Rev'd Up for Sunday
Listen along as the priests of St. Mark's, New Canaan (Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy) gear up for Sunday. Each week the preacher will lead a discussion of the scriptures of the day. Sometimes irreverent, often witty, always filled with love for our Lord: don’t miss these conversations about the questions, mysteries, and hope these three find in the Bible.
Episodes
199 episodes
"Scandalous Love" John 12:1-8 | Episode 198
Mary and Judas sure have some scandalous ways of showing their love for Jesus! This week, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explore how Mary anointing Jesus' feet with perfume was an act of intense love, and how even Judas, who w...
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Episode 198
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31:36
"God's Reckless Love" Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 | Episode 197
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is perhaps the crown jewel of Jesus' teaching. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy point out that, despite how well-known this story is, it's the parable that keeps on giving. What does it say about ...
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Episode 197
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"Holy Manure!" Luke 13:1-9 | Episode 196
If you needed proof that Pilate was a bad man, this story is it! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy tackle some horrific headlines and a parable about finding mercy through manure. Plus, what does this teach us about the patience ...
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Episode 196
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"Friendly Pharisees and a Foxy King" Luke 13:31-35 | Episode 195
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it!" This week's Gospel text hints at the danger that Jerusalem holds for Jesus. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy break down why Jesus and ...
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Episode 195
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27:36
"Tempted by the Devil" Luke 4:1-13 | Episode 194
We're beginning the season of Lent with a familiar story: Jesus goes into the wilderness for 40 days and is tempted by the devil. John Kennedy is joined by Rob Schwartz, St. Mark's Digital Missioner, to take us deeper into the three tests Jesus...
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Episode 194
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28:37
"The Way We Pray" (Ash Wednesday) Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 | Episode 193
Jesus wants us to be pious...but in secret? Peter Walsh is joined by Rob Schwartz, St. Mark's Digital Missioner, for a special Ash Wednesday episode. They unpack Jesus' advice in Matthew's Gospel and discuss how our religious practices can beco...
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Episode 193
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25:13
"The Clothes Reveal the Man" Luke 9:28-36 | Episode 192
It's the Transfiguration and the question of Jesus' identity has reached a fever pitch ! Peter Walsh and John Kennedy explain how this serves as a resurrection scene before the resurrection, how Jesus' prayer life was formative to who he was, a...
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Episode 192
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29:06
"The Ethics of the Kingdom" Luke 6:27-38 | Episode 191
Continuing with the sermon on the plain, we get what may be Jesus' most practical advice. Peter Walsh and John Kennedy discuss what we need from our "divine physician", what it means to set ourselves apart from the ways of the world, and how im...
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Episode 191
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29:29
"Hardly a Plain Sermon" Luke 6:17-26 | Episode 190
Jesus' sermon on the plain reveals blessings for some people and woes for others. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy talk about how this message lifts up the lowly and unknown, what makes Jesus a universal man of the people, and h...
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Episode 190
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29:20
"Caught and Called" Luke 5:1-11 | Episode 189
This week's Gospel lesson is all about catching fish and calling people. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the themes of calling those who feel unworthy, coming into contact with the divine, and having the humility to lis...
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Episode 189
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26:56
"The Presentation" Luke 2:22-40 | Episode 188
What begins with the story of baby Jesus' presentation in the temple turns into a discussion filled with hidden meanings, dire predictions, and prophetic moments. Peter Walsh and John Kennedy highlight the unspoken comparisons between Jesus and...
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Episode 188
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28:46
"Jesus' Radical Reading" Luke 4:14-21 | Episode 187
In today's Gospel text, Jesus offers a shocking interpretation of Isaiah when teaching in his hometown. Elizabeth Garnsey and Rob Schwartz discuss the significance of the passages Jesus chose to read, what it says about him and his ministry, an...
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Episode 187
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23:06
"A Wedding to Remember" John 2:1-11 | Episode 186
Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine might make him a hit at parties but do we get distracted from what it's really pointing to? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss the symbolism of the bridegroom, the role of wisdom, ...
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Episode 186
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"Will the Real Messiah Please Stand Up?" Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 | Episode 185
It's baptism day for Jesus and John the Baptist wants people to understand who's really the messiah. This week, Peter Walsh and John Kennedy discuss the initiation of Jesus' public ministry and the importance of cultivating a prayer life for ou...
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Episode 185
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30:27
"Jesus Is Missing!" Luke 2:41-52 | Episode 184
12-year-old Jesus has gone missing and his parents are on a 3-day hunt to find him! Rob Schwartz, St. Mark's Digitial Missioner, joins Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy for a dive into this rare glimpse of Jesus' childhood. How d...
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Episode 184
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33:32
"A Word About the Word" John 1:1-18 | Episode 183
This week, John's Gospel shines a mystical lens on Jesus. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain why this divine, cosmic perspective matters, contemplate the life and experiences of the Gospel's author, and share different tak...
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Episode 183
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33:38
"What We Miss About Jesus' Birth" Luke 2:1-20 | Episode 182
Is Luke's account of Jesus' birth one of the most over-interpreted passages ever or have we actually glossed over the details? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain how we often miss or ignore the political nature of this sto...
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Episode 182
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28:08
"New World Order" Luke 1:39-55 | Episode 181
As Advent comes to a close, our focus shifts to Mary and Elizabeth, two women we don't talk about nearly enough. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy talk about the Old Testament connections to Elizabeth and Mary's songs of joy, div...
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Episode 181
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27:40
"Broods, Baptisms, and Burning" Luke 3:7-18 | Episode 180
We're sticking with John the Baptist for one more week and this time his words are a mix of warnings and advice. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain why some of this passage's dark language is actually a good thing and caut...
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Episode 180
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30:46
"Jesus' Inauguration Day" Luke 3:1-6 | Episode 179
This week, John the Baptist is calling everyone back to the wilderness to repent. Peter Walsh, John Kennedy, and Elizabeth Garnsey examine how John the Baptist still challenges us to turn from our current habits and live an authentic life.
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Episode 179
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28:23
"A Not-So-Happy New Year?" Luke 21:25-36 | Episode 178
In this week's Gospel lesson, Jesus has some dire predictions...but he also doesn't want us to worry about it. As we begin Advent and a new liturgical year, Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy offer different approaches to Jesus' p...
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Episode 178
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29:12
"A Kingdom of This World" John 18:33-37 | Episode 177
The Gospel reading for Christ the King features a clash between Pilate and Jesus and raises the question of whether Jesus is a king and, if so, what his kingdom is. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy explain the significance of th...
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Episode 177
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29:47
"Jesus: Prophet of Doom" Mark 13:1-8 | Episode 176
This week, some apocalyptic predictions from Jesus spark a debate on the podcast about whether the violence of the Bible is really divine judgement. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy take a closer look at how Jesus' predictions a...
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Episode 176
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29:10
"Scribes & Widows" Mark 12:38-44 | Episode 175
This week, Jesus has some harsh criticism for the scribes and high praise for a poor widow. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy discuss how the widow's offering exposed temple corruption and the exploitation of those in need, and w...
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Episode 175
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26:56
"A Place for Grief and Sorrow" John 11:32-44 | Episode 174
This week's Gospel reading is packed with emotion! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy break down all the reactions surrounding the death of Lazarus, including those of Jesus himself. What can we learn from the weeping and wailing ...
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Episode 174
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