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Preachers’ Retreat

Sermon Brainwave co-hosts Karoline Lewis and Matt Skinner, as well as Sermon Brainwave alum Joy J. Moore, will lead a retreat for preachers hosted by Ghost Ranch Retreat Center in New Mexico, August 11-15, 2025.
This gathering is for preachers who want to explore and refine their preaching practices in a place of incomparable and inspiring beauty.
Space is limited, so sign up today!

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Karoline, Rolf, and Bandit the Podcat chat with authors about proclaiming an authentic Word in challenging times.

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An informative weekly conversation on the Narrative Lectionary readings for the coming Sunday.