We talk St. Luke's beloved birth narrative (Luke 2:1–20). Next, we hunt for the gospel (or not) in Christmas classics: The Polar Express, Elf, A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Rudolf, Home Alone, & A Christmas Story. Enjoy! https://t.co/2SN3QSPsED
How good was Ted Williams?
Joe DiMaggio during his hitting streak: .408/.463/.717/1.181
Ted Williams during DiMaggio’s hitting streak: .412/.540/.684/1.224
We welcome Reformed podcaster Scott Schultz as we discuss Jesus sending out the 72 in Luke 10. Next, we examine life post-Roe. We thank God, discuss what’s now to be done, & revisit a theology of personhood that makes the unborn full humans in God's eyes. https://t.co/YpJKXIZ2pA
We're back! We talk John's Upper Room Discourse in John 14. Then, we discuss Tom Cruise's 2003 "The Last Samurai". A touching homage to pre-modern 19th century Japan that takes seriously the tradoffs & conflicts between traditional culture & modernity. https://t.co/nvlQtDtGKR
Jesus appears in the upper room to the disciples, then later to Thomas who impresses us with his startling confession of Christ's Divinity. Next, we talk "The Batman". Long, but enjoyable, and we have some thoughts... Enjoy! https://t.co/twRGR2lmIG
We discuss Luke's account of the Resurrection. Then we walk through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, & Holy Saturday (devotionally and liturgically). We go long, but Holy Week and Easter are worth the time. Blessings! https://t.co/eoI2I3n9co
We discuss Luke's account of Jesus' triumphal procession. Then we talk about the rich link between the Lord's Supper which Jesus celebrated on Maundy Thursday & the Passover in Exodus. It’s both the old Passover, & something fuller and more cosmic. Enjoy! https://t.co/yjnb90ZODS
We talk Jesus’ bracing parable of the wicked tenants (Luke 20). Next, we look at the remarkable collect for Passion Sunday, the 5th Sunday in Lent.
"Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners:…” Enjoy
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We talk Jesus' "Sermon on the Plain" in Luke 6. We then mark Martin Luther's feast day (2/18/1546). Kirk is a fanboy, & thinks skeptics should reconsider. Chris pleads for nuance. Both argue for a better understanding of what he actually taught. Enjoy! https://t.co/8yyEJEx47I
We discuss Jesus' calling of Peter, James, & John, their miraculous catch of fish, & promise to make them "fishers of men". We also talk Adam McKay's movie "Don't Look Up". We think it's not exactly what he intended, and we recommend it. Enjoy! https://t.co/I7zx3GPHKF
We discuss Jesus teaching in the synagogue as he reveals that Isaiah was speaking of Him. Then, we debate the merits of the Apple TV+ series 'Foundation'. Chris thought it was great, but Kirk loves the books and thought it was a travesty. Enjoy! https://t.co/d5pFS2lIFG
We jam two feast days into today's episode: the adoration of the magi at the Epiphany and the Baptism of our Lord by St. John the Baptist. Enjoy! https://t.co/V8tCHxVM8S
Merry Christmas! Kirk has thoughts on American formal religious venerations on Christmas Eve. Chris waxes eloquent on Jesus' presentation in the Temple according to St. Luke, and we reflect on 2021 from a Christian perspective. Enjoy! https://t.co/g0ESsIBvUk