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Narrative Lectionary from Working Preacher

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Working Preacher hosts "I Love to Tell the Story," an engaging conversation on upcoming Narrative Lectionary readings. Each episode is fun, informative, and creative—and will help you and your congregation become fluent in the first language of faith.

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NL Podcast 378: Kingdom Divided 19.10.2019 13:51

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings for Oct. 27, 2019, (Kingdom Divided) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 377: David Anointed King 12.10.2019 14:37

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings for Oct. 20, 2019, (David Anointed King) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 376: Ruth 05.10.2019 17:24

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings for Oct. 13, 2019, (Ruth) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 375: Hear O Israel 28.09.2019 14:29

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings for Oct. 6, 2019, (Hear O Israel) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 374: Moses and God's Name 21.09.2019 14:53

Podcast on Exodus 1:8-14 [1:15--2:10]; 3:1-15, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Sept. 29, 2019, (Moses and God's Name) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 373: Jacob Wrestles God 14.09.2019 15:03

Podcast on Genesis 32:[9-13] 22-30, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Sept. 22, 2019, (Jacob Wrestles God) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 372: Isaac Born to Sarah 07.09.2019 14:16

Podcast on Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Sept. 15, 2019, (Isaac Born to Sarah) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 371: Garden of Eden 31.08.2019 13:35

Podcast on Genesis 2:4b-25, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Sept. 8, 2019, (Garden of Eden) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

Narrative Lectionary 370: Intro to Year 2 (2019-20) 31.08.2019 14:42

This podcast introduces Narrative Lectionary Year 2: Mark (2019-2020) and provides an overview of the themes to follow from September 2019 through May 2020. Join Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker for a conversation on the Narrative Lectionary. Recorded at Luther Seminary, read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 368: Preaching Series on Sabbath 17.08.2019 25:52

This podcast covers the three-week summer preaching series on Sabbath featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 369: Preaching Series on Creeds 09.08.2019 27:26

This podcast covers the three-week summer preaching series on Creeds featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 367: Nothing Can Separate Us 01.06.2019 14:55

Podcast on Acts 2:1-4; Romans 8:14-39, the Narrative Lectionary readings for June 9, 2019 (Nothing Can Separate Us) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 366: Hope of Resurrection 25.05.2019 14:57

Podcast on Romans 6:1-14, the Narrative Lectionary readings for June 2, 2019 (Hope of Resurrection) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 365: God's Love Poured Out 18.05.2019 15:25

Podcast on Romans [3:28-30] 5:1-11, the Narrative Lectionary readings for May 26, 2019 (God's Love Poured Out) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 364: Gospel as Salvation 11.05.2019 16:12

Podcast on Romans 1:1-17, the Narrative Lectionary readings for May 19, 2019 (Gospel as Salvation) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 363: Paul's Mission 04.05.2019 17:24

Podcast on Acts 13:1-3; 14:8-18, the Narrative Lectionary readings for May 12, 2019 (Paul's Mission) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 362: Peter's Vision 27.04.2019 16:34

Podcast on Acts 10:1-17, 34-35, the Narrative Lectionary readings for May 5, 2019 (Peter's Vision) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 361: Great Commission 20.04.2019 15:28

Podcast on Matthew 28:16-20, the Narrative Lectionary readings for April 28, 2019 (Great Commission) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 360: Easter 13.04.2019 11:17

Podcast on Matthew 28:1-10, the Narrative Lectionary readings for April 21, 2019 (Easter) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 359: Words of Institution/Crucifixion 11.04.2019 17:30

Podcast on Matthew 26:17-30 and Matthew 27:27-61, the Narrative Lectionary readings for April 18 and 19, 2019 (Words of Institution and Crucifixion) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 358: Triumphal Entry 06.04.2019 16:11

Podcast on Matthew 21:1-17, the Narrative Lectionary readings for April 14, 2019 (Triumphal Entry) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 357: Last Judgment 30.03.2019 15:58

Podcast on Matthew 25:31-46, the Narrative Lectionary readings for April 7, 2019 (Last Judgment) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 356: Bridesmaids (or Talents) 23.03.2019 20:07

Podcast on Matthew 25:1-13, the Narrative Lectionary readings for March 31, 2019 (Bridesmaids [or Talents]) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 355: Wedding Banquet 16.03.2019 16:10

Podcast on Matthew 22:1-14, the Narrative Lectionary readings for March 24, 2019 (Wedding Banquet) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 354: Laborers in the Vineyard 09.03.2019 14:20

Podcast on Matthew 20:1-16, the Narrative Lectionary readings for March 17, 2019 (Laborers in the Vineyard) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign