Rev'd Up for Sunday

What happens when we step out in faith but start to sink? In his final episode of “Rev’d Up for Sunday”, John Kennedy joins Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey to explore Jesus walking on water, Peter’s risky leap of faith, and what this story reveals about fear, failure, spiritual growth, and the surprising gentleness of Jesus. Along the way, the clergy reflect on the making of a disciple and the journey that...

When Jesus feeds five thousand people, is the greatest miracle the multiplication of bread... or the transformation of human hearts? John Kennedy and Elizabeth Garnsey explore one of Jesus' most familiar miracles through fresh eyes. They discuss abundance versus scarcity, the meaning of compassion, connections to Moses and the Eucharist, and what this story reveals about the Kingdom of God. Whether you've heard this Gospel a hundre...

What if the biggest spiritual truths are hidden inside the smallest stories? Elizabeth Garnsey and Rob Schwartz explore six memorable parables from Matthew 13, discovering how mustard seeds, yeast, treasure, pearls, and fishing nets reveal a Kingdom that grows quietly, transforms lives, and often goes unnoticed.

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1. Throughout these parables, Jesus compares God'...

How does Jesus’ parable about wheat and weeds relate to the forces of good and evil , and what’s all this talk about fire?! John Kennedy and Rob Schwartz wrestle with this challenging parable while exploring themes of justice, patience, and the surprising humility Jesus calls us to embrace. What does it really means to leave judgement to God?

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What keeps Jesus’ message from taking root in our lives? This week, Peter Walsh and Rob Schwartz dig through one of Jesus' best-known parables to uncover surprising insights about spiritual growth, distraction, doubt, and what it means to cultivate a heart that's ready to receive.

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1. Peter suggests this parable is ultimately about the condition of the soi...

Jesus invites the weary to find rest, but what kind of rest is he actually talking about? This week, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explore one of Jesus' most beloved invitations and uncover why following him is both more demanding and more freeing than we often imagine. Along the way, they discuss burnout, Sabbath, spiritual pride, and why true rest begins by coming to Christ.

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This week, Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey explore how hospitality, welcome, belonging, and small acts of kindness can transform both individuals and communities. From Abraham's hospitality to the challenge of modern isolation, they invite us to see Christ in those we welcome and to become people who help others belong.

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1. How does Jesus redefine discipleship b...

"I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword." Did Jesus actually say that? And if so, what did he mean? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy tackle one of the most challenging passages in the Gospels. From family conflict and social justice to fear, courage, and the difference between false peace and true peace, this conversation might change the way you hear Jesus' words forever.

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What does it mean to be sent into the world as participants in God's work? Peter Walsh and Rob Schwartz discuss the connection between proclamation and action, Jesus' deep compassion for those who are "harassed and helpless," and the transition from being disciples (learners) to apostles (those who are sent).

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1. How do we recognize God's call even when we feel un...

This week’s reading brings us to Jesus calling Matthew the tax collector, dining with those considered outsiders, healing a woman suffering for twelve years, and raising a synagogue leader's daughter. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy identify a common thread running through all these stories: mercy. Learn how following Jesus is a journey into greater mercy, deeper trust, and true spiritual freedom.

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This week, we explore the Great Commission and the mystery of Trinity Sunday. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the Trinity not simply as doctrine, but as a lived experience of self-giving love. Along the way, they wrestle with power, mercy, division, spiritual formation, and what it means to live as a community shaped by the presence of Christ.

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We've never discussed THIS lesson before! Our Pentecost episode explores Jesus’ dramatic proclamation during the Feast of Booths: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me.” The clergy unpack the rich symbolism behind the water rituals of the festival, the imagery of rivers flowing from the temple, and the deep connection between Spirit, baptism, wisdom, and transformation. Along the way, they reflect on how authentic...

This week’s Gospel lesson gives us Jesus’ “high priestly prayer” from John 17, the final movement of his farewell discourse before the crucifixion. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss unity, divine participation, mystical knowing, and the kind of God Jesus reveals through his life.

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1. Jesus prays “that they may b...

This week, the clergy continue to explore Jesus’ farewell discourse and the promise of the Holy Spirit as Advocate, Companion, and Spirit of Truth. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy wrestle with the deep mystery of mutual indwelling (God in us, and us in God) and ponder what it looks like to live a life shaped by divine love, sustained by the Spirit, and rooted in truth that sets us free.

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One of the most famous pieces of scripture is also one of the most divisive! Elizabeth Garnsey and John Kennedy take a closer look at what Jesus means by calling himself "the way, and the truth, and the life" while providing a wider and more compassionate lens. They also shift our focus from God above to God within.

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1. What do you make of the image of “many...

What does it mean to hear Christ’s voice amid so many competing voices today? Elizabeth Garnsey and John Kennedy unpack how Jesus speaks into systems of false leadership, fear, scarcity, and exploitation while offering a radically different vision: a life marked by trust, belonging, courage, and abundance.

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1. Jesus says the sheep know the shepherd’s ...

Imagine Jesus joining you for a long walk and you don't even recognize him! Peter Walsh and John Kennedy explore the post-resurrection story of the road to Emmaus. What does it teach us that Jesus isn't recognized until he breaks bread with his friends, how did Luke's community make sense of this deeply Jewish story and Messiah, and how does this story mirror those of Adam & Eve or Abraham & Sarah?

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Even for ancient people, this week's story isn't anything they would've had a category for! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy once again explore the story of "Doubting Thomas". How does this reading explain the slowness of understanding the resurrection in daily life, what are we to make of Jesus' body still showing his wounds, and what is the peace that Jesus promised?

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An empty tomb, confused disciples, and a grieving woman searching for her Lord. Diving into the Easter Gospel, Peter Walsh and John Kennedy explore how John’s Gospel frames the resurrection as the dawn of a new creation, how people then and now are looking for Jesus, and what is so important about recognizing Mary Magdalene as the first witness to the risen Christ. Plus, John shares his real-life story of a UFO sighting!
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