The Word Made Fresh

The Riverside Church NYC
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The Word Made Fresh is a weekly Bible study and sermon prep resource that explores an upcoming narrative lectionary text from a progressive point of view.

  1. 06/23/2025

    Pride Sunday! (Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-31)

    This Sunday is Pride Sunday! Listen in as Rev. Adriene and Rev. Jim talk about this Sunday's text (Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-31) and what it's like to preach the same text six months later! Also, this is the Season Finale for The Word Made Fresh. But don't worry, we'll be back in September!

    23 min

  2. 06/16/2025

    Get Out of the Boat with Rev. Dr. Paula Stone Williams (Matthew 14:22-33)

    Get out of the boat! What does it mean to step away from fear and step into who God is calling you to be? Listen in as Rev. Jim Keat talks with this Sundays guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Paula Stone Williams, about the sermon she will be preaching from Matthew 14:22-33 as well as how she goes about writing a sermon and why you should be looking forward to experiencing this one! Rev. Dr. Paula Stone Williams is a Pastoral Counselor and internationally known speaker on gender equity and religious tolerance.  She lives in Lyons, Colorado, where she serves as Mayor Pro Tem. Paula has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, PBS, NBC, CNN,and many other media outlets.  Her TED talks have had over ten million views.  Paula’s memoir, As A Woman, What I Learned About Power, Sex, and the Patriarchy After I Transitioned, was published by Simon & Schuster in 2021.

    18 min

  3. 06/11/2025

    Immigration & Apocalypse ft. Dr. Yii-Jan Lin (Revelation 21:22-27)

    Science fiction uses language and ideas from the future to talk about the present. And in many ways, apocalyptic literature does the same! Join Rev. Jim Keat as he reflects on the book of Revelation, this particular passage from chapter 21, and invites us all to learn more about Dr. Yii-Jan Lin, the guest preacher at The Riverside Church this Sunday. Be sure to join us for Open Bible Study at 9:30 am (onsite and online) as we talk with Dr. Lin about this text and her work: http://www.trcnyc.org/OpenBibleStudy And check out the full podcast with Dr. Lin over at Data Over Dogma : https://youtu.be/HIgF6uy4H3U?si=ggVDqFUpaeZysH3a

    13 min

  4. 06/03/2025

    Are You In Step With the Spirit? (Galatians 4:1-7, 5:16-26)

    Are you in step with the Spirit? Sit down with Rev. Adriene and Rev. Jim as they dive in to the of the letter to the Galatians, exploring the Work of the Flesh, the Fruit of the Spirit, and what it means to be in step with and guided by the Spirit. Bonus: you'll also hear Rev. Jim talk about his marathon strategy and some excellent podcasts that Rev. Adriene recommends.

    18 min

  5. 05/27/2025

    A Theological Deep Dive (Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21)

    You foolish Galatians! Dive in to Galatians 3 with Rev. Jim and Rev. Jabe as they explore how it is coming to life in the sermon Rev. Jabe will be preaching this Sunday. Consider this conversation a mini seminary class -- buckle up and get ready to wade into the theological deep end! Join us on Sunday as we talk more about this text: http://www.trcnyc.org/SundayMorningWorship

    20 min

  6. 05/19/2025

    The Solution for Church Conflict (Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21)

    Galatians! A new book but a familiar story -- what is the solution for church conflict? Listen in as Rev. Adriene and Rev. Jim talk about this Sunday's text (Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21). And bonus conversation -- what exactly does it mean to be "crucified with Christ?" Listen in to find out!

    14 min

  7. 05/13/2025

    How to Preach a Sermon (Acts 15:1-18 )

    Listen in as Rev. Adriene Thorne and Rev. Jim Keat reflect on a text that neither of them are preaching. But you're in luck, because this Sunday's preacher is one that we will all be eager to hear -- Rev. Dr. Andrea White! And be sure to keep listening to this extra-long and extra-special episode as Rev. Adriene tells Rev. Jim all about the why and how of her approach to preaching. If you ever wanted to learn how to preach a sermon Rev. Adriene style, this is the episode for you!

    32 min

  8. 05/08/2025

    It's All About Trust (Acts 8:26-39)

    It's all about trust. Listen in as Rev. Jim talks with Rev. Adriene about the sermon she will be preaching this Sunday at The Riverside Church. Put on your running shes as we follow Phillip sprinting down the wilderness road to talk with the Ethiopian Eunuch.

    13 min
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The Word Made Fresh is a weekly Bible study and sermon prep resource that explores an upcoming narrative lectionary text from a progressive point of view.

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  • Creator
    The Riverside Church NYC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright The Riverside Church NYC
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