<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.pulpitfiction.com/notes/lent5a"&gt;Notes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol&gt; &lt;li data-rte-preserve-empty="true"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.pulpitfiction.com/notes/lent5a/#John"&gt;John 11:1-45&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-rte-preserve-empty="true"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.pulpitfiction.com/notes/lent5a/#Ezekiel"&gt;Ezekiel 37:1-14&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-rte-preserve-empty="true"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.pulpitfiction.com/notes/lent5a/#Romans"&gt;Romans 8:6-11&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Exploring the profound themes of resurrection, faith, and community through biblical stories from John 11, Ezekiel 37, and Romans 8, this episode delves into how these scriptures inspire hope and renewal in challenging times.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast&lt;br /&gt; 03:10 Lent Preparations and Sanctuary Updates&lt;br /&gt; 04:43 Exploring the Gospel of John: Lazarus' Story&lt;br /&gt; 09:03 The Significance of Jesus' Miracles&lt;br /&gt; 11:18 The Irony of Death for God's Glory&lt;br /&gt; 14:25 Understanding Jesus' Control Over Life and Death&lt;br /&gt; 18:09 The Importance of Timing in Jesus' Actions&lt;br /&gt; 20:34 Mary, Martha, and the Depth of Jesus' Love&lt;br /&gt; 24:41 Jesus Weeps: A Moment of Human Connection&lt;br /&gt; 27:29 Thomas: The Brave Disciple&lt;br /&gt; 30:43 Reflections on Thomas and the Cost of Discipleship&lt;br /&gt; 31:25 The Complexity of Belief and Doubt&lt;br /&gt; 32:00 Come and See: The Invitation to Witness&lt;br /&gt; 34:18 Living into Jesus: The Promise of Resurrection&lt;br /&gt; 40:19 Ezekiel's Vision: Dry Bones and New Life&lt;br /&gt; 52:20 Life in the Spirit: Community and Connection&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Pulpit Fiction Podcast

Robb McCoy and Eric Fistler

665: Lent 5A (3/22/2026)

MAR 16, 202663 MIN
Pulpit Fiction Podcast

665: Lent 5A (3/22/2026)

MAR 16, 202663 MIN

Description

Notes John 11:1-45 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Romans 8:6-11 Summary Exploring the profound themes of resurrection, faith, and community through biblical stories from John 11, Ezekiel 37, and Romans 8, this episode delves into how these scriptures inspire hope and renewal in challenging times. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast 03:10 Lent Preparations and Sanctuary Updates 04:43 Exploring the Gospel of John: Lazarus' Story 09:03 The Significance of Jesus' Miracles 11:18 The Irony of Death for God's Glory 14:25 Understanding Jesus' Control Over Life and Death 18:09 The Importance of Timing in Jesus' Actions 20:34 Mary, Martha, and the Depth of Jesus' Love 24:41 Jesus Weeps: A Moment of Human Connection 27:29 Thomas: The Brave Disciple 30:43 Reflections on Thomas and the Cost of Discipleship 31:25 The Complexity of Belief and Doubt 32:00 Come and See: The Invitation to Witness 34:18 Living into Jesus: The Promise of Resurrection 40:19 Ezekiel's Vision: Dry Bones and New Life 52:20 Life in the Spirit: Community and Connection