An Anti-Nationalist Gospel

An Anti-Nationalist Gospel

Author: Cory Driver May 20, 2025 Duration: 7:49

Acts 16:9-15; Psa 67; Rev 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29: There are lots of things that we get to fight about with regard to Scripture (if we want to). The Gospel triumphing over old national or citizenship statuses is simply not one of them. Citizenship in the Kingdom of God has to mean more than whatever other loyalties we have. And love of neighbor must triumph over whatever prejudices or biases we have. Those are not optional add-ons, but at the very core of the Jesus-project. If reading Acts teaches us anything, it's that the Gospel starts in Asia, spreads very quickly to Africa, and then, eventually, is shared across the world. Jesus' love does not stop at, or allow itself to be stopped by, any border.


For those who carry the responsibility of weekly preaching, the days are full-pastoral care, administration, and the quiet work of prayer can easily push sermon preparation to the margins. Moving Forward-Weekly Lectionary Podcast is designed to be a practical companion within that busy rhythm. Hosted by Cory Driver, this weekly audio resource arrives every Monday, offering roughly ten minutes of focused reflection on the upcoming Revised Common Lectionary readings. The idea is simple: to provide a thoughtful starting point early in your week, so you’re never truly beginning from a blank page, even if time forces you to start writing later. Driver shares his perspective to spark your own engagement with the texts, aiming to lighten the load of initial research. This isn't about delivering a finished sermon, but about offering a catalyst for your own creative and spiritual process. By integrating this short, consistent podcast into your routine, you gain a reliable touchpoint for the scriptural themes awaiting your congregation. It’s a tool for pastors and lay leaders alike who seek a structured yet flexible approach to connecting the ancient texts with contemporary life, helping you move forward with a bit more clarity and a little less pressure each week.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Moving Forward - Weekly Lectionary Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Don't Overdo It! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:29
2 Sam 7:1-14; Psalm 89:20-37 & Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 We just have a bunch of times when God says, "hey, settle down there, partner! Don't overdo it!"
Necessary Welcome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:50
2 Samuel 5:1-15, 9-10 & Mark 6:1-13 - "Everyone is Welcome" our signs proclaim, but is it true? Goodness, I hope so! This week, we talk about the necessity of full welcome
Healing TWO Daughters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:18
Mark 5:21-43 - Jesus sets a family right
Calming Storms - June 23, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:23
Mark 4:35-41 - Cory reflects on how living through a recent tornado helps him think about Jesus calming storms differently.
Confounding Expectations - June 16, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:48
1 Samuel 15:34- 16:13 & Mark 4:26-34Saul, Samuel and Parable-Hearers all have their minds absolutely blown by their expectations being upended.
Disappointing Sons - June 9, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:41
1 Samuel 8:4-20 & Mark 3:20-35. How do we deal with families, expectations, disappointments and rejection? Two Bible stories help us think through being in families.
Seeing God Rightly - May 26, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:07
At the beginning of Ordinary Time, the lectionary texts invite us to reflect on how it is that we see God

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