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Pulpit Fiction is a podcast hosted by Rev. Eric Fistler and Rev. Robb McCoy. It is a conversation guided by the Revised Common Lectionary, and includes thoughts about pop culture and current events. It is for preachers looking for inspiration as well as any person of faith willing to think critically about their faith and the Bible.

Pulpit Fiction Podcast Robb McCoy and Eric Fistler

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.7 • 185 Ratings

Pulpit Fiction is a podcast hosted by Rev. Eric Fistler and Rev. Robb McCoy. It is a conversation guided by the Revised Common Lectionary, and includes thoughts about pop culture and current events. It is for preachers looking for inspiration as well as any person of faith willing to think critically about their faith and the Bible.

    Special Episode: UMC General Conference round table

    Special Episode: UMC General Conference round table

    Robb McCoy is not a delegate of General Conference, but he has friends that are. A few moments after the first day of General Conference ended in Charlotte, five friends got together to talk about what is happening, what has led us to this point, and where we hope to go from here.
    Guests:
    Eric Swanson, pastor of Pekin Grace UMC (Pekin, IL) Jennie Edwards Bertrand, pastor of Hope UMC (Normal, IL) Anish Hermon, lay delegate and member of Hope UMC (Normal, IL) Christina Krost, Lay Delegate and member of Mattoon First UMC (Mattoon, IL)

    • 49 min
    590: Easter 5B (4/28/2024)

    590: Easter 5B (4/28/2024)

     Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 590 for Sunday, April 28, 2024, 5th Sunday of Easter, year B.
    1 John 4:7-21 God is love with Krista Zimmerman
    John 15:1-8 Jesus the True Vine
    Acts 8:26-40 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch

    • 50 min
    589: Easter 4B (4/21/2024)

    589: Easter 4B (4/21/2024)

    Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 589 for Sunday, April 21, 2024, 4th Sunday of Easter, year B.
     
    1 John 3:16-24 Self-giving Love with Melissa Meyers
    John 10:11-18 Jesus the Good Shepherd
    Acts 4:5-12 Peter before the council
     

    • 57 min
    588: Easter 3B (4/14/2024)

    588: Easter 3B (4/14/2024)

    Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 588 for Sunday, April 14, 2024, 3rd Sunday of Easter, year B.
    1 John 3:1-7 with Renee Roederer Luke 24:36b-48 Easter Breakfast  Acts 3:12-19 An Easter Community

    • 47 min
    587 Easter 2B (4/7/2024)

    587 Easter 2B (4/7/2024)

    Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 587 for Sunday, April 7, 2024, 2nd Sunday of Easter, year B.
    1 John 1:1-2:2 with Diann Bailey John 20:19-31 Doubting Thomas  Acts 4:32-35 One Heart and Mind

    • 53 min
    586: Easter B (3/31/2024)

    586: Easter B (3/31/2024)

    Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 586 for Sunday, March 31, 2024, Easter Sunday, year B.
    John 20:1-18 with Bryan Odeen
    Mark 16:1-8 
    1 Corinthians 15:1-11 
     

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
185 Ratings

185 Ratings

PaulD31047 ,

An Outstanding Resource for a New Preacher

I’ve been a lay preacher in the Episcopal church for about a year and my instructor pointed this podcast out to me. On weeks when I’m preaching, I take notes to help me edit and organize my thoughts and when I’m not preaching, I listen to learn more about both scripture and theology. I also enjoy the friendly banter between the hosts. One caution is that the Episcopal Church has made some variations in the Revised Common Lectionary and the hosts, not being Episcopalians, don’t follow those, which can very occasionally cause confusion. This podcast is a must for anyone wanting to learn!

ELBEE33 ,

Very helpful

I have enjoyed this podcast for several years now. I find it helpful for sermon preparation and for giving me a different perspective on the Revised Common Lectionary. I recommend it to all my clergy friends.

tamichawk84 ,

Like but….

Really like that these guys make me reflect on my thinking. Wish there was more to the prophet in the wilderness don’t get as much out of that segment

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