About this episode

The episode discusses the readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, focusing on Israel's nation-building and Christian identity.

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time— including God’s efforts to build Israel into a nation and St. Paul’s call for Christians in Rome to remember their royal identity. You can find the first episode of Sunday School’s season about Romans here: An introduction to Romans . This episode is sponsored by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit. This August, leaders like you from across the Church will gather for three incredible days. Learn more at amazingparish.org/pillar Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:20. Reading 1 - Exodus 19: 2-6a Psalm 100: 1-2, 3, 5 Reading 2 - Romans 5: 6-11 Gospel - Matthew 9: 36—10:8 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: The Pillar Podcast

Guests: Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, Kate Olivera

Topics covered

• Bible readings
• Christian identity
• Israel as a nation
• St. Paul
• Ordinary Time
• Leadership Summit

Sponsors

Amazing Parish Leadership Summit

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: An introduction to Romans

Places: Israel, Rome

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