Podcast appearances and mentions of Peter Walsh

We witness another of Jesus' miraculous healings in today's reading...but the recipient doesn't seem too grateful to be healed. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy reveal a removed Bible verse and discuss what it means to be made well and why our response to grace is so important.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

In this deeply moving and delightfully humorous Mother's Day sermon, explore the profound interconnectedness of humanity through the lens of maternal love, shared memory, and sacred community. Drawing on everything from personal stories and ancient scripture to Strawberry Shortcake and $30 Mayfair chairs, Fr. Peter Walsh reflects on the power of belonging, the joy of giving, and the divine call to love irrationally. This is a message about who we are, how we're knit together, and why community—especially one rooted in love—is more vital than ever.The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Virginia Woolfs endagsroman Mrs Dalloway är en verklig klassiker. Men vad är det som gör den så bra? Karin Nykvist funderar över sin favorit. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna.Vad är det med Mrs Dalloway? Hur kommer det sig att jag bara måste återvända till henne gång på gång, år efter år, att jag tvingar alla mina studenter att läsa om henne och aldrig kan hålla litteraturvetarens förväntade distans utan bara måste förklara för alla som vill eller inte kan undgå att lyssna att hon finns i min absoluta favoritroman?Boken om henne handlar ju inte alls om något häpnadsväckande: en dam promenerar runt i London och ordnar en fest, samtidigt som en krigsveteran, skadad av första världskrigets skyttegravshelvete långsamt rör sig mot sitt självmord i samma stad. Och Mrs Dalloway är inte alls som jag – hoppas jag! Hon är snobbig, konservativ, dömande, arrogant – och inte helt lätt att tycka om. Trots att andra möjligheter fanns har hon valt det säkra livet och gift sig med en lagom ointressant man som gett henne en trygg position i samhällets societet. Själv broderar hon, handlar blommor, arrangerar fester och är – som hennes gamla kärlek Peter syrligt säger – en perfekt värdinna. Ytlig och lätt att glömma, med andra ord.Så varför gör jag inte det?Ja, grejen med Clarissa Dalloway är väl just att hon påminner mig om att den sorts människor som jag just beskrev faktiskt inte existerar: de ytliga, ointressanta, de som inte lämnar några spår. Vi bara tror att de finns. Virginia Woolfs mästerskap ligger i hur hon skriver fram den mänskliga erfarenheten, i all dess komplexitet. I Clarissa Dalloway får jag tillgång till en hel människa – på ett sätt som jag faktiskt inte kan få i verkliga livet. För porträttet av Clarissa tecknas inte bara genom hennes eget medvetande utan genom alla dem hon möter, de som känner henne väl och ser henne genom alla hennes tidigare, yngre versioner, och de som flyktigt korsar hennes väg på gatan.Virginia Woolf struntade blankt i sin samtids förväntningar på hur en roman skulle skrivas. I stället gjorde hon som Clarissa själv: kastade sig ut i den vackra Londonmorgonen och lät läsaren följa med i livet som ständigt pågår – överallt. Så byter romanen perspektiv utan förvarningar, från den promenerande Mrs Dalloway till hennes gamla pojkvän Peter Walsh – som just kommit tillbaka till London från att ganska mediokert ha tjänat det brittiska imperiet i Indien – till ungdomskärleken Sally Seton som blivit Lady och fembarnsmor, till butiksinnehavare, gatuförsäljare och nyfikna flanörer. Och så ger den perspektivet till den svårt sjuke Septimus Smith och hans förtvivlade fru Lucrezia, för att låta det gå tillbaka till Clarissa – och vidare igen. Hon tänker på dem alla och på sig själv – medan de i sin tur betraktar henne – och tänker på sig själva.Allt är relativt: tid, plats, minne, identitet – och människans sinnen och psykologi gör en objektiv upplevelse av världen omöjlig. ”Hon ville inte längre säga om någon människa i världen att hon eller han var det eller det [.…] ville inte säga om sig själv: jagär det eller det” tänker Clarissa. För dum är hon inte, hon vet: allt är i flux. Det enda vi verkligen har är ögonblicket, vårt här och nu. Berättelserna, före och efter-tankarna, den skenbara logiken skapar vi själva. Men det är ögonblicken vi minns, synintrycken, dofterna, ljuden, mötet med den andre.Ögonblick. Ordet återkommer genom romanen – i Eva Åsefeldts översättning hela femtiofyra gånger. För Woolf är det nämligen inte ett ord bland andra, inte en neutral beskrivning av en flyktig stund, utan centralt för hela hennes förståelse av livet. Hon kallar dem ”moments of being” – de ögonblick när livet plötsligt fylls av akut härvaro. De kommer sällan och oväntat. För Clarissa sker det till exempel när hon mitt på förmiddagen lägger av sig sin brosch i sitt sovrum. Woolf skriver att Clarissa: ”kastade sig […] ut i ögonblickets själva kärna, naglade fast det, där – ögonblicket denna förmiddag i juni som vilade under trycket av alla de andra förmiddagarna. Hon såg spegeln, toalettbordet och flaskorna som för första gången, samlade hela sitt jag till en enda punkt (med blicken mot spegeln), såg det späda rosa ansiktet hos den kvinna som samma kväll skulle hålla sin fest; Clarissa Dalloway, hon själv.”Ögonblick som dessa kan, som Runeberg skrev, ”bli hos oss evigt”. Som en annan morgon, mer än trettio år tidigare, när Sally plötsligt kysste henne på en terrass: ”det mest fulländade ögonblicket i hennes liv”.Clarissa återkommer ständigt till denna stund och till den hon var då. Då när alla dörrar till livet fortfarande stod öppna. Då, när hon gjorde slut med Peter Walsh – och kysste Sally. Sedan dess har livets dörrar stängts, en efter en. Har hon valt rätt? Var det rätt att tacka nej till allt det osäkra och otippade - och i stället bli fru Dalloway?Virginia Woolf hade hunnit bli fyrtio när hon skapade sin Clarissa. Hon bodde då tillfälligt i Richmond, där hon och hennes man Leonard hade startat Hogarth Press, mycket för att Virginia skulle ha något att göra – hon led sedan barndomen av bräcklig mental hälsa.Många läsare har funderat på hur mycket av författaren som finns i Mrs Dalloway. Det är lite roligt, för Woolf var knappast någon borgerlig societetsdam som gav fester för konservativa premiärministrar och andra noggrant utvalda medlemmar av societeten. Hon var ju bohem, ganska så fattig, gift med en socialist och uppslukad av konst och litteratur. Mrs Dalloway broderar – Virginia Woolf läste James Joyce. Mrs Dalloway planerar menyer – Virginia Woolf satte texten till T.S. Eliots ”Det öde landet” – som gavs ut som bok på paret Woolfs lilla förlag 1923, samtidigt som Virginia skrev på sin roman.Men jag förstår tanken - för visst finns likheterna där. Clarissa ser och noterar det mesta som har med samtidens sociala spel att göra. Men till skillnad från sin skapare Virginia väljer hon bara att spela med. Kanske är Clarissa Dalloway allt det som Woolf själv hade kunnat bli, om hon inte gjort uppror mot det viktorianska samhälle hennes samtid och stränga far uppfostrade henne till.Och det är väl just i det att vara människa i världen, bland andra människor, som jag och Clarissa – och för den delen Virginia Woolf – möts och är lika varandra. Upptagna med vardagens små planer, fasta i oss själva och våra sinnens och tankars begränsningar medan livet pågår och pågår – och plötsligt slår oss med sin storslagenhet, skönhet och korthet – i varats utsträckta ögonblick.Och alla har vi väl våra egna varianter av Sally Seton-kyssar där någonstans längst inne: minnen som vi vårdar och som kommer att försvinna med oss.En av litteraturens främsta egenskaper är att den får oss att känna igen människor vi aldrig mött. Jag känner igen Clarissa Dalloway – trots att hon är hundra år äldre än jag och bara ett stycke text, en uppfinning. För någonstans är det ju ändå så, att Clarissa Dalloway, ja, det är ju jag.Och du.Karin Nykvistlitteraturvetare och kritikerLitteraturVirginia Woolf: Mrs Dalloway. Översättning: Eva Åsefeldt. Albert Bonniers förlag, 2025.

How do you prepare your friends to carry on when you're gone? In this week's passage, situated between two betrayals, Jesus gives his disciples important advice for continuing his mission together after his death. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss why Jesus' command to “love one another” is different than other commands to love, how we can find freedom from other's opinions of us, and how love can bind a community together.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.orgWant to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

The Fifth Sunday in Lent. What happens when love goes beyond boundaries—beyond reason—and becomes scandalously beautiful? In this powerful and provocative reflection, we explore a moment of biblical PDA—a public display of devotion so intimate, so sensory, and so wild in love that it leaves the room breathless. Join Fr. Peter Walsh in unpacking Mary's radical act of love, the sensuality of spiritual intimacy, and what it means to love like God: prodigal, embodied, and unafraid. You may never look at divine love the same way again.

For Good Shepherd Sunday, the clergy look at Jesus' identities as the shepherd, the slaughtered sheep, and the new altar. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy analyze the story's muddled chronology, the oneness of God, and how Hannukah fits into it all.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

What starts out as a fishing excursion for the disciples turns into a symbolic baptism and fresh start for Peter. This week, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the mystery of the beloved disciple, Peter's role as shepherd, and how this story reflects Peter and John's communities.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Following the resurrection, the disciples have a startling encounter with Jesus...and Thomas has one bad case of FOMO (fear of missing out). Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain how these events commission the community, transform the disciples, and convert Thomas. Plus, how are some of the labels we use (like "Doubting Thomas") a negative thing?Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

April 18, 2025. NEW YORK - Peter Walsh passed away today at 1pm Eastern time. He was a saloon keeper, a musician, a poet, an entrepreneur, an employer, a father, a husband and a friend. But mostly, he was joy wrapped up in a human-shaped package. He was known to us as a track fan and one of the owners of Coogan's Bar just up the street from The Armory. Here, we post the interview we did with him in 2020 just after Coogan's closed for good, an unfortunate victim of the COVID pandemic. Today we bid Peter a fond and tearful farewell and say we'll look forward to meeting him again on the other side of the track. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

No matter how many times we dive into the story of Easter, new insights always rise to the surface. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy highlight an important female witness, a debatable foot race, and a different Easter experience than we're used to. Also, how have we normalized the strangeness of this story?Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

After two years, we're finally releasing a never-before-seen episode of "Rev'd Up for Sunday". Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey walk us through the last three days of Holy Week, exploring what they mean and how we live them out in the church. Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

In this familiar Palm Sunday story, Jesus at last claims his role as the Messiah. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy debate if this is meant to expose the system of empire, what the Pharisees were up to, and if the Church sometimes ends up marching in a different parade than the one Jesus is in.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Mary and Judas sure have some scandalous ways of showing their love for Jesus! This week, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explore how Mary anointing Jesus' feet with perfume was an act of intense love, and how even Judas, who would betray Jesus, loved him. What else can we learn from this surprising event?Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is perhaps the crown jewel of Jesus' teaching. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy point out that, despite how well-known this story is, it's the parable that keeps on giving. What does it say about God's reckless love and why does this message need to be heard by anyone who feels unworthy?Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

If you needed proof that Pilate was a bad man, this story is it! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy tackle some horrific headlines and a parable about finding mercy through manure. Plus, what does this teach us about the patience of God, and where is God during tragedy?Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Today on the show we chat with journalism students about the future of news, the industry, and current events. We also ask their thoughts on trying to enter the industry in a time of shrinking and disappearing newsrooms, and eroding trust. GUESTS CNA instructor Peter Walsh; Madeline Westcott; Mahalia Ardis; Olivia Taylor 

“Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor – it's anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living.” ~ Peter Walsh, Professional Organizer Guest Introduction:  Welcome to Exploring the Seasons of Life: Travel Edition. I'm Cindy MacMillan, your host and the owner of Pangea World Travel Agency, a boutique agency located on the Space Coast of Florida. Today, we're diving into the art of organization with a professional organizer. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to get your home or office in order before a trip, you're in the right place. This episode is all about simple, realistic steps to streamline your packing, manage travel documents, and tackle those ever-growing pre-trip to-do lists. From personal essentials to business priorities, you'll come away with actionable tips to help you feel prepared, focused, and stress-free for your next journey. I'm delighted to introduce Adele LaPointe, whose thoughtful approach to organization transforms even the most daunting tasks into achievable goals. Let's dive in! Adele is a  Professional Organizer and Author. Her business Chaos to Clarity has been teaching overwhelmed people to create organized systems that help them see clarity in their lives for 20 years. Adele is still very passionate about helping people because she has personally seen how being organized can be life-changing.  She likes to share that she was her first client.  Having gone through many different challenges she knows how life's situations can create chaos in our lives.  With experience, creativity and a non-judgmental approach Adele loves the challenge of creating systems and environments that work for her clients in their homes and offices. In Adele's book, Get Organized for Life 7 Steps to Take You From Chaos to C.L.A.R.I.T.Y, she teaches her process on how she assesses her clients' situations and comes up with effective solutions.  Here's a glimpse of our conversation:  Welcome to the podcast Adele. 2:48 I like lists because they help clear my mind—they're a simple way to "dump" everything onto paper (or a device). I don't know about you, but when I have things to do, my mind keeps running in circles. Did I remember everything? Did I forget something? That's why having a list is so helpful. Once it's written down, it's out of your head, and all you have to do is refer back to it. A list can take any form—a note on your phone, a voice memo, a sticky note, or even a scrap of paper. Whatever works best for you to stay organized and at ease. 3:25 Before you go on a trip, one of the best things you can do is create a designated space for everything you'll need. I've helped many clients who feel overwhelmed, saying, "I need to go on a trip, but I don't know where to start, and I'm too busy." My advice? Choose one spot—whether it's an open suitcase, a spare room, a couch, or a chair—and make it your travel prep area. As you go about your routine, start placing everything you'll need for your trip there. For example, do your laundry a week or two before you leave. Pick out the clothes you want to bring, make sure they're clean and folded, and place them in your designated spot. This simple habit keeps you organized and reduces last-minute stress. 9:16 I always suggest to my clients that if there are certain travel essentials—like your favorite neck pillow, special headphones, or anything else you love to have on a flight—pack them in advance. Keep these items in a small bag or container inside your suitcase. That way, when you open your suitcase, everything is already together, ready to go. You won't have to scramble at the last minute or repurchase something at the airport just because you forgot where you put it. 13:18 I hear this a lot in home organization, though it applies just as well to travel. How many times do we say, "I'll take care of that when I get back," or "I'll deal with it once I move?" If you find yourself thinking, "I'm too busy; I'll just do it later," try to pause and ask, "Can I take a few minutes to do this now?" Taking care of small tasks before you leave means you'll come home to less stress and a smoother transition back into daily life. 18:52 Organization is really just about keeping similar things together. Even in a hotel room, I like the idea of having a designated technology area—one spot where everyone plugs in their phones, laptops, and other electronics. This helps avoid the common scenario where you charge your phone next to the bed, grab it in the morning, and go about your day—only to realize later that you left behind a charger or another device. Creating a central charging station keeps everything in one place and makes it easier to pack up when it's time to leave. You can find Adele Lapointe at: Website | Instagram | Facebook Thank you so much for tuning into Exploring the Seasons of Life: Travel Edition. I'm Cindy MacMillan, and you can always find me at PangeaWorldTravelAgency.com. If you found this episode helpful—or if it sparked some curiosity—I would love for you to hit that subscribe button. That way, you'll never miss a new episode, and we can keep exploring these life-changing journeys together. And if you could take a moment to leave a review, I'd be beyond grateful. Your support means everything and helps us reach more incredible people just like you. It's your chance to share what resonated and to let others know that they're not alone on this journey of exploration. And hey, if you're dreaming of your next cruise or adventure, I'm here to turn that dream into reality. Head over to PangeaWorldTravelAgency.com, and let's make it happen—one journey at a time. Please be sure to sign up for my newsletter. Until next time, keep exploring, stay curious, and take care.

"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it!" This week's Gospel text hints at the danger that Jerusalem holds for Jesus. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy break down why Jesus and Herod are compared to a hen and fox, how the people and rulers were called to justice, and why Jerusalem was so important to Jesus' story.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

We chew the fat with an iconic livestock agent who has been in the business for 60 years. On the eve of his retirement, we discuss the changes he's seen in the industry in over half a century. He's also the father of Olympic shot putter Tom Walsh; competing at the National Athletics Championships in Dunedin tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Peter Walsh, Emma Poole, Shane McManaway, Dr John Roche, and Chris Brandolino.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus wants us to be pious...but in secret? Peter Walsh is joined by Rob Schwartz, St. Mark's Digital Missioner, for a special Ash Wednesday episode. They unpack Jesus' advice in Matthew's Gospel and discuss how our religious practices can become a way to look good in front of others rather than to connect with God. The discussion also inspires Rob to share some of his own thoughts on prayer and the pressure to "do it the right way".Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

It's the Transfiguration and the question of Jesus' identity has reached a fever pitch ! Peter Walsh and John Kennedy explain how this serves as a resurrection scene before the resurrection, how Jesus' prayer life was formative to who he was, and what is so unique about Luke's version of this story. Plus, Peter shares a story of being stunned into silence by an encounter with holiness.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Continuing with the sermon on the plain, we get what may be Jesus' most practical advice. Peter Walsh and John Kennedy discuss what we need from our "divine physician", what it means to set ourselves apart from the ways of the world, and how imitating Christ is imitating God. Plus, Peter shares a powerful story about the freedom that comes from no longer judging others (while still naming unjust situations). Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Jesus' sermon on the plane reveals blessings for some people and woes for others. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy talk about how this message lifts up the lowly and unknown, what makes Jesus a universal man of the people, and how we can emulate God's mercy.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Decluttering expert Peter Walsh joins John ahead of the Season 5 debut of Space Invaders on Channel 9 and Nine Now. Peter sets John some decluttering goals, as John's organizational skills seem to be lacking. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on 2GB/4CSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Gospel lesson is all about catching fish and calling people. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the themes of calling those who feel unworthy, coming into contact with the divine, and having the humility to listen.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

In this Boozeless Bookclub episode, Amy delves into Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway" through the lens of personal growth, societal pressures, and mental health. As part of her "Boozeless Book Club," Amy ties timeless themes from the novel to today's marginalized individuals and reflects on her own life experiences with recovery and transformation.Key Points:Literary Exploration: Amy introduces "Mrs. Dalloway" by Virginia Woolf, emphasizing the novel's relevance to those facing societal pressures and mental health challenges.Character Analysis: Discussion on central characters like Clarissa Dalloway, Richard Dalloway, Peter Walsh, Sally Seaton, and Septimus Warren Smith, highlighting their societal roles and internal struggles.Major Themes: Examination of the novel's key themes—time, death, mental illness, societal pressures, and sexuality—and how these resonate with modern readers.Virginia Woolf's Personal Influence: Woolf's experiences with loss, mental illness, and significant relationships as pivotal factors in her writing.Stream-of-Consciousness Writing: Amy explains Woolf's narrative technique, which immerses readers in the characters' emotions and thought processes.Adaptations: Recommendations to watch the film adaptations "Mrs. Dalloway" (1997) and "The Hours" (2002) for a deeper understanding of Woolf's work.Purpose & Relevance: Exploring how "Mrs. Dalloway" offers relatable experiences and insights into life's unpredictability, particularly for those in recovery.Hosted by Amy Liz HarrisonBuy Amy's Books: https://amzn.to/3ys8nuvhttp://amylizharrison.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Lgxy8FSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vHHHoi#EternallyAmy #MrsDalloway #VirginiaWoolf #BoozelessBookClub #MentalHealth #RecoveryJourney #PersonalGrowth #SocietalPressures #StreamOfConsciousness #CharacterAnalysis #TimelessThemes #EternallyAmy #LiteraryExploration

In this uplifting message of unity and hope, Fr. Peter Walsh highlights the transformative power of divine love and the strength of spiritual communion that unites us all. As St. Mark's celebrates its 261st year, may we all remember how shared grace and deep connection can light our way through every season of life.#episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal   #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #ens #ecct #spirituality #bible #scriptures #joy #peace #grace #hope 

What begins with the story of baby Jesus' presentation in the temple turns into a discussion filled with hidden meanings, dire predictions, and prophetic moments. Peter Walsh and John Kennedy highlight the unspoken comparisons between Jesus and other rules, what we learn about Mary and Joseph, and how this story characterizes Jesus as the new Samuel. Also, find out two of Peter's pet peeves regarding Christianity.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine might make him a hit at parties but do we get distracted from what it's really pointing to? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the symbolism of the bridegroom, the role of wisdom, and whether Jesus is being rude to his mother.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

It's baptism day for Jesus and John the Baptist wants people to understand who's really the messiah. This week, Peter Walsh and John Kennedy discuss the initiation of Jesus' public ministry and the importance of cultivating a prayer life for ourselves. Also, did the Holy Spirit actually take the form of a dove?Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Christmas Day. This Christmas, Rev. Peter Walsh invites us to journey from the frenzy of commercialized Christmas to the awe-inspiring wonder of the Christ child. With humor, heart, and deep spiritual insight, he explores how American culture shapes our celebrations and challenges us to rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. From the malls to the manger, from gifts to gratitude, this message calls us to pause, reflect, and bask in the light of divine love.Discover how to move beyond the hustle to embrace the stillness, joy, and profound mystery of the season.

12-year-old Jesus has gone missing and his parents are on a 3-day hunt to find him! Rob Schwartz, St. Mark's Digitial Missioner, joins Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy for a dive into this rare glimpse of Jesus' childhood. How does this story foreshadow his death & resurrection, what does this highlight about his future as a teacher, and what do other faith traditions have to say about Jesus? We also touch on the "lost years" of Jesus and if he might have gone to India during that time.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

This week, John's Gospel shines a mystical lens on Jesus. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain why this divine, cosmic perspective matters, contemplate the life and experiences of the Gospel's author, and share different takes on what it means to call Jesus "the Word". Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Is Luke's account of Jesus' birth one of the most over-interpreted passages ever or have we actually glossed over the details? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain how we often miss or ignore the political nature of this story, how it highlights Luke's theme of reversal, and how many of the details we assume about Jesus' birth are incorrect.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

As Advent comes to a close, our focus shifts to Mary and Elizabeth, two women we don't talk about nearly enough. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy talk about the Old Testament connections to Elizabeth and Mary's songs of joy, dive into their mystical experiences, and highlight Mary's radical proclamation.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

We're sticking with John the Baptist for one more week and this time his words are a mix of warnings and advice. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain why some of this passage's dark language is actually a good thing and caution how poor interpretation of it can shackle people.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

This week, John the Baptist is calling everyone back to the wilderness to repent. Peter Walsh, John Kennedy, and Elizabeth Garnsey examine how John the Baptist still challenges us to turn from our current habits and live an authentic life.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

In this week's Gospel lesson, Jesus has some dire predictions...but he also doesn't want us to worry about it. As we begin Advent and a new liturgical year, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy offer different approaches to Jesus' prophetic words and caution against trying to force these events to happen in today's world.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

The twins discuss Chris' recent songwriting efforts, their recent show at House of Blues Myrtle Beach, trips to New York and Aruba, books, an author friend and so much more - and Chris was on a roll with riffing and wordplay. This episode is everything you'd expect, and less.  SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Song snippet by Chris Yale - "Blackmailed" 1:03 - Greetings and about the snippet. Chris' recent songwriting efforts.  2:38 - Recent show on The Deck at House of Blues Myrtle Beach / Shout out to our friend Amy White for the booking and Erik Davey for sound production / David Gilmour Luck and Strange Tour t-shirts from our Bill Becker / More about Gilmour tour 5:35 - Roger's trip to New York - Brooklyn and Sleepy Hollow / South Slope / Hartley's Irish Pub / Hanging with daughter Taylor and her beau, Seán / All-you-can-eat mussels / Read about the trip on Roger's BLOG. 6:30 - Chris' new wordplay: "BoSeán" / More about NY trip / Our friend Evan Rochon at Daniel Murphy High School Los Angeles / Sacred Heart High School Los Angeles 10:00 - Listening to The Stones' "Some Girls" while stoned in the 1970s. / Weed, social awkwardness and anxiety 11:33 - "Statute of limitations" with parents / Sinning / "God will punish you." / Jesus took the punishment / Parental guilt / "Little Me and Big Me" 14:24 - Lilith / Lillith Fair / Indigo Girls / Sarah McLachlan / Paula Cole Band - "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" / Mary Gauthier 16:00 - Chris didn't pick up a South African guy's pictures from Fotomat. 17:17 - More New York Trip / Irvington / Tarrytown / Sleepy Hollow Cemetery / Old Dutch Church / Grand Central at rush hour / Hessians / Subway at rush hour / "Billy on the Street"  20:45 - Chris' trip to Aruba / TAA Show (Tobacconists' Association of America) / Cigar industry 22:32 - "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren / Mom's handwriting / "Bowie at 75" by Martin Popoff / Meeting Bowie 25:17 - Decluttering / "It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff" by Peter Walsh  26:12 - Wayne C. Dees, "Altered Perceptions" book and film / Roger's friendship with Dees / Roger's review of the book 28:25 - Chris went for the low-hanging fruit and started in with the "CDs" reference - IYKYK - Stop it, Chris.  30:01 - Chris' production problems with ZOOM LiveTrak L-8 / Fast-talking / Latency / Clipped like Tyne Daly 31:20 - Parting shots / Concrete Blonde vs. Four Non Blondes / More Lilith / Bebe Neuwirth / Jane Friedman is not Jill Abramson / Vocal fry

The Gospel reading for Christ the King features a clash between Pilate and Jesus and raises the question of whether Jesus is a king and, if so, what his kingdom is. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain the significance of this kingdom, the truth Jesus testifies to, and how his message has been a challenge to tyrants throughout history.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Our nation faces deep political and social divides. The Rev. Peter Walsh explores how fear has become a powerful, divisive force in our culture, fueled by the media and politics, and urges us to instead embody a "culture of love" rooted in Jesus' teachings. We are called to reject fear and embrace grace, unity, and humility as citizens of God's Kingdom. This message is a powerful reminder to ground ourselves in faith, prayer, and compassion amid a fractured world.

This week, some apocalyptic predictions from Jesus spark a debate on the podcast about whether the violence of the Bible is really divine judgement. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy take a closer look at how Jesus' predictions about the temple falling were bad news in his time but good news in Mark's, how Christians underestimate the importance of these events, and how Jesus became the new temple.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

This week, Jesus has some harsh criticism for the scribes and high praise for a poor widow. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss how the widow's offering exposed temple corruption and the exploitation of those in need, and what it means for us today.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

This week's Gospel reading is packed with emotion! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy break down all the reactions surrounding the death of Lazarus, including those of Jesus himself. What can we learn from the weeping and wailing of Mary and Martha, and what does this story teach us about death?Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

The Very Rev. Andrew McGowan, Dean and President of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University, joins "Rev'd Up for Sunday". This week's Gospel lesson brings up themes of faith and spiritual blindness. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, John Kennedy, and Dean McGowan take a closer look at just what Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, saw in Jesus and what this lesson reveals about his identity as the Messiah. Plus, listen to Dean McGowan reflect on what insights he has gained from reading Mark's Gospel.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

The Very Rev. Robert Willis, Dean Emeritus of Canterbury Cathedral, joins "Rev'd Up for Sunday" as Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy bring the podcast to the Berkeley Center at Yale. This week's reading from Mark's Gospel stirs up questions about competition, service, and suffering. Plus, Dean Willis shares some interesting history about this passage and reflects on where his own ministry has taken him.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

This week, Jesus tells a man he can inherit eternal life if he sells all his possessions...which is a request too far. Peter Walsh and John Kennedy explain why the real meaning of this story is less about money and more about attachment. Plus, they challenge some ideas like what "the eye of a needle" refers to and whether wealth is a symbol of God's blessing.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Christians have been divided over the subject of divorce for years. Many point to passages like this week's Gospel lesson, but are things as simple as they seem? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy lay out the culture Jesus was commenting on, if his views made him a feminist, and how this could be another example of him mending divisions in the world.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Jesus offered some pretty drastic (and gory) advice for people to avoid stumbling in their behavior. From the sound of it, those who failed to do so would be sent to a place of “unquenchable fire”. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy debate whether a loving God would actually send people to Hell and who the “little ones” are that Jesus was protecting.Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org