How then Shall we Preach?

For Safeguarding Sunday, Sam and Jolley explore what it means to preach the Gospel as the church reflects on its responsibility to protect the most vulnerable. Together, they also interrogate the lectionary readings for the 2nd Sunday before Advent.Readings:1 Corinthians 13 (Safeguarding suggested reading)Zephaniah 1.7, 12-end1 Thessalonians 5.1-11Matthew 25.14-30NotesSam's Sermon on Matthew 25: https://chapel.duke.edu/sites/default/files/documents/sermons/2005/051113.pdfHow to Preach by Sam Wells: https://canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781786225214/how-to-preach

Sam and Jolley tackle Remembrance Sunday and explore its significance in the Church of England and the broader implications of sacrifice in war. For our international listeners, they take a look at the readings for the 3rd Sunday before Advent.Readings:Amos 5.18-241 Thessalonians 4.13-endMatthew 25.1-13

Sam and Jolley sit down to talk about all things All Saints'! As well as addressing a listener question on atonement theories, Sam explores different approaches for preaching on the Feast of All Saints and considers the linked readings.Readings:Revelation 7.9-end1 John 3.1-3Matthew 5.1-12Further ResourcesGood Friday Sermon (Atonement Theory): https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/sermons/love-so-amazing-so-divine-what-is-happening-on-good-friday/Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/28940.Behind_the_Scenes_at_the_Museum

Join Sam and Jolley as they discuss the readings for the Last Sunday after Trinity on 25 October. Together they explore preaching on disability, justice and loving your neighbour as yourself.Readings:Deuteronomy 34.1-12Leviticus 19.1-2, 15-181 Thessalonians 2.1-8Matthew 22.34-end

Join Sam and Jolley as they discuss the lectionary readings from the twentieth Sunday after Trinity (Year A) for 18th October.Readings:Exodus 33.12-endIsaiah 45.1-71 Thessalonians 1.1-10Matthew 22.15-22