Small Catechisms

Small Catechisms

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Small Catechisms episodes

  • Sunday Sermon (1.4.26)

    Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Jeremiah 31:7-14, Ephesians 1:3-14, and John 1:10-18. You can find all the readings for this Sunday here.

    To learn more about Lutheran Church of the Nativity, visit our website at NativityArden.org.

    13 min
  • Conversations w/Pr. Sean: Forgiveness (S3, E7)

    In our End of Year Roundup episode, Dr. Aaron Davis and the Rev. Dr. Sean Barrett discuss the podcast's shape over this past year, what's next, and lingering questions each has for the other.

    Links

    • Nativity's website - Link
    • Eleonore Stump's Atonement - Link

    Questions or Suggestions?

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

    48 min
  • Christmas Eve Sermon (2025)

    Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14. You can find all the readings for this Sunday here.

    To learn more about Lutheran Church of the Nativity, visit our website at NativityArden.org.

    14 min
  • Sermon Q&A (1.4.26)

    Pastor Sean Barrett answers the question, "You mentioned that the magi are translated as wise men in our English bibles. Why are they called kings in so many hymns?"

    3 min
  • End of Year Roundup (S3, E6)

    In our End of Year Roundup episode, Dr. Aaron Davis and the Rev. Dr. Sean Barrett discuss the podcast's shape over this past year, what's next, and lingering questions each has for the other.

    Links

    • Nativity's website - Link

    Questions or Suggestions?

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

    47 min
  • Sunday Sermon (12.21.25)

    Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Isaiah 7:10-16, Romans 1:1-7, and Matthew 1:18-25. You can find all the readings for this Sunday here.

    To learn more about Lutheran Church of the Nativity, visit our website at NativityArden.org.

    12 min
  • Interview - Christianity as a Way of Life with Kevin Hector (S3, E4)

    On this episode Dr. Aaron Davis interviews Prof. Kevin Hector (University of Chicago) about his book, Christianity as a Way of Life: A Systeamtic Theology. They talk about what systematic theology is, the role of sin and redemption in Christian theology, how homemaking practices are important to Christian living, and much more.

    Links

    • Nativity's website - Link
    • Christianity as a Way of Life (Yale University Press, 2023) - Link
    • Kevin's website - Link

    Questions or Suggestions?

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

    1 hr 4 min
  • Conversations w/Pr. Sean: Theology & Extraterrestrial Life (S3, E3)

    In this episode Dr. Aaron Davis hosts a conversation with Nativity's pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sean Barrett, about theology and extraterrestrial life. They talk about some of their favorite sci-fi depictions of aliens, whether aliens have ever been discussed in theological history, how the existence of extraterrestrial life could relate to various Christian doctrines, and more.

    Questions or comments about the episode? Send a message to [email protected].

    Links

    Nativity's website - Link

    59 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.