The Bible in a Year from Luther Seminary

A weekly walk through all 66 books of the Bible, where you can discover more about Scripture and how it shapes our lives today.

The Bible in a Year from Luther Seminary is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Bible in a Year from Luther Seminary, a education show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode #38

  1 Corinthians: What Holds a Divided Church Together?

  Sep 23, 202636 min

  If you want to see someone else's church coming apart at the seams, read 1 Corinthians. In this episode of The Bible in a Year, Rev. Dr. Mary Hinkle Shore joins Rev. Katie Langston and Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker to explore Paul's letter to a small urban congregation in Corinth. The church was likely no bigger than a courtyard gathering. Yet its members were deeply divided by factions, social class, and competing claims to knowledge and spiritual gifts. Mary walks through the heart of 1 Corinthians, from Paul's focus on Christ crucified to the Lord's Supper, the difficult passages about women, and the love chapter. She explains why Paul keeps drawing the Corinthians back to what unites them: the crucified and risen Lord, drawing people together through the Spirit. It is a timely word for a divided church and culture. Mary also shares where she finds her own story in the letter and offers a seven-word summary borrowed from a 1960s song.

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  Episode #37

  What Romans Says About Being Made Right with God

  Sep 16, 202632 min

  In this episode of The Bible in a Year , hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker sit down with Dr. Jenny Pietz, Associate Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, to explore justification by faith in Romans. Dr. Pietz walks through the letter's historical context, its thesis in Romans 1:16-17, and how Paul's core message of the gospel unites Jews and Gentiles as one body in Christ. The conversation also touches on Paul's likely reasons for writing to a church he had never visited, and how his own life and eventual martyrdom underscore the stakes of the gospel he proclaimed. The discussion moves through some of Romans' most memorable passages, including chapter 8's assurance that nothing can separate believers from the love of God, and Romans 12's call to be transformed by the renewing of the mind. Dr. Pietz also highlights the influence of Romans on Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation, and points to women named in the letter — including Phoebe and Junia — as early evidence of women in gospel ministry. Whether you are new to Paul's letters or returning to Romans again, this episode offers a rich, accessible entry point into one of the most theologically significant books in the New Testament.

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  Episode #36

  Conquest or Journey? Rethinking the Book of Acts

  Sep 9, 202643 min

  This episode offers a Book of Acts summary and overview featuring Dr. F. Scott Spencer, New Testament general editor for the SBL Study Bible. Hosts Jennie Wojciechowski and Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker welcome Dr. Spencer to discuss the structure, genre, and major themes of Acts. He traces the gospel's expansion from Jerusalem to Rome using the geographic outline in Acts 1:8, and describes the book as a historical narrative of faith. The conversation also explores the meaning of "the Way," or hodos in Greek, and the significance of the word unhinderedly , which closes the book. Dr. Spencer shares the striking story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, reflects on how the Book of Acts shaped his own faith during 2020, and joins the hosts for a round of Bible Bingo. He closes with a seven word summary of Acts: "Amazing journey of God's free spirit." Listeners will come away with a richer Book of Acts summary and a renewed sense of how this book speaks to openness, growth, and the movement of the Spirit today.

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  Episode #35

  Why 'Believe' Is a Verb, Not a Noun in the Gospel of John

  Sep 2, 202633 min

  In this episode, we explore an overview of the Gospel of John with Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis, the Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary. She walks us through the book's clear structure, from the prologue in John 1 to the Book of Signs and the Book of Glory. Along the way, she highlights the seven signs, the farewell discourse, and the resurrection appearances. Most importantly, she shows how each piece points to one central message: Jesus invites us into an intimate, mutual relationship with God. We also play a round of Bible Bingo, digging into key words like abide ( meno ), along with figures such as Lazarus, the beloved disciple, and the Good Shepherd. Dr. Lewis unpacks well known verses including John 3:16 and John 1:14, plus the story of the woman at the well, one of her favorite passages in all of scripture. Ultimately, she reminds us that faith in John's gospel is not about having all the answers. Instead, it is about relationship, witness, and testimony. Join us as we enter the Gospel of John with curiosity and faith.

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  Episode #34

  Why Does Luke's Gospel Skip 30 Years of Jesus's Life?

  Aug 26, 202637 min

  This episode offers a Luke Bible overview for anyone wanting a clear introduction to this distinctive Gospel. Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Jennie Wojciechowski welcome Dr. Matthew Skinner, New Testament professor at Luther Seminary, to unpack what makes Luke unique among the four Gospels. Dr. Skinner walks through Luke's account of Jesus's birth and ascension, his focus on the poor and marginalized, and the major themes that run through the book: fulfillment of promises, hospitality, wealth and possessions, prophecy, and parables. Listeners will also get a helpful roadmap for reading Luke, including must-read passages like the first two chapters, Luke 4, Luke 15, and Luke 24. Along the way, the conversation touches on Mary's Magnificat, the parable of the prodigal son, the parable of the good Samaritan, and the story of Zacchaeus. Dr. Skinner also explores why Luke's Gospel emphasizes discipleship as active participation rather than passive comfort, and why understanding the Jewishness of Jesus matters for reading this book well. Whether you are new to the Bible or returning to Luke with fresh eyes, this episode of The Bible in a Year offers an inviting way in. Visit enterthebible.org for more resources as you continue your journey through scripture. Gospel of Mark Free Leader Guide

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