
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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Join Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester as they explore the powerful message of the prophet Amos in this week's episode of I Love to Tell the Story, a podcast on the Narrative Lectionary for November 9th, 2025.
The prophet Amo... more
In this episode of "I Love to Tell the Story," hosts Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester explore one of the most dramatic narratives in the Hebrew Bible: Elijah's journey to Mount Horeb and his encounter with God in the "sound of... more
Join Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester on "I Love to Tell the Story" as they explore the narrative lectionary reading for October 26th, focusing on the building of Solomon's Temple from 1 Kings 8:1-13.
In this episode, the ho... more
Join hosts Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester as they dive deep into one of the most compelling stories from the Hebrew Bible - the call and anointing of David from 1 Samuel 16:1-13, paired with the powerful verses from Psalm 51... more
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Each week, I find great content and interesting insights that are new or challenging. Yet when the posting of this podcast is mid-week, it doesn’t give much time to contemplate or incorporate new ideas into sermon preparation. I would like mull these gems over a while and late posting prohibits that.
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The converation held by these three professors around the each selected text is a wonderful model for preaching in and of itself. As they talk about these passages they are careful to let the Gospel inform our life today, rather than allowing us to determine what the Gospel should have said. They also do a wonderful job of bridging the 2000 to 5000 years between us and the Gospels, Letters and Hebrew Scriptures. The details of life may change decade to decade, but the sacred and profane theme... more
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The episodes feature engaging discussions centered around the Narrative Lectionary readings, providing insightful interpretations and reflections on various biblical texts. Topics such as leadership, divine provision, the nature of faith, and the historical contexts of the scriptures are prevalent throughout the episodes. The hosts explore both the theological implications of the narratives and their practical applications within contemporary faith communities, making the content accessible and relevant for listeners. Unique aspects include connection to real-life applications and their focus on inclusivity and understanding diverse perspectives within Christianity, particularly in relation to preaching and teaching.
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