Standing Under the Word is a preaching podcast produced by South Church in Andover, MA. Every week we'll share the Sunday sermon in full plus a short additional conversation with the preacher. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider leaving us a review! Thanks to www.bensound.com for the intro mu…
Dana speaks with Alex about her sermon from last Sunday, and about whether Lent is supposed to be so depressing and difficult.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Exodus 24:12-18 and the mountaintops and valleys of life.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaching on Sirach 15:15-17 and the ways we choose "life" or "death."
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Micah 6:1-8 and how we might move forward in these days of strained relationships.
Dana and Alex talk about Alex's sermon on the Beatitudes and wrestling with Jesus' naming of specific people as blessed.
Dana and Alex talk about Dana's sermon on 1 Corinthians 10 and how we are to be in relationship with one another when we disagree.
"Blessed are Who?" - February 2, 2020 by South Church Andover
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and what it means to be "called together" in this divisive times.
Alex and Dana talk about Jesus' baptism and Alex's sermon from last Sunday. Plus a little bit about New Year's Resolutions.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Matthew 3:13-17 and how Jesus baptism reminds of our call to seek "kinship" with one another.
Alex speaks with Dana about her sermon on "peace." Plus: They talk a little about Mary and Alex's Christmas shopping.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Luke 1:26-38 and finding "peace in pieces."
Alex sits down with Jenn to talk about Dana's sermon on Matthew 13:1-9 and what it means to be people who sow seeds like God. (Also, a little about Cher.)
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Matthew 13:1-9 and on God, the reckless sower.
Dana speaks with Alex about his sermon on John 8:2-11, how our words come to shape our reality, and what love looks like in public.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on John 8:2-11 and on Jesus' surprise gift of love.
Dana and Alex talk about Dana's sermon on 1 John 4:16-21, what it means to "embody love," and how we balance God's love with the Bible's talk of "fearing God."
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on 1 John 4:16-21 and challenges us to "embody love."
Dana and Alex sit down to talk about her sermon on Jesus and the fig tree. How many second chances are too many? music by scottholmesmusic.com
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Luke 13:6-9 and 2nd (and 3rd) chances. music by scottholmesmusic.com
Alex and Dana sit down to talk about his sermon on Acts 4 and what it means to have ground shaking, bold faith. (Also: They try a new intro.)
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on ground-shaking, bold faith in his sermon on Acts 4:23-31.
Jenn Murray sits down with Alex to talk about her sermon on Revelation 21:1-5.
Jenn Murray preaches on Revelation 21:1-5 and getting on board with God's work in the world.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Luke 5:17-26, and the Holy Interruptions God uses to draw our attention elsewhere.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Luke 5:17-26 and "Holy Interruptions."
Rev. Alex Shea Will and Dana talk about Alex's sermon on Deborah and what it means to "walk the walk."
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on the story of Deborah from Judges 4 and "walking the walk."
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on the theme of Bold Faith and the story of Esther.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Luke 14:25-33 and being prepared.
Guest preacher, and church member, Emily Strong, preaches on Matthew 13:24-30 and the weeds and wheat that grow within each one of us.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on the challenges of pruning the good part of the vines.
Rev. Dana and Alex talk about Dana's sermon and "obstructed views" in life.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh explores how our faith can, at times, have a partially obstructed view.
Who is our neighbor? On Sunday, we looked at this through the lenses of Isaiah and Jesus as we heard a Good Word from Tim Smith, a member of our congregation.
SC member Carol-Georgine West preaches a sermon on perspective with wonderful imagery, laughter, and reflection.
Dana and Alex talk about what it means to plant "wheat" instead of "weeds" and the impact it has on our lives, our families, and the world.
Are you sowing weeds or sowing wheat? Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Matthew 13:23-30.
This week, we take worship to the park as Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on the parable of the lost sheep.
In this week's talkback, Dana and Alex talk about labels, demon possession in the Bible, and what to do with past mistakes.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Luke 8:26-39 and what to do with the labels put on us by others.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Romans 5: 1-5 at South Church in Andover.
South Church Pastor Emeritus Rev. Calvin Mutti celebrates Pentecost at South Church in Andover.
"What's Going On In Revelation? " Talkback - June 2, 2019 by South Church Andover
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 at South Church in Andover.
Jenn Murray preaches on Revelation 21:10, 22-25 at South Church in Andover.
Revs. Dana and Alex spend this week's podcast talking about procrastination and God's grace. Their convo is based on a recent NYTimes article: Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control.
Three South Church confirmands reflect on their journey to Confirmation Day.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh talks with Alex about her sermon on John 21. Also: They introduce a new portion of the podcast where they each bring a news story to talk about.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on an exchange between Jesus and Peter. "Do you love me?"
Guest Rev. Louis Mitchell preaches on vulnerability, openness, and welcome.