Episodes

  • 2 Samuel 18:5–9, 15, 31–33

    2 Samuel 18:5–9, 15, 31–33
    Jul 29 2024
    First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: August 11, 2024 [12th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Rosy reflects on the sad story of the collapse of David's family and his failures as a parent.
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    7 mins
  • 2 Samuel 11:26—12:13a

    2 Samuel 11:26—12:13a
    Jul 22 2024
    First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: August 4, 2024 [11th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Paul considers how David's abuse of power has parallels in today's world.
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    8 mins
  • 2 Samuel 11:1–15

    2 Samuel 11:1–15
    Jul 15 2024
    First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: July 28, 2024 [10th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Rachel takes a careful listen to Bathsheba's voice.
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    6 mins
  • 2 Samuel 7:1–14a

    2 Samuel 7:1–14a
    Jul 8 2024
    First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: July 21, 2024 [9th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Tim explores the kind of "place" that King David's leadership makes.
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    7 mins
  • 2 Samuel 6:1–5, 12b–19

    2 Samuel 6:1–5, 12b–19
    Jul 1 2024
    First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: July 14, 2024 [8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Rosy considers how we might embody a bit more joy in our worship this summer.
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    7 mins
  • Psalm 48

    Psalm 48
    Jun 24 2024
    First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: July 7, 2024 [7th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. But this week, Paul connects "praise" and "memory" in the lectionary psalm.
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    6 mins
  • Psalm 130

    Psalm 130
    Jun 17 2024
    First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: June 30, 2024 [6th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Rachel takes us to the depths to find some hope for our "nefesh" in the Psalm. (Did you know that we have "nefesh" t-shirts???) Check out the video below (and subscribe on our YouTube channel)!
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    8 mins
  • 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4–11, 19–23), 32–49

    1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4–11, 19–23), 32–49
    Jun 10 2024
    First Reading "Summer Shorts"! Lectionary Date: June 23, 2024 [5th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B] This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Tim opens up the relatively unknown editorial history of one of the most famous stories in the Bible. Check out the video below (and subscribe on our YouTube channel)!
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    6 mins