Best Day1 Weekly Podcasts (2025)

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High Road in the Wilderness - Day1 Classics - Episode #4212 37:34

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Join us for Episode 4212 as Rev. Dr. Edmund A. Steimle of Union Theological Seminary offers his Advent message, “High Road in the Wilderness,” rooted in Isaiah 40:1-5. This timeless "Day1 Classics" sermon explores God’s voice of comfort amid silence, the call to travel the wilderness road, and the hopeful promise woven into Advent’s waiting. Steiml…

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The Fullness of Time - Episode #4211 58:39

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4211 as acclaimed author and scholar Dr. Diana Butler Bass offers a deeply moving Advent message, “The Fullness of Time,” rooted in Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-4. With the story of the final moments with her beloved dog Rowan, Dr. Bass reflects on how endings and beginnings mingle in sacred time. She explores linear and …

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Reading Our Story Backwards - Episode #4210 42:02

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4210 as Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence, Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching and Worship at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA, shares her sermon “Reading Our Story Backwards,” based on Matthew 24:1-8, 32-44. On this First Sunday of Advent, Dr. Florence invites us to see the promise of redemption through new eyes,…

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Criminal Christ - Episode #4209 56:06

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Join us for Episode 4209 of the Day1 Radio Show and Podcast, featuring the Rev. Dr. Luke Powery, Dean of Duke University Chapel and Associate Professor of Homiletics at Duke Divinity School. In his sermon “Criminal Christ,” based on Luke 23:33-43, Dr. Powery reflects on Jesus as the criminalized Christ—the God who suffers with humanity and offers s…

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The Day is Coming - Episode #4208 44:10

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Join us for Episode 4208 with Rev. Dr. Kenyatta Gilbert, Professor of Homiletics at Howard University School of Divinity. In “The Day is Coming,” he opens Luke 21:5–19 and Malachi 4, naming the tensions of our moment—holy terror and holy grace—and calling listeners to courageous witness without becoming what we oppose. Rooted in the 23rd Sunday aft…

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A New Form of Instability - Episode #4207 57:21

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4207 with Rev. Dr. Kutter Callaway, William K. Brehm Chair of Worship, Theology, and the Arts at Fuller Theological Seminary. In his sermon “A New Form of Instability,” based on Isaiah 43:1-3, Dr. Callaway invites us to discover how God’s presence transforms chaos into creativity and fear into joy. Reflecting on disaster, d…

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Pray. Work. Rest. Repeat. - Episode #4206 47:02

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Join us for Episode 4206 with Rev. Susan Sparks, senior pastor of Madison Avenue Baptist Church (New York, NY). In “Pray. Work. Rest. Repeat.” on 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4, 11–12, Susan invites us into a Christ-centered rhythm that keeps us aligned with God’s call: begin in prayer, serve with purpose, and honor holy rest. This All Saints Sunday (Year C…

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The Light We Cannot See - Episode #4205 42:15

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4205 as Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields (London), preaches “The Light We Cannot See” on Luke 18:9–14. Drawing on the Pharisee and the tax collector, Wells explores humility, grace, and the dangers of self-righteousness—inviting us to see one another as gifts rather than rivals. In this Proper 25, Year C…

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Prayer as Prophetic Imagination - Episode #4204 42:55

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Join us for Episode 4204 with Rev. Grace Imathiu of First United Methodist Church (Evanston, IL). In “Prayer as Prophetic Imagination,” rooted in Luke 18:1-8, Grace invites us to see prayer not as passive pleading but as a resilient, justice-seeking life with God. Drawing on themes of lament, hope, and persistence, she explores how prayer strengthe…

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Called to Trust God - Episode #4203 38:58

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Keep Faith and Guard the Good Deposit - Episode #4202 39:09

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Join us for Episode 4202 with Rev. Mark Birch, Canon Rector of Westminster Abbey (London), preaching “Keep Faith and Guard the Good Deposit” on 2 Timothy 1:1–14. Drawing on coronation imagery and baptismal themes, Rev. Birch reflects on handing down a rich, sometimes mysterious faith—beyond metrics, success, or failure. In this Proper 22 (27), 17th…

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Dinner with a Prophet - Episode #4201 46:20

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Episode 4201 features Rev. Jody Andrade (Presbytery of Greater Atlanta) with “Dinner with a Prophet,” on Jeremiah 32:1–3a, 6–15. Let’s be honest—Jeremiah is the last person you’d invite to a cozy dinner party. He’s intense, unfiltered, and not much for small talk. Yet Rev. Andrade reminds us that around his table we find the real feast: truth-telli…

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knoxville late model nationals day 2 9/19/25 14:34

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catchall and knoxville latemodel preview 9/18/25 54:32

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Insisting on Praise: Reading Psalm 79 Together - Episode #4200 1:02:05

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4200, “Insisting on Praise: Reading Psalm 79 Together,” featuring Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church and Rabbi Yael Splansky of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, the first Jewish voice ever featured on Day1 in its 80-year history. Byassee preaches “Through not For” and Splansky offers “Insisting on Song: …

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Our Lover's Quarrel with the World - Day1 Classics - Episode #4199 35:51

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4199 with the Rev. Dr. Theodore A. Gill of San Francisco Theological Seminary. In his sermon, "Our Lover's Quarrel with the World," based on John 3:13-17, Dr. Gill explores how Christians are called to both critique and cherish the world, holding together the tension of God’s judgment and God’s love. Originally preached in …

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Seen, Known, Loved - Episode #4198 46:03

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Join us for Episode 4198 of Day1 with Rev. Dr. Barry Jones, Senior Pastor of Irving Bible Church in Dallas-Fort Worth. In his sermon “Seen, Known, Loved,” based on Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, Dr. Jones explores what it means to be fully seen, deeply known, and unconditionally loved by God. Speaking into the chaos, shame, and suffering we face, he reminds…

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In Search of Another City - Day1 Classics - Episode #4197 35:54

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Join us for Episode 4197 of "Day1 Classics" featuring Rev. Dr. Jorge Lara-Braud, founding director of the Hispanic American Institute in Austin, Texas. In his powerful 1976 sermon, "In Search of Another City," based on Hebrews 13:10-16, Lara-Braud calls us to live as pilgrims pursuing God's future, challenging nationalism, religious complacency, an…

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Thanksgiving and Gratitude, Despite the Mess of Life - Episode #4196 34:00

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4196 with Rev. Shuna Dicks, minister of Cults Parish Church in Aberdeen, Scotland. Her sermon, "Thanksgiving and Gratitude, Despite the Mess of Life," based on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24, explores how gratitude can ground us—even in life’s most chaotic moments. Preaching with warmth and wisdom, Rev. Dicks reflects on covenant,…

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knxoville nationals recap plus week 18 of tracks we cover 8/14/25 39:57

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knxoville nationals recap plus week 18 of tracks we cover

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Daughters of Zelophehad - Episode #4195 45:20

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Join us for Episode 4195 of Day1 featuring Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, Old Testament scholar and professor at Emory’s Candler School of Theology. In his sermon “Daughters of Zelophehad,” based on Numbers 27:1-11, Dr. Bonfiglio explores how five courageous women shaped biblical tradition by seeking justice within their community. Through this message, he in…

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day 4 of knoxville nationals8/9/25 24:05

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day 4 of knoxville nationals

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day3 of knoxville nationals 8/8/25 21:02

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day3 of knoxville nationals

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day2 of knoxville nationals 8/7/25 19:17

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day1 of knoxville nationals 8/6/25 19:07

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week 17 of tracks we cover and recap frc 8/5/25 32:33

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week 17 of tracks we cover and recap frc

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Go Outside and Play! - Episode #4194 47:09

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4194 with Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold of Candler School of Theology, Emory University. In her sermon, “Go Outside and Play!” based on Genesis 15:1-6, Dr. Arnold explores how stepping outside—literally and spiritually—expands our imagination and renews our hope in God’s promises. Through vivid storytelling and theological insight, …

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cappy classic 8/4/25 23:31

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cappy classic

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360's nationals recap plus cappy preview 8/3/25 12:11

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360's nationals recap plus cappy preview

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day3 of 360's nationals 8/2/25 19:40

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day2 of 360's nationals 8-1-25 16:42

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day 1 of 360's nationals 7/31/25 15:22

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week 16 of tracks we cover 7/30/25 35:12

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week 16 of tracks we cover

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King’s X - Episode #4193 36:08

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Join us for another "Day1 Classics" Episode #4193 featuring Dr. James A. Wharton, beloved professor and Presbyterian pastor, with his timeless sermon “King’s X,” based on Hosea 11:1-9. Originally preached in 1972, this powerful message explores divine love, idolatry, and God’s refusal to give up on us—even when we choose death over life. With comme…