The MatchUp at St. Paul's

Season Two starts February 15, 2024! Who is the craziest saint? The most dysfunctional family in the bible? The worst apostle? Join host Jason Franklin as he referees two presenters sharing their stories and opinions. Once all is said and done, you decide who shared the most compelling story. The MatchUp is an official podcast of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC.

S2E2 The Most Interesting Lay Person in Episcopal Church History

In the second episode of season two, we welcome Mark and Dixon who will tell us about Ralph Adams Cram and Eleanor Roosevelt.

02-26
45:02

S2E1 The Most Misinterpreted Bible Verse pt. 2

Season two is here! In today's episode, the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves and the Rev. Dixon Kinser face off for a follow up to one of our most listened to episodes from season one. If you are listening on Spotify, be sure and vote on who told the most compelling story!

02-15
59:53

S1E25 The Best Thing About Being an Episcopalian

In today's episode, we welcome the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves and the Rev. Nick VanHorn who will make their cases for the best things about being an Episcopalian. Be sure and vote!

04-06
53:39

S1E24 The Biggest Christian Villain

Today we welcome, for their first visit to the podcast, the Rev. James Franklin and returning guest, Dr. Mark Ardrey-Graves. They will share their stories for the biggest Christian villain. Be sure and vote!

03-30
47:02

S1E23 The Most Revolutionary Anglican

Today, Mark and Dixon cover Archbishop Desmond Tutu and C.S. Lewis as they make their case for the Most Revolutionary Anglican.

03-27
47:46

S1E22 Most Compelling Eucharistic Prayer

Today we welcome back Matthew Phillips and Dixon Kinser to share their take on the most compelling Eucharistic prayer. Matthew and Dixon also explain a little more about the significance of the Eucharist, also known as Communion.

03-17
53:47

S1E21 The Most Interesting Contributor to the 1982 Hymnal

We have a new guest! Today we welcome Matthew Phillips and the Rev. Lucy Strandlund, who will share stories about The Liturgy of St. James and Alt.

03-10
52:32

S1E20 The Most Interesting Lenten Practice

It is the season of Lent, and Jason welcomes back the Rev. Nancy Vaders and the Rev. Lucy Strandlund who will each make their cases for the most interesting Lenten practice!

03-02
40:56

S1E19 Best Prayer From Any Episcopal Resource

Today, we welcome newbie, the Rev. Daniel Strandlund. Daniel is going up against his wife the Rev. Lucy Strandlund. They will share their opinions on the Best Prayer from any Episcopal Resource.

02-23
33:16

S1E16 The Most Interesting True Crime Story in Church History

The MatchUp is back! Following our winter break, Nancy and Dixon tell us the stories of the murder of Thomas Beckett and the Easter Sunday Assassination attempt on the de' Medici brothers. To vote, look for a poll in the episode description on Spotify!

02-03
39:59

S1E15 Advent versus Christmas!

It's the final episode before our winter break, and it's a big one: Advent versus Christmas! Listen to the Rev Sara Ardrey-Graves and the Rev Nancy Vaders choose their side and vote to let us know who told the most convincing story. You can vote here.

12-16
32:46

S1E14 The Best Liturgy from the BCP

Dixon and Lucy are back and it's a deep dive into the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Is the best liturgy the Great Litany or the Rite of Burial? After you listened to the episode, you can vote at https://stpaulsws.typeform.com/to/AQlMugOr

12-08
45:07

S1E13 The most interesting story from the Apocrypha

Mark and Nick are back for the third and final time this season! Join us as we dive into the world of the Apocrypha. Don't know what that is? Then make sure and listen as we discuss the books of Tobit and Judith! Afterwards, you can vote! Let us know who told the most compelling story here: https://stpaulsws.typeform.com/to/yWRRi2hk

12-01
39:16

S1E12 The Most Dysfunctional Family in the Bible

It's Thanksgiving, friends! Today we discuss the Most Dysfunctional Family in the Bible. Married couple, Sara and Mark share their cases for King David's family and Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac. Ready to vote? Visit https://stpaulsws.typeform.com/to/L2KOrwRu Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!

11-25
52:35

S1E11 Most Compelling Future Saint

For this episode, the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves and the Rev. Lucy Strandlund share the stories of Simeon Bachos and Verna Dozier. To vote on who shared the best story, visit https://stpaulsws.typeform.com/to/ILy73Sm0

11-17
51:03

S1E10 The Worst Person from the Reformation

Mark and Nick are back! In this episode, Nick makes his case for the French while Mark tells us all about Oliver Cromwell. After you have listened, don't forget to vote. Vote at https://stpaulsws.typeform.com/to/Y7EBboq8

11-11
41:17

S1E9 Best Supernatural Event in Church History

Halloween may be gone, but the spooky stories are not! Today we welcome the Rev. Nick VanHorn and Dr. Mark Ardrey-Graves for the Best Supernatural Event in Church History. Today, we will hear about The Azusa Street Revival and La Virgen de Guadalupe. After all is said and done, you decide who told the most convincing story! To vote, visit https://stpaulsws.typeform.com/to/sUIHQvNY

11-04
32:39

S1E8 Most Misinterpreted Bible Verse

Dixon covers 1 Timothy 2:11-15 while Lucy talks about being "left behind" in Matthew 24. Click here to vote for the most compelling case!

10-27
51:40

S1E7 The Best Supernatural Event in the Bible

Spooky season continues and The Rev. Nancy Vaders covers the Incarnation and The Rev Dr. D. Dixon Kinser cover Elisha and the Two Bears! After you listen, be sure to vote at https://form.typeform.com/to/G1RSIADA

10-20
40:27

S1E6 The Creepiest Story from the New Testament

Woo-hoo, spooky season! This week, Mark and Nancy make their case for the creepiest story from the New Testament. Nancy tells us about the decapitation of John the Baptist, and Mark tells us about the strange case of Eutychus. You can vote and let us know who is correct by going here: https://form.typeform.com/to/JJo1ZPuO

10-13
37:15

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