Today we dive into 1 Kings, and talk about David's legacy, Solomon's wisdom, and our constant choice to be faithful to God. Questions for reflection this week: - Why would discernment be the most important thing to ask for? - How can w...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Furman Buchanan, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Greenville, S.C. We dive in to 1 and 2 Kings, and look at our failures, God's loyalty, and how sometimes love requires a mama bear. Questions for r...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Paul Abernathy, as we talk about decades of ministry, bringing the Scriptures alive, and how God's word shapes our world. Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Rev. Paul Abernathy (https://stmatthewsep...

Today we finish up 2 Samuel, and look back at David's successes, failures, and God's presence throughout his life. We also talk about weird ways the Biblical story is sometimes chopped up into books, chapters, and verses. Questions f...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Jared Houze, rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Amarillo, Texas). We continue through 2 Samual as we talk about scandal, intrigue, tragedy, and the worst pain imaginable. Questions for reflection th...

Today we continue 2 Samuel! We talk about young leadership, hearing God in the voice of those around us, and gratefulness in the hard times. Questions for reflection this week: - How do I find the gratefulness today, just as David did? ...

Today we dive into 2 Samuel and the life of David! We talk about war, lamentations, and God's hope in the mess. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we use David's lament for Saul and Jonathan in our own process of lament? - W...

Today we're joined by Dr. Steven Bishop, associate professor of Old Testament, came to the Seminary of the Southwest. We talk about David faithfulness, David's failures, and God's rescue of us from trouble. Questions for reflection this ...

Today we're joined by the Gig Bad Bishop, the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle. We talk about our Bible stories, the Biblical story, the parts we play in the overarching Christian story, and why Bishop Doyle decided it was a good idea to ordain Ala...

Today we wrap up 1 Samuel, as the story turns to David! We talk about our readiness, our feebleness, and God's continued faithfulness. Questions for reflection this week: - Have you ever felt unprepared for something, but had to go thro...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Katherine Harper, Associate Rector at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Ala. We talk about wanting our own way, regret, grief, and God's love through all the hard times. Questions for reflection...

Today we're joined again by the Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley, Canon Pastor at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, S.C.! We talk about Hannah's Song, Samuel's call, and God's presence with us even in the hard times. Questions for reflection this w...

Today we're joined again by the Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins! Dr. Tony helps walk us through 1 Samuel, situating the book in the larger narrative, and helping us find our place in the story. Questions for reflection this week: - What does 1 Sa...

Today we're joined by the Very (and the not quite Right) Rev. Daniel P. Richards, bishop-elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. We talk about scripture, living the Christian life, and how we respond when life gets hard. ...

Today we wrap up our conversation about the book of Ruth. We talk about redemption, hope, and God's willingness to jump in the muddy waters with us. Questions for reflection this week: - How does the story of Ruth help remind us that Go...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Jill Williams, Chaplain at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, S.C. We talk about dating, courtship, steadfast love, and God's presence in the mess. Questions for reflection this week: - How i...

Today we talk about Boaz's tenderness, Ruth's thankfulness, and the importance of seeing one another. Questions for reflection this week: - Think of a time someone showed you tenderness. How did that make you feel? - How can we be more...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Janey Wilson, Rector of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Rock Hill, S.C. We talk about names, women in scripture, a journey to Bethlehem, and God's presence in the love. Questions for reflection this ...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Greg Millikin, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in New Lenox, Illinois. We talk about Ruth, crossing boundaries, and God's unfailing love. Questions for reflection this week: - How does the story of Ruth h...

Today we're joined by the Rt. Rev. Frank Logue, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. We talk about the importance of immersing our lives in scripture so we know the whole story. Questions for reflection this week: - What practice...

Today we wrap up Judges, and look at what can happen when we forget about God and focus on ourselves. We also take a look at the hardest part of the Bible. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we remember God's faithfulness? ...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Lonnie Lacy, rector of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Clifton, Ga. We talk about foxes, haircuts, and the wildest parts of Judges. Questions for reflection this week: - Where do we see God at work in thi...

Today we're joined by the stars of the world-famous radio show, A Priest and a Rabbi! The Rev. Christian Anderson and Rabbi Matthew Durbin join us as we talk about Deborah, Gideon, how we read the Bible today. Questions for reflection th...

Today look at the first three chapters of the book of Judges. We talk about conquest, faithfulness, and the need to remember where we came from. Questions for reflection this week: - How do we remind ourselves, and others, of God's con...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Dr. Anna Brawley, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Columbia, S.C. We dive into the book of Judges, and how our stories of failure and faithfulness reveal God's presence. Questions for reflection th...