Sermon Brainwave from Working Preacher

Working Preacher from Luther Seminary
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Sermon Brainwave from Working Preacher is a weekly conversation on upcoming Revised Common Lectionary readings. The conversations (featuring Luther Seminary faculty) are fun, informative, and creative—and just may give you the spark that ignites your own sermon brainwave!

  1. 3月20日

    Sermon Brainwave 1079: Second Sunday of Easter - April 12, 2026

    What does Thomas really want in John 20? It's not proof. It's what every disciple already had: a direct encounter with the risen Christ. In this episode of Sermon Brainwave, Cody Sanders, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner reframe Thomas as a figure of courage rather than doubt, explore the layered meaning of "Peace be with you," and trace the Spirit's arrival in John 20 all the way back through the farewell discourse. The hosts also dig into Acts 2 and Peter's first resurrection sermon, including a striking reread of how God "breaks people out of prisons," and consider how 1 Peter's vision of "living hope" speaks to those still waiting, still longing, still not seeing it all tied up neatly. This is a rich episode for preachers navigating a congregation full of people at very different places in their Easter faith.

    19 分鐘

  2. 3月16日

    Sermon Brainwave 1078: Resurrection of Our Lord - April 5, 2026

    In this episode of Sermon Brainwave, hosts Karoline Lewis, Cody Sanders, and Matt Skinner dig into the lectionary texts for Easter Sunday and explore what it means to preach resurrection to a congregation carrying both fear and joy.

    25 分鐘

  3. 3月13日

    Sermon Brainwave 1077: Good Friday - April 3, 2026

    Good Friday arrives with some of the heaviest texts of the liturgical year — and Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Cody Sanders are here to help you preach them well. This episode covers all four lectionary readings for Good Friday (April 2, 2026): Isaiah 52:13–53:12, Psalm 22, Hebrews 10:16–25, and John 18–19. The hosts explore where preachers might "drop into" the long Johannine passion narrative, discuss Jesus' three last words in John ("I thirst," "Woman, here is your son," and "It is finished"), and reflect on what they reveal about Jesus' full humanity and divinity. The conversation also takes up Pilate's conflicted role as a study in the corrupting logic of power, René Girard's scapegoat theory as a lens on Jesus' innocence, the underrepresentation of lament in the lectionary (30 of 45 omitted psalms are lament psalms), and how Hebrews 10 speaks both to the meaning of the cross and to the life of the community gathered around it. Whether you're preaching a full sermon, leading a Seven Last Words service, or simply holding space for grief this Good Friday, this episode offers rich theological grounding and pastoral encouragement.

    22 分鐘

  4. 3月9日

    Sermon Brainwave 1076: Maundy Thursday - April 2, 2026

    Love, Feet, and the Table. What if Maundy Thursday isn't just somber — but also joyful? In this episode, Cody Sanders, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner explore the rich intimacy of John 13 and its foot washing scene, unpacking why embodiment matters in preaching, how Judas's betrayal is really an act of walking away from intimacy, and why the farewell discourse (chapters 14–17) is essential context for understanding the night's meaning. They also dig into Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 11, reading the Lord's Supper not as liturgical formula, but as a communal act of resistance against social fracture — and a source of strength in the face of coming trauma. Plus: how Mary's anointing of Jesus connects to his washing of the disciples' feet, and why a jail chapel hymn sing brings it all home.

    17 分鐘

  5. 3月5日

    Sermon Brainwave 1075: Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) - March 29, 2026

    "The Passion story is a story about us." This episode of the Sermon Brainwave podcast explores the significance of Palm Sunday and Passion narratives, emphasizing the earth's role in biblical stories, the political and theological implications of Jesus' trial, and how these texts challenge our understanding of power, trust, and God's presence.

    23 分鐘

  6. 3月4日

    Sermon Brainwave 1074: Fifth Sunday in Lent - March 22, 2026

    The Intersection of Grief and Faith. In this episode of Sermon Brainwave, hosts Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Cody Sanders discuss the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, focusing on the raising of Lazarus from the dead, the complexities of grief, and the interplay between the divine and human aspects of Jesus. They explore how these themes relate to the community's understanding of resurrection and the importance of acknowledging grief in the context of faith. The conversation also delves into Ezekiel's vision of dry bones and the significance of the body in spiritual life, culminating in a discussion of Romans 8 and the promise of life and peace through the spirit.

    28 分鐘

  7. 2月26日

    Sermon Brainwave 1073: Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 15, 2026

    In this episode of Sermon Brainwave, Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Cody Sanders discuss the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, focusing on the Gospel of John 9:1-41, Psalm 23, and Ephesians 5:8-14. They explore themes of healing, disability, community, and the role of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. The conversation delves into the implications of the blind man's healing, the significance of testimony in faith communities, and the challenges of interpreting scripture in the context of leadership and moral dualism. The hosts emphasize the importance of recognizing God's initiative in choosing leaders and the call to awaken to the light of Christ in a world filled with darkness.

    27 分鐘

  8. 2月19日

    Sermon Brainwave 1072: Third Sunday in Lent - March 8, 2026

    This conversation between hosts Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Cody Sanders for the Sermon Brainwave podcast delves into the readings for the third Sunday in Lent, focusing on John 4:1-42, Exodus 17, and Psalm 95. The discussion highlights the significance of the woman at the well as a model of evangelism, the role of the disciples, and the importance of the incarnation. It also connects the themes of wilderness experiences and divine provision, emphasizing the need for witness and testimony in faith, and reflecting on endurance in light of Romans 5:1-5.

    25 分鐘
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Sermon Brainwave from Working Preacher is a weekly conversation on upcoming Revised Common Lectionary readings. The conversations (featuring Luther Seminary faculty) are fun, informative, and creative—and just may give you the spark that ignites your own sermon brainwave!

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    Working Preacher from Luther Seminary
  • 活躍年份
    2020年 - 2026年
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