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Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 23B) on September 8, 2024.  This week, Sermon Brainwave hosts focus on themes of healing, the embodiment of God in Jesus, and the critical importance of confronting racism and sexism, alongside the call for genuine acts of faith. Commentaries for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 23B):  https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-23-2/commentary-on-mark-724-37-6. Connect with Working Preacher https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/Me712C-1rIQ.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 22B) on September 1, 2024.  The themes discussed include obedience, faith, living out one's beliefs, virtue versus vice, integrity, and the Song of Songs as a reflection of desire and relationship. The conversation also delves into the book of James (first in a five-week series), highlighting the importance of speech, justice, and living as Christ-like. The concept of being first fruits of God is also explored. Commentaries for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 22B):  https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-22-2/commentary-on-mark-71-8-14-15-21-23-6 Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:08 Gospel of Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 11:24 First Reading - Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-9 15:58 Psalm 15 18:40 Alternate First Reading - Song of Solomon 2:8-13 25:50 Second Reading on James 1 :17-27 30:24 Outro 30:59 End Connect with

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.21B) on August 25, 2024.  The conversation delves into the Bread of Life discourse, the challenges and resistances to Jesus' teachings, the betrayal of Judas, the dedication of the temple, and the metaphor of putting on the armor of God in Ephesians. Commentaries for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 21B):  https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-21-2/commentary-on-john-656-69-6 Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  1:06 Gospel of John 6: 56-69 11:43 First Reading - Joshua 24: 1-2a, 14-18 17:00 Psalm 34: 15-22 18:54 Alternate First Reading - 1 Kings 8 24:54 Second Reading on Ephesians 5 :15-20 31:49 End Connect with Working Preacher: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://x.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode on YouTu

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.20B) on August 18, 2024.  In this episode of the Sermon Brainwave podcast, our hosts delve into themes of wisdom, communion, and sacramentology, highlighting how these scriptures guide us to live wisely in a counter-cultural world. Join us for insights on how these ancient texts continue to shape our faith and daily lives. Commentaries for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 20B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-20-2/commentary-on-john-651-58-6 Connect with Working Preacher https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/fuUJGXB9J60.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.19B) on August 11, 2024. Our hosts offer a comprehensive exploration of the Bread of Life discourse in John 6, examining its theological and pastoral implications. Additionally, they address the complexities of preaching on challenging passages such as the story of David and Bathsheba and share valuable insights on integrating scripture into prayer and worship.  Commentaries for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.19B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-19-2/commentary-on-john-635-41-51-6 Connect with Working Preacher https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/ebalNbmoL9E.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.18B) on August 4, 2024.  Our hosts offer a comprehensive exploration of the Bread of Life discourse in John 6, examining its theological and pastoral implications. Additionally, they address the complexities of preaching on challenging passages such as the story of David and Bathsheba and share valuable insights on integrating scripture into prayer and worship.  Commentaries for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.18B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-18-2/commentary-on-john-61-21-7 Connect with Working Preacher https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/FzlubRE3fIc.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.17B) on July 28, 2024.  Our hosts offer a comprehensive exploration of the Bread of Life discourse in John 6, examining its theological and pastoral implications. Additionally, they address the complexities of preaching on challenging passages such as the story of David and Bathsheba and share valuable insights on integrating scripture into prayer and worship.  Commentaries for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.17B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-17-2/commentary-on-john-61-21-6 Connect with Working Preacher https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/kQQKGAcOC8.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.16B) on July 21, 2024.  This week, our hosts delve into themes of compassion, desperation, the role of the shepherd, the significance of the temple, and the unity of the community. Commentaries for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.16B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-16-2/commentary-on-mark-630-34-53-56-6 Connect with Working Preacher https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/HTmk7Vvxnj8.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 15B) on July 14, 2024. Commentaries for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 15B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-15-2/commentary-on-mark-614-29-6 Connect with Working Preacher https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode here: https://youtu.be/vqlO44hSHvQ.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 14B) on July 07, 2024. Commentaries for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 14B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-14-2/commentary-on-mark-61-13-6 Connect with Working Preacher https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/TVuPMv1Elc4.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 13B) on June 30, 2024. Commentaries for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 13B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-13-2/commentary-on-mark-521-43-10 Connect with Working Preacher https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/hMsXkDgTljQ.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 12B) on June 23, 2024. Commentaries for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 12B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-12-2/commentary-on-mark-435-41-6 Connect with Working Preacher: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/XuKb2_HYO8w.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 11B) on June 16, 2024. Commentaries for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 11B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-11-2/commentary-on-mark-426-34-6 Our Spring Campaign is coming to an end, and we still need your help in order to reach our $75,000 goal – we can’t do it without you! Your participation helps make it possible for Working Preacher to remain available and free to all. Donate now at https://workingpreacher.org/donate. Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/CQo453MPJnI.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Third Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 10B) on June 9, 2024. Commentaries for the Third Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 10B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-10-2/commentary-on-mark-320-35-5 Our Spring Campaign is coming to an end, and we still need your help in order to reach our $75,000 goal – we can’t do it without you! Your participation helps make it possible for Working Preacher to remain available and free to all. Donate now at https://workingpreacher.org/donate. Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/zt79T6R8H80.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Second Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 9B) on June 2, 2024. Commentaries for the Second Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 9B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-09-2/commentary-on-mark-223-36 Our Spring Campaign is underway! Don’t miss out on exclusive Working Preacher content for making a gift to the spring campaign between May 1-31! A generous donor has stepped forward to offer a $10,000 matching gift. That means that gifts given today will be matched, dollar for dollar. Donate now at https://workingpreacher.org/donate. Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/oVlS7wLNJIM.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Holy Trinity Sunday on May 26, 2024. Commentaries for Holy Trinity Sunday: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/the-holy-trinity-2/commentary-on-john-31-17-12 Our Spring Campaign is underway! Don’t miss out on exclusive Working Preacher content for making a gift to the spring campaign between May 1-31! A generous donor has stepped forward to offer a $10,000 matching gift. That means that gifts given today will be matched, dollar for dollar. Donate now at https://workingpreacher.org/donate Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/Iv4XFIbvv1Y

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Day of Pentecost Sunday on May 19, 2024. Commentaries for the Day of Pentecost: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/day-of-pentecost-2/commentary-on-john-1526-27-164b-15-2 Our Spring Campaign is underway! Don’t miss out on exclusive Working Preacher content for making a gift to the spring campaign between May 1-31! At the end of the campaign, we will send donors an ebook titled “Sustaining the Preaching Life.” It includes articles, commentaries, and Festival of Homiletics presentations, all curated by the Working Preacher team to help preachers care for themselves and support the preaching life. Donate now at https://workingpreacher.org/donate Check out a recent Enter the Bible podcast episode on the Gifts of the Spirit with guest Isreal Kamudzandu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-8d1k5QYBU Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingp

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for Seventh Sunday of Easter on May 12, 2024. Commentaries for Seventh Sunday of Easter: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/seventh-sunday-of-easter-2/commentary-on-john-176-19-6 Our Spring Campaign is underway! Don’t miss out on exclusive Working Preacher content for making a gift to the spring campaign between May 1-31! At the end of the campaign, we will send donors an ebook titled “Sustaining the Preaching Life.” It includes articles, commentaries, and Festival of Homiletics presentations, all curated by the Working Preacher team to help preachers care for themselves and support the preaching life. Donate now at https://workingpreacher.org/donate Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Work

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Sixth Sunday of Easter on May 5, 2024. Commentaries for Easter 6B: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/sixth-sunday-of-easter-2/commentary-on-john-159-17-6 Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here:  Register for the Festival of Homiletics (May 13-16, 2024) in Pittsburgh:  https://festivalofhomiletics.com/

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fifth Sunday of Easter on April 28, 2024. Commentaries for Easter 5B: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/fifth-sunday-of-easter-2/commentary-on-john-151-8-6 Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/PaByo7s7D0g Register for the Festival of Homiletics (May 13-16, 2024) in Pittsburgh:  https://festivalofhomiletics.com/