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Living With The Lectionary

The Lectionary Call-In Podcast
Gospel Of John
Jesus Christ
Gospel Of Matthew
Genesis
Romans
Matthew
Jesus
Discipleship
Justice
Gospel Of Luke
Prayer
Hospitality
Lectionary
Faith
Luke
Psalm 23
Jerusalem, Israel
Lent
Church
Forgiveness

A team of pastors and laypersons discuss the Gospel Lectionary for each Sunday of the year.

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Bill Hull, Sara Mickelson, and Ken Hubbell considered Matthew 25:14-30 for November 15, 2026; Proper 28, Year A.

John DeBevoise, Sara Mickelson, and Bill Hull considered Amos 5:18-24 and Matthew 25:1-13 for November 8, 2026, Proper 27, Year A.

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Sara Mickelson, John DeBevoise, and Bill Hull considered Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-10, 22, 1 John 3:1-3 for All Saints Day (Year A), November 1, 2026.

Bill Hull, Sara Mickelson, and John Reiter spend some time with the Gospel lectionary reading:  Matthew 22:34-46 for Sunday, October 25, 2026; Proper 25 (Year A).

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Recent Guests

Bill Hull
Guest participant, theologian/contributor
St. Petersburg, Florida
Episode: Genesis 50:15-21, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35 (Year A) - 9/13/26
John DeBevoise
Guest participant, pastor
Palmacia Presbyterian Church, Tampa
Episode: Genesis 50:15-21, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35 (Year A) - 9/13/26
Sara Mickelson
Guest, resident of Tampa, FL
Episode: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Romans 10:5-15, and Matthew 14:22-33 (Year A) - 8/4/26
Sarah Mickelson
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Episode: Pentecost Sunday (Year A) - 5/24/26
John Debois
Guest joining the discussion from Tampa area
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Episode: Fifth Sunday of Easter - 5/3/26
Jeff Traister
Retired professor of music at the University of Tampa
Palmacia Presbyterian Church (guest)
Episode: Matthew 3:13-17 (Year A) - 1/11/25
Bill Hall
Guest speaker, church member
St. Petersburg, FL
Episode: Luke 16:1-13 (Year C) - 9/16/2025
John Deboevoise
Guest speaker, pastor/teacher
Palm City Presbyterian Church, Tampa, FL
Episode: Luke 16:1-13 (Year C) - 9/16/2025

Hosts

John Reiter
Pastor and host with roles across Palmasia/Palm City congregations; longstanding contributor and facilitator.
Sara Mickelson
Host and facilitator, often contributing deeply to lectionary reflections.
Bill Hull
Host of discussions; engages with guests and leads commentary.
John Debevois
Host and facilitator in multiple episodes, providing pastoral perspective.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Inspiring podcast

    It’s a joy to listen to these distinguished individuals discuss and peer into the lectionary text each week. They each bring very insightful perspectives that allow the listener to hear the word of God brought to light in a new and exciting way. Grateful for their dedication to exploring the Gospel through a variety of viewpoints.

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    United States8 years ago

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In-depth, scripture-focused discussions with thoughtful pastoral insight.
Guest contributors bring diverse theological perspectives while staying grounded in lectionary texts.
Strong emphasis on unity and servant leadership across episodes.
High value for listeners seeking practical faith applications in church life.

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Matthew 22:34-46 (Year A) - 10/25/26
Q: Why does Jesus interrogate the Pharisees by asking whose son the Messiah is?
The discussion frames Jesus' question as a teaching moment about the Messiah's authority: if David calls him Lord, the Messiah's role is greater than simply restoring David's throne.
Matthew 22:34-46 (Year A) - 10/25/26
Q: Why interrogate Jesus about which commandment in the law is the greatest?
The speakers say Matthew presents the question as a test intended to trap or discredit Jesus, while noting that asking a teacher to summarize the Torah could also be a familiar and sincere form of religious debate.
Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20 (Year A) - 9/7/26
Q: How does the promise of binding and loosing on earth relate to our life of faith today?
It suggests a tether between earthly action and heavenly reality, emphasizing responsibility to guide and heal the community while recognizing mystery in how divine authority operates.
Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20 (Year A) - 9/7/26
Q: What principles and guidelines for confronting another person in the faith community can we draw from this passage?
Confront with gentleness and privacy first, aim for reconciliation, and ensure the confrontation serves the health and unity of the community rather than simply venting anger.
Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:9-21 (Year A) - 8/30/26
Q: How does the Matthew text speak to the church today, especially in leadership and decision-making?
Bill responds by emphasizing the need for leaders to be non-anxious and to bridge the ancient text with modern culture, encouraging courageous handling of tensions and a willingness to hear and apply the text in real-life church leadership.

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