Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching for Reformation Sunday with the lectionary text for the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for October 25, 2026 are from Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18, Psalm 1, 1 Thessalonians 2:1–13, and Matthew 22:34–46.

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching for Reformation Sunday with the lectionary text for the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for October 25, 2026 are from Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18, Psalm 1, 1 Thessalonians 2:1–13, and Matthew 22:34–46.

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching for Reformation Sunday with the lectionary text for the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for October 25, 2026 are from Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18, Psalm 1, 1 Thessalonians 2:1–13, and Matthew 22:34–46.

Reformation Sunday: The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost are Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-19, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matthew 21:33-46.

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost are Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-19, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matthew 21:33-46.

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost are Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-19, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matthew 21:33-46.

The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching for All Saints Sunday. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for November 1st are Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, and Matthew 5:1-12.

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching for All Saints Sunday. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for November 1st are Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, and Matthew 5:1-12.

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching for All Saints Sunday. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for November 1st are Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, and Matthew 5:1-12.

All Saints Day

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for the October 18, 2026 are Isaiah 45:1–7, Psalm 96:1–9 (10–13), 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10, and Matthew 22:15–22.

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for the October 18, 2026 are Isaiah 45:1–7, Psalm 96:1–9 (10–13), 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10, and Matthew 22:15–22.

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for the October 18, 2026 are Isaiah 45:1–7, Psalm 96:1–9 (10–13), 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10, and Matthew 22:15–22.

The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost are Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-19, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matt 21:33-46.

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost are Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-19, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matt 21:33-46.

Join Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as they discuss preaching and teaching the lectionary text for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Producer Jessica Bordeleau, MAR, asks questions from the perspective of a person in the pew. Together, they spark thoughts for each Sunday of the church year, two weeks in advance. The readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost are Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-19, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matt 21:33-46.

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

This week is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, June 11th. Get ready with this discussion on the lectionary texts from the books of Hosea, Romans, and Matthew.

This week is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, June 11th. Get ready with this discussion on the lectionary texts from the books of Hosea, Romans, and Matthew.

This week is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, June 11th. Get ready with this discussion on the lectionary texts from the books of Hosea, Romans, and Matthew.

2nd Sunday After Pentecost

Ready for Trinity Sunday? This discussion of the lectionary texts from Genesis, Matthew, and Acts will get you started.

Ready for Trinity Sunday? This discussion of the lectionary texts from Genesis, Matthew, and Acts will get you started.

Ready for Trinity Sunday? This discussion of the lectionary texts from Genesis, Matthew, and Acts will get you started.

Trinity Sunday

Spark your thoughts for Pentecost Sunday with a discussion on the lectionary texts from the books of Numbers, Acts, and John.

Spark your thoughts for Pentecost Sunday with a discussion on the lectionary texts from the books of Numbers, Acts, and John.

Spark your thoughts for Pentecost Sunday with a discussion on the lectionary texts from the books of Numbers, Acts, and John.

Pentecost Sunday

New to Lectionary Kick-start? Listen to this episode first to get to know us and why we're here.

New to Lectionary Kick-start? Listen to this episode first to get to know us and why we're here.

Introductory Episode - Welcome!

We're sparking your thoughts for Sunday! Jessica Bordeleau hosts weekly conversations with Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Peter Nafzger, professors of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis. Their discussions on the lectionary text will give your sermon and lesson plan a fresh start.

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