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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 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

Narrative Lectionary 328: Covenant and Commandments 29.09.2018 13:43

Podcast on Exodus 19:3-7; 20:1-17, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Oct. 7, 2018 (Covenant and Commandments) 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 327: Rescue at the Sea 22.09.2018 14:12

Podcast on Exodus 14:5-7,10-14,21-29, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Sept. 30, 2018 (Rescue at the Sea) 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 326: Joseph in Potiphar's House 16.09.2018 15:24

Podcast on Genesis 39:1-23, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Sept. 23, 2018, (Joseph in Potiphar's House) 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 325: Call of Abraham 09.09.2018 14:11

Podcast on Genesis 12:1-9, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Sept. 16, 2018, (Call of Abraham) 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 324: Flood and Promise 02.09.2018 15:22

Podcast on Genesis 6-9, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Sept. 9, 2018, (Flood and Promise) 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 323: Intro to Year 1 (2018-19) 26.08.2018 10:50

This podcast introduces Narrative Lectionary Year 1: Matthew (2018-2019) and provides an overview of the themes to follow from September 2018 through May 2019. 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

Narrative Lectionary 322: Preaching Series on Stewardship/Generosity 18.08.2018 43:32

This podcast covers the three-week summer preaching series on Stewardship/Generosity. Join Profs. Adam Copeland, Cameron Howard, and Kathryn Schifferdecker for a conversation on the Narrative Lectionary. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL321: Pentecost; Rejoice in the Lord 12.05.2018 13:17

Podcast on Acts 2:1-21, Philippians 4:4-7, the Narrative Lectionary reading for May 20, 2018, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Mark Throntveit. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL320: The Christ Hymn 05.05.2018 16:45

Podcast on Philippians 2:1-13, the Narrative Lectionary reading for May 13, 2018, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Mark Throntveit. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL319: Partnership in the Gospel 28.04.2018 14:25

Podcast on Philippians 1:1-18a, the Narrative Lectionary reading for May 6, 2018, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Mark Throntveit. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL318: Paul's Sermon at Athens 21.04.2018 14:43

Podcast on Acts 17:16-31, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Apr. 29, 2018, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Mark Throntveit. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL317: Paul and Silas 14.04.2018 14:55

Podcast on Acts 16:16-34, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Apr. 22, 2018, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Mark Throntveit. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL316: Paul's Conversion 07.04.2018 13:28

Podcast on Acts 9:1-19a, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Apr. 15, 2018, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Mark Throntveit. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL315: Thomas 31.03.2018 14:20

Podcast on John 20:19-31, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Apr. 8, 2018, (Easter Sunday) featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Karoline Lewis. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign