<![CDATA[Holy Cross Weekly]]>A weekly dive into all things Holy Cross Episcopal church in Sanford, Fl. Including a look ahead at the lectionary passages for the week. For more information on Holy Cross, go to www.joinholycross.org

]]>www.joinholycross.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 01:23:29 GMTFri, 06 Mar 2026 15:19:27 GMT60Jared<p>A weekly dive into all things Holy Cross Episcopal church in Sanford, Fl. Including a look ahead at the lectionary passages for the week. For more information on Holy Cross, go to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.joinholycross.org" target="_blank">www.joinholycross.org</a></p><p></p>episodicJaredjared.lane.jones@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 8 - Easter IV 2026]]>Join Jared and Nate as they look at the weekly readings for Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Sanford, Florida.

Takeaways

  • Anglicanism emphasizes the importance of the heart and the need for change through God's intervention.
  • The early church in Acts demonstrated a spirit of generosity and communal sharing, but this was not necessarily prescriptive for all churches and times.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Heart of Anglicanism
  • 22:51 The Trinity and the Work of the Spirit
]]>53a5e711-88ae-465f-9e52-7dd969ca6bd7Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:17:15 GMT<p>Join Jared and Nate as they look at the weekly readings for Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Sanford, Florida.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Anglicanism emphasizes the importance of the heart and the need for change through God's intervention.</li><li>The early church in Acts demonstrated a spirit of generosity and communal sharing, but this was not necessarily prescriptive for all churches and times.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Heart of Anglicanism</li><li>22:51 The Trinity and the Work of the Spirit</li></ul>no00:31:56Episode 8 - Easter IV 2026full<![CDATA[Episode 7 - Easter III 2026]]>The conversation covers the resumption of Alpha, the discussion of Acts Chapter 4, the exploration of 1 Peter Chapter 2, and the analysis of John 16:16-22. The themes of community engagement and the relationship between suffering and joy are central to the discussion.

Takeaways

  • Community Engagement
  • Suffering and Joy

Chapters

  • 00:00 Alpha Resumption
  • 12:03 1 Peter Chapter 2
  • 22:07 John 16:16-22
]]>ea6ad091-5fbe-402f-90b6-83b0ad5c161cSat, 25 Apr 2026 13:10:32 GMT<p>The conversation covers the resumption of Alpha, the discussion of Acts Chapter 4, the exploration of 1 Peter Chapter 2, and the analysis of John 16:16-22. The themes of community engagement and the relationship between suffering and joy are central to the discussion.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Community Engagement</li><li>Suffering and Joy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Alpha Resumption</li><li>12:03 1 Peter Chapter 2</li><li>22:07 John 16:16-22</li></ul>no00:34:50Episode 7 - Easter III 2026full<![CDATA[Episode 6 - Easter II 2026]]>The conversation covers the announcement of an Alpha course, the change of Alpha to Tuesday, innovative ideas for Alpha, and the exploration of lectionary readings for Easter Two. It delves into Acts 4:1-12, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:11-16, emphasizing the theme of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the implications for the church and believers.

Takeaways

  • Innovative approaches to Alpha course scheduling
  • Exploration of the theme of Jesus as the Good Shepherd

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Lectionary Readings for Easter Two
  • 05:32 Colloquy and Reading from Acts
]]>2968a225-9ada-4f27-a8d1-a505fd9ea885Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:56:30 GMT<p>The conversation covers the announcement of an Alpha course, the change of Alpha to Tuesday, innovative ideas for Alpha, and the exploration of lectionary readings for Easter Two. It delves into Acts 4:1-12, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:11-16, emphasizing the theme of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the implications for the church and believers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Innovative approaches to Alpha course scheduling</li><li>Exploration of the theme of Jesus as the Good Shepherd</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Lectionary Readings for Easter Two</li><li>05:32 Colloquy and Reading from Acts</li></ul>no00:33:38Episode 6 - Easter II 2026full<![CDATA[Episode 5 - Easter I 2026]]>The conversation covers post-Easter reflections, teaching Mere Anglicanism, Easter recovery, readings from Acts 2:41-47, interpreting the early church, the organic growth of the church, the spread of the kingdom, reading from 1 John 5:4-12, reading from John 20:19-23, and closing remarks.

Takeaways

  • Post-Easter reflections and recovery
  • Interpreting the early church and the organic growth of the church

Chapters

  • 00:00 Post-Easter Reflections
  • 06:24 Reading from Acts 2:41-47
  • 16:27 The Spread of the Kingdom
  • 27:08 Reading from John 20:19-23
]]>42778f0a-15fe-444c-b02e-897ea3d1313cThu, 09 Apr 2026 14:52:57 GMT<p>The conversation covers post-Easter reflections, teaching Mere Anglicanism, Easter recovery, readings from Acts 2:41-47, interpreting the early church, the organic growth of the church, the spread of the kingdom, reading from 1 John 5:4-12, reading from John 20:19-23, and closing remarks.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Post-Easter reflections and recovery</li><li>Interpreting the early church and the organic growth of the church</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Post-Easter Reflections</li><li>06:24 Reading from Acts 2:41-47</li><li>16:27 The Spread of the Kingdom</li><li>27:08 Reading from John 20:19-23</li></ul>no00:31:45Episode 5 - Easter I 2026full<![CDATA[Episode 4 - Easter 2026]]>The conversation covers Holy Week and Easter services at Holy Cross, the theme of death and resurrection in Isaiah and Colossians, and the prophetic message of confronting truth for the greater good. It also delves into the human experience of being consumed by the knowledge of death and the promise of God to swallow up death. The passage in Colossians 3:1-11 is explored, emphasizing the new defining lines between the old self and the new self for all individuals equally. The conversation delves into the themes of union with Christ and the implications of His resurrection, followed by an exploration of the resurrection narrative in John's Gospel and a discussion on defeating death. The key takeaways include the concept of union with Christ and the significance of defeating death through His resurrection.

Takeaways

  • Holy Week and Easter services at Holy Cross
  • The theme of death and resurrection in Isaiah and Colossians Union with Christ
  • Defeating Death

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Milestone
  • 05:51 Expanding Easter Services
  • 11:14 God's Promise to Swallow Up Death
  • 19:25 Colossians 3:1-11 - Raised with Christ
  • 29:11 Resurrection Narrative in John's Gospel
  • 36:13 Defeating Death
]]>08e6f9a6-986c-452e-8850-ba3d7d2f217fWed, 01 Apr 2026 12:14:41 GMT<p>The conversation covers Holy Week and Easter services at Holy Cross, the theme of death and resurrection in Isaiah and Colossians, and the prophetic message of confronting truth for the greater good. It also delves into the human experience of being consumed by the knowledge of death and the promise of God to swallow up death. The passage in Colossians 3:1-11 is explored, emphasizing the new defining lines between the old self and the new self for all individuals equally. The conversation delves into the themes of union with Christ and the implications of His resurrection, followed by an exploration of the resurrection narrative in John's Gospel and a discussion on defeating death. The key takeaways include the concept of union with Christ and the significance of defeating death through His resurrection.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Holy Week and Easter services at Holy Cross</li><li>The theme of death and resurrection in Isaiah and Colossians Union with Christ</li><li>Defeating Death</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Podcast Milestone</li><li>05:51 Expanding Easter Services</li><li>11:14 God's Promise to Swallow Up Death</li><li>19:25 Colossians 3:1-11 - Raised with Christ</li><li>29:11 Resurrection Narrative in John's Gospel</li><li>36:13 Defeating Death</li></ul>no00:39:05Episode 4 - Easter 2026full<![CDATA[Episode 3 - Palm Sunday 2026]]>The conversation covers the significance of Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week, upcoming classes and studies at Holy Cross, and an exploration of the servant songs in Isaiah. The discussion also includes details about the readings for Palm Sunday and the themes they represent. The conversation delves into the themes of the servant songs in Isaiah, the servant's calling and mission, the significance of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and the irony of Palm Sunday. It explores the suffering and rejection of the servant, the role of the servant's life in bringing redemption, and the unexpected turn of events during Palm Sunday.

Takeaways

  • Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week
  • Upcoming classes and studies at Holy Cross
  • Exploring the servant songs in Isaiah The servant songs in Isaiah depict the suffering and rejection of the servant, ultimately leading to his death.
  • The servant's life, rather than his message, is what brings redemption and healing.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Exploring the Servant Songs in Isaiah
  • 53:02 The Irony of Palm Sunday
]]>16924cd7-67e2-41ab-bf8d-bf690eeea6ffThu, 26 Mar 2026 15:44:19 GMT<p>The conversation covers the significance of Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week, upcoming classes and studies at Holy Cross, and an exploration of the servant songs in Isaiah. The discussion also includes details about the readings for Palm Sunday and the themes they represent. The conversation delves into the themes of the servant songs in Isaiah, the servant's calling and mission, the significance of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and the irony of Palm Sunday. It explores the suffering and rejection of the servant, the role of the servant's life in bringing redemption, and the unexpected turn of events during Palm Sunday.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week</li><li>Upcoming classes and studies at Holy Cross</li><li>Exploring the servant songs in Isaiah The servant songs in Isaiah depict the suffering and rejection of the servant, ultimately leading to his death.</li><li>The servant's life, rather than his message, is what brings redemption and healing.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Exploring the Servant Songs in Isaiah</li><li>53:02 The Irony of Palm Sunday</li></ul>no00:50:43Episode 3 - Palm Sunday 2026full<![CDATA[Episode 2 - Lent V 2026]]>The conversation covers the upcoming events and preparations for Holy Week, including the importance of Holy Week and the significance of congregational singing. It also delves into the details of the Lenten Hymn Sing, Palm Sunday Picnic, and the significance of Passion Sunday. Additionally, an Old Testament lesson from Numbers 21 is discussed, highlighting the theme of redemption and healing. The conversation delves into the concept of the crucified God and the problem of human righteousness, highlighting the atonement of Christ as the solution to human inability. It explores the New Covenant and the role of Jesus as a mediator, as well as the misunderstanding of the kingdom and the significance of the 'cup' in the context of the disciples' request.

Takeaways

  • Importance of Holy Week
  • Significance of Congregational Singing The solution to our problem is found in the problem itself
  • The atonement of Christ as a solution to human inability

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Holy Week
  • 08:22 Lenten Hymn Sing
  • 14:10 Old Testament Lesson: Numbers 21
  • 22:56 The Crucified God and Human Righteousness
  • 36:17 Misunderstanding the Kingdom and the Cup
]]>2e239b93-f5d0-442c-8c4b-3b9ee843ea9fWed, 18 Mar 2026 18:08:14 GMT<p>The conversation covers the upcoming events and preparations for Holy Week, including the importance of Holy Week and the significance of congregational singing. It also delves into the details of the Lenten Hymn Sing, Palm Sunday Picnic, and the significance of Passion Sunday. Additionally, an Old Testament lesson from Numbers 21 is discussed, highlighting the theme of redemption and healing. The conversation delves into the concept of the crucified God and the problem of human righteousness, highlighting the atonement of Christ as the solution to human inability. It explores the New Covenant and the role of Jesus as a mediator, as well as the misunderstanding of the kingdom and the significance of the 'cup' in the context of the disciples' request.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Importance of Holy Week</li><li>Significance of Congregational Singing The solution to our problem is found in the problem itself</li><li>The atonement of Christ as a solution to human inability</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Holy Week</li><li>08:22 Lenten Hymn Sing</li><li>14:10 Old Testament Lesson: Numbers 21</li><li>22:56 The Crucified God and Human Righteousness</li><li>36:17 Misunderstanding the Kingdom and the Cup</li></ul>no00:43:26Episode 2 - Lent V 2026full<![CDATA[Episode 1 - Lent IV 2026]]>Welcome to the Holy Cross Weekly! In this first episode of Holy Cross Weekly we introduce the series and discuss Holy Week, emphasizing the significance of the week and the services that will be held. Our conversation delves into the Christian calendar, the structure of worship, and the significance of Palm Sunday. And we conclude with a discussion of the collect and readings for the upcoming Sunday. We cover the allegorical interpretation of a passage, the biblical contrast between the flesh and the spirit, and the significance of the feeding of the 5,000. All the while exploring the theological implications and practical applications of these themes.

Takeaways

  • Significance of Holy Week in the Episcopal Church
  • Understanding the Christian calendar and worship structure
  • Allegorical interpretation of biblical passages
  • Contrast between flesh and spirit
  • The significance of the feeding of the 5,000

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introducing Holy Cross Weekly
  • 05:29 Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday
  • 13:32 Discussion of the Collect and Readings
  • 29:26 Interpreting the Allegory
  • 40:25 Feeding of the 5,000
]]>3f68c6b2-66e7-4ca7-973b-c8634b293061Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:22:49 GMT<p>Welcome to the Holy Cross Weekly! In this first episode of Holy Cross Weekly we introduce the series and discuss Holy Week, emphasizing the significance of the week and the services that will be held. Our conversation delves into the Christian calendar, the structure of worship, and the significance of Palm Sunday. And we conclude with a discussion of the collect and readings for the upcoming Sunday. We cover the allegorical interpretation of a passage, the biblical contrast between the flesh and the spirit, and the significance of the feeding of the 5,000. All the while exploring the theological implications and practical applications of these themes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Significance of Holy Week in the Episcopal Church</li><li>Understanding the Christian calendar and worship structure </li><li>Allegorical interpretation of biblical passages</li><li>Contrast between flesh and spirit</li><li>The significance of the feeding of the 5,000</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing Holy Cross Weekly</li><li>05:29 Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday</li><li>13:32 Discussion of the Collect and Readings</li><li>29:26 Interpreting the Allegory</li><li>40:25 Feeding of the 5,000</li></ul>no00:46:24Episode 1 - Lent IV 2026full