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Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast
Bible Love is a conversation about scripture between Mary Balfour Van Zandt (priest at Church of the Epiphany in Guntersville, Ala.) and Alan Bentrup (priest at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Keller, Texas).
Episodes
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Rhoda, Peter, and the Power of Prayer (Acts 12)
This week we dig into Acts 12, a chapter with a jailbreak, a locked door, and a king struck down, and somehow the thing that stays with us most is prayer…
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God Shows No Favorites (Acts 10-11)
Dr. Tony is back with Mary Balfour, and he brings the hinge of the whole book: Peter and Cornelius. It is the longest story in Acts, and Luke tells it with…
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Nobody is Beyond God’s Reach (Acts 8-9)
This week we keep moving through the Book of Acts, landing on chapters 8 and 9, two stories that together say something radical: nobody is outside the reach of…
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Waiting Tables and Speaking Truth
Today we’re joined by The Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves, Associate Dean of Spiritual and Professional Formation at the School of Theology at Sewanee. We turn to Acts…
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The Cost of Discipleship
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Rob St. Germain-Iler, Associate Rector with Mary Balfour at Church of the Epiphany. We talk about pressure to keep up with…
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Do Right and Risk Consequences (Acts 3-4)
We continue through Acts of the Apostles this week, working through chapters 3 and 4 as one continuous scene: a healing that leads to a sermon, a sermon that…
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Acts 2: Pentecost, The Holy Spirit, & Radical Community
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Dorian Del Priore as we dive into Acts 2. When we think of Pentecost, we often imagine dramatic pyrotechnics, wind, and tongues…
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The Acts of God (and Some Confused Apostles)
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony as we dive into the Acts of the Apostles. Consider this your field guide before the road trip from Jerusalem to the ends of the…
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Welcome Back to Bible Love
Season six of the Bible Love Podcast is on the horizon, and Alan and Mary Balfour sit down to talk about what's ahead. Starting next week, we're diving into…
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How To Become a Bishop: A Conversation on Vocation with Bishop Richard T. Lawson
The Rev. Richard T. Lawson III joins the us to reflect on vocation, discernment, and his election as Bishop of Alabama. After 25 years in parish ministry, he…
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How To Become a Nun: A Conversation on Vocation with Sister Hannah, CSM
It started with the Sound of Music. A little girl watching the Reverend Mother and thinking, that is who I want to be, and then feeling genuinely disappointed…
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How To Become a Military Chaplain: A Conversation on Vocation with the Rev. Anna Page
Today we’re joined the Rev. Anna Page a chaplain and Captain in the United States Army. Anna Page went to high school thinking about ROTC as a way to pay for…
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How To Become a Monk: A Conversation on Vocation with Brother Curtis Almquist, SSJE
At age 12, Curtis Almquist had a dream that he was supposed to be a monk. He also considered astronaut, FBI agent, garbage collector, and brain surgeon. It…
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How To Become a Lay Minister: A Conversation on Vocation with Breanna Carter
Today Mary Balfour talks with Breanna Carter, Director of Racial Healing and Pilgrimage for the Diocese of Alabama. They talk about ministry, vocation, and how…
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How to Become a Deacon: A Conversation on Vocation with The Rev. Deacon CJ Van Slyke
A woman stopped her in a hospital hallway and said: what you do is not a job. What you do is a ministry. CJ Van Slyke had been a nurse, a licensed counselor, a…
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How to Become a Priest: A Conversation on Vocation with the Rev. Paul Roberts Abernathy
It started with a Presbyterian chaplain who had no agenda. Just an open door, sixty minutes a week, and the grace to let a despairing sophomore be exactly who…
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The Resurrection
Today we talk about Jesus in the tomb in Mt 28.1-20; Mk 16.1-20; Lk 24.1-53; Jn 20.1-25. Five years ago, Alan and Mary Balfour started a podcast during a…
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The Tomb
Today we talk about Jesus in the tomb in Mt 27.57-66; Mk 15.42-47; Lk 23.50-56; Jn 19.38-42. The body has to go somewhere. Two men who kept their distance…
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The Cross
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony as we talk about the central moment of the Christian faith. We talk about Jesus and the cross in Mt 27.15-56; Mk 15.6-41; Lk…
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The Trial
Today we talk about denial, abandonment, and Jesus on trial in Mt 26.57-27.14;Mk 14.53-15.5; Lk 22.54-23.12; Jn 18.13-38. Jesus is handed from one authority to…
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The Garden
Today we talk about Jesus, the disciples, and the Garden of Gesthemene in Mt 26.36-56; Mk 14.32-52; Lk 22.40-53; Jn 18.1-12. After the supper, Jesus goes to a…
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The Meal
Today we talk about feet washing, the last supper, and everything that happened on Maundy Thursday in Mt 26.17-30; Mk 14.12-26; Lk 22. 7-30; Jn 13.1-35. Three…
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The Annointing of Jesus | She Did What She Could
Today we talk about the anointing of Jesus at Bethany in Mt 26.6-13; Mk 14.3-9; Jn 12.1-11. An unnamed woman walks into a dinner party in Bethany and pours a…
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The Plot to Kill Jesus
Today we talk about the plot to kill Jesus in Mt 26.1-5, 14-16; Mk 14.1-2, 10-11; Lk 22.1-6. The Passion has begun, and Jesus isn't even in the room. This…
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We Are Living In The End Times
Today we talk about wars, rumors of wars, and how we should live when we know we’re gonna die in Mt 24.1-51; Mk 13.1-37; Lk 21.5-38. Jesus leaves the temple…
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Woe to the Pharisees (and Us)
Today we talk about dark humor, angry Jesus, and how we’re all a little bit of a Pharisee in Mt 22.41-23.36; Mk 12.35-40; Lk 20.41-47. And a bonus sermon on…
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The Greatest Commandment(s)
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony, as we talk about Jesus’ greatest commandments in Mt 22.34-40; Mk 12.28-34. The recording cut off a bit in the beginning, but…
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Death and Taxes
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Eric Holloway, Associate Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio, Texas. We talk about Jesus, death, and taxes in…
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The Rejected Stone and the Vineyard of God
Today we talk about vineyards, prophets, and not being afraid to die. We look at the Parable of the Vineyard Owner in Mt 21.33-46; Mk 12.1-12; Lk 20.9-19…
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Respect My Authority
Today we are joined by the Rev. Marion Sprott, Canon for Transition Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. Today we talk about baptism…
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Jesus is Hangry
Today we talk about fig trees, prophets, and real faith in Mt 21.18-22; Mk 11.1214, 20-26 Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week?…
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It’s Time to Start Flipping Tables
Today we talk about disruption, honesty, a better reading of Scripture, and Jesus’ cleansing the temple in Mt 21.12-17; Mk 11.15-19; Lk 19.45-48 Questions for…
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Entry Into Jerusalem
Today we talk about humility, courage, and Jesus’ triumphal entry in Mt 21.1-11; Mk 11.1-11; Lk 19.28-40; Jn 12.12-19 Questions for reflection: - Where have…
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Zacchaeus
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Roger Speer. We look at Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus in Lk 19.1-10. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered…
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Blindness and True Sight
Today we look at healing, blindness, and the times when Jesus shows up in our darkness. We look at the healing of the blind man (men?) in Mt 20.29-34; Mk…
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Less is More. Last is First. Greatness is Love.
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony as we look at Jesus’ predictions of his death in Mt 20.17-19; Mk 10.32-34; Lk 18.31-34. Questions for reflection: - Where have…
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Listen Here, Pal
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Gavin Tomlin, Associate Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco, Texas. We look at Jesus and the workers in the vineyard…
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The Perfect Christmas
Today we talk riches, sin, and our constant struggle to be perfect. We look at Jesus and the rich young ruler in Mt 19.16-30; Mk 10.17-31; Lk 18.18-30…
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Jesus, Children, and the Joy of Chaos
Today we talk about Jesus’ teaching on children and the kingdom in Mt 19.13-15; Mk 10.13-16; Lk 18.15-17 Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered…
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Divorce, Sin, and Hope
Y’all remember those “very special episodes” of 1990s sitcoms? That’s what we’ve got today, as we talk about divorce, sin, brokenness, and God’s unconditional…
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Pharisees and Tax Collectors
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Katherine Harper, Associate Rector at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Ala. We talk about pharisees, tax…
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Millstones and Mustard Seeds
Today we talk about millstones, mustard seeds, and God’s faithfulness in Lk 17.1-10. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week?…
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The Unrighteous Life
Today we’re joined by Garrett Ayers, associate rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Columbia, S.C. We talk about the “dishonest” manager in Lk 16.1-13…
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Don't Miss the Party
Dr. Tony joins us as we talk about the Prodigal Son in Lk 15.11-32. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next…
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Lost Things
Today we talk about lost things in Mt 18.12-14; Lk 15.1-10. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Lk…
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Lament Over Jerusalem
Today we talk about lament in Mt 23.37-39; Lk 13.31-35. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt…
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Be Ready
Today we’re joined by The Rev. Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Newport, R.I. We talk about rich fools, keeping candles lit…
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Christians Are Hypocritical
Today we talk about hypocrisy in Lk 11.37-12.12. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Lk 12.13-59…
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Prayer and Persistence
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony! We talk about prayer in Lk 11.1-13; 18.1-8. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for…
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The Good Samaritan
Today we’re joined by LeClaire Atkins, Vicar of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Greenville, S.C. We talk about the Good Samaritan in Lk 10.25-37. Questions for…
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Counting the Cost
Today we talk about the cost of following Jesus in Mt 8.18-22; Lk 9.57-62, 10.1-24, 14.25-35. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this…
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Turning Toward Jerusalem
Today we talk about the next phase in Jesus’ story in Mt 19.1-2; Mk 10.1; Lk 9.51-56. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week?…
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Put on the Apron - Greatness in Scripture
Today we talk about greatness in Mt 18.1-5, 20.20-28; Mk 9.33-37, 10.35-45; Lk 9.46-48. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week?…
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Exorcism
Today we talk about exorcism and healing in Mt 17.14-21; Mk 9.14-29, 38-41; Lk 9.37-42, 49-50. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this…
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The Transfiguration
Today we’re back in the Bible and talking about Moses, Elijah, and Jesus in Matthew 17 1:13, Mark 9 2-13, Luke 9 28-36. Questions for reflection: - How can we…
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Summer Recap
Welcome back! Today we talk about sabbatical, sabbath, and where we go from here. Readings for next week: Matthew 17 1:13, Mark 9 2-13, Luke 9 28-36
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Summer Church Shopping - Non-Denominational
Today we’re joined by Pastor Robbie Earle, lead pastor of Legacy City Church in Greenwood, S.C. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this…
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Summer Church Shopping - Methodist
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Melisa Derseweh, pastor of Morton Memorial United Methodist Church in Monteagle, Tennessee. Questions for reflection: - Where…
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Summer Church Shopping - Lutheran
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Doug Graul, former Lutheran pastor and now rector of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Chapin, S.C. Questions for…
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Summer Church Shopping - The Presbyterian Church
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Caroline Dennis, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenwood, S.C. Questions for reflection: - Where have you…