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Lectionary Kick-start

Concordia Seminary
Faith
Easter
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Revelation 21
Mark 6
Matthew 5
Easter Sunday
Psalm 119
Baptism
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1 John 3
Resurrection Of Jesus Christ
Transfiguration Of Our Lord
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Mark 7
Psalm 23
John 16
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We're sparking your thoughts for Sunday! Jessica Bordeleau hosts weekly conversations with Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis. Their discussions on the lectionary text will give your sermon and lesson plan a fresh start.

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Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks que... more

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks qu... more

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching for All Saints Sunday. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in... more

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching for Reformation Sunday with the lectionary text for the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jes... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Great weekly listen

    A fabulous listen each week from great experienced pastors going over ideas from that Sunday’s lectionary readings. Excellent way to think over the readings for that Sunday and glean key insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Missouri Man
    United Statesa year ago
  • Helpful for preachers

    Good ideas for preaching, presented in an accessible way. I often walk away with a spark of inspiration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1800hens
    United States2 years ago
  • Great idea!

    I listen every week, and I love this show! I don’t always use the ideas, but it is definitely a kickstart; a great way to hear how others are approaching the same texts! Thank-you for this incredible preaching resource!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    revschmidt
    United States2 years ago
  • Refreshing approach

    What a refreshing approach to the lectionary Texts of scripture! Keep it coming! Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dad Gibney
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Preaching Resource!

    I use this resource as one of my inputs for sermon prep as well as for my own edification. I know it takes time but also know it is time well spent serving the Church at large which aligns perfectly with Concordia Seminary’s mission. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roanoke Robert
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value the weekly discussion as a practical source of fresh sermon ideas and approaches to familiar readings.
Jessica's questions are praised for reflecting concerns that congregants may bring to the text.
The hosts' accessible explanations and personal insights help connect biblical texts with congregational life.
Listeners appreciate that the conversations offer avenues to explore rather than handing them a ready-made sermon.

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The Third Sunday of Advent
Q: What parts of this sermon bring you comfort?
Comfort comes from recognizing that patience is not just waiting but also enduring and showing grace to others, grounded in God's patient love demonstrated in Christ, which provides hope that the Lord will return and bring ultimate reconciliation.
The Second Sunday after Christmas
Q: What might a visiting guest take away from this sermon?
A visitor should hear that God's plans can be mysterious and surprising, yet Jesus' identity provides a stable anchor; the sermon should invite listeners to trust God even when outcomes don't match expectations.
The Second Sunday of Advent
Q: What aspect of the sermon was especially helpful?
The future image of peace and harmony in the new creation stood out as particularly helpful, offering a hopeful, inclusive vision that contrasts with fear and exclusion, and can guide sermon framing and application.
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Q: What are some questions I could ask parishioners as I plan this sermon?
Questions suggested include asking parishioners how they feel they personally struggle with hypocrisy, prompting anonymous examples they notice in church life, and encouraging honest self-reflection to identify ways faith shows up or falls short in daily living.
The First Sunday after Christmas
Q: Which parts of this sermon convict you?
The speakers discuss the importance of openly acknowledging hard things and recognizing that lament can be an appropriate and faithful response, rather than forcing a cheerful narrative. They emphasize that mourning can be part of faithful worship and that faith communities should name sorrow while pointing to the promises of Christ.

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Weekly conversations connect the upcoming Sunday's lectionary readings with practical questions of preaching, teaching, and Christian life. Host Jessica Bordeleau guides homiletics professors David Schmitt and Peter Nafzger through biblical texts, drawing out theological themes and possible ways to communicate them to congregations without prescribing a finished sermon. Discussions often bring Scripture into conversation with contemporary concerns, including caregiving, anxiety, marriage, service, and the needs of marginalized people. Personal anecdotes, humor, and attention to how different listeners might hear a passage keep the theological reflection accessible. A distinctive strength is the focus on helping clergy and teachers find fres... more

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