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The Barefoot Office

by Shane Marcus

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was said to have read scripture every day, and, like Jacob with the angel, would wrestle with it until he received a blessing. I hope this may bring a blessing to you; for me, it is about the discipline of wrestling.

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Episodes

  1. We Have Heard For Ourselves

    We read and reflect on John 4:27-42. I talk about when someone isn’t ready to receive something they might actually need. I struggle to find an intention.

  2. Are You Greater Than Our Father

    We read and reflect on John 4:1-26. I talk about leaving a legacy at my high school. I also talk about asking for help in my new job.

  3. Above All

    We read and reflect on John 3:22-36. I talk about my youth group worship team. I also talk about my new prayer beads.

  4. Truth Comes To The Light

    We read and reflect on John 3:16-21. I talk about control and manipulation. I also talk about judgment already having passed.

  5. Blows Where It Wants To

    We read and reflect on John 3:1-15. I talk about a favorite fantasy series, and then about being a wind spirit. I also talk about how I can know who to trust.

  6. Didn’t Entrust Himself To Them

    We read and reflect on John 2:13-22. I talk about how I don’t share my own story... and then give myself permission to sit with it for a long as I need to before I share it.

  7. What Does That Have To Do With You And Me?

    We read and reflect on John 2:1-12. I talk about being a “not-person.” I also talk about being a phenomenon without a value judgment... and a dance.

  8. You Will See Greater Things Than These

    We read and reflect on John 1:43-51. I talk about a God of joy. I also talk about using this passage as an introduction.

  9. He Brought Him

    We read and reflect on John 1:35-42. I talk about skills I used at a high level in a former life. I also talk about being at peace being wholly unexceptional.

  10. I Didn’t Know Him

    We read and reflect on John 1:29-34. I talk about my favorite musician. I also talk about the fruit of the spirit.

  11. Convinced Of Their Own Righteousness

    We read and reflect on Luke 18:9-14. I make a tweak to the intro of the podcast. I talk about being judgy and trying to be equal. I also talk about my reality.

  12. When He Had Entered In He Said

    We read and reflect on Mark 5:35-41. I tell a story from my CPE. I also resolve to go about my faith and ignore the ridicule of others... and especially not to make it my own.

  13. Felt In Her Body

    We read and reflect on Mark 4:21-34. I talk about fear and trembling and love. I also talk about trying to give up dairy.

  14. Gave Them Permission

    We read and reflect on Mark 5:1-20. I talk about Jesus giving mercy to demons. I also talk about being afraid to talk about my recovery to my (wider) family.

  15. Peace Be Still

    We read and reflect on Mark 4:35-41. I talk about doing things at my own pace and waking up to create the peace and presence in my own life and still my own storms. I also talk about embracing my own fears and waking Jesus up when I need to.

  16. Whatever Measure You Measure

    We read and reflect on Mark 4:21-34. I talk about a song from my childhood and how to focus more on grace. I also talk about clearing the 1k listens bar.

  17. The Farmer Went Out To Sow

    We read and reflect on Mark 4:1-20. I talk about the non-judgment Jesus has about whether or not spiritual truth takes root. I also talk about being all the different types of soil, and it feels liberating.

  18. Looking At Those Who Sat Around Him

    We read and reflect on Mark 3:19b-35. I talk about the family we are born to and the one we choose, talking about my role as the most child. I mention but don’t talk about Satan casting out satan.

  19. Called To Himself Those Who He Wanted

    We read and reflect on Mark 3:7-19a. I talk about calling and an upcoming interview. I also talk about text threads and community.

  20. But They Were Silent

    We read and reflect on Mark 2:23-3:6. I talk about the Sabbath. I also talk about going to the statue of Mary to talk.

  21. Sinners Sat Down With Jesus (CW: fasting)

    We read and reflect on Mark 2:12-23. I talk about a person I encounter at work. I also say a sentence or two wondering about fasting.

  22. Which Is Easier?

    We read and reflect on Mark 2:1-12. I talk about forgiveness and what I want in a higher power. I also talk about working on the shift from cynicism to generosity.

  23. Everyone Is Looking For You

    We read and reflect on Mark 1:29-45. I talk about the double bind of the lost child. I also talk about not knowing whether to name my demons or to silence them.

  24. In Their Synagogue A Man With An Unclean Spirit

    We read and reflect on Mark 1:14-28. I talk about the rage that breaking the status quo engenders. I commit to finishing step four in the next two weeks.

  25. Baptizing In The Wilderness

    We read and reflect on Mark 1:1-13. I talk about the wilderness and purpose and community. I also talk about repentance and grace.

  26. Who Searches The Minds And Hearts

    We read and reflect on Revelation 3:18-29. I talk about “Hymn To The Creator of Light,” and then about being aware of my own thoughts. I also talk about being ok with knowing my own thoughts and not sharing them.

  27. A New Name Written Which No One Knows

    We read and reflect on Revelation 2:8-17. I talk about wanting to know my own unique secret name. I also talk about the challenge of being able to suffer and be present to my pain without shutting it down by being afraid of it.

  28. *unfinished*

    We read and reflect on Revelation 2:1-7. My recording cut out and I don’t know where... and I’m too lazy to fix it. I talk about change and the lies my brain tells me. I commit to texting my youngest brother.

  29. Neither Will Anyone Hear His Voice In The Streets

    We read and reflect on Matthew 12:14-21. I get on a soapbox about the terrorists who overran the capitol building today. I commit to focusing on myself and my own corner of the world.

  30. In Which Righteousness Dwells

    We read and reflect on 2 Peter 3:8-13. I talk about time and about metaphor. I challenge us to find the brightness in dark places.

  31. Fell Asleep

    We read and reflect on 2 Peter 1-7. I talk about the mockery of Facebook. I commit to protecting my sleep.

  32. Destroyed In Their Destroying

    We read and reflect on 2 Peter 2:10b-22. I talk about Facebook as a place for anger and ignorance, and commit to giving serious thought to leaving the platform.

  33. Tormented In His Righteous Soul

    We read and reflect on 2 Peter 2:1-10a. I talk about my visceral reaction against perfectionists and tell 2 Peter to take a chill pill. Then I talk about reframing difficult behavior as seeking connection and commit to giving as much of it as I can to my oldest.

  34. Is Of Private Interpretation

    We read and reflect on 2 Peter 1:12-21. I talk about Facebook, and then privacy, and give myself permission not to self-neglect. I talk about just being myself in my upcoming interview.

  35. These Things Are Yours And They Abound

    We read and reflect on 2 Peter 1:1-11. I reflect on godliness being antecedent to love, and how I have live within me but also other things. I talk about knowing that I could teach more about the Bible, even if that isn’t the work of this space.

  36. This Is How I Write

    We read and reflect on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18. I talk about a relationship that is ending because of judgment from afar. I speak aloud my intention to give Christmas cards to people.

  37. Comfort Your Hearts

    We read and reflect on 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5. I talk about what comforts me. I resolve to handle some $ nonsense this weekend.

  38. Your Faith

    We read and reflect on 2 Thessalonians 1:1-2:12. I’m not sure I like it very much.

  39. Admonish The Disorderly

    We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-26. I talk about what it takes for me to have a peaceful environment. I resolve to be thankful to others on my birthday.

  40. For Those Who Sleep

    We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. I talk about needing more sleep earlier in my life. I commit to reframing help as help and not shame.

  41. Meet The Lord In The Air

    We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. I talk about wanting to fly.

  42. Lead A Quiet Life

    We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. I talk about leading a quiet life and my hope for new shoes. I commit to repeating a mantra to myself in the mirror.

  43. Direct Our Path To You

    We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 3. I talk about holiness, and then Paul, and then a camp leader that I loved. I commit to raising my hand in thanks for the relationships I have and long for that have shaped me into who I am.

  44. Works In You Who Believe

    We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20. I talk about the mantra “take what you like and leave the rest,” and make it my intention to follow it.

  45. Contemplative Prayer for Advent 🕯

    We begin with a quote from a Fleming Rutledge sermon entitled “The Doorkeeper.”

  46. Words Of Flattery

    We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. I talk about needing to present myself as only myself in an upcoming job application. I commit to making friends with the sadness at the core of my soul.

  47. Contemplative Prayer for Advent: The God Who Hides Himself

    Before our prayers begin I read a few sentences from a sermon by Fleming Rutledge.

  48. Our Prayers

    We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. I talk about my mom and then my prayer life and my struggle with it. I then talk about 3 intentions I have.

  49. Contemplative Prayer for Advent

    A contemplative prayer practice for Advent 1 without the explanation of what is going on. Foe the explanation, listen to yesterday’s episode!

  50. Contemplative Prayer for Advent 1 with instructions

    I describe the contemplative prayer practice I want to do daily during advent.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was said to have read scripture every day, and, like Jacob with the angel, would wrestle with it until he received a blessing. I hope this may bring a blessing to you; for me, it is about the discipline of wrestling.

HOSTED BY

Shane Marcus

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