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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
- Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast
A Refuge in Distress (Nahum)
Today we talk about doom, gloom, brokenness, and all that fun stuff! We also talk about God’s love and redemption that is always there. Questions for…
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Lenten Hope (Habakkuk)
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Cameron Nations, rector of St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Round Rock, Texas. We talk about prophets, hard conversations, and…
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Hope is Around the Corner (Zephaniah)
Today we talk about destruction, the undoing of creation, and the hope that we sometimes forget to see. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered…
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What's Good (Micah)
Today we talk about prophecy, liturgy, and how simple it is to follow Jesus. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for…
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Broken Relationships (Hosea)
Today we talk about divorce, broken relationships, our failures, and God’s faithfulness. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week?…
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Roaring Lions (Amos)
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Mitchell Felton, Director of Youth Ministries at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. We talk about justice…
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A Dire Warning (Intro to Preexillic Prophets)
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony as we continue looking at the prophets. We talk about exile, warnings, and what ancient authors have to say about modern…
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Sunday School Stories (Daniel 1-6)
Today we talk about the first part of Daniel, and focus on how great stories in the Bible connect us to our faith. We talk about VeggieTales, childrens’…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastBeasts of Chaos (Daniel 7-12)
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Gavin Tomlin, curate at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Keller, Texas. We talk about apocalypticism, weirdness, and…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastThe Writing Is On The Wall (Intro to Daniel)
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony as we dive in to Daniel. We talk about furnaces, lions’ dens, and apocalyptic literature. Questions for reflection: - Where have…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastDoubting Christmas (Ezekiel 15-48)
Today we talk about Christmas, doubt (today is the Feast of St. Thomas), parables in the Hebrew Scriptures, and how Ezekiel helps us wrestle with hard times…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastEat This Scroll (Ezekiel 1-14)
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Cameron Nations, rector of St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Round Rock, Texas. We talk about prophets, dry bones, and God’s…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastA New Heart (Intro to Ezekiel)
Today we talk about prophets, dry bones, and God’s presence in the wilderness. Questions for reflection: - How do you practice holding joy and sorrow in the…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastProtest Anthems (Lamentations 1-5)
Today we talk about protests, Holy Saturday, and God’s steadfast love. Questions for reflection: - How do you practice holding joy and sorrow in the same…
Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast#Blessed (Jeremiah 26-52)
Today we talk about thanksgiving, prosperity, and God’s blessing in the hard times. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week?…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastI Knew You (Jeremiah 1-25)
Today we talk about Jeremiah’s call, and how God sees all of us. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastWhen Things Were Really Good; When Things Were Really Bad (Intro to Jeremiah and Lamentations)
Today Dr. Tony joins us to talk about Jeremiah, Lamentations, and God’s presence in every circumstance. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastAllhallowtide
Today we talk about saints, death, and life. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Jeremiah and…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastThe Holy Way (Isaiah 28-39)
Today we talk about war, violence, suffering, and the hope that comes from God. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastGod is Always Calling Us (Isaiah 1-27)
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Chanta Bahn, the new Canon for Discipleship in the Diocese of Virginia. We talk about God’s call, our response, and how we never…
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Holiness & Justice (Intro to Isaiah)
Today we’re joined again by Dr. Tony as we look at the prophet Isaiah. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next…
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Proclaimers, Not Predictors (Intro to Hebrew Prophecy)
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony as we look at Hebrew prophecy. We talk about hearing God, speaking for God, and seeking God. Questions for reflection: - Where…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastCome Away With Me (Song of Songs 1-8)
Today we continue with Song of Songs, looking at poetry, metaphor, and how God’s love for us shapes our love for each other. Questions for reflection: - Where…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastThe Power of Love (Intro to Song of Songs)
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony as we launch into Song of Songs. We talk about passion, romance, and love (and teenage hormones). Questions for reflection: -…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastEat, Drink, and Be Merry (Ecclesiastes 8-12)
Today we’re joined again by the Rev. Dr. Alexis Carter Thomas, as we finish up Ecclesiastes. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastChasing the Wind (Ecclesiastes 1-7)
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Dr. Alexis Carter Thomas, as we talk about wind, futility, and the presence of life in scripture. Questions for reflection: -…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastAll is Vanity (Intro to Ecclesiastes)
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony as we launch into Ecclesiastes. We talk about meaninglessness, vanity, and the full human experience. Questions for reflection…
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Lady Wisdom (Proverbs 16-31)
Today we’re joined by the Venerable Janey Wilson, Archdeacon of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. We talk about parenting, relationships, and the…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastLessons Learned (Proverbs 1-15)
Today we dive into Proverbs. We talk about lessons learned, the importance of wisdom, and the fear of the Lord. Questions for reflection: - Where have you…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastThe Beginning of Knowledge (Intro to Proverbs)
Today we’re joined by Dr. Tony as we dive back in to scripture, with Proverbs! We talk about genre, good advice, and the meaning of wisdom. Questions for…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastWelcome Back (Season Three)
We’re back! We talk about our summers, our plans for the next year, and why we read this second half of the Old Testament. Questions for reflection: - Where…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastBible Women (Lindsay Hardin Freeman)
Bible Women (Lindsay Hardin Freeman) Today we’re joined by Lindsay Hardin Freeman, a writer, mother, and priest. She is the author of Bible Women: All Their…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastLiturgical Home (Ashley Tumlin Wallace)
Today we’re joined by Ashley Wallace from the Liturgical Home. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? - How do the Psalms…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastLiturgies for Parents (Kayla Craig)
Today we’re joined by Kayla Craig from Liturgies for Parents. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Links mentioned in this…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastSober Spirituality (Erin Jean Warde)
Today we’re joined by Erin Jean Warde, a spiritual director, recovery coach, writer, priest, and speaker. She is the author of Sober Spirituality. Questions…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastForward Movement (Scott Gunn)
Today we’re joined by Scott Gunn, Executive Director of Forward Movement. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Links mentioned…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastStoryMakers (Melina Isa Luna)
Today we’re joined by Melina Isa Luna, Executive Director & Founder of StoryMakers. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Links…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastEdible Theology (Kendall Vanderslice)
Today we’re joined by Kendall Vanderslice, founder of Edible Theology. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Links mentioned in…
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Catechesis Books
Today we’re joined by Danielle Hitchen, Founder of Catechesis Books. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Links mentioned in…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastGod Did (Psalm 151)
Today we wrap up the psalms and talk about Jay-Z, God’s grace, and how we all have everything we need to read the Bible. Questions for reflection: - Where have…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastIt's the Remix (Psalm 31)
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Caitlyn Darnell, Associate Rector of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Columbia, S.C. We talk about Taylor Swift…
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The Power of the Psalms
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Mia C. McDowell, Canon Catechist at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, S.C.. Questions for reflection: - Where have you experienced…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastGod Listens (Psalm 66:7-18)
Today we talk about Psalm 66, the ups and downs of life, and the way God listens to prayer. Questions for reflection: - Where have you experienced resurrection…
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The Gift of Pilgrimage
Today we welcome back Mary Balfour, and talk about pilgrimage, legacy, and how worship unites us. Questions for reflection: - Where have you experienced…
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Psalter Rubrics
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley, Canon Pastor at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, S.C. We talk about the Daily Office, 30 day cycles, and how…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastHis Mercy Endures Forever (Psalm 118)
Today we talk about Easter Sunday, Psalm 118 and God’s enduring mercy. Questions for reflection: - Where have you experienced resurrection recently? - Where…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastMy God (Psalm 22)
Today we’re joined by the Rev. Josiah Rengers, rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Ala. Questions for reflection: - Are you taking anything…
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Jubilate (Psalm 100)
Today we go back to the daily office and talk about Psalm 100. We God’s love, God’s goodness, and God’s presence in our lives. Questions for reflection: - Are…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastTehilim (Psalms are for Singing) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we're joined by Dr. Mark Ardrey-Graves, Master of the Choristers & Schola at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. We talk about singing…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastVenite (Psalm 95) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we go back to the beginning and look at Psalm 1. We talk about wickedness, righteousness, and chaff. Questions for reflection: - Are you taking anything…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastBack to the Beginning (Psalm 1) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we go back to the beginning and look at Psalm 1. We talk about wickedness, righteousness, and chaff. Questions for reflection: - Are you taking anything…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastThe Psalm We Know (Psalm 23) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we're joined by the Rev. Jack Alvey, rector of Church of the Ascension in Birmingham, Alabama. We talk about the one psalm we all know and love…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastCreate In Me (Psalm 51) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we talk about Lent, morning devotions, and getting our hearts and minds right. Questions for reflection: - Are you taking anything on, or giving anything…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastBe My Rock (Psalm 31) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we're joined by Corey Jones, Associate Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Ala. We talk about prayer, camp, and sleep aids. Questions…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastHow Long To Sing This Song (Psalm 40) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we let middle school Alan talk about his favorite Psalm, number 40! We talk about U2, themed eucharists, and how music connects with us in all of life's…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastEcce Quam Bonum (Psalms 133 and 137) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we're joined by Richard Ahlquist, a seminarian from the Diocese of Alabama studying at Sewanee. We talk about tragedy, despair, hope, and unity…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastLight and Salvation (Psalm 27) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we talk about Psalm 27, hearing Scripture read, and what it means to be made whole. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week?…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastThe Psalms in Unity (Psalms 95 and 133) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we're joined by the Rev. Seth Olson, Associate Rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood, Ala. We look at Psalm 95 and 133, and the unity…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastSongs in the Key of Life (Intro to the Psalms) - Bible Love Podcast
Today we're joined by Dr. Tony as we dive into the biggest book of the Bible. We'll spend the rest of this semester looking at the Psalms, so let's start with…
Bible Love: A Scripture PodcastNew Year's Resolutions - Bible Love Podcast
Today we do things a little different, and talk about our own practices. How do we approach the Bible? How do we structure our time with Scripture? How do we…