Sermon Brainwave from Working Preacher

Sermon Brainwave from Working Preacher is a weekly conversation on upcoming Revised Common Lectionary readings. The conversations (featuring Luther Seminary faculty) are fun, informative, and creative—and just may give you the spark that ignites your own sermon brainwave!

Sermon Brainwave from Working Preacher is a religion podcast hosted by Working Preacher from Luther Seminary, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Working Preacher from Luther Seminary hosts Sermon Brainwave from Working Preacher, a religion show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  Episode #1100

  Sermon Brainwave 1100: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost - September 6, 2026

  Aug 20, 202625 min

  Church conflict is inevitable, but how should Christians actually handle it? In this episode, hosts Cody Sanders, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner dive into Matthew 18 explained through the lens of accountability, reconciliation, and protecting the vulnerable. They unpack why Jesus pairs this teaching with the parable of the lost sheep and what that reveals about who the text is really trying to protect. The conversation also covers Ezekiel 33's watchman imagery, the Exodus 12 Passover narrative, Psalm 119, and Romans 13's call to put on the armor of light. Whether you're preaching this Sunday or just want a richer grasp of these lectionary texts, this discussion offers practical, pastoral insight you can bring straight into your sermon prep.

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  Episode #1098

  Sermon Brainwave 1098: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost - August 23, 2026

  Jul 31, 202623 min

  Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Cody Sanders unpack Peter's confession and explore what testimony means for the pulpit. The hosts debate the ambiguous "rock" in Jesus's response and connect it to public confession. They turn to Exodus 1 and celebrate the disobedient women who save Moses' life. Shiphrah and Puah's story sparks a conversation about how theologians across history have judged their lie to Pharaoh. The team also discusses Psalm 138 as a formational prayer and Romans 12's call to live sacrificially.

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  Episode #1097

  Sermon Brainwave 1097: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost - August 16, 2026

  Jul 30, 202629 min

  Cody Sanders, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner dig into Jesus and the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28. They explore her bold persistence and how she challenges Jesus to expand his mission. The hosts unpack what her story teaches about faith, humility, and changing your mind. They also cover Isaiah 56's promise of salvation for all nations, Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers in Genesis 45, Psalm 67's blessing, and Paul's declaration of God's irrevocable mercy in Romans 11. This episode offers preachers fresh angles for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A.

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  Episode #1096

  Sermon Brainwave 1096: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost - August 9, 2026

  Jul 23, 202624 min

  Matt Skinner, Cody Sanders, and Karoline Lewis dig into the texts for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (August 9, 2026). The team explores Peter's attempt to walk on water in Matthew 14:22-33 and discusses Jesus's compassionate rebuke, "you of little faith." They turn to Elijah's encounter with God in the sound of sheer silence in 1 Kings 19:9-18, and consider Genesis 37's story of Joseph's ornamented robe through a genderqueer lens. The hosts also unpack Psalm 85's vision of a world transformed by forgiveness and wrestle with Romans 10's most-quoted (and most misused) verses.

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  Episode #1094

  Sermon Brainwave 1095: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost - August 2, 2026

  Jul 6, 202625 min

  Jesus feeds a massive crowd in Matthew 14, and the hosts show how this act challenges imperial power. They unpack splagchnizomai, the Greek word for gut-level compassion. They trace Isaiah 55's invitation to abundant life and link it to food insecurity today. Jacob wrestles God at the Jabbok in Genesis 32 and walks away blessed and limping. Romans 9 launches a three-week reckoning with Paul's anguish over Israel. The hosts warn against supersessionist theology and anti-Semitism in the pulpit. This episode delivers sharp insight on compassion, provision, and the character of God.

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