All the texts for this week confront us with how we relate to those whom we consider "outsiders" or even "enemies." Perseverance, undeserved mercy, and stubborn hope show up as themes.
Timestamps:
00:01 - title sequence
01:21 - What's on your mind?
06:04 - reading the Jeremiah text
08:02 - commentary on Jeremiah
15:55 - reading the 2 Kings text
19:32 - commentary on 2 Kings
31:44 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)
Jeremiah 29:2-3 and 2 Kings 5:4-6
Hosts:
Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook
Pastor Rebecca Truland
Music:
London Calling by Ryan Andersen
FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebert
from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC