The Daily Office Podcast Sunday Morning // February 8, 2026
Feb 8, 2026
Morning prayer with readings from Psalms 95–96, a dramatic recounting of Judah and Tamar, and the resurrection narrative from John 20. Canticles and creeds anchor worship, followed by intercessions for missions and clergy. The service closes with thanksgiving, blessing, and a brief moment for personal prayer.
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Worship Focuses On God's Power And Justice
- The Psalms and canticles center worship on God's creative power and righteous judgment.
- Andrew Russell frames praise as a communal response rooted in God's enduring mercy and truth.
Judah And Tamar's Complicated Family Story
- Andrew Russell reads Genesis 38's account of Judah, Tamar, and the family complications.
- The story highlights moral failure, deception, and Tamar's decisive actions within Judah's household.
Encounters Transform Doubt Into Belief
- The Gospel of John emphasizes eyewitness encounters transforming doubt into faith.
- Andrew Russell highlights Mary Magdalene and Thomas as contrasts that point to belief both with and without seeing.