about the news that we've all heard. Clare is out as was destiny. Tayshia is in. Rachel Lindsay is pissed. And Judd Apatow is a huge piece of shit. We talk about all of it in this PATREON RELEASE of Another Podcast Network Presents PMZ which stands for Patrick M Z. Enjoy and STAY TIL THE END for a special message. -- Watch the video version of our episode plus a ton of other audio and video content including recapping every episode of season 1 of L...
2020-08-1119 min
First ReadingExodus 1:8—2:10Unexpected Allies
Lectionary Date: August 23, 2020 [12th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
Rachel walks us through the moment when everything changes for Israel in Egypt.
2020-08-1011 minFirst ReadingGenesis 22:1–14, with Ethan SchwartzInvitation to an Experience
Lectionary Date: June 28, 2020 [4th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
To chat about one of the most famous stories in all three of the Abrahamic faiths (the binding of Isaac), Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Ethan Schwartz. Ethan earned his PhD at Harvard University, where he studied how the Bible presents and formulates prophetic speech. He also studies how the Pentateuch (first five books of the Bible) came together and how the Hebrew Bible was interpreted in the first century, especially in early Christian communities and sectarian Jewish communities. Ethan...
2020-06-1642 min
First ReadingGenesis 18:1–15; 21:1–7Sarah's Pleasure
Lectionary Date: June 14, 2020 [2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
Rachel eavesdrops on a special visit to Abraham and Sarah.
2020-06-0317 min
First ReadingNumbers 11:24–30, with Reed CarlsonAnother Outpouring of the Spirit
Lectionary Date: May 31, 2020 [Day of Pentecost, Year A]
For this Pentecost episode, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Reed Carlson. Reed is an Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at the United Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia and in Gettysburg, PA. He is also an ordained minister in the Episcopal Church and has Pentecostal roots, so he’s the perfect person to be talking to today! He earned his ThD at Harvard University, and his scholarly and church-ly interests include spirit possession in the Bible and how it relates to similar ph...
2020-05-1946 min
First ReadingPsalm 68:1–10, 32–35God's Victory in a Time of Death
Lectionary Date: May 24, 2020 [7th Sunday of Easter, Year A]
This week, Rachel opens up a psalm of praise—with some cautions about its war-talk.
2020-05-1116 min
First ReadingPsalm 31: 1–5, 15–16Don't Curate Out the Grit
Lectionary Date: May 10, 2020 [5th Sunday of Easter, Year A]
This week, Rachel helps us see the big picture of gritty faith.
2020-04-2716 min
First ReadingPsalm 116Precious Death
Lectionary Date: April 26, 2020 [3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A]
This week, Rachel takes on some of the beauty and difficulty of Psalm 116.
2020-04-1414 min
The Bible Project 2020Episode 17 // Ezra - Nehemiah // Rachel WrennFor this week’s episode, we are joined by Rachel Wrenn, a PhD candidate in Hebrew Bible at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She’s also the co-host of her own podcast, First Reading.Jill Krantz sits down with Rachel for a discussion on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. The conversation explores what the return from exile would have meant for the Israelites at that time, analyzing the relationship the Israelite people had with their foreign rulers, the rebuilding of the temple, and the issues with marriage and divorce within the text. Jill and Rachel also explore...
2020-04-1327 min
First ReadingPsalm 16Gut Check
Lectionary Date: April 19, 2020 [2nd Sunday of Easter, Year A]
This week, Rachel explores insights from the body language of Psalm 16.
2020-04-0613 min
First ReadingJeremiah 31:1–6, with Michael ChanResurrection Hope in the OT
Lectionary Date: April 12, 2020 [Easter Sunday, Year A]
For this Easter episode, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Michael Chan. Michael is an Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He did his PhD at our own Emory University. His research interests are wide ranging, from iconography to biblical emotion to Ancient Near Eastern comparative data. He is the coauthor of the book, Exploring the Bible, with Eric Barreto, and hosts the podcast, Gospel Beautiful, an interview-based podcast that features theologians, artists, and thinkers who...
2020-03-3140 min
First ReadingEzekiel 37:1–14Dem Bones: Hear the Word of the Lord!
Lectionary Date: March 29, 2020 [5th Sunday in Lent, Year A]
This week, Rachel walks us through an iconic text of hope.
2020-03-1617 min
First ReadingGenesis 12:1–4aLekh Lekha—Get Going!
Lectionary Date: March 8, 2020 [2nd Sunday in Lent, Year A]
This week, Rachel gives some preaching tips for a foundational text.
2020-02-2411 min
First ReadingExodus 24:12–18, with Amanda MbuviExperiencing God's Glory
Lectionary Date: February 23, 2020 [Transfiguration Sunday, Year A]
This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Amanda Mbuvi, Assistant Professor of Religion at High Point University in High Point, NC. She holds a BA in Philosophy and Literary Theory from Bryn Mawr College, an MTS in Biblical Studies from Palmer Theological Seminary, and a PhD in Religion from Duke University—as well as a Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Duke University! She was drawn to the Hebrew Bible because of its vivid stories and rich language, and because of the way it connects th...
2020-02-1032 min
First ReadingIsaiah 58:1–9a (9b–12)Cry Out!
Lectionary Date: February 9, 2020 [5th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A]
This week, Rachel helps us hear the prophetic call to stop hurting ourselves by hurting others.
2020-01-2812 min
First ReadingMicah 6:1–8First Steps in a Journey toward Justice
Lectionary Date: February 2, 2020 [4th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A]
This week, Rachel's up with an encouragement to begin the conversation about racial justice with this beloved text.
2020-01-2012 min
First ReadingPsalm 27:1, 4–9, with Kristin WendlandWith Us in the Midst of the Wilderness
Lectionary Date: January 26, 2020 [3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A]
This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Kristin J. Wendland for a rich discussion about this week’s psalm. Kristin is Assistant Professor of Old Testament at her alma mater, Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. Her work focuses on personification, gender, and the divine-human relationship in exilic and post-exilic literature. She is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and holds degrees from Luther Seminary (where she overlapped with Rachel) and Princeton The...
2020-01-1437 min
First ReadingIsaiah 42:1–9Just Service
Lectionary Date: January 12, 2020 [1st Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A]
This week, Rachel goes deep in the mishpat.
2019-12-3018 min
First ReadingIsaiah 9:2–7Unto Us a Child is Born!
Lectionary Date: December 24, 2019 [Nativity of the Lord, Year A]
This week, Rachel takes a historical look at one of the most famous "Christmas" texts of the Bible. As a supplement to this episode, check out her commentary on this same passage over at WorkingPreacher.org.
2019-12-1610 min
First ReadingIsaiah 7: 10–16Invitation to Trust
Lectionary Date: December 22, 2019 [4th Sunday of Advent, Year A]
This week, Rachel explores a fresh approach to Advent 4. As a supplement to this episode, check out her commentary on this text over at WorkingPreacher.org.
2019-12-0912 min
First ReadingIsaiah 35:1–10Reversal of Fortunes
Lectionary Date: December 15, 2019 [3rd Sunday of Advent, Year A]
This week, Tim and Rachel chat about Advent from sunny San Diego.
2019-12-0306 min
First ReadingIsaiah 11:1-10A Shoot from Jesse's Stump
Lectionary Date: December 8, 2019 [2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A]
This week, Tim and Rachel chat about Advent from sunny San Diego.
2019-11-2609 min
First ReadingIsaiah 2:1–5, with Tyler MayfieldWalk in the Light
Lectionary Date: December 1, 2019 [1st Sunday of Advent, Year A]
This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Tyler Mayfield, Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Tim’s alma mater!). He is the author of Literary Structure and Setting in Ezekiel (2010), which argues for a new reading of the biblical book of Ezekiel, and A Guide to Bible Basics (2018), which presents the contents of the Christian Bible to strengthen biblical literacy. Look for his forthcoming book, Unto Us A Child Is Born: Isaiah, Advent, and Our Je...
2019-11-1938 min
First ReadingJeremiah 23:1-6Christ the King Sunday
Lectionary Date: November 24, 2019 [Christ the King Sunday, Year C]
This week, Rachel offers a new angle on an old sermon.
2019-11-1313 min
First ReadingIsaiah 65:17–25New Heavens and New Earth
Lectionary Date: November 17, 2019 [23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel traces a hopeful theme of renewal in Isaiah.
2019-11-0407 min
First ReadingHabakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4Learning to Lament
Lectionary Date: November 3, 2019 [21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel has some venting to do.
2019-10-2112 min
First ReadingJoel 2:23–32, with Rolf JacobsonRenewal After the Swarm
Lectionary Date: October 27, 2019 [20th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Rolf Jacobson, Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN (Rachel’s alma mater!). With Craig Koester, Rolf developed and supports the Narrative Lectionary. His voice can be heard on two weekly preaching podcasts, “Sermon Brainwave” and “The Narrative Lectionary,” as well as singing the high lonesome with a Lutheran bluegrass band, “The Fleshpots of Egypt.” His collaborative projects include The Book of Psalms (NICOT; with Beth Tanner and Nancy deClaissé-Walfo...
2019-10-1437 min
First ReadingJeremiah 31:27–34Inscribed on the Heart
Lectionary Date: October 20, 2019 [19th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel reads some of Jeremiah's body language.
2019-10-0712 min
First ReadingJeremiah 29:1, 4–7Pray for Peace
Lectionary Date: October 13, 2019 [18th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel explores a the setting of a famous quote from Jeremiah.
2019-09-3012 min
First ReadingJeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, with Carol NewsomHope in the Face of Certain Disaster
Lectionary Date: September 29, 2019 [16th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Carol Newsom. One of the giants of modern biblical scholarship, Carol recently retired from her post as the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Old Testament at Candler and a senior fellow at Emory's Center for the Study of Law and Religion. Carol came to Candler in 1980, only the second woman to hold a tenure-track position. In 2005, she became a C.H. Candler Professor, a university-based endowed chair. Her research focuses...
2019-09-1650 minFirst ReadingJeremiah 8:18–9:1Grieving God
Lectionary Date: September 22, 2019 [15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel delves into a prophetic reflection about what provokes God's grief.
2019-09-0910 min
First ReadingJeremiah 18:1–11The Mercy of Rock Bottom
Lectionary Date: September 8, 2019 [13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel explores the potential of grace in a message of judgment.
2019-08-2612 min
First ReadingJeremiah 1:4–10, with Brent StrawnA Prophet's Call
Lectionary Date: August 25, 2019 [11th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Brent Strawn. Brent joined the Duke Divinity School faculty as Professor of Old Testament in 2019 after teaching for eighteen years at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, where he was the William Ragsdale Cannon Distinguished Professor of Old Testament. Brent is a prolific author, but we would highly recommend to our audience one of his most recent books, The Old Testament Is Dying: A Diagnosis and Recommended Treatment (Baker Academic, 2017). Brent is...
2019-08-1248 min
First ReadingIsaiah 1:1, 10–20The Divine Gag Reflex
Lectionary Date: August 11, 2019 [9th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel gives some insight into the futility of worship in a context of injustice.
2019-07-2910 min
First ReadingHosea 11:1–11, with Johanna BosLove Overcomes Wrath
Lectionary Date: August 4, 2019 [8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Johanna van Wijk-Bos. Dr. Bos taught for four decades as Professor of Old Testament at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in KY. She continues to serve the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) as an ordained pastor. In addition to her teaching, speaking, and preaching, she is a prolific author and an engaged activist, especially around issues of equity in terms of gender, race, and sexual orientation. Among her many great books, we recommend for our audience, Making...
2019-07-2248 min
First ReadingHosea 1:2–10A Broken Metaphor
Lectionary Date: July 28, 2019 [7th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel urges you to preach this word (even though it has a metaphor that no longer works)!
2019-07-1508 min
First ReadingAmos 8:1–12Divine Discipline
Lectionary Date: July 21, 2019 [6th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel unpacks the purpose behind some startling prophetic predictions.
2019-07-0811 min
First Reading2 Kings 5:1–14, with Justin ReedGod's Power Manifested Through the Marginalized
Lectionary Date: July 7, 2019 [4th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Justin Reed joins Rachel and Tim for a conversation all about the healing of Naaman in 2 Kings 5. Justin is Assistant Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in KY, and an ordained Baptist minister. A PhD candidate at Princeton Theological Seminary, his research and teaching interests include ethnicity in the Hebrew Bible, inner-biblical interpretation, Bible in popular culture, and reception history. Justin’s dissertation explores Genesis 9:18-29, the passage about “Noah’s curse.” Throughout millennia...
2019-06-2550 min
First Reading1 Kings 19:1–15aSustenance for the Journey
Lectionary Date: June 23, 2019 [2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year C]
This week, Rachel talks about Elijah's theophany.
2019-06-1111 min
First ReadingGenesis 11:1–9What Fear Does
Lectionary Date: June 9, 2019 [Day of Pentecost, Year C]
Come, let's try to understand the Tower of Babel with Rachel.
2019-05-2712 minFirst ReadingPsalm 97, with Marc BrettlerRighteousness and Justice are the Base of God's Throne
Lectionary Date: June 2, 2019 [7th Sunday of Easter, Year C]
This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Marc Zvi Brettler, one of the leading scholars in the field of Hebrew Bible. He is Professor Emeritus and former chair of the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University. He has also taught at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Duke University, Yale University, Brown University, Wellesley College, and Middlebury College. He is actively involved in many aspects of Jewish communal life, and has served...
2019-05-2051 min
First ReadingPsalm 67An Exclusive Move for an Inclusive End
Lectionary Date: May 26, 2019 [6th Sunday of Easter, Year C]
Rachel walks through the meaning of the blessings in Psalm 67.
2019-05-1310 min
First ReadingPsalm 23Defamiliarizing the Shepherd Psalm
Lectionary Date: May 12, 2019 [4th Sunday of Easter, Year C]
Rachel offers a slightly edgier take on Psalm 23.
2019-05-1010 min
First ReadingPsalm 30, with Stephen ReidMourning and Dancing: the “Rhythm & Blues” of Life
Lectionary Date: May 5, 2019 [3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C]
Dr. Stephen Reid joins Rachel and Tim this week for a long-form episode, focusing on Psalm 30. Steve is Professor of Christian Scriptures at George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University. He earned his PhD at Emory University and has held a number of academic positions during his career. Dr. Reid is ordained in the Church of the Brethren, and you can find his preaching tips and exegetical work on WorkingPreacher.org. His areas of expertise include the Psal...
2019-05-1048 min
First ReadingPsalm 118:14–29Images of God’s Help
Lectionary Date: April 28, 2019 [2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C]
Rachel guides us through the Psalm for the week. Hallelujah!
2019-05-1010 min
First ReadingIsaiah 50:4–9aPalm/Passion Sunday: Trusting Even in the Darkness
Lectionary Date: April 14, 2019 [Liturgy of the Passion, Year C]
Rachel is up to bat this week, working through a unique Palm Sunday text.
2019-05-1013 min
First ReadingIsaiah 43:16–21, with Vanessa LovelaceGod is Doing Something New
Lectionary Date: April 7, 2019 [5th Sunday in Lent, Year C]
Rachel and Tim are joined this week by Rev. Dr. Vanessa Lovelace, a Hebrew Bible professor at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA. In addition to her position at ITC, Dr. Lovelace is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. She is the co-editor of the book, Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse (with Gay Byron). The ITC website describes her current project, a monograph “that analyzes how church teachings and public policy, in combination with pa...
2019-05-1013 min
First ReadingIsaiah 55:1-9Hoi! Seeking God With Your Whole Nefesh
Lectionary Date: March 24, 2019 [3rd Sunday in Lent, Year C]
Rachel riffs on the body imagery in Isaiah 55!
2019-05-1009 min
First ReadingGenesis 15:1-12, 17-18Cutting an Unusual Deal
Lectionary Date: March 17, 2019 [2nd Sunday in Lent, Year C]
A strange vision, a bloody ritual, and divine promises on the way to a profound expression of grace. Rachel leads us through this fascinating passage!
2019-05-1009 min
First ReadingDeuteronomy 26:1-11Lectionary Date: March 10, 2019 [1st Sunday in Lent, Year C]
Rachel offers a mini-episode with some literary and historical context for the text, and a preaching angle on stewardship with a surprising twist!
2019-05-1010 min
Bad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramStay Out of This Rachel! | The Bachelorette 14 Finale RecapNick, Dylan, and Patrick are joined by Baby Bird Kaiti Bennett to bring the season to a close. We'll be back later this week with our recap of the Bachelor in Paradise Finale.
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First Reading2 Samuel 11:1–15, with Caralie FochtLectionary Date: July 29, 2018 [10th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Caralie Focht (Emory University) to discuss the infamous story about Bathsheba and David. How can preachers address the issues of assault in this text with pastoral sensitivity toward those in their congregations who have experienced (or perpetrated) similar trauma?
2018-07-1620 min
First Reading2 Samuel 7, with Jacob WrightLectionary Date: July 22, 2018 [9th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
In this, First Reading's very first episode ever, Rachel and Tim introduce the podcast and delve into King David's plan to build a temple for God. With help from Dr. Jacob Wright (Emory University) they discuss the historical context of temple building, try to figure out why God is hesitant to let David do it, and offer a few potential angles for preaching this text.
Learn more about Dr. Jacob Wright, and check out his books: David, King of Israel, and Caleb in Biblical Memory and...
2018-07-0933 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramThe Bachelorette Finale Recap: Balloon FiestaOn this week's episode of Another Bachelor Podcast, the gang puts a bow on this Rachel Lindsay's season of the Bachelorette. They dive in to Bryan's unsurprising past, discuss a bright future for Peter, and despite his cohorts repeated requests, Patrick once again threatens the audience. We'll be back next week with our Bachelor in Paradise Preview! Again, don't forget to buy tickets to the Albequerque Hot Air Balloon Festival which takes place October 7- October 15th. Tickets at BalloonFiesta.com
2017-08-1154 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramBryan, You're DisgustingHey there! Thanks for listening! In this week's episode Nick, Patrick and Dylan chat Bryan's fake cheeks, how Rachel's brother-in-law is hilarious, Peter's mastery of this game and how Eric will win nothing. Be sure to leave a rating and review so Pat doesn't yell.
2017-07-2853 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramRachel, You're Kind of ShittyOh hi! Thanks for downloading the newest episode of Another Bachelor Podcast. This week, Dylan, Nick and Patrick talk our 16th president, how insane Rachel is, a father's strange purple love for his son, and how insane Rachel is. If you like the episode, drop us a rating and review! Can't thank you enough for listening!
2017-07-2149 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramABP 2.01: Tabula RosaDylan, Nick & Pat are once again back in the stu ready to cook up that hot pod you've come to expect. They break down how the spotlight may or may not have changed the Bachelor Franchise's version of Willee O'Ree, one Rachel Lindsay. The boys then start breaking down some of the guys they see making waves this season, dissect some of the more memorable limo exits, and discuss the sad sacks that got sent packing. The episode ends with the 2nd ABP draft, and the guys making their picks for who they think is going to be the next...
2017-05-2759 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramOff Season update: Troubling News...Dylan, Nick & Producer Patrick are back in the stu cooking up that hot pod and breaking down all the juicy scuttlebutt surrounding Bachelor Nation, including the early report cards on Bachelorette Rachel's suitors, what Corinne and known anarchist band Chumba Wumba have in common, and of course Chris Soules (allegedly) killing a man.
2017-05-0325 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramNot Really a Bachelor Podcast AtallThe guys give you a little preview of what you can expect from Another Housewives Podcast. Subscribe to "Another Housewives Podcast" on iTunes, and don't be afraid to hop in that ratings & review section and show us some love! We'll be back with ONLY Bachelor related content soon, including the best of Another Bachelor Podcast Season 1, and back in full force in May for Rachel's season of the Bachelorette!
2017-04-1330 minBad TV | A Reality TV Recap Podcast ProgramNick is White, Rachel is BlackOn this episode, the guys chat leach fields, underfunded police departments, welcoming black churches, strange strange brother in laws, the best olives in the world, 2md mothers, Vanessa, and Vanessa's extremely intense family. We do this all with fitness gurue Vinnie Tortorich.
2017-02-2452 min