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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 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

NL Podcast 339: Intro to Matthew's Gospel 10.12.2018 9:32

Special podcast on Intro to Matthew's Gospel (Year 1: 2018-2019) 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 338: Light to the Nations 08.12.2018 15:32

Podcast on Isaiah 42:1-9, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Dec. 16, 2018 (Light to the Nations) 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 337: Esther 01.12.2018 15:41

Podcast on Esther 4:1-17, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Dec. 9, 2018 (Esther) 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 336: Faith as a Way of Life 24.11.2018 17:23

Podcast on Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:2-4; 3:[3b-6] 17-19, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Dec. 2, 2018 (Faith as a Way of Life) 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 335: Jeremiah's Temple Sermon 17.11.2018 13:56

Podcast on Jeremiah 1:4-10; 7:1-11, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Nov. 25, 2018 (Jeremiah's Temple Sermon) 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 334: Swords into Plowshares 10.11.2018 14:18

Podcast on Isaiah 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7; then 2:1-4, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Nov. 18, 2018 (Swords into Plowshares) 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 333: Micah 03.11.2018 15:07

Podcast on Micah [1:3-5]; 5:2-5a; 6:6-8, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Nov. 11, 2018 (Micah) 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 332: Elisha Heals Naaman 27.10.2018 16:12

Podcast on 2 Kings 5:1-5a, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Nov. 4, 2018 (Elisha Heals Naaman) 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 331: Solomon's Wisdom 20.10.2018 13:21

Podcast on 1 Kings 3:4-9 (10-15) 16-28, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Oct. 28, 2018 (Solomon's Wisdom) 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 330: David and Bathsheba 13.10.2018 16:05

Podcast on 2 Samuel 11:1-5,26-27; 12:1-9; Psalm 51:1-9, the Narrative Lectionary readings for Oct. 21, 2018 (David and Bathsheba) 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 329: Joshua Renews the Covenant 06.10.2018 14:35

Podcast on Joshua 24:1-15 [16-26], the Narrative Lectionary reading for Oct. 14, 2018 (Joshua Renews the Covenant) 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