Haberbros: Clergy & Lay

Join us as we discuss St. Luke's beloved birth narrative (Luke 2:1–20), with special love for the shepherds. Next, we have fun looking at Christmas classics and seeing if the gospel is present or not: The Polar Express, Elf, A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Rudolf, Home Alone, & A Christmas Story. Enjoy!

Join us as we talk John the Baptists' question, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” in Matthew 11:2–19. Next, we discuss the purpose, structure, and beauty of the service of Nine Lessons & Carols. We love it, and we think you will too. Enjoy!

Join as as we discuss John the Baptist's call to repent in Matthew 3:1–12. Next, we discuss all things Advent. It's our favorite season! We explain how it's wholly separate from Christmas, and give several suggestions as to how to keep a holy Advent. Enjoy!

We discuss Jesus as the true King (Luke 23:35–43) and the importance of proclaiming Christ's true Kingship over all things. Next, all things Thanksgiving. We review a little history as well as discuss it's importance in the annual rhythm of our lives as Christians. Enjoy!

Join us as we discuss Jesus foretelling the destruction of the Temple in Luke 21. We then mark Veterans' Day, or Remembrance Day as it is known throughout so much of the world. We talk vets, WWI, and patriotism. Kirk thinks it's ok to love and fight for one's country; Chris largely agrees. Enjoy! Luke 21:5–19

We discuss Jesus' remarkable and underserved visit to Zacchaeus' house according to Luke 19:1–10. Next we talk about All Saints' Day: why we both love it, its role as a principle feast in the Church, and how we needn't be afraid of Haloween as it plays an important role in All Hallowtide. Enjoy!

We discuss the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18:9–14. Next, we talk Reformation Day (10/31). Not officially observed in any Anglican prayerbook, we nonetheless discuss its historical causes and effects. Next, week, All Saints!!

We discuss the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1–8). We also talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's 2022 film "Licorice Pizza". It's hard to explain... It has no plot. It's about childhood in the 70's, Hollywood, and coming of age. And it all kind of works. Enjoy!

We talk Jesus healing 10 lepers in St. Lukes's gospel. Then we discuss "Vengeance", a 2022 film and B.J. Novak's directorial debut. An honest, gracious film highlighting the sins and failures of both red and blue America, and the chaos and pain caused by the opioid crisis. Also, Kirk unveils his Texas accent (the jury's still out). Enjoy!  Luke 17:11–19

We discuss yet another profound and daunting parable from St. Luke's gospel- the rich man & Lazarus. Then we talk "Only Murders", season 2. We think it's funny, soulful, and full of some Christian moments. Enjoy! Luke 16:19–31

We're back! We look at the parable of the dishonest manager- a very tricky parable indeed. Then we briefly honor Queen Elizabeth II as a saintly Christian and a faithful steward of the Church. Enjoy! Luke 16:1–13

We welcome Reformed podcaster Scott Schultz as we discuss Jesus sending out the 72 in Luke 10. Next, we examine what is next for the Church in light of SCOTUS' overruling of Roe v. Wade. We give thanks to God, discuss what is now to be done, and revisit the theology of personhood that makes the unborn full humans in God's eyes. Enjoy! Luke 10:1–20

We look at Luke's account of Peter confessing Jesus as the Christ, as well as lay the groundwork for a summer and autumn full of Luke's rich gospel. Then, we discuss HBOMax's Winning Time. It's good, but veeery R. Lot's of basketball talk, but a good bit of ethics and theology here as well. Enjoy! Luke 9:18–24 Galatians 3:23–29

Join us as we examine Jesus' promise in John 14 to send another Comforter; a Spirit of truth. We then love at Acts 2 and examine what Pentecost means for us in the life of the church and our individual hearts, as well as wonder why it's not a "bigger" holy day in most churches. Enjoy! John 14:8–17 Acts 2:1–21 I Corinthians 12:4–13

We're back! We talk John's Upper Room Discourse in John 14. Then, we discuss Tom Cruise's 2003 "The Last Samurai"-- a touching homage to pre-modern 19th century Japan. Enjoy! John 14:21–29

We enjoy walking through Jesus's resurrection appearances recording in John 21, then mark the Feast of Saints Philip and James (the Less), oft-overlooked, but nonetheless martyrs and apostles for Christ. Happy Easter, all! John 21:1–14 John 14:6–14

Jesus appears in the upper room to the disciples, then later to Thomas who impresses us with his startling confession of Christ's Divinity. Next, we discuss Matt Reeves' "The Batman". It's too long, but is better than we expected, and we look forward to what comes next in the sequels. Enjoy! John 20:19–31

We discuss Luke's account of the Resurrection. Then we walk through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, & Holy Saturday (devotionally and liturgically). We go long, but Holy Week and Easter are worth the time. Blessings! Luke 24:1–12 John 13:1–15 Luke 22:14–30 John 18:1–19:37 John 19:38–42

We talk Luke's account of Jesus' triumphal procession into Jerusalem. Then we talk about the rich link between the Lord's Supper which Jesus celebrated on Maundy Thursday and the Passover in Exodus. It is both the old Passover, and something fuller and more cosmic. Enjoy! Luke 19:29–40

After a week off, we return with Jesus bracing parable of the wicked tenants (Luke 20). Next, we look at the remarkable collect for Passion Sunday, the 5th Sunday in Lent. Enjoy! "Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen." Luke 20:9–19