Narrative Lectionary 675: Preaching Series on Ruth & Esther - May 31, 2026

About this episode

Hosts Rolf Jacobson and Kathryn Schifferdecker explore the biblical books of Ruth and Esther, discussing their significance in preaching and teaching.

What happens when a story of radical loyalty meets a story of dangerous courage? In this special summer series introduction, hosts Rolf Jacobson and Kathryn Schifferdecker open the books of Ruth and Esther, the only two biblical books named for women, and explore why these compact, powerful narratives deserve a place at the center of your preaching and teaching. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

People in this episode

Hosts: Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker

Topics covered

• loyalty
• courage
• preaching
• teaching
• biblical narratives
• women in the Bible

Keywords

• Ruth
• Esther
• preaching series
• biblical stories
• women
• loyalty
• courage

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ruth, Esther

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