Synopsis
Pulpit Fiction is a weekly lectionary conversation hosted by Rev. Eric Fistler and Rev. Robb McCoy. We exegete and discuss the reading from the Revised Common Lectionary, and includes thoughts about pop culture and current events. It is for preachers looking for inspiration as well as any person of faith willing to think critically about their faith and the Bible.
Episodes
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574: Baptism of Christ, Year B (1/7/2024)
31/12/2023 Duration: 51minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 574 for Sunday, January 7, 2023, Baptism of Christ Sunday, in year B. Genesis 1:1-5 When God began to create… with Charles Dirico Mark 1:4-11 Jesus baptized by John Acts 19:1-7 Baptism of the Spirit
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573: Christmas 1B (12/31/2023)
24/12/2023 Duration: 47minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 573 for Sunday, December 31, 2023, 1st Sunday of Christmastide in year B. Luke 2:22-40 Simeon and Anna Galatians 4:4-7 God send his Son in the fulfillment of time
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Christmas Eve (Rebroadcast)
18/12/2023 Duration: 01h16minThis originally aired for Dec 24, 2022 NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Isaiah 9:2-7 with Stephen Fearing (12:06) Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-20 Christmas (12:13) Alternative Reading: John 1:1-14 (51:15) Sponsor:
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572: Advent 4B (12/24/2023)
17/12/2023 Duration: 57minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 572 for Sunday, December 24, 2023, 4th Sunday of Advent Year B. 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 David Wants to Build a Temple with Karla Seyb-Stockton Luke 1:26-38 Annunciation to Mary Romans 16:25-27 Glory be to God
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571: Advent 3B (12/17/2023)
10/12/2023 Duration: 51minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 571 for Sunday, December 17, 2023, 3nd Sunday of Advent Year B. Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 VITW with Susan Presely and Max Hazell John 1:6-8, 19-28 John testifies about Jesus 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
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570: Advent 2B (12/10/2023)
03/12/2023 Duration: 48minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 570 for Sunday, December 10, 2023, 2nd Sunday of Advent Year B. Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort Ye with Father Dave Smith Mark 1:1-8 John the Baptist 2 Peter 3:8-15a
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569: Advent 1B (12/3/2023)
26/11/2023 Duration: 55minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 569 for Sunday, December 3, 2023, 1st Sunday of Advent Year B. Isaiah 64:1-9 with Jeff Nelson Mark 13:24-37 Little Apocalypse 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Greeting and grace
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568: Proper 29A Christ the King (11/26/2023)
19/11/2023 Duration: 01h35sWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the Revised Common Lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers, and Bible geeks. This is episode 568 for Sunday, November 26, 2023. It is Proper 29 or Christ the King or Reign of Christ Sunday of Year A.
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567: Proper 28A (11/19/2023)
12/11/2023 Duration: 46minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 567 for Sunday, November 19, 2023, Proper 28, Year A. Judges 4:1-7 with Renee Roederer Matthew 25:14-30 Parable of the Talents 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Like a thief in the night
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566: Proper 27A (11/12/2023)
05/11/2023 Duration: 55minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 566 for Sunday, November 12, 2023, Proper 27, Year A. Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 We will serve the Lord with Diann Bailey- again! Matthew 25:1-13 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (The one rapture enthusiasts love)
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565: Proper 26A (11/5/2023)
29/10/2023 Duration: 50minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 565 for Sunday, November 5, 2023, Proper 26, Ordinary 31, Year A. Joshua 3:7-17 with Diann Bailey Matthew 23:1-12 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
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564: Proper 25A (10/29/2023)
22/10/2023 Duration: 58minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 564 for Sunday, October 29, 2023, Proper 25, Ordinary 30, Year A. Deuteronomy 34:1-12 The death of Moses with Chris Strickland Matthew 22:34-46 The Greatest Law 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Paul’s motives
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563: Proper 24A (10/22/2023) REBROADCAST
17/10/2023 Duration: 51minRebroadcast of our show which originally aired 10-18-2020 Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 563 for Sunday, October 22, 2023, Proper 24, Ordinary 29, Year A. NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 with Mason Parks Matthew 22:15-22 The Tax Trap Psalm 99 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Exodus 33:12-23 Moses in the presence of The LORD VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Mason Parks PSALMIST IN THE FIELD: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Psalmimmersion.com @pomopsalmist Patreon SPONSORS Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Sanctified Art
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562: Proper 23A (10/15/2023)
08/10/2023 Duration: 51minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 562 for Sunday, October 15, 2023, Proper 23, Ordinary 28, Year A. Exodus 32:1-14 Golden Calf with Susan and Max Hazell Matthew 22:1-14 Parable of the Wedding Banquet Philippians 4:1-9 Paul’s salutation
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561: Proper 22A (10/8/2023)
01/10/2023 Duration: 58minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 561 for Sunday, October 8, 2023, Proper 22, Ordinary 27, Year A. Exod. 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 10 Commandments with Mason Parks Matthew 21:33-46 Parable of the wicked stewards Philippians 3:4b-14 All gains are loss
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560: Proper 21A (10/1/2023)
24/09/2023 Duration: 53minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This week's Bible study and sermon prep is for for Sunday, October 1, 2023, Proper 21, Ordinary 26, Year A. Exodus 17:1-7 Water from rocks with Sarah Renfro Matthew 21:23-32 Who gave you this authority? Philippians 2:1-13 Work out your salvation with fear and trembling
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559: Proper 20A (9/24/2023)
17/09/2023 Duration: 53minPulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 559 for Sunday, September 24, 2023, Proper 20, Ordinary 25, Year A. Exodus 16:2-15 Bread from heaven with Voice in the Wilderness with Will Ed Green, Philippians 1:21-30 Living for Christ Matthew 20:1-16 The workers in the vineyard
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557: Proper 19A (9/17/2023)
10/09/2023 Duration: 01h04minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast and Bible study for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 558 for Sunday, September 17, 2023, Proper 19, Ordinary 24, Year A. Exodus 14:19-31 Parting the Red Sea with Paige Blair Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness Romans 14:1-12 Don’t judge, love
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557: Proper 18A (9/10/2023)
04/09/2023 Duration: 44minWelcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 557 for Sunday, September 10, 2023, Proper 18, Ordinary 23, Year A. Matthew 18:15-20 Conflict Resolution Romans 13:8-14 Know what time it is
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556: Proper 17A (9/3/2023)
28/08/2023 Duration: 57minNOTES AND COMMENTARY Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 556 for Sunday, September 3, 2023, Proper 17, Ordinary 22, Year A. Romans 12:9-21 with Carrie Carnes Matthew 16:21-28 Get behind me tempter Exodus 3:1-15 The burning bush