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The Stillborn God: Religion, Politics, and the Modern West
We were talking about religion and politics at lunch one day. The rise of Christian nationalism in the United States. The role of the church…
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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
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 upcoming…
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Cleopatra: A Life
In Cleopatra: A Life, Stacy Schiff, a Pulitzer Prize winning author, has written a biography that not only informed me about one of history’s most…
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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
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 upcoming…
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The Holy Spirit in the Gospel of Luke – Dr. Leopoldo A. Sánchez and Dr. Jeffrey Oschwald
Dr. Leopoldo Sánchez, professor of systematic theology and Dr. Jeff Oschwald, professor of exegetical theology, discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the Gospel…
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Third Sunday after Epiphany
Spark your thoughts for January 26, 2025! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the third Sunday after Epiphany.
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Hosea’s Shocking Language & The Shock of the Gospel
I have a love-hate relationship with the editorial assistant built into word processors. I appreciate that such assistants will point out my bad habits (most…
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Second Sunday after Epiphany
Spark your thoughts for January 19, 2025! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for the second Sunday after Epiphany.
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The Baptism of Our Lord
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…