Small Catechisms

Small Catechisms

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Small Catechisms episodes

  • Women of the Bible - Ruth and Naomi (S5, E5)

    On this episode Dr. Aaron Davis continues our mini-series on women in Scripture with Nativity's pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sean Barrett. Today, they'll be talking about Ruth and Naomi, the continuing influence of their stories, and more.

    Links

    • Nativity's website - Link

    Questions or Suggestions?

    Contact Dr. Davis with your input: [email protected].

    48 min
  • The Ministry of Deacons w/Katie Rivers (S5, E4)

    On this episode Dr. Aaron Davis interviews Katie Rivers on the ministry of deacons. They talk about the biblical and historical role of deacons, the function of deacons in the ELCA and other Christian traditions, and more.

    Links

    • Nativity's website - Link

    Questions or Suggestions?

    Contact Dr. Davis with your input: [email protected].

    59 min
  • Sunday Sermon (Reformation Sunday)

    Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Jeremiah 31:31-34 and John 8:31-36. This sermon takes the form of an extended children's message.

    To learn more about Nativity, visit our website at nativityarden.org.

    11 min
  • Conversations w/Pr. Sean: Sarah & Hagar (S5, E3)

    On this episode Dr. Aaron Davis continues our mini-series on women in Scripture with Nativity's pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sean Barrett. Today, they'll be talking about Sarah and Hagar, their roles a biblical matriarchs, the nuances of their stories, and more.

    Links

    • Nativity's website - Link

    Questions or Suggestions?

    Contact Dr. Davis with your input: [email protected].

    35 min
  • Sunday Sermon (10.18.26)

    Dr. Aaron Davis preaches from Isaiah 45:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 and Matthew 22:15-22. To learn more about Nativity, visit our website at nativityarden.org.

    13 min
  • Sunday Sermon (10.11.26)

    Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Isaiah 25:1-9, Philippians 4:1-9, and Matthew 22:1-14. To learn more about Nativity, visit our website at nativityarden.org.

    11 min
  • AI in Worship (S5, E2)

    On this episode Dr. Aaron Davis talks about AI in worship, and especially in sermon writing. He covers topics like what AI is, how people are suggesting it be used (or are currently using it), and provides critical engagement with proponents of AI's use in worship.

    Links

    • Nativity's website - Link
    • Religion News Service article "Are AI sermons ethical?" - Link
    • Microsoft "Generative AI vs other AI types" - Link

    Questions or Suggestions?

    Contact Dr. Davis with your input: [email protected].

    48 min
  • Sunday Sermon (10.4.26)

    Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 3:4b-14, Matthew 21:33-46. To learn more about Nativity, visit our website at nativityarden.org.

    15 min
  • Conversations w/Pr. Sean: Eve (S5, E1)

    On this episode Dr. Aaron Davis begins a mini-series with Nativity's pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sean Barrett, in which they'll be discussing various women in Scripture. Today, they'll be talking about Eve, her role in the story of human creation, her importance for Christians today, and more.

    Links

    • Nativity's website - Link

    Questions or Suggestions?

    Contact Dr. Davis with your input: [email protected].

    46 min

About Small Catechisms

From the publisher's feed

Small Catechisms is a ministry of Lutheran Church of the Nativity in Arden, North Carolina. Aaron Davis (PhD, St Andrews) hosts conversations with Nativity's pastor, the Rev. Sean Barrett (DMin, MTSO), interviews scholars and Christian leaders, and discusses resources for faith formation.