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Living With The Lectionary

The Lectionary Call-In Podcast
Gospel Of John
Gospel Of Matthew
Genesis
Jesus Christ
Matthew
Jesus
Romans
Gospel Of Luke
Faith
Discipleship
Luke
Lent
Jerusalem, Israel
Psalm 23
Holy Spirit
Lectionary
John the Baptist
Luke 17:5-10
Luke 18:1-8
Hospitality

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

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Latest Episodes

Rev. John Reiter, Rev. John DeBevoise, and Sara Mickelson discuss Genesis 29:15-28, Romans 8:26-39, and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 for Sunday, July 26, 2026 (Proper 12, Year A)

Rev. John Reiter, Rev. John DeBevoise, and Sara Mickelson discuss Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, Romans 8:12-25, and Genesis 28:10-19a for Sunday, July 19, 2026 (Proper 11, Year A)

Rev. John Reiter, Rev. Bill Hull, and Sara Mickelson discuss Psalm 119:105-112, Isaiah 55:10-13, and Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 (Year A)- for July 12, 2026

Rev. Bill Hull, Sara Mickelson, and John Reiter discuss Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67, Psalm 145:8-14, and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 (Year A) - for July 5, 2026

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Recent Guests

John Debois
Guest joining the discussion from Tampa area
Unspecified
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 Hull
Guest speaker
St. Petersburg, FL
Episode: Luke 17:11-19 (Year C) - 10/7/2025
John DeBevoise
Guest speaker
Savannah, GA
Episode: Luke 17:11-19 (Year C) - 10/7/2025
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
Sarah Mickelson
Guest speaker from Tampa
Palmasia Presbyterian Church (guest)
Episode: Luke 14:25-33 (Year C) - 09/02/2025

Hosts

John Ryder
Pastor and host with ties to multiple church communities, often guiding discussions.
John Reiter
Pastor and discussion facilitator contributing pastoral perspective.
Sara Mickelson
Facilitator and host contributing a lay perspective and coordination.
Bill Hull
Co-host/participant contributing ministry experience.
Kenny Hubbell
Host/Facilitator providing leadership and engagement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 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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Great for pastors seeking diverse perspectives on lectionary text.
Warm, collaborative hosts who model hospitable dialogue.
Thoughtful, scripture-led conversations with practical faith applications.

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Luke 16:19-31 (Year C) - 9/23/2025
Q: What connection points do you find between this parable and the sequence of those parables or passages we have encountered in Luke?
Sarah emphasizes overarching themes like inverted expectations, generosity, and the value of recognizing and responding to the marginalized, while John Deboevoise argues that Luke 16 sits within a larger wealth-focused teaching block and highlights the continuity and distinctions with Luke 15. The hosts explore how these parables illuminate priorities, repentance, and communal responsibility.
Luke 16:1-13 (Year C) - 9/16/2025
Q: How should Christians relate to wealth in light of this parable?
Participants suggest using wealth as a tool for flourishing others and building trustworthy relationships, while maintaining a clear allegiance to God, recognizing that wealth can both entangle and enable meaningful, compassionate action.
Luke 16:1-13 (Year C) - 9/16/2025
Q: What are your thoughts on contrasting the manager's actions with immediate moral judgments of dishonesty?
The panel notes that the charges may not be proven, and a nuanced reading sees the manager's care for relationships as potentially laudable in the right context, prompting us to rethink what constitutes shrewd and ethical behavior in handling resources.
Luke 18:9-14 (Year C) - 10/26/2025
Q: What does it mean to trust in God rather than in oneself?
Trusting in God means recognizing our need for mercy and allowing God to shape our hearts, rather than pursuing self-justification or external accolades as the measure of our value.
Luke 18:9-14 (Year C) - 10/26/2025
Q: How do the two prayers inform and shape our understanding of prayer?
The Pharisee's prayer is a cautionary example of gratitude used to prove righteousness, while the tax collector's plea for mercy represents humility and openness to transformation; together they show that prayer should nurture humility and a heart oriented toward God rather than self-justification.

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A discussion-driven series where pastors and lay participants unpack the Sunday lectionary readings through open, small-group style conversations. Episodes consistently explore how scripture shapes discipleship, hospitality, and church leadership, weaving personal stories with practical applications for faith in daily life. Listeners can expect thoughtful analysis of themes like justice, mercy, mission, and prophetic witness across multiple lectionary cycles, with an emphasis on communal learning, welcoming outsiders, and living out faith in real-world contexts. A notable strength is how hospitality and service are tied directly to biblical interpretation, offering concrete ideas for congregations and small groups, along with opportunities ... more

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