Today we're joined by the Rt. Rev. Scott Mayer, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas and provisional bishop of the Episcopal Church in North Texas (Alan's bishop!). As we take a break between Joshua and Judges, we talk about t...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Dixon Kinser, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. As we wrap up Joshua, we talk about real estate contracts, ancient trash talk, faithful outsiders, and how Jesus changes our relations...

Today we continue our march through Joshua, looking at conquest, consequences, and God's presence in the fight. Questions for reflection this week: - How can we rest in the assurance that God is with us in the hard times? - What does i...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Greg Farrand, Episcopal priest and Executive Director of Second Breath. We jump into the first five chapters of Joshua, preparing to enter the Promised Land! We talk about genocide, prostitution, and a God ...

Today we dive into Joshua, with a great overview by the Very Rev. Cynthis Briggs Kittredge (Dean of Seminary of Southwest). We talk about how we understand Biblical history, how we wrestle with hard parts of the Bible, and how God remains f...

Today we're celebrating one year of Bible Love! We look back at where we've been, what we've learned, and what we're excited to do next! Questions for reflection this week: - How has your relationship with scripture changed over the pas...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Allison Sandlin Liles. Allison is Priest-in-Charge of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Hurst, Texas (Alan's neighbor!), and editor of Grow Christians (a community of Christians practicing faith at home). B...

Today we are joined by the Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, the Presiding Bishop's Staff Officer for Church Planting! We talk about succession planning, leading for a future we may not get to see, and how we follow God even when we don't know w...

Today we talk about blessings and curses, returning to relationship, and choosing life. Questions for reflection this week: - How do I make time and space in my life for repentance and return? - How do I keep the Word close to me?...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Ian Lasch, and we talk about Deuteronomic Code! We talk about our penchant for idolatry, God's desire for holiness, and how all of this is set up to help orient us toward generosity for God and our neighbors. ...

Today we're talking about God's love! Moses reminds the Israelites that they (and we) are all a part of the covenant, regardless of time and space. And we're also reminded of our penchant for idolatry, and how we love because God first love...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Furman Buchanan, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Greenville, S.C. We talk about our need to remember our story, God's unfailing love for us, and how our ministry is always pointing beyond anything we...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Alexis Carter Thomas! Alexis helps walk us through Deuteronomy, situating the book in the larger narrative, and helping us find our place in the story. Questions for reflection this week: - What does it me...

Today we're joined by the Official Episcopal Visitor of Bible Love, the Rt. Rev. Brian Cole. Bishop Cole serves the Diocese of East Tenessee. Before we pick up with Deuteronomy next week, we wanted to take some time out to talk about how...

Today we talk about changes, trusting God, and how to plan for what comes next. Questions for reflection this week: - How do I prepare for changes in my life? - How can I practice trust in God, even when it is hard to trust? Links m...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Nicholas Beasley, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Columbia, S.C. (and former rector of Mary Balfour's parish!). We talk about God's emotions, the Israelites fickleness, and how we respond when thin...

Today we start the journey into the wilderness! We talk about waiting, listening for God, and how we trust. Questions for reflection this week: - How can I redeem the times I'm called to wait? - How can I trust that I'm hearing from Go...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Kyle Martindale, rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Pearl River, N.Y., and host of the Episcopal Priest Explains podcast. We talk about offerings, being set apart, and getting ready for the journey! ...

Today we're together, IN PERSON! We're recording from the nave at Resurrection, Greenwood, and we talk about brokenness, restoration, community, and blessing. And Alan shares some exciting news! Questions for reflection this week: - ...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley, who serves as Canon for Formation (amongst other things) in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. We talk about the priesthood, the proper ordering or worship, and finding our rol...

Today we jump into the first two chapters of Numbers, where we see a census, a master-planned community, and a God of order. Questions for reflection this week: - How do I know when God is speaking to me? What is God sp...

Today we're joined by our first repeat guest, Dr. Tony Hopkins! Tony helps walk us through Numbers, situating the book in the larger narrative, and helping us find our place in the story. Click here to view Tony's notes on Numbers. Befor...

Today we're joined by the most special guest, the Rev. Polk Van Zandt! If you recognize that last name, its because he's the father of our very own Mary Balfour! Before we pick up with Numbers next week, we wanted to take some time out t...

Today we wrap up our study of Leviticus. looking at the blessings and consequences of our union with, and obedience to, God. We look at how these chapters in Leviticus are reflected in Jesus, Pentecost, and our work of reconciliation. Qu...

Today we're joined by the Rev. Greg Millikin, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in New Lenox, Illinois. We talk about God's amazing love for us, our call to love one another, the importance of wrestling with (and taking seriously) scripture,...