1. On this day, we remember Florentius Radewijns, d. 1400, and Oscar Romero, d. 1980. The reading is "A Future Not Our Own" by Ken Untener.
  2. Abimelech gets word of the drunken threats issued against him and plans an ambush. Zebul’s eyesight isn’t any better than his judgment. The wrath of Abimelech is thorough and includes a whole lot of salt. Jotham’s fable/prophecy comes full circle and Abimelech unsuccessfully tries to avoid what he sees as an embarrassing death legacy.
  3. I’m Not Really A Joiner. Gillespie and Riley finish their reading and discussion of Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Antichrist.” This episode, state religion, Christian civil religion, and being your own god.
  4. On this day, we remember Nicholas Owen, b. 1562, and Marion "Pat" Robertson, b. 1930. The reading is "The Absence" by R.S. Thomas.
  5. On this day, we remember St. Benedict, who died in 550, and Brother Klaus, who died in 1787. The reading is "Thee, God, I come from, to thee go" by Gerard Manley Hopkins.
  6. On this day, we remember St. Cuthbert and Fred Rogers. The reading is a poem, "Lent" by Christina Rossetti.
  7. Welcome to A Church of Pure Imagination. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Antichrist.” This episode, what happens when Christianity disconnects itself from what’s concrete and real, especially the incarnation of God.
  8. On this day, we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph and remember Jean Astruc, born in 1684. The reading is from Thomas Nash, "A Litany in Time of Plague."
  9. Jesus tells people not to exalt themselves or they will end up humbled and tells a parable about throwing banquets. The Kingdom of God continues to look more and more upside-down. God is determined to have His house full and Jesus tells us to hate our families.
  10. Just a brief, pastoral word from Craig and Troy regarding viruses, illness, love, faith, and keeping Christ before you eyes. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a great review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Email us: ForYouRadio@1517.org www.1517.org/foryou St. James Lutheran Church www.stjameslcms.church St. Peter's Lutheran Church www.Stpeterslc.org
  11. On this day, we remember the First Lateran Council in 1123, and Wilfrid Owen, born 1893. The reading is from Wilfrid Owen, "Maundy Thursday.
  12. Caleb and Scott are joined by Dan Price to talk about the impact and response to the Corona Virus. They look at Martin Luther’s letters on the Plague and talk about vocation and proclamation in these trying times. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.