Standing Under the Word: Recent Episodes
South Church Andover
Standing Under the Word was a preaching podcast produced by South Church in Andover, MA. Every week we shared the Sunday sermon in full plus a short additional conversation with the preacher.
NOTE: This podcast is no longer being actively updated. Thanks for listening! If you're looking for new, relevant, and faithful content, please search for "The Lived In Faith" - a new podcast from South Church.
Dana speaks with Alex about her sermon from last Sunday, and about whether Lent is supposed to be so depressing and difficult.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Exodus 24:12-18 and the mountaintops and valleys of life.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaching on Sirach 15:15-17 and the ways we choose "life" or "death."
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Micah 6:1-8 and how we might move forward in these days of strained relationships.
Dana and Alex talk about Alex's sermon on the Beatitudes and wrestling with Jesus' naming of specific people as blessed.
Dana and Alex talk about Dana's sermon on 1 Corinthians 10 and how we are to be in relationship with one another when we disagree.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and what it means to be "called together" in this divisive times.
Alex and Dana talk about Jesus' baptism and Alex's sermon from last Sunday. Plus a little bit about New Year's Resolutions.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Matthew 3:13-17 and how Jesus baptism reminds of our call to seek "kinship" with one another.
Alex speaks with Dana about her sermon on "peace." Plus: They talk a little about Mary and Alex's Christmas shopping.
Alex sits down with Jenn to talk about Dana's sermon on Matthew 13:1-9 and what it means to be people who sow seeds like God. (Also, a little about Cher.)
Dana speaks with Alex about his sermon on John 8:2-11, how our words come to shape our reality, and what love looks like in public.
Dana and Alex talk about Dana's sermon on 1 John 4:16-21, what it means to "embody love," and how we balance God's love with the Bible's talk of "fearing God."
Dana and Alex sit down to talk about her sermon on Jesus and the fig tree. How many second chances are too many?
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Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Luke 13:6-9 and 2nd (and 3rd) chances.
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Alex and Dana sit down to talk about his sermon on Acts 4 and what it means to have ground shaking, bold faith. (Also: They try a new intro.)
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on ground-shaking, bold faith in his sermon on Acts 4:23-31.
Jenn Murray preaches on Revelation 21:1-5 and getting on board with God's work in the world.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Luke 5:17-26, and the Holy Interruptions God uses to draw our attention elsewhere.
Rev. Alex Shea Will and Dana talk about Alex's sermon on Deborah and what it means to "walk the walk."
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on the story of Deborah from Judges 4 and "walking the walk."
Guest preacher, and church member, Emily Strong, preaches on Matthew 13:24-30 and the weeds and wheat that grow within each one of us.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh explores how our faith can, at times, have a partially obstructed view.
Who is our neighbor? On Sunday, we looked at this through the lenses of Isaiah and Jesus as we heard a Good Word from Tim Smith, a member of our congregation.
SC member Carol-Georgine West preaches a sermon on perspective with wonderful imagery, laughter, and reflection.
Dana and Alex talk about what it means to plant "wheat" instead of "weeds" and the impact it has on our lives, our families, and the world.
Are you sowing weeds or sowing wheat? Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Matthew 13:23-30.
This week, we take worship to the park as Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on the parable of the lost sheep.
In this week's talkback, Dana and Alex talk about labels, demon possession in the Bible, and what to do with past mistakes.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Luke 8:26-39 and what to do with the labels put on us by others.
South Church Pastor Emeritus Rev. Calvin Mutti celebrates Pentecost at South Church in Andover.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 at South Church in Andover.
Revs. Dana and Alex spend this week's podcast talking about procrastination and God's grace. Their convo is based on a recent NYTimes article: Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh talks with Alex about her sermon on John 21. Also: They introduce a new portion of the podcast where they each bring a news story to talk about.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on an exchange between Jesus and Peter. "Do you love me?"
South Church Seniors reflect on their experience of the mission trip over the past four years and what they've learned about church, God, and life.
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Dana about his Palm Sunday sermon, forgetting and remembering, and what he learned in Lent from Marie Kondo.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem from John's Gospel.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Isaiah 43 and God's faithfulness.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Jesus calming the storm and the "Tides of Change" in our lives.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on "The Tides of Change," reflecting on the story of Jesus calming the storm.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Ezekiel, and "valley dwelling" as everyday life.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on the first Sunday of Lent in 2019 on "Valley Dwelling," inspired by the Valley of the Dry Bones from Ezekiel.
Marc Henderson speaks with Alex about his experience preaching and testifying to the work of God in his life.
On this Congregational Care Sunday, Marc Henderson preaches on Ecclesiastes 3 and reflects on his powerful near-death experience and what he has learned.
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Dana about his sermon on Luke 6 and Jesus' "Sermon on the Plain." They talk about the differences between Matthew and Luke's accounts and why that matters for us today, and Alex makes a promise for Lent.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Jeremiah 1:4-10 and recognizing our identity as beloved by God.
Alex and Dana talk about Alex's sermon on Luke 4:21-30 and living with mixed blessings.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Luke 4:21-30 and what it's like living life some days in Nazareth and others in Capernaum.
In a special edition of this week's podcast, we take a look at Liberation Theology, having been inspired by the words of Drs. Thurman, King and Barber.
Revs. Dana Allen Walsh and Alex Shea Will share readings inspired by Dr. King, featuring selected readings of Revs Dr. Howard Thurman, King, and William Barber.
Rev. Alex Shea Will talks with Jenn about the season of Epiphany, Matthew 2:1-12, being changed by encountering Jesus in the manger, and "Star Words."
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about Paul's letter to the Philippians, how we can find joy in everything through the story of our faith, and whether the Puritans were on to anything when they banned Christmas.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Luke 3:1-6 and Peace - "making" it vs "keeping" it. Also: Who are the John the Baptist figures in our lives?
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on hope, how Advent 1 is like New Year's Day, and how Advent spiritual practices are like those old Christmas lights.
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Dana about his sermon on forgiveness and The Lord's Prayer. They talk about the ways we misuse forgiveness, how hard it is, and its importance in our life.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Matthew 6:25-33 and "gratitude."
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Dana about his sermon on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 and acceptance.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on "humor" as a pillar of joy and Genesis 18:1-15.
Rev. Wendy Vander Hart preaches on having "brave DNA" through the lens of of the Book of Acts.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh talks with Alex about her sermon on Luke 19:1-10 and "perspective."
Rev. Alex Shea Will is joined by Rev. Dana Allen Walsh and Cathy Meyer, South Church's music minister, to talk about his sermon, Psalm 150 and the importance of every "living, breathing creature" making music.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Psalm 150 and the importance of praising God through music.*
*Apologies: There are a few moments of audio loss during the sermon.
Standing Under the Word returns on July 29, 2018 after a bit of a break. We'll gather for Homecoming Sunday at South church on September 16 - mark your calendars!
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Dana about his sermon on Mark 2:23-28 and what it means to be "Holy Troublemakers."
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on John 3:1-17, being "born again," and life as a part of the "waterwheel."
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Dana about his sermon on Luke 24:44-53 and the Ascension.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on John 15:9-17 and what it means to "choose joy."
Some of our high school seniors preach on their experiences of faith during the annual mission trip to John's Island, SC.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Job 12:7-10, Earth Day, and the book of Job as a whole.
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Dana about his sermon on Luke 24:13-35 (the Road to Emmaus story) and what it means to see our "family resemblance" in one another.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Luke 24:13-35 - The Road to Emmaus - and what it might mean to see our "family resemblance" in one another.
Rev. Alex Shea Will talks with Dana about his sermon on John 12:20-25 and living like wheat.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh sits down with Alex to talk about Mark 16:1-8, Easter and the resurrection.
Rev. Alex Shea Shea sits down with Dana to talk about Mark 11:1-11, Palm Sunday and Holy Week.
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Dana about his sermon on Acts 10:9-16 and the Lenten theme of discernment.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Acts 10:9-16 and foundation shaking, life altering, practicing shifting, belief rearranging change.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on 1 Kings 19:9-16, the "still small voice" of God, and Discernment - our Lenten theme at South Church.
Revs. Dana and Alex talk all about Lent. Where did it come from and why should we still care?
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Dana about his sermon on Mark 1:40-45 and choosing to "risk a blessing."
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Dana about his sermon on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and the power of names.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Isaiah 11:1-10 and the theme of "Love."
Jenn Murray speaks with Alex about her sermon on "peace" and Mark 1:1-8. (Apologies in advance, there was an audio error on this Sunday and so the sermon audio is not available. However, you can watch the video of the sermon at southchurch.com)
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh and Alex talk about the sermon they wrote together on hope and Jeremiah 29:1-4, 11-14.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches (a sermon Alex wrote!) on "hope" and Jeremiah 29:1-4, 11-14.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Matthew 7:24-27. (Apologies for the lack of music in this episode! We're still getting our new recording equipment up and running and I messed up. Thanks for understanding.)
Rev. Dana preaches on Matthew 13:1-8 and the importance of examining imperfections as a spiritual practice.
Alex talks with Dana about his sermon on "Honor Creation," and all the things that distract us.
Pastor Alex preaches on the theme of "Honor Creation," drawing inspiration from Exodus 3:1-12.
Dana speaks with Alex about her sermon on "bear witness," and the incredible story of a few gravestones in our cemetery.
Dana and Alex talk about our big surprise at South Church (the Love Offering!) and her sermon on "Love Boldly."
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Matthew 22: 34-40, and the theme of "Love Boldly," at South Church in Andover.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on the "Little Commission" from Matthew's Gospel. We continue our Fall theme of "Seekers and Skeptics: Faith in a Changing World."
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh sits down with Rev. Alex to talk about her sermon entitled "Glorify God." We talk about our whole theme for the year, being a "Doxology People," and answer a listener question about how we as pastors integrate music into worship.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Exodus 14:19-29. The title of her sermon is "Glorify God" the first is a Fall Sermon Series called "Seekers and Skeptics: Faith in a Changing World."
Evonne Yang speaks with Rev. Alex Shea Will about her sermon on a reading from 2 Kings.
Barbara Holbrook speaks with Rev. Alex Shea Will about her sermon from August 13, 2017 at South Church in Andover.
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Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Jenn Murray about his sermon on Ephesians 5:6-14. They talk about how to challenge folks without overwhelming them and oneness in the Body of Christ.
Mark Bohrer speaks with Rev. Alex Shea Will about his sermon on Romans 8. They talk about different styles of preaching and how a sermon takes shape when you're not a preacher by trade.
*It says that the track is over 45 minutes, but that is an error; it's only 20 minutes. Sorry about that.
Rev. Alex Shea Will speaks with Jenn Murray on his sermon about the prophet Jonah. They talk about the place of humor in the Bible and how it can be provide a helpful frame of reference for stories that feel foreign.
Jenn Murray speaks with Rev. Alex Shea Will about her sermon on Esther 4:10-17. They talk a bit about why Esther reminds Jenn of Beyonce and the importance of faithful disobedience.
Renee Manning sits down with Alex to talk about her sermon on Matthew 11:25-30. In their conversation, Renee shares powerful testimony about how being yoked to Christ has taught her about "simple faith" and what it might mean for the rest of us.
Rev. Dr. Dave VanArsdale sits down with Alex to talk about his sermon, the Belhar Confession, and how God's "expands our faith."
Rev. Dr. Dave VanArsdale preaches at South Church in Andover, MA. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Dave about this sermon and The Belhar Confession.
Rev. Alex Shea Will talks with Jenn about Acts 8 and his sermon. They wrestle with our responsibility to love our neighbor and develop relationships that change not only their lives, but our lives, too.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Acts 8 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on June 4, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Alex about this sermon and the text.
Rev. Alex Shea Will talks with Jenn about Genesis 17,18, 21, and his sermon. Alex and Jenn talk about the first occurrence of laughing in scripture and what happens when you write your sermons with the Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Acts 8 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on June 4, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Alex about this sermon and the text.
Rev. Alex Shea Will talks with Jenn about Acts 2 and his sermon. Alex and Jenn talk about what it means for the Holy Spirit to come for the "first time," the importance of seeing ourselves as beautiful, and so much more.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Acts 2 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on June 4, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Alex about this sermon and the text.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Acts 1:6-11 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on May 28, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Alex about this sermon and the text.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh talks with Alex about John 10:1-10, Psalm 23, and her sermon. Dana and Alex talk about incorporating a secular holiday (Mother's Day) into Christian worship, what it might mean for God to be both Mother and Father, and why it's all a bit difficult.
Rev. Dana Allen Walshl preaches on John 10:1-10 and Psalm 23 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on May 14, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Dana about this sermon and the text.
Rev. Alex Shea Will talks with Dana about Acts 2:42-47 and her sermon. Dana and Alex talk about the difficulty of living in community, the prospect of truly sharing everything, and what this ancient community might have to teach us today.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Acts 2:42-47 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on May 7, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Dana about this sermon and the text.
Five high school seniors from South Church share their reflections on our annual mission trip to John's Island, SC. These sermons were heard during Sunday worship on April 30, 2017. You can watch the whole service here: http://southchurch.com/sermons/youth-sunday-2017/?player=video
Rev. Dr. Jim Antal preaches on II Corinthians 3:1-6 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on April 23, 2017.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Matthew 28:1-10 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on April 16, 2017.
In a special edition of Standing Under the Word, Dana and Alex talk all about Easter Sunday - the day God raised Jesus from the dead. What Jesus actually raised? Why did God do it? And what does it mean for us?
In a special edition of Standing Under the Word, Dana and Alex talk all about Good Friday - the day Jesus was crucified and died. What happened on that day, why did God need to do it, and what does it mean for us?
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Matthew 21:1-11 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on April 9, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Alex about this sermon and the text.
Rev. Alex Shea Will talks with Dana about Matthew 21:1-11 and his sermon. Dana and Alex talk about the symbolism of his "triumphal entry," the incorporation of the 12 Steps, and what Jesus might "Save us" from.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Acts 9:36-43. We talk about the only named, female disciple: Tabitha, and what it means to be the worker as opposed to the master builder.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Acts 9:36-43 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on April 2, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this episode to hear more from Dana about this sermon and the text.
Rev. Alex Shea Will talks with Dana about John 9:1,6-7,13-17 and his sermon. Dana and Alex dive deeper into the text, talk about the power of ritual, and what it means for the congregation to participate in the preaching moment.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on John 9:1,6-7,13-17 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on March 26, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Alex about this sermon and the text.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Luke 17:11-19. We talk about preaching on a theme of our annual musical (this year, The Wizard of Oz), and why she chose this scripture in particular to accompany the famous musical.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Luke 17:11-19 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on March 19, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Dana about this sermon and the text.
Jenn Murray speaks with Alex about her sermon on Luke 1:46-55. We talk about why she chose to preach on "The Magnificat" during Lent and some of the challenges of preparing her sermon.
Jenn Murray preaches on Luke 1:46-55 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on March 12, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Jenn about this sermon and the text. (Near the beginning of the intro, you'll hear a bit of wind. Even through I was inside, the wind was so strong outside, the microphone picked it up! Sorry about that.)
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on John 4:5-26. We talk about reintroducing the woman at the well to the congregation, and begin to unpack our Lenten theme: Unmask and Reveal.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on John 4:5-26 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on March 5, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Dana about this sermon and the text.
Rev. Alex Shea Will talks with Dana about Matthew 17:1-9 and his sermon. Alex shares some of the challenges of both the text itself and what it is asking us to do, including addressing questions about how to balance being both prophet and pastor.
Rev. Alex Shea Will preaches on Matthew 17:1-9 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on February 26, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Alex about this sermon and the text.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh speaks with Alex about her sermon on Matthew 5:38-48. We talk about some of the challenges in both living this text and preaching it, and some of the things that might make their way into her next sermon.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaches on Matthew 5:38-48 at South Church in Andover, MA. This sermon was heard during Sunday worship on February 19, 2017. Be sure to check out the companion download to this sermon to hear more from Dana about this sermon and the text.