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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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Holy Trinity Sunday C: Holy Peace
What if the Trinity isn’t about confusion, but about peace? [...]
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What Kind of Preaching Inspires Faith in Listeners?
What is the ultimate goal [...]
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Working Preacher publishes weekly podcasts in English for preaching the Revised Common Lectionary (“Sermon Brainwave”) and Narrative Lectionary (“I Love to Tell the Story”).
Working Preacher Books Podcast
Karoline, Rolf, and Bandit the Podcat chat with authors about proclaiming an authentic Word in challenging times.
Sermon Brainwave Podcast
An engaging weekly conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the coming Sunday.
Narrative Lectionary Podcast
An informative weekly conversation on the Narrative Lectionary readings for the coming Sunday.