Lutheran Church of the Nativity

Small Catechisms

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Small Catechisms is a ministry of Lutheran Church of the Nativity in Arden, North Carolina. Aaron Davis (PhD, St Andrews) hosts conversations with Nativity's pastor, the Rev. Sean Barrett (DMin, MTSO), interviews scholars and Christian leaders, and discusses resources for faith formation. New episodes drop each Wednesday, and you can check back throughout the week for bonus content from throughout Nativity's ministries like sermons, educational events, and more. For questions about the podcast or suggestions about what you'd like to see next, email aarondavis@nativityarden.org. To learn more a...

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(Bonus) Lenten Midweek 5 - Q&A/Open Discussion 10.04.2025 36:28

Pastors Tim Canniff-Kuhn, Beth Kearney, and Doug Kearney discuss questions from the previous midweek dinners with Dr. Aaron Davis.

Sunday Sermon (4.6.25) 09.04.2025 12:06

Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from John 12:1-8. You can find all the readings for this Sunday here . To learn more about Lutheran Church of the Nativity, visit our website at NativityArden.org .

Sermon Q&A (4.6.25) 07.04.2025 4:59

Q: As you were discussing Mary anointing the feet of Jesus with the costly perfume, I kept hearing in my head the music from Jesus Christ Superstar. Have you seen the portrayal of this event in that movie/play? It captures the love and appreciation Mary shows and also the bitterness that Judas feels. Have you heard any criticism of Jesus Christ Superstar in Christian circles? I've heard that some...

Sunday Sermon (3.30.25) 04.04.2025 17:08

Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. You can find all the readings for this Sunday here . To learn more about Lutheran Church of the Nativity, visit our website at NativityArden.org .

(Bonus) Lenten Midweek 4 - Doctrine of the Two Kingdoms 03.04.2025 32:55

Pastor Tim Canniff-Kuhn discusses Martin Luther's doctrine of the Two Kingdoms.

Sermon Q&A (3.30.25) 31.03.2025 4:57

Q: Please post the quote from the Dutch priest you referenced in your sermon. Pastor Sean Barrett reflects on that quote and forgiveness.

(Bonus) Lenten Midweek 3 - Lutheran Worship 27.03.2025 33:16

Pastor Doug Kearney discusses the history of Lutheran worship and how it looks when compared to other Christian traditions.

Sunday Sermon (3.23.25) 26.03.2025 12:19

Parishioner and lay preacher Carolyn Anderson preaches from Luke 13:1-9. You can find all the readings for this Sunday here . To learn more about Lutheran Church of the Nativity, visit our website at NativityArden.org .

(Bonus) Lenten Midweek 2 - Luther Among the Protestants 26.03.2025 25:18

Dr. Aaron Davis discusses Luther's history and how he fits alongside some other figures/movements from the Protestant Reformation.

Sunday Sermon (3.16.25) 18.03.2025 10:05

Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Luke 9:28-36. You can find all the readings for this Sunday here . To learn more about Lutheran Church of the Nativity, visit our website at NativityArden.org .

Sunday Sermon (3.9.25) 18.03.2025 11:10

Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Luke 4:1-13. You can find all the readings for this Sunday here . To learn more about Lutheran Church of the Nativity, visit our website at NativityArden.org .

(Bonus) Lenten Midweek 1 - How Lutherans Organize Themselves 13.03.2025 30:00

Pastor Beth Kearney discusses how the ELCA is organized and our partnerships for God's work in the world.

Sermon Q&A (3.2.25) 10.03.2025 2:56

Each week people are invited to send in questions about that Sunday's Scripture readings or sermon. Our pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sean Barret t, then reflects on and answers these questions. You can find the readings for this episode here . Want to ask a question? You can text Pastor Sean at 828-393-0083.

Sunday Sermon (2.23.25) 03.03.2025 18:33

Dr. Aaron Davis preaches from Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38 & 42-50, and Genesis 45:3-11 & 15. You can find day's Scripture readings here .

Sunday Sermon (2.2.25) 04.02.2025 12:26

Pastor Beth preaches from Luke 2:22-40. Scripture is taken from the NRSV.