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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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NL303: Nicodemus 20.01.2018 16:38

This is the podcast for John 3:1-21, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Jan. 28, 2018, 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

NL302: Jesus Cleanses the Temple 13.01.2018 14:07

This is the podcast for John 2:13-25, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Jan. 21, 2018, 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

NL301: Wedding at Cana 06.01.2018 12:47

This is the podcast for John 2:1-11, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Jan. 14, 2018, 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

NL300: Jesus Says Come and See 30.12.2017 15:36

This is the podcast for John 1:35-51, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Jan. 7, 2018, 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

NL299: A Voice in the Wilderness 23.12.2017 14:37

This is the podcast for John 1:19-34, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Dec. 31, 2017, 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

NL298: Shepherds Visit 17.12.2017 14:23

This is the podcast for Luke 2:8-20, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Dec. 25, 2017, 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

NL297: Word Made Flesh 15.12.2017 13:29

This is the podcast for John 1:1-18, the Narrative Lectionary reading for the morning of Dec. 24, 2017, 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

NL296: Intro to Preaching John's Gospel 14.12.2017 15:18

This is the podcast provides an overview to preaching the Gospel of John, the gospel featured in Narrative Lectionary Year 4. This podcast features Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Craig Koester, and was recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL295: Word Accomplishes God's Purpose 09.12.2017 14:49

This is the podcast for Isaiah 55:1-13, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Dec. 17, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL294: Ezekiel: Valley of Dry Bones 02.12.2017 15:07

This is the podcast for Ezekiel 37:1-14, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Dec. 10, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL293: Daniel: The Fiery Furnace 25.11.2017 14:23

This is the podcast for Daniel 3:1, [2-7], 8-30, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Dec. 3, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL292: Jeremiah's Letter to Exiles 18.11.2017 13:27

This is the podcast for Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Nov. 26, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL291: Isaiah: A Child Is Born 11.11.2017 15:06

This is the podcast for Isaiah 9:1-7, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Nov. 19, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL290: Amos: Justice Rolls Down 04.11.2017 16:43

This is the podcast for Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Nov. 12, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL289: God Speaks to Elijah 28.10.2017 12:00

This is the podcast for 1 Kings 19:1-18, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Nov. 5, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL288: Solomon's Temple 21.10.2017 12:11

This is the podcast for 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Oct. 29, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL287: God Calls David 14.10.2017 14:29

This is the podcast for 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 51:10-14, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Oct. 22, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL286: God Calls Samuel 07.10.2017 15:35

This is the podcast for 1 Samuel 3:1-21, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Oct. 15, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL285: God Provides Manna 30.09.2017 14:58

This is the podcast for Exodus 16:1-18, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Oct. 8, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL284: God's Name Is Revealed 23.09.2017 18:23

This is the podcast for Exodus 2:23-25; 3:1-15; 4:10-17, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Oct. 1, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL283: Jacob's Dream 16.09.2017 13:39

This is the podcast for Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23; 28:10-17, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Sept. 24, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL282: Binding of Isaac 09.09.2017 14:05

This is the podcast for Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Sept. 17, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

Narrative Lectionary 280: Intro to 2017-2018 03.09.2017 10:35

Join Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker for "I Love to Tell the Story," a conversation on the narrative lectionary. This podcast introduces 2017-2018 (Year 4: John) and provides an overview of the themes to follow from September 2017 through May 2018. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL281: Creation by the Word 02.09.2017 14:54

This is the podcast for Genesis 1:1--2:4a, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Sept. 10, 2017, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL279: Preaching Series on Revelation 12.08.2017 22:43

This is the podcast for the Narrative Lectionary's 4-week preaching series on Revelation (Aug. 13-Sept. 3, 2017), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn. read more... Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign