• Second Sunday of Easter

    Second Sunday of Easter

    Welcome to Lectionary Kick-start! Each week Jessica Bordeleau hosts Dr. Peter Nafzger and Dr. David Schmitt in a discussion about the lectionary texts for the…

  • Lutheran Theology: Direct the Passions

    Lutheran Theology: Direct the Passions

    This is part five in a series of posts by Dr. David Maxwell. The first was “What Should You Do With Anger and Desire?” The second was “Gregory…

  • Easter Sunday 2024

    Easter Sunday 2024

    Spark your thoughts for Easter Sunday! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for March 31, 2024.

  • Lutheran Theology: Kill Your Passions

    Lutheran Theology: Kill Your Passions

    This is part four in a series of posts by Dr. David Maxwell. The first was “What Should You Do With Anger and Desire?” The…

  • Cyril of Alexandria: Lull Your Passions to Sleep

    Cyril of Alexandria: Lull Your Passions to Sleep

    This is part three in a series of posts by Dr. David Maxwell. The first was “What Should You Do With Anger and Desire?” The…

  • Palm Sunday

    Palm Sunday

    Spark your thoughts for March 24, 2024! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for Palm Sunday.

  • Gregory of Nyssa: Direct the Passions

    Gregory of Nyssa: Direct the Passions

    This is part two of a series of posts from Dr. David Maxwell. The first post was “What Should You Do With Anger and Desire?” …

  • What Should You Do With Anger and Desire?

    What Should You Do With Anger and Desire?

    You have two jet engines in your soul: anger and desire. What are you supposed to do with them? Should you try to shut off…

  • Fifth Sunday in Lent

    Fifth Sunday in Lent

    Spark your thoughts for March 17, 2024! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the fifth Sunday in Lent.