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Lectionary Resources — Year A
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday 30 November 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5
- Psalm: Psalm 122
- New Testament: Romans 13:11-14
- Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44
A201 Advent 1
Carolyn and Sean explore preaching Advent: Isaiah 2:1–5; Romans 13:11–14; Matthew 24:36–44.
A101 Advent 1: Isaiah 2:1-5
Fran Barber and Robyn Whitaker discuss the meaning of Advent, Jesus second coming, and how we live as Christians who believe in the visions of hope Isaiah offers.Robyn tweets @robynjwhitaker.…
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday 07 December 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-10
- Psalm: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
- New Testament: Romans 15:4-13
- Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
A202 Advent 2
Glen O’Brien and Fran discuss Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12. Mentions Rutledge and Sling Blade.
A102 Advent 2: Isaiah 11:1-10 with Sean Winter
Sean Winter joins Fran and Robyn to discuss the shoot that springs from the stump of Jesse passage in Isaiah 11:1-10. Isaiah here offers a vision of a promised, righteous…
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday 14 December 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1-10
- Psalm: Psalm 146:5-10 or Luke 1:46b-55
- New Testament: James 5:7-10
- Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
A103 Advent 3: Isaiah 35:1-10 with Kylie Crabbe
Kylie Crabbe joins Fran and Robyn to discuss hope, repentance, and anticipation in Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matt 11:2-11. Kylie issues a health warning and we discuss how disability studies might…
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday 21 December 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-16
- Psalm: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
- New Testament: Romans 1:1-7
- Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
A204 Advent 4
Glen O’Brien and Fran discuss Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:18-25. Mentions Fleming Rutledge, Brendan Byrne, Charles Wesley.
A104 Advent 4: Virgin births in Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matt 1:18-25
Rev. Rachel Kronberger joins Fran and Robyn to discuss miraculous births, barren women, and why Mary s virginity matters (theologically, not gynaecologically!). Fran references Ben Myer s book The Apostles…
Nativity of the Lord - Proper I
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 9:2-7
- Psalm: Psalm 96
- New Testament: Titus 2:11-14
- Gospel: Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)
No episodes found for this week.
Nativity of the Lord - Proper II
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 62:6-12
- Psalm: Psalm 97
- New Testament: Titus 3:4-7
- Gospel: Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20
No episodes found for this week.
Nativity of the Lord - Proper III
Thursday 25 December 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 52:7-10
- Psalm: Psalm 98
- New Testament: Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12)
- Gospel: John 1:1-14
No episodes found for this week.
First Sunday after Christmas Day
Sunday 28 December 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 63:7-9
- Psalm: Psalm 148
- New Testament: Hebrews 2:10-18
- Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23
A106 Christmas 1 and the Slaughter of the Innocents
How do you preach a text of terror? In this episode we discuss the possibilities and problems of preaching about the Slaughter of the Innocents, the challenges this text presents…
Holy Name of Jesus
Thursday 01 January 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Numbers 6:22-27
- Psalm: Psalm 8
- New Testament: Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-11
- Gospel: Luke 2:15-21
No episodes found for this week.
New Year's Day
Thursday 01 January 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
- Psalm: Psalm 8
- New Testament: Revelation 21:1-6a
- Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
No episodes found for this week.
Second Sunday after Christmas Day
Sunday 04 January 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-12
- Psalm: Psalm 147:12-20 or Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21
- New Testament: Ephesians 1:3-14
- Gospel: John 1:(1-9), 10-18
No episodes found for this week.
Epiphany of the Lord
Tuesday 06 January 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 60:1-6
- Psalm: Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
- New Testament: Ephesians 3:1-12
- Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
A107 Epiphany: Ephesians 3:1-12 & Matthew 2:1-12
Sharon Hollis joins Fran and Robyn in Epiphany the season of revelation to talk about the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles in the letter to the Ephesians 3:1-12. We…
Baptism of the Lord
Sunday 11 January 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 42:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 29
- New Testament: Acts 10:34-43
- Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17
A207 Baptism of the Lord (Epiphany 1)
Fran and Robyn discuss Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-17. Mentions Willie Jennings and Brendan Byrne.
A108 Baptism of the Lord in Matthew 3:13-17
Why does Jesus come to John for a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins ? And, how is Jesus baptism similar or different to our own? What does…
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday 18 January 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 40:1-11
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
- Gospel: John 1:29-42
A208 Epiphany 2
Sean and Robyn discuss Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Cor 1:1-9, and John 1:29-42.
A109 - Epiphany 2: John 1:29-42 with Dorothy Lee
Dorothy Lee joins Robyn and Fran to discuss John 1:29-42 and baptism by the Holy Spirit. Desire, identity, invitational evangelism, sin, and purpose are discussed in relation write papers to…
Day of Mourning
Sunday 25 January 2026
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday 25 January 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 9:1-4
- Psalm: Psalm 27:1, 4-9
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
- Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
A209 Epiphany 3
Carolyn and Sean discuss Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Cor 1:10-18, and Matthew 4:12-23.
A110 - Epiphany 3: Calling Disciples (Matt 4:12-23)
Alistair Macrae, minister at Wesley Uniting Church, joins Robyn & Fran to discuss discipleship, call, and repentance in Matthew 4. We discuss being disciples not admirers of Christ. As an…
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday 01 February 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8
- Psalm: Psalm 15
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
- Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
A210 Epiphany 4
Sean and Robyn explore 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12, and Micah 6:1-8.
A111 Epiphany 4: Matthew 5:1-12, the Beatitudes with Sally Douglas
Sally Douglas joins Robyn and Fran to talk about the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. We discuss how they are more than ethical aspirations, but instead descriptions of Kingdom life where…
Presentation of the Lord
Monday 02 February 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Malachi 3:1-4
- Psalm: Psalm 84 or Psalm 24:7-10
- New Testament: Hebrews 2:14-18
- Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
No episodes found for this week.
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday 08 February 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)
- Psalm: Psalm 112:1-9 (10)
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
- Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
A211 Epiphany 5
Robyn and Brian discuss Isaiah 59:1-9, 1 Cor 2:1-12 (13-16), and Matt 5:13-20.
A112 Epiphany 5: Matthew 5:13-20 with Sally Douglas
Sally Douglas joins Robyn and Fran to discuss Christian identity, as Matthew portrays it and in our own post-Christendom context. We talk about the relationship between belief and behaviour, and…
Transfiguration Sunday
Sunday 08 February 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 24:12-18
- Psalm: Psalm 2 or Psalm 99
- New Testament: 2 Peter 1:16-21
- Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
A213 Transfiguration
Sally and Fran discuss Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1:16-21; and Matthew 17:1-9. Mentions Dorothy Lee and Sally Douglas resources.
A114 Transfiguration: Matthew 17:1-9 with Dorothy Lee
Dorothy Lee joins Robyn and Fran to discuss the Transfiguration in Mathew 17:1-9. What s at stake in this unusual story? We talk about the apocalyptic and aesthetic character of…
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12
- Psalm: Psalm 51:1-17
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
- Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
No episodes found for this week.
First Sunday in Lent
Sunday 22 February 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 32
- New Testament: Romans 5:12-19
- Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
A214 Lent 1
A115 Lent 1: Genesis 2, Romans 5, and Matthew 4
As Lent begins, we go back to the beginning with a focus on Genesis 2. Fran dispels some mistruths about this mythic tale. We ask what it reveals about human…
Second Sunday in Lent
Sunday 01 March 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-4a
- Psalm: Psalm 121
- New Testament: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
- Gospel: John 3:1-17 or Matthew 17:1-9
A215 Lent 2
Fran and Howard discuss Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; John 3:1-17; plus Romans 4:1-5, 13-17.
A116 Lent 2: Genesis 12:1-4a Faith and God s Faithfulness
Abraham s faith and God s faithfulness are the focus on this week s podcast. We discuss how radical the particularity of the covenant with Abraham in its ancient context…
Third Sunday in Lent
Sunday 08 March 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 95
- New Testament: Romans 5:1-11
- Gospel: John 4:5-42
A217 Lent 3
Sean and Robyn discuss Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-42.
A117 Lent 3: John 4 with Carolyn Francis
Rev Carolyn Francis, co-pastor at Collins Street Baptist Church joins Robyn and Fran to talk about the woman at the well in John 4 the story which inspired the name…
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sunday 15 March 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
- Psalm: Psalm 23
- New Testament: Ephesians 5:8-14
- Gospel: John 9:1-41
A218 Lent 4
Fran and Kylie discuss 1 Samuel 16:1-13 and John 9:1-41. Mentions WCC document 'The Gift of Being', Harold Kushner, and disability commentary.
A118 Lent 4: John 9:1-41 with Liam Miller
Who sinned, this man or his parents? is a question posed to Jesus in John 9. We deconstruct fixed, individual notions of sin and imagine what a deeper theology of…
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sunday 22 March 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14
- Psalm: Psalm 130
- New Testament: Romans 8:6-11
- Gospel: John 11:1-45
A219 Lent 5
Kylie and Sean discuss Ezekiel 37:1–14, Romans 8:6–11, and John 11:1–45. Themes: dry bones, resurrection, hope, Spirit.
A119 Lent 5: John 11:1-45 and Ezekiel 37:1-14
Dr Liz Boase brings insights from trauma studies to illuminate Ezekiel 37. Both Ezekiel and John 11 testify to God s power to bring life from utter hopelessness.
Annunciation of the Lord
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-14
- Psalm: Psalm 45 or Psalm 40:5-10
- New Testament: Hebrews 10:4-10
- Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
No episodes found for this week.
Liturgy of the Palms
Sunday 29 March 2026
Readings
- Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
- New Testament: Matthew 21:1-11
No episodes found for this week.
Liturgy of the Passion
Sunday 29 March 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Psalm: Psalm 31:9-16
- New Testament: Philippians 2:5-11
- Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54
A220 Palm Sunday
Robyn Whitaker and guest co-host Greg Carey discuss Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, and Matthew 21:1-11 with mention of Zechariah background.
A120 Palm Sunday: Matthew 21:1-11 and Philippians 2
Fran and Robyn discuss the scandalous way kingship is radically subverted in both Matthew 21 and Philippians 2:5-11, unpacking both the historical context and the theological presentation of Christ in…
Monday of Holy Week
Monday 30 March 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 42:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 36:5-11
- New Testament: Hebrews 9:11-15
- Gospel: John 12:1-11
No episodes found for this week.
Tuesday of Holy Week
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 71:1-14
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
- Gospel: John 12:20-36
No episodes found for this week.
Wednesday of Holy Week
Wednesday 01 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Psalm: Psalm 70
- New Testament: Hebrews 12:1-3
- Gospel: John 13:21-32
No episodes found for this week.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday 02 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14
- Psalm: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35
No episodes found for this week.
Good Friday
Friday 03 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
- Psalm: Psalm 22
- New Testament: Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
- Gospel: John 18:1-19:42
A121 Good Friday: John 18:1-19:42 with Frank Rees
Rev Dr Frank Rees joins us this week to talk about preaching on Good Friday. We focus on the Hebrews readings (ch. 4 & 10) and John 18-19, discussing the…
Holy Saturday
Saturday 04 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Job 14:1-14 or Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24
- Psalm: Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16
- New Testament: 1 Peter 4:1-8
- Gospel: Matthew 27:57-66 or John 19:38-42
No episodes found for this week.
Easter Vigil
Saturday 04 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a and Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 and Psalm 46 Genesis 22:1-18 and Psalm 16 Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 and Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18 Isaiah 55:1-11 and Isaiah 12:2-6 Baruch 3:9-15, 3:32-4:4 or Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6 Psalm 19 Ezekiel 36:24-28 and Psalm 42 and 43 Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Psalm 143 Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Psalm 98
- New Testament: Romans 6:3-11 and Psalm 114
- Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
No episodes found for this week.
Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday 05 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6
- Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
- New Testament: Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43
- Gospel: John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
No episodes found for this week.
Easter Evening
Sunday 05 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Isaiah 25:6-9
- Psalm: Psalm 114
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8
- Gospel: Luke 24:13-49
No episodes found for this week.
Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday 12 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:14a, 22-32
- Psalm: Psalm 16
- New Testament: 1 Peter 1:3-9
- Gospel: John 20:19-31
A222 Easter 2
Robyn Whitaker and Greg Carey discuss Acts 2:14a, 22-32 and John 20:19-31. Greg has a recent book on eschatology. Notes previous 1 Peter episode.
A123 Easter 2: Resurrection hope in dark times (1 Peter 1:3-9)
How do we proclaim the Good News in the midst of dark times? This episode begins a series focussing on the letter known as 1 Peter, an epistle that appears…
Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday 19 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:14a, 36-41
- Psalm: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
- New Testament: 1 Peter 1:17-23
- Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
A223 Easter 3
Sean and Fran discuss Luke 24:13-35 and Acts 2:14a-21. Mention of Willie Jennings' Acts commentary and Caravaggio’s 'Supper at Emmaus'.
A124 Easter 3: Holiness in 1 Peter 1:17-23
Sean Winter joins us this week to continue our focus on 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:17-23 set for Easter 3. We talk about the nature of holiness as Peter…
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 26 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:42-47
- Psalm: Psalm 23
- New Testament: 1 Peter 2:19-25
- Gospel: John 10:1-10
A224 Easter 4
Howard and Fran discuss Psalm 23, John 10:1-10 and Acts 2:42-47.
A125: Easter 4 Imitating Christ with Mike Bird (1 Peter 2:19-25, Ps 23, John 10)
Michael Bird joins the podcast to discuss how he approaches preaching, the image of the Good Shepherd (Ps 23, John 10), the utopian vision of Acts 2, and what we…
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 03 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 7:55-60
- Psalm: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
- New Testament: 1 Peter 2:2-10
- Gospel: John 14:1-14
A225 Easter 5
Robyn and Fran focus on Acts 7:55-60 and John 1:1-14. For 1 Peter 2:2-10 discussion, see Easter 5 (2020). Mention of Willie Jennings.
A126 Easter 5: Living Stones and Christian Identity (1 Peter 2:2-10)
Christian identity and the nature of Christian community in the midst of suffering are themes that run throughout this week s readings. Fran and Robyn discuss Stephen s martyrdom (Acts…
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 10 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 17:22-31
- Psalm: Psalm 66:8-20
- New Testament: 1 Peter 3:13-22
- Gospel: John 14:15-21
A226 Easter 6
Sally and Robyn discuss Acts 17:22-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21. Themes of resurrection, gentleness, love, and testimony.
A127 Easter 6: Divine comfort & unjust suffering (1 Peter 3:13-22)
For Easter 6 (Acts 17:22-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21 and Psalm 66) Robyn and I begin our discussion with 1 Peter 3 by exploring Peter s description of, and…
Ascension of the Lord
Thursday 14 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 1:1-11
- Psalm: Psalm 47 or Psalm 93
- New Testament: Ephesians 1:15-23
- Gospel: Luke 24:44-53
No episodes found for this week.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sunday 17 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 1:6-14
- Psalm: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
- New Testament: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
- Gospel: John 17:1-11
A227 Easter 7
Fran and Sean discuss Acts 1:6–14 and John 17:1–11. Topics include ascension theology, the meaning of glory, and church mission. Reference to Willie Jennings and Robyn Whitaker's 2017 ABR article.
A128 Easter 7: 1 Peter 4-5 with Ian Paul
Ian Paul joins the conversation to discuss suffering, hope, glory, and discipleship in 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11. We ask what it means to share in Christ s suffering (specifically) and…
Day of Pentecost
Sunday 24 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30
- Psalm: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21
- Gospel: John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
A228 Pentecost
Fran and Sean discuss Acts 2:1-21, Numbers 11:24-30, John 7:37-39, John 20:19-23, and 1 Corinthians 12:3b-23.
A129 Pentecost: Acts 2:1-21 with John Flett
John Flett joins us this week for a rich conversation about Pentecost and mission. We focus Acts 2:1-21 and John 20:19-23, drawing similarities and contrasts in the way the Spirit…
Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Sunday 31 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
- Psalm: Psalm 113
- New Testament: Romans 12:9-16b
- Gospel: Luke 1:39-57
No episodes found for this week.
Trinity Sunday
Sunday 31 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a
- Psalm: Psalm 8
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
- Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
A229 Trinity Sunday
Sally joins Howard to talk about Genesis 1:1–2:4 (with a nod to Psalm 8), 2 Corinthians 13:11–13, and Matthew 28:16–20. Also includes reference to Trinity artwork by Scott Erickson.
A130 Trinity Sunday (Gen 1:1-2:4a & Matt 28:16-20)
Do you have to talk about the Doctrine of the Trinity on Trinity Sunday? Well, no. But this Sunday, in particular, invites us to explore our image(s) of God and…
Proper 5 (10)
Sunday 07 June 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 33:1-12
- New Testament: Romans 4:13-25
- Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 6 (11)
Sunday 14 June 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7)
- Psalm: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
- New Testament: Romans 5:1-8
- Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)
A231 Pentecost 3
Robyn and Howard discuss Genesis 18:1-15, Romans 5:1-8, and Matthew 9:35-10:8. We also mention Rublev's icon.
A131 -Laughter, Hope and Hospitality (Genesis 18 and Matthew 9-10)
Rachel Kronberger joins us this week, the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, when we focus on Genesis 18:1-15 and Matthew 9:35-10:8, with a brief excursus into Romans 5. We trace the…
UCA Anniversary
Monday 22 June 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Chronicles 30:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 100
- New Testament: Ephesians 2:19-22
- Gospel: John 17:1-11
Proper 7 (12)
Sunday 21 June 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 21:8-21
- Psalm: Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
- New Testament: Romans 6:1b-11
- Gospel: Matthew 10:24-39
A232 Pentecost 4
Fran and Howard discuss Genesis 21:8-21 and Matthew 10:24-39. We mention Phyllis Trible's Texts of Terror and Rembrandt's 'Casting out of Hagar and Ishmael' (in the National Gallery of Victoria).
A230 Pentecost 2
In this episode Howard and Sally talk about the story of Abraham as it is told in Genesis 12:1–9 and also in Romans 4:13–25. They also look at Matthew 9:9–13,…
A132 Pentecost 3: Hagar, suffering, and the promises of God (Gen 21, Matt 10)
Power, suffering, conflict, fear, and divine promise are themes in the biblical passages this week. Rachel Kronberger, Uniting Church Minister, joins us to discuss preaching the lectionary readings with a…
Uniting World Sunday
Sunday 28 June 2026
Proper 8 (13)
Sunday 28 June 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 22:1-14
- Psalm: Psalm 13
- New Testament: Romans 6:12-23
- Gospel: Matthew 10:40-42
A133 Pentecost 4: The Binding of Isaac and True Hospitality (Gen 22 & Matt 10)
This week Robyn and Fran focus on Genesis 22:1-14 the sacrifice or binding of Isaac. Is this an appalling story of an appalling God? Or a call to obedience in…
Proper 9 (14)
Sunday 05 July 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
- Psalm: Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13
- New Testament: Romans 7:15-25a
- Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
A234 Pentecost 6
Sean and Robyn discuss Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Romans 7:15-25; and Matthew 11:16-10, 25-30. We mention Sally Douglas's new book, Jesus Sophia.
A134 Pentecost 5 (Song 2, Genesis 24, and Matt 11)
This week the lectionary offers a rare chance to preach on the love poetry known as Song of Songs (Song of Solomon). Hebrew Bible scholar, Brian Kolia, joins the podcast…
Proper 10 (15)
Sunday 12 July 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 25:19-34
- Psalm: Psalm 119:105-112
- New Testament: Romans 8:1-11
- Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
A235 Pentecost 7
Robyn and Sean discuss Genesis 25:19-34, Romans 8:1-11, and the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.
A135 Pentecost 6 (Gen 25, Roms 8 & Matt 13)
The Genesis reading takes us into the Jacob Cycle with the story of the twins, Jacob and Esau (Gen 25:19-34). Themes of miraculous births, younger sons usurping older sons, and…
Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday
Sunday 19 July 2026
Proper 11 (16)
Sunday 19 July 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 28:10-19a
- Psalm: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
- New Testament: Romans 8:12-25
- Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
A236 Pentecost 8
Kylie and Sean discuss preaching from Genesis 28:10-19, Romans 8:12-25 and Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.
A136 Pentecost 7 (Gen 28, Roms 8, Matt 13)
The Genesis narrative continues as Jacob encounters God in his dream (Gen 28:10-19a). Key themes here include God s unfailing faithfulness to his covenant and the unexpected places God encounters…
Proper 12 (17)
Sunday 26 July 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 29:15-28
- Psalm: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 128
- New Testament: Romans 8:26-39
- Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
A237 Pentecost 9
Kylie and Sean discuss Genesis 29:15-28, Romans 8:26-39 and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52.
A137 Pentecost 8 (Genesis 29, Romans 8, Matthew 13)
We continue with the Jacob story in Genesis 29:15-28 where themes emerge about God choosing the unlikely person, that God s plan does not depend on our righteousness, and that…
Proper 13 (18)
Sunday 02 August 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 32:22-31
- Psalm: Psalm 17:1-7, 15
- New Testament: Romans 9:1-5
- Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
A238 Pentecost 10
Robyn is joined by John Bottomly and Brendan Byrne from Working the Lectionary podcast. We discuss Genesis 32:22-31 and Matthew 14:13-21 through the lens of work, economy, justice, and theology.
A138 Pentecost 9 (Gen 32, Matt 14)
Brian Kolia joins the podcast to discuss Jacob s wrestle with God in Genesis 32:22-31. We point to the humour in this story where God takes on some human characteristics…
A138 - Pentecost 9 (Gen 32, Ps 17, Matt 14)
Brian Kolia joins the podcast to discuss Jacob's wrestle with God in Genesis 32:22-31. We point to the humour in this story where God takes on some human characteristics and…
Proper 14 (19)
Sunday 09 August 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
- Psalm: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b
- New Testament: Romans 10:5-15
- Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
A238 Pentecost 11
Fran and Robyn discuss Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Romans 10:5-15; and Matthew 14:22-33. We mentioned Dorothy Lee's book The Gospels Speak: Addressing Life's Questions.
A139 Pentecost 10 (Gen 37, Matt 14:22-33)
Meg Warner joins the podcast to talk about Joseph, favoritism, family dissension and trauma. We discuss how Joseph s story is contradictory and ambiguous; that Joseph himself is an enigma…
Proper 15 (20)
Sunday 16 August 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 45:1-15
- Psalm: Psalm 133
- New Testament: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
- Gospel: Matthew 15:(10-20), 21-28
A239 Pentecost 12
Robyn and Fran discuss Genesis 45:1-15; Romans 11:1-2, 29-32; and Matthew 15:21-28. We recommend this chapter in Texts of Terror by Dorothy Lee about the various ways to interpret the…
A140 Pentecost 11 (Gen 45:1-15, Matt 15:21-28)
Meg Warner unpacks the Joseph story through the lens of trauma, noting this is a turning point in the story where reconciliation occurs. We discuss Jesus encounter with the Canaanite…
Proper 16 (21)
Sunday 23 August 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 1:8-2:10
- Psalm: Psalm 124
- New Testament: Romans 12:1-8
- Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
A240 Pentecost 13
Brian and Robyn discuss Exodus 1:8-2:10, Romans 12:1-8, and Matthew 16:13-20.
A141 Pentecost 12 (Exod 1:8-2:10, Ps 124, Mt 16:13-20)
Themes of fear, power, enslavement, genocide, and hope for liberation begin early in Exodus setting the tone for what will follow. We focus on the midwives who use their domestic…
Frontier Services Sunday
Sunday 30 August 2026
Feast of Creation
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Proper 17 (22)
Sunday 30 August 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-15
- Psalm: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b
- New Testament: Romans 12:9-21
- Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28
A241 Pentecost 14
Brian and Fran discuss Exodus 3:1-15 and Matthew 16:21-28. We mention Hauerwas' theological commentary on Matthew and Andrew Root's work on enchantment/disenchantment in 'The Pastor in a Secular Age'.
A142 Pentecost 13 (Exodus 3:1-15, Matthew 16:21-26)
Moses encounter with God in the burning bush is a both a theophany and call story. We note that Moses wasn t looking for God, rather God took the initiative…
1st Sunday in Creation – Forest Sunday
Sunday 6 September 2026
Proper 18 (23)
Sunday 06 September 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 12:1-14
- Psalm: Psalm 149
- New Testament: Romans 13:8-14
- Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20
A242 Pentecost 15
Monica and Fran discuss Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 149 and Matthew 18:15-20.
A143 Pentecost 14 (Exod 12:1-14, Matt 18:15-20)
Bill Loader joins the podcast this week to help unpack Matthew s advice in resolving Christian conflict without gossiping (Mt 18:15-20). We discuss the tension between forgiveness and judgment in…
2nd Sunday in Creation – Land Sunday
Sunday 13 September 2026
Proper 19 (24)
Sunday 13 September 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 14:19-31
- Psalm: Psalm 114 or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21
- New Testament: Romans 14:1-12
- Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
A243 Pentecost 16
Fran and Monica discuss Exodus 14:19-31; Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21; Psalm 114 and Matthew 18:21-35. We mention Sam Wells' book 'Love Mercy' and Terence Fretheim's Commentary on Exodus in the Interpretation…
A144 Pentecost 15 (Exodus 14:19-31 (15:1b-11); Matt 18:21-35)
Themes of divine power, liberation, creation and salvation weave throughout the Exodus text. We talk about the ways the Crossing of the Red/Reed Sea has been used by oppressed communities…
3rd Sunday in Creation – Wilderness / Outback Sunday
Sunday 20 September 2026
Holy Cross
Monday 14 September 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Numbers 21:4b-9
- Psalm: Psalm 98:1-5 or Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24
- Gospel: John 3:13-17
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 20 (25)
Sunday 20 September 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 16:2-15
- Psalm: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
- New Testament: Philippians 1:21-30
- Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
A244 Pentecost 17
Brian and Robyn discuss Exodus 16:2-15, Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45, and Matthew 20:1-16. Themes of grumbling, freedom, and equity emerge. We refer to this cartoon.
4th Sunday in Creation – River Sunday
Sunday 27 September 2026
Proper 21 (26)
Sunday 27 September 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
- New Testament: Philippians 2:1-13
- Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32
A245 Pentecost 18
Carolyn and Fran discuss Exodus 17:1-7; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32.
A146 Pentecost 16: (Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105; Matthew 20:1-16)
The Israelites journey to freedom in Exodus is hard and their complaints understandable. The providence of God dominates the passage. God hears and responds to the people, providing what they…
Older Person’s Sunday
Sunday 4 October 2026
St Francis Day
Sunday 4 October 2026
Proper 22 (27)
Sunday 04 October 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
- Psalm: Psalm 19
- New Testament: Philippians 3:4b-14
- Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46
A246 Pentecost 19
Fran and Rachel Kronberger discuss Exodus 20:14, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19 and Matthew 21:33-46. We mention a sermon series on the 10 Commandments by Bruce Barber delivered for St Mark…
A147 Pentecost 17 (Exodus 17:1-7; Matthew 21:23-32)
Questions of Jesus authority an ongoing focus in Matthew now come to the fore in the parable from chapter 21, as Jesus challenge to the temple authorities escalates. The theme…
Proper 23 (28)
Sunday 11 October 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 32:1-14
- Psalm: Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
- New Testament: Philippians 4:1-9
- Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
A247 Pentecost 20
Monica and Robyn discuss themes of anxiety, leadership, and much more in Exodus 32:1-14; Philippians 4:1-9; and Matthew 22:1-4. We refer to these blog posts by Marg Mowczko on the…
A148 - Pentecost 18 (Exod 20:1-20; Matt 21:33-46)
Megan Turton, a specialist on law in the Hebrew Bible, joins us to talk about the Decalogue and legal narrative in Exodus. Holiness, identity, and mutual covenant are key themes…
Anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
Sunday 18 October 2026
Canadian Thanksgiving Day
Monday 12 October 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Deuteronomy 8:7-18
- Psalm: Psalm 65
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 24 (29)
Sunday 18 October 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 33:12-23
- Psalm: Psalm 99
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
- Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22
A248 Pentecost 21
Rachel and Kylie discuss Exodus 33.12 23 and Matt 22.15 22, reflecting on Moses's desire for reassurance and to see God, and an attempt to trap Jesus with a question…
A149 - Pentecost 19 (Exod 32:1-14; Matt 22:1-14)
Kylie Crabbe steps in as co-host to discuss the episode with the Golden Calf (Exod 32) and the difficult parable of Matthew 22. No one in the parable gets it…
Proper 25 (30)
Sunday 25 October 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
- Psalm: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
- Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46
A249 Pentecost 22
Kylie and Rachel discuss Deuteronomy 34.1 12, Psalm 90.1 6, 13 17, and Matthew 22.34 46. In the story of Moses's death they reflect on the images of perfection the…
A150 - Pentecost 20 (Exod 33; 1 Thess 1; Matt 22:15-22)
Kylie Crabbe returns as guest co-host to discuss Moses request to see God (Exod 33:12-23), Paul s opening thanksgiving and affirmation in 1 Thessalonians (1:1-10), and Jesus test about paying…
All Saints Day
Sunday 01 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Revelation 7:9-17
- Psalm: Psalm 34:1-10, 22
- New Testament: 1 John 3:1-3
- Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 26 (31)
Sunday 01 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Joshua 3:7-17
- Psalm: Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
- Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
A250 Pentecost 23
Fran and Robyn discuss Joshua 3:7-17; Matthew 23:1-12; and 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13. We quote from Robert Alter's Hebrew Bible introduction to Joshua.
A152 - All Saints / Pentecost 22 (1 John 3; Rev 7; Matt 23:1-12)
Rev. Dr. Sunny Chen joins us for a conversation about the Greek words for love, resurrection promises, preaching for All Saints (All Souls) day, and Christian leadership. The All Saints…
A151 - Pentecost 21 (Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90; 1 Thess 2; Matt 22:34-46)
Rev Dev Anandarajan joins us for a conversation about Moses humble leadership in the story of his death in Deut 32. Moses is not heard bargaining with God over not…
Proper 27 (32)
Sunday 08 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
- Psalm: Psalm 78:1-7
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
A251 Pentecost 24
Kylie and Robyn discuss Matt 25.1 13, 1 Thess 4.13 18, and Josh 24.1 3a, 14 25. We set the Matthew reading in the context of the wider set of…
A153 - Pentecost 23 (Josh 24, 1 Thess 4, Matt 25:1-13)
This week preachers are invited to think about taking the opportunity to talk about resurrection and what happens at the end through the parable of the ten wedding attendants in…
Proper 28 (33)
Sunday 15 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Judges 4:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 123
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
- Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
A252 Pentecost 25
Sally and Robyn discuss Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; 1 Thess 5:1-11, and Matthew 25:14-30. The Thessalonians quote is from Nijay Gupta's commentary. The quote from Yahia Lababidi was from this…
A154 - Pentecost 24 (Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; Matthew 25: 14-30)
This week is the only chance in the RCL to preach on the book of Judges, specifically on a section about Deborah, the only female of the 6 judges named.…
Reign of Christ - Proper 29 (34)
Sunday 22 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
- Psalm: Psalm 100
- New Testament: Ephesians 1:15-23
- Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
A253 Reign of Christ / Christ the King
Sally Douglas and Robyn Whitaker finish the lectionary year with the a discussion of kingship and other themes in Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:5-23; and Matthew 25:31-46.We mention…
A155 - Reign of Christ (Ezek 34; Ps 100; Matt 25:31-46)
On the last week of the lectionary year, Fran and Robyn delve into the way the reign of God is described in these readings. Ezekiel 34:11-24 imagines God as a…
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday 26 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Deuteronomy 8:7-18
- Psalm: Psalm 65
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
No episodes found for this week.