• Year A, Proper 21
    Sep 20 2026

    Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 21: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:28-32.

    We discuss the opportunity available to all to repent, the example of King Ahab and Manasseh, the Christian call to charity, and Jesus' parable of the two sons.

    Notes:

    --2019 Book of Common Prayer

    The Bible Project

    Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler


    0:54 Collect

    3:29 Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32

    19:57 Psalm 25

    28:51 Philippians 2:1-13

    46:41 Matthew 21:28-32

    Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Year A, Proper 20
    Sep 14 2026

    Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 20: Jonah 3:10-4:11; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:21-27; Matthew 20:1-16.

    We discuss the bitterness of rejecting God's generosity to others, the way collective worship invites us to respond to God as individuals, and Paul's spiritual ambitions.

    Notes:

    --2019 Book of Common Prayer

    --Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus, by: Robert Farrar Capon

    The Bible Project

    Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler


    0:52 Collect

    3:07 Jonah 3:10-4:11

    25:35 Psalm 145

    30:13 Philippians 1:21-27

    40:32 Matthew 20:1-16

    Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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    59 mins
  • Year A, Proper 19
    Sep 7 2026

    Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 19: Ecclesiasticus 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103:1-14; Romans 14:5-12; Matthew 18:21-35.

    We discuss the way we are recipients of God's mercy and compassion and how that enables us to have mercy and compassion on others.

    Notes:

    --2019 Book of Common Prayer


    The Bible Project

    Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler


    0:54 Collect

    5:46 Ecclesiasticus 27:30-28:7

    15:07 Psalm 103:1-14

    26:45 Romans 14:5-12

    39:38 Matthew 18:21-35

    Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Year A, Proper 18 - Bonus!
    Sep 4 2026

    Well, friends, it turns out our second take did eventually come through...in a way. After an overnight upload and some patching of things together...here it is!

    Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 18: Ezekiel 33:1-11; Psalm 119:33-48; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 18:15-20.

    We discuss the vocation of prophetic watchman, the goodness of God's law, and Matthew 18.

    Notes:

    --2019 Book of Common Prayer


    The Bible Project

    Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler


    0:59 Collect

    2:31 Ezekiel 33:1-11

    14:33 Psalm 119:33-48

    25:48 Romans 12:9-21

    32:15 Matthew 18:15-20



    Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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    56 mins
  • Year A, Proper 18
    Sep 4 2026

    Well, friends, we gave it a valiant effort this week. We recorded our conversation Tuesday night, but technology failed us, and only Marissa's side of the conversation recorded. So we tried again on Thursday, and what do you know, half of it failed again.

    We surrender. Please enjoy our conversation from three years ago. We will get our tech stuff sorted and be back next week!

    In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 18, Year A:

    Exodus 12:1-14 & Psalm 149; Ezekiel 33:7-11 & Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20.

    We discuss the institution of the Passover meal, Ezekiel's commissioning as a watchman, Paul's exhortation to love one another, and Jesus' teaching on calling other individuals to repentance.

    Notes:

    --The Bible Project
    --Bible Project podcast episodes on Exodus
    --Bible Project video on the firstborn
    --Bible Project video on the Name of God
    --Bible Project video on Romans
    --Bible Project video on themes in Matthew

    Other Resources:
    --Dwell App
    --Metrical Collects


    1:43 Collect
    2:12
    Exodus 12:1-14 & Psalm 149
    30:45
    Ezekiel 33:7-11 & Psalm 119:33-40
    41:35
    Romans 13:8-14
    53:20
    Matthew 18:15-20

    Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Year A, Proper 17
    Aug 28 2026

    Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 17: Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:21-27.

    Notes:

    --2019 Book of Common Prayer


    The Bible Project

    Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler


    1:07 Collect

    2:36 Jeremiah 15:15-21

    16:02 Psalm 26

    28:43 Romans 12:1-8

    44:39 Matthew 16:21-27

    Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Year A, Proper 16
    Aug 15 2026

    Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt, with guest Elizabeth Berget, for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 16: Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 11:25-36; Matthew 16:13-20.

    They discuss God's expansiveness goodness and mercy, the "keys of the kingdom" and binding and loosing imagery.

    They also chat about Elizabeth's book: Love Like a Mother: How the Sacred Work of Motherhood Reveals the Maternal Heart of God. Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram and Substack.

    Notes:

    --2019 Book of Common Prayer

    --Marissa's article Fertility, Futility, and Filth: Menstruation Imagery in Isaiah 64:6


    The Bible Project

    Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler


    0:57 Collect

    1:42 Introducing guest Elizabeth Berget

    13:18 Isaiah 51:1-6

    29:29 Psalm 138

    36:49 Romans 11:25-36

    52:03 Matthew 16:13-20

    Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Year A, Proper 15
    Aug 10 2026

    Hello! We are back to regular weekly episodes. Thanks for hanging in there with us!

    Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt to discuss the readings for Proper 15: Isaiah 56:1-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:13-24: Matthew 15:21-28.

    Notes:

    --Dwell App
    --2019 Book of Common Prayer

    The Bible Project

    Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler


    Dr Sandra Glahn’s book: A Woman’s Place is in the Story

    Substack Live with Dr Glahn

    0:59 Collect

    1:32 Isaiah 56:1-8

    18:21 Psalm 67

    31:37 Romans 11:13-24

    39:49 Matthew 15:21-28

    Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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    1 hr and 6 mins