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The Peoples’ Sermon
Proclaiming the Word through a sermon is meant to be a shared effort, rather than a solo [...]
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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.
Videos
Epiphany 2C: Total wine
As we enter a week marked by both the U.S. presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. [...]
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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.