Strangely Warmed

Acts 2.1-21, Psalm 104.24-34, 35b, Romans 8.22-27, John 15.26-27, 16.4b-15; Is Pentecost the birthday of the church? Why do we hope for things we do not see? Is God doing a new thing? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is the pastor of Walker Chapel UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Acts 1.15-17, 21-26, Psalm 1, 1 John 5.9-13, John 17.6-19; What's the difference between doing and being? What does it mean to be santicifed in the truth? What is happening in the United Methodist Church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is the pastor of Walker Chapel UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Psalm 118.1-2, 19-29, Mark 11.1-11; Should we wear costumes to church? Is there such a thing as too many Hosannas? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Dane Womack. Dane serves as the pastor at First UMC in Paragould, Arkansas. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Jeremiah 31.31-34, Psalm 51.1-12, Hebrews 5.5-10, John 12.20-33; Why does God make so many covenants? Is the church currently in exile? Is it okay to talk about judgment in worship? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Dane Womack. Dane serves as the pastor at First UMC in Paragould, Arkansas. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Numbers 21.4-9, Psalm 107.1-3, 17-22, Ephesians 2.1-10, John 3.14-21; Is God subversive? How can we live in grace? Why are there so many snakes int he Bible? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Heather and Daniel Wray. Heather serves as the Director of Connect Ministries at Leesburg UMC in Leesburg, VA and Daniel serves as the pastor at Round Hill UMC in Round Hill, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Exodus 20.1-17, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 1.18-25, John 2.13-22; What are the pros and cons of being a clergy couple? Does God get jealous? Why are we so afraid of the S word? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Heather and Daniel Wray. Heather serves as the Director of Connect Ministries at Leesburg UMC in Leesburg, VA and Daniel serves as the pastor at Round Hill UMC in Round Hill, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Genesis 17.1-7, 15-16, Psalm 22.23-31, Romans 4.13-25, Mark 8.31-38; Why is God so obsessed with covenants? What can Taize teach us about worship? Should we be hoping against hope? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Carsten Bryant. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Genesis 9.8-17, Psalm 25.1-10, 1 Peter 3.18-22, Mark 1.9-15; How do we become Christians? Should we remember our baptisms on the first Sunday of Lent? How do Jesus' temptations connect with our temptations? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Joel 2.1-2, 12-17, Psalm 51.1-17, 2 Corinthians 5.20b-6.10, Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21; Why do we observe Ash Wednesday? Do we need to remind God of God's mercy? Is it easier to pray in public or in private? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

2 Kings 2.1-12, Psalm 50.1-6, 2 Corinthians 4.3-6, Mark 9.2-9; What can Marvel teach us about scripture? What does it look like to revitalize churches? Why are Moses and Elijah the figures who flank Jesus during the Transfiguration? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Stanley. Jason serves as the co-ordinator for Church Revitalization for the Elizabeth River District of the Virginia Conference of the UMC.

Isaiah 40.21-31, Psalm 147.1-11, 20c, 1 Corinthians 9.16-23, Mark 1.29-39; Can we define the divine? What's the problem with preaching "lettuce" sermons? How wide is the Kingdom? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan serves at First UMC in Salem, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Deuteronomy 18.15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8.1-13, Mark 1.21-28; What can South Park teach us about the Gospel? What is prophetic preaching? What's the deal with questions about Jesus' authority? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan serves at First UMC in Salem, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Jonah 3.1-5, Psalm 62.5-12, 1 Corinthians 7.29-31, Mark 1.14-20; Should fish receive eulogies? Is there a difference between trusting and believing? Could Jesus get ordained in a church today? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Mikang Kim. Mikang serves at Epworth UMC on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

1 Samuel 3.1-10, Psalm 139.1-6, 13-18, 1 Corinthians 6.12-20, John 1.43-51; Why doesn't Samuel listen? How many time do we need to hear something before it sticks? How can we preach on difficult passages? Can anything good come out of this podcast? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Genesis 1.1-5, Psalm 29, Acts 19.1-7, Mark 1.4-11; What happens in the beginning of the beginning? Does God create through destruction? What's the difference between John and Jesus' baptisms? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew serves at Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Isaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-14; Why do extra people come to church on Christmas Eve? What do venn diagrams have to do with the Gospel? What is the Word chord? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

2 Samuel 7.1-11, 16, Luke 1.46b-55, Romans 16.25-27, Luke 1.26-38; Why is the music of Advent so good? What do the ethics of the Kingdom look like? How can we unpack obedience? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Ben DeHart. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Isaiah 61.1-4, 8-11, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24, John 1.6-8, 19-28; Why does Advent sound like bad news? How important is homiletical grammar? How do we bear witness? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Ben DeHart. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Isaiah 40.1-11, Psalm 85.1-2, 8-13, 2 Peter 3.8-15a, Mark 1.1-8; What does manscaping have to do with Jesus? Was Isaiah a Socialist? Is Climate Change real? What's the difference between resuscitation and resurrection? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli and Scot Jones. Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Isaiah 64.1-9, Psalm 80.1-7, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 1.3-9, Mark 13.24-37; What's the deal with Advent? Why are repetitive prayers so important? Who is the audience of our worship? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Lauren Lobenhofer. Lauren is the senior pastor of Cave Spring UMC in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins