Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast

Bible Love is a conversation about scripture between Mary Balfour Dunlap (priest at Church of the Resurrection in Greenwood, S.C.) and Alan Bentrup (priest at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Keller, Texas).

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The Law and the Wall (Introduction to Ezra and ...
Today we're joined again by the Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins! Dr. Tony helps walk us through Ezra and Nehemiah. We talk about community, covenant, and inclusion. Questions for reflection this week: - Do I believe that God really cares about th...
31 min
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Endless Love (2 Chronicles 10-36) - Bible Love ...
Today we're joined by the Rev. James Franklin, Episcopal priest and chaplain at Wake Forest University. We wrap up our study of 2 Chronicles, looking at God's endless love. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we approach our w...
27 min
103
Solomon, Part Two (2 Chronicles 1-9) - Bible Lo...
This week we launch into 2 Chronicles, looking at Solomon's reign, the construction of the temple, and succession (and sabbath) planning. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we approach our work in a way that sets it up for th...
26 min
104
The King's Speeches (1 Chronicles 22-29) - Bibl...
This week we finish up 1 Chronicles, looking at his three speeches, how we organize ourselves for mission, and how we prepare for the future. Questions for reflection this week: - How do we balance trust in the Holy Spirit and our need ...
24 min
105
Real Power and Real Joy (1 Chronicles 11-22) - ...
This week we're joined by the Rev. Dorian Del Priore, Priest-in-Charge of Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Simpsonville, S.C. We talk about life of David, the true source of power, and how joy undergirds everything we do. Questions for ref...
29 min
106
Enlarge My Territory (1 Chronicles 1-10) - Bibl...
Today we dig into the first part of 1 Chronicles. We look at what we can learn from genealogies, and a little bit about prayer and Christian subculture. Questions for reflection this week: - Why do you think genealogies are important to...
28 min
107
Where We've Been and Where We're Going (1-2 Chr...
Today we're joined again by the Rev. Dr. Tony Hopkins! Dr. Tony helps walk us through 1 & 2 Chronicles. We look at where the story of scripture has taken us, and where we're going next. Questions for reflection this week: - What do ...
27 min
108
We're Back - Bible Love Podcast
Summer is wrapping up so we're back to it! This week we recap where we've been this summer (check out the Women in Ministry series if you haven't already), and we also talk about what's coming up. Questions for reflection this week: - H...
18 min
109
Women in Ministry - The Rev. Lathrop Mosley - B...
Today we talk with the Rev. Lathrop Mosley, Assistant Priest at St. James in Greenville, South Carolina. Questions for reflections this week: - How do we move forward in our ministries in the midst of tragedy? - How can we lis...
27 min
110
Women in Ministry - The Rev. Anna Russell Frien...
Today we talk with the Rev. Anna Russell Friendman, Canon at Christ Church Cathedral in Nashville, Tennessee. Questions for reflections this week? - How can we welcome parents and their children with no judgment, making them fe...
29 min
111
Women in Ministry - The Rev. Peggy Muncie - Bib...
Today we talk with The Rev. Peggy Muncie, retired priest in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina Questions for reflections this week? - What if you were called to do something that no one of your gender or race was a part of? - How do y...
27 min
112
Women in Ministry - The Rev. Dr. Sarah Rieth - ...
Today we talk with The Rev. Dr. Sarah Rieth, Priest Associate for Justice Ministries at St. Paul's Cathedral Buffalo, NY Questions for reflections this week? - What if you were called into ministry but could not actually serve in that m...
34 min
113
Women in Ministry - The Rev. Annwyn Myers - Bib...
Today we talk with the Rev. Annwyn Myers, a retired priest. Questions for reflections this week? - What ministries can you be involved with? - What women's voices have been important to you? Links mentioned in today's episode: -All...
29 min
114
Women in Ministry - Jerusalem Greer - Bible Lov...
Today we talk with Jerusalem Greer, Staff Officer for Evangelism for the Episcopal Church Questions for reflections this week? - Where is God calling you and have you cried out to God for clarity and comfort? - How can we encourage our...
35 min
115
Women in Ministry - The Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves...
Today we talk with The Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves, Associate Rector at St. Paul's Winston-Salem Questions for reflection this week: - Have you heard God calling you in a specific way? - How is God calling you to use your voice? Links m...
33 min
116
Women in Ministry - Emily Evans - Bible Love Po...
Today we talk with Emily Evans, wife, mother. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we support the spouses of clergy? - What are ways you can engage in ministry? Links mentioned in today's episode: - The Catestics of the Go...
25 min
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Women in Ministry - Mary Jo Van Zandt - Bible L...
Today we talk with Mary Jo Van Zandt, wife and mother of clergy folks. Questions for reflection this week: - How do you find your own ministry? - Where is God calling you to serve? The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, li...
26 min
118
Women in Ministry - The Rt. Rev Anne Hodges-Cop...
Today we talk about Bishop Hodges-Copple ministry as a priest, bishop, and mother. Questions for reflection this week: - Where have you seen a woman in ministry in your life? Do you remember the first time you saw a female priest? -...
32 min
119
Summer's Coming - Bible Love Podcast
Today we talk about where we've been these past 18 months, and what's coming up over the summer. Questions for reflection this week: - How has your engagement with scripture changed these past 18 months? - How can we practice rest and ...
22 min
120
An Endless Line (2 Kings 11-25) - Bible Love Po...
Today we talk about an endless line of kings who can't seem to get it right, and how that ultimately leads to our total destruction. Questions for reflection this week: - What can we learn from an endless line of failure? - What do we ...
26 min
121
The Long Haul (1 Kings 17 - 2 Kings 10) - Bible...
Today we're joined by John Burruss, rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Ala. We talk about prophets, care for the poor, disease, and healing that doesn't always come on our terms. Questions for reflection this week: ...
27 min
122
Inherited Brokenness (1 Kings 12-16) - Bible Lo...
Today we're joined by Carmen Germino, rector of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Davidson, N.C. We talk about extra kings, generational brokenness, and God's discipline. Questions for reflection this week: - What can we learn about our o...
26 min
123
Discernment and Faithfulness (1 Kings 1-11) - B...
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...
27 min
124
Love and Loyalty (1&2 Kings) - Bible Love Podcast
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...
32 min
125
Giving Vent to the Spirit (The Rev. Paul Aberna...
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...
29 min