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Queen City Preachers PodcastExploring John 15:9-17In this episode we unpack part of Jesus' farewell discourse in John's gospel (15:9-17) and what it means to receive Jesus' commandment to love. We wrestle with what love means and then explore how this passage might just be a profound call to friendship and community.
We apologize for our absence from podcasting and look forward to getting back in rhythm this summer. Please bear with us over the next few weeks as we continue a bit of irregularity.
2024-05-0229 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring John 12:20-33In this episode, we dive deeply into Jesus' statements about life and death from John 12:20-33.
2024-03-1328 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring John 3:14-21In this episode we take a deep dive into one of the most famous lines of scripture (John 3:16) and what the larger passage, and Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, might mean for us today.
2024-03-0731 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring John 2:13-22In this episode we wrestle with the story of Jesus' clearing of the temple (John's version [John 2:13-22]) and what it means through the lens of Johannine history as well as embodiment.
2024-02-2930 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Mark 9:2-9 (Transfiguration)In this episode, we unpack the story of Jesus' transfiguration from Mark's gospel (9:2-9).
2024-02-0835 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Mark 1:29-39In this episode we look at the power-packed vignettes of Mark 1:29-39, when Jesus heals Simon Peter's mother-in-law, heals other people and exorcises demons, and retreats for a little rest and relaxation.
2024-02-0131 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Mark 1:21-28In this episode we return from a break and tackle Mark's story of Jesus teaching in the temple and casting out a demon (1:21-28).
2024-01-2532 minQueen City Preachers PodcastChristmas Conversation and QuizIt's been a wild month and in this episode Pr. Andrew and Pr. Molly talk about their need for Christmas and about scripture's Christmas story (through the lens of a gospel quiz). They'll be away from podcasting the next few weeks, but will be back in the new year (third week of January).
2023-12-2138 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 1:1-23 (December3, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Zechariah, and expectant hope, based on Luke 1:1-23.
2023-12-0614 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 1:24-45In this episode we unpack the stories of Elizabeth and Mary, and their pregnancies, from the first chapter of Luke (1:24-45).
2023-12-0627 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 1:1-23In this episode we begin exploring our Advent texts. This year we are utilizing materials from A Sanctified Art with the theme, "How does a weary world rejoice?" For the first Sunday of Advent we examine the beginning of Luke's gospel (1:1-23) and the foretelling of the birth of John the Baptist.
2023-11-3026 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on John 1:1-5, 14 (November 26, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on John 1:1-5, 14.
2023-11-2912 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 25:14-30 (November 19, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon "More Gnashing of Teeth" on the parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14-30.
2023-11-2916 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Matthew 25:14-30In this episode we continue to wrestle with Matthew's versions of Jesus' parables, specifically the parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14-30.
2023-11-1629 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 25:1-13 (November 12, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on the parable of the bridesmaids from Matthew 25:1-13.
2023-11-1614 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 5:1-12 (November 5, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on Jesus' beatitudes found in Matthew's gospel (5:1-12).
2023-11-0914 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Matthew 25:1-13In this episode we attempt to unpack Jesus' strange parable about ten bridesmaids (Matthew 25:1-13) and what it might mean for us today.
2023-11-0929 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on John 8:31-36 (October 29, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on John 8:31-26 from Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2023.
2023-11-0911 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring John 8:31-36In this episode we unpack John 8:31-36, the gospel reading for Reformation Sunday, and its context and meaning. We also talk a bit about freedom, sin, and the role of understanding history our history.
2023-10-2633 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 22:15-22 (October 22, 2023)A sermon on Matthew 22:15-22 by Messiah's Theologian-in-Residence. Dr. Katie Deaver.
2023-10-2312 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 22:1-14 (October 15, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on the parable of the wedding banquet from Matthew 22:1-14.
2023-10-2314 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 21:33-46 (October 8, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on the parable of the vineyard tenants from Matthew 21:33-46.
2023-10-0917 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Matthew 21:33-46In this episode we discuss the parable of the landowner and tenants from Matthew 21:33-36, which is a continuation of the parables discussed the last few weeks.
2023-10-0529 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 21:23-32 (October 1, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on authority based on Matthew 21:23-32.
2023-10-0213 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Matthew 21:23-32In this episode we try to unpack Jesus' comments, and short parable, about authority found in Matthew 21:23-32.
2023-09-2830 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 20:1-16 (September 24, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on the parable of the laborers, work, and worth, from Matthew 20:1-16.
2023-09-2614 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Matthew 20:1-16In this episode we explore Jesus' parable of the laborers from Matthew 20:1-16 and what it might mean for us today.
2023-09-2127 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 18:21-35 (September 23, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on forgiveness based on Matthew 18:21-35.
2023-09-1815 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Matthew 18:21-35In this episode we continue in Matthew 18 (verses 21-35) and explore Peter's question about forgiveness and Jesus' answer in the form of parable.
2023-09-1432 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 18:15-20 (September 10, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on Jesus' instructions regarding conflict from Matthew 18:15-20.
2023-09-1415 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Matthew 18:15-20In this episode, we unpack Jesus' exhortation about conflict and reconciliation from Matthew 18:15-20.
2023-09-0730 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Exodus 3:1-15 (September 3, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Moses, holy ground, and changing plans, in Exodus 3:1-15.
2023-09-0510 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Exodus 3:1-15In this episode we wrap up our summer series "anything but ordinary" by exploring the story of Moses' encounter with God from Exodus 3:1-15.
2023-09-0127 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Exodus 1:8-2:10 (August 27, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on Moses' birth from Exodus 1:8-2:10.
2023-08-2913 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Exodus 1:8-2:10In this episode we look at the beginning of Exodus (1:8-2:10) and the story of Moses' birth, and wonder aloud what it means in relationship to the stories we just finished (from Genesis).
2023-08-2427 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Genesis 45:1-15 (August 20, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Joseph, his brothers, and forgiveness from Genesis 45:1-15
2023-08-2112 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Genesis 45:1-15In this episode we continue to explore the story of Joseph, forgiveness, family dynamics, and spirituality from Genesis 45:1-15 and Genesis 50:15-21.
2023-08-2134 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 (August 13, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Joseph, his brothers, our dreams, and a parable of adolescence, based on Genesis 37:1-28.
2023-08-1412 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Genesis 37:1-28In this episode we explore the first part of the story of Joseph (from Genesis 37): his coat and dream, the continued messiness of family dynamics, generational anxiety, and then being thrown into a pit and sold into slavery.
2023-08-0732 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Genesis 32:22-31 (August 6, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on Jacob wrestling with God at Peniel, the Rocky movies, and receiving God's blessing (text is Genesis 32:22-31).
2023-08-0714 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Genesis 29:15-28 (July 30, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on Jacob's marriage to Leah and Rachel (Gen. 29:15-28), the Barbie movie, and including God in the messiness of our lives.
2023-07-3115 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Genesis 29:15-28In this episode we explore the story of Jacob, his interactions with his uncle Laban, and his marriage to Rachel and Leah. Oh, and the Barbie movie gets a shout out and ties in to Genesis 29:15-28.
2023-07-2630 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Genesis 28:10-19a (July 23, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Jacob's experience with God from Genesis 28:10-19a.
2023-07-2413 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Genesis 28:10-19aWe're back! After several months away, we're delighted to return to our weekly scripture conversations. In this episode we look at Genesis 28 and the story of Jacob's dream, as well as some of the back story related to Jacob's family (Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebekah, etc.). We'll be continuing with these stories from Genesis, which are the alternative Hebrew scripture readings for the revised common lectionary, for the remainder of the summer.
2023-07-1936 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Genesis 25:19-34 (July 16, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on the story of Jacob and Esau's childhood from Genesis 25.
2023-07-1711 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Genesis 24:1-67 (July 9, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on the betrothal and marriage of Isaac and Rebekah, and decision making, from Genesis 24:1-67.
2023-07-1315 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Genesis 22:1-14 (July 2, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on the binding and sacrifice of Isaac, and asking questions, from Genesis 22:1-14.
2023-07-1312 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Genesis 21:8-21 (June 25, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on the casting out of Hagar and Ishmael, and the messiness of these stories, from Genesis 21:8-21.
2023-07-1311 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on John 14:1-14 (May 7, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on John 14:1-10, and what it means for Jesus to be the Son of God, from May 7, 2023.
2023-05-0911 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Psalm 23 and John 10:1-10 (April 30, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Psalm 23 and John 10:1-10, and the shepherding imagery used for God, from April 30, 2023.
2023-05-0913 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 24:13-35 (April 23, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on Luke 24:13-35 and the road to Emmaus story from Sunday April 23, 2023.
2023-05-0915 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on John 20:24-31 (April 16, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on doubting our doubts and the story of Thomas from John 20:24-31 from Sunday April 16, 2023.
2023-05-0912 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 28:1-17 (April 9, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Matthew 28:1-17 from Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.
2023-04-1116 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 21:1-11 (April 2, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon for Palm Sunday (April 2, 2023) on Matthew 21:1-11, Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
2023-04-0314 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Matthew 21:1-11In this episode we take a deep dive into Matthew 21:1-11 and Jesus' entrance to Jerusalem.
2023-03-2925 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on John 11:1-45 (March 26, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on the story of Lazarus (John 11:1-45) from March 26, 2023.
2023-03-2716 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring John 11:1-45In this episode we discuss the story of Lazarus' death and resurrection from John 11:1-45.
2023-03-2330 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on John 9 (March 19, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on the story of the man born blind (John 9) and what healing means from March 19, 2023.
2023-03-2020 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on John 4:5-42 (March 12, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on "Thirsting for New Life" from March 12, 2023. The sermon focuses on both Exodus 17:1-7 and John 4:5-42.
2023-03-2016 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring John 9In this episode we unpack the story of Jesus healing a man born blind, from John 9. We examine some of the more common interpretations and also dig a bit deeper
2023-03-1732 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring John 4 and Exodus 17In this episode we explore the story of the woman at the well from John 4 and the Israelites' need for water in Exodus 17. For our first episode back (sorry for the hiatus!), it's a deep dive. Thank you for joining us!
2023-03-0733 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on John 3:1-17 (March 5, 2023)Sermon on John 3:1-17 by Pr. Andrew from March 5, 2023.
2023-03-0615 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11 (February 26, 2023)Sermon on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11 by Messiah Lutheran Church's inaugural Theologian-in-Residence, Dr. Katie Deaver, from February 26, 2023.
2023-03-0614 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 17:1-9 (February 19, 2023)Sermon on Matthew 17:1-9 by Pr. Molly on February 19, 2023.
2023-03-0614 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 5:21-37 (February 12, 2023)Sermon on Matthew 5:21-37 and Deuteronomy 30:15-20 by Pr. Andrew from February 12, 2023.
2023-03-0615 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 5:13-20 (February 5, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Matthew 5:13-20, salt and light, and second person plural.
2023-02-0616 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Matthew 5:13-20In this episode we unpack Matthew 5:13-20 and Jesus' teachings on saltiness, light, law, and righteousness.
2023-02-0130 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on John 14:23-29 (January 29, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on John 14:23-29 on Reconciling in Christ Sunday, January 29th.
2023-01-3116 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 4:12-23 (January 22, 2023)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Matthew 4:12-23, and holy interruptions, from Sunday January 22nd.
2023-01-3112 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on John 1:29-42 (January 15, 2023)Pr. Molly's sermon on John 1:29-42, and being a beloved child of God, from Sunday January 15th.
2023-01-3117 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring the Christmas StoryIn this episode we talk about the gospels and their different versions of the Christmas story and about Christmas in general (favorite movies, music, traditions, etc.). Please note that the next episode, other than the sermon from Christmas Eve, will drop the week of January 16th. We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
2022-12-2132 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 1:39-45, 56-58 (December 18, 2022)Pr. Molly's sermon on Luke 1:39-45, 56-58 from the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2022.
2022-12-1915 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 1:39-45, 56-58In this episode we look at the story of Mary and Elizabeth from Luke 1:39-58 and what that means for us today, especially about how we receive joy.
2022-12-1431 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 1:18-25 (December 11, 2022)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 from December 11, 2022, the third Sunday of Advent.
2022-12-1212 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Matthew 1:18-25In this episode we look at Matthew's story of Jesus' birth (Matt. 1:18-25), which is decidedly swift and revolves around Joseph and a dream.
2022-12-0830 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 1:26-38 (December 4, 2022)Pr. Molly's sermon on Luke 1:26-38 from December 4, 2022, the second Sunday of Advent.
2022-12-0514 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 1:26-38In this episode we explore the Annunciation story from Luke 1:26-38 and what it means for (and about) Mary, God, and all of us.
2022-12-0129 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Matthew 1:1-17 (November 27, 2022)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Jesus' genealogy from Matthew 1:1-17, on the first Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022.
2022-11-2916 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Colossians 1:11-20 (November 20, 2022)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43 for Christ the King/Indigenous Peoples' Sunday. Please note that there will be no lectionary conversation podcast this week and we will resume next week.
2022-11-2314 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 23:33-43In this episode we examine the gospel lesson for Christ the King Sunday, Luke 23:33-44, through the lens of the First Nations Version (an indigenous translation of the new testament), and what this text, and Christ's kingship, mean today.
2022-11-1729 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 21:5-19 (November 13, 2022)Pr. Molly's sermon on Luke 21:5-19 from November 13, 2022.
2022-11-1718 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 21:5-19In this episode we unpack Luke 21:5-19 and what these "apocalyptic" words from Jesus mean for us today.
2022-11-1031 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 6:20-31 (November 6, 2022)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Luke 6:20-31 for All Saints, Sunday November 6, 2022.
2022-11-1014 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 19:1-10 (October 30, 2022)Pr. Molly's Reformation Sunday sermon on Luke 19:1-10.
2022-10-3119 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 18:9-14 (October 23, 2022)Pr. Andrew's sermon on Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.
2022-10-2613 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 19:1-10In this episode we look at the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19:1-10 and also dive into a little conversation about the Reformation (October 30th is Reformation Sunday).
2022-10-2633 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 18:9-14In this episode we look at Luke 18:9-14 and the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee.
2022-10-2028 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 18:1-8 (October 16, 2022)Pr. Molly's sermon on Luke 18:1-8.
2022-10-1716 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 18:1-8In this episode we unpack the story of the widow and the judge from Luke 18:1-8.
2022-10-1231 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 17:11-19 (October 9, 2022)Messiah's Deacon Intern Jen Elsenbroek's sermon on Luke 17:11-19.
2022-10-1113 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 17:5-10 (October 2, 2022)Sermon by Pr. Molly on Luke 17:5-10.
2022-10-0617 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 17:11-19In this episode we try and unpack the story of the ten lepers from Luke 17:11-19.
2022-10-0623 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 17:5-10In this episode we try and unpack Jesus' sayings from Luke 17:5-10 and what they mean, both in the context of Luke's gospel and for us as followers of Jesus.
2022-09-2933 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 16:19-31In this episode Pr. Andrew and Pr. Molly unpack the story/parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31.
2022-09-2231 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 16:1-13We're back! After a busy month we're looking forward to the rhythms of regular episodes again. In this episode we look at Luke 16:1-13 and the parable of the owner and the manager.
2022-09-1527 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 12:13-21 (July 31, 2022)Pastor Andrew's sermon on Luke 12:13-21.
2022-08-0112 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 11:1-13 (July 24, 2022)Pastor Molly's sermon on Luke 11:1-13.
2022-08-0115 minQueen City Preachers PodcastExploring Luke 10:38-42In this episode we discuss Luke's story about Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42).
Our apologies for the slow/staggered releases recently. Summer schedules have made our podcasting a bit more irregular and likely will throughout the remainder of the summer. We'll post when we can and look forward to the weekly rhythm returning in September.
2022-07-1725 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 (July 3, 2022)Sermon on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 by Pr. Andrew Plocher
2022-07-1712 minQueen City Preachers PodcastSermon on Luke 10:25-37 (July 10, 2022)Sermon on Luke 10:25-37 by Pr. Molly Eversoll.
2022-07-1716 min