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Here comes Simon Peter Cottontail Apr 16, 2025

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This week, Dr. Scott Powell approaches the readings for Easter Sunday in reverse. Join Dr. Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as we learn how Jesus’ resurrection interacts with a frequently misunderstood Jewish feast day. Then, Scott shares what he considers to be the turning point of the entire New Testament.

And don’t miss Dr. Powell’s latest book— Walking with Christ: A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke

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Reading 1 - Acts 10:34a, 37-43

Psalm 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23

Reading 2 - Colossians 3:1-4

Gospel - John 20:1-9

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A Holy Week overture Apr 09, 2025

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It’s Palm Sunday, everybody. Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they unpack this Holy Week overture— including St. Paul’s kenotic hymn, the meaning of Jesus’ last words on the cross and the choice we make each Palm Sunday.

Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 21:30

Reading during palm procession - Luke 19:28-40

Reading 1 - Isaiah 50:4-7

Psalm 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24

Reading 2 - Philippians 2:6-11

Gospel - Luke 22:14—23:56

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Chumps not sirs Apr 02, 2025

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It’s the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they explore themes of water and dust— and reconsider the Gospel story of the woman caught in adultery.

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Reading 1 - Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalm 126: 1-6

Reading 2 - Philippians 3:8-14

Gospel - John 8:1-11

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The Parable of Prodigal Son and a cliffhanger Mar 26, 2025

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Rejoice, everyone— it’s Laetare Sunday! In our first reading, Joshua leads a new generation into the promised land. Then, Dr. Scott Powell suggests it might be time for some of us to rethink how we approach parables.

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Reading 1 - Joshua 5:9a, 10-12

Psalm 34: 2-7

Reading 2 - 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Gospel - Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

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Midian, monotheism and false messiahs Mar 19, 2025

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It’s the Third Sunday of Lent! This week, Moses has his first encounter with God, Christians in Corinth wrestle with interacting with society as Christians and Jesus offers a straightforward warning.

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Reading 1 - Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15

Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-7, 8, 11

Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12

Gospel - Luke 13:1-9

Join JD and Ed in Rome this December for The Pillar Pilgrimage! Learn more here.

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Something tangible and the Transfiguration Mar 12, 2025

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In these readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, Abram asks God for something tangible and Jesus undergoes the Transfiguration.

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Reading 1 - Genesis 15: 5-12, 17-18

Psalm 27: 1, 7-9, 13-14

Reading 2 - Philippians 3:17—4:1

Gospel - Luke 9:28b-36

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An exodus in reverse Mar 05, 2025

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It’s the First Sunday of Lent! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they explore a more robust definition of the Exodus and talk about the testing of Jesus.

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Reading 1 - Deuteronomy 26:4-10

Psalm 91: 1-2, 10-15

Reading 2 - Romans 10: 8-13

Gospel - Luke 4: 1-13

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Good fruit, bad fruit and the trees that bear them Feb 26, 2025

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It’s the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time! Join Dr. Scott Powell as he unpacks the readings— including an uncommon reading from Sirach.

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Reading 1 - Sirach 27:4-7

Psalm 92: 2-3, 13-16

Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Gospel - Luke 6:39-45

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'My, what a guy, that King Saul!' Feb 19, 2025

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It’s the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time! Join Dr. Scott Powell as he shares a story of David at his finest and helps JD Flynn and Kate Olivera reconsider a familiar Gospel reading.

Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:50

Reading 1 - 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23

Psalm 103: 1-4, 8, 10, 12-13

Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Gospel - Luke 6:27-38

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Blessings and curses Feb 12, 2025

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Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they discuss the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time— and ask what it actually means to be blessed by God?

Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:02

Reading 1 - Jeremiah 17:5-8

Psalm 1:1-4 & 6

Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Gospel - Luke 6:17, 20-26

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