Rev'd Up for Sunday

This week, Jesus is asked to weigh in on a family inheritance...but be careful what you ask for! Peter Walsh is joined by the Rev. Dr. Justin Crisp, former "Rev'd Up" host and current Rector of St. Barnabas Church in Greenwich, CT. Together, they dissect "The Parable of the Rich Fool", explore how we find true freedom, and highlight what this passage teaches us about tangible and intangible things. Plus, ho...

This week's Gospel offers some great insights into what Jesus taught his disciples about prayer. John Kennedy is joined by the Rev. Jessie Gutgsell Dodson, Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Ohio. They explore not only what we ask God for but what God asks of us. Plus, learn how prayer can lead to an intimacy and ease for connecting with God and how we're called to respond to the brokenness of the world.

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Recently, our lectionary readings have highlighted the importance of service. This week, however, Jesus asks us to slow down and sit at his feet. John Kennedy and Rob Schwartz discuss active vs contemplative faith, the dangers of doing too much, and even a strange medieval story about Martha fighting a dragon.

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What makes a neighbor? This week, John Kennedy and Rob Schwartz dive into one of Jesus' most famous parables: The Good Samaritan. But has this parable become so well-known that it's lost its edge? What were the hidden motives of the lawyer Jesus speaks to, what was so shocking about calling a Samaritan good, and how do we learn to not only provide help but receive it?

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This week, Jesus is sending loads of disciples into the world...with some quirky instructions. Peter Walsh and John Kennedy explain why this is so urgent, how Jesus is coaching these disciples, and how we can function in a world of wolves. Plus, did Jesus see Satan fall from Heaven?

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No one said being a disciple would be easy! This week, Jesus heads toward Jerusalem and he has some harsh words for his disciples along the way. Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey share some insights into James and John, examine Jesus’ rough advice, and address the behaviors that give Christians a bad name.

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This week, Jesus encounters a man possessed by many demons...and the demons recognize him! Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey examine how this story represents a classic scapegoat story, how we react to our own demons being revealed,  and how we can understand demons in today's cultural context. Plus, what about the poor pigs in this story?!

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This week, for Trinity Sunday, we're exploring how the Trinity is more than a doctrine. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss different views on how God is revealed to us, the problems with seeing the Old Testament and New Testament God as different, and various analogies for understanding how the Trinity functions.

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The Right Reverend Jeffrey W. Mello, Bishop Diocesan of The Episcopal Church in Connecticut, joins the podcast this week to discuss the Gospel and other readings for Pentecost. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy talk to him about the renewed spiritual hunger in the Church, how the Spirit shows up in familiar moments, and how the liturgy prepares us for life. Plus, what are the "greater works" Jesus said we&a...

You've heard of "The Lord's Prayer" but do you know the OTHER Lord's Prayer? Peter Walsh and John Kennedy explore Jesus' call for unity and how this prayer is practical for our lives. Plus, they debate the fractured state of Christianity and how we can be in communion with others.

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We witness another of Jesus' miraculous healings in today's reading...but the recipient doesn't seem too grateful to be healed. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy reveal a removed Bible verse and discuss what it means to be made well and why our response to grace is so important.

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How do you prepare your friends to carry on when you’re gone? In this week's passage, situated between two betrayals, Jesus gives his disciples important advice for continuing his mission together after his death. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss why Jesus’ command to “love one another” is different than other commands to love, how we can find freedom from other’s opinions of us, and how love can bind a...

For Good Shepherd Sunday, the clergy look at Jesus' identities as the shepherd, the slaughtered sheep, and the new altar. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy analyze the story's muddled chronology, the oneness of God, and how Hannukah fits into it all.

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What starts out as a fishing excursion for the disciples turns into a symbolic baptism and fresh start for Peter. This week, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the mystery of the beloved disciple, Peter's role as shepherd, and how this story reflects Peter and John's communities.

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Following the resurrection, the disciples have a startling encounter with Jesus...and Thomas has one bad case of FOMO (fear of missing out). Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain how these events commission the community, transform the disciples, and convert Thomas. Plus, how are some of the labels we use (like "Doubting Thomas") a negative thing?

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No matter how many times we dive into the story of Easter, new insights always rise to the surface. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy highlight an important female witness, a debatable foot race, and a different Easter experience than we're used to. Also, how have we normalized the strangeness of this story?

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After two years, we're finally releasing a never-before-seen episode of "Rev'd Up for Sunday". Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey walk us through the last three days of Holy Week, exploring what they mean and how we live them out in the church. 

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In this familiar Palm Sunday story, Jesus at last claims his role as the Messiah. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy debate if this is meant to expose the system of empire, what the Pharisees were up to, and if the Church sometimes ends up marching in a different parade than the one Jesus is in.

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Mary and Judas sure have some scandalous ways of showing their love for Jesus! This week, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explore how Mary anointing Jesus' feet with perfume was an act of intense love, and how even Judas, who would betray Jesus, loved him. What else can we learn from this surprising event?

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