Working The Lectionary
Examining the World of Work through the Readings of the Weekly Lectionary
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Episode 6:Lent 2 & 3, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
In this episode of Working The Lectionary, your hosts Brendan Byrne and John Bottomley discuss how a reading from Paul's Letter to the Romans contrasts the death and violence implicit in the creation narrative of capitalism contrasts to the life-giving grace located in faith in God as the moving force of creation; and how Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman reflects and critiques the demonization of those deemed to be losers under capitalism's violent competitive ethos.
Theme music: Work Undone by Pearce Roswell. Available through Epidemic Music. Used under license.
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Episode 5: Lent 1A
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
In this week's edition of Working the Lectionary, we'll explore the famous - indeed, infamous - reading from Genesis 2: 15-17; 3: 1-7, in which the alleged "tempting" and "fall" of humanity occurs. In doing so, we'll examine how our assumed knowledge of this text has perpetuated injustice across millennia...and how our continued assumptions about the "inevitability" and "necessity" of modernity's construction of work and economy continues to blight our lives today.
Theme music: Work Undone by Pearce Roswell. Available through Epidemic Music. Used under license.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Episode 4: Epiphany 2 & 3, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
In this episode of Working the Lectionary, your hosts Brendan Byrne and John Bottomley reflect on Psalm 40 and its detailing of the presence of God in the world, including the world of work and the "daily grind"; they also examine Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians and how it speaks into the historical realities of colonialism and the possibility of reconciliation between First and Second Nations people by modelling leadership and equality that is grounded in our shared human vulnerability. Theme music: Work Undone by Pearce Roswell. Available through Epidemic Music. Used under license.
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Episode 3: Christmas 1 and Epiphany 1/Baptism of Jesus, 2023
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
In this Episode of Working the Lectionary, your hosts Brendan Byrne and John Bottomley examine how the violence portrayed in the "Massacre of the Innocents" reflects the violence implicit in modernity's construction of work and economy; as well as a reading from The Acts of the Apostles that points toward the manner in which restorative justice can heal the harm experienced in the modern work environment.
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains discussions of self-harm and suicide that may be upsetting or harmful to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Theme music: Work Undone by Pearce Roswell. Available through Epidemic Music. Used under license.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Episode 2: Advent 3 & 4, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
In this episode of Working the Lectionary, your hosts Brendan Byrne and John Bottomley continue their deep dive into the prophet Isaiah as they explore how Isaiah's prophetic judgement and hopeful promise speak an Advent message into the reality of work today.Theme music: Work Undone by Pearce Roswell. Available through Epidemic Music. Used under license.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Episode 1: Advent 1 & 2, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Welcome to the first episode of Working the Lectionary! In this episode, your hosts Brendan Byrne and John Bottomley begin their exploration of the Advent season by taking a deep dive into the prophet Isaiah, and readings that explore the themes of prophet judgement in the context of hope.
Theme music: Work Undone by Pearce Roswell. Available through Epidemic Music. Used under licence.
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Introductory Episode
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
In this introductory episode of Working the Lectionary, co-hosts Brendan Byrne and John Bottomley introduce themselves, discuss their own experiences at the intersection of work and faith, and explain why they're making this podcast.Theme music: Work Undone by Pearce Roswell. Available through Epidemic Music. Used under licence.