GoodTheology

When you feel like the world or your life is swallowing you up, when you feel like you have no idea of what to do next, or when you feel yourself on the brink of utter defeat, what do you do? It is a question we can only begin to tackle on this episode of GoodTheology. The scripture used to help tackle this question comes from First Kings 19:2-15a from the Common English Bible (CEB). The scriptures can be accessed online here: https://bit.ly/3y4ZV5i As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them through this podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Please remember to rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service.

How can we understand faith? For such a small word it seems to have such a mammoth impact on our lives. It is a question we can only begin to tackle on this episode of GoodTheology. The scripture used to help tackle this question comes from Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; and John 10:22-30. The scriptures can be accessed online here: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo_3_2 As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them through this podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Please remember to rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service.

How do we handle emptiness? How do we handle our lives when we walk into a tomb, into a place where emptiness resides? It is a question we can only begin to tackle on this episode of GoodTheology. The scripture used to help tackle this question comes from the Gospel according to John , chapter 20, verses 1-18 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB). As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them through this podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The poem used in this episode of GoodTheology comes from DoctorWho, Season 10, Episode 6: “Goodness is not goodness that seeks advantage. Good is good in the final hour, in the deepest pit without hope, without witness, without reward. Virtue is only virtue in extremis. This is what he believes, and this is the reason above all, I love him. My husband. My madman in a box. My Doctor.” Please remember to rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service.

Why did Jesus have to die? Is His death necessary for the Christian faith and why is it important for us? These questions and more are answered in this Easter episode of GoodTheology. The scripture for this episode comes from the Letter to the Hebrews, chapter 10, verses 16-25 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB). As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them through this podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Please remember to rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service.

Welcome to the First Week of Advent!!! Our scripture this episode comes from the Gospel of Luke 21:34-36 and is read from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo047 As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Also, please rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service. Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Our scripture this episode comes from the Gospel of Mark 13:1-8 and is read from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo046 As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Also, please rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service. Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Our scripture this episode comes from Job 42:1-6,10-17 and is read from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo045 As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Also, please rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service. Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Our scripture this episode comes from Mark 10:35-36 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo044 As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Also, please rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service. Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode we tackle one of the most difficult topics in Christianity, marriage and divorce. Our scripture this episode comes from Mark 10:2-12 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo043 As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Also, please rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service. Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode we learn about our pride and its theological implications on approaching God. Our scripture this episode comes from James 5:13-20. They are read from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo042 Also on this episode we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if you need to read the Bible if you don't believe in God. As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Also, please rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service. Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode of GoodTheology, a listener's question had us so intrigued that it totally sidelined our sermon and scripture reading and we called in reinforcements to tackle it. One of our listeners asks us, why do call-and-response prayers matter, and what if the prayers we hear are in a language we don't understand? It's a great complex question—and one that could take weeks to answer—but Fr. Jeremy tries to give it a go with our special guest, Chaplain Josh Jeffreys. As always we first center ourselves and our intensions with the following prayer: Our Ears To Hear You. Our Eyes to See You. Our Behavior to Share You. Glory be to you God. Source of All-Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode we learn about our pride and its theological implications on approaching God. Our scripture this episode comes from Mark 7:24-37. They are read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo040 Also on this episode we answer a question from a listener who wants to know about attending church. As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode we get back to basics and talk about "good" theology and the purpose of the podcast. Our scripture this episode comes from Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. They are read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo039 As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this special episode of GoodTheology we forgo our message and welcome both Sam Mitchell, the pastor of Chesapeake City UMC, and Joshua Jeffreys, the Jewish chaplain at the University of Richmond as we delve into the important and powerful topic of manna—bread from heaven. Our scripture this episode comes from Exodus 16:11-15 and John 6:28-35. They are read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo038 As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This episode's theme comes from the Gospel according Mark 6:30-32 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo037 This episode is sectioned into two parts. In the first half of this episode, our message is provided by Father Jeremy. In the second half Fr. Jeremy is joined by Pastor Sam Mitchel (of Chesapeake City UMC) to go down the rabbit hole in discussing the scripture. As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This episode's theme comes from the Epistle to the Hebrews 11:8-16 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo036 This episode is sectioned into three parts. In the first part, our message is provided by Father Jeremy. In the second part Fr. Jeremy and Chaplain Josh Jeffreys (23:45) go down the rabbit hole in discussing this episode's theme and in the third part we are led through the spiritual practice of Gratitude (40:00). As Always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This episodes theme comes from the Book of Job 38:1-11 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. A text of this episode's scripture is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo035 This episode is sectioned into three parts. In the first part, our message is provided by Father Jeremy. In the second part Fr. Jeremy and Pastor Sam go down the rabbit hole in discussing this episode's theme and in the third part we are led through the spiritual practice of grateful awareness. As Always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This episodes theme comes from 2nd Corinthians 4:16-18. It is read from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translation and is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo034 This episode is sectioned into three parts. In the first part, our message is provided by Father Jeremy. In the second part we are guided through the spiritual practice of breathing through prayer and then in the third part Fr. Jeremy and Pastor Sam go down the rabbit hole in discussing this episode's theme. As Always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

In honor of the Feast of the Pentecost, on this episode of GoodTheology we talk about Change. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from the Acts of the Apostles (2:1-21). It is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation and is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo033 We would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

In honor of the Feast of the Ascension, on this episode of GoodTheology we talk about the Ascension of Jesus. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from both the Gospel of Luke (24:48-53) and the Acts of the Apostles (1:6-11). It is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation and is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo032 We would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode of GoodTheology we take a look at the concept of Love—specifically the kind of love Jesus commands us to show. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from the Gospel of John (15:9-17). It is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation and is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo031 As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode of GoodTheology we take a look at the concept of Truth. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from the Gospel of John (15:1-8). It is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation and is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo030 As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode of GoodTheology we take a look at the concept of faith. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from the Gospel of John (10:11-18). It is read from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translation and is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo029 This episode's message was inspired by a question posed to us this week so as always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode of GoodTheology we take a look at the nature of sin. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from the First Epistle of John (3:1-7). It is read from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translation and is available online at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo028 Also on this episode we answer a question sent to us from one of our listeners. As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode of GoodTheology we take a look at a familiar Christian worship tradition, the "passing of the peace." This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from the Gospel of John (20:19-23). It is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation available at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo027 As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this special Easter episode of GoodTheology we take a look at Christ's death and wonder what it might be a victory for. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from portions of Psalm 22 (v1-2,29-31) and the Gospel of Matthew (27:45-54). It is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation available at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo026 As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life This week, in honor of Easter we use a different prayer than normal for our centering. This episode's prayer is: "In the name of one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who by dying on the Cross, conquered sin and death and all that wishes to bring us down. Amen."

On this episode of GoodTheology we take a refreshed look on our epic holiday of Palm Sunday. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy and our scripture comes from the Gospel of John (12:12-19). It is read from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation available at: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo025 As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you heard or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life

On this episode of GoodTheology before the message, we take the first few minutes to talk about a spiritual practice of fasting. As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you heard or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com This episode's message is provided by Pastor Sam. This episode's scripture comes from the Gospel of Matthew (6:16-18) and is read from the New Revised Standard Version translation. 16 “And whenever you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so as to show others that they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

On this episode of GoodTheology before the message, we take the first few minutes to talk about a spiritual practice of prayer and breathing. As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you heard or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy. A link for this episode's scripture can be found online here: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo023 and comes from the Ephesians (2:1-10). It is read from the Common English Bible translation. Our centering prayer for the podcast is: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

On this episode of GoodTheology before the message, we take the first few minutes to explain the spiritual practice of "Imaginative Prayer" and how to go about trying to do it. As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you heard or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy. A link for this episode's scripture can be found online here: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo022 and comes from the Book of Exodus (20:1-17). It is read from the Common English Bible translation. Our centering prayer for the podcast is: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This week we had a listener ask us about who the "we" is here at GoodTheology! If you're also interested in working with us please let us know! As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you heard or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy. A link for this episode's scripture can be found online here: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo021 and comes from the Book of Genesis (17:1-7, 15-16) and is read from the NRSV translation. Our centering prayer for the podcast is: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This week we try to answer a great question from a listener about what we might desire God to appear as in a modern kids movie. As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you heard or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy. A link for this episode's scripture can be found online here: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo020 and comes from both the Gospel of Mark (1:9-13) and 1st Peter (3:18-22) and is being red from the NRSV translation. Our centering prayer for the podcast is: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This week we jump right into our message as we prepare for Ash Wednesday and of Lent. As always, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you heard or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com. This episode's message is provided by Father Jeremy. A link for this episode's scripture can be found online here: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo019 and comes from both the Gospel of Mark (9:2-9) and Paul's 2nd letter to the Corinthians (4:3-6) and is being red from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. Our centering prayer for the podcast is: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This week we take some time at the beginning to clarify a point about the "body" and "blood" of Jesus during Eucharist. If you'd like to skip ahead, we begin the message around the 5:00 time. Please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you heard or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit our website to submit a question. Today's message was provided by Father Jeremy. A link for this episode's scripture can be found online here: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo018 and comes from the Gospel of Mark 1:29-39 from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. The centering prayer for today's episode is: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This week we had two great questions from our listeners. If you'd like to skip ahead, we begin the message around the 10:00 time. Please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you heard or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit our website to submit a question. Today's message was provided by Father Jeremy. A link for this episode's scripture can be found online here: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo017 and comes from 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 from the Common English Bible (CEB) translation. The centering prayer for today's episode is: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This week we didn't have any questions submitted so we went right into our message. But please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you heard or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them on the podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit our website to submit a question. Today's message was provided by Father Jeremy. A link for this episode's scripture can be found online here: http://bit.ly/goodtheo016 and comes from the book of Jonah 3:1-5, 10 from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translation. The centering prayer for today's episode is: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Beginning this episode, at the top of each episode, we take one or two questions submitted over the course of the coming weeks and seek to answer them on the show. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit our website to submit a question. Today's message was provided by Fr. Jeremy. A link for this episode's scripture can be found online here: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo015 and comes from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 from the Common English Bible translation. The centering prayer for today's episode is: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This episode was recorded for a live audience at the 2021 Q Christian Fellowship conference on Wednesday, January 6th. This episode by coincidence was being recorded during the insurrection at the United States Capitol. Fr. Jeremy and the audience were unaware of the circumstances that were transpiring while the recording was happening. Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered together under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one God and Creator of us all; to whom be dominion and glory, now and forever. (Prayer for Peace; BCP, 815) Beginning next episode, at the top of each episode, we will take one or two questions submitted over the course of the coming weeks and seek to answer them on the show. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit our website to submit a question. The scripture for this week's episode is from Mark 1:4-11 and be found online here: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo014 Let us pray: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Happy New Year friends of GoodTheology! January 1 is the Feast of the Holy Name! Today's message was provided by Fr. Jeremy. A link for this episode's scripture can be found online here: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo013 and comes from Numbers 6:22-27; Philippians 2:5-11; and Luke 2:15-21. The centering prayer for today's episode is: Almighty and everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Merry Christmas This episode's scripture comes from Luke 2:1-20. A link for the scripture is available here: http://bit.ly/GoodTheo012 This message from GoodTheology was delivered by Rev. Jeremy Means-Koss. The centering prayer for today's episode is: Almighty and everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at GoodTheology.life

This episode's scripture comes from Luke 1:26-38, 46-55. A link for the scripture is available here: http://bit.ly/GoodTheology011 This message from GoodTheology was delivered by Rev. Sam Mitchell of Chesapeake City UMC, in Chesapeake City, MD. CCUMC can be found found online at https://chesapeakecityumc.com Almighty and everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at GoodTheology.life

This episode's scripture comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. A link for the scripture is available here: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo010 This message from GoodTheology was delivered by Rev. Jeremy Means-Koss. The centering prayer for today's episode is: Almighty and everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at GoodTheology.life

The centering prayer for today's episode is: Almighty and everlasting God: our Ears to hear you; our eyes to see you; our behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. This episode's scripture comes from 2 Peter 3:10-15a and Mark 1:1-8. A link for scriptures is available here: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo009 This message from GoodTheology was delivered by Rev. Jeremy Means-Koss. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, find us online at https://goodtheology.life

We invite you to this coming week's message of “GoodTheology,” a podcast ministry of the GoodTheology project—a mission of ministry to seek, sow, and spread God's kingdom of love here on Earth. We cannot wait for someone else to do later what God has already called us to do here and now. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at GoodTheology.life. Prayer to Center ourselves and our intentions: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Scripture for this Episode: Mark, chapter 13, verses 28 to 32. Using the Common English Bible translation, Jesus said, “Learn this parable from the fig tree. After its branch becomes tender and it sprouts new leaves, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see these things happening, you know that he's near, at the door. I assure you that this generation won't pass away until all these things happen. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will certainly not pass away. “But nobody knows when that day or hour will come, not the angels in heaven and not the Son. Only the Father knows."

Guest preacher, the Rev. Sam Mitchell, senior pastor of Trinity UMC in Chesapeake City, MD, lends his wisdom for this episode of GoodTheology. This week's scripture comes from Matthew 25:31-46 The scripture can be found online @ https://bit.ly/3kQ0G8x GoodTheology is a podcast ministry of the GoodTheology project—a mission of ministry to seek, sow, and spreadGod's kingdom of love here on Earth. We cannot wait for someone else to do later what God has already called us to do here and now. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at GoodTheology.life.

This episode is inspired by the Scriptures of Habakkuk 2:1-4,9-20; James 2:14-26; and Luke 16:19-31. You can find a copy of this episode's scriptures online at: https://bit.ly/3nfJY4a Before we delve into God's Word, let us center ourselves and our intentions. Please say this prayer along with me, the words are also available in the description of this week's episode: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. GoodTheology is a podcast ministry of the GoodTheology project—a mission of ministry to seek, sow, and spread God's kingdom of love here on Earth. We cannot wait for someone else to do later what God has already called us to do here and now. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at https://GoodTheology.life. This episode's sermon is delivered by Rev'd Jeremy Means-Koss.

We invite you to this coming week's message of “GoodTheology,” a podcast ministry of the GoodTheology project—a mission of ministry to seek, sow, and spread God's kingdom of love here on Earth. We cannot wait for someone else to do later what God has already called us to do here and now. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at GoodTheology.life. As is tradition on this podcast, before we delve deeply into God's Word, let us center ourselves and our intentions: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Scripture Readings for this Episode: Joel 1:1-13; Rev. 18:15-24; Luke 14:12-24 [Bible Gateway link] https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joel+1%3A1-13%3B+Rev.+18%3A15-24%3B+Luke+14%3A12-24&version=CEB LUKE 14:12-24 12 Then Jesus said to the person who had invited him, “When you host a lunch or dinner, don't invite your friends, your brothers and sisters, your relatives, or rich neighbors. If you do, they will invite you in return and that will be your reward. 13 Instead, when you give a banquet, invite the poor, crippled, lame, and blind. 14 And you will be blessed because they can't repay you. Instead, you will be repaid when the just are resurrected.” 15 When one of the dinner guests heard Jesus' remarks, he said to Jesus, “Happy are those who will feast in God's kingdom.” 16 Jesus replied, “A certain man hosted a large dinner and invited many people. 17 When it was time for the dinner to begin, he sent his servant to tell the invited guests, ‘Come! The dinner is now ready.' 18 One by one, they all began to make excuses. The first one told him, ‘I bought a farm and must go and see it. Please excuse me.' 19 Another said, ‘I bought five teams of oxen, and I'm going to check on them. Please excuse me.' 20 Another said, ‘I just got married, so I can't come.' 21 When he returned, the servant reported these excuses to his master. The master of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go quickly to the city's streets, the busy ones and the side streets, and bring the poor, crippled, blind, and lame.' 22 The servant said, ‘Master, your instructions have been followed and there is still room.' 23 The master said to the servant, ‘Go to the highways and back alleys and urge people to come in so that my house will be filled. 24 I tell you, not one of those who were invited will taste my dinner.'”

We invite you to this coming week's episode of "GoodTheology," a podcast ministry of the GoodTheology project—a mission of ministry to seek, sow, and spread God's kingdom of love here on Earth. We cannot wait for someone else to do later what God has already called us to do here and now. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at GoodTheology.life Centering Prayer: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Jesus the Incarnate Word, and Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Scripture for this Episode: Wisdom 3:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 5:24-27 (Common English Bible) [from Biblegateway.com] [Wis] 3 The souls of those who do what is right are in God's hand. They won't feel the pain of torment. 2 To those who don't know any better, it seems as if they have died. Their departure from this life was considered their misfortune. 3 Their leaving us seemed to be their destruction, but in reality they are at peace. 4 It may look to others as if they have been punished, but they have the hope of living forever.5 They were disciplined a little, but they will be rewarded with abundant good things, because God tested them and found that they deserve to be with him. 6 He tested them like gold in the furnace; he accepted them like an entirely burned offering. 7 Then, when the time comes for judgment, the godly will burst forth and run about like fiery sparks among dry straw. 8 The godly will judge nations and hold power over peoples, even as the Lord will rule over them forever.9 Those who trust in the Lord will know the truth. Those who are faithful will always be with him in love. Favor and mercy belong to the holy ones. God watches over God's chosen ones. [1 Thes] 13 Brothers and sisters, we want you to know about people who have died so that you won't mourn like others who don't have any hope.14 Since we believe that Jesus died and rose, so we also believe that God will bring with him those who have died in Jesus. 15 What we are saying is a message from the Lord: we who are alive and still around at the Lord's coming definitely won't go ahead of those who have died. 16 This is because the Lord himself will come down from heaven with the signal of a shout by the head angel and a blast on God's trumpet. First, those who are dead in Christ will rise. 17 Then, we who are living and still around will be taken up together with them in the clouds to meet with the Lord in the air. That way we will always be with the Lord. 18 So encourage each other with these words. [John] 24 “I assure you that whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and won't come under judgment but has passed from death into life. 25 “I assure you that the time is coming—and is here!—when the dead will hear the voice of God's Son, and those who hear it will live.26 Just as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself. 27 He gives the Son authority to judge, because he is the Human One.

GoodTheology is a podcast ministry of the GoodTheology project—a mission of ministry to seek, sow, and spread God's kingdom of love here on Earth. We cannot wait for someone else to do later what God has already called us to do here and now. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at GoodTheology.life This episodes scripture comes from the Monday in the 21st week after Penetecost: Sirach 19:4-17; Rev. 11:1-14; Luke 11:14-26 [Link to scripture on BibleGateway] This episode we offer a different approach. Listen to this episode's message and then immediately following, hear the scriptures: the gospel first and then the other two readings. We offer this chance to think on the message we offer you today as you hear the Word. Perhaps it resonates deeply. Perhaps it resonates differently. Consider how God is speaking to you when you hear these scriptures in context of the message preached. Alternatively, if you would like to hear the scripture before listening to the message that is also totally good as well. Feel free to skip ahead to listen to the scriptures and then come back to listen to the message. The time index of the scriptures is 14m45s. Opening Prayer: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you, the Source of All Being, the Incarnate Word, and the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

“GoodTheology,” a podcast ministry of the GoodTheology project—a mission of ministry to seek, sow, and spread God's kingdom of love here on Earth. We cannot wait for someone else to do later what God has already called us to do here and now. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at GoodTheology.life This Episode's Scripture comes from: Sirach 4:20-5:7; Rev. 7:1-8; Luke 9:51-62 [Click here for the Scripture on BibleGateway.com] Please say this prayer along with us: Almighty and Everlasting God: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you, the Source of All Being, the Incarnate Word, and the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Our scripture for this week's episode comes from the Prophet Micah, the Book of Acts, and the Gospel of our Lord according to Luke. The text is made available by Biblegateway.com and comes from the Common English Bible translation. Micah 7:1-7; Acts 26:1-23; Luke 8:26-39 This Episode's Sermon is brought to you by: The Rev'd Jeremy Means-Koss The Opening Prayer: Our Ears to hear you. Our Eyes to see you. Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to God, the Source of All Being, the Incarnate Word, and the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Visit us online at GoodTheology.life