Narrative Lectionary 671 (NL440): Paul's Sermon at Athens - May 3, 2026

About this episode

The episode explores Paul's sermon at the Areopagus in Athens, addressing a curious culture.

What do you do when you're surrounded by altars to gods you don't worship and one altar to a God nobody knows? In this episode, hosts Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and scholar Karoline Lewis explore Paul's remarkable sermon at the Areopagus in Athens (Acts 17), where he meets a sophisticated, curious culture on its own terms. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

People in this episode

Hosts: Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker

Guest: Karoline Lewis

Topics covered

• Paul's Sermon
• Athens
• Areopagus
• Christianity
• Cultural engagement

Keywords

• Paul
• sermon
• Athens
• Areopagus
• Acts 17
• Christianity
• culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Paul's Sermon at Athens, Acts 17

Places: Athens, Areopagus

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