<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.pulpitfiction.com/notes/proper7a"&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/proper7a/#Matthew10:24-39" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Matthew 10:24-39&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-rte-preserve-empty="true"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.pulpitfiction.com/notes/proper7a/#Genesis21:8-21" target=""&gt;Genesis 21:8-21&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore the challenging teachings of Jesus in Matthew 10, the story of Hagar in Genesis 21, and their implications for faith, family, and social justice. We also discuss the importance of context, interpretation, and standing with the marginalized.&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; 02:00 Weather and Climate Change Discussion&lt;br /&gt; 02:46 Pride Month and Community Engagement&lt;br /&gt; 07:11 Exploring the Gospel of Matthew&lt;br /&gt; 09:11 Understanding Jesus's Family Values&lt;br /&gt; 15:00 The Complexity of Jesus's Teachings&lt;br /&gt; 21:12 The Importance of Chosen Community&lt;br /&gt; 25:52 Navigating Family Dynamics and Faith&lt;br /&gt; 30:18 Exploring Genesis: The Story of Hagar and Ishmael&lt;br /&gt; 45:39 The Legacy of Hagar: Liberation and Marginalization&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Pulpit Fiction Podcast

Robb McCoy and Eric Fistler

678: Proper 7A OT12 (6/21/2026)

JUN 16, 202653 MIN
Pulpit Fiction Podcast

678: Proper 7A OT12 (6/21/2026)

JUN 16, 202653 MIN

Description

Notes Matthew 10:24-39 Genesis 21:8-21 In this episode, we explore the challenging teachings of Jesus in Matthew 10, the story of Hagar in Genesis 21, and their implications for faith, family, and social justice. We also discuss the importance of context, interpretation, and standing with the marginalized. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast 02:00 Weather and Climate Change Discussion 02:46 Pride Month and Community Engagement 07:11 Exploring the Gospel of Matthew 09:11 Understanding Jesus's Family Values 15:00 The Complexity of Jesus's Teachings 21:12 The Importance of Chosen Community 25:52 Navigating Family Dynamics and Faith 30:18 Exploring Genesis: The Story of Hagar and Ishmael 45:39 The Legacy of Hagar: Liberation and Marginalization