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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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Episodes

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

NL Podcast 353: Forgiveness 02.03.2019 15:13

Podcast on Matthew 18:15-35, the Narrative Lectionary readings for March 10, 2019 (Forgiveness) 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 352: Who Is the Greatest? 27.02.2019 14:25

Podcast on Matthew 18:1-9, the Narrative Lectionary readings for March 6, 2019 (Who Is the Greatest) 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 351: Transfiguration 23.02.2019 17:56

Podcast on Matthew 16:24--17:8, the Narrative Lectionary readings for March 3, 2019 (Transfiguration) 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 350: Feeding 5,000 16.02.2019 15:41

Podcast on Matthew 14:13-33, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Feb. 24, 2019 (Feeding 5,000) 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 349: Parables of the Kingdom 09.02.2019 15:03

Podcast on Matthew 13:24-43, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Feb. 17, 2019 (Parables of the Kingdom) 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 348: The Golden Rule 02.02.2019 13:14

Podcast on Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Feb. 10, 2019 (The Golden Rule) 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 347: Treasure in Heaven 26.01.2019 13:34

Podcast on Matthew 6:7-21, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Feb. 3, 2019 (Treasure in Heaven) 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 346: Beatitudes 19.01.2019 13:45

Podcast on Matthew 5:1-20, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Jan. 27, 2019 (Beatitudes) 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 345: Tempted in the Wilderness 12.01.2019 13:05

Podcast on Matthew 4:1-17, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Jan. 20, 2019 (Tempted in the Wilderness) 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 344: Jesus' Baptism: Matthew 05.01.2019 12:38

Podcast on Matthew 3:1-17, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Jan. 13, 2019 (Jesus' Baptism) 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 343: Magi Visit 29.12.2018 15:25

Podcast on Matthew 2:1-23, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Jan. 6, 2019 (Magi Visit) 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 342: Genealogy of Jesus 22.12.2018 15:09

Podcast on Matthew 1:1-17, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Dec. 30, 2018 (Genealogy of Jesus) 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 341: Birth of Jesus 18.12.2018 16:03

Podcast on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20], the Narrative Lectionary readings for Dec. 24, 2018 (Birth of Jesus) 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 340: Jesus as Immanuel 17.12.2018 13:30

Podcast on Matthew 1:18-25, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Dec. 23, 2018 (Jesus as Immanuel) 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