Mark 6

In this week's episode, Tim and Joe talk about Mark 6. We discuss the lead up to this chapter– how Jesus was rejected by the leaders of Israel and began appealing to individuals and cities challenging them to grow in their faith, we discuss how Jesus trained his…

Mark 5

In this episode Joe and Tim discuss Mark 5. We discuss the consequences of Jesus healing the demon-possessed man in Decapolis for the entire region, the power of Jesus displayed in Jesus raising Jairus' daughter, and how Jesus healing power goes out of him without him even speaking to…

Mark 3:31-4:41

In this weeks episode, Joe and Stephen talk about Mark 3:31-4:41. We discuss the parable of the sower, why Jesus speaks in parables, and the importance of developing a habit of hearing and obedience– God gives more to those who listen well.…

Mark 2:1 - 3:30

In this week's episode, Joe and Rick talk through Mark 2 and most of 3. This section includes a face-paced series of healings that lead to a showdown with the Pharisees who think that Jesus is only able to perform miracles by the power of Satan.…

Mark 1

The Anchor Drop continues with a series in Mark. This week, Tim and Joe discuss Mark 1 ( and 1 John 1), paying special attention to Jesus cleansing the leper– especially the fact that Jesus is not afraid to touch the leper. Jesus inverts the Old Testament pattern; uncleanness is no…

Sunday after Epiphany

In this week's podcast Tim and Joe discuss an important typological background in preparation for the homily and readings on Sunday– the pattern of exile and deliverance seen throughout the Old Testament and at seen most clearly in the Exodus story. We read this image through Psalm 77.…

Third Week of Advent

In this week of the podcast Joe and Tim discuss our readings for the third week of advent (Isaiah 12, Zeph. 3, Phil 4:1-9, John 16). We discuss on our theme for the week: Joy. Specifically pay attention to the context in which the readers were called to joy…

Second Week of Advent

In this episode, Joe and Rick talk about our readings for the second Sunday in Advent: Luke 1:67-80, Malachi 3, Phil 1:1-18, Luke 3:1-20.…