The podcast where two irreverent pastors explore the Bible using the Revised Common Lectionary while doing their best to be unsanctimonious.
Rev. Jonathon Clinesmith and Rev. Mark Jardine
In this episode pastors Mark and Jonathon start off talking about food and end up talking about strength, weakness, humility, and what it means to be a mature follower of Jesus Christ.
In this episode pastors Mark and Jonathon talk about what it means to live like Jesus could come back at any moment.
In this action packed episode pastors Mark and Jonathon talk a little bit about physical relationships and a lot about freedom.
In this episode, pastors Jonathon and Mark discuss the "secret plan" of God that Paul reveals in Ephesians regarding Jews and Gentiles.
Simeon and Anna had been waiting for a long time to see the Messiah. In this episode, pastors Mark and Jonathon talk about how the wait was worth it.
In this episode pastors Mark and Jonathon discuss the importance of being divine echoes reverberating the love of Christ out into the world.
To rejoice means to be filled with joy. It's something the Bible commands in the New Testament, but is it realistic? In this episode, pastors Mark and Jonathon do their best to answer that question.
In this episode Pastors Mark and Jonathon look at what it means to "prepare the way" for the coming of the Lord, and look forward to a very special time in the church year: Advent.
In this episode, Pastors Mark and Jonathon talk about where hope comes from, and how that enables us to live life in a fearless way.
In this episode, pastors Mark and Jonathon talk about fun stuff: the Apocalypse! Sort of...
In this episode Mark and Jonathon discuss how God's gravity works, especially in the area of justice.
In this episode, Pastor Mark and Jonathon break down the idea of legacy, and discover that what we pass on is important.
In this episode, Mark and Jonathon discuss "hessed"- that is, the steadfast love of God.
Pastors Mark and Jonathon reflect on Paul and the idea of the fully Christian life- and the life of a leader-being lived out by reflecting the risen Christ.
In this episode, Pastors Mark and Jonathon explore the what Jesus really wants out of his followers while stumbling over how to pronounce the name of an ancient city.
In this episode Pastor's Mark and Jonathon explore the idea of what it means to be invited in by God, and the implications of rejecting God's invitation.
In this episode we learn about the link between judgment and reconciliation, and consider the consequences this has for both "sinners" and (allegedly) righteous people.
Pastors Mark and Jonathon explore the idea of authority and discover that it has a surprising link to repentance.
In this episode pastors Jonathon and Mark explore the concept of manna, chains, and looking back at the past instead of to the future.
We may not have Pharaoh's army on our tail, but we all find ourselves in times of crisis. In this episode, pastors Mark and Jonathon explore what it means for God to be present in the midst of uncertainty.
In this episode, Pastor Mark and Pastor Jonathon come to a shocking conclusion: God might just be calling us to love people the same way God loves us: unconditionally...
Mark and Jonathon explore the unexpected nature of the people God calls to act as rescuers.
The pastors explore what it means to be truly transformed, and how transformation can't just stop with self but has to work itself out through community.
In this episode Jonathon and Mark come to the conclusion that Jesus is always leading us towards reconciliation, and that there may actually be some spiritual truth to the idea that it isn't always right to be right. For daily Scripture readings and other resources, check out unsanctimonious.com !
In this week's episode Mark and Jonathon try to unravel the mystery of whether or not salvation can be earned, and what our good works have to do with it all.
Mark and Jonathon tackle a Scripture modern readers might find a bit troubling, and in so doing discover that being faithful doesn't always mean escaping consequences.
It turns out Jesus doesn't just want us to have nice lives or act as our painkiller. Mark and Jonathon explore what it really means to know God's presence in the midst of pain.
The pastors explore what it means to be fully known by God, and how that knowledge might impact the way we try to know others.
Mark and Jonathon explore the correlation between faith, conflict, family systems, and try to put the "fun" in "dysfunction."
Mark and Jonathon dive deep into the mystery of a God who offers to carry our burdens and exactly what that means for those living in a society that demands we carry them ourselves.
Pastors Mark and Jonathon explore the difference between belief and trust, reflect on God's steadfast love, and talk about why what we put our trust in MATTERS.
In this episode Pastor's Mark and Jonathon dive into the concept of fear, and what should make us truly afraid.
Mark and Jonathon explore Romans 5:1-8 and discover that, despite appearances, we have a good reason to have hope.
Jonathon and Mark explore Psalm 8 and discover that the average human being might be a lot more special than you think.