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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 502: Flood and Promise - September 11, 2022 03.09.2022 9:13

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL101 for September 11, 2022 (Flood and Promise), featuring Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson and Kathryn Schifferdecker. [Note that there is a separate podcast (NL Podcast 501) that provides an overview to NL Year 1 readings.] Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 501: Overview Year 1 03.09.2022 25:28

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Kristofer Phan Coffman provide an overview to Year 1 (2022-23) readings for the Narrative Lectionary. Find more at https://narrativelectionary.org Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 500: Preaching Series on 1 Peter 02.07.2022 52:12

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary preaching series on 1 Peter. for, featuring Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker, Ben McDonald Coltvet and guest Shively Smith. Recorded on June 30, 2022, over Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 499: Pentecost; Rejoice in the Lord - June 5, 2022 21.05.2022 11:52

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL446 for June 5, 2022 (Pentecost; Rejoice in the Lord), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on May 6, 2022, in person for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 498: The Christ Hymn - May 29, 2022 14.05.2022 13:24

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL445 for May 29, 2022 (The Christ Hymn), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on May 6, 2022, in person for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 497: Partnership in the Gospel - May 22, 2022 14.05.2022 14:43

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL444 for May 22, 2022 (Paul's Sermon at Athens), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on May 6, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 496: Paul's Sermon at Athens - May 15, 2022 02.05.2022 13:05

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL443 for May 15, 2022 (Paul's Sermon at Athens), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Apr. 12, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 495: Paul and Silas - May 8, 2022 26.04.2022 9:57

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL442 for May 8, 2022 (Paul and Silas), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Apr. 12, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 493: Thomas - Apr. 24, 2022 16.04.2022 12:17

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL440 for Apr. 24, 2022 (Thomas), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Apr. 12, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 494: Paul's Conversion - May 1, 2022 16.04.2022 14:59

Lectionary readings NL441 for May 1, 2022 (Pauls' Conversion), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Apr. 12, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 492: Resurrection - Apr. 17, 2022 07.04.2022 15:04

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL439 for Apr. 17, 2022 (Resurrection), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Mar. 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 491: Jesus' Last Words; Jesus the Passover Lamb - Apr. 14 & 15, 2022 06.04.2022 16:26

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL437-438 for Apr. 14 & 15, 2022 (Jesus' Last Words; Jesus the Passover Lamb), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Mar. 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 490: The Crucified Messiah - Apr. 10, 2022 02.04.2022 11:23

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL436 for Apr. 10, 2022 (The Crucified Messiah), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Mar. 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 489: Jesus Condemned - Apr. 3, 2022 26.03.2022 10:26

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL435 for Apr. 3, 2022 (Jesus Condemed), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on March 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 488: Jesus and Pilate - Mar. 27, 2022 19.03.2022 12:23

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL434 for Mar. 27, 2022 (Jesus and Pilate), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on March 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 487: Peter's Denial - Mar. 20, 2022 12.03.2022 15:57

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL431 for Mar. 20, 2022 (Peter's Denial), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on March 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 308 - Mar. 13, 2022 - NL432: Jesus Washes Feet 05.03.2022 13:52

This rebroadcast Narrative Lectionary episode from 2018 focuses on John 13:1-17, featuring Profs Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Craig Koester. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 486: Jesus Raises Lazarus - Mar. 6, 2022 28.02.2022 14:22

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL431 for Mar. 6, 2022 (Jesus Raises Lazarus), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 485: The Good Shepherd - Mar. 2, 2022 23.02.2022 14:27

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL430 for Mar. 2, 2022 (The Good Shepherd), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 484: The Man Born Blind - Feb. 27, 2022 22.02.2022 15:41

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL429 for Feb. 27, 2022 (The Man Born Blind), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Download a script of John 9 "The Man Born Blind" (NRSV translation) for use in worship on Feb. 27: https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NL429_John-9_scri...

NL Podcast 483: Living Water - Feb. 20, 2022 14.02.2022 14:42

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL427 for Feb. 20, 2022 (Living Water), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 482: Bread of Life - Feb. 13, 2022 06.02.2022 13:32

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL426 for Feb. 13, 2022 (Bread of Life), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 481: Healing Stories - Feb. 6, 2022 01.02.2022 21:22

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL425 for Feb. 6, 2022 (Healing Stories), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 480: Woman at the Well - Jan. 30, 2022 24.01.2022 14:57

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL424 for Jan. 30, 2022 (Woman at the Well), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Download a script of John 4 "The Woman at the Well" (NRSV translation) for use in worship at Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 479: Jesus Cleanses the Temple - Jan. 23, 2022 16.01.2022 16:50

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL423 for Jan. 23, 2022 (Nicodemus), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign