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By the Well

By the Well is a weekly lectionary-based podcast for preachers. Each week we take a deep dive into some of the texts from the Revised Common Lectionary, exploring their ancient setting and how we might...more

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A145 – Bonus Episode: Philippians with Sean Winter

Episode 45

September 08, 2020

A145 – Bonus Episode: Philippians with Sean Winter

Sean Winter, Head of Pilgrim Theological College and Pauline scholar, sits down with Robyn to discuss the themes and setting of Paul’s letter to...

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A144 – Pentecost 15 (Exodus 14:19-31 (15:1b-11); Matt 18:21-35)

Episode 44

September 03, 2020

A144 – Pentecost 15 (Exodus 14:19-31 (15:1b-11); Matt 18:21-35)

Themes of divine power, liberation, creation and salvation weave throughout the Exodus text. We talk about the ways the Crossing of the Red/Reed Sea...

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A143 – Pentecost 14 (Exod 12:1-14, Matt 18:15-20)

Episode 43

August 27, 2020

A143 – Pentecost 14 (Exod 12:1-14, Matt 18:15-20)

Bill Loader joins the podcast this week to help unpack Matthew’s advice in resolving Christian conflict without gossiping (Mt 18:15-20). We discuss the tension...

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A142 – Pentecost 13 (Exodus 3:1-15, Matthew 16:21-26)

Episode 42

August 20, 2020

A142 – Pentecost 13 (Exodus 3:1-15, Matthew 16:21-26)

Moses’ encounter with God in the burning bush is a both a theophany and call story. We note that Moses wasn’t looking for God,...

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A141 – Pentecost 12 (Exod 1:8-2:10, Ps 124, Mt 16:13-20)

Episode 41

August 13, 2020

A141 – Pentecost 12 (Exod 1:8-2:10, Ps 124, Mt 16:13-20)

Themes of fear, power, enslavement, genocide, and hope for liberation begin early in Exodus setting the tone for what will follow. We focus on...

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A140 – Pentecost 11 (Gen 45:1-15, Matt 15:21-28)

Episode 40

August 06, 2020

A140 – Pentecost 11 (Gen 45:1-15, Matt 15:21-28)

Meg Warner unpacks the Joseph story through the lens of trauma, noting this is a turning point in the story where reconciliation occurs. We...

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