1 JUL 2024 · 2 Samuel 5.1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48, 2 Corinthians 12.2-10, Mark 6.1-13; What makes a good leader good? What can you tell abotu a person from their vanity plate? Why does Jesus command us to shake off the dust from our feet? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Joanna Paysour. Joanna is the pastor of Greene Memorial UMC in Roanoke, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.  - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

24 JUN 2024 · 2 Samuel 1.1, 17-27, Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 8.7-15, Mark 5.21-43; How special was Reading Rainbow? Where can we see resurrection at work? Why does God delight in disruption? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the lead pastor of First UMC in Salem, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.  - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

17 JUN 2024 · 1 Samuel 17.32-49, Psalm 9.9-20, 2 Corinthians 6.1-13, Mark 4.35-41; What can Bikini Kill teach us about the Gospel? How powerful is our praise? Why does Jesus sleep through the storm? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the lead pastor of First UMC in Salem, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.  - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

10 JUN 2024 · 1 Samuel 15.34-16.13, Psalm 20, 2 Corinthians 5.6-17, Mark 4.26-34; How does God make choices? Where should we place our pride? What can Aziz Ansari teach us about judgment and grace? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.  - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

3 JUN 2024 · 1 Samuel 8.4-20, Psalm 138, 2 Corinthians 4.13-5.1, Mark 3.20-35; What does love look like? What happens to us when we praise God? How can we properly speak of suffering in the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins.  - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

27 MAY 2024 · 1 Samuel 3.1-10, Psalm 139.1-6, 13-18, 2 Corinthians 4.5-12, Mark 2.23-3.6; Is God's presence dangerous? How important are our names? Is Scripture clear? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli and Ken Sundet Jones.  Hosted by Taylor Mertins.  - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

20 MAY 2024 · Isaiah 6.1-8, Psalm 29, Romans 8.12-17, John 3.1-17; What is The Iowa Preachers Project? Should we be afraid of angels? Is Christianity materialistic? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli and Ken Sundet Jones.  Hosted by Taylor Mertins.  - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

13 MAY 2024 · Acts 2.1-21, Psalm 104.24-34, 35b, Romans 8.22-27, John 15.26-27, 16.4b-15; Is Pentecost the birthday of the church? Why do we hope for things we do not see? Is God doing a new thing? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is the pastor of Walker Chapel UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

6 MAY 2024 · Acts 1.15-17, 21-26, Psalm 1, 1 John 5.9-13, John 17.6-19; What's the difference between doing and being? What does it mean to be santicifed in the truth? What is happening in the United Methodist Church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is the pastor of Walker Chapel UMC in Arlington, VA. Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.” Become a patron Subscribe to CGJ+ For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine. Follow us on the three-majors of social media: https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuice https://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuice http://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

18 MAR 2024 · Psalm 118.1-2, 19-29, Mark 11.1-11; Should we wear costumes to church? Is there such a thing as too many Hosannas? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Dane Womack. Dane serves as the pastor at First UMC in Paragould, Arkansas. Hosted by Taylor Mertins