Podcast appearances and mentions of craig koester

In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Alan Padgett, and Jennifer Pietz dive into the powerful parables of Luke 15, exploring the Prodigal Son and the profound themes of divine love, grace, and community. Why does Jesus tell these stories together? What do they reveal about repentance, inclusion, and the heart of God? Join us as we unpack the tensions between sinners and Pharisees, the joy of redemption, and the often-overlooked perspective of the older brother. Follow along with the commentary on Luke 15:1-32 by contributing author Angela Dienhart Hancock, found at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/lost-sheep-coin-son/commentary-on-luke-151-32-4.

In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, Profs. Craig Koester, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf Jacobson discuss the significance of Moses and Elijah, the contrast between glory and suffering, and the powerful healing moments in Jesus' ministry. With thoughtful commentary, they reflect on how glimpses of the future kingdom shape faith in the present, offering insight and encouragement for preaching and teaching.

What does it mean to be truly forgiven?  In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story: A Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary, Craig Koester, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf Jacobson dive into the moving story of the sinful woman who weeps at Jesus' feet. Join us as we explore the cultural context, her devotion's depth, and grace's transformative power.

In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, hosts Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker dive deep into Luke 7, where John the Baptist asks a crucial question: Is Jesus really the one? Together, they explore the tension between expectation and reality, the culture of offense, and how Christ's legacy is revealed through acts of compassion. But what does true wisdom look like? And how do actions speak louder than words when it comes to faith? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges us to see Jesus in a new light. The commentary on Luke 7:18-35 will be published shortly. We appreciate your patience! 

In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, Profs. Craig Koester, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf Jacobson dive into Luke 7, particularly focusing on the stories of the centurion and the widow. The hosts explore themes of authority, worthiness, and the nature of faith in relation to Jesus' actions.  Tune in as our hosts discuss how Jesus interacts with individuals of varying social statuses and the significance of compassion over faith as a prerequisite for receiving mercy, also touching on the challenges of pastoral care in times of grief and the universal experience of death as an equalizer.

Are rules made for people, or are people made for rules?  In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, Profs. Craig Koester, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf Jacobson dive deep into Luke 6, unpacking the Sabbath controversies and what they reveal about Jesus' radical message of grace. They reflect on how Jesus redefines the meaning of the Sabbath, focusing on human well-being rather than rigid rule-keeping. Plus, they discuss the significance of Jesus selecting the twelve disciples and what it means to be a true follower in light of his teachings. If you're curious about how Jesus' actions challenge conventional religious thinking and what that means for us today, you won't want to miss this conversation!

In episode 4 of season 4, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with Professor Emeritus and Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of New Testament. of Luther Seminary, Craig Koester. They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "What does the bible say about the rapture?" This episode was recorded on July 28, 2022 over Zoom. Watch the video version on Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 3 of season 4, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with Professor Emeritus and Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of New Testament. of Luther Seminary, Craig Koester. They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "Where did the souls of Old Testament believers go? Heaven?" This episode was recorded on July 28, 2022 over Zoom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL446 for June 5, 2022 (Pentecost; Rejoice in the Lord), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on May 6, 2022, in person for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL445 for May 29, 2022 (The Christ Hymn), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on May 6, 2022, in person for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL444 for May 22, 2022 (Paul's Sermon at Athens), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on May 6, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL443 for May 15, 2022 (Paul's Sermon at Athens), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Apr. 12, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL442 for May 8, 2022 (Paul and Silas), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Apr. 12, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Lectionary readings NL441 for May 1, 2022 (Pauls' Conversion), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Apr. 12, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL440 for Apr. 24, 2022 (Thomas), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Apr. 12, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL439 for Apr. 17, 2022 (Resurrection), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Mar. 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL437-438 for Apr. 14 & 15, 2022 (Jesus' Last Words; Jesus the Passover Lamb), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Mar. 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL436 for Apr. 10, 2022 (The Crucified Messiah), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Mar. 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL435 for Apr. 3, 2022 (Jesus Condemed), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on March 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL434 for Mar. 27, 2022 (Jesus and Pilate), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on March 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL431 for Mar. 20, 2022 (Peter's Denial), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on March 11, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

This rebroadcast Narrative Lectionary episode from 2018 focuses on John 13:1-17, featuring Profs Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Craig Koester.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL431 for Mar. 6, 2022 (Jesus Raises Lazarus), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL430 for Mar. 2, 2022 (The Good Shepherd), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL429 for Feb. 27, 2022 (The Man Born Blind), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Download a script of John 9 "The Man Born Blind" (NRSV translation) for use in worship on Feb. 27: https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NL429_John-9_script.pdf

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL427 for Feb. 20, 2022 (Living Water), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL426 for Feb. 13, 2022 (Bread of Life), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL425 for Feb. 6, 2022 (Healing Stories), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL425 for Feb. 6, 2022 (Healing Stories), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2022, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL424 for Jan. 30, 2022 (Woman at the Well), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher. Download a script of John 4 "The Woman at the Well" (NRSV translation) for use in worship at

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL423 for Jan. 23, 2022 (Nicodemus), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL422 for Jan. 16, 2022 (Jesus Cleanses the Temple), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL421 for Jan. 9, 2022 (Wedding at Cana), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL420 for Jan. 2, 2022 (Jesus Says Come and See), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL417-418 for Dec. 24-25, 2021 (Birth of Jesus, Shepherds Visit), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL419 for Dec. 26, 2021 (A Voice in the Wilderness), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast providing an introduction to preaching the Gospel of John in Year 4 of the Narrative Lectionary, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL416 for Dec. 19, 2021 (Word Made Flesh), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL415 for Dec. 12, 2021 (Word Accomplishes God's Purpose), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL414 for Dec. 5, 2021 (Ezekiel: Valley of the Dry Bones), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Dr. Thomas Power joins the podcast to discuss his longtime interests and work in apocalyptic thought in church history- especially in regard to the Church of Ireland in the 19th century. Tune in to learn about how multiple societal and political factors led to an apocalyptic fervor and revival of millennialist thought in the church- in ways that we still see today. Dr. Power is Professor Emeritus of Church History at Wycliffe College. He received his Ph.D. from Trinity College in Dublin. His areas of expertise include Christian history in Britain and Ireland particularly in the history of millennialism. He has authored and edited several books and publications including the forthcoming 1825: Apocalypse in Ireland (working title) and the 2019 book Trauma and Survival In The Contemporary Church: Historical Responses in The Anglican Tradition that he contributed to and edited which we discuss content from in this episode. This is the link to the book: https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-5275-6582-1 Check more of Dr. Power's publications out on this link: https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/users/thomas-power This is a link to the commentary Revelation and the End of All Things by Craig Koester that Dr. Power mentioned and enjoyed: https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7578/revelation-and-the-end-of-all-things-2nd-ed.aspx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL412 for Nov. 28, 2021 (Jeremiah's Letter to Exiles), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL411 for Nov. 21, 2021 (Isaiah: A Child Is Born), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL410 for Nov. 14, 2021 (Amos: Justice Rolls Down), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL409 for Nov. 7, 2021 (God Speaks to Elijah), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on Aug. 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL408 for Oct. 31, 2021 (Solomon's Temple), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on August 30, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL406 for Oct. 17, 2021 (God Calls Samuel), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on July 16, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL405 for Oct. 10, 2021 (God Provides Manna), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on July 16, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

Podcast on the Narrative Lectionary readings NL404 for Oct. 3, 2021 (God's Name Is Revealed), featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Recorded on July 16, 2021, via Zoom for Working Preacher.

In this episode, Ryan and Brian explore symbolism in the gospel of John. This conversation is centered around a book "https://amzn.to/3qQfc52 (Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel: Meaning, Mystery, Community)" by Craig Koester. They discuss how some individuals are representative of larger groups, the pairing of stories contrasting light and dark, and a myriad of other things. LinksBook: https://amzn.to/3dKSk1t (Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel: Meaning Mystery, Community by Craig Koester) Book: https://amzn.to/3Ap4dUi (The Word of Life: A Theology of John's Gospel by Craig Koester) Book: https://amzn.to/3dM8RSH (History and Theology in the Fourth Gospel) Relevant Previous Episodeshttps://thebiblebistro.com/podcast/e005 (The One where We Rethink John 14) https://thebiblebistro.com/podcast/e006 (The Bonus One about John 14) https://thebiblebistro.com/podcast/e012 (Exploring the Temple Theme in the Gospel of John) https://thebiblebistro.com/podcast/e013 (The Connection between Living Water & the Feast of Tabernacle)