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By the Well is a weekly lectionary-based podcast for preachers. Each week we take a deep dive into some of the texts from the Revised Common Lectionary, exploring their ancient setting and how we might preach them today. We aim to take the Bible seriously, but not literally, bringing the best biblical scholarship into conversation with lived experience, pastoral need, and theology. Our name, By the Well, is a nod to the Samaritan woman in John 4. In many ways she is an ordinary woman, perhaps on the margins of her community. When she encounters Jesus during her daily task of drawing water at the well, it transforms her and her faith. In discovering the “living water” that is Christ, she becomes a preacher and evangelist for her community, bringing them to encounter the good news of God for themselves. - Fran and Robyn (co-founders)

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C 250 Reign of Christ

2025/11/13

Robyn and Fran discuss Jeremiah 23:1-6; Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43, and bid farewell for now, as By the Well pauses.

C249 Pentecost 23

2025/11/09

Howard Wallace and Brendan Byrne discuss Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12 and Luke 21:5-19.

C248 Pentecost 22

2025/11/04

Daniel Sihombing and Sandy Brodine discuss Haggai 1:15-2:9; Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-7; and Luke 20:27-38.

C247 After Pentecost 21

2025/10/23

Kylie Crabbe welcomes Prof Brendan Byrne SJ, Jesuit Priest and renowned scholar of the New Testament as guest to the podcast. We discuss the Habakkuk and 2 Thessalonians readings more briefly before turning to discussion of the reading about Zacchaeus in Luke. Themes across the episode include: finding hope in turbulent political times, eschatology, conversion of communities (not just individuals), salvation that comes to Zacchaeus, meals, “Lukan triangles”—whereby episodes in Luke show a contrast or challenge in how two different people or groups respond to the good news or an interaction with Jesus, and more! Listeners might also be especially interested in Brendan’s wonderful (and highly accessible) commentary on Luke’s Gospel: The Hospitality of God: A Reading of Luke’s Gospel.

C246 After Pentecost 20

2025/10/15

Kylie Crabbe and guest Rev Rachel Kronberger discuss Joel 2.23–32 and Luke 18.9–14. Themes include: hope after suffering, communal repentance, insiders and outsiders, portrayals of the Pharisees in the Gospels (and responsible interpretation), tax collectors in first-century Roman setting, reversal or restoration to relationship. Resources include: Amy-Jill Levine's Jewish Annotated New Testament, Brendan Byrne's The Hospitality of God, Howard Wallace's Lectionary Resources blog, Speaking of the Pharisees event by The Enoch Seminar.

C242 Pentecost 17

2025/09/30

Rev Sandy Brodine and Rev Brendan Byrne discuss Lamentations 1:1-6, 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and Luke 17:5-10. We refer to resources on intergen.org.au

C241 Pentecost 15

2025/09/11

Howard Wallace and Sally Douglas discuss Jeremiah 8:18-9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, 1 Tim 2:1-7, and Luke 16:1-13. They discuss the balance between truth and love, praying for leaders and issues of wealth.

C240 Pentecost 14

2025/09/09

Sandy and Adrian discuss Jeremiah 4:11-12,22-28; Psalm 14 and Luke 15:1-10.

C239 Pentecost 13

2025/09/03

Sandy and Adrian discuss Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

C238 Pentecost 12

2025/08/22

This week Rachel and Sally explore the readings for Sunday August 31, Pentecost 12. Focusing on Jeremiah 2.4-13, Hebrews 13.1-8, 15-16, and Luke 14 1. 7-14, they discuss the hospitality of God and the challenge to think about where we seek our nourishment and who we offer hospitality to. In a world obsessed with status and wealth the way of Jesus disrupts expectations.

C237 Pentecost 11

2025/08/13

Sally and Monica are back again to refelect on Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm71:1-6; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17.

C236 Pentecost 10

2025/08/07

Sally and Monica reflect on Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2 and 8-19; Hebrews11:29-12:2; Luke12:49-56. God's desire for justice, the need to deform in order to form or reform, the place of conflict and division are some of the issues discussed against what is happening in Gaza as a backdrop. they bring attention the the recent Central Committe of the World Council of Churches statement

C235 Pentecost 9

2025/07/31

Robyn is joined by special guest, Rev. Dr Kristel Clayville, to discuss the readings for the 9th week of Pentecost - Isaiah 1:1, 1-20, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 and Luke 12:32-40. We explore themes of relationship / covenant, promise, transformation, and hope.

C234 Pentecost 8

2025/07/24

Howard and Sally does Hosea 11.1-11, Psalm 107.1-9, 43, Colossians 3.1-11(12), Luke 12.13-21. They explore the imagery of God as parent in Hosea, new life in Christ in Colossians and the parable of the rich fool in Luke.

C233 Pentecost 7

2025/07/16

Howard and Adrian explore Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85; Colossians 2:6-15; and Luke 11:1-13. Listeners may be interested in the upcoming Northey Lecture at Pilgrim Theological College "Dei Ex Machina: The Images of God in Our Conceptions of AI" on 29 July.

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charis rev 2022/12/13

Invaluable lectionary resource

Listening to a handful of lectionary podcasts each week is invaluable for preaching. I particularly look forward to pressing play on By the Well episo...

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Britney27 2021/02/05

What a Blessing!

Extremely insightful lectionary podcast for preachers anywhere

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