Rev'd Up for Sunday
Listen along as the priests of St. Mark's, New Canaan (Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy) gear up for Sunday. Each week the preacher will lead a discussion of the scriptures of the day. Sometimes irreverent, often witty, always filled with love for our Lord: don’t miss these conversations about the questions, mysteries, and hope these three find in the Bible.
Rev'd Up for Sunday
"Rediscovering the Good Shepherd" John 10:1-10 | Episode 256
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What does it mean to hear Christ’s voice amid so many competing voices today? Elizabeth Garnsey and John Kennedy unpack how Jesus speaks into systems of false leadership, fear, scarcity, and exploitation while offering a radically different vision: a life marked by trust, belonging, courage, and abundance.
Questions for Further Discussion
Themes and Application
- Jesus says the sheep know the shepherd’s voice. What voices most shape your decisions right now, and how do you discern which ones lead toward life?
- The episode contrasts leaders who exploit with leaders who serve. What qualities do you believe define trustworthy leadership in church, community, or public life?
- The clergy discuss scarcity as both a mindset and a social choice. Where do you see scarcity narratives shaping people’s behavior, and how might generosity interrupt them?
Personal Reflection
- When in your life have you felt “called by name,” deeply known, seen, or guided?
- Where are you longing for green pasture right now: rest, purpose, healing, belonging, peace, or something else?
- Is there one next step you sense the Good Shepherd inviting you toward this week?
Broader Spiritual Considerations
- How can Christian communities embody abundant life in visible, practical ways for their neighborhoods?
- The clergy emphasize that every generation must rediscover a better way of living together. What might this generation be called to reimagine?
- How might churches help people move from fear-based faith to love-based faith?
Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org