Author Archives: Scott Gunn

David Oakerhater prevails

In a very close race, David Oakerhater has just defeated Martin of Porres in the first round of Lent Madness. Oakerhater will go on to face the winner of Thomas vs. Enmegahbowh in the second round. There is no more voting today. The polls open at 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday with Ephrem […]

Brackets to Go

Yesterday, Ashes to Go was all the rage. But today that’s all dust. Instead, the world has moved on. New life. Time for a new Lenten mission to take to the streets. So naturally, today we inaugurated the first-ever Brackets to Go in Cincinnati. Yours truly bravely donned cassock, surplice, and tippet (without all that […]

You’ve Seen the Movie. Now Buy the Book!

By now you have surely discovered the Lent Madness Channel with our weekly webcasts of Monday Madness. Well, friends, there is good news. The book that goes behind the movie is now available. It’s only $6.99 for Kindle or Nook (ebook only!). Calendar of Saints: Lent Madness 2012 Edition is the ultimate guidebook for Lent […]

The True Meaning of Shrove Tuesday

As many of you will know, today is Mardi Gras. Or as we Anglicans like to call it, Shrove Tuesday. What some will not know is that the word “shrove” is an old English word that means “bracket.” Yes, friends, today is the day you should be finishing up your Lent Madness brackets. Gather some […]

Monday Madness — The Voting Process (and Lent Madness Fever)

Another week, another Monday. Tim and Scott explain the workings of Lent Madness. They also cover the growing global phenomenon of Lent Madness Fever. Monday Madness — February 20, 2012 from Forward Movement on Vimeo.

Monday Madness — A look at our celebrity bloggers

This week, Tim and Scott look at the lineup of celebrity bloggers. And more. Much, much more. Monday Madness — February 13, 2012 from Forward Movement on Vimeo.

Monday Madness — A look at the bracket

In this week’s installment of Monday Madness, Tim and Scott discuss some of the key matchups in this year’s bracket. Also, Scott drinks his coffee out of an awesome mug. Monday Madness — February 6, 2012 from Forward Movement on Vimeo.

The EpiscoRat works on the LM bracket

This just in from The Grapevine of the Diocese of Southeast Florida. Are you working on your bracket? We hear of one college Canterbury House where they’re organizing a betting pool (for charity, we hope). Start a pool in your parish, youth group, or office! And make sure you give all the money to a […]

Monday Madness — How do saints make it to the bracket?

Tim and Scott will be offering regular sessions of Monday Madness, in which they discuss various aspects of Lent Madness. Think of it as color commentary. Once the contest starts, they’ll review the winners & losers, as well as preview upcoming match-ups. Today’s conversation covers the bracket — how do saints make it onto the […]

Building the buzz!

All of the internet is talking about Lent Madness. Or so it seems. Check out the Episcopal Cafe, The Infusion, Laughing Water, Way will come clear, and of course Seven whole days. We made the Episcopal News Service blog, and now we’re helping the Anglican Communion lighten up! Even the ordinarily straight-laced Textweek is listing […]