Luther Seminary

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 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

NL Podcast 478: Jesus Cleanses the Temple - Jan. 16, 2022 10.01.2022 14:16

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL422 for Jan. 16, 2022 (Jesus Cleanses the Temple), 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

NL Podcast 477: Wedding at Cana - Jan. 9, 2022 03.01.2022 15:23

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL421 for Jan. 9, 2022 (Wedding at Cana), 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

NL Podcast 476: Jesus Says Come and See - Jan. 2, 2022 26.12.2021 16:14

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL420 for Jan. 2, 2022 (Jesus Says Come and See), 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

NL Podcast 475: A Voice in the Wilderness - Dec. 26, 2021 20.12.2021 14:21

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL419 for Dec. 26, 2021 (A Voice in the Wilderness), 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

NL Podcast 474: Birth of Jesus / Shepherds Visit - Dec. 24-25, 2021 20.12.2021 13:01

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL417-418 for Dec. 24-25, 2021 (Birth of Jesus, Shepherds Visit), 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

NL Podcast 473: Word Made Flesh - Dec. 19, 2021 14.12.2021 14:46

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL416 for Dec. 19, 2021 (Word Made Flesh), 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

NL Podcast 472: Intro to John's Gospel - Dec. 17, 2021 14.12.2021 18:20

Podcast providing an introduction to preaching the Gospel of John in Year 4 of the Narrative Lectionary, 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

NL Podcast 471: Word Accomplishes God's Purpose - Dec. 12, 2021 06.12.2021 14:30

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL415 for Dec. 12, 2021 (Word Accomplishes God's Purpose), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 470: Ezekiel: Valley of the Dry Bones - Dec. 5, 2021 29.11.2021 13:00

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL414 for Dec. 5, 2021 (Ezekiel: Valley of the Dry Bones), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 469: Jeremiah's Letter to Exiles – Nov. 28, 2021 21.11.2021 13:15

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL412 for Nov. 28, 2021 (Jeremiah's Letter to Exiles), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 468: Isaiah: A Child Is Born – Nov. 21, 2021 14.11.2021 14:02

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL411 for Nov. 21, 2021 (Isaiah: A Child Is Born), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 467: Amos: Justice Rolls Down – Nov. 14, 2021 07.11.2021 13:40

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL410 for Nov. 14, 2021 (Amos: Justice Rolls Down), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 466: God Speaks to Elijah – Nov. 7, 2021 31.10.2021 14:57

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL409 for Nov. 7, 2021 (God Speaks to Elijah), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Aug. 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

NL Podcast 465: Solomon's Temple – Oct. 31, 2021 25.10.2021 11:10

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL408 for Oct. 31, 2021 (Solomon's Temple), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign