Narrative Lectionary 667 (NL436): Resurrection - April 5, 2026

About this episode

The episode explores Mary Magdalene's intimate encounter at the tomb and its significance in the context of resurrection.

Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb alone — not to anoint, not to prepare, but simply to grieve. And what she finds there changes everything. In this Easter Sunday episode, hosts Rolf Jacobson and Kathryn Schifferdecker are joined by Johannine scholar Karoline Lewis to explore one of the most intimate resurrection encounters in all of Scripture. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

People in this episode

Hosts: Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker

Guest: Karoline Lewis

Topics covered

• resurrection
• grief
• Easter
• intimacy
• Scripture
• encounters

Keywords

• resurrection
• Mary Magdalene
• Easter
• grief
• Karoline Lewis
• intimate encounters
• Scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Scripture

More episodes of Narrative Lectionary from Working Preacher

• Narrative Lectionary 676: Preaching Series on 1 & 2 Timothy - July 12, 2026 · May 22, 2026 · 37 min
• Narrative Lectionary 675: Preaching Series on Ruth & Esther - May 31, 2026 · April 30, 2026 · 36 min
• Narrative Lectionary 674 (NL443): Pentecost; Rejoice in the Lord - May 24, 2026 · April 21, 2026 · 10 min
• Narrative Lectionary 673 (NL442): The Christ Hymn - May 17, 2026 · April 14, 2026 · 11 min
• Narrative Lectionary 672 (NL441): Partnership in the Gospel - May 10, 2026 · April 2, 2026 · 11 min
• Narrative Lectionary 671 (NL440): Paul's Sermon at Athens - May 3, 2026 · March 24, 2026 · 9 min