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The Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto, Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary, delivers a powerful sermon, 'Looking for Home,' exploring God's promises in John 6:56-69. Barreto reflects on Jesus's challenging words about the bread of life, the followers' reactions, and how true home is found in Christ. He emphasizes that it is God's initiative to draw close to us that changes everything, making His abiding presence our true home.

In this week's episode of the Igniting Imagination Podcast, we talk with professor Eric Barreto who invites us into a biblical imagination for our work together. We love how he reminds us to keep coming back to the good news of Jesus. Yes! That is what inspires us, forms us, equips and animates us! We hope this conversation gives you a new imagination for what's possible and if it does, please share with friends and leave us a review! Thank you for listening!In this conversation, you'll hear:How childhood experiences shaped Eric's understanding of faith and the church.The value of a seminary education today.Biblical wisdom for this time of polarization.The gift of Hispanic and Latino perspectives in biblical and theological studies.About Eric BarretoDr. Eric D. Barreto is the Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. He holds a BA in religion from Oklahoma Baptist University, an MDiv from Princeton Seminary, and a PhD in New Testament from Emory University. Prior to coming to Princeton Theological Seminary, he served as associate professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, and also taught as an adjunct professor at the Candler School of Theology and McAfee School of Theology.As a Baptist minister, Barreto has pursued scholarship for the sake of the church, and he regularly writes for and teaches in faith communities around the country. He has also been a leader in the Hispanic Theological Initiative Consortium, a national, ecumenical, and inter-constitutional consortium comprised of some of the top seminaries, theological schools, and religion departments in the country. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion.Visit Eric's website at: https://www.ericbarreto.com/To view videos of podcast episodes, please go to the Igniting Imagination YouTube.Subscribe to our Learning and Innovation emails here. We send emails about each episode and include additional related resources related to the episode's topic. We know your inbox is inundated these days, we aim to send you content that is inspiring, innovative, and impactful for your life and ministry.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes?

Eric Barreto preaches on Luke 15:1-7. January 28, 2024.

This week John and Eric Barreto look at the scripture passage Luke 14:15-24. As they have a discussion on this passage they show how this scripture can be interpreted and preached. Hosted by:  John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of ministry leaders. We accomplish this by resourcing teens and pastors for the work of ministry. The Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective. Website: thecalledcollective.org C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org Podcasts: Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

John Drury and Eric Barreto discuss this week's text: Luke 24:13-35 Click here to support the show! (https://www.patreon.com/FreshText)

John Drury and Eric Barreto discuss this week's text: Matthew 3:13-17 Click here to support the show! (https://www.patreon.com/FreshText)

Eric begins by retelling the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts chapter 8. He explains that the eunuch did something that people in power typically don't do: He asks for help. Eric describes his own upbringing in a faith that fell short of demonstrating love and justice to the marginalized and made him feel like he could only belong in the context of whiteness. But the story in Acts 8 shows us that in the wilderness, all you need is a question, a witness, and the presence of God. Eric concludes by reminding listeners that God is not a stranger to the wilderness, and in the wilderness, there is belonging, delight, and the unending grace of a God who always has one more seat at the table. Following Eric's talk, Jeff and Sarah reflect on the layers and textures of wilderness and loving, imaginative hospitality. Show Notes Evolving Faith Conference Podcast After Party (Community Discussion)

Today's episode is the sermon titled, "Jesus and Some Awkward Questions" by guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto. The scriptural text is from Luke 14:15-24 (NRSV). This episode was recorded for Sunday, September 26, 2021. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."   SPC is excited to host a lecture series that will continue our anti-racist faith formation. An Anti-Racist Faith seeks to inform and undergird the work to which we are called, opposing racism endemic to our society, while promoting racial tolerance that strengthens the fabric of our common life. From a policy statement adopted in 1999 by the General Assembly of the PC(USA), entitled Facing Racism, “We believe antiracist efforts are an essential aspect of Christian discipleship, without which we fail to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. We believe our work is inherently intersectional in dismantling all systems of oppression, and so, we desire to come together in ways that can transform lives and perpetuate values that will change both church and society.” To this end, we've invited speakers with expertise in biblical studies, Presbyterian church history, liturgy and theology, to bring this anti-racist work into conversation with Scripture, church and denominational history, and our practice of worship. Eric D. Barreto is the Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament. He holds a BA in religion from Oklahoma Baptist University, an MDiv from Princeton Seminary, and a PhD in New Testament from Emory University. Prior to coming to Princeton Seminary, he served as associate professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, and also taught as an adjunct professor at the Candler School of Theology and McAfee School of Theology.

SPC is excited to host a lecture series that will continue our anti-racist faith formation. An Anti-Racist Faith seeks to inform and undergird the work to which we are called, opposing racism endemic to our society, while promoting racial tolerance that strengthens the fabric of our common life. From a policy statement adopted in 1999 by the General Assembly of the PC(USA), entitled Facing Racism, “We believe antiracist efforts are an essential aspect of Christian discipleship, without which we fail to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. We believe our work is inherently intersectional in dismantling all systems of oppression, and so, we desire to come together in ways that can transform lives and perpetuate values that will change both church and society.” To this end, we've invited speakers with expertise in biblical studies, Presbyterian church history, liturgy and theology, to bring this anti-racist work into conversation with Scripture, church and denominational history, and our practice of worship.   Eric D. Barreto is the Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament. He holds a BA in religion from Oklahoma Baptist University, an MDiv from Princeton Seminary, and a PhD in New Testament from Emory University. Prior to coming to Princeton Seminary, he served as associate professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, and also taught as an adjunct professor at the Candler School of Theology and McAfee School of Theology.

Eric D. Barreto is Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary and an ordained Baptist minister. He is the author of Ethnic Negotiations: The Function of Race and Ethnicity in Acts 16 (Mohr Siebeck, 2010), the co-author of Exploring the Bible (Fortress Press, 2016), and editor of Reading Theologically (Fortress Press, 2014).Instagram: @eric.barretoTwitter: @ericbarretoPersonal Website: ericbarreto.comMusic by: @siryalibeatsVector Portrait by: RafliFollow @FTEleaders on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for alerts on new episodes.

Having just passed the Sunday where the U.S. celebrates mothers (birth and chosen), the understanding many have about family can be conflicting. As kin and chosen family, Nikki Young and Dr. Robyn have a relationship that is beautiful to watch. This episode is full of heart, laughter, and a little bit of tea-spilling. Thelathia "Nikki" Young, Ph.D. research focuses on the intersectionality of gender, sexuality and race, and the ways in which various identities are connected to larger systems of power and privilege. She is currently working on two manuscripts: “Home Free: A Transnational Ethics of Black Queer Liberation” and “In Tongues of Mortals and Angels: A De-Constructive Theology of God-Talk in Acts and Paul” in collaboration with Jake Myers and Eric Barreto. Young’s focus on narratives of injustice and inequality has equipped her with the knowledge to launch an anti-racism task force that will identify opportunities for systemic change. You can reach out to Dr. Young via email or find her on Instagram. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To support this podcast, please visit www.kindful.activistheology.com. To follow Activist Theology on Twitter: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Instagram: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Facebook: @activistheology To be in touch with Dr. Robyn: robyn@activistheology.com or @irobyn To be in touch with Rev. Anna: anna@activistheology.com or @unholyhairetic

Having just passed the Sunday where the U.S. celebrates mothers (birth and chosen), the understanding many have about family can be conflicting. As kin and chosen family, Nikki Young and Dr. Robyn have a relationship that is beautiful to watch. This episode is full of heart, laughter, and a little bit of tea-spilling. Thelathia "Nikki" Young, Ph.D. research focuses on the intersectionality of gender, sexuality and race, and the ways in which various identities are connected to larger systems of power and privilege. She is currently working on two manuscripts: “Home Free: A Transnational Ethics of Black Queer Liberation” and “In Tongues of Mortals and Angels: A De-Constructive Theology of God-Talk in Acts and Paul” in collaboration with Jake Myers and Eric Barreto. Young’s focus on narratives of injustice and inequality has equipped her with the knowledge to launch an anti-racism task force that will identify opportunities for systemic change. You can reach out to Dr. Young via email or find her on Instagram. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To support this podcast, please visit www.kindful.activistheology.com. To follow Activist Theology on Twitter: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Instagram: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Facebook: @activistheology To be in touch with Dr. Robyn: robyn@activistheology.com or @irobyn To be in touch with Rev. Anna: anna@activistheology.com or @unholyhairetic

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What does it take to orient yourself and students to on-line conversations? Meeting the complexity of remote teaching takes imagination, time and struggle. Walking along-side students during social upheaval and pandemic quarantine requires commitment and conversation partners. Dr. Nancy Lynne Westfield hosts Dr. Eric Barreto (Princeton Theological Seminary). 

John Drury and Eric Barreto discuss this week’s text: Acts 19v1-7 Click here to support the show! (http://paypal.me/freshtextpodcast)

John Drury and Eric Barreto discuss this week’s text: Exodus 32v1-14 Click here to support the show! (http://paypal.me/freshtextpodcast)

Ligando o disjuntor pro 11º episódio, Guilherme Bana, Eric Barreto e Igor Cometti analisam a vitória em Chargers vs Bengals Semana 1 2020!

Ligando o disjuntor pro décimo episódio do podcast Alta Boltagem, Guilherme Bana, Eric Barreto, Igor Cometti e Enrico Penalva respondem a MUITAS perguntas da audiência e fazem um preview da semana 1, Chargers vs Bengals!

At the time of this conversation, Eric Barreto was on the faculty at Luther Seminary, but he has since joined the faculty at Princeton Theological Seminary. His teaching practice is informed by his bi-regional and multi-lingual backgrounds. The biblical text and the ancient world are sites for destabilizing contemporary notions about the stability of historical conceptions of the possibility/ies of living harmoniously within diverse communities.This podcast was taken from "The “I” That Teaches” series, a video project that invites senior scholars to talk about their teaching lives. These scholar-teachers candidly discuss how religious, educational, and family backgrounds inform their vocational commitments and, also, characterize their teaching persona. From the vantage point of a practiced teaching philosophy we get an intimate account of the value and art of teaching well.

Office Hours Philippians Week 2 Eric Barreto by First Pres Podcast

In this episode of the Worship Matters podcast, Director of Preaching Ministries, Dr. Derek Weber talks with Dr. Eric Barreto, Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Barreto wrote “Preaching About Racism in America: What Comes Next?” which was first published on ChurchAnew.org. Many preachers took the bold step of preaching about the racism pandemic after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the subsequent protests that sprang up around the world (see: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/sermons-on-anti-racism). Dr. Barreto argues that while a good beginning, there is more work to be done. Listen in on the conversation for some answers as to what’s next. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

The guest preacher for Montreat Conference Center’s Summer Worship Series on 6/21/2020 was Dr. Eric Barreto. Click the episode title above to find the audio and the video recording of the service. The post Dr. Eric Barreto: June 21, 2020 first appeared on Montreat Conference Center.

Dr. Eric Barreto says Genesis chapters 1 and 2 are not a blueprint for the world or a play-by-play of the dawning of creation. Nor are they simply an ancient fairy tale we can dismiss. They’re not about us--they are first and foremost about God.

Dr. Eric Barreto says there's no better place to start a study of the Book of Acts than the account of Pentecost. This is a moment we often identity as the birth of the church, that moment when God's blessings poured down upon us and the church tasted God's goodness. But what happened that momentous day, and what does it all mean for us today?

Ooooooh boy. Well this is a week late! A quarantine fog set in and delayed this podcast. Forgive us for our lateness. Today we rest in the confidence that grace abounds! That said, this is a great episode! We have Eric Barreto from Princeton Theological Seminary, talking smart about Apollo 13, the need for agility in this time, and the book of Acts. Matt says some very smart things about duct tape. Adam chimes in with ideas about leadership. This is a good conversation. You should listen to it, even if it is talking about the lectionary passages from a week ago.  So buckle up, get in your space shuttle, and blast off to another episode of Sunday Morning Matinee.

Resurrection Hope in the OT Lectionary Date: April 12, 2020 [Easter Sunday, Year A] For this Easter episode, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Michael Chan. Michael is an Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He did his PhD at our own Emory University. His research interests are wide ranging, from iconography to biblical emotion to Ancient Near Eastern comparative data. He is the coauthor of the book, Exploring the Bible, with Eric Barreto, and hosts the podcast, Gospel Beautiful, an interview-based podcast that features theologians, artists, and thinkers who are wrestling with the challenging task of preaching the Gospel in the 21st century.

“It’s not just about reading a text, it’s about reading a text in the midst of a community. . . it means listening to what is going on in the world.”  Thinking theologically . . . Thinking with Imagination Thinking with Curiosity Thinking in Community Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto of Princeton Theological Seminary reminds us of the imaginative work that pastors, activists, and theologians do in this conversation with #3MMM Host Eileen Campbell-Reed. Subscribe (free!) here ——-> http://3mmm.us/episode51 and receive episodes of 3MMM Year Two with scholars, leaders, and mentors in the practice of ministry.   #NameTheTruths #practiceofministry #imaginationandjustice #justiceneedsimagination #LPIProject #clergylife #seminarylife  

May 13, 2019 | Reunion 2019 “This Is My Story” Speakers: Dr. Eric Barreto, Frederick and Margaret L. Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament Dr. Keri Day, Associate Professor of Constructive Theology and African American Religion Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley, Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor of Old Testament Dr. Nate Stucky, Director, The Farminary Project

April 26, 2019 | The Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry Closing Worship Preacher: Dr. Eric Barreto, Frederick and Margaret L. Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary

The end is nigh! On this week’s Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with Eric Barreto about redemption, the apocalypse, and  Avengers: Endgame. In case you have been living in a monastic hut, Avengers: Endgame was released on April 25th and made nearly 1.2 Billion dollars in a single weekend. The movie is a pop culture goliath. But is it any good? Does it preach? In the first segment, Justification by Faith, Matt, Adam and Eric describe the theological themes within Avengers: Endgame and how the movie affected them. In the second segment, Preaching to the Choir, the crew discusses how the lectionary passages for May 5th, Easter 3, Year C, intersect with Avengers: Endgame. Finally, in the Postludes, Matt discusses Free Comic Book Day and Adam talks about his pop culture smorgasbord.

Luke 13:31-35, "Living By the Word," Eric Barreto, The Christian Century, p.18, 2/27/19; the song following the sermon, "Oh Jerusalem," sung by our senior high youth choir, was written by David Hupp particularly for this scripture and this worship service. 

Reading the Bible is never an individual act. In this episode, Eric Barreto demonstrates the beauty and necessity of reading with others, especially readers who bring different perspectives to the table. He fields fundamental questions about the Bible, encouraging that identity and testimony are integral components of biblical interpretation.The Distillery is a podcast that explores the essential ingredients of book and research projects with experts in their field of study. Learn what motivates their work and why it matters for Christian theology and ministry.    Guest: Eric BarretoSubscribeApple Podcasts   |   Google Play   |   Stitcher 

The Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto, a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, talks with Laura Everett about training students to parse Greek verbs and become wise readers of Scriptures and communities. -- About the podcast: Rev. Laura Everett and Rev. Bill Lamar ask fresh questions about leadership and the future of the church and breathe life into Christian leaders struggling in the valley of dry bones. --- Can These Bones is an offering of Faith & Leadership/Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. Follow Can These Bones: https://www.faithandleadership.com/can-these-bones Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipeducation/ Twitter: @faithleadership #canthesebones Laura: @RevEverett- Bill: @WilliamHLamarIV

November 9, 2017 The Bible and Ethics in Christian Life: Race, Class, Gender, and Ecological Justice Panelists: • Dr. Eric Barreto, Frederick and Margaret L. Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament, Princeton Seminary • Dr. Bruce Birch, dean and professor of biblical theology, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DC • Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, professor of theological and social ethics, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, and the Graduate Theological Seminary (affiliated with Columbia University) • Dr. Peter Paris, Elmer G. Homrighausen Professor of Christian Ethics Emeritus, Princeton Seminary • Dr. Larry Rasmussen, Reinhold Niebuhr ProfessorEmeritus of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary (New York City) Moderator: Dr. Jacqueline Lapsley, associate professor of Old Testament and director of The Center for Theology, Women, and Gender, Princeton Seminary

On this special edition of Technicolor Jesus, Adam and Matt welcome back Eric Barreto, Jessica Mesman Griffith, and Laurel Koepf Taylor to talk about their favorite Christmas movie scenes. In the first segment, Adam and Matt discuss feelings and Christmas. Next Eric Barreto thinks about Trading Places and the place of justice during Christmas, Jessica Mesman Griffith evangelizes on behalf of a rare Jim Henson movie, and Laurel Koepf Taylor examines a deleted scene and why Christmas needs more lament. So as you go over the river and through the woods this Christmas, let Technicolor Jesus be your soundtrack!

In this episode, Adam and Matt welcome New Testament Professor Eric Barreto to the show in order to discuss George Miller's 2015 film, Mad Max: Fury Road in relationship with the lectionary texts for this coming Sunday, June 5, 2016, Ordinary 10. Eric Barreto leads our conversation by discussing the ways in which Mad Max: Fury Road calls us to take seriously our own witness, Matt counters with talk about stewarding our resources. All of us marvel at the ease with which this movie lends itself to talk about ministry and preaching. Who knew a two hour post-apocalyptic car chase might provide deep insight into ministry and scripture? So, as you're thinking about the 10th Sunday in Ordinary time this upcoming week, let us be the best part of your Sunday morning prep! It's time to take hold of the wheel and drive into valhalla. It's time for Technicolor Jesus. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited

Eric Barreto wraps up his tour of duty by helping usher us into Epiphany. Isaiah 43:1-7 A HUGE REVEAL! The deepest vocational longing of Daniel’s heart is laid bare! Also, there is intimate language of God’s care for God’s beloved children, maybe an anticipation of the baptism scene itself. Psalm 29 attempts to depict the… Read more about God’s Beloved Children with Eric Barreto #LectioCast

Eric Barreto is back to help us round off our Christmas episodes. We catch a vision of God creating a unified people in Christ, and Eric calls us to more faithfully interweave our understandings of heaven and earth. Jeremiah 31:7-14 In a diffuse world of turmoil, Jeremiah promises unity as God gathers people together. The… Read more about The Dynamic God Who Creates One People with Eric Barreto #LectioCast

Eric Barreto leads off by inviting us to embrace the fact that we always read in community. Everyone’s reading is a gift and value for the church. We see characters all around the edges of the stories and society finding their place right at the middle of God’s work. 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Hannah gives… Read more about It’s Christmas! #LectioCast

Podcast features Luther Seminary professors Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Sarah Henrich. How to choose? Almost every script passage repays study by unfolding into a Word that matters deeply, often surprisingly. Over the years, passages to which I’ve been asked to turn my attention rather read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Fred Gaiser. Article written by Fred Gaiser. When asked about my favorite Bible passage, my first response is that I don’t have one, and then, if I am feeling curmudgeonly, I add -- under my breath -- “and neither should you.” read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Kathryn Schifferdecker.Article written by Kathryn Schifferdecker. Like most believers, I love many different Bible passages, and different ones have been significant for me at different periods in my life. Lately, though, I’ve been particularly read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Kathryn Schifferdecker.Article written by Eric Barreto. Have you ever found yourself at a strange point in life and wondered how you got there? Have you looked back at the coincidences and happenstance that brought you together with others in a read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Kathryn Schifferdecker.Article written by Cameron Howard. When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their vestments were stationed to praise the LORD with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Matt Skinner.Article written by Matt Skinner. I’m drawn to biblical passages that make me see differently. My capacity to imagine what’s possible for the world is limited, and my ability to perceive the true nature of things is sometimes read more...

Podcast featuring Luther Seminary professors Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Amy Marga. Article by Amy Marga. The Bible offers a picture of God who mothers through the work of birthing, preserving, and nurturing God’s children. But such imagery is not without some tension. God’s mothering read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Rolf Jacobson. Article by Rolf Jacobson. You have turned my mourning into dancing!   You stripped off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. -Psalm 30:11 One of my favorite teachers, Professor James Armstrong of Princeton Theological read more...

Podcast discussion with Mark Throntveit, Eric Barreto, and Cameron Howard. Article by Mark Throntveit. Let’s get one thing straight. There is no best way to read the Bible. Any way you are reading the Bible is good. It’s better to be reading the Bible once a week, standing on one foot, and read more...

Podcast discussion features Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Lois Farag.Article written by Lois Farag.   "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; … And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."  - read more...

Podcast discussion features Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Mark Granquist. Article written by Mark Granquist. When I was in college I knew guys who spent their summers going door-to-door in the South, selling Bibles and other related books. They told me that by far and away their best seller (and biggest read more...

Podcast discussion features Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Michael Rogness. Article written by Michael Rogness. “Do angels still exist today?” Of course they do. Can you imagine God telling the heavenly host of angels, “You’re all done with your work”? Much to my surprise, read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Amy Marga. Article written by Amy Marga. The Bible has quite a bit to say about sex. It depicts the benefits of human sexuality as well as its use as a tool of power that protects male honor. However, the only template for human sexuality in the read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Matt Skinner. Article written by Matt Skinner. Can we experience unified communities and faithful living when people disagree? If Christians take differing positions on ethical issues or can’t agree about a particular course of action, have read more...

Podcast discussion featuring Eric Barreto, Michael Chan, Terri Martinson Elton, and Cameron Howard. Article written by Michael Chan.1 One day after class, a colleague asked about the day’s lecture topic. “Esther,” I replied. Smiling, she announced that Esther was her preschool daughter’s read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, Nancy Lee Gauche and Terri Elton. Article written by Nancy Lee and Paul Gauche. “Once upon a time…” These four words have been igniting imaginations since the beginning of time. As long as there has been a story to tell, the fire read more...

Join Profs. Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Rolf Jacobson for "I Love to Tell the Story," a conversation on Year 4 of the narrative lectionary. This podcast covers the text for June 8, 2014: Acts 2:1-21 and Philippians 4:4-7. Accompanying reading: John 14:16-17. read more...

Join Profs. Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Rolf Jacobson for "I Love to Tell the Story," a conversation on Year 4 of the narrative lectionary. This podcast covers the text for June 1, 2014: Philippians 2:1-13. Accompanying reading: Luke 6:43-45. read more...

Join Profs. Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Rolf Jacobson for "I Love to Tell the Story," a conversation on Year 4 of the narrative lectionary. This podcast covers the text for May 25, 2014: Philippians 1:1-18a. Accompanying reading: Luke 9:46-48. read more...

Join Profs. Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Rolf Jacobson for "I Love to Tell the Story," a conversation on Year 4 of the narrative lectionary. This podcast covers the text for May 18, 2014: Acts 17:16-31. Accompanying reading: John 1:16-18. read more...

Join Profs. Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Rolf Jacobson for "I Love to Tell the Story," a conversation on Year 4 of the narrative lectionary. This podcast covers the text for May 11, 2014: Acts 16:16-34. Accompanying reading: Luke 6:18-19, 22-23. read more...

Join Profs. Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Rolf Jacobson for "I Love to Tell the Story," a conversation on Year 4 of the narrative lectionary. This podcast covers the text for May 4, 2014: Acts 9:1-19. Accompanying reading: Matthew 6:24. read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Terri Martinson Elton. Article written by Terri Martinson Elton. As a kid my grandparents repeatedly told (and retold) the story of our heritage, of our Scandinavian ancestors and their roots. Over the years grandma and grandpa made the stories read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Article written by Kathryn Schifferdecker. Why do people suffer? It’s a question as old as the Bible (or older) and as current as today’s newspaper. Someone we love dies. A child is abused or neglected. A tornado read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and David Lose.Article written by David Lose. What does the Bible say about the cross? Quite a bit, actually. But it doesn’t all agree. And while that may trouble those looking for absolute consistency among the four gospels, it also sheds read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, Chick Lane and Grace Duddy. Article written by Chick Lane and Grace Duddy. What does the Bible say about money and possessions? Obviously, a lot. Someone has observed that other than the Kingdom itself, Jesus talks about money more than any other read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Craig Koester.  Article written by Craig Koester. What is my favorite part of the Christmas story? When I think of the story of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, according to Luke 2, I am struck by its subversive quality. Luke tells the read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Rolf Jacobson. Article written by Rolf A. Jacobson.   Ask a Stupid Question... Would Jesus shop on Black Friday? First of all, nobody knows. But -- in case you are the one person in North America who doesn’t know what Black Friday read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Diane Jacobson.Article written by Diane Jacobson. I love the stories of the women in the Old Testament. Many we know well -- Ruth, Naomi, the matriarchs, Hannah, Esther, and more. So, a question: Who would make your list of the top five most read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Terence Fretheim. Article written by Terence Fretheim. A regular rhythm of natural disasters has occurred in recent years, from floods in the Midwest, to fires in California and Colorado, to hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, to earthquakes in China read more...

Podcast discussion with Luther Seminary faculty James Boyce, Eric Barreto, and Cameron Howard. Article written by Cameron Howard. What's with all the begats? Do you skip over the genealogies when you read through the Bible? If so, you’re not alone. These long lists of names, usually joined by the read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and James Boyce. Article written by James Boyce. Where did the Bible come from? For most Christians questions about the origins of the Bible are not just a matter of idle curiosity. Virtually all of us hold these writings we call the Scriptures as read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Matt Skinner. Article written by Matt Skinner. It’s fine for Americans to express pride in America, to pray for America, and -- especially -- to work to make it a better, more just society. But no one should presume that God holds America read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Matt Skinner. Article written by Eric Barreto. Wouldn’t life be easier if we were all the same? If we all spoke the same language, wouldn’t we avoid so many of the conflicts and rifts that destroy our relationships? If we all shared read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Mary Hinkle Shore. Article written by Mary Hinkle Shore. Jesus was a small-town peasant in a Roman province far from the centers of political and religious power. People in such circumstances rarely threatened Rome in any serious way. A miracle-working read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Fred Gaiser.Article written by Fred Gaiser.       "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34). Jesus was not the first to pray this prayer, nor was he the last. But when we hear this terrible outburst on the lips read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Sarah Henrich. Article written by Sarah Henrich.  Was Jesus married -- and why do we care? In the wake of the recent publication of a small (1.5-inch x 3-inch) piece of a Coptic (an ancient language of Egyptian Christians) manuscript, we read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Gracia Grindal. Article written by Gracia Grindal.  What is heaven like? While I believe firmly in heaven, and I use the images of Revelation frequently in my hymns, what heaven will actually be like is beyond my imagination. If it has strained read more...

Eric Barreto talks about returning to the biblical text to add depth to theology that may grow empty over time. read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Article written by Craig Koester.  People often wonder what to make of the book of Revelation. Some find its bizarre images of seven-headed monsters and fire falling from the sky confusing at best and terrifying at read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Mary Hinkle Shore. Article written by Mary Hinkle Shore. The New Testament includes four gospels. When two of them introduce Jesus, he is already an adult. The Gospels of Mark and John include no information about the birth of Jesus or read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Diane Jacobson. Article written by Diane Jacobson. Does Sabbath still matter? Many folks would say no. Keeping the Sabbath seems kind of lightweight compared to killing, idolatry, adultery, and theft. Many think that keeping the Sabbath read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Lois Malcolm.Article written by Eric D. Barreto. Jesus' first words in the Gospel of Mark do not appear until the 15th verse of the first chapter, and what he says is a definitive statement of what his mission is all about. At the same read more...

  Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Richard Nysse.Article written by Richard Nysse. God's association with war in the Old Testament has long been a disturbing problem for Christians. [1] The problem becomes even more intense when we observe that God is called a "warrior." read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Lois Malcolm.Article written by Lois Malcolm. Who is the Holy Spirit? We often have difficulty answering this question and perhaps are rightly suspicious of those who are only too eager with a response. Yet the Spirit is as close to us read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Sarah Henrich. Article (below) written by Sarah Henrich. What really happened at Easter? Even after two millennia, inquiring minds still want to know: What really happened at Easter? Or, to phrase it differently: Really, what happened read more...

Eric Barreto talks about why he loves to teach and preach the gospels. read more...

When did Jesus drive out the money changers from the temple? In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus cleanses the temple near the end of his life. In John, Jesus does so in the earliest days of his ministry. What were Jesus’ last words? According to Mark and Matthew, Jesus cries out in pain and isolation: read more...

Eric talks about how diversity affects our preaching. read more...

Eric talks about WorkingPreacher offering Spanish gospel commentary and the opportunities that creates. read more...

Eric Barreto helps the preacher think about how we can help our congregations see the multivalent witness of scripture. read more...

Eric Barreto encourages preachers to find ways to approach a familiar text with fresh eyes. read more...