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"How to Be an Apostle" Matthew 9:35-10:8-23 | Episode 263
Jun 9, 2026
39m 46s
"Have Mercy!" Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 | Episode 262
Jun 2, 2026
45m 44s
“Experiencing the Trinity” Matthew 28:16-20 | Episode 261
May 26, 2026
33m 22s
"A Come to Jesus Moment" John 7:37-39 | Episode 260
May 19, 2026
36m 10s
"Unity and Participation" John 17:1-11 | Episode 259
May 12, 2026
41m 27s
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| 6/9/26 | "How to Be an Apostle" Matthew 9:35-10:8-23 | Episode 263 | 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). Questions for Further Discussion Themes and Application How do we recognize God's call even when we feel unprepared?Why might Jesus choose ordinary and imperfect people to carry out ex... | 39m 46s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | "Have Mercy!" Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 | Episode 262 | 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. Questions for Further Discussion Themes and Application Peter suggests that ... | 45m 44s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | “Experiencing the Trinity” Matthew 28:16-20 | Episode 261 | 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. Questions for Further Discussion Themes and Application What does it mean that Jesus commissions imperfect, grieving, and un... | 33m 22s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | "A Come to Jesus Moment" John 7:37-39 | Episode 260 | 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 spiritual life is not simply about inward experience, but about living water fl... | 36m 10s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | "Unity and Participation" John 17:1-11 | Episode 259 | 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. Questions for Further Discussion Themes and Application Jesus prays “that they may be one.” What do you think true unity looks like without erasing individuality?The conversation contrasts “r... | 41m 27s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | "What is the Holy Spirit?" John 14:15-21 | Episode 258 | 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. Questions for Further Discussion Themes and Application What do you think Jesus means wh... | 44m 44s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | "Is Jesus the Only Way?" John 14:1-14 | Episode 257 | 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. Questions for Further Discussion Themes and Application What do you make of the image of “many dwelling places”? Does it speak more to heaven, the soul, community, or all three?... | 38m 20s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | "Rediscovering the Good Shepherd" John 10:1-10 | Episode 256 | 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. Questions for Further Discussion Themes and Application Jesus says the sheep know the shepherd’s voice. What voices most shape your decisions right now, and how do you discern which ones... | 31m 14s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | "The Road to Emmaus" Luke 24:13-35 | Episode 255 | 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? Questions for Further Discussion Themes and Application This story moves from scriptu... | 34m 00s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | "Peace Through Locked Doors" John 20:19-31 | Episode 254 | 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? Questions for Further Discussion Themes and Application What does it mean that resurrection begins behind l... | 42m 09s | ||||||
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| 3/31/26 | "Where's Jesus?" (Easter) John 20:1-18 | Episode 253 | 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! Questions for Further Discussion Themes and Application How does the i... | 41m 34s | ||||||
| 3/28/26 | "Three Holy Days" (The Triduum) | Episode 252 | We’re in the most intense stretch of the Christian story, moving from the table to the tomb! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy unpack the shock of Maundy Thursday’s foot washing, the raw exposure of Good Friday, the silence of Holy Saturday, and the strange, luminous hope of Easter’s first light. Along the way, they wrestle with power and love, guilt and transformation, and what it really means to be human in the shadow of the cross. Holy Land clips from this episode: The Uppe... | 51m 05s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | "Confronted With Kingship" Matthew 21:1-11 (Palm Sunday) | Episode 251 | Palm Sunday isn’t just a parade, it’s a collision! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy unpack Jesus’ deliberate and deeply symbolic entry into Jerusalem, where every detail, from the borrowed donkey to the cloaks on the road, carries theological weight. As Holy Week begins, we're presented with a provocative question: What does it really mean to follow a king whose power looks nothing like the world’s? Read "The Donkey" by G. K. Chesterton Questions for Further Discussion Them... | 36m 24s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | "In a Bind" John 11:1-45 | Episode 250 | In this week's reading, Jesus is warned that his friend is close to death...and he waits two days to help?! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explore Jesus’ deep friendships, the meaning of resurrection, the place of grief and doubt in faith, and the powerful invitation to be “unbound” from the forces that keep us trapped in spiritual tombs. Questions for Further Discussion: Themes and Application How does this story reveal Jesus not only as teacher or miracle worker, but as ... | 54m 31s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | "Blind But Now I See" John 9:1-41 | Episode 249 | Buckle up! This week's scripture feels more like a play in 7 acts than a Sunday snippet! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy dissect the story of Jesus healing a man born blind. Together, they muse about what this reveals about family systems and the effect of community, how this ties into baptism, and what it looks like to experience gradual enlightenment on our faith journey. Questions for Further Discussion: Themes and Application What does the man’s journey from calling Jes... | 50m 20s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | "Woman at the Well" John 4:5-42 | Episode 248 | Thirsty? This week, Jesus offers a drink that quenches forever. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy look at the story of the Samaritan woman at the well and discuss how Jesus satisfies our thirst, how he reaches across boundaries, and how this event mirrors some of the Bible's oldest stories. Father Peter's Vlog 10.8.19 (Holy Land Pilgrimage Day 6): Holy Land Pilgrimage Playlist Themes and Application Why do you think John places this story right after Nicodemus? What contra... | 44m 04s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | "The Patron Saint of Seekers" John 3:1-17 | Episode 247 | Ever wonder why Nicodemus can't seem to understand the teachings of Jesus? Today, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy come to his defense and explain why he is one of the most underrated men in the Bible. Plus, they discuss what it's like to encounter different beliefs that challenge our black and white thinking, why John 3:16 is more than "stadium theology", and how this story reminds us to walk alongside those who are wrestling with their faith. Questions for Further Discussio... | 45m 36s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | “Tested in the Wilderness” Matthew 4:1-11 | Episode 246 | This week's lesson finds Jesus tempted in the wilderness. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss what things in the world tempt us to veer off the path Jesus laid out, what idols we're tempted by, and why we should unlearn what we've traditionally thought about the Devil. Questions for Further Discussion: Themes and Application What does “one does not live by bread alone” reveal about spiritual hunger in a culture that appears materially full?What does it mean to say there... | 48m 26s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | "Fasting & Feasting" (Ash Wednesday) Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 | Episode 245 | On Ash Wednesday, we're forced to confront our mortality in a culture that is afraid to talk about death. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss why this seemingly gloomy occasion is actually one of the most uplifting. Plus, they contemplate what we're attached to and detached from, what giving looks like despite our means, what kind of masks we wear, and how we can reclaim/rethink our reasons for fasting. Questions for Further Discussion: Themes and Application Jesus war... | 42m 49s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | "We Can’t Stay On the Mountain" Matthew 17:1-9 | Episode 244 | This week's reading features a mountaintop experience that's hard to come down from! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explore the Transfiguration and how it's both similar and different from Moses and Elijah's experiences. How do we learn to engage the world after profound spiritual experiences and what brings about transformation? Questions for Further Discussion: Themes and Application Why do you think this moment of radiant glory comes immediately after Jesus predicts suf... | 45m 55s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | "Salt of the Earth/A Light of the World" Matthew 5:13-20 | Episode 243 | This week, Jesus gives a lesson on salt, light, and fulfillment. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy expand on what it means to be the salt of the earth and a light of the world, how we live into being God's image-bearers, and how Jesus isn't presenting a conflict with the Torah but an evolution of it. Questions for Further Discussion: Themes and Application Jesus declares, “You are the salt of the earth” and “You are the light of the world.” What stands out to you about Jesus ... | 47m 04s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | "The Culture of a New Kingdom" Matthew 5:1-12 | Episode 242 | This week, we open the Sermon on the Mount by lingering with the Beatitudes, not as a checklist or virtue chart, but as an immersion into the inner life of Jesus and the culture of the Kingdom of Heaven. Peter Walsh and John Kennedy explore Jesus as the new Moses and the radical reorientation of values that disciples are invited to inhabit. Plus, how does this teaching challenge our concept of happiness? Questions for Further Discussion: Themes and Application The Beatitudes are presented a... | 39m 06s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | "Follow Me" Matthew 4:12-23 | Episode 241 | This week, we find Jesus calling his first disciples. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy dive into just how much these fishermen were leaving behind, why they would follow Jesus, and what life they were taking on by putting aside another. Questions for Further Discussion: Themes and Application The clergy describe this passage as a “hinge” in Matthew’s Gospel. What feels like it is turning or shifting here in Jesus’ story, and why might that matter for how we read what comes n... | 43m 17s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | "What's in a Name?" John 1:29-42 | Episode 240 | In this week's Gospel text, Jesus is named "The Lamb of God" and Simon becomes Cephas/Peter. Elizabeth Garnsey and John Kennedy dive into these different names and the symbolism found in their stories. Plus, John offers a hot take on Anselm's theory of atonement and how it might've been misunderstood all along. Questions for Further Discussion: Themes and Application Names matter deeply in this passage: Jesus is named, Simon is renamed Peter, and John the Baptizer points away from himself. ... | 39m 29s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | "Jesus and John at the Jordan" Matthew 3:13-17 | Episode 239 | If John the Baptist was calling for a baptism of repentance, why did Jesus insist on being baptized? This week, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy focus on the purpose of Jesus' baptism, the importance of it being in the Jordan River, and how this is a story about doing things outside of the establishment. Questions for Further Discussion: Themes and Application The clergy describe Jesus’ baptism as both continuity with John’s movement and a decisive shift away from it. Where ... | 30m 23s | ||||||
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