The Psalmcast with Pr. Ollie Bergh

10/07/2024

This week's Psalm, according to the Revised Common Lectionary, is Psalm 85! Good news: we already have an episode on that!

09/07/2024

The Hail Mary on a podcast about the Psalms? Honestly, that's not the most shocking part about this. It's a podcast about the Hail Mary from a Lutheran Pastor (and he's into it!?!?!?)

Why would we talk about the Hail Mary on a podcast about the Psalms? Well, it was something like a poor person's psalm, and this short prayer can deeply enrich one's prayer life. Dive into the Word of God with Pastor Ollie Bergh to see how this short prayer (which Luther taught!) can enrich our pray...

09/07/2024

Why would we talk about the Hail Mary on a podcast about the Psalms? Well, it was something like a poor person's psalm, and this short prayer can deeply enrich one's prayer life. Dive into the Word of God with Pastor Ollie Bergh to see how this short prayer (which Luther taught!) can enrich our pray...

19/06/2024

Our latest episode is up! Even if your pastor won’t preach on the psalm this week, you can still get a little more insight into the texts this week!

Psalm 107 tells the story of a God who redeems us and gathers us together again. When we pray with and through this psalm, we pray to a God who has an unending steadfast love, and we aren't afraid to cry to God in our distress. Find out more at psalms.blog

17/05/2024

After a hiatus, we're back! A week after Ascension Day, we can reflect on the God who has "gone up with a shout" through Psalm 47!

Welcome back to The Psalmcast with Pastor Ollie Bergh where we embark on a journey through the majestic corridors of Psalm 47, a royal anthem celebrating the kingship and kingdom of God. Join us as we explore the coronation imagery embedded in this psalm, imagining Archbishop Justin Welby's proclama...

17/05/2024

Welcome back to The Psalmcast with Pastor Ollie Bergh where we embark on a journey through the majestic corridors of Psalm 47, a royal anthem celebrating the kingship and kingdom of God. Join us as we explore the coronation imagery embedded in this psalm, imagining Archbishop Justin Welby's proclama...

15/01/2024

Psalm 62 is a prayer of confidence in God. Praying it brings us into God's refuge. In the process, God brings us into the prayer life of Jesus Christ while teaching us wisdom from on high. It's a beautiful prayer, and we hope you'll join Pr. Ollie on this episode of the Psalmcast. Find out more abou...

04/12/2023

Psalm 85 is a Psalm from the Sons of Korah. Luther believes they had a special ability to prophesy about Christ's Incarnation, and when you read this Psalm with the Holy Spirit, there is no doubt about it. Find Christ in the poetry of life on this episode of the Psalmcast with Pr. Ollie Bergh. To le...

01/12/2023

Most of our listeners use Spotify to listen to the pod--it would be so great if our spotify users rated and left a comment to help urge the algorithm to recommend us!

29/11/2023

Check out our episode on Psalm 80 (the Psalm for the First Sunday of Advent). It really holds God's feet to the fire; and it speaks to a God we can point to. Find out more at http://psalms.blog or wherever you get your podcasts :)

27/11/2023

Psalm 80 speaks to a good you can look at. In this Psalm, join Pastor Ollie in learning from Asaph on how to hold God's feet to the fire. Learn more from us at psalms.blog

25/11/2023

Our first week was a great success! Thank you to everyone who listened and spread the word about the Podcast. We hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving!

22/11/2023

The fun part of podcasting from Alaska is getting downloads in days that haven't even happened yet 😎

20/11/2023

Our first proper episode, Psalm One, is live now!

Find it wherever you get your podcasts or at our website: http://psalms.blog

20/11/2023

Psalm One is a strange psalm. It's an invitation to the righteous life, it's an invitation to the whole Book of Psalms, and it's a way to meditate on Jesus Christ. Join Pastor Ollie Bergh as we start our journey through the Psalms by stepping into the freedom of delight. Learn more about the Psalmca...