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What does it mean to follow a God who fights? In this chapter of God Is a Grunt, we confront the paradox of the Divine Warrior—Yahweh as defender and destroyer, Jesus as both God and grunt—wrestling with Scripture's most unsettling vision of holy violence. With Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III, co-author of God Is a Warrior, we trace the motif from Exodus to Revelation and explore how Christians today can face the Bible's hardest edges without flinching. This is an honest, unguarded conversation for believers who want to reckon with power, justice, and faith in the heat of battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do Christians owe veterans and other military neighbors? A sharp, honest conversation on Joshua, policing, and responsibility. From “serve and protect” to the limits of “civility” and the promise of nonviolent action, this episode reframes justice in the post–George Floyd era. In this episode, we confront the Hebrew Bible's hardest texts with help from Russell Johnson of the University of Chicago. Join Grunt Works in this candid, thoughtful guide to power, privilege, and Scripture in public life. Support Grunt Works Your purchase helps support our mission to build a better theology for those who serve;
Readings: Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does it really cost to lead? In this chapter of God Is a Grunt, we journey alongside Moses, the reluctant leader whose entire life became an act of sacrifice—leaving behind home, status, and even his own dreams to serve a people in the wilderness. With insight from Girardian scholar Dr. Cris Haw, we explore how sacrifice often demands more than ritual offerings—it calls for the surrender of control, comfort, and sometimes even reputation. This is a story not just for the faithful, but for anyone who has carried the weight of responsibility in service to others. Don't miss the next chapter in the #GruntGod series next week, subscribe on Spotify or wherever you listen. Even better, help us build a community grounded in faith, service, and moral clarity:
Readings: Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this first episode, I speak with Rev. David Peters, Prior of the Hospitallers of St Martin and author of Post-Traumatic Jesus, about Cain and Moral Pain as part of our 13-part Season Pass edition of God Is a Grunt. Don't miss the next chapter in the #GruntGod series next week, subscribe on Spotify or wherever you listen. Even better, help us build a community grounded in faith, service, and moral clarity:
Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21. TL;DR: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass for just $13! Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Readings: Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Readings: Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textReadings: Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-9; Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 22:19-28; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-35; Romans 8:14-17; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26.From the TRNG Room: Dez the Jailer Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29.From the TRNG Room: Lydia the Purple Seller Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8. From the TRNG Room: Holy Family Inaugurals Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35. Further Reading: FW-H3898 (fight) Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a text Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-43. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a text Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26.From the TRNG Room:Who is the Bramble King? Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textReadings: Isaiah 6:1-13; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11. Thank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textReadings: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40. Thank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textReadings: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Luke 4:14-21.From the TRNG Room:Inaugurals Thank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a text Thank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22. From the TRNG Room:Luke 3Rakes Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Send us a textReadings: Micah 5:2-5; Psalm 80:1-7; Luke 1:39-55. From the TRNG Room;Jesus and Mary's Inaugurals Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Audio from my December 10, 2024, #GIJustice testimony before the Oregon Senate Veterans Committee. For video, transcript, and links go to gijustice.com/blog/orla-testimony. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18. From the TRNG Room;What was Jesus' Name?Rakes Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6. From the TRNG Room;Philippians Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; Luke 21:25-36From the TRNG Room;What was Jesus' real name? Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 93; John 18:33-37. Christ “the King”From the TRNG Room;Christ the “King” Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Subscriber-only episodeReadings: Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Mark 13:1-8. Thank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Mark 12:38-44. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
No readings, just a little update to let you know Logan and Tim have just been catching their breath. Episodes to resume soon, thanks for listening! Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: Psalm 4; Daniel 10:2-19; 1 John 2:26-28. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: Psalm 4; Daniel 9:1-19; 1 John 2:18-25. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: Psalm 135; Isaiah 26:1-15; Mark 12:18-27. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: Psalm 135; Daniel 6:1-28; 1 John 2:12-17. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: Psalm 135; Daniel 3:1-30; 1 John 2:3-11. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
Readings: Psalm 133; Daniel 2:24-49; John 12:44-50. Support the showThank you for falling in to First Formation. If you like what you've heard, you can participate in one of the three following ways; Support the podcast or subscribe to First Forward. Become a co-host by recording a lectionary reading. Record and send prayer requests of a minute or less. Semper Familia!
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