There's no recipe! 🙃

Few points that are clearly wrong “Jesus was being a feminist” This is absolutely NOT the case of what was going on here. Bringing back the original intention of marriage, was because it had become primarily legalistic, and not what God intended. It wasn’t so that women could now have the ability to divorce or anything of that sort. We still see the hierarchy in relations as man as the head. THERE IS NO EXCEPTION TO DIVORCE the adultery clause completely defeats the rule, and to say it is an exception is just straight up terrible exegesis

I found this exceptionally touching this morning. The gentle way you examine division is helping me thoughtfully reframe my approach to family members with whom I deeply disagree. Thank you!

Thank you for taking such a balanced approach to such a difficult topic. I always think that the gospel is strong enough that we don’t need to feel threatened by great debate & discussion. That’s how we learn, and grow.

Listened in from the OBX this week! Thank you for your insights! Godspeed!

Thanks for helping us navigate such diverse passages. So glad the sound issues got worked out in the end. Blessings ❤

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY. Was all Christian. AMERCAN SLAVERY. Was all Christian. MANIFIEST DESTINY. Was all Christian. THE CONFEDERACY. Was all Christian. RECONSTRUCTION. Was all Christian. DRED SCOTT. Was all Christian. JIM CROW Was all Christian. PLESSY V FERGUSION. Was all Christian. SEGREGATION. Was all Christian. THE KU KLUX KLAN. Was all Christian. THE TRAIL OF A THOUSAND TEARS. Was all Christian. THE SAND CREEK MASSACRE. Was all Christian. THE TULSA MASSACRE. Was all Christian. CRITICAL RACE THEORY. Was all Christian. RED LINING. Was all Christian. THE CHILD RAPE HISTORY OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC EMPIRE. Is all Christian. THE RAMPANT LEVEL OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION. Is all Christian. DENIAL OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS. Is all Christian. DENIAL OF LGBT RIGHTS. Is all Christian. Christianity is Supremacy. Christianity is Fascism. AND PROJECT 2O25? Is absolutely and totally Christian. So don’t listen to what they say. Just watch what they do.💙

Another excellent discussion, thank you for sharing. It seems we've been plagued with denominations at least since the church in Corinth. I believe the source of denominations and differences in opinions lies in our human condition. A tour of a concentration camp clearly shows the depth of inherent evil we have inside us. Rev. Elizabeth, when you spoke about your mother, I had to chuckle. She sounds like my mother did. My mom was a Connecticut yankee trapped in the deep south. She was well assimilated and you would never know she grew up in Hartford until a conversation turned to money and she said dollah. :) Your podcast is an incredible asset for me. I'm an Eucharistic Worship Leader and Lay Preacher in a small rural church in Florida. Your discussions broaden my shallow understanding. You are a blessing. TY

This was an exceptionally well done podcast . As a Lutheran pastor I agree with you 100 percent regarding the inclusivity of Christ. As Christians we should recognize all as children of God.

Beautiful message ❤

Hi - it is obvious that you work hard to prepare a beautiful service but I feel it is missing some personality… I feel the sermon should be less formal and follow more of what you discussed in your podcast… It will help the congregation better understand the message and retain it… Not feel they attended a university lecture…. Also, don’t read it… You know your stuff very well and it would be more meaningful if you stand in front of the congregation, deliver your thoughts and views directly with emotion and a connection to current life experiences… Hope this helps… keep going!!!

To Elizabeth, That was another excellent sermon, as always. I have listened to the sermon on Monday September 23. Excellent sermon. The light will come. I know there are three ways to spell the word Ketchup. The word Ketchup is spelled Ketchup. The word Ketchup can also be spelled catsup. And the word Ketchup can also be spelled catchup. Probably there is more than three ways to spell the word Ketchup that I am not aware of. I know there is three ways to spell the word Ketchup. I am used to spelling the word Ketchup 'Ketchup'. You can buy Ketchup! Or you can make Ketchup! This is a recipe for Home-Made Tomato Ketchup. This recipe is an old recipe. This recipe came from way back from the years the late 1800s. A recipe to make: HOME- MADE TOMATO KETCHUP Take as many Ripe tomatoes as you need, wipe the ripe tomatoes clean, cut the ripe tomatoes up and cook the ripe tomatoes until soft; strain the ripe tomatoes through a sieve. To every 16 cups of ripe tomato add 2 cups of vinegar, 1 scant teaspoon of red pepper, 1/4 cup of salt (1/4 cup is right), and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Add, tied in a bag, 1 tablespoon of black peppercorns, 2 tablespoons of dry mustard, 3 tablespoons of cinnamon, 2 tablespoons cloves and 1/2 tablespoon of mace. Boil very slowly 4 to 5 hours. Remove the spices. Bottle while hot. That was an old recipe, from the years the late 1800s. This recipe is a Home-Made Tomato Ketchup recipe. And now, with this recipe, you can make your own Home-Made Tomato Ketchup! Have a great day.

John, what is the title of the Huxley book you reference? Liz

With respect to greatness, I’m reminded by the statement from Martin Luther King Jr. “Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

Interesting that Jesus talks from a third person perspective on this second effort to forewarn the disciples about his coming death and resurrection. Jesus is communicating as a human here on their level. Why? Would it make the message easier to understand? Perhaps. But the passage tells us that they walked on arguing who was the greatest. Could this have been because Jesus just communicated that he would be leaving them and they would be on their own or was it simply that they were back home and concerned how they would be perceived? Jesus then flips back into first person teaching mode as the son of God. More powerful and far reaching when deciphering his words that remind us of the rewiring that we must undergo to create true intimacy and relationship with God. Just found the perspective interesting. Thank you for sharing God bless you

As you politely sparred over whether or not Christ’s suffering was God’s will - and did the Father direct that Christ should suffer and (in addition) does God want us to suffer, I was delightfully intrigued by your perspectives. I think I would agree with Reverend Kennedy, that both viewpoints are based on something positive. Rev Garnsey’s focus on serving others and caring for the suffering and needy highlights that service to others is vital to our becoming one within Christ’s Community. For me this is scary because the main theme of so many of the prophets was encouraging others to repent. Repentance leads to baptism and forgiveness of sins. And some of us don’t like to reach out to those we find intimidating or annoying. Serving others allows us to better reach out so that we can strive to become one with them in Christ; but the risk of being rejected or worse is the scary part. I believe that Father Peter was also on target in suggesting that the Gospel portrays the Father as approving of, expecting, Christ to suffer - and it must have broken the Father's heart. If all of us are guilty of sin, then doesn't the Law of Justice demand that we must satisfy the demands of justice to enter into God’s presence? Only Christ could satisfy those demands. God’s loving mercy could only be administered after justice had been satisfied. An Episcopal vicar suggested to me a while back that Christ’s Atonement is no longer a subject of focus within the Episcopal Church. I hope she was wrong. The Way of the Cross is an invitation to yield to the loving Christ and try to become one with Him. By yielding to Christ we allow Him to sanctify us that we might eventually become one with Him and one with the Father through Him. The Father allows us to suffer out of His great love for us. For He knows the vastly disproportional blessings that will ensue. He knows that if done with a broken heart and a contrite spirit we can offer up our sufferings for others in Imitation of what Christ does for us and participate with him in the Davidic Covenant. Father Peter made reference to ancient messianic passages. I would close with a link to one from Isaiah 53: 1-10 (Avraham Gileadi - Isaiah Institute translation) isaiahexplained.com/chapter/53

Rejoin the Catholic Church and stop the heresy already.

"Redemptive suffering" (Thank you Fr. Peter!) The way of the cross is a road we do not choose but one we all must travel. I was reminded of the word "Anfechtungen" that Luther used to describe the overwhelming times of spiritual trial, terror, despair, and religious crisis that he experienced throughout his life. Very good and helpful discussion!

Phil. 1:29

Congratulations on 3 years! From Melbourne Australia

Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman. She asks for crumbs and gets...everything! Congratulations on three years!

Thank you, Rev. Williams, for speaking so passionately and eloquently to us on Sunday. Telling your own story of grace, hope, and recovery was powerful. What a blessing you are!

Hi - thanks for what you do - please keep going!!!

Thanks. And happy birthday 🎉. I appreciate your thoughts and know my congregation gets much better sermons as a result of your efforts. Loving the shirt you sent. ❤

After a lifetime (I was raised in a non-religious family) of exploring a number of world religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism), I was recently laying in the hospital after a cycling accident, scared of a dangerous infection that threatened to overtake me and looking at what felt like was a void -- the very end of existence, I felt a sense of surrender/capitulation to Christ. It didn't feel like I somehow 'solved for X' or something, but that HE FOUND ME. Alone in a hospital bed, I cried. Then I later read this about Barth: "Among Barth's early theological influences is the existentialist Kierkegaard, whose idea of conversion as a surrender to God in a time of crisis was further developed by Barth: God is the infinite "wholly other", whereas man is finite, needy, and sinful (Paas 2016:267). Barth's view of the Bible is that it is the record of God's revelation - which is, essentially, Christ; the Bible is not intrinsically revelation but becomes revelation when it is applied to a person at a time of crisis (Paas 2016:267)." I still struggle at times with the whole thing, but I am somehow anchored to it now. I read also that Barth said, "Lord I believe, help my unbelief." Reading this made me feel less broken. I felt, and still do feel, better about my struggles, knowing that somehow the end goal is achieved FOR ME -- but never by me. These lectures are thought provoking. Blessings

Wow. THIS is why I listen to your Podcasts. When i heard the text all I could (shallowly) think of was GROSS. THANK you for explaining this to me!!! P.S. Quit using words that I have to look up! 😂

This is excellent. Barth is difficult for me, so multiple explanations help (but not Barth's!) 😄

As always a great discussion. Thank you for you insights which are always helpful.

good morning folks. Great conversation as always. Peace.

thank you. Another really thoughtful video. So much to think about and meditate on. Desire is such a key word and emotion in our journeying with God. I wonder if when Jesus talks about eating his flesh he is asking me/us whether God is really enough. If all else were stripped away would our relationship with God be enough to sustain us? Hard concept and question when we have so much in our society. I am always deeply moved when I read about the mystics desire for God and pray for this for myself. Blessings and thanks to you all. ❤

We've been spending a lot of time out east and I certainly miss hearing you three! I was "dragged" here to come get my fix. Maureen

"Dogmatics In Outline," By Karl Barth. PDF www.spring-lake.net/pdfs/religion/ortho-barth/Dogmatics%20in%20Outline%20(SCM%20Class%20-%20Karl%20Barth.pdf

I am SOOOOOOOOO with you guys... I've so loved this whole drilling down into John 6 this month, so sad it's over, and wanting us all to experience the SHOCK of this bolt from the blue.

If you were honest and Biblically committed, as was your denominatiobn in the past, you should be struggling with member defection over clerical same sex marriage!!!!!!!!! The Messiah will soon remove your flickering candlestick!!

Hi Eric, thanks for saying hi. Hope you are well. Thanks for tuning in

Once again great discussion and insights. I am reminded of the hymn by J.Gripp “Jesus, and shall it ever be.”

peace, from Pastor Eric, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Norwich CT.

Thanks for tuning in. Honored

Thank you, I found your podcast at the beginning of the John 6 readings this year. Your discussions open doors to my understanding that I didn't know existed.

Beautiful ❤

Wonderful analysis. Thank you.

@ 21.52 This is jarring language. No one speaks in this way except for Jesus We remain/abide only in Jesus who will speak of abiding also in chapter 15 with the reference to the vine and the branch. Really looking forward to next week's discussion in Mark 7 where Jesus will literally yell at the Pharisees 'presumed self-righteousness. Specifically looking forward to your take on the Corban gift and how that might apply in today's context. Blessings on your week!

Thank you for your elaborations...I think the text is clear of the importance, the essence of Jesus' life, in his sacrifice of Himself for the LIFE of the world. As a pastor, I have felt being the channel of His grace in the Eucharist in stating "the body...the blood" for YOU, accentuating the personal as well as assuming the "you all" of the text. It touches me as I look into the face of the receiver.

Absolutely lovely. Well done.

Excellent sermon thanks

🤔 thanks for your thoughts

I got so much out this ep, I watched it twice!

A thought on verse 47 - πιστευω ("believe"; the word appears 85 times in John's Gospel). This might just be the most important word in John's Gospel. Worth noting is that faith only appears as a verb: It is always an action. In other words, "Faith" doesn't exist in John's Gospel, but believing does. It is not by intellectual assent that we live, but fully trusting in God. Sadly, it often takes us to get to that moment where all hope has been lost that we actually begin to trust. So where are people today where their hope is lost or at least waining?

I am from South Africa.This discussion opening up the meaning of Jesus as the Bread of Life was truly nourishing to the soul

To Elizabeth, Jerome C. W. Halverson living in the state of Minnesota. `Better Bread' I just listened to this sermon. Like all of this sermons that you spoke were excellent, this was again an excellent sermon. I am age 61 years old. All of the 61 years I always lived in the state of Minnesota. Wild Rice is grown in some areas of Minnesota. Now, wild rice is not actually rice. Wild rice is a grain, not rice. The name of this is wild rice but it is actually a grain, not rice. I like wild rice. Wild rice is grown in areas of the state of Minnesota. This is a Minnesota recipe. This recipe was First Made in the state of Minnesota. MINNESOTA WILD RICE SOUP 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup raw wild rice 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced carrot About 4 and a half cups soup stock 3 to 4 teaspoon cornstarch 2 cups whipping cream or half and half In heavy pan, melt the butter over medium heat and saute the wild rice, almonds, onion, celery, and carrot for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the soup stock and simmer over low heat for 1 and 1/4 hours, skimming occasionally. Thicken with the cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup of whipping cream or half and half. Stir in the remaining whipping cream or half and half. This is a Minnesota recipe. First Made in the state of Minnesota. Minnesota Wild Rice Soup. Have a great day.