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Rev. Samuel Felderman: Podcast co-host
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Dr. Michele Townsend Grove Podcast co-host
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A UU Bible Study Weekly Podcast
Join Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove as we honor and explore Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Starting in November, 2023, we will gather each week to read, reflect and dialogue on Rev. Dr. Gafney's chosen texts and translations. Each week we will read the weekly Psalm from one of several translations AND from Rev. Dr. Gafney's translation as recorded in A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. We will then read and dialogue on the Hebrew text from each week's lectionary. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney brings named and unnamed women of the bible to the forefront in Year W. Samuel and Michele will explore these women, the text and the complicated beauty within their stories.
Both Michele and Samuel identify as white and cis-gendered. As we bring awareness and awe to theologians, academics and religious leaders from a wide away of IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Color) communities, we hope to be a small part in shifting society's gaze to these great leaders who normally have to work harder to be recognized and credited for their amazing work.
In addition, we recognize that knowledge about these stories can equip all of us in understanding the divine as an image of love and inclusion and not a dictator of hate, violence, war and exclusion. It is our hope that everyone who listens to these podcasts find tools to disrupt current hate, violence and exclusion.
Thank you, Rev. Dr. Gafney and all the others noted in these podcasts for your valuable contributions to a dialogue of peace, inclusion and equality.
Both Michele and Samuel identify as white and cis-gendered. As we bring awareness and awe to theologians, academics and religious leaders from a wide away of IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Color) communities, we hope to be a small part in shifting society's gaze to these great leaders who normally have to work harder to be recognized and credited for their amazing work.
In addition, we recognize that knowledge about these stories can equip all of us in understanding the divine as an image of love and inclusion and not a dictator of hate, violence, war and exclusion. It is our hope that everyone who listens to these podcasts find tools to disrupt current hate, violence and exclusion.
Thank you, Rev. Dr. Gafney and all the others noted in these podcasts for your valuable contributions to a dialogue of peace, inclusion and equality.
Where to find the Podcast:
Introduction Material
What is a Lectionary?
How is a Lectionary tied to the Christian Liturgical Year?
What is special about Rev. Dr. Wilda C Gafney's work?
You will find a good introduction to the podcast and Rev. Dr. Wilda C Gafney here. This introduction material will be helpful as we being our weekly podcast.
How is a Lectionary tied to the Christian Liturgical Year?
What is special about Rev. Dr. Wilda C Gafney's work?
You will find a good introduction to the podcast and Rev. Dr. Wilda C Gafney here. This introduction material will be helpful as we being our weekly podcast.
The book which guides this podcast by Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney
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This podcast follows each week in A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. This year, we will read the Psalm each week and study the Jewish text. You may wish to follow along in your own copy of this rich text (optional - not required).
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Week One: The First Sunday in Advent
Conversation Text: Genesis 16:7-11 Psalm 71:4-11 Hagar names God
Aired Monday, November 27, 2023
Welcome and thank you for joining us as we explore Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove look at Dr. Gafney's Advent One in this episode. There is time to listen and reflect on the week's Psalm and Jewish Scripture selection. Dr. Gafney's translations make this especially exciting and memorable. We are glad you have joined us.
Aired Monday, November 27, 2023
Welcome and thank you for joining us as we explore Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove look at Dr. Gafney's Advent One in this episode. There is time to listen and reflect on the week's Psalm and Jewish Scripture selection. Dr. Gafney's translations make this especially exciting and memorable. We are glad you have joined us.
Week Two: The Second Sunday in Advent
Genesis 17:15-22 Psalm 78:1-7
Sarah will give birth to a child
Aired Monday, December 4, 2023
This podcast explores the Jewish Scripture and the Psalm from Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Year: Year W. We invite you to join Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove as they read, reflect, and celebrate these texts in the unique way that Dr. Gafney brings them to light! Each week, the podcast explores through reading, ritual, and dialogue.
Sarah will give birth to a child
Aired Monday, December 4, 2023
This podcast explores the Jewish Scripture and the Psalm from Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Year: Year W. We invite you to join Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove as they read, reflect, and celebrate these texts in the unique way that Dr. Gafney brings them to light! Each week, the podcast explores through reading, ritual, and dialogue.
Week Three: The Third Sunday in Advent
Judges 13:2-7 Psalm 115:9-15
The unnamed wife of Zorah receives news that she will give birth to a child
Aired Monday, December 11, 2023
Michele Townsend Grove and Samuel Felderman continue their journey with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Woman's Lectionary for the Whole Year: Year W. This podcast explores the Psalm and Jewish Scripture for the Third Sunday in Advent.
The unnamed wife of Zorah receives news that she will give birth to a child
Aired Monday, December 11, 2023
Michele Townsend Grove and Samuel Felderman continue their journey with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Woman's Lectionary for the Whole Year: Year W. This podcast explores the Psalm and Jewish Scripture for the Third Sunday in Advent.
Week Four: The Fourth Sunday in Advent
1 Samuel 1:19-28 and the Canticle of Hannah found in 1 Samuel 2:1-10
Hannah prays for a child and her prayers are answered. She gives her child to God.
Aired Monday, December 18, 2023
Join Michele and Samuel as they continue to explore Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. This week they will dialogue on the story of Hannah which begins the book of 1 Samuel. Hannah is also barren and prays for a child. She promises God that her child will be given to God as soon as he is weaned. We will discuss the theological and emotional strands of this story.
Hannah prays for a child and her prayers are answered. She gives her child to God.
Aired Monday, December 18, 2023
Join Michele and Samuel as they continue to explore Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. This week they will dialogue on the story of Hannah which begins the book of 1 Samuel. Hannah is also barren and prays for a child. She promises God that her child will be given to God as soon as he is weaned. We will discuss the theological and emotional strands of this story.
Week Five: The First Sunday After Christmas
Genesis 2:7-9, 15-17, 21-25 and Psalm 8
The second creation story in the book of Genesis is also the oldest one in the bible.
Aired Monday, December 25, 2023
This episode comes after Christmas and looks at the oldest creation story of Genesis. Once again Michele and Samuel explore Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Dr. Gafney's insightful and awe-inspiring translations and interpretations of these texts is needed in today's world. We hope you will soak in her words and insights and travel with us as we explore the Jewish texts in Year W.
The second creation story in the book of Genesis is also the oldest one in the bible.
Aired Monday, December 25, 2023
This episode comes after Christmas and looks at the oldest creation story of Genesis. Once again Michele and Samuel explore Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Dr. Gafney's insightful and awe-inspiring translations and interpretations of these texts is needed in today's world. We hope you will soak in her words and insights and travel with us as we explore the Jewish texts in Year W.
Week Six: The First Sunday After Epiphany
Isaiah 52:1-10 Psalm 36:5-10
A later Isaiah prophet continues to speak to Daughter Zion in the midst of occupation and hopelessness
Aired January 1, 2024
Happy New Year! Join Samuel and Michele as they enter the season of Epiphany with a liturgical reading of the psalm and an in-depth discussion of the Isaiah text for this week. As always, we will lean on Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Dr. Gafney's translations and highlights of the Isaiah text lead us to look at restoration in new, creative ways.
A later Isaiah prophet continues to speak to Daughter Zion in the midst of occupation and hopelessness
Aired January 1, 2024
Happy New Year! Join Samuel and Michele as they enter the season of Epiphany with a liturgical reading of the psalm and an in-depth discussion of the Isaiah text for this week. As always, we will lean on Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Dr. Gafney's translations and highlights of the Isaiah text lead us to look at restoration in new, creative ways.
Week Seven: The Second Sunday After Epiphany
Isaiah 62:1-7, 10-12 Psalm 18:2-11, 16-19
A later prophet in Isaiah continues to speak to Daughter Zion
Aired January 8, 2024
What happens when the Isaiah text calls on us to poke at God? How do we ask God to join us in the work of restoration and justice? Most importantly, how does the feminine translation of Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney guide us to experience God in new ways? Join us this week as we explore the Psalms and Prophetic words from the book of Isaiah.
A later prophet in Isaiah continues to speak to Daughter Zion
Aired January 8, 2024
What happens when the Isaiah text calls on us to poke at God? How do we ask God to join us in the work of restoration and justice? Most importantly, how does the feminine translation of Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney guide us to experience God in new ways? Join us this week as we explore the Psalms and Prophetic words from the book of Isaiah.
Week Eight: The Third Sunday After Epiphany
Zephaniah 3:14-20 Psalm 17:6-9, 13, 15
The prophet brings Daughter of Zion words of hope and joy! The listener is introduced to the prophetess Huldah
Aired January 15, 2024
This week is a new adventure on the UU Bible Study weekly podcast. We will explore one of the minor prophets, Zephaniah and some of the historical context including a look at the Prophetess Huldah. As always, Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney brings light and life to the text. We hope you join us as we explore and learn together.
The prophet brings Daughter of Zion words of hope and joy! The listener is introduced to the prophetess Huldah
Aired January 15, 2024
This week is a new adventure on the UU Bible Study weekly podcast. We will explore one of the minor prophets, Zephaniah and some of the historical context including a look at the Prophetess Huldah. As always, Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney brings light and life to the text. We hope you join us as we explore and learn together.
Week Nine: The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
Isaiah 16:1-5 Psalm 33:11-22
The early Isaiah prophet brings words of hospitality and care to the immigrant
Aired January 22, 2024
Wow! This one is powerful! Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove dig into the book of Isaiah and explore the prophet's words about immigration, borders, and hospitality. One of the goals of UU Bible Study is to equip the listener with knowledge that aids in today's difficult and important conversations. Immigration is one of those conversations. We hope you enjoy it!
The early Isaiah prophet brings words of hospitality and care to the immigrant
Aired January 22, 2024
Wow! This one is powerful! Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove dig into the book of Isaiah and explore the prophet's words about immigration, borders, and hospitality. One of the goals of UU Bible Study is to equip the listener with knowledge that aids in today's difficult and important conversations. Immigration is one of those conversations. We hope you enjoy it!
Week Ten: The Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
Song of Songs 4:9-15 Psalm 33:11-22
An introduction to erotic love poetry which centers a confident and strong woman (or possibly even women)
Aired January 29, 2024
As we prepare for the coming Sunday which is the fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove dig into the Song of Songs which is a book about a community's relationship with GOD and an honest account of sexuality. It is a book that honors the male and female aspects of Sexuality and invites us to sit with its joy and discomforts. One of the goals of UU Bible Study is to equip the listener with knowledge that aids in today's difficult and important conversations. This week meets this goal!
An introduction to erotic love poetry which centers a confident and strong woman (or possibly even women)
Aired January 29, 2024
As we prepare for the coming Sunday which is the fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove dig into the Song of Songs which is a book about a community's relationship with GOD and an honest account of sexuality. It is a book that honors the male and female aspects of Sexuality and invites us to sit with its joy and discomforts. One of the goals of UU Bible Study is to equip the listener with knowledge that aids in today's difficult and important conversations. This week meets this goal!
Week Eleven: The Last Sunday After Epiphany
Zachariah 8:1-8 Psalm 95:1-7
The prophet Zachariah brings words and images of hope to a fearful people
Aired February 5, 2024
Once again, Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove explore the Jewish text in Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. This week, we dive into the book of Zacheriah and explore what it means to be at home.
The prophet Zachariah brings words and images of hope to a fearful people
Aired February 5, 2024
Once again, Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove explore the Jewish text in Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. This week, we dive into the book of Zacheriah and explore what it means to be at home.
Week Twelve: The First Sunday In Lent
Genesis 2:7-9, 15-25 and Psalm 104: 1-4, 10-15, 27-30
Another look at the oldest creation story found in Genesis
Aired February 12, 2024
Lent is a special season in the Christian liturgical year focused on reflection and forgiveness. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney uses this special season to look at some very special texts. The Jewish Text on the First Sunday in Lent is from the second Genesis creation story. Michele and Samuel discuss some new ways to think about this story. Lent is an excellent season to reflect more deeply on familiar stories. This is one of those stories for many of us.
Another look at the oldest creation story found in Genesis
Aired February 12, 2024
Lent is a special season in the Christian liturgical year focused on reflection and forgiveness. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney uses this special season to look at some very special texts. The Jewish Text on the First Sunday in Lent is from the second Genesis creation story. Michele and Samuel discuss some new ways to think about this story. Lent is an excellent season to reflect more deeply on familiar stories. This is one of those stories for many of us.
Week Thirteen: The Second Sunday In Lent
Genesis 3:1-7 and Psalm 92:1-5, 12-15
Adam and Eve in the Garden: Trust Created
Aired Monday, February 19, 2024
Michele and Samuel continue their journey through the season of Lent and Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's The Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Building on last week's Jewish text from Genesis, chapter two, we will discuss the first part of Genesis, chapter three. We will continue to look at how these stories impact our current society and possible ways to reframe them. Lent is an excellent season to reflect more deeply on familiar stories. This is one of those stories for many of us.
Adam and Eve in the Garden: Trust Created
Aired Monday, February 19, 2024
Michele and Samuel continue their journey through the season of Lent and Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's The Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Building on last week's Jewish text from Genesis, chapter two, we will discuss the first part of Genesis, chapter three. We will continue to look at how these stories impact our current society and possible ways to reframe them. Lent is an excellent season to reflect more deeply on familiar stories. This is one of those stories for many of us.
Week Fourteen: The Third Sunday In Lent
Genesis 3:8-21 and Psalm 96
Adam, Eve, and God. Trust Broken
Aired Monday, February 26,2024
Dr. Michele Townsend Grove and Rev. Samuel Felderman continue the conversation on the second (and oldest) creation story found in the book of Genesis. These stories are included in Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. We dive deeper into issues of gender, sexuality, and theology. We also look at how these stories impact today's society and the way humanity is in relationship.
Adam, Eve, and God. Trust Broken
Aired Monday, February 26,2024
Dr. Michele Townsend Grove and Rev. Samuel Felderman continue the conversation on the second (and oldest) creation story found in the book of Genesis. These stories are included in Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. We dive deeper into issues of gender, sexuality, and theology. We also look at how these stories impact today's society and the way humanity is in relationship.
Week Fifteen: The Fourth Sunday In Lent
Song of Songs 4:7-16 and Psalm 136:1-16
Changing our society's narrative around race and gender through biblical love poetry
Aired Monday, March 4, 2024
After three weeks of exploring the second creation story in the book of Genesis, Dr. Michele Townsend Grove and Rev. Samuel Felderman dive into the Song of Songs! These stories are included in Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. We continue our conversation about gender, sexuality, and theology. We also look at translation and its effect on our society's concept of race. This is a continuation of our conversation on the Song of Songs from the Fifth Week After Epiphany. We hope you will join us.
Changing our society's narrative around race and gender through biblical love poetry
Aired Monday, March 4, 2024
After three weeks of exploring the second creation story in the book of Genesis, Dr. Michele Townsend Grove and Rev. Samuel Felderman dive into the Song of Songs! These stories are included in Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. We continue our conversation about gender, sexuality, and theology. We also look at translation and its effect on our society's concept of race. This is a continuation of our conversation on the Song of Songs from the Fifth Week After Epiphany. We hope you will join us.
Week Sixteen: The Fifth Sunday In Lent
Isaiah 51:1-8 and Psalm 148
The many prophetic voices in the book of Isaiah and how we choose to translate them
Aired Monday, March 11, 2024
As we head closer to Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter - Dr. Michele Townsend Grove and Rev. Samuel Felderman dive into a reading from Isaiah. These stories are included in Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. We continue our conversation about gender, sexuality, and theology. This week, we pay close attention to the translator. How do biblical translators choose tense and meaning and how does this affect the meaning what we read in the text? We hope you will join us.
The many prophetic voices in the book of Isaiah and how we choose to translate them
Aired Monday, March 11, 2024
As we head closer to Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter - Dr. Michele Townsend Grove and Rev. Samuel Felderman dive into a reading from Isaiah. These stories are included in Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. We continue our conversation about gender, sexuality, and theology. This week, we pay close attention to the translator. How do biblical translators choose tense and meaning and how does this affect the meaning what we read in the text? We hope you will join us.
Week Seventeen: Palm and Passion Sunday
Psalm 22:1-11 and Matthew 21:1-11
Why O Why Have You Forsaken Me? A Psalm of loneliness and despair
Aired Monday, March 18, 2024
Michele and Samuel search for the deep meaning and emotion in Psalm 22 as we explore what Palm and Passion Sunday means for our hurting world. We continue to follow the tranlation and expertise presented out by Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney in The Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W.
Why O Why Have You Forsaken Me? A Psalm of loneliness and despair
Aired Monday, March 18, 2024
Michele and Samuel search for the deep meaning and emotion in Psalm 22 as we explore what Palm and Passion Sunday means for our hurting world. We continue to follow the tranlation and expertise presented out by Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney in The Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W.
BONUS: Holy Week Podcasts
Join us on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for special bonus readings of a Psalm and a section from the Passion Narrative. No matter how your theology intersects with the Christian story of the historic Jesus, there is value in being in a relationship with the story of Holy Week. It is a sacred time. Join us each day this week for reading and reflection. We encourage everyone to sit with the sadness, anger, injustice, and violence in this story because we need to face (and confront) the sadness, anger, injustice, and violence in our world today
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As a way to honor Good Friday, Samuel and Michele created a special episode. It is a good episode for those exploring the uncomfortable emotions and images of Good Friday.
Week Eighteen: Easter
Isaiah 49:1–13 and Psalm 18:2–11, 16–19;
Does Isaiah predict the coming of the Christ? Or is it a document for their present context?Michele and Samuel explore the Jewish text from Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's lectionary in The Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. This is a great opportunity to talk about the choices translators make and how these choices create meaning!
Does Isaiah predict the coming of the Christ? Or is it a document for their present context?Michele and Samuel explore the Jewish text from Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's lectionary in The Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. This is a great opportunity to talk about the choices translators make and how these choices create meaning!
Week Nineteen: The Second Sunday In Easter
Psalm 41:1-4, 12-13 and Deuteronomy 5:1-10
Moses speaks to those wandering in the wilderness. It is a new group of younger people who are ready to take leadership to the next stage in their journey.
It is the Easter Season and Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove continue their journey with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Once again, Dr. Gafney challenges us to look closely at the story and meaning of the Torah text in Deuteronomy. Samuel and Michele struggle with Canon Law and discover the complicated layers provide a great deal for us to explore.
Moses speaks to those wandering in the wilderness. It is a new group of younger people who are ready to take leadership to the next stage in their journey.
It is the Easter Season and Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove continue their journey with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Once again, Dr. Gafney challenges us to look closely at the story and meaning of the Torah text in Deuteronomy. Samuel and Michele struggle with Canon Law and discover the complicated layers provide a great deal for us to explore.
Week Twenty: The Third Sunday Of Easter
salm 41:1-4, 12-13 and Deuteronomy 5:1-10
Moses speaks to those wandering in the wilderness. It is a new group of younger people who are ready to take leadership to the next stage in their journey.
It is the Easter Season and Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove continue their journey with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Once again, Dr. Gafney challenges us to look closely at the story and meaning of the Torah text in Deuteronomy. Samuel and Michele struggle with Canon Law and discover the complicated layers provide a great deal for us to explore.
Moses speaks to those wandering in the wilderness. It is a new group of younger people who are ready to take leadership to the next stage in their journey.
It is the Easter Season and Rev. Samuel Felderman and Dr. Michele Townsend Grove continue their journey with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Once again, Dr. Gafney challenges us to look closely at the story and meaning of the Torah text in Deuteronomy. Samuel and Michele struggle with Canon Law and discover the complicated layers provide a great deal for us to explore.
Week Twenty-one: The Fourth Sunday Of Easter
Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Psalm 9:9-14
Moses continues to speak to the new leaders who are ready to journey into the land promised to them by God. In this part of the full story, we hear of the blessings that come from keeping the covenant. We also hear warnings of listening to false prophets.
Samuel and Michele their journey through the Easter season and the book of Deuteronomy with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Once again, Dr. Gafney challenges us to look closely at this continued oration from Moses to the new leaders who are ready to journey into the new land.
Moses continues to speak to the new leaders who are ready to journey into the land promised to them by God. In this part of the full story, we hear of the blessings that come from keeping the covenant. We also hear warnings of listening to false prophets.
Samuel and Michele their journey through the Easter season and the book of Deuteronomy with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Once again, Dr. Gafney challenges us to look closely at this continued oration from Moses to the new leaders who are ready to journey into the new land.
Week Twenty-two: The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Psalm 147:12-20
Moses continues to speak to the new leaders who are ready to journey into the land promised to them by God. In this part of the full story, we hear of the blessings that come from keeping the covenant. We also hear warnings of listening to false prophets.
Samuel and Michele journey through the Easter season and the book of Deuteronomy with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Once again, Dr. Gafney challenges us to look closely at this continued oration from Moses to the new leaders who are ready to journey into the new land.
Moses continues to speak to the new leaders who are ready to journey into the land promised to them by God. In this part of the full story, we hear of the blessings that come from keeping the covenant. We also hear warnings of listening to false prophets.
Samuel and Michele journey through the Easter season and the book of Deuteronomy with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. Once again, Dr. Gafney challenges us to look closely at this continued oration from Moses to the new leaders who are ready to journey into the new land.
Week Twenty-three: The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Deuteronomy 28:58-68; Psalm 145:8-19
Moses continues to speak to the new leaders who are ready to journey into the land promised to them by God. In this part of the full story, we hear of the blessings that come from keeping the covenant. We also hear warnings of listening to false prophets.
Samuel and Michele journey through the Easter season and the book of Deuteronomy with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. After last week's look at the blessings at the beginning of chapter 28, we now take an honest and difficult look at the curses.
Moses continues to speak to the new leaders who are ready to journey into the land promised to them by God. In this part of the full story, we hear of the blessings that come from keeping the covenant. We also hear warnings of listening to false prophets.
Samuel and Michele journey through the Easter season and the book of Deuteronomy with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. After last week's look at the blessings at the beginning of chapter 28, we now take an honest and difficult look at the curses.
Week Twenty-four: The Seventh Sunday of East
Deuteronomy 29:10-15; Psalm 111
These are the final words spoken by Moses to the people ready to enter the promised land. It concludes with words of warning, blessing, and covenant.
Samuel and Michele journey through the Easter season and the book of Deuteronomy with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. This conversation focuses on the evolution of the concept of covenant and the importance of understanding covenant's historical roots as we discuss and create covenants in our congregations.
These are the final words spoken by Moses to the people ready to enter the promised land. It concludes with words of warning, blessing, and covenant.
Samuel and Michele journey through the Easter season and the book of Deuteronomy with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W. This conversation focuses on the evolution of the concept of covenant and the importance of understanding covenant's historical roots as we discuss and create covenants in our congregations.
Week Twenty-five: Pentecost
Joel 2:27-32 ; Psalm 139:7-14
Michele and Samuel explore the theme of apocalypse through the Prophet Joel. We reframe an understanding of apocalypse in light of its modern day understanding.
Pentecost is a celebrated season for Jewish and Christian communities. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W focuses on Joel for the Jewish text for the Christian celebration of Pentecost and draws us to an understanding that the divine is accessible for everyone.
Michele and Samuel explore the theme of apocalypse through the Prophet Joel. We reframe an understanding of apocalypse in light of its modern day understanding.
Pentecost is a celebrated season for Jewish and Christian communities. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W focuses on Joel for the Jewish text for the Christian celebration of Pentecost and draws us to an understanding that the divine is accessible for everyone.
Week Twenty-six: The First Sunday after Pentecost
Psalm 80:1-7, Ruth 1:1-14
In the first chapter of the book of Ruth, we discover that translation makes a difference in our understanding of the role of women and the horror of abduction.
Michele and Samuel discover that there are new things to learn from the most familiar of stories. This week is the first of five weeks to know about the Book of Ruth. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney takes us on this journey of discovery where we see that translation - once again - matters!
In the first chapter of the book of Ruth, we discover that translation makes a difference in our understanding of the role of women and the horror of abduction.
Michele and Samuel discover that there are new things to learn from the most familiar of stories. This week is the first of five weeks to know about the Book of Ruth. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney takes us on this journey of discovery where we see that translation - once again - matters!
Week Twenty-seven: The Second Sunday after Pentecost
Ruth 1:15-22; Psalm 44:1-4, 8, 17
In the We continue to discuss the the 1st Chapter in the book of Ruth. Samuel and Michele look closely at the translation and context of this story which is often glazes over the limited opportunities women had in this society.
Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney continues to bring wisdom to this story. This is a story that many have heard since they were children. It is remember fondly as the love story of King David's grandparents. Dr. Gafney helps us to understand the true context of this story. Samuel and Michele discuss why this story is important during the time of exile when the ancient Israelites were forced to reform what it meant to be in relationship with God.
In the We continue to discuss the the 1st Chapter in the book of Ruth. Samuel and Michele look closely at the translation and context of this story which is often glazes over the limited opportunities women had in this society.
Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney continues to bring wisdom to this story. This is a story that many have heard since they were children. It is remember fondly as the love story of King David's grandparents. Dr. Gafney helps us to understand the true context of this story. Samuel and Michele discuss why this story is important during the time of exile when the ancient Israelites were forced to reform what it meant to be in relationship with God.
Week Twenty-eight: The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Ruth 2:1-16; Psalm 112
We continue to discuss the book of Ruth. Samuel and Michele look closely at the translation and context of this story that often glazes over the limited opportunities women had in this society. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney continues to bring wisdom to this story. This is a story that many have heard since they were children. It is remembered fondly as the love story of King David's great-grandparents. Dr. Gafney helps us to understand the true context of this story. Samuel and Michele discuss why this story is important during exile when the Israelites were forced to reform what it meant to be in a relationship with God.
We continue to discuss the book of Ruth. Samuel and Michele look closely at the translation and context of this story that often glazes over the limited opportunities women had in this society. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney continues to bring wisdom to this story. This is a story that many have heard since they were children. It is remembered fondly as the love story of King David's great-grandparents. Dr. Gafney helps us to understand the true context of this story. Samuel and Michele discuss why this story is important during exile when the Israelites were forced to reform what it meant to be in a relationship with God.
Week Twenty-nine: The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Ruth 3:1-18; Psalm 68: 4-11
We continue to discuss on the book of Ruth. The plot thickens as we look at gender, economic and immigrant inequality. Samuel and Michele look closely at the translation and context of this story that often glazes over the limited opportunities women had in this society.
Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney continues to bring wisdom to this story. This is a story that many have heard since they were children. It is remembered fondly as the love story of King David's great-grandparents. Dr. Gafney helps us to understand the raw and true context of this story.
We continue to discuss on the book of Ruth. The plot thickens as we look at gender, economic and immigrant inequality. Samuel and Michele look closely at the translation and context of this story that often glazes over the limited opportunities women had in this society.
Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney continues to bring wisdom to this story. This is a story that many have heard since they were children. It is remembered fondly as the love story of King David's great-grandparents. Dr. Gafney helps us to understand the raw and true context of this story.
Week Thirty: The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Ruth 4:9-17; Psalm 107:1-9, 19-22
This is the last of a five-week exploration of the Book of Ruth. Ruth gives birth to a son who is the grandfather of Kind David. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney continues to bring wisdom to this story. This is a story that many have heard since they were children. It is remembered fondly as the love story of King David's great-grandparents. Dr. Gafney helps us to understand the raw and true context of this story. This week, we look more closely at the many ways this text welcomes those who are normally on the margins.
This is the last of a five-week exploration of the Book of Ruth. Ruth gives birth to a son who is the grandfather of Kind David. Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney continues to bring wisdom to this story. This is a story that many have heard since they were children. It is remembered fondly as the love story of King David's great-grandparents. Dr. Gafney helps us to understand the raw and true context of this story. This week, we look more closely at the many ways this text welcomes those who are normally on the margins.
Week Thirty-one: The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
I Samuel 1:1-6, 9-18; Psalm 113 This week, we leave the book of Ruth and move to 1 Samuel. We begin with the story of Hannah and her journey from a barren wife to the mother of the prophet Samuel. The week, we start a multi-week journey through the book of 1 Samuel. This journey allows us to dig deep and follow Dr. Gafney's vision of ordinary time in Year W of her lectionary.
Week Thirty-two: The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
I Samuel 1: 19-28; Psalm 69:10-20, 30-33.
This is our second week exploring the fist chapter in 1 Samuel. We explore the importance of this choice and the importance of this 1st chapter.
The story of Hannah and her journey from a barren wife to the mother of the prophet Samuel. We explore the academic, the emotional and spiritual. We continue to dig deep and follow Dr. Gafney's vision of ordinary time in Year W of her lectionary.
This is our second week exploring the fist chapter in 1 Samuel. We explore the importance of this choice and the importance of this 1st chapter.
The story of Hannah and her journey from a barren wife to the mother of the prophet Samuel. We explore the academic, the emotional and spiritual. We continue to dig deep and follow Dr. Gafney's vision of ordinary time in Year W of her lectionary.
Week Thirty-three: The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
I Samuel 2:18-21, 26; Psalm 144: 3-4, 12-15
This is the third week we have the privilege to explore the story of Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel.
In this episode we focus on the emotional and spiritual aspects of Hannah's example. In addition we look at the powerful social justice work that happens in the small moments. We continue to dig deep and follow Dr. Gafney's vision of ordinary time in Year W of her lectionary.
This is the third week we have the privilege to explore the story of Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel.
In this episode we focus on the emotional and spiritual aspects of Hannah's example. In addition we look at the powerful social justice work that happens in the small moments. We continue to dig deep and follow Dr. Gafney's vision of ordinary time in Year W of her lectionary.
Week Thirty-four: The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
1 Samuel 2:12–17, 22–25; Psalm 49:1–2, 5–9, 16–17;
As we finish our study of Hannah, we look closely at the Prophet Eli and his sons. This study compares the selfless and loving with those who center on greed and selfishness.
We continue to dig deep and follow Dr. Gafney's vision of ordinary time in Year W of her lectionary. We continue to savor the brilliance of Gafney's translation and wisdom in her interpretations.
As we finish our study of Hannah, we look closely at the Prophet Eli and his sons. This study compares the selfless and loving with those who center on greed and selfishness.
We continue to dig deep and follow Dr. Gafney's vision of ordinary time in Year W of her lectionary. We continue to savor the brilliance of Gafney's translation and wisdom in her interpretations.
Week Thirty-five: The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
This episode will drop Monday, July 22, 2024