Send us a text Resident comic theologians Erick and Abby join us for a short take. Let's get to the point! This Week's Gospel: John 14:23–29 (NRSV) [23] Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. [24] Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; a…

Send us a text Comics Vinny Palatucci (@vinnypalatucci) and Logan Gatensby join us on the pod. Topics include: Aristocratic animism. Heresies of heaven and hell. The pros and cons of being sheep. This Week's Gospel: John 13:31–35 (NRSV) [31] When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.…

Send us a text Bob is at the Festival of Homiletics this week. Too bad his gear (and the recording of this week's episode) is back home in Pittsburgh! We'll get the episode published by Friday morning. In the meanwhile, here's a little sample to tide you over. Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free…

Send us a text Resident comic theologians Erick and Abby join us for a short take. Let's get to the point! This Week's Gospel: John 10:22–30 (NRSV) [22] At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, [23] and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. [24] So the Jews gathered around him and sai…

Send us a text Comics Amanda Averell (@amandaaverell) and Zach Funk (@zfunkyeah) are back for another round! Topics include: Consensual hugs. The Veggie tales to Doctor Who pipeline. The roles of accountability and forgiveness in reconciliation. This Week's Gospel: John 21:1–19 (NRSV) [1] After these things Jesus showed himself again to the discipl…

Send us a text Resident comic theologians Erick and Abby join us for a short take. Let's get to the point! This Week's Gospel: John 20:19–31 (NRSV) 19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be…

Send us a text Comics Amanda Averell (@amandaaverell) and Zach Funk (@zfunkyeah) join us on the pod. We have a serious discussion about trauma and spirituality before talking about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This Week's Gospel: Luke 24:1–12 (NRSV) [1] But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices t…

Send us a text Resident comic theologians Erick and Abby join us for a short take. Let's get to the point! This Week's Gospel: Luke 19:28–40 (NRSV) 28After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30saying, “Go int…

Send us a text Comics John Henry Watt (@wattj) and Andy Bell-Baltaci (@andybb_) join us on the pod. Our topics include: Extreme Christian metal The Bible and the Bechdel test The difference between extravagant greed and extravagant generosity This Week's Gospel: John 12:1–8 (NRSV) 1 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of La…

Send us a text Resident comic theologians Erick and Abby join us for a short take. Let's get to the point! This Week's Gospel: Luke 15:1–3, 11b-32 (NRSV) 1Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3So he t…

Send us a text Comics John Henry Watt (@wattj) and Andy Bell-Baltaci (@andybb_) join us on the pod. Our topics include: Strike breaking journalists Dining and dashing in the Vatican The question of theodicy This Week's Gospel: Luke 13:1–9 (NRSV) 1At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingl…

Send us a text Resident comic theologians Erick and Abby join us for a short take. Let's get to the point! This Week's Gospel: Luke 13:31–35 (NRSV) 31At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performi…

Send us a text Comics Andrew Hilary (@andrewhilaryus) and Abigail Elias (@mr.abigailelias) are back for another round. This time our topics include: Observing the Sabbath Fasting for Lent Whether the devil sounds like a character from Cow and Chicken This Week's Gospel: Luke 4:1–13 (NRSV) 1Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan an…

Send us a text Resident comic theologians Erick and Abby join us to discuss Luke 9:28–43 (NET) 28Now about eight days after these sayings, Jesus took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up the mountain to pray. 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face was transformed, and his clothes became very bright, a brilliant white.30 Then two me…

Send us a text Comics Andrew Hilary (@andrewhilaryus) and Abigail Elias (@mr.abigailelias) pop in to talk about: Jews and shellfish Misbehaving in church And how kindness might just be the thing that saves us This Week's Gospel: Luke 6:27–38 (NRSV) 27[Jesus said,] “But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bl…

Send us a text Resident comic theologians Erick and Abby join us to discuss Luke 6:17–26 (NET): 17Then [Jesus] came down with them and stood on a level place. And a large number of his disciples had gathered along with a vast multitude from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. They came to hear him and to be heal…

Send us a text Comic Kayleigh Dumas (@kayleigh_dumas) and Eric's brother Michael Martin (@michaelmartin19) are back to talk about the Church's historic relationship with the LGBTQ+ population, Jesus making the disciples go back to work, and what it means when Peter calls himself a "sinful" man. Today's Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 NLT [1] One day as Jesus w…

Send us a text Resident comic theologians Erick and Abby join us to discuss Luke 4:21–30 (NET): 21Then [Jesus] began to tell them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled even as you heard it being read.”22 All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” 23Jesus sa…

Send us a text Comic Kayleigh Dumas (@kayleigh_dumas) and Eric's brother Michael Martin (@michaelmartin19) join us to talk about the news from Lake Wobegon, the fear of God, and a cocky Jesus delivering his first sermon. Today's Gospel: Luke 4:14–21 (NET) 14Then Jesus, in the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and news about him spread throu…

Send us a text Resident comic theologians Erick and Abby join us to discuss John 2:1–11. Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10864-trickster Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Vers…

Send us a text Comics Dave Stewart (@biggest_dave_412, @chipped_ham_comedy) and Andy "Big Hoss" Rice (@bighosscomedy) join us to talk about DIY punk; digressions into vestments and the wizard of Oz; and the good news of baptizing Jesus. Today's Gospel is Luke 3:15–17, 21–22 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Ph…

Send us a text Erick and Abby join us for their first episode as regular contributors to discuss John 1:1-18. Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10864-trickster Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Scripture quotations are from New …

Send us a text Comics Luke Severeid (www.lukesevereid.com) and Abby Elias (@itsabbye) join us to talk about the "bad parts" of the Pacific Northwest, eating Jesus, and the dangers of musical theater. Today's Gospel is John 6:56–69 Thanks for a fantastic first season - come back in about three months for Season 2! Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pas…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Josh Ritenour (@ritkeepstalking) and Justin Gilkey (@justo_comedy) are back to talk about being professional, flesh-bread, and Jesus on tour. Today's Gospel is John 6:35, 41–51 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10864-trickste…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Josh Ritenour (@ritkeepstalking) and Justin Gilkey (@justo_comedy) join us to talk about Idolatry, Biblical era alimony, and Jesus represented as Mr. Beast and/or Jason Vorhees. Today's Gospel is John 6:1–21 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://f…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Erick Williams and Blake Stalnecker join us to talk about bombing at open mics, grandchildren in church, and whether King Herod's life is better suited for a soap opera or Pornhub. Today's Gospel is Mark 6:14–29 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Abbey Hannis and Liz Martin return to talk about pandemic mics and church, baptismal riptides, and Jesus' desire to heal no matter what it takes. Today's Gospel is Mark 5:21–43 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10864-trickste…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Abbey Hannis and Liz Martin join us to consider mustard seeds, the ultimate aim of evangelism, and burning our guest Liz as a witch. Today's Gospel is Mark 4:26–34 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10864-trickster Licensed un…

Send us a text Cass Goodworth and Eben Parker from Gaslight Comedy PGH (@gaslightcomedypgh) return to kick around Jesus trolling the Pharisees, whether Luther was an incel, and the role of civil disobedience in a life of faith. Today's Gospel is Mark 2:23–3:6 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free …

Send us a text Cass Goodworth and Eben Parker from Gaslight Comedy PGH (@gaslightcomedypgh) draw out Pastor Eric's naughty side as we talk about the "arrival" of the Holy Spirit, the nature of the Trinity, and the significance of Pentecost. Today's Gospel is John 15:26–27, 16:4b–15 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickst…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Travis Walling (@travwalling) and Peter Arsenault are back to talk about Breaking in the the Ark™️, The Dude, and what we are willing to give our life to. Today's Gospel is John 15:9-17 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10864…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Travis Walling (@travwalling) and Peter Arsenault join us to talk about Bible-olatry, Jesus as a start-up, and how the metaphor of a good shepherd applies to our lives. Today's Gospel is John 10:11–18 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusi…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Chris Scriva (@chrisgotreported) and Georgia Warder (@georgiawarder)are back to talk about Lutheran Eucharistic theology, the nature of doubt and faith, and Jesus farting on his friends. Today's Gospel is John 20:19–31 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Chris Scriva (@chrisgotreported) and Georgia Warder (@georgiawarder) join us to talk about behoovals, Naked Jesus, and the nature of genuine Christian service. Today's Gospel is John 13:1–17, 31b–35 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Cass Goodworth (@cassgoodworth) and Chuck Lewis (@chuckytubesocks) are back to talk about what it means to be a "working comic," the Most Famous Verse in the Bible, and some inadvertently heated discussions on theodicy. Today's Gospel is John 3:14–21 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Tricks…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Cass Goodworth (@cassgoodworth) and Chuck Lewis (@chuckytubesocks) join us to talk about The Roman Empire, getting high at church camp, and the nature of Christ's sacrifice on the cross - and what it means for us. Today's Gospel is Mark 8:31–38 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Trevor Austin (@trevoraustincomedy) and Ellen Lundie (@ellenlundie) are back for another round to talk about lock-ins, mountaintop experiences, face-melting, and the nature of divine revelation. Today's Gospel is Mark 9:2-9 Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free dow…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Trevor Austin (@trevoraustincomedy) and Ellen Lundie (@ellenlundie) drop in to talk about hecklers, demon possession, and the healing power of laughter. Today's Gospel is Mark 1:21–28. Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10864-…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Liz Tripoli and Rachel Sohl drop in to talk about universalist Quakers, burning palms, and the difference between vulnerability and safety in following Jesus. BONUS: Bob's epic fail! Today's Gospel is John 1:43–51. Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: ht…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Jared Helfer (@mysticalhoot) and Vinny Palatucci (@vinnypalatucci) are back for more hijinks. Today's Gospel is Luke 2:22–40. Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10864-trickster Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/st…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Jared Helfer (@mysticalhoot) and Vinny Palatucci (@vinnypalatucci) drop in to talk about maniacal street preachers, the Broth of Abominable Things, and knowing your role. Today's Gospel is John 1:6–8, 19–28. Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free download: https://f…

Send us a text Pittsburgh comics Abby Elias (https://www.instagram.com/itsabbye/) and Erick Williams (https://www.facebook.com/erick.williams.148) drop in to talk about keeping awoke, time travelers, and the Christmas Lorax. Today's Gospel is Mark 13:24–37. Hosted by Pastor Eric Damon and Pastor Bob Schaefer. Music: Trickster by Phat Sounds Free do…