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Joy J. Moore preaching at Luther Seminary
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Preachers’ Retreat

Sermon Brainwave co-hosts Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner 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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The Craft of Preaching blog contains the latest posts from preachers and teachers. Find insights and resources to make you a better preacher.

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Sermon Development
Interview Style of Online Preaching: Why and How

The Interview Style of preaching, especially in the dynamic world [...]

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Videos
Ordinary 27B: Promise of a Better World

Joy J. Moore emphasizes the promise of a better world [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
Worship
Why Do We Bless?

What are we doing when we bless animals, backpacks, bikes … and each other? Within the liturgical [...]

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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”).

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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.