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The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastThe whole in your heartScripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10 - Those who trust the Lord are like treesIn 1961, outgoing Republican President Dwight Eisenhower delivered his farewell address to the nation, as all presidents do. But as a former World War II general, his address included this prescient warning: “In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.” Eisenhower continued: “The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our libert...2025-02-2114 min
The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastKeep ReadingScripture: Luke 4:14-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13Sermon for Black History MonthEach year, I enter into Black History Month humbly, fully aware that my personal lived experience is different from those in our communities that are of African decent. And in this month where we honour Black culture and contributions, I am especially mindful of not wanting to fall into cultural appropriation, or tokenism, and I admit, that each year I do hold some apprehension about making mistakes, and falling headlong into my own blind spots. But this year... this year, any apprehension I f...2025-02-0316 min
The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastThe Body branding problemScripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31aI know this will be shocking for you to hear, but sometimes... sometimes there is conflict in the church. In the church! I know... hard to believe, right? That sometimes Christians would do things contrary to the ways of Jesus... but it seems like that's what's going on in the church in Corinth. -----Alright... The church is, of course, a human institution, and individual congregations are made up of individual people, and whenever people come together in human community, yes, sometimes there is conflict.2025-01-2817 min
The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastWhat do we do with demons?Photo by Kristina Tripkovic on UnsplashI’m not preaching at our church this week, so I thought I would offer one of my favourite sermons from last year. I just watched The Pope’s Exorcist with my kids - which, I’ll admit was an interesting parenting decision - so perhaps, it’s the reason why I have the topic of demons on my mind these days. But also, it’s the time of year - post Christmas, when the weather is bad, and the news is worse - that many of us...2025-01-1915 min
The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastThe Same WaterScripture: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22Even before there was light, there was water. In the beginning when the earth was formless, and darkness was upon the deep, the Spirit moved upon the face of the waters. Even when all was lava and fire, the gasses rose out of the cracks of doom and vapours ascended, and condensate fell, and cycle upon cycle, with refinement upon refinement, the lowlands filled and life sprang forth and, cycle upon cycle, the snow glaciated the cold places and rain carved the warm places. Droplet and wave, wa...2025-01-1312 min
The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastIs it true?The bells of waiting Advent ring,The Tortoise stove is lit againAnd lamp-oil light across the nightHas caught the streaks of winter rainIn many a stained-glass window sheenFrom Crimson Lake to Hookers Green.The holly in the windy hedgeAnd round the Manor House the yewWill soon be stripped to deck the ledge,The altar, font and arch and pew,So that the villagers can say'The church looks nice' on Christmas Day.And is it true? And is it true,This most tremendous tale of all,Seen in that stained-glass window's hue,A Baby in an o...2024-12-2514 min
The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastThe White Rabbit - Part 2I told the first half of this story last week, but if you didn’t catch it, to get you up to speed...A long, long, long time ago there was a Raven Queen who could see a big change coming, when flesh would get separated from Spirit, and there would be suffering and war on the earth. So a council of creatures was called and they made a plan, a plan to send out messengers - Spirit messengers - who would shine in the sun, brilliant white and beckon people back to themselves by ref...2024-12-2311 min
The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastThe White Rabbit - Part 1Today’s post is the first part of an original folktale that I wrote for last year’s Family Christmas eve service at Metropolitan United Church. As I originally offered it in the church building, there is one point that I refer to a stained glass window we have in the Narthex. A picture of it is displayed in the text below.A long, long, long time ago, there was a forest, and in that forest was a Raven Queen. And the Raven Queen with her keen eyes, and cunning mind, and long life...2024-12-1511 min
The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastBetween the Garden and the CityScripture: Luke 3:1-6Photo of Lois Wilson by Michael SwanOn October 15 of this year, the church that I serve, Metropolitan United Church, hosted the funeral of The Very Reverend, The Honourable Doctor Lois Wilson. Lois was a Senator, a companion of the Order of Canada, an ecumenical bridge builder, the first female Moderator of the United Church of Canada, and a fierce and fierce-some advocate for the most vulnerable in our world.She did not mince words or suffer fools, and I consider it a great honour that in the last years...2024-12-0817 min
The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastBe Still...Scripture: Luke 21:25-36Shhhhhhh.... be still... be still for 30 seconds... starting NOW. [30 seconds]"There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken... shaken... shaken”Be honest…how was it for you to be still for 30 seconds? Where were you?What was going on for you as the seconds ticked past?Was it relaxing? 2024-12-0318 min
The Pilgrim and the Pulpit PodcastGod's Eternal Love Has A Face - winner of Broadview Magazine's 'Best Christmas Sermon Ever" contestThis is a sermon offered at Metropolitan United Church and won Broadview Magazine’s “Best Christmas Sermon Ever” competition. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revjasonfrancismeyers.substack.com2024-11-2119 min
Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking PodcastIFH 454: Self Distributing Your Indie Film with AltaVOD with Robert SchwartzmanOn the show today is LA native, music artist, filmtrepreneur, filmmaker and actor, Robert Schwartzman. Robert comes from a long line of musicians and film talents. He’s related to industry names like Nicolas Cage (cousin), Sophia Coppola (cousin), Jason Schwartzman (brother), Francis Ford Coppola (uncle), etc. Growing up with these influencers, he ultimately went the same route - acting, studying film editing, and directing music videos. His career tipped slightly towards his passion for musical he became the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the band Rooney.We did a deep dive into Robert’s newes...2021-04-011h 22
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 058Teen Titans Rebirth, Batman Beyond Rebirth, Blue Beetle 1, Frostbite 1, Surgeon X, Josie & the Pussycats, Wonder Woman's sexuality, Civil War II, Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel, Glenn vs Paper, Luke Cage on Netflix, Trinity Details: Teen Titans Rebirth by Benjamin Percy, Jonboy Meyers, Monkeyseed; Batman Beyond Rebirth 1 by Dan Jurgens, Ryan Sook, Tony Avina, Jeremy Lawson; Blue Beetle 1 by Keith Giffen, Scott Kolins, Romulo Fajardo; Frostbite 1 by Joshua Williamson, Jason Shaun Alexander, Luis Nct; Surgeon X 1 by Sara Kenney, John Watkiss, James Devlin; Josie and the Pussycats 1 by Marguerite Bennett, Cameron Deordio, Audrey Mok, Andre Paul Szynamowicz2016-10-051h 36
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 031All about the DC Rebirth creative team announcements, Marvel solicits/pricing, Gwenom, Hyperion 1, Batman v Superman, Dubious Tales, 23 Mar 2016 Comics Countdown, Clone Saga, Wacky Race Land, Robbi Rodriquez.
Rebirth Teams:
Batman - Tom King, Brian Fitch, Mikel Janin
Detective Comics - James Tynion IV, Eddy Barrows, Alvaro Martinez
Nightwing - Tim Seeley, Javi Fernandez, Marcus To
Batgirl - Hope Larson, Rafael Albuquerque
Birds of Prey - Julie Benson, Shawna Benson, Claire Roe
All Star Batman - Scott Snyder, John Romita Jr, Jock, Sean Murphy, Paul Pope, Afua Richardson, Tula Lotay, more!
Action Comics - Dan Jurgens...2016-03-271h 54