Small Catechisms

Lutheran Church of the Nativity
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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 about Nativity's ministries, visit nativityarden.org.

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 6 - End of Year Roundup (Season 3)

    In our End of Year Roundup episode, Dr. Aaron Davis and the Rev. Dr. Sean Barrett discuss the podcast's shape over this past year, what's next, and lingering questions each has for the other. Links Nativity's website - Link Questions or Suggestions? Contact Dr. Davis with your input: aarondavis@nativityarden.org.

    47 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    Episode 5 - Christmas Special (Season 3)

    In this Christmas Special Dr. Aaron Davis and the Rev. Dr. Sean Barrett discuss Christmas memories, traditions, and more!  Links Nativity's website - Link Questions or Suggestions? Contact Dr. Davis with your input: aarondavis@nativityarden.org.

    39 min

  3. 12/23/2025 · BONUS

    Sunday Sermon (12.21.25)

    Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Isaiah 7:10-16, Romans 1:1-7, and Matthew 1:18-25. 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.

    12 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    Episode 4 - Christianity as a Way of Life: A Systematic Theology with Kevin Hector (Season 3)

    On this episode Dr. Aaron Davis interviews Prof. Kevin Hector (University of Chicago) about his book, Christianity as a Way of Life: A Systeamtic Theology. They talk about what systematic theology is, the role of sin and redemption in Christian theology, how homemaking practices are important to Christian living, and much more. Links Nativity's website - Link Christianity as a Way of Life (Yale University Press, 2023) - Link Kevin's website - Link Questions or Suggestions? Contact Dr. Davis with your input: aarondavis@nativityarden.org.

    1h 3m

  5. 12/10/2025

    Episode 3 - Conversations with Pr. Sean: Theology & Extraterrestrial Life (Season 3)

    In this episode Dr. Aaron Davis hosts a conversation with Nativity's pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sean Barrett, about theology and extraterrestrial life. They talk about some of their favorite sci-fi depictions of aliens, whether aliens have ever been discussed in theological history, how the existence of extraterrestrial life could relate to various Christian doctrines, and more. Questions or comments about the episode? Send a message to aarondavis@nativityarden.org. Links Nativity's website - Link

    59 min

  6. 12/03/2025 · BONUS

    Sermon Q&A (12.3.25)

    On today's episode, Dr. Aaron Davis answers several questions inspired by his Nov. 23 sermon.

    18 min

  7. 12/03/2025 · BONUS

    Sunday Sermon (11.30.25)

    Carolyn Anderson preaches from Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44. 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.

    10 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    Episode 2 - Resource Review: The Great Divorce (Season 3)

    In this episode, Dr. Aaron Davis discusses C.S. Lewis's book The Great Divorce. He talks about the use it can have for contemporary Christians, reads some excerpts and comments on their contents, and more. Questions or comments about the episode? Send a message to aarondavis@nativityarden.org. Links Nativity's website - Link

    1h 5m
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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 about Nativity's ministries, visit nativityarden.org.

Information

  • Creator
    Lutheran Church of the Nativity
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Small Catechisms